Houston Primary Yields Close County Races
Houston County voters backed candidates in a tight primary with about 1,400 ballots counted. C. H. Hardison named clerk of the superior court. J. E. Carney, George B. Feagin, Zack Hayes, Ed Rape, Zeke Wimberly win five county commissioner seats. J. Wynne nominated sheriff. A. B. Schilling coroner. J. R. Mathews named surveyor. A. M. Anderson leads for treasurer. J. D. Cherry ahead for tax collector. R. B. Hardison for tax receiver.
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J. E. Carney
George B. Feagin
Zack Hayes
Ed Rape
Zeke Wimberly
Fort Valley
W. Wynne
A. B. Schilling
J. R. Mathews
Houston County
A. M. Anderson
J. D. Cherry
R. B. Hardison
Stubborn cough relief sold in Butler Georgia
Foley's Honey & Tar Compound advertised by H. J. Porter of Butler GA claims to soothe raw inflamed throat and bronchial tubes. The ad warns against substitutes and urges stopping a stubborn coughing spell with this remedy.
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Foley’s
H. J. Porter
Butler
Woman Shot by Pistol Under Pillow near Girard
Mrs Anna B. Moses wife of W Moultrie Moses a prominent banker and businessman of Girard Alabama was accidentally killed at 7 this morning at the family residence near Girard The pistol under the pillow discharged striking her temple She was 35 and leaves four children and a late father S I Moses The community was shocked by the tragedy.
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Columbus
Anna B. Moses
W. Moultrie Moses
Girard
Ala
Moses
S. I. Moses
New Highway To Columbus Links Macon To Columbus Route
A committee completed a plan for a model highway from Macon to Columbus via Reynolds and Junction City. They organized a stock company to build a Flint River steel bridge at Roberta Reynolds, with road upgrades in Crawford Taylor and Muscogee counties. Officials include C H Neisler Leland Henderson Charles W Moore E H Hyman.
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Macon
Columbus
Reynolds
Junction City
Flint River
Roberta
C. H. Neisler
Reynolds Bank
Leland J. Henderson
Columbus Board of Trade
Charles W. Moore
E. H. Hyman
Chamber of Commerce
Bibb County
Crawford County
Macon-Columbus
Crawford
Taylor
Talbot
Moore
Butler
Taylor County
Court House
Messrs
G. C. Staith
T. J. Hart
W. M. Brown
Howard
Muscogee
Thomas H Pearsons
Capt. Heath
Colt
Lalbot
Hyman
Frank C. Battey
Savannah
Savannah Automobile Association
Mr. Battey
Savannah-Macon-Columbus highway plan gains support
The Macon News notes strong backing for a Savannah Macon Columbus highway with four officials who mapped the route ready to push the proposal. An appropriation funds the Flint River bridge with a small balance soon covered by the stock company.
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Faor
Savannah-Macon
Columbus
Macon
Flint River
Macon News
Macon Hosts Georgia Jubilee Festival May 19 21
Macon announces a three day Georgia Jubilee starting May 19 with King Carnival at the Municipal Building. A Fort Hawkins pageant, floral parade, band concerts, jubilee balls, illuminated night parade, and various contests attract visitors funded by local merchants.
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New Orleans
St.Louis
Kansas City
Georgia Jubilee Association
Bridges Smith
Prince Prosperity
Georgia
Fort Hawkins
Macon
Kicapoo Worm Killer Promoted for Child Ailments
An old advertisement claims a candy confection named Kicapoo Worm Killer expels worms and soothes common child illnesses. It urges parents to buy a box at the druggist for 25e, promising easy use with no coaxing needed.
Willis G. Carson Dead Former Butler Resident
Willis G. Carson also known as Willis Carson died at 8 o clock in a private sanitarium. He was born in Butler Ga October 2 1877 and moved to Columbus as a boy. Survived by sister Mrs Frederick A Pomeroy two uncles R A Carson J T Carson and two aunts Mrs L C Waters and Mrs W B Hinton. Funeral Friday at 11 o clock from the home of his uncle R A Carson conducted by Dr L R Christie.
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Butler
W. G. Carson
Willis Carson
A.A. Carson
Columbus
Carson
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Willis G. Carson
Macon
R. A. Carson
Second Avenue
L. R. Christie
A. A. Carson
Frederick A. Pomeroy
Eufaula
Ala
R. A. and
J. T. Carson
L. C. Waters
W. B. Hinton
Miami, Fla
Dr King’s New Discovery Reputable Cough Remedy
A Ohio woman Jennie Fleming credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a cough three years long. The ad urges readers with stubborn coughs to buy a 50 cent bottle, promising relief or money back and noting a larger price of 31.00 at the druggist alongside Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pimples.
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Dr. King
Jennie Fleming
New Dover
Ohio
Dr. Kin
Jennie Flemming
Bucklen
Fire destroys Fickling home eight miles north of Butler
Thursday morning a blaze swept through Major William H. Fickling’s country house at Ficklings mill, eight miles north of Butler. Dr G W Fickling, heir, had recently spent much on remodeling. five Hartman family rooms and two rooms used by Dr and Mrs Fickling were lost with spacious interiors. Loss about 3500 dollars with no insurance. Hartman and family aided by neighbors. Rebuilding planned promptly.
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William H. Fickling
Ficklings Mill
Butler
G. W. Fickling
Robert Hartman
Hortman
Fickiing
Hartman
Dr. Fickling
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Houston
Ouston County
Iley
R. E. Brown
C. H. Hardison
H. J. Peagler
Butler Fertilizer Company
Butler, GA
H. A. Hinton
Jackson Square
New’ Highway
Big Jay
Mr. W. G. Carson
W. H. Fickling
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Cashier
P. Robertson
T. Cashier
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