Local notes from Mr Vernon area and surrounding towns
A collection of short items: Mrs S A Lynn and child visit Mrs Margaret Abt. Rev L E Brady assists in Reidsville revival. Kodak film service at Oconee Pharmacy. D A McRae family returns from Savannah. Albany visitors to Mrs Missouri McRae. bargain sales at The Fair Store closing July 22. Celeste Kent visits from Glenwood. lost ice scales near Ailey. Dr Otis Rackley to Millen. Brewtons travel to Willacoochee. church services and prayer meetings at McGregor and Mt Vernon. Christian Endeavor meetings Tuesdays. Warren Baggerly visiting. Stanfield Strickland and Opal Durrence guests of Rogers. former Barnesville resident now with ATL selling in Mt Vernon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield
Troy Strickland
Albany
Opal Durrence
Reidsville
H. Rogers
Mr. Stanfield
Rogers
Mt Vernon
Mr. Strickland
Revival closes at Oak Grove with eighteen added to church
The Oak Grove revival ended Saturday after a week with two services daily and a large turnout. Eighteen joined the church eleven by baptism and seven by letter before the closing, with further baptisms planned for August at the bridge. Regular church activities continue as the Sunday school and B Y P U report good progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Humphreys
Annie McIntyre
Nannie Lou
Julia Register
Annie Reynolds
Roy Wood
Nannie McIntyre
George Reynolds
Matte McIntyre
S. S
Alston
Peterson Announces Candidacy for Georgia General Assembly
Hugh Peterson Jr declares his run for representative of Montgomery County in Georgia for the next General Assembly, subject to the September 13 primary rules. Dated June 27, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Residence for sale in Mt. Vernon Ga on hwy
For immediate sale a residence in the western Mt. Vernon area described as a desirable location and low figure. Contact H. L. Wilt Mt. Vernon Ga with price noted as 2-ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
H. L. Wilt
AXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Advertises Stimulating Effects
An old advertisement touts AXA TIVE BROMO QUININE claiming tonic and laxative benefits without head effects or nervousness. It contrasts with ordinary Quinine and urges readers to note the full product name and look for E W Grove’s signature. Price shown is 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E W. Grove
Mrs J B Cannady Dies at Vidalia Hospital
Mrs J B Cannady of North Mt Vernon died last Sunday morning at four o clock in Vidalia Hospital after four weeks of confinement following months of illness. Wife of J B Cannady she came to this county fifteen years ago and earned wide esteem. She leaves five daughters and three sons and was active in the Baptist church for 25 years. Her funeral was held Monday at Braddy cemetery conducted by Rev S D Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cannady
North
Mt. Vernon
Vidalia Hospital
Cannady
Emanuel
S. D. Walker
Vidalia
Georgia's food self sufficiency grows as exports rise
Georgia moves toward self maintenance in foodstuffs with June hog sales totaling substantial value through cooperative markets. State experts note rising grain and provender production, reduced dependence on distant sources, and a shift to diversified crops that strengthen soil and farm incomes for the future.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Commonwealth
Hog Sale at Lyons September 19 Aims for High Prices
The Lyons Progress reports a hog sale in Toombs County on September 19 led by County Agent C. G. Garner. Farmers prep stock for a cooperative sale expected to attract buyers and fetch high market prices while ensuring fair treatment. sellers with extended tusks should remove them before loading to avoid injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
C. G. Garner
Toombs County
Twelve Months Support Appraisers Named in Conner Estate
The appraisers appointed upon the application of Mrs. Mary Sconner widow of B F Conner for twelve months support out of the estate have filed their return. The Court of Ordinary will pass the application at the next regular term on the first Monday in August 1922. Dated July 3 1922. J C McAllister Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Montgomery County
Mary Sconner
B. F. Conner
Court of Ordinary
J. C. McAllister
Sheriff Sale Of 24 Acre Parcel In 275th District
The sale will occur before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in August 1922 within legal hours to the highest cash bidder. Property is Lot No 1 of the Richard Farmer estate division, 24 acres in the 275th G M District, awarded to Easter Farmer, levied to satisfy an execution in favor of John Jay McArthur assigned to R L O Neal. Property identified by transferee R L O Neal. notice given to tenant as required. July 3 1922. E E BURCH Sheriff J WADE JOHNSON Attorney for R L O Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Montgomery County
G. M
Richard Farmer
Easter Farmer
Justice Court
John Jay McArthur
R. L. O’neal
R. L. O'Neal
E. E. Burch
J. Wade Johnson
Auction Sale Under Court Order in Alston Georgia
Under a June 10 1922 order of Judge Eschel Graham the Superior Court of Montgomery County Georgia will sell on the first Tuesday in August 1922 at the courthouse in Alston multiple parcels including lots 4 and 6 in block 5 and the brick store building on part of lot 3 in block 5 with the barkine house of Citizens Bank of Alston. Furniture and fixtures used by the bank will also be sold. G W Lankford Liquidating Agent of Citizens Bank of Alston.
