Americus carnival set to boost business and warerooms
City and Sumter County readers learn of Americus big carnival plans with new booths, a New York pony and dog show, and a carnival ball. Fourth Georgia Nogment troops will march, boosting the fair. Local merchants stock up as Christmas trade begins and egg shortages threaten holiday menus.
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Sumter County
Americus
Georgia
Yoreas
Krismus
Luis
Americas
R. J. Grantham
Sumter's First Citizen Benjamin M. Wheeler Dies
Benjamin M. Wheeler, aged 72, longtime Americus and Sumter County figure, died Sunday night after a brief illness caused by heart trouble. A renowned local historian, he was the first white child born in Sumter County and lived here since 1828. Survived by son R. M. Wheeler and daughter Mrs. L. P. Dorman, his funeral was held Monday at the residence of A. P. Lingo, with Rev. LeRoy G. Henderson officiating. The notice also includes an advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm.
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Benjamin M. Wheeler
Americus
Sumter County
Mr. Wheeler
R. M. Wheeler
L. P. Dorman
A. P. Lingo
LeRoy G. Henderson
Castleberry buys Grantham farm near Americus
After a year or two in Webster, Mr. James W. Castleberry becomes a Sumter County citizen again. He purchased the R. J. Grantham place, a ninety acre farm four miles west of Americus, for $1,200. Americus friends rejoice at his return.
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Webster
James W. Castleberry
Sumter County
R. J. Grantham
Americus
Americus Cotton Market Report December 19 1900
Americus Ga. Dec 19 1900 Reo d today at warehouses 72 bales Reo d previously at 20004 Total warehouse receipts 26006 Americus Markets rotations Good Middling 5 Middling 6eeseeere 838 Fricker's opens largest assortment of fine cut glass in the city latest inventory 15 4
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Americus
Americus Markets
Fricker's
Population discrepancy in Americus census figures
The Americus directory lists 8,202 residents with addresses beside each name, supporting a belief that the population exceeds 8,000. Supervisor Wetteroth questions the count, noting the Federal census three enumerators reported 7,674 for Americus and ward breakdowns: First 1,035 Second 1,422 Third 3,530 Fourth 1,687, with militia district 780th at 10,552.
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Americus
Americas
H. Wetteroth
Times-Recorder
Wetteroth
Allen and Lingo Wedding Set for Next Wednesday
The marriage of Mr. H. Egbert Allen and Miss Maude Lingo will take place at 8 PM on Wednesday next the 26th at the bride's father A. P. Lingo's home on Church street. The announcement comes as a pleasant surprise to friends, noting the couple had planned a January ceremony before changing plans. Both families report the couple as popular and the event of wide interest in Amerions.
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H. Egbert Allen
Maude Lingo
A. P. Lingo
Church Street
Smith's Sure Kidney Cure Promises Complete Relief
Advert reads a patent remedy claim for kidney and bladder troubles including dropsy Brights disease and gravel. It guarantees a complete cure with use of Smith's Sure Kidney Cure priced at 50 cents, sold at Dodaod's Pharmacy.
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Bright
U Ieg Smith
Dodaod
Cotton market stalls as contracts drift with light spot sales
There was little change in the cotton market with contracts easing a few points. January opened at 9.51 and closed slightly lower. Spot cotton offerings at Americus warehouses were light with few sales yesterday.
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Americus
Colonel Wooten Visits Americus For Military Day Plans
Col W E Wooten commanding the Fourth Regiment met with Americus Light Infantry officers to announce that several companies of the unit will participate in Military Day exercises. An advertisement seeks publishing representatives in every town in Georgia, offering a potential dollar incentive via Box 308 Macon.
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W. E. Wooten
Americus
Col. Wooten
Light Infantry
Arene
Dolleré
Sien
Macon
Slippers Adverts and Local Social Notes In Americas
A mixed local page lists a catalog line for bedroom slippers suitable for Christmas gifts from Scuumerer Saoz Co. and then records numerous short social items: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Tullis visiting Dawson. Mr. Thomas J. Wade visiting from Lumpkin. Miss Marie Nunn of Perry visiting Glora Nunn. Mrs. George W. Childress leaving for Midland Ga.. Miss Antoinette Lockett leaving for Milner. Miss Meta Walters visiting Mrs. T. M. Farlow in Americas. Miss Lula Waters returning to Albany. Hon. M. L. Everett of Stewart County visiting on business. Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Wilson visiting from Losee. Miss Clara Nupp of Huntington and Miss Marie Nano of Perry visiting friends. Mr and Mrs. W. W. Hooke traveling to Leesburg. Mrs. John S. McGarrah visiting relatives in Lumpkin. Miss Mary Falke of Augusta arriving for the holidays. Mrs. Alice G. Cobb returning to Oglethorpe. Miss Opal Hiner returning from a week with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Bell hosting Miss Alpharetta Bell. Mesdames W. H. McKenzie and John Holmes of Montezuma visiting Miss William A. Dodson on Leo street.
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W. M. Tullis
Dawson
Thomas J. Wade
Lumpkin
Marie Nunn
Perry
Glora Nunn
George W. Childress
Midland
Misa Antoinette Lockett
Milner
Loselie
Americas
Clara Nupp
Huntington
Marie Nano
W. W. Hooke
Yester
Leesburg
John W. Forrester
John
McGarrah
Waiter
Gillis
Mary Falke
Augusta
H. J. Fite
Closing Out Entire Stock at E D Sheffield Co
E D Sheffield Co announces immediate sale of all stock as owner resigns for a bank position on Jan 1. Shoes clothing dry goods offered at below New York cost, with options to buy in bulk or retail. Notice urges quick visit for best selection and mentions Christmas goods at E D Avaley.
