Fralin Ph Ax Plans Move to Americus Georgia
Americus, Ga February 4 7 the so called King of Climax A D Oliver known as Wallingford of South Georgia arrived in Americus and plans to locate there after bankruptcy charges loom. He describes a checkered career including a Georgia chain gang sentence for a crime he says he did not commit. He claims twin brother Harding and past Mississippi bigamy accusations are unfounded and expresses intent to open a bank or enter lending once allowed by Judge Speer. He mentions possible testimony about his case and notes resemblance to his supposed brother.
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Americus
A. D
Oliver
Climax
Wallingford
South Georgia
Yey
Speer
Americas
Oliver Hil Ts
Hmeelf
Georgia
Sivepy
Olver
G. C Harding
Mississippi
Harding
Joan
Honduras
Hve
Harding Twist
Noted expert praises agricultural college in Georgia
Joseph E. Wihg, noted agricultural writer and speaker, visiting Georgia, lauds the University of Georgia and the state college of Agriculture. He praises the old university leaders, the new campus plans, and the revival of fields with vetches and grasses to heal scarred land. He commends President Andrew M Soule, the experimental work with alfalfa and legumes, and the stock farm management led by Milton Tamnagin. He cites practical, test-acre success and strong farmer meetings.
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Thens
Joseph E. Wihg
Georgia
Breeders' Gazette
University of Georgia
State College, of Agriculture
Athens
Andrew M Soule
Virginia
John R Fain
PO. Vanattar
Win
Milton Tamnagin
Wing
the College
Americus National Bank Seized After Sudden Failure
Examiner T Dunlay assumed charge of the Americus National Bank amid its sudden failure. Assets reported at 460 000 with 800 depositors, many affected. cashier Wheatley missing and bank staff unsettled as recovery prospects are outlined.
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Americus National
Nereus
T . Dunlay
Biosse
Americus
Wheatley
Armstong cashier jailed in Dublin on $12000 bond
Dublin February 4 Armstrong cashier of the Bank of Rentz Laurens County is jailed in default of a $12000 bond after embezzlement charges. An audit found $15000 in worthless Hazlehurst notes loans made without directors consent. He surrendered at Hazlehurst and was brought to Dublin. Grand jury returned an indictment as officials expect a full stockholder payout.
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Dublin
Armstrong
R Cisher
Bank of
Hazlehurst
Rentz Bank
DuPont Buys Large Glynn County Plantations for Winter Home
Grunswith Ga February 4 By death consummated in thin city today William DuPont, head of the DuPont Powder Co, Wilmington Del, became owner of three famed Glynn county plantations Hopeton Elizafield and Aldam totaling about 85024 acres. Located 14 miles from Brunswick along the Altamaha river the price was not disclosed. He plans a handsome winter home and a large game preserve with major improvements and investments. He is expected in the city tomorrow to inspect the properties and decide on enhancements.
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Grunswith
Thin City
William DuPont
DuPont Powder Company
Wilmington
Dat
Glynn County
Hopeton
Elizafield
Aldam
Brunswick
Altamaha River
DuPont
Brittain Speaks in Rome at Woman's Club event
Rome Ga February 4 Special M L Brittain state superintendent of Schools spoke to the Woman's Club of Rome this afternoon also present were J C Harris city schools superintendent and J C King county schools superintendent.
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Brittain
Rome
M_L Brittain
Woman's Club of
J C Harris
J C King
Atlanta salesman's bankruptcy filing cited
Lee F jcouvais of Atlanta a salesman filed yesterday a voluntary petition in bankruptcy asserting abilities amounting to bees and lacking assets. Deputy Clerk Stanton Menley recorded the filing.
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Lee F
Rome Plans Homecoming for Wilson Visit
Rome Georgia February 4 Special Rome Chamber of Commerce plans a great home-coming for former resident Mr Woodrow Wilson as guest of honor. A fall event is envisioned if President Wilson and Mrs Wilson can attend.
