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Newspaper

Vidalia Advance

Location

Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1922

Page

2

Toombs County 1922 road and tax actions noted at Lyons

Toombs County Commissioners met at Lyons July 10 1922 approving June 12 minutes and handling delinquents tax levies and road fund expenses. Affected items include relief for 1921 taxes to several residents, warrants for defaulted road taxes, repurchase of land for taxes, and contracts for stock pen improvements and scales with Georgia & Florida Railway. Vouchers totaling 3 858 59 general fund and 2 583 09 road and bridge fund listed.

Ida Mosley John McLemore Ed Williams T. R. Walker Oscar Pringle John Baker L. V. Thorpe Ford Vidalia Georgia & Florida Railway E. F. Parker Walter F. Grey I. H. Corbitt D. C. Pattillo City Court Cc. G. Garner Farm Dem L. V.thorpe Home Dem E. J. Giles E. Pierce Wood Superior Court W. Culpepper Superior and City Cout Ac Ines Chincess Sane M. Parker A. S. James S. A. Hall Savannah Lee Currie G. Whittle Richmond County Fulton and Foster Williamson W. Dixon Chatham County A. Hall Spore Southern Bell Tel. &Tel. Co Total General Fund Ettonguesie

Revival Meeting Opens in Normantown with Attendance Ahead

The Normantown revival begins Sunday morning and runs through the week with expectations of strong attendance. Updates note Mr. T. A. Rockett improving after a week of illness and several local residents visiting or traveling. Mrs DelLoach and Miss Mary Joiner are among visitors, while Williamson returns from Savannah after an operation.

T. A. Rockett J. T. Page Harrison W. H. Morris Stuckey T- A. Rockett E. W. Smith Vidalia Maess. Williamson Savannah Messrs C. W. Rockett Ben D. Patrick DelLoach Jesup Maude Lewis Mary Joiner Americus T. M. Joiner D. J. New Washington County

Junk bought by O B Sharpe at G and F Depot

Junk bought. T will buy all kinds of junk copper brass lead any kind of iron free of sheet iron. Will also buy cow hides. Highest market prices paid. O B Sharpe at G and F Depot. 3-4tx.

O. B. Sharpe

Mrs J E Holley Dies At Abbeville

Mrs J E Holley aged about 75 and well known in Vidalia died Wednesday at Abbeville in the home of her daughter Mrs W H McDaniel. Another daughter Mrs Mittie Brown of Vidalia survives. The body will be brought to Vidalia this afternoon for interment.

J. E. Holley Vidalia Abbeville W. H. McDaniel Mittie Brown

Local Classifieds Spotlight Jobs and Services

Young man seeks clerk or honest work with a future Clyde Findley Lyons Route 1 Ita agents offer 100 dollar first week commission for whirlwind seller to cigar stands confectioners exclusive plan Pocket sample Write PEORIA NOVELTY CO Peoria IL Monument agents advertise Etowah Monument Co best marble Prices right Battery care autos Southern Storage Battery Co free hair nets with toilet articles Page's Drug Store loan offer 25000 in Vidalia within 30 days for residence and business property Sale of Citizens Bank of Vidalia stock distribute to care of the Advance delivery door service and price promises for low cost goods. 7-20-31

Clyde Findley Lyons, Ga Ita Peoria Novelty CO Peoria, Ill

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Claim For Cold Cure

Readers are urged to take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets to cure a cold in one day. The advertisement notes it relieves head ache and body aches and bears ROVE'S signature on each box.

State Examination for Teachers August 4 and 5

Toombs County policy requires all teachers to hold a valid certificate and no lower than second grade. Prospective teachers should take the regular state examination, as no special exams are expected. Lists literature for the exam and suggested books with prices from the Southern School Book Depository. A six week summer school course can renew certificates if three education courses are completed. TB. YOUMANGS, S:C, Toombs County.

Board of Education Toombs County Georgia Kendall & Mirick Southern School Book Depository Auburn Ave Atlanta Dressler Rapeer Parker Ginn & Co Commerce Hall

Frank E. Schumpert Visits Colum bia Guest of Marion Schumpert

Mr. Frank E. Schumpert of Columbia South Carolina spent several days here the first of the week as a guest of Mr. Marion Schumpert.

