Local figures visit Americus on business and social rows
A jumble of notes records visits by Col Jule Felton of Montezuma and Capt C W Felder, and trips by O V Lamar of Richland, Mrs J B Sheppard, Mrs Robert I Farsum, Charles L Bannon of Macon, J W Niebel of Bradstreet’s, and H J Fite family. Also mentions Schumpert Shoa Co and E D Sheffield Co recruiting business.
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Odiss Roby Ray
C. W. Felder
Jule Felton
Montezuma
Americus
O. V. Lamar
Richland
Elleville
J. BR. Sheppard
Toeee
Buena Viata
Robert I. Farsum
Dawson
Charles L. Bannon
Macon
J. W. Niebel
Brad|atraet
H. J. Fite
Edith
Atlanta
Election Preview and Court Week Report
The piece covers a six-candidate alderman race for three open seats amid optimism and voter ambivalence. It also notes the Superior Court’s second week with civil docket activity, upcoming criminal cases, and indictments from the grand jury led by Judge Littlejohn.
German Syrup Promises Relief for Coughs and Lung Troubles
An ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs colds and lung issues. It claims to heal inflammation ease expectoration improve sleep and destroy germ infections. Sample bottles are offered by Davenport Drug Co.
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Davenport Drug Co
Unique parade of Prof Gentry's dog and pony show
This morning a remarkable street pageant arrives in our city featuring cages tableau wagons and band chariots drawn by ponies and baby elephants in miniature form. The Brooklyn Eagle praises it as a grand and pleasing spectacle seen by thousands with the remark it is a pretty parade for hor and pony show.
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Prof. Gentry
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn
Excellent Show Promised by Barlow Minstrels at Opera House
The Barlow Minstrels bring a polished program of singing dancing and blackface comedy with up to date specialties. Highlights include Willie Hale’s set Harry Ward’s eccentric humor and Coburn and Baldwin’s musical act. Jans Faixer & Co advertise wave crest for gifts.
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Barlow Bros
Big Minstrels
Barlow Minstrels
Opera House
Willie Hale
Harry Ward
Coburn
Baldwin
Road defaulters to explain at county meeting
The board of county commissioners met in monthly session yesterday morning and took up routine bills and routing matters. Several citizens cited for failing to work the public roads will appear before the county commission tomorrow morning to give a statement. The Times-Recorder seeks payment on long overdue accounts and lists the Americas cotton market receipts and local quotations. An ad offers employment in Illinois with yearly or weekly pay and references.
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Board of County Commissioners
Times-Researcher
Times-Recorder
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Persistent Chest Cough
A Philadelphia woman reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured her long standing cough. She praises the remedy for relieving chest pain and helping her sleep, noting other doctors failed. Trial bottles offered free at E J Eldridge’s Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
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Caprose
Annie E. Springer
Howard Atroot
Pollodelphia
Dr. King
E.J. Eldridge
Thousand Bales Lost in Thomaston Warehouse Fire
A Thomaston warehouse burned destroying about 1,000 bales of cotton with only 50 bales saved. Loss estimated at 80,010 dollars as the blaze threatened the town. G R Ellis, long time local businessman, plans relocation to Americus after recovering from illness. Also notes a 1900 calendar offered by Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company via J O Haile.
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Thomaston
The
Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company
J. O. Haile
Savannah
Short News Items Highlight Town Happenings And Prices
The public schools report larger attendance after a period of illness. City Clerk Davis returns to office after a month of illness. Partridges are plentiful and sold. hunters seek Bob White. Engine 1312 from a collision is moved to Macon shops. Shoppers crowd streets as holiday trade begins while cold snap ends with sunshine. A brisk election outlook leaves six candidates confident of victory. Religious ministers travel to Dublin for the South Georgia Conference. The weather shows frost and some ice in low places. Mrs Beasie Kleckley and John Casiel split store space for millinery and shoes. Pain Killer Perry Davis is advertised as a long popular remedy.
