Birds of Passage Personal Notes From Americus Social Roundup
Americus society page lists residents and visitors amid holiday events. Guests include Mr. Nelson Tift Jr. of Albany, B. P. McCrary of Oglethorpe, W. E. Clarke of nearby Meconite, Will E. Elam from Atlanta for Christmas, Col. J. T. Hill of Cordele, Hon. W. B. Cheatham of Dawson, Miss Ida Littlejohn bound for Columbus, Fred V. Peterson from Savannah, George Bagley from De Soto, J. F. Lunsford of Augusta, A. B. Hawkes from Richland visiting his mother, Mrs. M. T. Elam, Mrs. E. B. Hornaday and Miss Hornaday of Ellaville shopping, E A. Cotte of Savannah and Claude S. Catts of Marshallville visiting friends, Lucia Hawkins leaving for Atlanta to serve as air attendant at the Furlow-Johnson wedding, and A. B. Harrold returning from Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Tift, Jr
Albany
B. P. McCrary
Oglethorpe
W. E. Clarke
Will E. Elam
Atlata
J.T. Hill
Cordele
Americus
W. B. Cheatham
Dawnon
Ida Littlejohn
Columbus
J. W. Waltera
Fred V. Peterson
Savannah
Americas
Lucia Hawkins
Atlanta
Furlow-Johnson
A. B. Harrold
Tampa
Holiday Gifts in Proquel Offer Bargains and Picks
E D Sheffield Co advertises a Cobratmas sale with a display of gifts for all ages. The Times-Recorder notes busy day but promotes the home friendly presents and white goods available at marked down prices to help Christmas shoppers save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D
Sheffield
Times-Recorder
E. D. Sheffield Co
Pontine
The Modern Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs Benefit
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the gentlest laxative for children, produced by the California Fig Syrup Co. It also promotes hand painted china and notes a retailer, James Fuicker & Bro, at A W Smith's store through January for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
James Fuicker
Bession in Americus Closes After Conference
The A. M. E. church, South annual conference in Americus ended. Bishop Holsey presided as hundreds of ministers and delegates departed. Crowds attended Sunday services with excursion trains from nearby towns. Next session set for Cordelo. An ad touts Electric Bit as a nerve and blood remedy and diamonds from James Fuiczen & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Church
South
Bishop Holsey
Cordelo
Mr Plaster a Jolly Fellow at the Opera House
A review notes Mr Plaster of Paris gave a fairly good performance at the opera house last night with a small audience. the piece pleased attendees though it was not a standout. The ad offers a local business credit extension ending Jan 1 1900, inviting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Sumter Grand Jury Backs Adoption of Dog Law
Sumter county grand jury in session favors the new dog law and plans to recommend adoption. They condemn the existing worthless dogs and warn owners to pay the one dollar tax, or face county constables enforcing the new measure. The article also notes Boschee's German Syrup as a cough remedy available at Davenport Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Bamter
Sumter County
Old Rock
Boschee
Davenport Drug Co
Their marriage a surprise
Former Americus couple Col. Marcellus Troutman and Miss Agnes Aycock married recently in Rome. Aycock grew up in Americus and has many local relatives while Troutman and his family had been long established in Rome. The couple will reside in Rome, with plans to keep Hill City as their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Rome
Col
Marcellus Troutman
Agnes Aycock
Miss Aycock
Col. Troutman
Mra. Troutman
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure
An old drugstore ad touts Booklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns bruises eruptions and piles. It claims fever symptoms and skin issues will heal, selling boxes for 25 cents with a guaranteed cure. Indexed to E J Eldridge, drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booklen
E. J. Eldrdge
Local Musical Tonight Supports City Poor Fund
The musicale at Mrs H 8 Johnson’s residence on Taylor street, hosted by the Epworth League and Home Mission Society of First Methodist Jobureh, aims to aid the city’s poor. Mrs C M Shivers will sing a solo Let all attend and assist the ladies in this worthy cause. Also visit The New Toy Store on Cotton avenue opposite Pinkaton’s for closeout watches from $2 to $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Johnson
Taylor Street
Epworth League
Home Mission Society
First Methodist Jobureh
C. M. Shivers
Cotton Avenue
Pinkaton’s
Marriage at parsonage unites J. W. Gammell and Corrie Roscoe
In a Sunday ceremony at First Methodist Church Rev. K Read officiated uniting J W Gammell and Corrie Roscoe both of this city. The small gathering of friends witnessed the nuptials as the couple pledged their vows in a simple parsonage ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Read
First Methodist Church
J. W. Gammell
Corrie Roscoe
Christmas shoppers and small town news from Americus
A jumble of holiday notices and local tidbits note fresh shipments at Hovurs, diamond brooches at James Fricker & Bro, and a busy scene around the Central depot. The guano factory fire smolders, cotton markets wobble, tax fees rise in Sumter County, and Christmas trees cut from holly bushes appear. A horse drops dead near the courthouse, and local merchants tout slippers and sterling silver novelties at GT Bruninan’s. News of theatergoers and touring acts, plus plans to reorganize the Whitman Sisters company, add to a busy town mood ahead of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovurs
Hudson
Janes Fricker & Bro
Azores
Whitman Sisters
Sumter County
Fi Fea
Slash
Americas
Dodge
New York
Henshaw
Ten Broeck
Produce Exchange Trust Co. Fails in Americus Surge
A telegram from Americus reports the suspension of Produce Exchange Trust Company, a major bank at 26 Broadway with 2.5 million in capital, 2.216 million surplus, and 9.76 million in deposits. The collapse adds to cotton market turmoil as money in New York tightens, with retail ads and local market listings interspersed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formemey
Americus
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Broadway
New York
Dress Goods Sale Highlights All Wool and Silk Options
Soot dress goods priced at 15c and 25c yard with a strong all wool Saltings selection valued 30 to 403, large range of dress goods at $1.50 to $2.50 per yard, fancy weaves from 3.90 to 7.50 per yard, 50 inch all wool Venetian cloth, $1.50 yard, and various patterns at half price during the holidays. High grade novelty wool goods, taffeta silks, black silks, duchess satins, and black fabrics offered with significant reductions to clear stocks. Skirt lengths and waist silks included with reductions to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipoh
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Offerings With Low Prices
An all-wool and colored dress goods sale lists skirt lengths from 08¢ to 1.98, black crepon options, wool and broadcloth suits, capes and collars, tailored jackets, cloth capes, plush capes, tailored suits, petticoats, outer skirts, corsets, and a wide range of ladies accessories. Prices span from 50c to 1500, highlighting ready-made outer skirts and a broad selection of neckwear and umbrellas.