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Georgia
Montgomery County
Eschel Graham
Superior Court
Said County
Court House
Alston
J. L. Wilkes
T. L. Wilkes
Barkine
Citizens Bank of Alston
G. W. Lankford
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Advertises PAZO ointment promising cure for piles in six to fourteen days. Claims include relief from itching, burning and discomfort with suppositions of reduced bleeding and protruding piles.
Emotions Laughter and Weeping Linked to Self View
The passage argues sudden glory drives laughter, born of self approval or others' defects, signaling pusillanimity in many. Sudden dejection follows loss of hope or power, affecting those relying on external helps. Both laughs and cries are rapid motions, not lasting amusements or sorrows.
Cairngorm Stone Named National Emblem for Scots
The New York Sun notes the cairngorm as Scotland’s national emblem, valued for sentiment over beauty. It is a yellowish quartz mined mainly southwest of Banff, widely set in kilt pins and dirk hafts, and also found in Brazil, Siberia, Colorado, and North Carolina under various names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Banff
Brazil
Siberia
Colorado
North Carolina
Power of Progress in the Age of Electricity
Electricity marks a turning point in American industry from water power to coal and water powered plants. The rapid delivery of power from distant plants through coordinated research and engineering fuels industrial growth and efficiency.
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America
Differing Tea Tastes Across Cultures and Tips
Russians prefer lemon in tea while Germans add cinnamon and rum. Tartary tribes boil tea with soda then butter and salt to eat. Tea with lemon aids sleep at night and helps fever. avoid milk. A pinch of soda does not strengthen flavor. salt enhances taste.
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Germany
Tartary
Central Asia
River Wash Barges Furnish Parisian Laundry Tubs
The Seine serves as a massive wash tub for Paris with hundreds of lavoirs anchored along its banks. Women wash here in shallow water using wooden paddies, renting stalls for two sous per wash, often without hot water or soap. The sound of paddies beating echoes across the river.
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Seine
Paris
Normandy
Brittany
Lavoirs
Picnic on Ohoopee River Members Honor Guests
Mrs. W H Anderson hosted a Monday picnic on the Ohoopee River honoring Ruby Odom of Vidalia and Velma Rae Smith of Alamo. Guests included Dr and Mrs J A Camp plus several family and friends. rain briefly dampened the afternoon but the group enjoyed fishing, conversation, and river breezes.
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W. H. Anderson
Ohoope River
Ruby Odom
Vidalia
Velma Rae Smith
Alamo
J. A. Camp
J . Mayo
O ' Franklin
Simons
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Energy Booster
Tonic claims purifies blood and enriches iron levels to improve appetite and appearance. Promises to destroy malaria and grip germs with a strengthening, invigorating effect. Sold for 60 cents and described as appealing to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Pension money to be paid in Toombs County
Judge P. S. Hagan reports that Confederate pensioners of Toombs county will be paid their pensions on application. This is welcome news for the old veterans and widows.
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P. S. Hagan
Toombs County
State Examination for Teachers August 4 and 5
The regular state examination for teachers will be held Friday and Saturday August 4 and 5. The 1922 reading course for teachers lists titles and prices from Southern School Book Depository and Ginn Co. Courses and book prices are given and a six week summer school certifies renewal of professional or first grade certificates with proof of completion.
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Georgia
Kerdall & Mirick
Southern School Book Depository
Auburn Ave
Atlanta
Dressler
Rapeer’s Consolidated Rural School
Parker
Ginn & Co
Commerce Hall
Melon Season Successful in Toombs County
Georgia soil proves suitable for watermelons as Lyons district ships about 100 carloads by Wednesday with 50 to 75 more expected. Despite first major attempt by Toombs county farmers to market melons, results are positive though not ideal, with no grounds for complaint.
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Lyons
Toombs County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Vernon
S. A. Lynn
Margaret Abt
L. E Brady
Kodak
Oconee Pharmacy
Vernon
D. A. McRae
Savannah
Thad Huckabee
John O
Missouri McRae
J. W. Ogden
Americus
F. Lee McRae
McRae
W. T. Stuckey
Lumber City
R- F. McRae
Celeste Kent
Glenwood
Chas. Frizzelle
Ailey
L. Williamson
Ailey, Ga
Otis Rackley
Millen
F. L. Rackley
Fred G. Brewton
Willacoochee
Rev
A. G. Brewton
McGregor Presbyterian Church
W C. Copeland
Hack Branch
Christian Endeavor
Mt. Vernon, Presbyterian Church
Warren Baggerly
Mr. Baggerly
Barnesville
Coast Line
Oak Grove
Gladys Leggett
Gordon Richardson
Humphreys
Will Hughes
Julia
Samantha Register
Swainsboro
J. A. Reynolds
Montgomery
Mt. Vernon, Ga
Lyons Progress
Sheriff’s Sale
National” Stone OF
Scots
Power
Ruby Franklin
Hope and
Ben Franklin
Nell Hollas
Myrtice
Aries
Castoria
Eng Aan
Mason’s
Attery Service
Riley
Uvalda
Mt. Vernon Drug Co
MT. Vernon, Georcia
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