Mail clerk struck near depot by train at noon
J T Dennis, a mail clerk from Americus to Columbus, was walking near the central depot when a Montgomery bound train No 1 struck him with its pilot. He suffered a dislocated left arm and bruises to the hip and side, then was carried to a home for care. Witnesses aided him as the train paused nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Dennis
Central Depot
Dennis
Americus
Columbus
M. J. Adams
G. T. Miller
Mr. Dennis
Bennettsville Editor Praises Electic Bitters Cure
A Bennettsville South Carolina editor recounts his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia after using Electic Bitters. He claims four bottles restored strength and appetite, calling it a grand tonic with gentle laxative effects for liver trouble. Available for 50 cents at E J Eldridge’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brown
Bennettsville
S.C
E. J. Eldridge
This Wedding at Huntington Unites Carrie Sims and Erwin Brady
At 4 30 o clock last evening at the bride parents home near Huntington Miss Carrie Sima and Mr Erwin E Brady joined in marriage in the presence of relatives and friends The bride is a pretty charming young lady well known in Americus and Huntington Mr Brady a Huntington business man widely known in the county Wishing the couple happiness in life together was expressed by many friends and well wishers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Sims
Hantington
Carrie Sima
Erwin E. Brady
Americus
Brady
Huntington
Georgia Crop Marketed This Season Figures Publicized
The Georgia peach shipment for the season totals 1,372 cars to date, up from 1,071 cars by August 7 last year. Central Railway moves 1,052 cars and could add about 100 more. Fort Valley leads shipments with 482 cars, followed by Marshallville 21, Montegoma 13, Perry 13, Cuthbert 13, and Barnesville 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railway
Fort Valley
Marshallville
Montegoma
Perry
Cuthbert
Barnesville
Shoo Fly Train Mail Request Gains Support Across Line
Merchants from Americus, Cordele and other towns push to convert the Seaboard shoofly between Americus and Fitzgerald into a mail train. They petition Superintendent Terrell for a daily mail service, arguing it will aid commerce. Also ad for Herbine liver medicine priced 50 cents by John R. Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Seaboard
Fitzgerald
Cordele
Terrell
Amenous
Desperado Ford a Sprinter Escapes Jail
Luke Ford held on burglary charges attacked Jailer Poole and escaped from the infant courthouse on Thursday afternoon. A large pursuit followed with Sheriff’s deputies, city officials, and citizens chasing Ford along Lee street toward the swamps. Ford was recaptured after seizing Poole’s pistol. he was returned to jail.
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Luke Pord
Poole
Ford
Lee Street
Sheril Bell
Gatewood
Glawson and
Oliver
Analey
Mayo
Central Railroad
Ansley
Hall's Harvest Reels in 1000 Bushels of Oats from 20 Acres
Bruce Hall, a young farmer near Americus in Sumter County, planted twenty acres of oats when others nearby chose cotton. The crop yielded a perfect field, producing 1000 bushels at about 50 per acre. 800 bushels are sold or committed, netting roughly 500. Hall delivered four wagonloads to H L Mize for sale, noting oats are scarce and strong this year.
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Bruce Hall
Americus
Sumter
Hall
H. L. Mize
Cotton Avenue
Liver Trouble Ad Promises Clear Skin from Pills
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills cure liver trouble by purifying blood and improving complexion. It promises a sallow skin fix with rosy cheeks and a rich tone. Available for 25 cents or 250 at B. J. Eldridge's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
B. J. Eldridge
Cotton ties price surge and steel strike impact
Report notes higher cotton tie costs as supply dealers face squeeze from steel industry action. Southern dealers hold tea supplies far short of needs, Pittsburgh Steel Hub refuses orders old and new, Memphis jobbers sold ties not deliverable, and prices withdrawn by local dealers amid the disruption. Also includes an advertisement for White Scream Vermifuge claiming worms can be eradicated with nourishing food for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Steel Trust
Pittsburg Steel Huad Company
Memphis
Sumter Tax Returns Show 5,000 Gain Over Last Year
A Sumter County tax summary reports total property returns valued at 2,470,854 with a 5,000 gain over the prior year. The article notes many residents did not file, suppressing a larger increase. Details include polls, land, city property, merchandise, household goods, and local industries, with Mercer University highlighted as a regional asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Times- Recorder
Americus
Feathers Adorn Colored Preacher At Artesian Well
A colored preacher from the country harangued a small crowd at an artesian well yesterday morning. His winter black suit and old beaver hat showed discomfort as the mercury neared the hundred mark and chicken feathers ornamented his hat band, signaling his calling despite the odd sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesian
Johnson's Touie and Tonie Promote Quick Fever Cure
The ad touts Johnson's Touie as faster than quinine, claiming a day’s dose beats ten days of quinine. It promises thorough relief from fevers and malaria symptoms and urges a full course of Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonie for health as an investment. It credits a 50 cent price if it cures and nothing if it does not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Fertilizer Sales Rise in Georgia Cotton Regions
The Georgia agricultural department reports 478,847 tons of commercial fertilizers sold this year, up from 412,155 tons last year, an increase of about 66,000 tons. Farmers in Georgia used more guano to boost cotton production compared with the prior season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Georgia
Agricultural Department
A New Woman By Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
