Fendig Resigns as Head of Mutual Light and Water Co
Albert Fendig has resigned as president of the Mutual Light and Water company effective August 1. A New York representative surveyed Brunswick’s local situation and will report findings to the head office, with a successor expected soon. Fendig split focus from private business, citing pressure on his time.
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Albert Fendig
Mutual Light and Water Company
Fendig
Fendi
New York
Brunswick
Refinery Plant Progress with 1600 Men At Atlantic Refining
M J Welsh, superintendent, stated oil refining would begin this year at the Atlantic Refining plant as 1600 workers push rapid construction. Management is satisfied and expects the refinery wheels to move within six months.
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M. J. Welsh
Atlantic Refining Company
County Engineers Seek Federal Aid Over Dixie Highway Paving
E R Conant and F E Twitty returned from Washington after lobbying the government on Dixie Highway paving from the city limits to Parkwood. They pressed for a federally approved asphalt type on a 2 inch surface with a gravel base, arguing the county’s right to select among state and federal approved pavements. The dispute pits Atlantic Filthitic and Smith Construction bids against federal standards, with a decision due within ten days.
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E. R. Conant
F. E. Twitty
Board of County Commissioners
Washington
Federal Highway Department
Parkwood
Atlantic Fitulithic Company
Richmond
Topeka
Neel
Crossland
Smith Construction Co
State Highway Commission
Thepartment
Messers. Conant and Twitty
State Highway Department
Marriages Surge at Glynn County Ordinary's Office
In Glynn County, Georgia, Ordinary Edwin M. Dart reports thirteen marriage licenses issued in four days. He describes a flurry of ceremonies including a couple married at his office with witnesses G. Campbell and Vida Hilliard and another at his house with Harry Lawton Smith and Mamie Lois Sharit. Several colored couples also sought marriage, and the ordinary jokes about becoming famous for the count.
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Glynn County Court House
Edwin M. Dart
G. Campbell
Vida Hilliard
Harry Lawton Smith
Mamie Lois Sharit
Rumanian Forces Occupy Budapest
Berlin August 5 Romanian troops about 30 000 entered Buda Pesth yesterday according to city dispatches. The occupation marks a major advance in the regional conflict with Romanian forces moving into the Hungarian capital.
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Berlin
Buda-Pesth
Prize Sonora ad winners in News contest
Mrs Pauline C Willy of 800 Richmond Street wins the grand prize for a Hudson Super Six acrostic advertisement in the News ad writing contest. Second prize goes to Mrs Willy for Velvet flour promotion by Lott Lewis Co. Third prize earned by A C Wood for U No bread Fathers Steam Bakery ad.
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Big News
News Yesterday
H. M. Miller Furniture Company
News
Pauline C. Willy
Richmond Street
Hudson
Wylly
Sonora
Lott-Lewis Company
A. C. Wood
U-No Bread and Fathers Steam Bakery
Striking War Updates From August Fronts and Senate
The dispatches report Pershing informing the War Department that 98,497 US troops remained overseas on August 31. Bolshevik reports claim fierce street fighting near Onega as Allied forces failed to retake the city after sixteen hours. Senator Tom as of Colorado delivers a fiery address accusing railroad workers of treason while the Senate confirms three Shipping Board nominees: Payne of Illinois Scott of Connecticut Robinson of California.
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London
Onega
Washington
Senate
John Barton Payne
Illinois
Thomas A. Scott
Connecticut
Henry M. Robinson
California
United States Shipping Board
Farley Clothing executive praises Brunswick store growth
John D Murphy of New York, leading Farley Clothing, visits Brunswick to oversee the chain's 100 stores. He commends the local Farley estore under M P Livany for rapid progress and growing customer base, calling Brunswick highly progressive among Farley locations.
