Ohio excursionists lavish welcome in Georgia trip
Ohio party touring Georgia enjoyed Fort Valley and Americus with receptions and orchard visits. Harry Risser and W L Landis from Ohio discussed settling in Georgia after favorable reports on Houston county. The Albaugh fruit farm and plans to plant melons next season were highlighted as a potential financial success. Major Glessner led escorts and cheers greeted the departing party.
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Ohio
Georgia
Americus
Albany
Harry Risser
Spanker
W. L. Landis
Kinsey
Thes
Macon News
Fort Valley
Maj. Glessner
Mary
Houston County
J.B. James
Bondholders Investigation Continues At Americus Plant
Messrs Thom and Gordon, representing the Americus Light and Power Company bondholders, extended investigations yesterday seeking full facts and figures for an early adjustment. Gas expert J W Boland arrived to study the plant hike. Tyre Jennings, injured in a road hack crash from Arlington to Damascus, wore a head bandage but felt little discomfort after treatment.
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Messrs
Thom and
Gordon
Americus Light and Power Company
J. W. Boland
Janeth
Tyre Jennings
Americas
Arlington
Damascus
Mr. Jennings
Better Protection for Americus Fire Service Ask
Citizens urge the city to create a paid fire department or a reorganization with better protection. They complain the current system is spread too thin, delaying alarms and response, risking property and lives. An electric fire alarm system is proposed to speed notification and save buildings.
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Americus
Court House
Lee Street
Narrow escape after attempted poisoning at Americus home
The Walters family narrowly survived a poisoning attempt when strychnine was found in coffee. Mr. T. G. Walters reported the bitter taste, alerted his wife, and alerted authorities by handing grainy to Dr. Hinkle for testing. The found quantity could have killed several people. No suspect named, but Walters remains cautious while pursuing proof. Also noted is the arrival of new citizen F. S. Collins, who will open a store in Americus.
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T. G. Walters
Nothng
Americus
Dra. Hinkle
Walters
F. 8. Collins
Abbeville
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Diamonds and Watches
Ladies of
Gent's
Jas. T. Cotney
Fleetwood & Russell Corner
Butler & Berry
Lee and Lamar Street
Lamar Street
Argo & Andrews
Sa. m
Williford, Matthews & CO
Ahmoval
T. S. Greene
Ctin Ave
Americus, Georgia
Sans Souci
BAR and Estaurant
W. T. Ragan
Ivo
Calais
Arthur Rylander
Nellie Big Caps
Little
Forsyth Street
W. D. Haynes & Son Real Estate
Spring Street
Furlow Street
J.J. Hanesley
Faup
Hoties
Lota
Vermin King
College
Jackson Treet
Kroon
Hugh M. Brown
Jackson St
Shaces Furniture Factory
T- Byrd
Jackson Street
Telegraph Office
Bank of Cordele
Americus Improvement Company
Americus Construction Company
LorrTr Warren
Bank of Sumter Bw Iirg
the People's National Bank
Montanareney
J.C. Rosey
Joan Winson
I. A. Mawkins
H.C. Mironen
M. Callaway
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