Tales of the Town in terse notes from Americus
Local brief snippets cover Thanksgiving prep with avoiding details. Mentions include Mamie McArthur’s recovery, Judge Speer not visiting Paris Exposition, two December weddings, approaching tramps, Willingham bill debate, a Georgia girl bride, Sumter apple crop, vaccination injury reports, E B Lewis departing for Congress, Christmas near, Gentry’s dog and pony show ads, Central Savannah train popularity, cotton market upsurge, post office lock boxes installation, school salaries paid, City Clerk healing, turkey holiday scenes, Lanier Gilbert wedding, Central depot brickwork, and engine collisions en route to Macon shops.
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Mamie McArthur
Americas
A.C. Speer
Paris
Georgia
Americus
Senate
Prohis
Antis
Lamar Street
Sumter
E. B. Lewis
Congress
National
Kris Kringle
Gentry
The
Central
Savannah
Notable Albany Marriage Unites Fonda Gilbert and Henry Lanier
Miss Fonda Gilbert of Albany and Mr. Henry Lanier of Americus were married at the Gilbert home in Albany with a large gathering of friends and out of town guests. Attending from Americus were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lanier, Mrs. Sua Lanier, Mrs. James Davenport, and J. J. Logan the best man. Lanier, associated with Americus Grocery Co, leaves Albany today for West Point with his bride for several days.
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Americus
Turkey
Greece
Henry Lanier
Aty
Fonda Gilbert
Albany
Allen House
William Gilbert
Lanier
Miss Gilbert
Frank Lanier
Sua Lanier
James Davenport
J. J. Logan
Americus Grocery Co
Beechee's German Syrup Promoted For Severe Coughs
An advertisement touts Beechees German Syrup as a cure for the most severe and dangerous lung troubles. It claims to heal inflammation, aid mucus drainage, and provide rest, urging readers to seek it from Davenport Drug Co after noting its worldwide approval and long time presence in druggists.
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Beechee
Davenport Drug Co
City Bicycle Accident Suit Seeks Five Thousand Damages
At the current superior court term, J. N. B. Carson sues the city for damages linked to a sidewalk bicycle accident near Jackson street. He claims his child was severely injured and that city negligence permitting bicycles on sidewalks endangered pedestrians, seeking $5,000.
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Superior Court
J. N. B. Carson
Carson
Jackson Street
Electric Bitters Cures Scrofula Says Dr Cargile
Dr D B Cargile of Wasbis I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The remedy is praised as a blood purifier and supreme treatment for eczema and rheum. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Only 50 cents sold by E J Eldridge. Guaranteed.
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D. B. Cargile
Wasbis
I. T
Brewer
E.ji Eldridge
Wedding in Colored Circle Sparks Local Interest
A notable wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home on Forest street in Americus. Charlotte Russell, daughter of James Russell, married Mark Bryant of Gordele with Rev. Wright Newman officiating from the A. M. F. church. A large gathering attended the ceremony, followed by a wedding feast and numerous gifts.
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Charlotte Russell
Mark Bryant
Forrest Street
James Russell
Americus
Gordele
Wright Newman
Thanksgiving Day Observed In Americus Businesses Closed
In Americus the Thanksgiving holiday prompts widespread shutdowns. Cotton warehouses post holiday hours, banks stay home, post office operates Sunday hours, freight depots and manufacturing plants close, and churches unite for a morning service at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. R. L. Bivins. City hall and courthouse departments close too.
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Americus
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Bivins
Farlow Lawn Church
Cotton Prices Expected to Rise Despite Sluggish Receipts
The cotton market is holding firm with indications of higher prices ahead. Good cotton brings 7 cents in the Americas market, with experts predicting 8 cents or more soon. Receipts remain light, leaving little to bring in from the country, and Southern spot markets stay firm as exporters face rising bids.
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Americas
Important Difference Promoted by Syrup of Figs
A health note stresses that many feel ill not from disease but from a system needing cleansing. It claims positive results can be achieved by using Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by all druggists.
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California
Hair Length Brings Noted Attention to Americus Man
Elbert Billings, a Black resident near Americus, attracts attention in town with unusually long straight hair. He notes it once reached as long as his arm, but he keeps it cut short for convenience. Billings is a middle aged man and very dark in complexion.
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Elbert Billings
Americus
Billings
Man Healed Self With Arnica Salve Claim
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson suffered rectal fistic disorders for 18 months. Doctors warned of death without a costly operation, but he claims to have cured himself using Buckley’s Arnica Salve, sold by E. J. Eldridge, a local druggist.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Buckley
E. J. Eldridge
Judge McCoy Committed to State Asylum
Judge L. McCoy of Americus was adjudged insane by a jury and ordered committed to the state asylum. He has been in deteriorating mental health and was confined until the jury's verdict. he will be sent to Milledgeville in a few days for restoration.
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L. ¥. McCoy
Americus
Court of Ordinary
Calendar Offer From Central of Georgia Railway
The passenger department of the Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company offers a handsome 1900 calendar sent to any address for 6 cents postage or upon receipt. Address J O Haile General Passenger Agent Savannah Ga.
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The
Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company
Birds of passage coming and going in Americus society
Americas People and Their Friends Who Are Going on Business or Pleasure. Notable lines of gentlemen and boys hats in alpiner and stiff straw. Many residents travel: Capt G M Byne from Albany to attend interests. Mrs J F Watson to Smithville. Dr B L Joiner from Andersonville. Judge J J Dunham from Buena Vista. Miss Elizabeth Wheatley in Savannah. and numerous others visiting relatives or attending events in Albany, Athens, Preston, Thomaston, and Macon.
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Alpiner
Stiff
Srash
Schumpert Shoe Co
G. M. Byne
Albany
Americus
J. F. Watson
Smithville
B. L. Joiner
Andersonville
W. R. Crane
Joseph J. Dunham
Buena Vista
Superior Court
John W. A. Hawkins
Preston
Elizabeth Wheatley
Savannah
Hunter
James A. Davenport
Arthur Rylander
Lake Butler
Fla
D.L. Thomas
Eatonton
George Johnston
Buena Viste
Mary
Davenport
Athens
James Stapleton
Slightly Hurt in Runaway Incident
Mr. W. C. Gray is confined to his home after a runaway cart incident. While driving from the city Monday afternoon the horse ran away, throwing him from the buggy and causing painful but not serious injuries.
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W. C. Gray
Mr. Gray
Fashionable wraps at cut prices in store sale
The store promotes stylish jackets and capes with assurance of quality and fit. It announces a temporary sale in the wrap department with significant discounts across capes jackets and fabrics, urging customers to inspect stock and prices and enjoy lowered rates on silk dress goods and seasonal items.
Ladies Tailor Made Suits Go On Sale This Week
The shop notes ready to wear garments are rising in favor with better finish and styles. They report strong demand for their higher priced suits while cutting prices on low and medium priced lines this week. The $1000 suits are offered at $750 and $1250 suits with milk lined waists and calico skirts are reduced to $10.
Furs Show Strong Demand In Cape and Collar Trends
Our fur sales remain robust with replenished stock of capes and collarettes. New assortment features stone martin and black bear styles, ten inch capes in black and color, with prices from 1 dollar to 1500. Highlights include a premium line at 790 and other handsome grades from 7.50 to 102 dollars, across various colors and finishes.
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Georgia & ‘Alabama RR
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George W. Council
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Pelham
Senator Hand
Inez Felder
Mabel Tay
David H. Jenkins
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G. M Eldridge
Defiance
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Arch R. Eldridge
Chicago
John Sheffield
St. Augustine
Land of Flowers
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Cordele
Z. A. Littlejohn
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