Syracuse and Fitzgerald Ties to New Town Vision in South Georgia
In 1895 1905 Fitzgerald Georgia promotes Syracuse a river town site to attract home seekers and tourists. Riverview Land and Immigration Company backs a $25 business lot and $20 residence plot plan with river access railroad links and planned factories. Officers led by S A Justice Fidgey real estate man drive this expansion as bank figures show strong local finance.
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Shacktown
South
South Georgia
Syracuse
Riverview Land and Immigration Company
Fitzgerald
F. C. and
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5. A. Justice
Justice
Frisco
I. B. Ware
Witzgerald
E. W. Stetson
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Exchange Bank
J. B. Seanor
Pitzgerald Colony
BW. Ryman
W. W. Garbert
Garbert Lamber .Compans
Wright, Ga
JM. McDonald
Cal Estate
Fitzgershd
River Landing
Fita
The Exchange Bank of Fitzgerald Records Growth and Achievements
The Exchange Bank of Fitzgerald highlights rapid growth and solid development since its 1901 establishment. It argues that banking facilities reflect a city’s prosperity and that busy banks support industry and trade, noting that prosperous institutions mirror prosperous communities and shape outsiders’ views.
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Chambless Grocery Co Leads Fitzgerald Wholesale Trade
CHambless Grocery Co operates two large Fitzgerald wholesale houses on Central avenue with a complete stock of staples and fancies. Incorporated in 1902, Chambless traces wholesale roots to 1898 under Mr. Chambless. The firm supplies Pittsbury’s Best flour among brands and handles popular cigars and tobaccos by carload, offering full service from two large two-floor premises.
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Pioneer
Fitzgerald
Chambless Grovery Co
Lamy Retail Grocer
Chambless Grocery Co
Chambless
Pittsbury’s Best
Canlinls
Supreme
Franklin
Men and the Trade Take Territory Around Fitzgerald
The region within 75 miles of Fitzgerald is claimed as the companys territory. Officers listed include BH F Chambless as president and general manager, B V Bowen as first vice president, J J Dorminey as second vice president, and W R Bowen as secretary.
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Fitzgerald
BH. F. Chambless
B.V. Bowen
J. J. Dorminey
W. R. Bowen
Artificial Stone For Building Purposes Featured In Georgian Plant
A feature on Fitzgerald Artificial Stone Works showcases durable, ornamental stone and brick products. The article highlights the plant as a pioneer in Georgia, supplying foundations to ornate finishes and planning expansion to other locations. Mr. J Mosher leads the firm and invites inquiries and pricing.
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Fitzgerald
Wittgeralt
Maze
Georgia
Marvelous Results of Savings Banks and Community Growth
The Home Savings Bank of Fitzgerald, now in its second year with 26 000 authorized capital, reports deposits over 70 000. The piece extols savings, noting many citizens have built foundations for fortunes, with deposits growing daily and 4 percent interest. It argues savings improve local conditions and urges readers to start saving.
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Aagtern
Ang Fitzgerald
Bani
Fitzgerald
Othera
Home Savings Bank
Home Savings Bank of
Fitsgerain
Home Savings Bank Officers and Directors Named
Interest on deposits compounded quarterly is described. The officers include E. K. Farmer as president a 8 Dorminey as vice president and J. E. Turner as cashier. Directors listed are L. W. Meakin M. W. Garbutt J. C. Boney J. B. D. Paulk E. K. Farmer and A 8 Dorminey. stockholders are portrayed as financially strong and conservative, making the bank a city pride.
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E. K. Farmer
Dorminey
J. Eb.” Turner
L. W. Meakin
M.W. Garbutt
J. C. Boney
J. B.D. Paulk
E.K. Farmer
Home Savings Bank
Fitzgerald Cotton Oil Co. keeps top price for seed
GERALD COTTON OIL CO offers seed products at Fitzgerald plant cited as one of Georgia’s best equipped. Founded 1902, it expanded with ginnery, mill, track scales, and increased capacity. Officers: K. Farmer president M. W. Garbutt VP L. W. Meakin secretary. The firm pays the highest market seed price and aims to please customers.