A testimonial heavy feature extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as curing female weakness, restoring health, and making “new women” of those aged by disease. Patient Mrs. C Nelson recounts severe nervousness and heart palpitations improving after two bottles and a subsequent liver medicine. The ad also promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser, available by mail for stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digase
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buckeye Pile Ointment Promises Relief for Piles
A vintage ad-like notice touts TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT as a remedy for debilitating piles. It claims women suffer among its martyrs and notes price is 50 cents per bottle with tubes taxed. Signed by John R Hadson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabler
John R, Hadson
Mr Perry Rapidly Improves After Illness Setback
Friends report KH J Perry continues to recover after a relapse at Indian Spring caused by typhoid concerns. He is back on the road to recovery and avoided a second attack, with optimism for full restoration. A medical ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as an effective worm expeller and tonic for chills and fever in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KH. J. Perry
Indian Spring
John R. Hudson
Motion for another trial before Judge Littlejohn
Judge Z A Littlejohn heard an amended petition for a new trial from J B Hudson representing E L Hoya. The motion, filed earlier, remains under consideration. Imperfect digestion and disordered system are noted with a medicinal claim for Herbine priced at 50 cents by John R Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Littlejohn
Chambers
J. B. Hudson
E. L. Hoya
John R. Hudson
For Sale Gin with Feeder and Condenser
Good gin for sale at 125 dollars. Sixty saw gin with feeder and condenser, used briefly, nearly new. 40 percent off original price. Selling as Col H and R Johnson recommend upgrade to larger gin system. Ballard Know Liniment advertised. Johnson and Hudson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Col. H., R. Johnson
Ballard
John R. Hudson
Constipation Relief Ends Cold With K. K. Pills
Mrs. Ella Salter of Smalls Georgia says K K Pills cured her constipation after trying many remedies. She also notes taking two pills at night to cure a severe cold. The letter suggests moderation and avoids extremes in remedies.
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Ella Salter
Smalls
K. K
Do Not Gripe K K K Pills Claim Health Cure
A vintage advertisement asserts thatexperience is pay for folly and warns about bowel inactivity leading to disease. It promotes K K K Pills as a cure for constipation and liver trouble claiming no gripe and noting a price of 25 cents.
National Banks in Southern States Rise With Lumber Boom
An analysis in the Manufacturers' Record shows 170 of 665 national banks formed since March 14, 1900, are in the southern states with capital totaling 9.105 million, over a quarter of the national total. The report notes rapid southern industry growth, railroad construction, and building booms fueling bank formation, lumber trade activity, and timber demand across Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Oklahoma, with Atlanta and New Orleans cited for construction and lumber markets.
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Bantiuonr
Ohio
Lexus
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
Memphis
Mobile
Jacksonville
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Orleans
Yellow Pine
Northwest
Oklahoma
Beaumont
Fox
Texas
Kermott
Big Industry Near Americus Flour Mill Shines
Postmaster reports notable Croxton flouring mill near Americus in full operation for weeks. Fourteen large farm wagons from six counties Sumter Macon Schley Marion Webster and Chattahoochee bring wheat to Croxton for milling into flour. Locals praise the mill as splendidly equipped and producing fine flour as it gains wide reputation.
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Americus
Messia
Croxton
Friendship
Smith
Times-Recorder
Sumter
Macon
Schley
Marion
Webster
Chattahoochee
Sumter County
Cure Corn in Meadermott's Chocolates Incident
A terse note from an era article hints at remedies and social quips about domestic knowledge. The fragment mentions Mead ermott's Chocolates and Laxative Inc as part of a curative guide while paring social commentary on marriage roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadermott’s Chocolates Laxative Inc
United Mineworkers recognize strike amid federation efforts
A York area report details United Mine Workers and the Amalgamated Association aligning on strike support and seeking a settlement strategy with President Gompers. Leaders from labor and steel interests held meetings at Newcastle and McKeesport as the strike looms.
60 000 New York Workmen Ready to Strike If Called
In New York on August 10 60 000 workmen stand ready to join a synthetic strike at any moment upon request by the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers. The board of delegates secretary says buildings using United States Steel products will be shut down instantly upon word from the ironworkers. Bacon denies any absorption talks with United States Steel. Riverside Ironworks at Wheeling W Va joins the strike morning after Shaffer's order.
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Newcastle
Snaffer
McKeesport
Williams
George Arsh
Lindsay and McCutcheon
New York
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers
Philip, Weinseimer
Board of Delegates
United Building Trades
Herald
Unit States Steel Corporation
Bacon
Brauinciast
Ala
Doon Bacon
Tennessee Coal, Iron
New York Tribune
United States Steel Corporsiti
United States Corporation
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company
Riverside Mni
Pittanoro
Riverside Ironworks
Wheelint W. Va
Shaffer
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Miss Sims
Desperado Ford
Tutt
Dys Speptic
Jobo R
Hudson
Mercer University
Lat
South
P. D. Pollack
Dominie
MR Perry
Heys
National Banks
Ate
Dew Banks
United Mineworkers
STAIR
Ju Nuapeolls
Shither
Gompers
Sqund
Pittspura
Poe
Sua
Amalgamated Association
Reportera Ani Corr
Representatives
Carnegie
API
Shafted
Gener
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Amalgamated
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