Local business notes and community events in Americus
Sawedy hat Long Plows candies receive weekly. Hudsons drug store Emory Mathis accepts a position at E D Ansleys, succeeding T W Zaber who left for Charleston BC. Over 900 people from Americus and vicinity attend a Sunday at Myrtle Springs. Watermelon market wanes as harvest winds down. Artesian well remains popular in hot weather. G W Leftwich returns from ile Ala after bids on railroad contract. Elberta peaches scarce, Late Crawford variety available for weeks. Women’s Christian Temperance Union to meet at First Methodist church. State convention of Sunday school teachers to Warm Springs beginning Friday. Americus to be represented. Several Saturday night revelries noted in police court. Picnic and barbecue at Phillemma creek bridge today eight miles south. James W Guerry resigns to join Pinkston Company. First Sergeant Wooten reports healthy troops at Camp Northen. Landreth turnip seed crop 98 and beans and late cabbage seed available at Dodson’s pharmacy.
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Women's Christian Temperance, Union
First Methodist Church
Warm Springs
Americus
Phillemma Creek Bridge
James W. Guerry
George D. Wheatley
Pinkston
Wooten
van Hiper
Camp Northen
Landreth
Dodson
Americus Travels to Shellman for Two-Game Series
Americus heads to Shellman Thursday afternoon for a two game set. The local team aims to continue its winning streak after several victories this season as supporters travel to cheer them on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hureday
Shellman
Batl
Americus
Mit
The Best Salve Ad Promises Guaranteed Satisfaction
An old advertisement claims a universal salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum and more with a money back guarantee. It sells for 25 cents a bar and invites carders, with hot and cold baths and a contact at No. xin ave.
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No.xin Ave
Largest Whiskey List In Sumter Election
The county eyes a heated whiskey vote as 2519 voters register 1424 white and 1005 colored. Registrars Mathis Adams Wetteroth will scrub delinquents and minors, then publish the list before the August 17 election amid dry and wet booster efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Raiford
Sean
Vista
E.T. Mathis
Brice Adams
H. H. Wetteroth
Weta
Thieves Raid Freight Cars At Central Depot
A gang raided the freight yard at the Central railroad depot Sunday morning. Two cars were broken open and a large quantity of flour in 25 pound sacks was stolen. Police and Sheriff McArthur searched the area and found twenty two sacks of flour hidden under the cotton compress platform along with a two bushel sack of meal. Empty boxes indicated the site was used to conceal thefts. no suspects or clues were identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
McArthur
Gospel Temperance Meeting at First Methodist Church
Public invited to attend a special gospel temperance service at First Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 a m. Prohibition speakers from the city will give addresses and music will be featured. Ladies especially invited and early arrival advised for good seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Syrup of Figs Offered as Gentle Digestive Aid
An 19th century advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a mild remedy to cleanse the system, relieve constipation, stimulate kidneys and liver, and dispel headaches, colds, or fevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Local residents and visitors seen in city on various errands
Mr John Glass of Bronwood and Mr L G Council returned from business trips in Augusta and other towns. Miss Alma Turbeville of Macon visited College street, as did Mrs J W Stallings after a week with relatives in Richland. Walter Ben Hollis of Cordele vacationed with friends, and Miss Ula Ray heads to Richland Thursday. Hawkins visitors from Atlanta, Mack L Wightman of Fruit Growers Express left for Macon, and S H Stanley returned from Shellman. Mr and Mrs Minor of Macon arrived to visit on College street. Miss Lizzie May Wooten of Dawson spent hours en route home from Buena Vista. Pianos and Organs for rent. Amznings Juwauny & Musto Uo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glass
Bronwood
L G. Council
Augusta
T. M. Farlow
Jackson
J. W. Stallings
Richland
Alma Turbeville
Macon
Frank McGeoon
Walter Ben Hollis
Cordele
Americas
W. F. Mims
Camp Price
Ula Ray
Misses Blanche
May Bell
Hawkins
Atlanta
Mack L. Wightman
Fruit Growers Express
H. Stanley
Shellman
Central Railroad
Mrs. Minor
Frank McGee
College Street
J R. Pinkston
Albany
J. A. Pinkston
Lizzie May Wooten
Dawson
Buena Vista
Death of Prof William K Pilsbury of Dawson
The community mourns the death of Prof William K Pilsbury of Dawson who died after a lengthy illness. A Confederate veteran and longtime Dawson press worker, he was beloved in Americus as well. His remains will be brought by the 1 pm Central train to Americus and laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery after a funeral cortege from the Central depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
William K. Pilsbury
Dawson
Pilsbury
J. B. Pilsbury
Central
Oak Grove
Mrs Michael Cartelp Beats Consumption With Discovery
Mrs Michael Cartelp of Plainfield Illinois contracted a bad cough and lung settlement after a month of treatment by her physician. He deemed her a hopeless case but after starting Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption she improved from the first dose. After six bottles she regained health, now does her housework and is well. The drug is sold at E J Kidge s Drug Store in large bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cartelp
Plainfield
King
Eidridge
E. J. Kidge
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Geo. D. Wheatley
LAMAR
Cotton Ave
Geo, D. Wheatley
Cor. Lamar St
Americus, GA
Sea Island
Britton & Dodson
Geo
Moon
Ler St
Nah
Eine Aly Formate
T. J. Simmons
A. M
Simmons Wrendeat
B.C. Mitchell
People’s National Bank
Sumruus
Windsor
America, GA
Groner BG. Freuva
Cana Bay
Bac
J. E. Bivins
Boston
Sullivan & Co
N.B
der Touse Ac
Y. Andrews
A. W. Smith
F. H. McCalla
Venrist
Hiica
Americus Jewelry and
1 Music ¢ Co
Plow
Hudson's Drug Store
Emory Mathis
E. D. Ansley’s
T. W. Zaber
Charleston
B.C
Myrtle Springs
Artesian Wall
G. W. Leftwitch
Leftwitch & Pitzer
Ile
Ala
Iice
Bucklen
Kodak Catalncue
Dudley
Sumter
First Methodist
W. K. Pilsbury
Prohis
City Hall
James Frit
Americus,Ga
É&C
Cassituere Suits
Earlman
D, Pearlman
Lamar Street
Rest
T. C. Parker
Spain
Morelein Bear
Axericus
Ree O Pars
Jos
Baga
Eben
Moerlein Beer
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