Mail and schedule notices from Newton journal
S8IS.420 for the round trip. Ticket good until October 20th, Lott Warnes, Agent. Departure of mails west and south close 1:00 pm east and north close 3:00 pm north close 8:00 pm Buena Vista Ellaville close 12:30 pm Lampkin Dottsford close 1:00 pm Friendship Dronesville Church Hill daily except Sunday 8:00 am Bottsford Providence Saturday 6:00 pm Hudson Fridays 8:00 am Lamar Tuesdays and Fridays 12:00 am The arrangements continue until changed by broad schedule. 4 W. A. Black, P.M. Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott Warnes
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Lampkin
Preston and
Dottsford
Friendship
Dronesville
Church Hill Clones
ASO Am
Bottsford
Providence
Hudson
Lamar
W. A. Black
Reunion of the Fifth Georgia at Macon Highlights
The second reunion of the Fifth Georgia at Macon last week drew several Schley Rite attendees led by Dr. K R T Bivins and J F Woods. Friday at 4 pm Pansies faced the Independent scrubs in a seven inning baseball game won 12 to 10 by the Independent. Hare pitched a curve for the first time, drawing praise as a promising future asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Macon
Schley
KR. T. Bivins
J. F. Woods
M. W. Wimbush
T. J. Hixon
F. J. Myers
R. C. Meadows
Wm, Allen
H. W. Cockrell
Pansies
Hare
Ant
Holmes Dentifrice Ad From Macon Doctors
A local testimonial praising Holmes Dentifrice manufactured by Dra. J. B and W. R. Holmes of Macon Georgia. It claims to whiten teeth remove breath taint and leave a pleasant taste. Available from Dr Burt Davenport's or Eldridge's drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dra. J. BL & W. RL Holmes
Macon
Dr. Burt
Davenport
Eldridge
Cotton Trade Shifts to Smithville Area and Local Growth
The Smithville market attracts cotton from near Dawson Breawood and Americus as planters seek better prices, amid Americus building boom and new brick blocks, churches, and schools. Local hiring rises as Robert Hall is promoted to chief book-keeper at J Waxellaum & Co, reflecting trust and ambition. The Dawson Appeal praises Editor W L Glessner for promoting regional development and emigration to Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Dawson
Breawood
Americus
Robert Hall
J. Waxellaum & Co
Bob
W. L. Glessner
Affaicrs Recoupes
Georgia
Glessner
Minutes of Sumter County Sunday School Association Meeting
The Sumter County Sunday School Association held its second regular meeting at Magnolia Springs the fourth Saturday in August 1931. Vice-President J W Wheatley chaired in Lott Warren's absence. Reports praised Sabbath schools in Mt Zion, Pleasant Grove, and multiple districts, with details on superintendent names and locations. The afternoon discussed new work in Broadfield and Friendship, appointments were made, and New Slope Baptist Church was chosen for the next meeting in November. Benediction by Dr Stewart closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Magnolia Springs
Lott Warren
J. W. Wheatley
Thomas Stewart
S. B. Glass
Magoolia
M. Speer
Messrs
T. J. Hewitt
W. J. Parker
W. A. Wilson
Mt. Zion
School House
S. B. Glaze
Pleasant Grove
Dr. Stewart
New 16Th
Rehoboth
D. G. Rodgers
Magnolia
Lebanon
E. J. Rhodes
Broadfield Mill
Friendship
J. A. Wilson
E. H. Check
Oak Grove Academy
Bro. Patterson
Phil Jennings
New Slope
Americas
Stewart
Execution of George Jones at Dawson Under Guarded Haste
George Jones, a colored man convicted of rape, was executed in Dawson with heavy military protection after threats of a rescue. The Albany Guards and Terrell County citizens formed a security line, the train carrying troops was sabotaged, and Jones died after refusing to speak. Rev. Barney Adams said Jones admitted guilt and urged others not to imitate. The event proceeded quickly and orderly under legal conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Jones
Cheatham
Albany
Dawson
Terrell
Barney Adams
Adams
Terrell County
Ladies Slipper Clearance Ad from Cavs Carter & Son
A local merchant Cavs Carter & Son announces a slipper clearance offering dozens of fine slippers at near sale prices. The notice invites ladies to browse for pretty and neat footwear at substantial savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavs Carter & Son
