Sensational claims swirl over Farmers Co-Operative scheme
Atlanta dispatch reports a sensational blast tying Gordon to a proposed Farmers’ Co-Operative Cotton Oil and Paper Stock Company with $50 million common stock and $25 million preferred. Officers include L. L. Polk and C. W. Macune. Gordon denies authorization, saying his name was used without consent and that he would not join. Macune counters Gordon’s public denunciations with private letters and a claim Gordon planned stock allocations.
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Atlanta
Gist
Sept. A
Gordon
Farmers’ Co- Operative Cotton Oil and Paper Stock Company
Prospectus
Evans Process
Europe
L. L. Polk
National Alliance
C. W. Macune
W. J. Northen
Alliance
Col. Polk
Washington
Gov. Gordon
Dr. Macune
Stare Or Grorata
Derarrment
Litte Rock
Atk
Brotherhood
J.B. Gordon
Macune
Big deal in Americus outlined in Atlanta Constitution
Americus, Ga September 23 Special reports a major merger and property transfer in Americus. Col Hawkins mayor Felder and G C Scofield are linked to the purchase of street railway electric light gas and Leeton Park properties by the Americus Investment Company and New York Contract Company. The deal values the assets around 250000, terms undisclosed. Mayor Felder denies knowledge of a finalized deal while acknowledging local interest in bringing plants under local control.
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Americus
Col
8. H. Hawkins
Americas Investment Company
Felder
Americus Electric Street Railroad
G. C. Scofield
New York Construction Company
Street
Electric Light and Power Company
Gas Light Company
Leeton Park Land Company
Col. Hawkins
Americas
Bcefield
New York
Hawkins
Elder
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad
Americus Investment Company
Elyton Land Company
Georgia
New York Contract Company
Colonel Hawkin
Americus Capital
Americus Brains
Americus Energy
Tur Ruiconpe
Electric Street Railway
Leeton Land Company
Street Railroad
the Light and Power Co
Leeton Park and Land Company
New York Contract Co
Sumter Bank Showcases Elegant New Interior
A visitor notes the Sumter Bank's newly papered walls and refined interior, calling it a dandy inside and not a mistake, inviting the public to view the attractive space in the city.
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Sumter Bank
Property offer sparks debate on local ownership
A discussion figures a price named for a property, which he may accept or reject. The writer hopes he acts in his interest and the community’s, praising the notion that the property should be owned and controlled by local residents. The reporter finds no facts to justify writing about the Constitution’s article.
Brooklyn Houses Plan by Americus Real Estate Co
The Americus Real Estate Company is arranging to build more than a dozen houses on Brooklyn Heights. Work will commence at once and proceed rapidly as funds allow. The homes will be excellent residences in a desirable city area and will meet the city’s housing demand, making the venture highly profitable and beneficial to the neighborhood. Property owners are urged to build or sell to buyers.
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Americus Real Estate Company
Brooklyn Heights
Death of Mrs. Mitchell at near sixty years
Mrs. B. C. Mitchell died after a long illness. After several days of declining health she passed away Friday at eleven o clock. She leaves two daughters and two sons and many relatives. She was highly regarded as a noble woman. The funeral was held Saturday from her home to Oak Grove cemetery.
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Oak Grove Cemetery
Alliance leaders discuss Southern conven tion in Montgomery
Montgomery leaders led by Rev. 5 A Adams discuss holding a convention of Alliancemen with delegates from Southern states. The report notes consideration of an offer of foreign capital at thirty two dollars per bale on two million or more bales of cotton.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. Adams
State Alliance
East Bound Train Fatality Near Gress Mills
Abbeville reports William Sapp of Gresston Ga was instantly killed when he attempted to cross the track ahead of an east bound passenger train near Gress mills. He leaves a family and the accident is attributed to his fatal cross.
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William Sapp
Gresston
Abbeville
Gress’ Mills
Bank of Sumter Vault Completed with Interior Work
The vault for the new Bank of Sumter has been completed and plastering and interior work are underway. New windows are being installed and various improvements continue. The bank’s quarters will be among the most elegant in this section of the state. Nebrinr's rolls accompany Sunday dinners.
