Sued for 125 verdicts in Georgia and Alabama Railway case
In superior court Jackson Parker and Mrs Susan Cheek sued the Georgia and Alabama Railway for damages after a buggy was struck near a crossing. Parker sought 2500 and Cheek 10000, but the jury awarded Parker 25 and Cheek 100. Several minor cases were disposed of before Judge Littlejohn dismissed the jury. A motion court session was set for today.
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Jackson Parker
Susan Cheek
Georgia and Alabama Railway
Mr. Parker
Cheek
Parker
Littlejohn
Prevented a Tragedy in Newee Biralatilisn Ohio
A frightening cough prompted remedies that relieved two victims. The ad claims a grand remedy cures lung troubles and pneumonia, with trial bottles free at E. J. Eldridge drugstore, priced at 500 and 100. It emphasizes the medicine’s matchless efficacy and urges readers to try for swift relief.
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Obie
Ohio
Onl Rey
Jong
Mr. Long
E. J. Eldridge
Carnival Bureau to Aid Visitors during Americas Carnival
The Carnival Committee will establish a Bureau of Information to list hotels boarding houses and private residences offering lodging for Carnival visitors. Capt. Pat Williams will head the bureau and citizens are urged to report available rooms and daily rates to assist in housing the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Carnival Committee
Pat Williams
City bans public firework displays amid holiday risk
Mayor-elect Folder opposes promiscuous Christmas fireworks on business streets citing fire hazard. Cotton warehouses store about 3,500 bales and a wayward skyrocket could ignite a blaze. Yet many boys ignore police and shoot pops despite enforcement.
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Folder
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A damaged testimonial notes intense suffering for months from a running sore on the leg, claiming Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in ten days. It advertises relief for wounds burns data pain or piles as the best salve in the world, with a 25 cent claim and local druggist E. J. Eldridge selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Mrs Morrell Dies at Plains After Short Illness
Mrs Rufus Morrell died at her Plains home after a brief illness with pneumonia. Friends in Americus learned of the death Friday. she had married just three weeks ago and was well known as Mrs Annie Cook. The grieving husband and relatives receive widespread sympathy.
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Americus
Rufus Morrell
Plains
Health of Mr. George W. Council Declines
Reported yesterday a marked change in the condition of Mr. George W. Council. His symptoms are less favorable than the day before and he remains extremely ill. Medical outlook is grave with recovery in doubt.
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George W. Council
Governor Candler to Attend Americus Christmas Carnival
Gov. Allen D. Candler and his full staff plus state house officers will likely visit Americus for the Christmas carnival on military day Friday the 28th. A telegram confirmed the acceptance, with invitations extended to military companies and local organizers pressing for broad participation to ensure a large south Georgia street fair.
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State House
Allen D. Candler
Americus
Américus
Candler
J. E. Mathias
Georgia
South Georgia
Emulsion Promoted as Cure for Scrofula Illnesses
A historical ad-style note explains scrofula as bad blood and sores from a skin break. It asserts a germ to be killed by vital life force and promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil to cultivate life. Abounding life is claimed to cure diseases, with a sample offered from Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Felder Succeeds Hixon Wednesday City Council Transition
The Americus City Council will meet tomorrow in its last regular session. On Wednesday, newly elected Mayor Felder and aldermen Glover Fort and Cameron will be sworn in at a special meeting and begin business. Incumbents Mitchell, Sherlock, and Bolton remain. Guerry Oliver Watts depart.
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Bard
Mitchell
Sherlock
Bolton
Hixon
Felder
Oliver, Guerry
Watts
G. W. Glover
Lynn Fort
Joseph E. Cameron
Americus
Guerry
Oliver and
Glover
Cameron
Fort
Davis
Mozleys Lemon Elixir Cures Wide Range of Ailments
A reader from Reevesville South Carolina testifies Mozleys Lemon Elixir cured ten years of indigestion and related complaints. The letter asserts relief from headaches malarial symptoms and digestive and liver issues after using the product, claiming no prior medicine worked.
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W. A. Grirrita
Reevesville
Beulah Healed After Long Illness in Cotemay
Beulah 8 in Cotemay reportedly cured indigestion and heart disease after years of suffering, with remedies and doctors failing previously. The report notes the child’s recovery following treatment by local caretakers.
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Mozley
Beulah
N. D
Cotemay
Pistol Accident Kills Railway Foreman at Cobb Station
The Times-Recorder reports the death of M. T. Dorsey, section foreman for Seaboard Railway, at Cobb Station near Americas. While lifting a crostie, his pistol fell from an inside pocket, discharged on impact with a log, the bullet striking his forehead and causing instantaneous death.