Frank E. Schumpert Columbia S. C Marion Schumpert

Grace Announces Candidacy for Toombs County Representative

Judge B. H. Grace, farmer and lawyer, declares his bid to represent Toombs County in the Georgia House. A respected local figure, Grace has served as justice of the peace and on the county board of commissioners, passed the state bar, and seeks the Democratic primary set for September 13, 1922.

Toombs County House of Representatives B. H. Grace Judge Grace Board of Legislative Hall of Georgia

Rev J N Salter Closes Successful Vidalia Revival

Rev J N Salter of Pitts has closed a successful revival in Oconee Heights Vidalia. Large crowds attended each service and much interest was manifested in the meeting. T B Register of Pitts assisted, conducting a series of Bible readings each evening. The services were held in a tent.

J. N. Salter Pitts Oconee Heights Vidalia T. B. Register

Notice Reward for Meat Theft Suspects in Vidalia

A $25 reward is offered for the arrest and proof to convict the thieves who stole meat. Suspects are believed to reside within Vidalia corporate limits and may be apprehended with proper effort.

Vidalia

Vidalia Installs McIntyre Council No 62

A new Junior Order of Vidalia council, McIntyre Council No 62, is established named for the late Judge A J McIntyre. It opens with about forty charter members, installation led by State Secretary J E Loveless, and officers include Ford, Tate, Sumner, Phillips, Leveritt, Davidson, and others. Meetings held at the Odd Fellows hall on the Avenue.

Vidalia McIntyre Council No A J McIintyre J. E. Loveless Atlanta T. J. Ford, Jr O. C. Tate J. R. Sumner C. Levi Phillips G. W. Leveritt E. J. Davidson H. T. Thompson J. M. Brogden Wilson McIntyre M. P. Dukes

Melon Shipments Heavy From District Past Week

Melon shipments from Toombs Montgomery Wheeler and Telfair counties were heavy the past week according to Manager Clark. Prices for 22 pound melons were weak while 28 30 and 32 pound melons held up for a satisfactory grower profit.

Toombs Montgomery Wheeler Telfair Clark

Higgs ton People Embrace Co operative Marketing

Montgomery county prepares for a hog sale at Riley on the 19th led by County Agent Tyre. The Higgs ton community supports progressive farming with a cooperative approach and steady shipments of watermelons eggs poultry and cream to markets and creameries. The Montgomery County Agricultural Association holds weekly meetings to aid producers in finding profitable markets.

Montgomery County Riley Tyre Ashburn Montgomery County Agricultural Association Higgston

Help Wanted Home Care Giver in Vidalia

Help wanted for a reliable white middle aged woman to live with a family of two. No hard work required, duties center on general home care. Apply at P O box 114 Vidalia.

P.O Vidalia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Court House City of Lyons Dan Odom W. ©. Donovan F. L. McCullough C. L. Stanley F. F. Goddard J. B. Johnson Montgomery Counties C. W. Culpepper Boand Grace E. B. Pope General Fund Eenee M. M. Culpepper M. G. Whittle Fulton and Foster Williamson J. L. Osborne First National Bank of Toombs County Bank B. F. Parker Road and Bridge Fund A. F. Thenme Beant Freight M. L. Clark C. J. Smith Sid Hacker Boss Fen Fields Champ Cowart Bill Fields Buck Johnson W. M. Stevens D. W. Thompson Surf Refining Co Republic Truck Sales Corp O.“Williams Essiescsasevesens C. W. Bugg Roger Ata Vy Benen Geo. T. Gray G. H. McBride W. A Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co Total Road and Bridge Fund Normantown James Walker Etowah Monument Co Page’s Drug Store Southern Storage Battery Co Page Fi.d Page's Drug Store B. P. Jackson Citizens Bank of Announ Ces Junior Order Council For City Loans First National Bank Vidalia, Georgia Kodakers KODAK Knight Doyle C. “Knight Dublin Kodaker USCO U. S JHEN United States Teor
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