Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americus
Personal notes list visitors and departures in Americus and nearby towns. Mentioned are Hon. John T. Ferguson of Leo County visiting. Miss Kate Hollin leaving for Atlanta. Miss Kate Couric and Miss Butt guests yesterday. Miss Nettie Allen returning from Dawson. D. H. Jenkins returning to Griffin. Lawson Stapleton arriving from a southern and southwest Georgia trip. Miss Marietta Brown visiting Montezuma. Miss Gertrude White returning to Atlanta. Miss Inez Felder returning from Macon. Shelby Myrick returning to Savannah as bankruptcy referee. Miss Elizabeth Wheatley returning from Savannah. Corinne Crawford visiting Americus from Milledgeville. CU. B. Harrold and Mex Thomas Harrold visiting from Hartsboro to meet Harold’s parents.
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Bata
Aspings
Schampert Shop Co
John T. Ferguson
Leo County
Kate Hollin
Atlanta
Charles Sciple
Kate Couric
Ellaville
Miss Butt
Buena Vista
Mien Nettie Allen
James G Parks
Dawson
D. H. Jenkins Ban
Griffin
N. A. Ray
City
Lawson Stapleton
Georgia
Marietta Brown
Montezuma
Maggie Buchanan
Shelby Myrick
Savannah
Elizabeth Wheatley
Miss Hunter
Corinne Crawford
Milledgeville
Americas
Charles M. Wheatley
College Street
CU. B. Harrold
Thomas Harrold
Hartsboro
Als
Harold
M. E. Long
Town News Briefs and Ads Peek Through Busy Season
A collection of short items notes sales at Cut Prices Tamms Fricken and Bro promotions Gentry's ponies and dogs show with two free performances at Farlow Lawn and candidates circulating for aldermanic race Wheatley Ansley December attractions Read their ads and visit partridge markets Barrows Minstrels tickets go on sale soon Col J B Hudson seeks a lost gold sleeve button I O R M to meet at K P Hall Ambrose wave crest ware for weddings and Christmas John W L Daniel moves to Lamar Street Dodson Speer and Lane to Capitol enjoying a brief home stay Police report a quiet day with no drink or disorderly cases Yard crew changes at Central Railroad Freight Yards Americus eyes year-end with no cotton factory plans Read Sheffield Co Americus Cotton Market totals and current prices Good Middling and Middling quotes
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Tamms Fricken & Bro
Atreots
Gentry
Farlow Lawn
K. P. Hall
James Fricker & Bro
John W. L. Daniel
Lamar Street
Bessie Cartright
Dodson, Speer
Lane
Central Railroad
Walker
Loftley
Howell
Wood
Man Killed Near Fort Valley As Train Strikes Cyclist
A well dressed white man believed to be O M Trimble of Americus was killed by a Central Railroad passenger train near Fort Valley. A letter in his possession was addressed to O M Trimble in Americus. Additional details identify him as a cyclist from Atlanta, likely en route to the city.
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O. M. Trimble
Central Railroad
Fort Valley
Ti Ia
Americus
J. L. Trimble
DeKalb County
Trimble
Sumter County
Mr. Trimbly
Atlante
Cotton Market Confounds Loss as Prices Stand Firm
Market tumbled nine points amid a temporary futures slide though foreign values rose by four points. Spot cotton remains strong at about seven cents as light receipts threaten to rise with holiday farming activity. Holdouts may gain four cents or more after holidays, while Dr. D B Cargile reports Electric Bitters curing ecrofula and other ailments, touted as a blood purifier at 50 cents by E J Eldridge.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
Ecrofula
E J Eldridge
Great Victory for Sewanee Defeats North Carolina in South Championship
In Atlanta on December 2 Sewanee defeated North Carolina in a strong game for the South championship, the final score 5 to 0. The match drew thousands and remained spirited from start to finish. A white pointer dog with liver spots, named Frank, is missing. A reward is offered for the dog’s return.
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Atlanta
Bewannee
North Carolina
Frank
Quas. L, Avexey
Barlows Minstrels Set for Thursday at Opera House
The Barlow Minstrels, famed performers, will headline at the opera house Thursday night drawing a large audience. Reviews from a nearby city praised the musical portions and ballads, with Harry Ward's monologue and acts by Cobuin and Baldwin receiving strong applause.
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Barlow
Opera House
Harry Ward
Cobuin
Baldwin
Jury Mistrial Declared in Hawkins Case at Local Court
Judge Littlejohn presided as motions filled the morning without verdicts. The jury in Talmadge & Co. v Hawkins reported deadlock eleven to one for damages, resulting in a mistrial. The civil docket will resume Monday, with two weeks more for court and criminal work to begin Thursday.
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Littlejohn
Hudacan’s Drag Store Closure Reported in Local Notice
A damaged OCR item notes the closure or change at Hudacan’s Drag Store. Readable fragments indicate a business notice from a local source with minimal detail on date or actions.
Dress Goods Sale Offer at Half and Better Prices
A large stock of hand some dress goods will be discarded next week with prices at 25c 39c and 50c per yard. These goods show actual values from 40c to 75c per yard. Also many fine woolen goods in blacks and colors at special discounts. Visit us for a guided showing and favorable purchase terms.
Winter Underwear Bargains In December Sale Notes
December weather prompts underwear push with week long specials. Ladies ribbed Jersey, bleached Jersey Verte, and Uglon Salt garments offered at reduced prices. Children undervests and boys garments priced low, men's undergarments including cot lining, elastic seam flannel drawers, and Shanknit half hose discounted. Descriptions emphasize quality and value across multiple items with prices per item or per box.
Capes and Jackets Move Fast in Local Shop
The store announces a large stock of capes and jackets with top selection in the region. Prices are cut to ensure sale before the season advances, and shoppers are promised full customer satisfaction on the bargains.
Carpet stock revival sale with bargain prices
Local carpet seller clarifies they have not quit business after a winter auction. The stock is entirely new and offered at low prices, with Axminsters Moquettes Velvets Bodies and Brussels up to 50s per yard. Smyrna rugs art carpets and rugs, felts mats and window shades priced to attract buyers.
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Brussels
Bourit
America
Ziegler's Shoes Offer Inexpensive Children’s Footwear
The mild weather has led many to delay buying shoes. The shoe department emphasizes children's shoes as a strong draw and invites families to come in for fitting. Competitors acknowledge Ziegler's line as the strongest in America with a large variety and prices lower than ever for quality footwear.
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America
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