Two Men Try Laudanum and Morphine to End Life
In American Pat Brady of Columbus and Tim Alexander, known locally, each attempted suicide with drugs. Brady drank laudanum but was saved by rapid wagon driving to speed wakefulness, while Alexander failed to obtain morphine, then finally got it but was prevented from acting. Also notes a local newspaper change as Ellaville’s Schley County News passes to William King with new leadership and Morida move.
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Pat Brady
Columbus
Americus
Brady
Chapman
Texas
Tim Alexander
Davenport Drug Co
Alexander
Eldridge
Davenport
Gain
Don McLeod
Ellaville
Schley County
Wm, King
Morida
King
Argo & Andrews Boost Public Catering Service
Mr Nehring in charge with Argo and Andrews announces new kitchen service for public use. They offer baked haw, irkeys and chickens, various cakes and bread prepared in an artistic style. Telephone 52. A stray line about a cat crow battle ends the fragment.
Americus Light and Power Company assets to be sold at court sale
The receivers sale of the entire property of the Americus Light and Power Company is set for February 8 at the courthouse for cash to the highest bidder. Bondholders hold $60,000 in bonds and expect to run the plants. a new gas plant is planned. Proceeds go to bondholders. a settlement good for all is anticipated.
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Americus Light and Power Company
Court House
J. B. Felder
Messrs
N. Thom
Graham Gordon
Baltimore
Boland
Americas
Corner Stone Laying Set For City Hall Friday At Eleven
The Corner Stone of the new city hall will be laid Friday at eleven o clock. The Masonic ceremony will be led by Acting Grand Master W A Davis of Macon with Worshipful Master J L Mack assisting. City council invites the public to attend the exercises at eleven a m with added speeches likely.
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City Hall
W. A. Davis
Macon
J. L. Mack
Pen City Hall
Masonic Lodge
Il A. m
Egg story from Americus sells odd shaped egg
A country gentleman in Americus sold a lot of eggs to a buyer on Jackson street. Among them was a peculiarly shaped egg he claimed proved the hen that lays a daily egg for seven years, cited by a trustworthy speaker. The tale, though odd, is deemed credible.
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Bayer
Americus
Jackson Street
Mr J W Mizepas Sells Two Brands of Bouquets Cigar
A historical note describes J W Mizepas manufacturing two brands of Hon Chas Crisp Bouquets cigars for five and ten cents. They arrived yesterday and are praised as very good. The piece suggests Judge Crisp would welcome any item named after Jim if it matches the cigars’ quality and Mize's sales prospects look strong.
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J. W. Mizepas
Judge Crisp
Jim
Mise
Work progresses on Americus Light and Power case
Investigators from bondholders Thom and Gordon and gas expert Boland scrutinize the Americus Light and Power situation. While no final report is issued, they anticipate rapid progress and a move toward operating the plant in better condition, replacing poor gas facilities with an extensive, improved system. Citizens expect a quicker recovery and restored service.
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Americus Light and Power Company
Messrs
Thom and
Gordon
Boland
Sreps
A Good Organisation and Local Elections in Americas
A new branch of the Georgia Co operative Loan Company organized in Americas with W L Mardre as President and J T Wortham as Vice President. Directors include R L Maynard S J Carter W C Carter E J McMath J W Smith and W Donaldson. Also elected Lt Col W C Wiley as future regiment officer and notes on Americus real estate and cotton harvest.
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Americas
Georgia Co-operative Loan Company
United States
Teacdes Beiog
W.L. Mardre
J.T. Wortham
R. L. Maynard
S. J. Carter
W. C. Carter
E. J. McMath
J. W
Murder in Stewart county kills wife on Pearson farm
Reports from Americus describe Hal Adams a black man who shot his wife Sunday morning on E P Pearson’s Stewart county plantation. She died instantly. Adams claims she killed herself. Detective Troy Holder captured him and jailed him at Lumpkin. Coroner’s jury found murder.
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Holder
Lande
Lumpkin
Americus
Stewart County
E. P. Pearson
Hal Adams
Adams
Troy Holder
Assault to Murder in Americus Over Cigarettes
Frank Congleton a young Americus man faces an assault with intent to murder charge after a brawl with a man named General George Washington in a hollow near a bridge store. Washington was left unconscious but survived. Congleton claims self defense claiming Washington struck him with an axe.
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Frank Congleton
Americus
Frank
George Washington
Tock
Washington
Parker's new son lights up Americus with joy
Mr J B Parker coroner of Americus celebrated a birth when his wife gave him a son weighing twelve pounds. The town notes a spate of daily births in his area, with Parker's being the only boy among fourteen births in fourteen days. Strawberries bloom in Americus gardens as spring hints return.
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J. B. Parker
Americus
Mr. Parker
Horribly Burned Child in Kitchen Fire
A three year old girl living with Marriet Wall near Mr. F A Hooper is badly burned in a kitchen fire. Her clothes caught flame and were extinguished by Mrs. Hooper with a blanket. Medical staff attended, but little hope remains. neighbors and Mrs Hooper are praised for brave aid.
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Marriet Wall
Education Board Names Teachers and Certifies Staff
The Board of Education met with eleven present to issue certificates and fill positions. High school certificates went to W B Hinton Emma L Guthrie and Lily Browne. Grammar school certificates to Hattie Clark Julia Brannon and Annie McLaughlin. George S Winkler elected ninth grade teacher. Annie McLaughlin chosen as assistant on a regular salary.
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Board of Education
W. B. Hinton
Mra
Emma L. Guthrie
Lily Browne
Hattie Clark
Julia Brannon
Annie McLaughlin
Geo. 5. Winkler
East Americus Social Club Holds Monthly Meeting
The East Americus Social Club, new to the area, met at Mr. G W White’s home for a regular monthly gathering. Attendance was large, with delightful refreshments and a pleasant evening reported by all members.
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East Americus
G.W. White
Brave Boy Fends Off Mad Dog Attack Then Seeks Shelter
A twelve to fourteen year old boy named Herman Knanuth fought a large brindled dog that attacked him near Capt Hagley’s residence. He struck the animal with a stick and a brick, knocking it unconscious. The dog’s fate is unknown. Also yesterday Mrs. W N Marshall was buried in Oak Grove cemetery after a brief Episcopal service by Rev. H C Brayton. The family mourns a devout life. Also the community reported a fundraising event raising nearly $500 for a local branch of the university for the colored community, with another meeting planned.
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Herman Knanuth
Herman
Taylor Street
Capt. Hagley
Kuouth
W.N. Marshall
Oak Grove
H. C. Brayton
Episcopal Church
University
Reading Room’s Rosa May cigars spark praise from force
The Recorpée again owes Schmidt, Reading Room proprietor, thanks for a cigars tax labeled Reading Room’s Rosa May. Made by Americus factory, the cigars are described as splendid and widely approved by the entire force.
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Schmidt
Reading Room
Americus Cigar Factory
A Good Deal In the Name at Carter’s Shoe Store
Mr Will Carter of Carter's shoe store reported all sales today went to customers sharing the same name. Receipts exceeded those in many weeks despite no shoe strings being sold to unrelated buyers. The Grifin News republished Branham's editorial from Melita with old stock cuts added.
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Will Carter
Carter's
Grifin News
Branham
Melita
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Kaunas
the Light and Power Company
State Adjutant General
Second
Georgia Regiment
WC. M. Wiley
Georgia Battalion
Leutenant
Americus Real Estate
W. D. Haynes
Meridon Place
Church Street
W. H.* West
Bill
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