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Newspaper

Vidalia Advance

Location

Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

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Vidalia Kiwanis Hear City Manager Plan Update

Vidalia Kiwanis Club discussed Eastman city manager government plan with Wooten absent. Members noted 1922 department performance beat 1921 under councilman rule and urged health dept creation and strict open well enforcement.

Vidalia Kiwanis Club W. A. Wooten Eastman Club Vidalians Eastman Pattillo T. C. Thompson J. H. Jackson F. L. Huie

Daughters Run Down by Car In Cordele Injury Deepens

Annie Ruth Davis two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Davis was struck by a car on Twelfth avenue in Cordele. Doctors report a dislocated right shoulder a broken arm a head wound and other injuries. Ed Kiser Jr. drove the auto and investigators call the incident unavoidable.

Ed Kiser, Jr

Sensational Hat Sale Starts Saturday at Mrs Pages

Beginning Saturday December 9 at Mrs J H B Pages hats priced two ways. Hats formerly up to 8 dollars selling for 2.50 and hats from 8 to 15 dollars selling for 5.00. Only two prices offered. First fifty ladies receive a surprise.

J. H. B. Pages

Baker Business College seeks student enrollments in Vidalia

Barker president of Baker Business College announces in Vidalia on December 11 and 12 for arranging enrollment for a new school opening in January. Interested parties should write to Vidalia for a call.

Vidalia Pi PS Barker Baker Business College

Toombs and Montgomery Counties See Cotton Gains Over Last Year

Toombs county shows 8 239 bales ginned up to November 14 this year against 4 968 last year while Montgomery county records 6 547 bales versus 3 303 last year. State totals down from 780 696 to 681 427. South Georgia counties improve. Middle and North Georgia fall short of 1921.

Toombs County Montgomery County South Georgia Middle North Georgia

Hemstitching and Picoting by Mrs Glisson in Vidalia

Hemstitching and picoting services with all thread supplied offered by Mrs L C Glisson at D C Harris' Store in Vidalia Georgia. Rates are 8 and 10 cents per yard.

Hemstitching and Picoting at Vidalia Hardware

Mrs. R. M. Stanley advertises hemstitching and picoting services with all thread furnished at Vidalia Hardware Co. Store. Prices are 8 and 10 cents per yard.

R. M. Stanley Vidalia Hardware Co Vidalia, Ga

Judge B H Grace Weds Myrtis Dees in Statesboro

Cedar Crossing residents report the marriage of Judge B H Grace of Cedar Crossing to Miss Myrtis Dees of Uvalda in Statesboro on Sunday. The ceremony drew local friends and noted Cedar Crossing ties to the judge.

B. H. Grace Myrtis Dees Uvalda the Cedar,Crossing Statesboro

Huie Named President Of Methodist Bible Class

At a recent meeting of the Men's Bible class of the Methodist Sunday School F L Huie was named president for the ensuing year succeeding John T Ragan. H F Barker was elected vice president and H H Powell secretary and treasurer.

Methodist Sunday School F. L. Huie John T. Ragan H. F. Barker H. H. Powell

B Y P U Program Sermon Cast and Topics

A church gathering outlines scripture readings and speakers for a B Y P U program. Names include Johnny Gay Wendell Peacock Duffie Williams Cecil Harvey Mae Meadows Claude Phillips J W Gunter Miss Worthy Eva Hart Dorothy Huie Leila Oliver. The session features prayers for preachers and for deliverance and peace.

Johnnie Gay Wendell Peacock Duffie Williams Cecil Harvey Mae Meadows Lord and the Brethren Claude Phillips J. W. Gunter Miss Worthy Eva Hart Dorothy Huie Leila Oliver

Dave Coney Not Guilty Verdict Shocks Court

Dave Coney was found not guilty by a jury after nearly an hour of deliberation on charges she poisoned his wife with strychnine. The court plans to reconvene January 2 1923 for the grand jury and resumption of the criminal docket.

Dave Coney

Weather Favors Farm Progress Across Southeastern States

The midcrop summary reports varied farm conditions across North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Alabama Florida and Georgia. Florida reports ideal conditions while Tennessee sees declines and Hessian fly issues. Oats feed use rises in Alabama Georgia with frost ending Florida vines. corn and cotton fields are still planted in northern Alabama and north Georgia. Peanuts fetch high prices and the crop is very short.

Atlanta North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Alabama Florida Georgia

Peach County Proclamation Status Clarified By Governor

Atlanta Ga Peach County is declared a dead letter by Governor Hardwick after returns show a 7000 vote majority against the county. Secretary McLendon says he cannot issue a proclamation and must certify the face of the returns. Fort Valley supporters consider mandamus actions to contest the election if a real contest arises.

Atlanta Peach County Hardwick McLennon Fort Valley Campaign Committee McLendon Joe Davidson Sam Nunn Perry John B. Guerry Montezuma Guerry Beach County Fort Valley

W M S Bazaar Set For Fifteenth By Methodist Group

The regular Methodist W M S meeting planned a Christmas Bazaar for the 15th due to sickness in town. It will run one day in the old Boston Store building on Railroad Ave with a noon turkey dinner and an oyster supper. Cakes candies aprons and fancy work will be sold. Officers elected: President Mrs W T Jenkins Vice President Mrs J E French Secretary Mrs A F Fanning.

Boston Railroad Ave

Peacock Exit Sparks Vidalia District Commissioner Race

Dr W F Peacock withdraws from the race for county commissioner due to holding an oil inspector post and disqualification from multiple offices. J F Darby enters the race promising strong district representation and time for duties, with Peacock expressing gratitude and urging votes for Darby. The election is slated for December 13, 1922.

State Agricultural Department W. F. Peacock W. O. Donovan Peacock J. F. Darby Darby

Murchison Family Returns From Thanksgiving Visit

Mr and Mrs H K Murchison and children with Mrs N O Carter Miss Ruby Darby and Eloise and Maurine Darby returned Saturday from Brunswick where they spent Thanksgiving with relatives.

Church Board Names Officers for Various Departments

Cor Sec Mrs J T Ragan treasurer Mrs M A Russell local treasurer Mrs Jas Bracken chairman of program committee Mrs Geo S Rountree superintendent of social service Mrs C D superintendent of supplies Mrs W J Williamson superintendent of publicity Mrs Fred Hi Way teacher of Bible Study Mrs Lu Godbee teacher of Mission Study Mrs J E Sampley superintendent of Young People Mrs Brows er superintendent of Children's Dept Miss Julia Jenkins superintendent of Baby Division Mrs N Napier missionary voice agent Mrs J R Coombs Next Monday the Bible Study class will meet at the church.

J. T. Ragan M. A. Russell Treas Jas. Bracken Geo. S. Rountree C. D. Williams Fred Hi Way J. E. Sampley Brows Children’s Dept Julia Jenkins N. Napier J. R Coombs

Also Mentioned on This Page

CLUB Council Health Department Santa Claus Kiwanian Joe Hackel Whch Mark McLemore P. H. Haskins W. A. Sawyer M. F. Davis AUTO Census Dept L. C. Glisson D. C. Harris J. H. B. Page City Council Seaboard Seaboard Railway Fanning W. H. Cartee Metter Jackson Street City J. H. Duggan Duggan Methodist Bible Class J. A. Lucas J.A. Lucas Seaboard Air Line Railway Hardeman Grand Jury Wll South ERN Face OF the Returns W. T. Jenkins J. E. French A. F. Fanning DR. Peacock Commis Godbee
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