Camp meeting in Schley County ends with tent fire loss
In Etravitor Ga on August 23 the camp meeting was a religious success with twenty new church members. Strict rules kept social activities subordinate to religion. A campfire burned nineteen tents, costing about twelve hundred dollars to replace, but the tents will be rebuilt. Track laying for the Ellaville railroad proceeds with local politicians describing it as a key project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley County
Etravitor
Eprron
R. F. Williamson
Ellaville
Fire at Buck Creek Camp Meeting Destroys Most Huts
A fire at the Buck Creek camp meeting in Schley County, which ended last Thursday, consumed twenty five to thirty houses and the preacher's stand, leaving only one house intact. Officials suspect a cooking tent fire started the blaze, causing substantial overall loss though individual owners faced smaller hits. At Ellaville's Democratic mass meeting, T. B. Myera was nominated for Representative, and W. D. Murray was chosen by acclamation for Senator with about three hundred attendees noting smooth proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek
Schley County
Ellaville
T. B. Myera
W. D. Murray
Schley
Local Gossip and Nearby Travel Notes
The latest news mentions Mrs. John Windsor spending summer in Tallulah Falls. Lulu and Ida Murphy of Ellaville visit the Williams family. Mrs. M. T. Elam travels to New York to stock her new store. M. B. Foster’s shop closed for two days due to a brother’s death in New York. G. W. Munroe of Marion reports cotton in good condition apart from rust with some light rains last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Windsor
Tallulah Falls
Lulu
Ida Murphy
Ellaville
P. H. Williams
M. T. Elam
New York
G. W.C. Munroe
Marion
Americus City Council Aug 25 1684 Minutes
The Americus council met with Mayor Felder and Aldermen Williams Cobb Hawkins Burt and Morgan present. Alderman Bell absent. Last meeting minutes read and confirmed. Gus McCuller petition denied. Cemetery fence awarded to Jesze New for 71.30. Meeting time changed to 7 30. Committee formed to inspect college building with Board of Education. Marshall duties discussed. horse provision authorized. Scavenger Aaron Durham seek salary raise to 12.50 monthly from Aug 1. Bills read paid or referred. W F Hare liquor license granted. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Felder
Ald
Williams
Cobb
Hawkins
Burt
Morgan
Bell
Gus McCuller
Jesze New
Aaron Durham
Ald. Hawkins
W. F. Hare
Dried Fruit Wanted for Season Purchases
Advertiser seeks dried fruit suppliers offering fruit early for the coming season and pledges to pay full value plus a share of commissions saved by avoiding New York house handling. Plans to depart for New York around August 1 and stay through the fruit season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
For Rent Notice on Church Street Property
The late estate of J. C. Barrett offers a four room dwelling with kitchen on Church Street now occupied by A. A. James. Possession given September 1. Also a four acre land lot in East Americas. Immediate possession. Apply to George M. Cowen. August (text appears garbled)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Barrett
Church Street
A. A. ‘Lame
Alao
East Americas
M Cowen
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Louisville
Newton. Daweon Journal
Opera House
Toole, McGarrah & Tondee
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Conneil & Williford
Lott Price
C. W. Felder
Leonard
J. E. Bivins
Columbus
Board of Education
E. Simpkins
Montgomery
Council & Williford
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of England
A. L. Rees
Eureka Cavalry
Seal's Mill
Seals
W. A. Seals
Cavalry
Holmes Dentifrice
Methodist
Baptist
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Union School
Merrel Callaway
Jno
W. Whealley
A. B. Harrold
D. A. Mayo
Geo’ Jones
J. A
D. F. Davenport
James Fricker & Bro
Cotton
Usdad Om
John R. Shaw
ROK
Forsyth
P.S
John RE. Shaw
P.s.no
John R. Ua
Americus, Ga
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