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Bank of Commerce
New York
E. D. Saerkecy
Blood Balm promotes cure for long standing blood diseases
An advertisement touts B. B. B. Blood Balm as a universal remedy curing a wide range of chronic skin and mucous conditions. It promises to remove toxins from the system, rebuild strength, aid digestion, and halt relapses. A free trial bottle is offered and methods to obtain it are provided.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Band Stand Rejected at Crossing Lot for Carnival Music
Carpenters removed a proposed band stand at Forsyth and Jackson streets crossing lot. Carnival week promises top state bands, with extensive music galore. Also mentions a legal affidavit by Frank J. Cunsey & Co, Toledo, promising payment per case and promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure with promotional notes by Cheney & Co.
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Carpenters
Forsyth
Jackson Streets
Farnum Suffering Serious Pneumonia With Grave Hope
Friends of Robert L. Farnum report his condition after pneumonia onset on Saturday remains serious and worsened yesterday. Relatives and his brother have been summoned as hundreds in Georgia hope for his recovery.
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Robert L. Farnum
Georgia
Smith's Sure Kidry Care Promoted For Bright's Disease
A testimonial style notice claims Bright's Disease affects all classes and promotes Smith's Sure Kidry Care as a guaranteed remedy with a money back offer. At 50 cents, it is for sale by Dodson's Pharmacy.
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Bright
Smith
Kidry
Dodson
Cotton Market Edges Higher Amid Sluggish Trading
The cotton market showed a gain of eleven points as January opened at 9.25 and closed at 9.46 amid listless trading. Warehouses reported few sales, with beat cotton prices around 9 cents.
Patent Medicine Ad Claims Chamberlains Balm Heals Aches
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm bound as a dampened flannel plaster for rheumatic and lame back relief. It promises fast relief and urges purchases at Dodsons Pharmacy.
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Ealo Eprom Dodson
Mary Dansey Weds O E Hall on Forsyth Street
Miss Mary Dansey and Mr. O E Hall married on Forsyth street Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s home with Rev. R L Bivina officiating. The couple, after the ceremony, left for Savannah to spend a few days with friends and relatives in attendance.
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Forsyth Street
Mary Dansey
O. E. Hall
Rev
R. L. Bivina
Detchon’s Anti Diuretic advertised for bedwetting relief
An old advertisement promotes Dr BE Detchon’s Anti Diuretic stating it may be worth over $100 for a child with nocturnal enuresis. It claims to arrest the trouble at once and is sold for $1 by E J Eldridge, a local druggist.
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BE. Detchon
E. J. Eldridge
Suburban Farm for Sale Near City Hall 45 Acres
Fifteen acres of original woods and thirty acres in high cultivation. A cottage with 1x rooms and necessary outbuildings. One and one quarter miles from city hall. Apply to J B Felder Real Estate Agent. It is better to make mistakes in try than to make the mistake of not trying at all.
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City Hall
J. B, Felder
George W Council Dies In Sumter County
George W Council, a self made man and longtime planter, died Monday at his home near Americus after several weeks illness. A Confederate veteran who built Planters Bank of Americus and presided as its president, he left a large family and extensive holdings. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with Rev. George W Mathews and were followed by burial at Oak Grove cemetery in a large community turnout.
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George W. Council
Georgia
North Carolina
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Barwick
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Barlow Council
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A. E. Bellingrath
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First Methodist Church
Sumter
George W. Mathews
Oak Grove Cemetery
Unclaimed Mail List Owed to Dead Letter Office December 1900
In December 1900 a late list of unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office if not collected within 14 days. Names include Miss Bessie, Miss Winnie Ansley, E B Anderson, Mrs J. B. Hul, Miss Arie Hemington, Hall Mrs Nelley, Miss Amanda Joiner, Otto Jenkins, Will Martin, Mrs Manhole, Miss Alberta Swan, Lee Shepherd, Miss Pauline Wadsworth, Willis Sam, and many others.
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Bewall Beam
Pete
Allen
Bessie
Argror
Miss Winnie
Ansley
Anderson
E B. B
Black
Brown
Mies Lula
Branham
C. H
Bell
Pera
Baker
Rhody
Crawley
Horrible Stories From the Transvaal Reconcentrado Camps
Reports from Madame Hardus of Kimberley detail harrowing tales of reconcentradoed women and children arriving from Potchefstroom and other districts. Accounts describe being dragged away by local groups, jailed, starved, clothing torn, and subjected to indignities. Some victims required hospital care, with mothers separated from infants during relocation.
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Tue Haave
Holland
Transvaal
Madame Hardus
Kimberly
Potchefstroom
Nosing Ae
Africa
Lady Miles Loses £100000 in Bucket Shop Speculation
Lady Miles widow of Sir Philip Miles testifies before the lord chief justice about losses from bucket shop dealings with Duncans of Waterloo Place. Her accounts show £10,719 total loss after a £1,800 owed to the firm and alleged mismanagement of stock purchases and forced sales.
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Lowpow
Lady Miles
Philip Miles
Duncans of
Waterloo Place
Ly Miles
Miles
Political paralysis in Chill embitters cabinet crisis
Fragmented reports from Chill describe the inability of political elements to form a new cabinet paralyzing public administration. Discontent grows as factions struggle to reconcile differing views on presidential electoral strategy.
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Vaipamatso
Tiger Dev
Atius
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