Americus Forms Board of Trade At City Hall
Americus residents gathered at city hall with over sixty business leaders to establish a board of trade. W F Clark chaired. J W Sheffield nominated as president and C A Fricker as secretary treasurer, both declining. A committee to draft by laws and select officers was appointed for a future meeting on 22nd inst, signaling strong support for the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Board of Trade
City Hall
W. F. Clark
A. R. Eldridge
Clark
John Windsor
P. C. Clegg
Messrs
Messrs. Windsor, Glover, Clegg
Coleman
Warren
J. W. Sheffield
C. A. Fricker
Messra Warren
Mathis
Kay, Callaway
C. Wheatley
Two Negro Convicts and Habeas Corpus Probe
Two county prisoners, Pete Gayner and Steve Hart, were taken back to jail after habeas corpus Proceedings at the Central depot. Captain T E McCrea of Valdosta faced the challenge alleging state prisoners cannot be worked on private property in competition with free labor. A merits hearing is set for next week as a test of the ruling. Sumter delegates return from the State Agricultural Society meeting in Cumberland. J Harper Black and M L Lackey report a successful session. J O Waddell of Polk elected president again. Rome will host the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. McCrea
Valdosta
Central Depot
Messrs. J. Harper Black
M. L.lackey
Cumberland
State Agricultural Society
J. O. Waddell
Polk County
Rome
Meeting With Success At State Tech School
Captain Hall travels through Americus and nearby counties promoting the State School of Technology and may enroll several local youths including Roland Harper Albert Harris Allen Oliver Joe Roney Jr J C Wheatley Cliff Clay Jr and W B Hollis The piece also notes a local prank a death in the family changes at local stores and a naval cadet on leave plus an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Hall
Technological
Lyman Hall
State School of Technology
Americus
Roland Harper
Albert Harris
Allen Oliver
Joe Roney, Jr
J. C. Wheatley
Cliff Clay, Jr
W. B. Hollis
Hall
Grant ham bound over in assault case at hearing
A preliminary hearing in the state against R D Grantham and Homer Chambless for assault with intent to murder was held before Justice Graham. Bond set at 1500 for Grantham, Chambless warrant dismissed, and Grantham bail reduced to 750 via habeas corpus proceeding. A May Eatonton marriage of Sergt John Hamil and Miss Bozeman was revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justlee Graham
R. D. Grantham
Homer Chambless
Messrs. Hixon & Cutts
Mr. Chambless
Ansley & Ansley
L. J. Blalock Esq
Grantham
Graham
Bond
Chambless
Fish
Americas
Eatonton
St. Augustine
John Hamil
Bozeman
Florida
Sergt. Hamil
Americus
Strange Negro Found Dead at DeSoto Inquest
The body of a strange negro man was found near DeSoto ten miles east of Americus yesterday morning. An inquest was conducted by a local magistrate in the absence of the coroner. no signs of violence were found, leaving the murder question unresolved. Also reported are updates on cotton from Americus, two bales from Capt. P. C. Clega classed good middling, weighing 590 pounds and sold for 7 1/8 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Folder
Alliance
DeSoto
Americus
P. C. Clega
Council & McGarrah
Johnson & Harrold
Lemon Elixir touted as liver and nerve remedy
Dr Mozley Lemon Elixir promises relief from biliousness constipation malaria indigestion fevers chills debility and kidney diseases. Advertises 50c and 1 dollar bottles prepared in Atlanta with claims from users including an attorney. Also markets pregnancy comfort and menstrual restoration through Cotton States Medicine Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mozley
Drugglera
Atlanta
Dr. H. Mozley
J. H. Mexnica
F Street
Washington D. C
Consul General Oliver to Visit Atlanta Expo in Americus
A letter from Consul General Robert L. Oliver of Merida announces his October trip to America and a visit to Americus, his old home, during a Mexican interest in Atlanta’s great exposition. He plans to spend time at the big show and will be welcomed by hundreds of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Bart
U. S.N
Americas
Naval Academy
Bart
Robert
L. Oliver
Merida
Yucatan
America
Americus
Col. Oliver
Mexico
Atlanta
Death of Terrace Wellborn in Terrell County
Mr Terrace Wellborn, aged seventy, died at his Terrell county home Friday night after a long paralytic illness. He was brother in law to Ezekiel Taylor and leaves an older daughter of the late Col. O. K. Taylor and several children. Also note H J Fite Co has moved to new quarters opposite the Allen House offering hardware, wagon gear and builders supplies at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel Taylor
Terrace Wellborn
Terrell County
Mr. Wellborn
8. K. Taylor
Kready
Messrs
H. J. Fite & Co
Allen House
Scott's Carbo Digestive Compound Remedy Preview
An advertisement-like text asks if you suffer from sour food aftertaste, fatigue, irritability, chest distress, and memory issues, presenting Dyspepsia and Nervous Exhaustion symptoms. It claims this remedy has done much for such troubles, implying a claim of effectiveness.
Scott's Carbo-Digestive Compound ad claims relief
An 19th century style advertisement promises Scott's Carbo-Digestive Compound will relieve stomach and nervous troubles. It guarantees money back if results are unsatisfactory and urges physicians to request the formula. Sold by druggists for 1 per bottle with postal mail orders offered.
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Scott
America
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