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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
4
Uvalda Ga May 22 Rev W A Kelly of Asbury Church Savannah closed a revival at the Methodist church last night. Eighteen family altars were erected and twelve additions by profession of faith. The pastor Rev B C Prickett led a collection for Mr Kelly at the close of the meeting.
In Baxley the air tight pitching of Brooks and heavy hitting by Johnson led the visitors to a 9 to 0 victory. Brooks allowed only one hit, a ninth inning single with two out, while Johnson collected four hits in five at bats and Dunford Lennon and Thrasher each had three hits.
The August term of Toombs Superior Court will empanel grand jurors including W. M. Anderson R. D. Smith E Clifton Sr F M Rabin H D Youmans J H Little E P Parker and many more. The list includes Geo N Mathews W A Dickerson J M Mann O D Warthen J B Parker W J Lewis W T French P T Fulmer F L Hardy and other local residents.
Two United States army planes on a routine route from Columbus to Savannah were forced to land in a field near Collins due to fuel shortages. One aircraft AS 63056 was wrecked with no injuries, likely to be shipped to Montgomery Alabama by freight. the second plane continued to Savannah.
Vidalia Lodge F. and A. M. conferred the M. M. degree on Mr. S. R. Shuman and his son Elmer at their Friday meeting. Refreshments followed. Remodeling of the lodge hall is complete, giving the focal lodge an attractive appearance in the area.
Mayor Jackson begins a vagrancy crackdown as several defendants, all reported to hold jobs or be near employment, are arraigned and dismissed with warnings to seek work.
Dickerson and Holton grocers have leased the former Oliver Pierce Drug Co. building on Church Street. The remodel will prepare the space for their use and the new tenants aim to move in early next month.
An old advertising blurb touts Rub My Tism as a powerful antiseptic that cures infected cuts and old sores including tetter, promising quick relief and healing.
City officials announce defaulters may pay street taxes by working, earning one dollar per day, with voluntary payment option or compulsory payment in coming days. No defaulters have yet rushed to take the offer.
Nationwidely publicized Nitro Bacter soil vaccine seeks a Vidalia branch manager. No prior experience required. must handle large funds, hire staff, and invest 1000 dollars. Potential to net ten thousand yearly. training in Macon or Atlanta. Write or wire Nitro Bacter Soil Vaccine Company Macon Georgia. 6-3-2t.
Miss Sadie Moore returns home Sunday after a week with her brother Felton Moore near Vidalia. Mr Frank Frost visited his brother Hilburn Frost near Ellabelle. J. M. Moore spent Sunday with H. F. Moore in Vidalia. The six week old baby of Mr and Mrs Hilburn Frost died.
A handsome car owned by S. P. Darby was badly damaged by fire at his farm last week during a crank attempt. Despite efforts by Darby and a negro tenant, the vehicle’s body was consumed before flames were extinguished.
Frank J. Cheney and the firm F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo admit claims for sale of a patent cure for catarrh. The document notes a sworn statement dated December 1888 by A Reason, notary public, and advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine with testimonials and a claim of cure.
A tonic claim describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying blood with quinine and enriching iron to restore energy and appetite. It asserts circulation improvement, color in the cheeks, and broad appeal, including children, with a 60 cent price.
The Claxton baseball squad fell 7 to 6 in a taut late rally on Friday. Visitors led 6 to 2 entering the eighth inning before a home team surge in the final two frames. Box score details follow.
To Stop a Cough Quick take Hayes Healing Honey a cough medicine that stops the cough by soothing irritated tissues. Hayes Operisate Salve for Colds Head Colds and Hayes Honey are packed in one carton with a combined treatment priced at 35c. Ask your druggist for Hayes Healing Honey.
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