Americus Ball Team Whitewashed by Shellman Boys
The Americus ball team suffered a whitewash in both games against the Shellman boys in Wednesday afternoon and yesterday morning. Additionally, notes mention a city prayer meeting to begin tonight at city hall, a council of disorderly conduct cases before Mayor Hixon, and various local happenings from farmers in Sumter County to fire department horse testing and tax assessors at work in the city hall this week.
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Lon
Hudson
Americus
Shellman
Hixon
Sumter County
First Methodist Church
van Riper
Camp Northen
Garrard
Crock
A. Rylander
E. J. Miller
Huntington
Gin
Sheriff McArthur
Sails for Santiago Saturday with Third Regiment
The Third Regiment of United States Volunteers under Col. Patrick H. Ray sails Saturday morning from Savannah aboard the steamship Minnewaska. Mr Thorn ton Wheatley visits the unit and finds the soldiers in fine condition awaiting repairs and orders to embark. The voyage aims for arrival in Santiago about Wednesday noon barring delays.
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Santiago
United States Volunteers
Patrick H. Ray
Savannah
Minnewaska
Thornton Wheatley
Wheatley
Fruit Growing in Sumter From Horticultural Convention
Thousands of improved peach and plum trees will be planted in Sumter county this year as a direct result of the State Horticultural Society meeting here last week. Exhibits showed peaches can be grown to perfection in Sumter and profits to farmers, with nurseries soon represented locally. Farmers should purchase enough trees to plant two acres. Americus facilities for handling and shipping fruit are noted as better than in many large orchard districts.
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Sumter County
State
Sumter
Americus
County Court Business Cleared by Judge Haygood
Judge J. W. Haygood of Macon county rapidly cleared the county court criminal docket. Defendants Jim Perry Sam Northern Emanuel Adams Bob Clyde Harry Williams George Washington and Simon Blackman were convicted and sentenced on misdemeanor charges with six to twelve months or fines. Several prisoners were found not guilty and released. The participants praised Judge Haygood for the clever handling of the cases.
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J. W. Haygood
Macon County
Jim Perry
Sam Northern
Emanuel Adams
Bob Clyde
Harry Williams
George Washington
Simon Blackman
Haygood
Runaway Horse Causes City Picnic Buggy Accident
Mrs. Haughatte and Miss Darden were thrown from a buggy when a runaway horse struck the pair after a Friendship picnic. Mrs. Mize struck her head and suffered painful but non serious injuries while Miss Darden escaped unharmed.
Binds of Passage Mhjese and Townsfolk Abroad
Local notes list residents visiting and traveling from DeSoto Leesburg Fort Henry Anguata Columbus Marshallville and Milledgeville. Names include Albert Morgen Edna Frederick L A Dorr Susie Whitaker Janie Chastain and Henry MacCreaky with stops at The Windsor Indian Springs Atlanta North Carolina and Blakely.
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Albert Morgen
DeSoto
Hans
Allen
Marshallville
Kate Hollis
EB. L. Bell
J. W. Alan Fannie
Indian Springs
G. W. Ferrer
Thomasville
Geo. H. Fields
Windsor
Susie Whitaker
Milledgeville
J. A. Ansley
M. E. Chastain
Janie
Montezuma
C. T. Broadfield
Henry MacCreaky
Atlanta
H. Fish
North Carolina
Blakely
Pigughes 5
Saenauee
Maio Oo
Election to decide temperance policy in Americus area
Citizens of Americus and Sumter county prepare for a pivotal election next Wednesday that will end a two year period on the liquor sale. Both sides report fair campaigning and strong interest as discussions spread across the community.
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Americus
Sumter
Randolph County Goes Dry Prohibition Wins Local Option
Randolph County voted dry by thirteen majority with districts 917 in favor and city 504. result likely contested by antis. The report notes a quiet election and hints at possible challenges while mentioning Bucklen's Arnica Salve ads and a rental listing at College and Jackson Streets with September possession.
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Randolph County
Britton and Dodson Make Assignment to Creditors
The well known naperdashery firm of Britton & Dodson assigned yesterday morning through Mr. Lee Allen to their creditors. The business had flourished for a year but poor collections ended operation. Liabilities total 2691 dollars 23 cents with assets exceeding that amount by several hundred dollars.
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Britton & Dodson
Lee Allen
Protracted Meeting at Benevolence Methodist Church
A spirited revival is held this week at Benevolence Methodist Church five miles west of the city. Rev. J. A. Thomas of Smithville leads with other ministers assisting and large crowds attend each service.
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Benevolence Methodist Church
J. A. Thomas
Smithville
Bethel Male College Prospectus and Local Notices
Prof B A Clark visits the city to discuss Bethel Male College Cuthbert with prospective parents. Prof E A Clark will be present for several days at Arthur Rylander's store. Also listed are a west Jackson Street residence for rent near G A depot. Price 15 currency.
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Tae
Bethel Male College
Cuthbert
E A. Clark
Arthur Rylander
Jackson Street
Thomas Harrold
P. Boone
Irrigation of Constipation Claim in Fig Syrup Ad
A vintage ad promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative. It claims relief of habitual constipation and improved kidney and liver function, without irritation, plus headaches colds or fevers waning.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Mosquitos Are Here Special Yard Gear Ad
Local ad notes yard items priced 25c and 35c with ready made nets and frames offered as a weekly special. A complete outfit is advertised for 150 dollars.
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