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Rome
Woodrow Wilson
Errelf
Dicks Hurt in Hotel Lobby Fall in Thomasville
Thomasville Georgia February 4 a Whitestone Marble Works traveling representative T G Dicks of Atlanta was badly hurt when he fell in the Torco hotel lobby He struck his head and suffered severe injuries amid a spasmodic attack while staying several days in a condition unfitting him for work He is a resident of Augusta and the incident occurred in the lobby of the Torco hotel
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Thomasville
Torco
T G. Dicks
Whitestone Marble Works
Atlanta
Augusta
Response to Wires From Burns Relatives In Augusta
Manager Burns requested return home with a competent escort. He was transported to the city hospital this afternoon and is in serious condition with a severe head wound from striking a marble floor.
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Burns
Augusta
City Hospital
Informer Proves Thief in Verdele Store Breakin
Special CINE Dawdell reports a Black man confessed to breaking into the fruit and gaudy store of J D Morris last night. A large quantity of contents and $25 in cash from the sash register were taken. the thief used a key fitting the front door lock.
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Verdele
Cine Dawdell
J D Morris
Cordele Awards Street Paving Contract to West Construction
At a bond commission meeting with engineer Arthur Pew of Atlanta, Cordele awarded the sheet asphalt paving contract for the city streets to West Construction Company of Chattanooga. The bid stood at 74,000 dollars, with the bond issue estimated around 120,600 dollars.
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Cordele
Bond Commission
Arthur Pew
Atlanta
West Construction Company
Chattanooga
Nea Berry School Girls Thanked by Mrs Sayre
In Rome Ga on February 4 a wedding present to Miss Jensie Wilson now Mrs Francs B Sayre was a hand loom rug at the Martha Herre school. The girls received an autograph letter of thanks and appreciation from Mrs Sayre for the tribute.
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Rome
Specialij
Jensie Wilson
Francs B .Sayre
Martha Herre
Sayre
London Honors Captain Inch for Volturno Rescue
Captain Francis Inch received the freedom of London's city, accompanied by a gold medal, a gold watch and chain, a purse of gold, and Lloyd's silver medal. The presentation also included a diamond and sapphire pendant and a silver tea service for Mrs Inch, as the Volturno commander is remembered from the mid Atlantic disaster that claimed 135 lives.
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London
Inch
Francis Inch
Volturno
Mid- Atlantic
City of London
Lloyd's
Brouthers Named Manager of Augusta Ball Club
Augusta Ga February 4 The Des Gusts Baseball Association signed Arthur Brouthers as manager and began organizing the team for Augusta's return to the South Atlantic league. Brouthers previously managed the Paducah club and led it to a pennant last year.
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Augusta
Degusts Baseball Association
Arthur Brouthers
Paducah
New Probation Law In Effect In Floyd County
Floyd County becomes the third in the state to implement the new probation law following Chatham and Fulton. The last grand jury urged Judge Moses Wright to appoint an officer and set salary. The judge will select the appointee this week from over twenty applicants.
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Rome
Floyd Country
Chatham and
Fulton
Moses Wright
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Agricultural College
Ficers
W.O. Armstrong
Glynn
Third National Bank OF Atlanta
AE Toads
Nea Berry School
Mrs. Sayre
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Augusta Ball Club
National Bank
Third National Bank
South
Ladies’ Department
Savings Department
Frank Hawkins
Jos A. M’cord
John W Grant
John N Goddard
Fromas C. Erwin
Byers
A. M Bergstrom
W. OB
A. Mmers
A. J. Hansell
H. M. Atkinson
DR. F. Phinizy
Milton Dargan
Ment Royal Insu
THOS
C. Erwin
John W. Grant
Cashier Capitalist President
McCord Stewart Co
H. M'Cord
Jos
A. McOrd
James H. Nunnally
The
Nunnally Co
J. Carroll Payne
T. N. Goddard
Conklin
Tim Plate and Metal Co
Newspapr
Gmachive
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