Passage of Passages and Local Visitors in Americus
Americus propie and their friends goings and comings noted with names of residents and visitors. Capt W W Crane of Friendship, A L Holmes of Savannah, Mian Martin Anstey to Perry, Allen Fort Jr returning from State University for Christmas, Mrs Davis T Lane of Clayton, Hunter Carnes of Vienna, John E French from Plains, B Townsend of Valdosta, E Clark and B H Ament from Albany, Mr and Mrs C J Robinson of Montgomery, Mrs J G McPhaul to Sylvester, Taylor Felder in Nashville, Col Howell Hollis and Miss Hollis from Buena Vista, Miss Hollis returning from Wesleyan College, ED Sheffield Co advertises slippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jook
Sonomizat Sex Co
W. W. Crane
Friendship
A. L. Holmes
Savannah
Windsor
Mian Martin Anstey
Perry
Allen Fort, Jr
State University
Davis T. Lane
Clayton
Ala
A. E. Rylander
Hunter Carnes
Vienna
Ln Americas
John E. French
Plains
B. Townsend
Valdosta
Messrs. E. Clark
BH. Ament
Albany
U P
C. J. Robinson
Montgomery
Americas
J. G. McPhaul
Sylvester
M. J. Adams
Lamar Street
Taylor Felder
Nashville
Tenn
John B. Felder
Col
Howell Hollis
Miss Hollis
Buena Vista
Wesleyan College
Sheffield Co
Going to Atlanta to Reside
Americas society bids farewell to John B. Shaw a longtime leader and prominent citizen who will relocate to Atlanta to join the Shaw Camp firm in machinery and milling supplies. Shaw camp will continue expanding while Camp maintains ties with a major Atlanta house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
John BR. Shaw
Atlanta
Atlante
Shaw
Actixen
Modern Mother Weds in Savannah Nelson Mamie Bryant and Geo Van Riper Tie Knot
The marriage of Miss Mamie Bryant of Savannah and Mr Geo Van Riper of Americas occurred yesterday at the bride's mother's home in Savannah. The ceremony drew many friends, including a group from Americas, and a sixty piece silver chest was among the notable wedding gifts from railroad engineer friends. The couple will be at home on Church Street in Americus after visiting there this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Riper
Miss Bryant
Americas
Savannah
Mamie Bryant
Americus
Church Street
Cant
Best Holiday Trade In Americas Stores Flourish
Americas merchants and especially the constant advertisers report the best holiday trade in years. Mr A W Smith’s store thronged with shoppers and gifts. Elroting Bitters promoted as a cure for nerve and liver issues. Dressmaking and neckwear lines advertised with prices and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Times-Recorder
A. W. Smith
Tao Times-Recorder
Church Wedding at Sumter Near Americus
A pretty church wedding was held last night at Sumter eight miles south of Americus. Mr. J. E. Lightner of Etlaville led Miss Lenora Webb to the altar at 6 30 p m amid decorative smilax and evergreens. Numerous attendants witnessed the ceremony and an elegant reception followed at the Webb home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightner
Miss Webb
Sumter
Americus
J. E. Lightner
Etlaville
Lenora Webb
Thomas G. Webb
Market Feverish on Closing in Americus Cotton Trade
Market closed feverish after a gain of four points from Monday. January 7-16 March 7.97 May 7.36, with heavy profit taking at the close and marked fluctuations. Receipts at warehouses 173 bales. seven cents seen as the top, higher prices hoped after holidays. Also ads for tailoring, watches, candy, diamonds, and a toy store on Cotton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Holiday shopping lights and depot progress brighten Americus
The town businesses bustle as Christmas shopping peaks and windows glow. The new depot roof goes on and interior work advances. Sheriff Troy Holder humorously detains Santa amid holiday cheer. A Barlow Council carves into livestock trade with Kentucky stock, while bridal trains aboard a southbound Central train draw attention. Col. B L Oliver improves after sudden illness. Sterling silver novelties and new cape jackets debut at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heruxa
Hudson's
James Fricern & Bro
Troy Holder
Lampkin
Santa Claus
Barlow Council
Kentucky
Col
B. L. Oliver
Allen House
Dress Goods Extravaganza Full of Wool and Silk Silks