Hosiery Specials This Week at Masses and Doren
Ladies hose silk Sarah extra fine quality 150 per 50 Dozen. Masses and Boys Jersey Ribbed Hose sizes 5s to 6s at 10c per pair. 50 Doren Boys Heavy Ribbed School Hose this week at 153 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doren
Oselot Handkerchiefs and Ladies Embroidered Linens Sale
Readable items describe Oselot handkerchiefs including plain and border types at various per dozen and per piece prices. Mentions Foster Paul Kid Gloves in black and colored options with price points and a sale referred to as “our $175 grade” at reduced weekly price.
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Oselot
Foster Paul
For Men Apparel Sale With Wide Range of Goods
A vintage advertisement offers men garment essentials and novelties. Prices listed include boy’s clothing starting at five dollars, overcoats from five dollars to two thousand, trousers and vests in varied dollars, shirts in white and fancy, and shoes priced per pair from modest to high. Entities include Boy, Overcoats, Trousers, Fancy Vesta, Shirts, Shoes.
Retail Apparel Prices From Early 20th Century Ad
A catalog-like list presents prices for suits from 125 to 500 dollars and overcoats from 3.60 to 750. It mentions pants, hats, capes, shoes, stockings, suspenders, gloves, neckwear, collars, and other garments with varied prices and quantities. The OCR shows numerous garbled terms but preserves the scope of a product price rundown.
Home Goods Sale Ad From Ingra'n Carpets Catalogue
The ad lists carpets and fabrics with yard and per yard prices including Ingra'n Carpets at 503 590 650 and 750 per yard. It promotes Chips and Jap Mattings, Snyras kugs at $1 with increments, 18 Tograin Art Squares at 350 450 600 and more, Opaque Window Shades at 500 each, table damasks with various yard rates, extra high-grade Satin Damask, Napkins per dozen, towels special values, ready-made shirts at 650 grade for sc, Marseilles Quills at 125 each, white Crochet Quilt at 80, Creottat Counterpanes at 50 and 75 each.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schumpert Shoe CO
Lamar and
Jackson Streets
Pri
George Uo
I. S. Holliday
J. J. Hanesley
Americus, Ga
Sats
George Bagley
DeSoto
J. F. Lunsford
Angnats
Windsor
E. B. Hornaday
Miss Hornaday
Ellaville
E. A. Cotte
Mr. Olaude
Catts
Marshallville
Americar
Finninger Company
Jackson Street
Duncan
Windsor Hotel Block
Iflen
Jen
Siasl
Benipaeiserc
Ernst Ellig
Hayron Rupe
Uires Patrs
Eisel
Dull
London
Regulat 407
Ur PLC
Handiaribies
Rogaine
Windsor Hotel
Baeicus
Aborgia
A. G. Duncan
OS Ems Beautiful Pictures
Petterins
G. T. Sullivan, van
Eden Coan
Ueh
Georgia & ‘Rests
Ladien
Hatel
Proquel
A. W. Smith
Macore
A. M. E Church
Spain
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Aiken
America
All
E. C. Rilridge
Jaims Fuicxen & Bro
MR. Plaster
C. McElroy
McLeod's
McLeod Co
Jaares Farceen & Bao
G. B
Ellis
Post Office
Sim
James Fricker
Ghondia
Brunivan’s
Produce Exchange Trust Co
Wastarday
Pees Partenyetem and
Ward
Perry Davis
Price
Nannally’s
Rembert’s
E., D. Ansley's
Able Christmas Presents
Kodak
Machine
Will. Dudiey
Ronanes
Ladies’ Hoisery
Hastan’s
Ie Lisen
Eobeolabeen
Perpair
Banan
Eange
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