Sumter Superior Court Convened Under Strong Charge
Sumter Superior Court opened with Judge Z A Littlejohn presiding as the grand jury organized with Capt John A Cobb foreman. The judge issued a forceful charge focusing on criminal code, blind tigers, illegal whiskey sales, and lynching, with many civil and criminal cases set for trial and dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nann
W. A. Webb
A. J. Hamil
H. H. Glover
W. A. Seals
P. H. Williams
Littlejohn
New Houses on Elm Avenue Plan for Small Dwellings
Mr. O A Coleman, general manager of Georgia Loan & Trust Company, toured Americus en route to Eufaula to promote building several modest rental homes on Elm Avenue. With few vacant houses here, Coleman could lease a dozen residences if built on his Elm Avenue lots.
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O. A. Coleman
Georgia Loan & Trust Company
Eufaula
Coleman
Elm Avenue
Americus
Cotton Tested by Fire in Lowell Roundlap Bales Outperform Lowry Here
Experiments in Lowell Massachusetts by the Factory Mutual Fire Insurance cos compare American Roundlap bales with Lowry bales and ordinary squares. Roundlap bales resist fire better, preserving outer surfaces while Lowry bales burn wires and elongate. Water submersion tests also favor Roundlap, with Lowry cotton unrecovered and Roundlap remaining intact with only exterior moisture.
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Lowell
American Cotton Co
Lowry
Planters’ Compress Company
Mass
Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
United States
American Cotton Company
American Company
Cut This Out Four Dollar Photograph Offer
A vintage sale notice offers a 16x20 crayon enlargement photograph printed from a foxen flue steel image for four dollars cash down. The offer remains valid until January 1, 1900, and names Miss Ansten Prokerr.
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Ansten Prokerr
Big Chicken Fight Planned for Thanksgiving Day
Reported plans for a large cock fight on Thanksgiving Day as birds are housed in training. Initially proposed for near the city, Judge Littlejohn’s remarks on law prompted a shift. Sporting circles say the event will move to the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee River for a fatal bout.
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Littlejohn
Boye
Alabama
Chattahoochee River
Distreas Eidogs relieves bladder pain in six hours
A scarce readable line item claims Distreas Eidogs provides relief for bladder pain and back discomfort within six hours. It mentions both male and female suitability and a general relief from water retention, though the text is garbled and uncertain about specific details.
Many Galling Knots Untied in Superior Court
A report from yesterday's superior court notes multiple civil actions terminating in divorce for four couples, all of whom were Black. The jurors granted freedom from marriage in cases described as mismatches, with details reflecting the era's racial framing. Also referenced are a physician’s endorsement of a stomach remedy and a local candy advertisement.
Syrup of Figs Praised as Healthful Laxative Product
A promotion extols Syrup of Figs as a healthful, ethical laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It highlights physician approval, pleasant taste, and absence of unpleasant after effects, noting its widespread use among healthy, informed individuals. The message urges obtaining genuine Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Great Britain
Europe
Asia
Africa
California
United Stees
California Fig, Syrup Co
Respite Granted for Channell Before Execution
W T Channell, condemned for killing Postmaster Thompson at Glennwood, won a respite delaying the hanging from next Friday. A reprieve until January 5th is in place as efforts aim to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment. Channell, well known in America, formerly resided in this county and remains in Savannah jail for safekeeping.
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W. T. Channell
Postmaster Thompson
Glennwood
Channell
Americas
Hoe
Savannah
Coseteam Mays Bog Bears the Signature Advertised Letters
A fragmentary local notice lists numerous individuals with initials and surnames such as Mays, Boynton, Coley, Clarks, Harte, Margery, Hicks, Greene, Johnson, Lanve, Law, Fitzhughh, Lockett, Patrick, Rodgers, Smith, Timmons, Walker, Surra, and MeG M B A. The readable items resemble a roster or directory style listing in a historical newspaper page segment.
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Bass
D G
Boynton
J M
Coley
Frances
Clarks
Alive
H—Harte
Caths
Harvey
Margery
Miss Highle
Hicks
G—Greene
W M. J—Johnson
Allen
L—Lanve
Law
Cal
Leo
Fitszhugh
Lockett
Annie
P—Patrick
Miss Elminer
R—Rodgers
Jane
Smith
Anderson
T—Timmons
John
W—Walker
Tas
Willer
Meg M
Surra
P. M
Americus Cotton Market Receipts and Quotations
The Americus cotton market reports total receipts to date and local quotations. Good Middling stands around 74 cents per pound, Middling around 70 to 72 cents, with fair to low grades near 60 cents, reflecting market activity in the town.
Great Britain Protests Over Pro-Boer Expeditions
Washington November 29 Great Britain protests to the United States government against organizing expeditions likely to aid the Boers. Lord Pauncefote reported to Secretary Hay who referred him to the secretary of war. Rumored headquarters near New York and in this city with backing from agents of the Transvaal and funds from German and French sources.