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Times-Recorder
M. T. Dorsey
Cobb Station
Americas
Dorsey
Seaboard Railway
Cotton receipts signal smaller regional crop this season
Receipts at the Americas press show a sharp drop from last year with about 7 000 bales fewer than the December 15 figure and warehouse stocks also notably lighter by several thousand bales, indicating a much smaller cotton crop this season.
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Americas
Morley’s Lemon Elixir praised for curing long stomach illness
Caries Grapano of Louisville Kentucky reports relief from fifteen year dyspepsia. He cites liver stomach and bowels trouble with headaches and claims Morley’s Lemon Elixir cured him after trying a barrel of medicines with no benefit. He says appetite improved and health restored.
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Jefferson St
Louisville, Ky
Lemon Elixir Heals Liver and Heart Ailments
O H Batochy of 98 Alexander St Atlanta Ga reports that after many doctors failed to help he used Lemon Elixir and regained health. He had an enlarged liver nervous digestion and heart disease and could not walk stairs or work. Now he is healthy and vigorous.
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Mozley
O. H. Batochy
Alexander St
Atlanta
Poultry Exhibit Highlights at Americus Carnival
An Americus carnival feature will be a fine poultry exhibit with hundreds of Georgia Poultry Show specimens. Sumter residents and nearby counties will bring pet chickens to compete for prizes. Exhibitors should address M r Berger at the Windsor Hotel. Wanted one: twenty five shade trees for a new display site.
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Georgia
Sumter
Berger
Care Windsor Hotel
New Americus Directory Released by Morgan Co
Mrs Eula L Hollis directs the new city directory issued by L A Morgan Co containing business cards of leading houses and the names of 8264 residents with street addresses. The volume is described as long needed and valuable for Americus.
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New City
Eula L. Hollis
L. A. Morgan & Co
Americus
Argued Question on Clerk Signature Power in Superior Court
Yesterday in superior court Judge Littlejohn heard argument on the right of deputy clerk H E Allen to attach his father Clerk J H Allen’s name to executions and court papers. Allen testified he was appointed in 1802 and signed as directed. Lawyers debated whether clerks may delegate such authority, with related cases noted as pending and under review. Cure Lord In Head. Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine used for colds.
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Littlejohn
H. E. Allen
J. H. Allen
Allen
J. A. Allen
Clerk Allen
Supreme Court
Certa
Mozley's Lemon Hot Drops advertised cure all throat diseases
An old advertisement promotes Mozley's Lemon Hot Drops as a cure for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and hemorrhage. It lists Dr H at Atlanta Ga as the preparer and notes the product is elegant reliable and sold at druggists for 250.
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Mozley
Death of William E. Taylor in Wadley Ga
William E. Taylor died Thursday morning in Wadley Georgia after a several weeks illness. He was about forty, son of Ezekiel Taylor and brother of John T. Taylor of Americus. He lived in Wadley as a merchant. His body was brought here and funeral services were held at 10 oclock at his father E Taylor's residence.
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William E. Taylor
Wadley
Ezekiel Taylor
John T. Taylor
Americus
Taylor
E. Taylor
Carload of Fine Mules at Lockett's Stables
A. 5, Lockett and Son, and J. H. Bryant have received a carload each of fine Kentucky mules priced low. See this stock at Lockett's stables for purchase.
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A. 5
Lockett & Son
J. H. Bryadt
Kentucky
Lockett's
Mystic Cure Story From Pittburg Advertiser
T. J. Blackmore of Haller & Blackmore in Pittburg Pennsylvania praises Mystic Cure claiming it cured his rheumatism and enabled him to leave bed within twenty four hours after months of suffering. He says five physicians gave little relief and urges others to try the medicine sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist, Averlos Georgia?
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T. J. Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pittburg
E. J. Eldridge
Awerlous
Holiday Gift Line At Hupsos Davo Stons
Invitation to call and view a wide range of holiday goods with showcasing of comb and brush cases military hair brush sets glove and handkerchief cases manicure itemizer and toilet aids. Newest designs and best materials praised with delivery held for pickup.
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Hupsos
Davo Stons
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Bureau of Information
Prises Nocess
Scrofula
Scott
Tatiana
Hathaway
M. D
South Broad Street
Mr. Dorsey
Morley
Wantep
Mewif
Broapuunsr
NEW Directory OF
Kermott's
FISO
Business Men’s Free Fair
Grand Floral P
Joseph Wheeler
C.J. Sturgis
J. 8. Berger Carnival Co
C. J. Sturgie
Americus, Ga
New Firm
C. S. S. Horne & CO
ClId Book Store
Amoskeag
Postoffice
Forsyth Street
Mojye
Barlow Block
J. J. Hanesley
Shelbyville
Tennessee
Belzien
Leghorn Cook
Juliet R. Whitthorne
Proprietof
Sopa
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