Cotton Growers of Toombs County to Meet Friday
The Toombs county cotton growers plan meetings in Lyons Vidalia and Uvalda with L R Tillman of the Georgia Cotton Growers Co-Operative Association addressing and urging sign ups for the county quota. Lyons at 10 Vidalia at 4 and Uvalda at 8. The association promotes cooperative California plan marketing of cotton across the South.
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Toombs County
Lyons
Vidalia
Uvalda
L. R.tillman
Georgia Cotton Growers Co-Operative Association
Georgia Cotton Growers Co- Operative Association
South
E G Allmond Dies After Brief Illness at 74
E G Allmond aged 74 died last Thursday after a period of declining health. Funeral services were held Friday at 12 30 conducted by Rev W M Blitch with interment in Ferguson cemetery. He is survived by six children Mrs G W Rayford Mrs W J Williamson Miss Leona Allmond Vidalia Mrs J W Vaughn Dublin and Messrs W Ev and C L Allmond Vidalia.
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E. G. Allmond
W. M. Blitch
Ferguson Cemetery
Allmond
G. W. Rayford
W. J. Williamson
Leona Allmond
Vidalia
J. W. Vaughn
Dublin
Messrs. W. Ev and
C. L. Allmond
Vidalia Hospital Honored by Government for Ex-Service Men
Vidalia Hospital has been approved for the treatment of ex service men and a formal contract is signed for the year ending June 30 1922. The date of placement and number of men to be served are not yet known, but the selection brings pleasure to supporters of Dr. Thompson and Dr. Mercer.
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Vidalia Hospital
Vidalia
Thompson
Mercer
Fight the boll weevil with pecan, says judge
Judge Hardeman told Toombs farmers that pecans are a strong weapon against the boll weevil. At the courthouse he displayed a pecan twig from his Stewart variety tree bearing nine large nuts. He owns 40 trees and expects up to 10 bushels per tree this year with bids reaching 70 cents a pound.
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R. N. Hardeman
Toombs
Court House
Service Pressing Club Offers Personal Attention
Notice announces W. H. Cherry as manager of the Service Pressing Club behind Rabun's Barber Shop. Emphasizes ladies' work as a specialty and invites public patronage with personal attention to each job.
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Rabun
W. H. Cherry
Mrs Russel and Son Return From Brunswick Visit
Mrs. M. A. Russel and her son Dick returned Friday from a visit to relatives in Brunswick.
Many Changes in Local Business Circles
Claude Christian sold the Buick agency to E L Meadows creating Meadows Buick Company to be housed on Meadows Street in the former Strickland Motor Co building. J L Strickland announces leasing and remodeling of the Eveready Storage Battery Co building for Strickland Motor Co new Ford quarters by October first. D W Horne of Savannah purchased Palm Barber Shop from Tom Walker and took charge last week with plans for updated fixtures.
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Claude Christian
Buick
E. L. Meadows
Meadows Buick Company
Mr. Meadows
Meadows Street
Strickland Motor Co
Meadows
Christian
Ford Agency
J. L. Strickland
Strickland Motor Company
Ford
Railroad Avenue
Eveready Storage Battery Co
Strickland
Horne
Palm
Tom Walker
D. W. Horne
Savannah
Vidalia Oil Mill Opens Season With Full Operations
The Vidalia Oil Mill began operations for the season on Monday and runs day and night crushing seed, providing work for many hands. Cotton seed supply is limited this year and seed prices have risen notably in the past week.
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Vidalia
New Reservoir Needed for Vidalia Sewer Project
At Monday night’s city council meeting engineers said after sewer work is finished the city must add a reservoir holding at least 100000 gallons. The proposal was referred to the finance committee for thorough investigation and report at the next meeting. Routine business proceeded and progress on the sewer system was praised.