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Asalat Peeaidene Kroger
Wasninaton
Great Britain
Lord Pauncefate
Mate Department
Hay
New York City
Transvaal
New
Nasal Catarrh Remedy Promoted by Ely's Cream Balm
Ely's Secree promises quick relief from nasal catarrh with a pleasant aroma that cleanses and heals the nasal surface. The ad warns against harsh driers, endorses Dream Balm as a cure, and lists Cream Balm at 50 cents from EY Brothers of 56 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Secree
EY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
After Graduation She Married and Found Health in Treatment
A Goo ry woman recalls marrying soon after school and enduring illness she hid from her family. She credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring strength, cheer, and vitality, noting her husband and doctor supported her recovery and highlighting mail order efficacy for female ailments.
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Bhusband
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Thousan
Invalids
Buffs N.Y
Renee
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Foxe
Labor Bureau Bill Fails in Georgia House
Atlanta November 20 A bill to create a bureau of labor statistics for Georgia failed to secure a constitutional majority in the house by a 76 to 10 vote. Rep Reynolds the author may seek reconsideration at the next meeting. A debate over railroad liability in day suit followed amid adjournment plans and mentions of $200,000 from the Northeastern railroad sale to cut state taxes. Members head to Brunswick for Thanksgiving.
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Carlton
Clark
Atlanta
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Georgia
Reynolds
General Judiciary Committee
Divarian White
Northeastern
Senate
Harrison
Quitman
House
General Assembly
Brunswick
The
Fair Association
Trial of Molineux Postponed by Juror Illness in New York
The Roland B. Molineus trial opened amid illness as several jurors were excused. Counsel Mr Weeks sought numerous objections but the Recorder did not hear them, delaying proceedings as key issues remained unresolved.
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Molineux
New York
Roland B. Molineus
Lyceerges An
Weeks
First Tennessee Welcomed Home After Philippine Service
Nashville mourns a triumphant homecoming as the First Tennessee regiment arrives in three sections from San Francisco. Bells and whistles greet the troops, crowds line the streets, and a day of ceremonies, prayers, and speeches by Governor McMillin and city leaders unfolds at the tabernacle and capitol. A grand reception and ball cap the celebratory return of veterans and officers.
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Nashvile
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Union
Nashville, Fatias Lee and
Atreeta
Wascom
McMillin
Confederate Veterans
Memphis
First Tennessee Regiment
First Tennessee Volunteers
Grand Army of Bayacie
Tennessee
Tennessee Regiment
Head
Tabernacle
Con
W Gaines
Thomas F. Gaylor
Miype Head
Tally Brown
G. Childs
John W.homas
J. L Vance
Prag Gantt
Capitol
Republicans to Confer on Roberts Case Friday
Washington November 29 Republicans plan a Friday conference to decide the fate of Brigham Roberts a polygamist representative from Utah The conference will be held in the committee room of interstate and foreign commerce with leaders Tow a Payne Dartell Grosvenor and Taylor present Former Speaker Carlisle and parliamentary expert Harry H Smith will report precedents They conclude Roberts must be sworn in on his certificate and can only be removed by a two thirds expulsion vote Moore Denied a New Trial
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Brigham Ruberta
Washinaton
House of Representatives
Roberts
Utah
Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pele
Towa
W Bas
Payne
New York
Dartell
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor and
Quaker City Fire Causes Millions in Damages
A massive blaze at Partridge Richardson’s department store on North Eighth Street in Philadelphia destroyed property across nearly a city block. Losses exceed 4 million dollars, with J B Tippen DCott Co and Lit Bros among the hardest hit. Dozens of smaller shops burned or damaged, many workers displaced as the fire spread rapidly before all flames were controlled. Insurance is expected to cover the losses.
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Philadelphia
Partridge
Richardson
North Eighth Street
J. B. Tippincott & Co
Filbert Street
Partridge & Richardson
Eighth Street
Filbert
Lit Bros
Lippincott
Lippincott Publishing House
Suf
Filbert Vireek
Eighth Stress
Lippincott's
Highstreet
Boywenal Ng
Fanning
Traq
Wilbert Street
William H. Harris
Market Street
A.S. Dorriconery
Fatal Mine Explosion Claims L Webb in Brilliant County
Informalion reaches state mine inspector of L Webb’s death from water explosion in Brilliant county. One other worker remains missing, several injured, and recovery efforts are ongoing. A separate note from Asheville reports George S Powell appointing a committee to push federal action on national mining peril.
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Bimwanaw
Als
L. Webb
Brilliant County
Webb
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Daily Times-Recorder
Charley Dowdell
Elizabeth Dowdell
Caetoria
Signatere
H. H. Heden
Sammit
Ann
W. A. Rémbert
Nunnally’s
Rembert's Drug Store
Next Postoffice
Coseteam Mays Bog
Nan Ata
Labor Bureau
FIRST
Nashville
Manila
Philippines
Namau St
Moore
Goff
William A. E. Moore
Martin Mahon
Badger
Weymouth
Warsaw
Wilmington
Issa George Brown
Quaker City
Asneville
D. C
George 8. Powell
National Bar Association
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