Accomplice Suspected in Sumter County Murder Case
In a dramatic Sumter County case, Hamp Hollis and Eugene Reese are tied to the murder of Mrs. Mary McGarrah and Mr. James Boone. Lucy Hollis testified that Hollis and Reese abducted her, sparking a chain of accusations as Reese faces imminent trial and Hollis is lynched.
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Hamp Hollis
Mary McGarrah
Jamen Boone
Eugene Reese
Sumter County
Reese
Lucy Hollis
Americus
Hollis
Fate J
Maynard
Clath
Young Boone
Moss
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad 25 Cent Box And Rooms For Rent
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best remedy for sores ulcers and boils also claimed to cure chilblains corns and many skin eruptions. Priced at 25 cents per box. Also advertised are two desirable rooms with parlor privilege at 224 Brannon Avenue.
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Bucklen
Bent
Brannon Avenue
Sable sisters arrest headlines and moonlight revelry noted
Reported events include Louella and Minnie Ford, sable sisters, arrested on two charges by Chief Wheeler and confined at the barracks. A hush over the Friendship murder case persists with Hamp Hollis said to have faced hanging. A moonlight drive to Myrtle Springs entertained a party, while saloon letters hint at relocations after January lath. Peaches arrive with rain-related damage and a demand for clear seed peaches.
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Hudson's Drug Store
Louella
Minnie Ford
Sim
Sorrow
Wheeler
Friendship
Hamp Hollis
Myrtle
Hambleton
Midway
Marabal Feagin
Landreth
Dodzon's
Foundry Plant Likely Moves to Americus From Oglethorpe
Cook Brothers, owners of a well equipped foundry and machine works in Oglethorpe, plan to relocate to Americus to gain a larger field and boost capacity. They visited Americus yesterday and reported a favorable view, believing the city offers the best location for regional machinery repairs and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
Americas
Cook Brothers
Americus
Messrs. Cook
Messiah Cook
Tutt's Pavor Pills Cure Liver Troubles Advertised
Doctors say bilious fevers in miasmatic districts accompany stomach liver and bowels derangements. The liver as the driving wheel of the body. Tutt's Paver Pills claimed to cure all liver troubles. Also a note about a house for rent near Reese Park and cheap sheet music at Holliday's bookstore.
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Tutt
Reese Park
Holliday's
Social notes of region residents visit and travel
Mr. Aaron Cohen returns from New York. E. E. Anderson of Savannah visits Americus. Lucile Clegg returns from Coney. Mr. and Mrs. Perry and the Perry sisters depart for Indian Spring. Jim Nicholson heads to Albany for a dry goods job. Capt. J. B. Cole arrives from Charleston to join cotton buyers. Dr. Albert Hinkle from Macon visits Americus. Allen Matthews returns from Eastman College at Poughkeepsie. General Superintendent Theodore Kline of the Central Railroad travels via Americus to Columbus. Miss Callie and Miss Sarah Coney visit Mrs. P. O. Clegg on Lee Street. Charles R. Crisp returns from Porter Springs where friends stay. Irene Reed Bowen visits Americus en route to Green Hill. Pianos and organs for rent from Alluniers Jewaiuz & Musto.
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Aaron Cohen
New York
E. E. Anderson
Savannah
Lucile Clegg
Coney
R. J. Perry
Allen Matthews
Poughkeepsie
Eastman College
Theodore Kline
Central Railroad
Americus
Columbus
Callie
Sarah Coney
Coney Station
P.O. Clegg
Lee Street
Charles R. Crisp
Porter Springs
Crisp
South End Hotel on Tybee Burns To Ground
Fire destroyed the South End Hotel on Tybee Island in the early hours. Guests escaped in night attire as flames fed by a strong sea breeze swept the bath house and four cottages. Proprietor Mr. Wm Boban suffered loss of valuables with limited insurance. origin of fire unknown.
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South End
Tybee Island
Wm. Boban
Case Ready for Supreme Court Review in Americus Bank Fight
The Cooper Gatewood et al versus Bank of Americus case, involving a large sum, was decided for the complainants last term and is now before the supreme court. The petition spans 898 pages of typed legal paper, prepared by four stenographers over a week for court presentation. Also noted are local notices for fall clothing from Finninger & Co at 309 Lamar Street and a rental offering by Mr. B. H. Dunbar with water, bath, and modern conveniences, Sept. 1 possession in Southwest Georgia.
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Bank of Americus
Cooper, Gatewood Et al
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Finninger & Co
Lamar Street
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GEO. D. Wheatleys
Windsor
Geo, D, Wheatley
Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Americus, GA
Bethel Male College
Cuthbert
Georgia
Best Preparatory School
Eee Reeset
Pal Americas
Chas. L. Davis
Propriet
Arlington Hotel
Gainesville, GA
Jane Wntil
Arfiegas
Georgia Female Seminary
Talis
Valaesyile
Will Dudley
Windoor
Wheels
Sullivan & Co
Gxonez H. Freups
Americus Jewelry and Music Co
Ene Reese
Albert Hinkle
Macoo
California Fig Syrup Co
Dents
B. H. Dunbar
James Fricker & Bid
FtRa Insurance
Jewelers
T Ga
Merrel Callaway
D. Pearlman
Awoiiz
Georei
Pearlman
G, Wagner
Ohio
Informa- Son
Rita
T. C. Parker
Bere
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