Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americus
Americus notes list visitors and locals arriving or departing including W. W. Kewas of Eufaula, Mrs. Cliff C. Clay visiting Americus, E. L. Whitehead of Rome, Robert Billington of Savannah, B. S. Walker of Monroe, L. D. Lockhart returning from Dawson on business, Judge H. L. Long visiting for legal matters, Miss Black and Mr. W. F. Black welcome a new arrival, Miss Cliett of Bainbridge a guest of Mrs. F. A. Thomas, and Mrs. G. T. Miller hosting visitors. ED Sheffield Co. advertises mill-price goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumpert Shoe Co
W. W. Kewas
Eufaula
Als
Cliff C. Clay
Americas
E. L. Whitehead
Rome
Robert Billington
Savannah
W. F. Black
Miss Cliett
Bainbridge
F. A. Thomas
Taylor
William Swanson
Montgomery
G. T. Miller
Swansop
Florine Cor
Americus
Sheffield Co
Local aldermanic race seen as formality in city
Mesars, Mitchell, Sherlock and Bolton head the Democratic ticket for three alderman seats in Americus. Polls open at city hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with expectations of a straight Democratic vote. Also reported: a Mississippi emigration drive draws hundreds of Black workers from Georgia amid promises of easy labor, with an agent jailed for operating without a license. Nearby ads promote a store closing sale on Cotton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars. H. ©. Mitchell
C. J. Sherlock
Bolton
Americas
Mississippi
Times-Recorder
Americus
Mieippi
Apeecial
Madison
Georgia
Jane
George
Express
Central
Atl
Syrup of Figs touted by the Modern Mother
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children, claiming it works best for their needs and noting the California Fig Syrup Co. as the maker. It also promotes toy prices and a new toy store on Cotton Avenue offering discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Exporter Finds Stocks Low in Americus Warehouses
A large cotton exporter visited Americus and found local warehouse stocks far smaller than expected. With little cotton left to bring in, remaining supplies will soon exhaust, likely driving up prices as exporters face a tighter market. Also noted are local ads for medicines, a circus coming, job listings, and new silverware displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Neil
Marriage at Plains as Oliver and Miss Turner Unite
A wedding yesterday at Plains joined Mr. R. B. Oliver and Miss Effie Turner in matrimony. The ceremony, at the bride’s brother Milton Hudson home, was led by Rev. Griffeth and attended by a large group of friends. The bride, daughter of the late Rev. Tanner, is beloved for her charm, while Oliver is a prominent business man in Pirana. Friends across Americus and Sumter county extend heartfelt wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Miss Turner
Plains
Effie Turner
Milton Hudson
Griffeth
Tanner
Pirana
Americus
Sumter County
Cotton Market Ends Little Changed After Opening Decline
Market activity quiet after Christmas with January at 788 and March 743. Provisions at local warehouses show 114 bales, 50 shipped by rail from other towns. Advertisements tout August Flower's historic use for digestion and liver support, with sample bottles available from Davenport Drug Co. Also notice offering city and farm property sales through G. R. Ellis at the post office building. A toy store opposite Pinkston's advertises 5,000 toys to clear out at all prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower Sill
Sonor
Green
Rample
Davenport Ding Company
Pinkston’s
Americus Whispers of Holiday Plans and Local News
A jumble of town notices and colorful items describes holiday shopping, travel, and local events in Americus. The Americus Light Infantry meets and drills, Whitman Sisters to perform Friday, and suggestions to vote for aldermen. Christmas preparations grow as convicts return baggage car and turkeys abound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fricker
Americus
For Women And Girls Fashion Catalog Listing
For Women And Girls an all wool skirt from 1 45 to 4 98, broadcloth suits and capes, tailor made jackets, velvet collars and bows, dresses and undergarments. Includes hats, shoes, belts, gloves, hosiery, corsets, and accessories with wide price range from low to high, plus trunks and men’s wear items. Numerous entries list fabrics and garments with prices, patterns, and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Baniter
Dickey
Kid Goves
Hanoan
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Mr. S. Holliday
J. J. Hanesley
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Toya
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O. A. Faceen
T. Sullivan
Americas Jewelry and Watch
Alabama
R. It
Windsor Hotel
Mesars
Mitchell
Sherlock
Cotton Avenue
Pinkaton’s
All Toya
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
E. J. Eldridge
James Fricker & Bro
Sparks’ Circus
Sparks Circus
Bismarck
Dr. King
E. el* Dridge
Leaman
Rembert's
Pext Peat
Finninger CO
Wa Tailors
Finninger Copipany
Jackson Street
Duncan's
Mohawk Valley
Paris
Congress
United
Petra Nottingham
Patra
Robert
Syed
Massigo
Telephone
Jackson St
Joan
G. RB. Ellis
Postofice Building
Sim
Wasiruc
Musu
Park
Caxton
Chicago
Jewelers
Americus, Georgia
Hovzen
Hudaon
Feee
Lea Ee Eee
Odo
Updersnirta
New York
Chris
Sumter
Santa Claus
Moore
Moore Lwll
Kodak
Will Dudley
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China
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