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John D .Murphy
Farley Clothing Company
New York
Mr. Murphy
Brunswick
Farley
M. P. Livany
Farley Estore
Contest closes with cooperative advertisers and generous support
The recent contest closed smoothly as advertisers and participants cooperated generously. The News thanks all who contributed to a friendly, easygoing process and the overall success of the event.
Farewell reception for Edgewood S S officers before Liverpool voyage
Knights of Columbus host farewell for Edgewood ship officers aboard the S S Edgewood. Captain delivers toast thanking the entertainers. Mrs Andrew Ross and Miss Helen Lomi hostesses. Buffet lunch, dancing to Hummel's orchestra. Wednesday dances suspended until further notice.
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Knights of Columbus
S. S. Edgewood
Liverpool
England
Brunswick Giants Meet Atlanta Cubs In Norwich Park
The Brunswick Giants face the Atlanta Cubs in a three game series starting at 4 30 p m at Norwich Park. The Cubs have swept visiting teams this season while the Giants rest before the in state Collegians contest.
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Brunswick Giants
Atlanta Cubs
Giants
Artis
Collegians
Norwich Park
Wood-Bailey Clothing Offers 300 Heat Suits At $10
The Wood Bailey Clothing Co advertises three hundred hot weather suits on sale at ten dollars each. They highlight stocked options for stout and short stout men in a variety of patterns as part of a community help effort.
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Wood- Bailey Clothing Co
Hampton buys 45 acre Rose Hill tract in Baltimore
The Washington Times reports Thomas Hampton of that city recently purchased a forty five acre land parcel known as Rose Hill in Baltimore. Hampton is father of T K Hampton who, with several city gentlemen, is raising funds for the South Atlantic Maritime Corporation.
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Washington Times
Thomas Hampton
Cit
Baltimore
Rose Hill
Times
T K. Hampton
Mitty
South Atlantic Maritime Corporation
President Warns Hoarders as Cost of Living Weighed
President proposes new legislation to cut living costs and orders the justice department to prosecute hoarders under the food control act. Grain guarantees stay at 2.26 per bushel to shield prices while debates hinge on price fixing and European aid.
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Wilson
Congress
U.S. Department of Justice
Count Hey
Julius Kaynes
The
Grain Corporation
Europe
Chicago
County Commissioners Approve Bond Issuance and FarmBuilding Work
At a regular meeting the county commissioners, with Twitty and Constant Miller present, authorized a state appropriation increase and bond issuance. Fifty thousand dollars in bonds will be issued September first Tuesday, with pro rata costs paid by buyers. A new cooking and dining house at the county farm was approved and Health Board funds of 5000 were let to a two-board committee, to be secured by a loan and added to the 1920 list.
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Twitty
Constant Miller
Atlanta
Continental Trust Company
Health Board
Wilson to address congress on cost of living message
Washington August 5 Wilson will address a message to congress soon on the cost of living as soon as he has time to write it. White House officials say the message will include all recommendations submitted by the Attorney General and those approved by other officials.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Atlantic Raises Funds for Brunswick Share in Maritime Corp
A committee led by Major S. K. Brown and others was appointed Friday night to raise the remaining Brunswick share of 5650 in the South Atlantic Maritime Corporation. Half was subscribed at the meeting. solicitors reported near unanimous support and hope to complete subscriptions today. Subscriptions distribute stock pro rata to encourage broad ownership among local business leaders and merchants who will benefit from Latin American shipping.
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Major S. K. Brown
Millard Reese
E. C. Bruce
Constant Miller
W. M. Oates
Walter S. Nathan
Brunswick
South Atlantic Maritime Corporation
S. K. Brown
Latin America
Four Cornered Race in Mississippi Governor Contest
Memphis August 5 reports indicate Oscar Johnson leads former Governor Longino in a four cornered race for governor. Ross Collins attorney general and Lee Russell lieutenant governor sit close behind as returns from the northern part of Mississippi come in.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Oscar Johnson
Longino
Ross Collins
Lee Russell
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