Heroes of the Mexican War railmen make changes
Article recalls Mexican War generals and their sons who fought at Santiago, listing Worth Ord Garesche Capron Gibbs Hawkins Graham and others. It notes war casualties and pensions, and then reports upcoming railroad staff changes effective September 1 including Estes Levis Chears moving to new posts.
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Santiago
Betas
Phorestan
Worth
Thirteenth Regulars
William J. Worth
Monterey
Mezico
Army of Occupation
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Garry Ord
Ord
E. O
Julius P. Garesche
Young Ord
General Ord
Havana
Capron
Rough Riders
Ls Quasins
Erastus A. Capron
Cherubusco
Gibbs
Guantanamo
Alfred Gibbs
Cerro Gordo
Hamilton
Hawking
Hawkins
Mexico
William Montrose Graham
William M. Graham
Billy Graham
Molino del Rey
Navy
Jail Breaker and Burglar Arrive From Bainbridge
Sheriff Allen of Schley county returns with John Willis, gang member in December burglary of Peacock's store in Ellaville, who later escaped from jail. Willis was taken to Ellaville on the afternoon train.
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Allen
Schley County
Bainbridge
John Willis
Peacock
Ellaville
Hall's Great Discovery kidney cure touted in Texas notice
An 1898 Texas advertisement proclaims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, and rheumatism. mail order from Waco, with testimonials like R. M. Jones praising its effects. The clipping ends with unrelated remarks about a tongue tied boxer.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
Waco
Texas
W. A. Rembert
Dragnat
Americus, Ga
Cuthbert
R. M. Jones
Local Kentucky Rock Dealer Endorses Cholera Remedy
Pulaski Kentucky dealer John Mathias reports relief after a week of flux using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He cites rapid improvement from less than a bottle and notes sale by Dodson Rhames. Reverend W B Costley, aiding Ellenwood, credits the remedy for saving his life.
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John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Gax
Chamberlain
Dodson
Snd
J. K. Hudson
W. B. Costley
Took
Bridge
Ellenwood
State
What Happened to Jones an Absent Citizen
An Americus man named Jones left town months ago, his neighbors’ smoke houses also vanished around that time. Another man was indicted but released. Efforts to locate Jones failed until he was found in Eastman. Deputy Bell retrieved him to face trial in superior court.
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Will Jones
Americus
Revised jury lists issued for Sumter County two year terms
The county board of commissioners completed revising Sumter's jury list, naming 1 010 travers jurors and 217 grand jurors, up from 900 and 216 respectively. Many new names appear while many old ones were dropped amid a difficult task.
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Board of Commissionera
Sumter County
Lst
Travera Jurora
Travers
Bradfield Regulator Promoted as Female Health Remedy
An advertisement touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as a standard remedy for women's weaknesses and irregularities. It claims scientific formulation from plant sources, endorses doctors, and notes over a quarter century of use. Sold by druggists for one dollar a bottle with a free mailer offered by the Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta.
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Bradfield
Bradéem
Ghadfield Regulator Co, Atlants
President Cabaniss calls Georgia Press meeting in Atlanta
The Georgia Press Association will convene in Atlanta on September 2 and 27 with plans for an Omaha excursion to the exposition on the 29th, labeled Georgis Day, followed by a Denver visit to Pike's Peak and other sites.
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Arrasta
Cabaniss
Georgia Press Association
Atlanta
Omaha
Exposition
Georgis
Denver
Col
Pike’s Peak
Troops Move Slowly as Transport Shortage Delays Regiments
From Chickamauga Georgia August 24 the Camp Thomas movement advances slowly due to transport shortages. Regiments ready but unable to secure cars. expected to take weeks to move all units. Ninth Pennsylvania shifts to Rossville for Lexington. Second Missouri and First New Hampshire go to Ringgold and into Lexington. General Andrews departs for Lexington. First West Virginia and Ohio prep to leave for Knoxville. Illinois cavalry marches to Rossville, then Chicago. General R T Frank urges steady service and confidence that troops will soon muster and perform honorable duty at Cabbs.
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Chickamauga
Camp Thomas
Breckinridge
Pennsylvania
Rossville
Lexington
Missouri
New Hampshire
Ringgold
R. T. Frank
Third Corps
Cabs
Sumter County Georgia approves alcohol sale election result
Notice records that in Sumter County voters approved the local option for selling spiritous liquors, with the August 17 1898 election held countywide and results by precinct showing a majority against sale overall. Official order and publication details are noted by Ordinary A C Speer.
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State OF Georgia
Suwres Coestr. Oidinart
A. C. Apeer
Sumter County
Georgia
General Assembly
Baid County
Aw Us
Imr
Umita
Sumfér
Times-Recorder
Americus
Sumter
Ith
New 16Th District
Mth
New Seth
Tota O
Rae
Tun
Sieh
Fifeen Hundred
A. C. Speer
La.c. Speer
Uist
A.C. Speer
Real Estate Loans Offered by J Bmins
Real estate loans on improved farm lands and city property with low rates and best terms guaranteed. Loans promptly made with no delay. Pay back at any time. Uninterrupted business of 15 years standing. J Bmins.
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J. BE. Bmins
Electric Bitters Cure Ailments And Allan's Foot-Ease Relief
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for malaria nervous troubles constipation headaches and general vitality. It also promotes Allan's Foot-Ease powder to ease painful swollen or burning feet and prevent shoe discomfort with quick relief.
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Aimeelf
Allan
Allen
Roy
Sumter Sheriff Sale At Americus Georgia
Sumter County sheriff announces sales before the courthouse door in Americus to satisfy several executions. Properties include a house on Nottersom street bounded by Warren Wood and Patterson, and an east half of a lot as described, with dates in April 1968. The notice names Jacob Perry deceased and the estate of Ephraim Esso as parties, with a second parcel on Remon Street. The action is conducted under Sumter County Superior Court orders, with McArthur as sheriff.
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Americus Gaon
Nottersom Street
Warren Wood
Patterson
Allen
Perry
Sumter County
Isle
Wis
Jacob Perry
Coune Ly Court
Bro. Verwus
W. J. Goa Perry
Eparaim Esso
Nis
McArthur
Sherif
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