Vidalia Town Sees Rapid Growth and Bright Prospects
Six years ago Vidalia was a small village with about seo people. today the city has 2,500 inhabitants, three railroads, several manufacturing enterprises, three churches, two banks, a $15,000 school building, electric lights, water system, up-to-date telephone system, and numerous homes. The Georgia and Florida Railway extension and two new enterprises signal continued expansion. Citizens Bank drives growth with a $15,000 initial capital, now $25,000, $66,000 deposits, and a dividend history. The town’s moral climate, refined citizens, and strong banking support mark Vidalia as a rising South Georgia city.
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Vidalia
Georgia and Florida
Vidaliz
Ita
Popepeyeus
Tis
South Georgia
Citizens’ Bank
Toomba County
Pbank
W. I. Jenkins
GN. Matthews
J.B. Schumpert
Ceshier
Vidals
Chase National Bank
New York
National Bank
Savannah, Ga
Lowry National Bank
Atlanta, Ga
Vidalia firm marks progress in local coffin and casket trade
The Vitalia Coffin and Casket company, established about four years ago at Wrightsville and now at Vidalia, employs 36 to 40, serves Georgia and neighboring states, and showcases a full range of coffins and upholstered caskets. Officers are J. W A Crawford president, James McNatt vice president, and D T Motolshay secretary-treasurer and manager. The plant is described as modern, brick two stories, with a large wareroom and direct rail spur.
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Vitalia Coffin and Casket Company
Wrightaville
Gathay
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Carolina
South
J. W A. Crawford
Wrightsville
James McNatt
D TT Motolshey
Manaeer
Vidalia Hardware Company Prominent Local Store
Vidalia’s leading hardware establishment presents a large, well stocked showroom opposite the passenger depot. The firm offers hardware, agricultural implements, ranges, kitchen fittings, and household furniture with flexible credit and guaranteed customer satisfaction. Directors include JB Batue, WL Batue, and Tom R Lee with Tom Lee as manager.
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Vidalia
Vidailm Havewrare
Vitalis Hardware Company
Howe
Nold
Fmiwest
Toombs
JB Maney
Jedupans
Batue
Tom R Lee
Tomnager
Tao
Lee
Vidalia Sees New Woodworking Plant To Boost Industry
Vidalia expects a major industrial boost as Vidalia Manufacturing Company, led by D. F. Averitt, prepares a 10 acre site for a model wood working complex. The plant will include a large door and blind factory, variety works, lumber kiln, and warehouse, aiming to open by May 1st with up to 160 by 60 feet facilities.
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Vidalia
Vidalia Builders’ Supply Company
Videlia Manufacturing Company Plent
D. FP. Averitt
Hmitsam
Averitt
Leader and Rasansky Store Transforms Vidalia Commerce
The Leaders and Rasansky department store reshaped Vidalia with modern fixtures, glass frontage, and a one price plan. It houses dry goods, shoes, clothing, and a large annex for hardware, with a 150 foot warehouse and about fifteen employees. The firm owns a large county farm and helped attract the college, donating land to spur growth.
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Leader & Rasansky
Vidalia
New York
Boston
Chicago
Mijinery
Georgia and
Florida
Aha
Lergest
Vidalla
Pegale
College
Thia
Citizens’ Bank
Viaulia
New Colonial Hotel Opens Doors in Vidalia This Week
The New Colonial hotel in Vidalia recently opened to travelers, run by Mr. and Mrs. King. It promises comfortable beds, electric lights, modern furnishings, and proximity to the depot with a porter meeting every train. Rates are listed at 26 cents, with meals and service praised for warmth and homelike hospitality.
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Vidalia
Meyer
King
Promising Real Estate Deals Hit Vidalia by Local Firm
Robinson & Grace promote town and country properties in Toombs and Montgomery counties with farm and timber lands in Florida prospects. They specialize in real estate andInsurance, representing major carriers like Southern Fire Insurance and Fidelity. Their Vidalia office is over Citizens’ Bank.
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Thoas
Lee State
Vidalia
Robinson & Grace
Toombs
Montgomery
Fiorita
Atlanta
Geal
Fidélity and Casualty Company
New York
Sant
Manufacture of Sea Island Cotton Gins Recalls Vidalle Plant
A thoroughly equipped Vidalle Georgia factory hauls in the sea island cotton gin market. It produces the Fond double roller gin capable of four to six bales per ten hours, far surpassing older models. The plant also makes stock cutters on a large scale under manager B Al McArthur.
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Vidalle
Sea Island
Hit Whitney
Florida
South Carolina
B. al McArthur
Hereg
Vere
Minnie Lou Sanitarium Vidalia GA Promises Modern Treatments
Vidalia aimed device public notice for Minnie Lou Sanitarium offering care for 25 to 30 patients. Proprietor Currie touts 20 years medical experience, specialization in chronic diseases of women and general surgery, with post graduate study in the north. Facility features include baths waterworks and electric light with nature’s channels in treatment.
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Vidalia
Minnie Lou
Eset
Currie
Curria
Curtié
Treen
Mas Currie
T. C. Cc. Thompson
Vial
McRae Wholesale Hardware Center Expands Trade Ties
McRae now centers a thriving wholesale hardware and farm implement hub led by Folsom & Tillman. The firm grew from 2000 dollars to over 150000 in six years, operates a 34000 square foot facility in McRae and Helena, and plans a large Helena foundry to manufacture fertilizer distributors. The network links farmers, merchants, and planters across the south with broad discounts and vast stock.
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McRae
Iew
Messrs. Folsom & Tillman
Jts
Busineas
McHee
Helens
Elena
Wihichave
South
McHae
Helena
Seremont
Fyom
T. Yor Tilman
Folsom & Otbers
Chicago
New Orleana
New York
Merchants' Bank of Merac Main Banking Role and Growth
Modern building and methods mark the Merchants' Bank of Merac as a key financial artery. The bank occupies a mahogany-finished two-story facility, with savings deposits at 4 percent interest and a long-standing staff led by President H. E. Pritenatt, Vice President H. J. McRae, and Cashier Howard P. Whiddon. The bank supports extensive local commerce, including a notable fertilizer and oil operation partnership centered in McRae, with strong regional trade and correspondents in New York, Atlanta, Savannah, and other cities.
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Buatean
Neletor Hood of the Tank
Khaw
Wently
HH. E. Pritenatt
BH. J. McRae
Howard P. Whiddon
McRae
Iempaintaios
Hegren
Bank of ‘Commerce
New York
Atlanta National Bank
Savannah
Citizens and Southern
Bacon
American National
Vacuum cleaning system bids for Atlanta post office
Sealed proposals from March 7 1908 detail plans to install a vacuum cleaning system at the United States Post Office and Court House in Atlanta Georgia. Drawings and specifications available at the Supervising Architect office in Washington DC and the supervising architect in Atlanta GA.
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Treaschy Department
Supervising Architect
Washington, DC
United States
Atlanm Ga
Snl H
Ohm
Au Verintendent Rente Ga
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New Colonial Hotel
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FOSS
Foye
Minnie Lou Sanitarium
Vidalia, GA
M. L. Currie
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Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, Fla
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Victoria
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