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Ustal
Dan Wilkes Sentenced 3 Years in Vidalia Burglary Ring
Dan Wilkes labeled ringleader of a burglar ring in Vidalia cases last winter and spring was tried in superior court and sentenced to three years in the chain gang. Co-defendants A G Blackston Festus William son and W C Mitchum drew three months or 12 months with a $100 fine. Others faced related charges. several pleaded guilty or were acquitted. Judge Hardeman noted court would reconvene the third Monday to clear the criminal docket.
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Dan Wilkes
Vidalia
A. G. Blackston
Festus Williamson
W. C. Mitchum
Wilkes
Hardeman
Washington County
Mark McLemore Promoted In Local Kiwanis Club
Mark McLemore earns promotion as the Kiwanis Club’s leading member after organizing a well received fish fry by the Oconee river bridge. Guests included many local figures, with next week’s program featuring returning members and plans for a farmers cooperative report. The group will host a picnic for Kiwanis wives at the tourist camp ground at 7 30.
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Kiwanis Club
Mark McLemore
Oconee River Bridge
Mark
Vidalia
Jas
McGough
L. M
Green
W. T. McArthur
M. W. Mathews
W. A. McRae
John Meadows
Price for Peanuts Promises a Good Market
The peanut market opens with buyers offering about 60 dollars per ton. Local growers welcome the price and note ample acreage in the area, with the upward trend bringing pleasing prospects for peanut farmers.
Big Chief Tonic Promoted by Pagers Drug Store
For that tired feeling take Big Chief. Guaranteed. Pagers Drug Store promotes the product with a clear health claim and local availability. The brief advertises a guaranteed remedy and highlights the store as the source.
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Big Chief
Pagers Drug Store
For Sale or Rent Seven Room House Corner Peacock and Peachtree
Property for sale or rent, seven rooms, corner lot at Peacock and Peachtree, large garden space, inquire W A Hart for full particulars. 97. 4tx
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W. A. Hart
Piano for sale at less than half price in Vidalia
Notice offers a $350 piano for $160 cash or with partial payments on time. Contact R. J. Anderson, Watch Maker and Jeweler, Vidalia, Ga., Box 272.
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R. J. Anderson
Vidalia
Lost tire on road from Claxton to Ailey with stake of reward
Lost 34 x 4 casing tire flat on a Studebaker rim with lock and chain attached. Route via Reidsville Lyons Vidalia. Reward to be returned to J. H. Peterson in Ailey.
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Claxton
Ailey
Reidsville
Lyons
Vidalia
Studebaker
J. H. Peterson
Fire destroys home of Mr J K Fountain in fourth ward
The home of Mr. J. K. Fountain in the fourth ward burned early Sunday. The fire started in the ceiling above the bedroom and the flames spread too quickly for the fire department to save the dwelling. Furniture was largely lost, with partial insurance reported.
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J. K. Fountain
Fourth Ward
Fountain
Brewton Resigns as Citizens Bank Cashier
At a Citizens Bank directors meeting on Monday night J. B. Brewton tendered his resignation effective immediately. L. B. Godbee was named cashier and will replace Brewton by week’s end. Brewton seeks needed rest to pursue other business interests. Godbee formerly served as cashier of the Bank of Vidalia.
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Citizens Bank
J. B. Brewton
L. B. Godbee
Mr Brewton
Mr. Brewton
Mr. Godbee
Bank of Vidalia
Special sale of red and gray tubes and car bargain
Bragg & Way Garage advertises a 490 Chevrolet Touring Car in good condition for 225 dollars. Fresh oysters in season offered at the New York Cafe.
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Bragg &Way Garage
New York Cafe
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Cotton Growers
Cotton Growers Co-Opera
Tive Association
E- G. Allmond
W. E. Walker, Jr
E. L Meadows
Tek
Dan Wilks
Alonzo
Tom Mosley
Hardy Davis
Nolle
Agnes McLeod
Xussult
Walter Morgan
W. A. McNatt & Sons
Mark Mlemore
F. O. Roc
Vidalia, Ga
Lyons, Ga
Brewton
Citizens Cashier
Young Men's Bible
OF the Baptist Sunday School
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