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Cottom
Cotton Oil Company
Fitzgerald
Al.Whitney
Iitzgerald Cotton
Georgia
K. Farmer
M.W. Garbutt
L. W. Meakin
Bank of Fitzgerald Opens With Flattering Prospects
The Citizens Bank of Fitzgerald opens for business October 24 amid strong support from local leadership. Capital of 325,000 with Hon. Drew W. Paulk as president, Robert W. Handley as vice president, and W F Rodisell as cashier. Directors include influential city and county figures and Rodisell also serves as vice president at Citizens Bank of Titusville.
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Bank of Fitegerali
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Fitzgerald
Drew W. Paulk
Pitzgerald
Robert W. Handley
W.F. ‘Rodisell
Hallwood Cash Register Ad Claims No Infringement
An advertisement for Hallwood cash registers asserts all models are free from patent infringement claims and threatens legal action against any contrary statements. It defends guarantees, condemns rival claims as lies, and accuses competitors of paid propaganda to boost false sales.
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Hallwood
United States
Hallwood Cash Register
Fitzgerald Compress Co. Adds Large New Plant in 1904
The Fitzgerald compression plant, tied to the Cotton Gil Company, has expanded with three vast cotton warehouses since fall 1904. The hydraulic press handles 2000 tons, the largest in south Georgia, with expected annual bale receipts near 20 000. Officers listed include B B Wilcox president EK Warmer vice president L W Meskin secretary treasurer and E E Bailey superintendent.
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Cotton Gil Company
Fitzgerald
Compresa
South Georgia
B. B.wilcox
EK. Warmer
L. W. Meskin
E. E. Bailey
Georgia women report on San Francisco UDC convention
The DailyConstitution correspondent in Macon summarizes the San Francisco United Daughters of the Confederacy gathering. Katherine Latham from Georgia lauds the convention as successful and harmonious, notes nominations for vice president and honors for Mrs Voorhies and Mrs Raines, and describes reports, crosses distribution, and a Confederate grave planting feature with state delegates and trees at the government hospital grounds. Marietta hosts a flower show by the Skeneesaw chapter with chrysanthemums and light lunches January 1-3.
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San Francisco
Katherine Latham
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mies Latham
Greenville
Uniten Daughters of the Confederacy
Gmount
L. H. Raines
Savannah
Mra. Gabpett
Committee On
Mags. Hickman
Gabbett
San Francisco Chronicle
Georgia
James Kenry Parker
New York
Oliva Arrington
Alabama
Ihe
Stockbridge
Florida
Water Oak
A. Voorhies
3. B. Fowler
E. Bailey
Mortimer Glover
South Carolina
Valerie
Austin
Texas
Live Oak
Katie Childress
Louisiana
Charles Eliott
Virginia
Alexander B. White
Tennessee
D. €. Lani
James H
Campbell
Missouri
Andrew Broadus
Kentucky
Lilie McDowell
Mississippi
Magnolia
HL Voorhies
Government Hospital
Marietta
Skennesaw
L. B. Rabeson
Merchant Tailoring Offers New Styles at Forsyth Street
A. Batzky of 37 Nort Forsyth displays new styles and patterns with careful inspection. He warrants every goods in his store and guarantees his prices are reasonable.
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A. Batzky
Nort Forsyth
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B. W. Stetson
J.D. Dorminey
Robert V. Boeven
W. F. Bowen
Empire Mercantile Company
Be. T. James
Planters’ Warehouse & Loan Company
B. F. Chambless
Chambless Grocery Company
H. M. Warren
J.D. McLauchtin
McTauchtin Taimber Company
H. “W. Stetson
Stetson Lumber Company
T.” C. Tisdell
Central Grocery
W.T. Panik
Aldine Hotel
Tt. J. Dorminey
Dorminey-Frica Lumber Company
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the Exchange Bank OF Fitzgerald
Rless Grocery Company Incorporated
Gerald Cotton Oil CO
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Bank of Fitzgerald Ofens- For
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U. S
Women’s Club News
Mra. Gabbett
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