White and Black Voter Tallies Dominate Local Election Scene
In Sumter County 1800 white and 975 colored voters are registered for the forthcoming county and state election totaling 2850. Registrars tighten lists to purge illegitimate registrations while interest centers on disfranchisement and party tickets amid heavy negro registration and white opposition.
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Sumter
I, B. Small
Board of Registrars
Messrs
J .G. Feagain
J. E. Stewart
J. N. Scarborough
Sumter County Democratic Club to Hear Committee Report
The Sumter County Democratic Club will hold a meeting next Monday night to hear the committee on constitution and bylaws. The committee will report on the number of meetings advisable and possible frequency before the November election. Members will be issued signed membership cards and contributions to the national fund will be addressed after reading a letter from Chairman Mack.
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Sumter County
Democratic Club
Committee On
National Fund
C. J. Clark
Mack
Orphans Work Day Appeal Urges Help for Georgia Home
Letters from Americas urge October 3 as work day to aid the Georgia Baptist orphans home at Hapeville. Trustees report 150 children needing daily feeding clothing housing and teaching and solicit contributions from the public regardless of denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Georgia Baptist Orphans’ Home
Trustees of the Home
Hapeville
Wimberly to Speak in Americus for Watson
Wimberly of Cochran announces his appearance in Americus on October 15 in advocacy of Tom Watson. Other appointments in the vicinity advocate the Populist presidential candidate at Knoxville October 8, Butler 9, Montezuma 10, Eliaville 12, Preston 13, Zampkin 14.
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F. C. Wimberly
Cochran
Americus
Tom Watson
Knoxville
Butler
Montezuma
Eliaville
Preston
Zampkin
Chapters Oppose Monument Site Delays at Andersonville
Chapters across the state debate delaying the Wirt monument unveiling at Andersonville set for October 31. Forty eight chapters must request postponement to authorize any halt. So far about three to one favor a delay. sixty one chapters were polled with four replies received by Wednesday. C J Clark plans to start work within ten days unless Baxter halts it. twenty votes remain outstanding.
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Andersonville
J. E. Mathis
Wirt
Savannah
Miss Baxter
Americus
Atlanta
C. J. Clark
Baxter
Henry Gassaway Davis Predicts Democratic Victory
The New York Press notes Henry Gassaway Davis predicts an easy Democratic victory, aside from a modest interview that offers a pointed reminder. The piece suggests Davis’s candid admission that some things aren’t worth knowing.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Davis
Maj Court to Speak at Light Infantry Anniversary Reception
Major John C. Court of the Fourth Georgia Regiment will be the speaker at the Light Infantry twenty seventh anniversary reception at the company armory. The event features music, vocal and violin solos by local artists, brief addresses, a prize drill, and the roll of the original Americus Light Infantry with a public welcome to the occasion.
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Light Infantry
W. T.lane
Winnie Belle Jossey
Florence Niles
Col. W. T. Lane
B. A. Nisbet
Winnie Belle Jos
City Directory Due Soon From Ames and Fort
The Americas City Directory is expected within two weeks. About 225 pages will list over 10 000 names with street addresses. The City Council ordered 150 copies, and Eastern firms have already shown strong interest. The 1900 edition was outdated. the new volume aims to be a practical business guide for Americus and Georgia firms.
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Americas
Messrs
Georgia
Americus
Time is Money in Fast-Changing Chicago
Time is money in modern Chicago as business and daily life race ahead. Readers are urged to seize moments, avoid letting errors hinder progress, and keep pace with a city that never waits for anyone.
Locial and Personal notes from Americus visitors
A crowded column lists visitors and guests in Americus from nearby towns and states including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson of Smithville Miss Janie Hooks of Leesburg Miss Maggie Griffin headed for Wesleyan College in Macon and Miss Darren Pinkston bound for Mt DeSales. Also noted are illness updates on Rev. R L Bivins and various social calls among residents and returning travelers with several farm sale and real estate notices appended.
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Joseph Johnson
Smithville
Americus
Petition in Sumter County Court over estate of Francis M Kite
J W Howard and others petition the Superior Court of Sumter County Georgia to reform the administrator deed in the estate of Francis M Kite. The notice names respondents Mrs Jennie Wilkerson J Q Powell Minnie Powell Willie Powell Pansy Powell Alma Powell Ida Powell and Roy Powell. Court to the November 1908 term requires appearance or risk default. Judge Z A Littlejohn presiding. Williamsa Harper appear as complainants attorneys with notice dates Sept 25 Oct 9 Oct 23 Nov 6.
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J. W. Howard
R. L. Kite
Francis M. Kite
Equitable
Sumter County
Georgia
Jennie ‘Wilkerson
J. Q. Powell
Minnie Powell
Willie Powell
Pansy Powell
Alma Powell
Ida Powell
Roy Powell
Z. A. Little- I John
R. Heys
Ready To Wear Department Sets Busy Pace With New Arrivals
Of interest To the Ladies the ready to wear department reports a busy week with many shoppers purchasing suits coats skirts and more. The shop says the season’s merchandise is now overflowing and daily freight brings fresh displays. Buy now to avoid later shortages and enjoy lasting wear. New Messaline Silks Waists Lingerie Blouses Tailor Made Linen Waists plus silks taffetas belts gloves collars combs ribbons veils corsets trimmings and a full line of cottons linens and whites.
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Express
Joyner’s Fall Prices Save on Cotton Goods
Joyner’s in CHAS. 1. ANSLEY advertises lower prices driven by cotton decline. Cotton at 8 1-2c per lb, fabrics and shoes marked down 30 percent or more, with numerous yardage and item discounts. Special Saturday sale offers immediate bargains and a cotton picker incentive for buyers of $5 or more.
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Joyner's
Joyner
Amoskey
Sc Yard
Canton
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Leesburg
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Macon
Wesleyan College
Ricey Westbrook
Darren Pinkston
Mt. DeSales
H. P. Rossignol
Emmie Read
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Helen Mayes
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Ben Statham, Jr
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Minnie Geiger
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Brooklyn Heights
G. W. Glover
Harry Glover
Carabel Glover
J. W. Sheffield
Mountains
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W. B. Heys
Sumter Farm
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Jean
the King
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Ansley
W. A. Joyner
Cotton
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