W C T U to Attend Georgia Conventionin Albany
The Americas W C T U will send delegates to the twenty sixth annual Georgia Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention in Albany from October 1 to 4. Key speakers include Dr T D Ellis Georgia Anti Slalon League Mrs E C Atkins Nashville Tenn and Mrs Edith Smith Davis Milwaukee National Superintendent of Scientific Temperance Instruction. The Americas branch recalls the Americas meeting two years ago with fond interest.
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Americas
Georgia Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Albany
T. D. Ellis
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
E. C. Atkins
Nashville
Tenn
Edith Smith Davis
Milwaukee
County Tax Order for Sumter County 1908
Americus Ga Sept 7 1908 county commissioners issue a nine mill tax levy on Sumter county property for 1908 to fund legal indebtedness court house jail officers coroner fees fuel and servants jury poor roads. total nine dollars per thousand with apportionments to eight funds and collected by the tax collector. signed by N A Ray R M Andrews Frank Sheffield J L Chambliss W L Thomas.
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Americus
Sumter County
Guy
N. A
Ray
R. M. Andrews
Frank Sheffield
J. L. Chambliss
W. L. Thomas
Board of County’ Commissioners
Courthouse
N. A. Ray
T. J. Morgan
B. C. Hodges
Annie Wright
John A. Cobb
E. A. Hawkins
Butler Crawford
A. Rodgers
B. F. Markett
Lewis Man
H. Hawkins
Emma Brinson
J. A. Amason
J.W. Ray
South Carolina
Hixon
F. W. Griffin
Annie Gray
Joe Green
Mayes
Supt
Paschal
26Th District
J. F. Daniel
P. L. Holt
Small
Court House
Clark & McAfee
Chain Gang
Chambliss Warehouse Co
I. B. Small
Sumter
Worry About Harriman and Railroads Sparked by Death Fears
In Columbus concerns arise over the fate of railroads if Harriman dies or continues living. The chatter reflects anxiety about leadership and future control of railroad lines, with observers noting shifting power and potential disruption in the industry.
Governor Elect Brown Rebukes Atlanta Journal in Letter
Marietta Georgia September 9 1908 Governor elect Brown rebukes the Atlanta Journal for what he calls distrustful coverage of the Democratic party He defends his pledge to the people and urges the paper to support all Democratic nominees locally and nationally.
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Brown
Atlanta Journal
Elect Brown
Marietta, Ga
North Georgia
North Carolina
Georgia
Vernor
United States
Bryan
The
Baptist Church
People's Rights
Liberty
Ireland
Journal
Confederate Veterans Reunion Set for October Dates
Camp Sumter veterans from Americus and others learn the state reunion of Confederate veterans will be hosted October 23 and 24 at the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta. Railroads offer a one cent a mile travel rate, and organizers expect a large turnout tied to the city fair. About 6,000 volunteers and funds are needed to entertain visitors.
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Camp Sumter
Atlanta
If a man is a good guesser and keeps his mouth shut
A short aphorism from Chicago News notes that a man who is a good guesser and can keep his mouth shut may pose as a statesman. It emphasizes discretion as a credential for political image.
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Chicago News
Sumter County Board approves taxes and Road funds
Sumter County commissioners meet September 7 1908 approving an nine mill tax for county needs with funds allocated for legal debt court house jail officers fees coroner fuel jury roads and more. They also settle insolvent taxes approve purchases and refer several cases to attorney Hixon before adjourning.
Primaries Here to Stay Opinion Piece
The Philadelphia Times argues that once a popular primary system is implemented it is not repealed. It notes that caucuses appear doomed, and party organs may back the system while state supervision remains essential for legitimacy and utility.
Near beer sellers face $200 state tax in Georgia
Comptroller General Wright orders immediate collection of a $200 annual tax on near beer dealers in Americus Georgia with the tax due now and existing local fees. The levy applies to about fifteen to twenty shops, forcing some smaller dealers to quit while others stay to keep the market open despite the hard price.
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Americas
Georgia
Wright
I. B. Small
Americus
Money for Carnegie Library Is Ready
Mr Crawford Wheatley, president of the Carnegie Library Association, is notified that twenty thousand dollars set aside by Mr Carnegie for the new library is now available and on deposit with the Trust Company of Hoboken. No delay occurred in securing the funds.
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Carnegie
Crawford Wheatley
Carnegie Library Association
Carnegis
Ee Trust Company
Hoboken
Arta
Eeripian Ae
Ee Carnegie
Gottis
Plans for Americus library project move forward
Plans approved allow the trust company to fund work as it progresses. Little and Ja Meet firm opens headquarters in Americus and begins preliminary work. Builders expect rapid progress with occupancy aimed for spring as the old library site is cleared for tractors on site.
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Messrs. Little & Ja
Americus
Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsement Note
A damaged ad fragment offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure, cites Hall's Catarrh Cure, F J Chen & Co Toledo Ohio, and contains testimonial language about F a Nenie She and obligations. Includes mention of Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and a nondescript prescription for Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Chen & CO
Toledo
Olio
F. A Nenie
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Kentucky
ATTIC
Willow Dale Rye
Allan Sinclairs
Pistal
Express Money Order
New York Exchange
the Swift Creek Distilling Co
Louisville, KY
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Harriman
VETS
L. Thomas
Philadelphia Times
Rembert’s Drug Store
Forsyth Street
Postoffice
Parker Warehouse
Elton C. Parker
Council, Parker & Co
Charles C. Sheppard
Carnegie Library
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