John H Gordon Hurt In Auto Crash In Front Of Home
John H Gordon was severely injured when struck by a car driven by W C Oakes of Hubbell Oakes Motor Co in front of 661 Fonce de Leon avenue after alighting from a street car. He underwent surgery at SS Joseph infirmary and remained in serious condition.
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SS Joseph Infirmary
John H Gordon
W C Oakes
Hubbell-Oakes Motor Company
Fonce de Leon Avenue
Gordon
Mr Oakes
Car accident ends with hospital rush for Mrs Gordon
Cole machine struck Mrs Gordon on Ponce de Leon avenue as she lay unconscious. Cole carried her to her home and summoned Dr Edenfield. She was rushed to St Joseph's for immediate hospital care after the collision on the left side of the street. Mr Oakes reported the event to police, posted $500 bond, and Mrs Gordon is identified as 23 years old wife of John H Gordon, an automobile dealer with offices in the Healey building.
Unknown Assaults DREWRY Near Griffin
Griffin Georgia February 16 Special Sam Drewry a prominent Brooks farmer was assaulted as he rode into town at about seven near Experiment Street. A rock struck him on the head and he was severely injured. He reached town where a physician dressed his wounds. He was accompanied by Mr and Mrs E Crawford Miss Jewel Tarpley and Claudie Henderson. No suspect was seen and officers have not apprehended anyone.
Marine Recruit Station Sets Early February Enlistment Record
The United States Marine recruiting station reports a record for enlistments during the first ten days of February, with ten men accepted for service, an average of one per day. Lieutenant Harold Cotve calls the achievement very fine given the corps's small enlisted strength.
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United States Marine
Harold Cotvecoresses
Indigestion Linked to Hyperacidity and Gas Build Up
A noted authority explains that undigested food ferments in the stomach due to hyper acidity, causing souring, belching, heartburn, and flatulence. He recommends four ounces of rad Gaits with a tablespoonful in water for a week, then using harmless salts from grape and lemon acids with thia to promote digestion.
Chalmers Dealers Gather in Atlanta From Five States
Automobiles from Georgia Florida Alabama North Carolina South Carolina and nearby states converge on Atlanta for a Chalmers convention. Paul Smith vice president of Chalmers Motor Car Company travels to speak with dealers about a new selling plan devised by Hugh Chalmers. Local distributor Joseph Blount supports preparations as the group arrives Friday night for meetings and social events.
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Chalmers
Atlanta
South
Georga
Florida
Alabama
North Caroliina
South Carolina
Paul Smith
Chalmers Motor Car Company
Hugh Chalmers
Amelia
Joseph Blount
Chalmers Caro
Smith
Biount
Dance disaster in Colquitt wounds three men fatally feared
Special report from Colquitt county details a bloody affray at a home dance. Nolan McQuaig was severely injured and Gregory Moree shot. Jesse Akridge cut. Walter Williams allegedly shot Moree. Maitland Inn fire follows separate report with $16,000 loss but no injuries.
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Moulicis
Walter Wiliams
Colquitt County
Nolan McQuaig
Gregory Moree
Jesse Akridge
McQuaix
Moree
Twitch
Napoleon McQuaie
Adolphua Blackburn
Maitland Inn
Maitland
Fla
Doctor Bryant found dead in Valdosta house with foul play suspected
Valdosta Ga February 1 special Dr Bryant a veterinary surgeon recently moved from Ashburn Ga was found dead in a southern Valdosta residence under circumstances indicating foul play Lilla Jolson in charge reported the death to Police Chief Dampier saying she found him dead in his room The coroner's jury adjourned after ordering TéHa Johnson May Brown and two men witnesses The two sons in Ashburn were expected to arrive to take charge of the body
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Valdosta
Bryant
Ashburn
Lilla Jolson
Dampier
Freeman
TéHa Johnson
May Brown
Dan O Brien
Tim Rudd
Funeral Services of Col Wilkinson at Valdosta Today
Colonel James M Wilkinson of Valdosta dies after illness. He helped build the Valdosta Southern Railway and served as vice president of Georgia and Florida Railway. Survivors include wife two daughters Miss Marian Wilkinson and Howell Wilkinson. Funeral and interment set for Thursday.
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Col. Wilkinson
Valdosta
Valdosta. Ga
James M. Wilkinnson
Augusta
Georgia and
Augustana
James M. Wilkinson
The
Georgia and Flonda Railway
Pine Heights
Dirs Hugh Dorsey
Atlanta
Marian Wilkinson
Saldosta
Withingon
Howell Wilkinson
Wiking
Western Union Chief LeadsAtlanta Inspection Tour
Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union Telegraph Co with top officials visited Atlanta offices as part of the annual inspection tour. Carlton met visitors at a luncheon at the Piedmont Driving Club before departing to Macon Georgia. The party includes A R Brewer G M Yorke W N Fashbaugh Lewis McKisick and W C Merry. Last season Yellowstone Park reported record visitors with 8000 passings through.
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Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlanta
Western Union
Carlton
Theodore Mail H.C Worthen
Fledmont
Macon
R Brewer
G M. Yorke
W N Fashbaugh
Lewis McKis Ick
W C Merry
Locomobile Stolen From Dr Jamea N Ellis Near Valdosta
The Locomobile of Dr Jamea N Ellis with license 4501 was stolen Tuesday afternoon. It was seen on Auburn Avenue around 9 o clock with rear seats filled and heading toward Maton. Valdosta reports a description match seen on Wednesday afternoon. The car is dark green with red trim and brass finishing and carries an octagon Tampa on the rear. An extra tire was found in the rear.
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Jamea N Ellis
Auburn Avenue
Maton
Valdosta
Tampa
Harris arrested for robbery at Meigs in Waycross
Waycross Georgia February 16 Sheriff Pittman tonight arrested Clarence Harris charged with taking about 100 dollars worth of jewelry from a Meigs store last week It is alleged Harris had been peddling the jewelry and was preparing to go to Jacksonville when located by Sheriff Pittman
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Waycross
Pittman
Clarence Harris
Meigs
Harris
Jacksonville
Sheritt Pittman
Seven Convicts Escape After Wounding Guard
Seven convicts escaped from a state road force near Greenville North Carolina after a guard was wounded by a pickaxe. The assailant seized the guard’s gun and fired at a second guard. shots misfired and the guard’s rifle jammed. A large posse of citizens joined officers in the manhunt for the escapees.
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Greenville
Here
Joseph McLawhorn
Fund to Buy Limb for Crippled Boy Nearly Completed
An elevator boy raised 350 cents, a Regenstein's saleswoman gave 41, A and M school boys added 33, totaling 7110 with 210 remaining to fund an artificial leg for Jeff Davis. Georgia Children’s Home Society supports the effort prompted by a Constitution story. Two Atlanta dealers offer to sell a leg at cost as promoters race to finish today.
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Hurt
Regenstein
Jef! da
Georgia Childrens Home Society
Constitution
Atlantane
Atlanta
Artifleme Ints
California Fig Syrup of Figs advertisement claim
An old prose ad touts a fruit laxative for children and adults called California Fig Syrup of Figs. It urges using a teaspoonful to cleanse bowels, promising a return to a well and playful child, and directs buyers to seek genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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Surat
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Whitehall Street
Roche
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J. M. High Company
Ratine
Madras
M. High CO
Dr. Bryant
Yellowstone Park
Ellis
Achid
Daniel
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Earl & Wilson
Nettleton and
Howard & Foster
Daniel Bros. Co
United States
Nujol
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Bayonne
Naewsparp
Ekreh
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