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James Floxen & Bro
Davis
Bob White
Georgetown
Americus
Macon
Central
South Georgia Conference
Dublin
Beasie Kleckley
John Casiel
Cotton Prices Edge Up After Mixed Trading
Cotton showed little overall change with apota holding steady and futures up three to four points from Saturday. The contract market opened steady, dipped, then recovered to close higher with January at 7.49, March 7.64, and May 7.66. Receipts at local warehouses reached 153 bales and buyers paid 7 cents for good cotton.
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Apota
That Throbbing Headache Dr King PIlls Ad Notice
Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for sick and nervous headaches claim to purify blood and strengthen nerves. Sold by EJ Eldridge, druggist. Found a diamond ring valued at about $60, owner to identify and pay reward. Strayed Jersey cow from 414 College Street Friday night.
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Dr. King
EJ. Eldridge
College Street
Dress Goods Blowout Countdown At Local Store
A coming week sale offers hand some dress goods at 25c 39c and 50c per yard with actual values from 40c to 75c. Also featuring many fine woolen blacks and colors at special discounts. Customers are urged to visit and let us guide them through the assortment to secure best deals on dress materials.
Winter Underwear Specials Across Men and Ladies
With December weather, the department offers reduced prices on women's ribbed undervests, bleached garments, and children's undervests. Men's underwear includes fleeced lines, elastic-seam Canton flannel drawers, and Shawkull half hoes, all priced below usual retail.
Kid Gloves Sale Slashes Prices on All Varieties
Our store announces a big bargain on kid gloves to reduce stock. Foster Paul & Co’s celebrated $200 gloves drop to 15 per pair, plus various gloves from Foster hook or button styles, and Henderson fine men’s kid gloves listed at 1.25 and 10 per pair, cashmere gloves 26c to 75c.
Tailor Made Suits on Sale This Week
A local shop notes strong sales last week and anticipates higher demand next week. It lists prices for several suits including the 850 Covert Mixture at 690, 10 fancy mizture tailor made at 710, Venetian Cloths at 1250, and Rome epuns at 10 per suit.
Capes and Jackets Move to Clear Stock
Local merchant highlights an oversized cape and jacket stock and guarantees low prices to encourage quick sale before the season advances. The note promises favorable terms to buyers and urges prompt purchase to avoid loss.
Carpets and Rugs Auction Offers New Stock at Low Prices
We reassure customers we still operate the carpet business with a fresh stock bought at low prices. Our offerings include Axminsters Moquettes Velvets Body and Tapestry Brussels at reduced rates. Specials feature 40 to 50s per yard for certain fabrics and various items from Smyros bags to Art Squares and window shades.
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Brussels
America
Ziegler's Shoes Offer Wide Childrens Selections At Great Prices
A local merchant promotes Ziegler's line of children's shoes as the strongest in America with a large variety in all sizes and styles. He pledges lower prices than ever and urges families to visit for fittings and durable, attractive footwear for men, women, and kids.
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America
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M.S. Holliday
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BR. C. Taylor
Marshallville
Court of Ordinary
A. C. Speer
Can- Hudson's Drag Store
Finninger CO
Tailors
Jackson St. Mamee
Duncan's
Tee Reese
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Mollingham
Syraea
Patra
Dorguin
Tully
Los Worth
Socsrreeesee
Telephone
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Windsor Hots
Americus, Ga
E. T. Sullivan
Americas
Cas
Suwiley
Ntrance Windsor Hotel
California Fig Syrup Co
Superior Court
Superior Courts
Littlejohn
Fayette Horton
Mr. Bivins
Flint River
Jim Austin
Jans Faicxer
G. R. Ellis
Rembert
Park
Caxton
Chicago
G.R. Ellis
Lumpkin
Ellis
James Fricker
Jewelers
Americus,’ Georgia
Perry Davis
Kodak
Dudley
Aston
Two Cares
Unidervesta
Amrica
Dimwerato
Hendacme
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