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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1901

Page

2

Campaign Will Be Warm In Columbus Mayor Race

In Columbus Georgia on September 19 Lester L. Cowdery declines mayoral bid while Mayor L H Chappell faces rivals. The anticipation points to a lively fall contest with alderman candidates forming blocs and both sides preparing for a strong fight surrounding Chappell's four years in office and Cowdery’s absence from the race.

Columbus Conosnvs Lester L. Cowdery Chappell

Overdoses and Close Scrapes Hit Georgian Town

Reports from Exserton and surrounding areas recount H. P. Mattox found unconscious and died after taking morphine. Charles H. Asbury also overdosed but survived. Mrs. D A Taylor narrowly escaped being run over by a street car. L. F. Becks sues a church for 350 dollars per year owed. minister claims about 240 due. Mrs. N J Drake dies after baptism ritual. Vernon hotel remodel planned under Ed Raccine. Wesleyan College opens with record enrollment. Cumberland Telephones plans connect Onattaxoona to Atlanta. Chattahoochee River rises, crops damaged. four black fishermen drown near Norfolk. Emory College opens its 65th year. Flint River floods Montezuma area, trains blocked.

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