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Bank of Sumter
Gordon's Plain Reply to Norwood Letter
Governor Gordon returns to Georgia from Concord campground and tells a reporter he will not reply further to Mr. Norwood. He hands a scrap with his single line and confirms three campaign speeches this week in Henry Helena and Monroe, amid a large rally of about 2000 supporters at Concord.
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Atlanta Constitution
Gordon
Norwood
Atlanta
Concord Campground
Constitution
Georgia
People of
Henry County
Helena
Telfair
Monroe
Walton County
Concord Camp Ground
New Manager for Macon Brewing Company
George W. Brunner named general manager of Macon Brewing Company in this Place. He has leased the Price Alley and Cotton Avenue store from Brown French & Co. and will add a large cold storage room to hold two car loads of beer. C Minter remains with the company to support the business.
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George W. Brunner
Macon Brewing Company
Major Stone
Macon
Brunner
Price Alley
Cotton Avenue
Messrs. Brown, French & Co
C. ©. Minter
Reservoir Pumps Ready as Water Supply Tests Begin
A large 88 000 gallon reservoir at the pumping station was connected with the pumps and water mains Wednesday night. Water from the reservoir will be used today and the supply is expected to meet demand.
Interview With Superintendent Starr on Depot Opening
In a Central yards scene two special cars, one belonging to W W Starr General Superintendent of the Georgia Central and one to J C McKenzie Southwestern division, met to plan opening of the blocked freight block. Starr said operations are in order, freight influx caused the delay, and work on a new passenger depot will begin as soon as ground crews can start.
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Wheatley’s
Central Yard
W. W. Starr
Georgia Central Railroad
J. C. McKenzie
Southwestern Division
Central Yards
Starr
Col
Negro Drowns Crossing Chattahooche River
Two white men, members of the 8. A. M. surveying corps, attempted to cross the Chattahooche river in a small boat that capsized midstream. The white men reached the shore safely as the non swimmer drowned.
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Chattahooche River
Under the Ground in Stewart County Stump Finds Reveal Past Forest
Messrs Hudson and Mayfield report extensive railroad cut work in Stewart county near Chatta hoochee where the cut revealed many large stumps well preserved beneath the surface. The stumps indicate a dense forest once grew in the area, and the hill around the cut appears to be of recent formation.
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Messrs
Hudson & Mayfield
Stewart County
Chattahoochee
Stewart
Americus Cotton Market Shows Strong Trade Progress
The Americus cotton market displayed a robust upturn with improved trade and higher expectations. Warehouses reported daily receipts and cumulative totals, noting Alliance Exchange 105 bales today and 2,000 to date, Council & McGarrah 190 today and 8,387 to date, Johnson & Harrold 105 today and 2,372 to date, TJ Council 161 today and 2,431 to date, driving a grand total of 10,160 bales received to date.
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Éotton
Americus
Macon
Mobile
Alliance Exchange
Council & McGarrah
Johnson & Harrold
TJ. Council and Co
Death of Mrs Annie Hisbon Booth in Campbellton Florida
News comes Saturday of the death of Mrs Annie Hisbon Booth in Campbellton Florida on the 15th inst. She was a niece of Mrs Mary A Ronaldson and Mrs Henrietta Kinbroughy here. Friends recall her as a favorite and beloved bride. The mother receives condolences as the family copes with this loss and prayers for solace are offered.
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Ammie Hisbon Booth
Campbellton
Fla
Mary A. Ronaldson
Henrietta McBain Kinbroughy
Dauhter
Releif
Burial Notice for Mrs Hooks at Hooka Burial Ground
Mrs Jessie Hooks widow of Jesse Hooks died Tuesday afternoon at about fifty years of age. She left many friends and relatives. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Hooks burial ground six miles from the city. Rev A B Campbell conducted the services.
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Jessie Hooks
Jesse Hooks
Hooka
A. B. Campbell
Five men rounded up after row at negro house
Police arrested five Black men after a disturbance at a Black house ended with threats and weapon play but no injuries. They were taken to the station, to appear before Mayor Felder for disposition of the case this morning.
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Mayor Felder
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