Announcements for Representative Candidates
A cluttered notice lists candidates von Wright Brady and Mrs McDonald for the next General Assembly, both subject to Democratic primary ratification in Sumter County. It also names A B Cuts as a candidate, with party action to decide, and mentions a cost of one cent per word for the readout columns. Local items note a new Doverport Drug Company building, rising brickwork, and a booming boarding-house market, plus a civil service exam upcoming in Macon and early sweet potato shipments from the Plains.
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von Wright Brady
Te Otlee
Democratic Party
Sists
Dodion
Sumter County
Mrt
A. McDonald
Bumter County
Cutts
Jim Barrow
Doverport Drug Company
Jackson Street
Granberry Corner
Brooklyn Heights
Illinois
Americus
Atlanta
Lueton Park
Macon
Sudden Death of Daily Times Manager Brumby
News comes that B. H. Brumby, manager of the Daily Times, died suddenly yesterday noon at his father in law Major Smith’s home in Cartersville. He had come to the city six months ago to run editorial and business affairs, overworked himself, and after visiting Carterville for rest, contracted fever and died in frail health. He was noted as a terse writer and vigilant business manager, and his death leaves a circle of mourners including his wife and children.
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B. H. Brumby
The
Daily Times
Major Smith
Cartersville
Brumby
Times
Carteraville
Bromby
Macon
J. M. Bird
Jones County
Bird
Unusual Storm Blasts Crops in 28th District
A heavy storm swept the 28th district causing corn to lie flat and cotton to suffer. Severe and continuous electric explosions accompanied the rain followed by intense heat. The dense atmospheric electricity appeared to burn and nearly destroy crops, a rare and complete devastation in the area.
Family Reunion Draws Sixty Members To Dinner In Georgia
OBSERVER notes a large Dupree family reunion at I B Dupree’s Georgia home near Roney on July 14. About 110 attendees included H J Dupree and spouse, seven children from H J’s line, spouses, thirty four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and several in-laws. Judge Williams joined in uniting many children and grandchildren in matrimony. H J Dupree and family reside on land lot 101 in the 25th district.
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Roney
H. J. Dupree
I. B. Dupree
Larkin Dupree
Jady
John H. Dupree
O. H. Holley
J.B. Dupree
John Tison
James J. Dupree
Aslam
Struggle for Life Ends With Rescue at River
A man named Sam Epps in Albany aided a drowning railroad bridge worker in Flint River. The drowning man clutched Epps, forcing a brutal struggle until Epps held a protruding rock and pulled both to safety. The other item notes a Macon report of a severe cutting that misidentified J. M. Bird. Bird explains illness and no fight occurred, with relatives misinformed.
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Sam Epps
Flint River
Al_bany
Railroad Bridge Gang
Epps
Delegates Named for State Convention in Atlanta
Hon W J Norton forwards list of delegates and alternates chosen by Sumter County Democrats for the gubernatorial convention to meet August 7 in Atlanta. Delegates are W L Glessner W M Hawkes J L Page and C C Sheppard. Alternates are Frank I Hooper Dr B L Joiner Brice Adams Z T Marrett and Edgar Hinton. Delegates are instructed to back current State house officers. Also note sale of L B Bosworth store space with possession September 1. Cleans, cigars at Cooke Pharmacy.
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Eorror
W. J. Northon
Atlanta
Democratic Party
Sumter County
W. L. Glessner
W. M. Hawkes
J. L. Page
C. C. Sheppard
Frank I. Hooper
B. L. Joiner
Brice Adams
Z.T. Marrett
Edgar Hinton
L. B. Boswort
Chinn
Dem
Sad Death of Mrs Mackey Aboard Rail Road Family Tragedy
Mrs P L Mackey wife of P L Mackey supervisor Western division of the A M railroad died at Mr M J Snyder’s residence on Jackson Street at 4 30 pm aged 22 years. She came from Mayfield Kentucky to join her husband and had lived in Americus two months. The story notes the recent loss of their only child and offers sympathy for the bereaved husband. Also mentioned is the death of Mrs W D Chapman of Pine Bluff Arkansas at her sister’s home after a lingering illness since December. She leaves a husband and many relatives.
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P. L. Mackey
M. J. Snyder
Jackson Street
W. D. Chapman
Pine Bluff
Ark
J. W. Colson
Chapman
Nora Cotney
Arkansas
New Passenger Depot Sighted by Central Official
Mr J C McKenzie superintendent of the Southwestern division of the Central was in the city yesterday viewing the site for a new passenger depot to be placed east of the current building where hacks stand. Republican convention called for August 25 in Americas with Dave Dudley as chairman and potential candidate David named for the nomination.
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J. C. McKenzie
Southwestern Division
the Central
Dave Dudley
Americas
David
Big Barbecue Festival Plans the Harvest Home
A Southwest Georgia prospect of abundance prompts a harvest home in August at Americue. Mayor Felder leads a plan for a large barbecue at Leeton Park with the biggest Northwest piece. Corn and cotton promising. city prospering. committees urged to act.
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Georgia
Americue
Alliance
Felder
Leeton Park
Cheap Rates From Americus To Brunswick By Central
The Central offers a round trip fare of 3.50 from Americus to Brunswick with tickets on sale Saturdays until September 27. Return valid on any Brunswick train leaving before midnight Monday. Travel times leave Americus Saturday 10 10 p m arrive Brunswick Sunday 7 40 a m.
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Reliable Central
Americus
Brunswick
Williams identity clash echoes in court with scar remark
An attorney questions a witness alias Williams in a dramatic courtroom exchange. The witness identifies himself, recalling a scar from a peach theft 25 years ago, as the defense probes real name and possible fraud.
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Chicago Tribune
Williams
Wreck Site of Mill Boiler Explosion Described
A report from Abbeville Times recounts last week’s boiler explosion at a Wishart mill, detailing broken timber, ruined machinery, and the scattered debris. Several workers escaped with injuries while Mr. E A Russell was killed on the boiler track. The piece notes the perilous scene and the blast’s destructive end, with surrounding evidence of the force. Also advertised are seasonal melons from the Ice Factory and a local notice about bush collection, followed by an unrelated promotional verse from Bon Bons line.
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Abbeville
Messrs
Carswell & Stubbs
Wishart
E. A. Russell
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Sam
Wholevale
California
E. Dansley
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University of Columbus
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Leeton
W. D. Murray
Schley
soMice
Jour J. B. FeLpex
J.W. Glass
Plains
L. B. Bosworth
H. T. Davenport
Havana
Cook E Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Alliance Cotton
Cordele
Kennedy
Nolan
Katie McDoyle
Traia
Dave McDuffee
Mac Prevatt
C. I. Bush
Ameri Eur
Williford, Matthews & CO
Cotton
Bank of Americus
M. T. Elam
Americus Ick Co
Ocean
Atrolia
Akion
Americas Post Offica
Albert Adams
Thos, Appoloma
Adam Berry
J. P. Bivins
Miew Elder Black
Bob Slappy
R. D. Sims
W.C. Sanders
Lillie Shepherd
T—Jake Thomas
Miss Esta
Thrilling
Talmadge Bros
Taylor Bros. & Hall
Sallie Wilson
Elizabeth Ward
F. M. Ward
T. G. Williame2
Henretter Warner
J.C. Renry
P. M
American
Gaunter
Tee
Haberdashery
W.d.bailey
Allen House
Cor. Forsyth St. and.Cotton Ave
West High
Ad Denys Benith Good
J. H. Whitchard
Colum
Columbia Narreae
Asin
Bala
Sis
Hyulre
Recomder
Allie
RH. Cmare
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