A sale of dress goods features wool cloths at 150 and 10a per yard, all wool sailings high value patterns, and large live fancy fabrics priced from 50c to 75c per yard. Offers include velvet, satin duchess, peau de soie silks, all black skirts, capes, jackets, and accessories with substantial reductions for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosdaloth
Brady
Brakeman Severely Hurt By Overhead Signal at Bridge
Minor W. Hall, brakeman on the Central railroad, was severely hurt yesterday after being knocked down by an overhead signal beam under a bridge. He saved himself from falling beneath the wheels by grabbing the car top and was carried to his Macon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor W. Hall
Central Railroad
Mr. Hall
Tease Hall
Southwestern
Hall
Macon
Pupils to Enjoy Week Off Before Christmas Break
The public school will close tomorrow for a full week vacation for about 1,600 pupils. Work this term has been satisfactory and the year ending next January 1 will be among the best. Christmas decorations and palms are on display at Leo Allen's for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rossi
Boscheo
Davenport
Santa Clara
Jane
Ximas
Ladies and Boys Hosiery Sale At Discounted Week Prices
Twenty five dozen ladies hose in fine finish at 15.5 cents per pair. Fifty dozen ladies and boys jersey ribbed hose in sizes from small to large priced at 10 cents per pair. Fifty dozen boys heavy ribbed school hose offered this week at 15.9 cents per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
Handkerchiefs offered in varied lots at value prices
Auction notes claim 350 dozen children's handkerchiefs with plain and colored borders priced at 50s to 75s per dozen. Also advertised are linen ladies handkerchiefs, hemstitched items, and embroidered pieces priced at 12s6d to 2s6d each. Best plain handkerchiefs offered in several styles with multiple price points.
Kid Gloves Pricing Note from Foster Pass
Foster offers Kid Glove products at various grades. The low tier listed at 70 grade sells at $100 per pair, hooks or ours. A middle Foster Pass variant at $125 per pair. The top tier labeled $200 grade is offered at $150 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Paul
Foster Pass
Clothing Sale Offers Broad Men’s Apparel Deals
A fragmented advertisement lists clothing items for men including overcoats, fancy shirts, sweaters, and cabhirts with assorted prices from five to two thousand dollars. It mentions sizes and color options and references savings across multiple item categories amid a general sale.
Boys Wear Price List With Wide Range of Goods
The notice lists boys clothing and accessories with prices from $1.50 for suits to $3.60 for overcoats and up to $7.50 on larger items. It mentions pants, hats, shoes, stockings, underwear, suspenders, gloves, neckwear, collars and cuffs with various price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Wayrarer & Anster
Pei
Textile Sale List From A General Store Ad
Readable items include ingrain carpets table damasks damask yardage and quilts with prices such as 450 to 1830 for carpets and yard goods. Also listed are towels pillowcases counterpanes quilts and crochet items with various per yard or per piece prices. Multiple items mention high grade linen and damask patterns with weekly sale values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nepkina
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Schumpert Shoe CO
Lamar and
Jackson Streets
Beloce
M.S. Holliday
J. J. Hanesley
Americus, Ga
Furely
Americus Propie
Finninger Company
Jackson Street
Duncan's
Eeeee
Dave x
Seeiniargssevrateis
Oaly
Aig
Maui
Wwe
Tearty
Pian
Fey
Pss
Tadisa
London
Doudis
Siessasdasbee
Sit Cpens
Abicane
Ernie, Brae
Windsor Hotel
Seckaonpet
A. G. Duncan
Innet Gesiges
galecTs Sullivan, Sermoh
Anetins
Jeverr
Ant Watch
Inspector Scargia
Alabama K. I
Evtrasce
Ome
Aol
Spain
Eldridge
G.T. Scoutray
L. A. Haines
Miss Macote
James Faicken & Bro
Hayler
Hudson's Drum Store
Lee Allen's
C. McElroy
Jawen Fasoxzn & Bro
BE. D. Anslay's
Janes Fateman & Bao
Cotton Avenue
Pinkaton’s
Nannally
Rembert’s
Nett
Erie
B.D. Aualey
James Fricker
Americus, Georgia
Les Allen's
G. T. Sunnivan
Leo Allen
Express
Kodak
Machine
Will Dudley
Omar
Ladies’ Hoisery
Peerato
Bae
Bannan
Iumen
Natton
Chinaware
Ste
Ziegler
Wea
Hapan
Department
Weer
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