Local Lyceum Course Promises Citywide Enlightenment
A plan to start a lyceum in Americas proposes eight attractions with eminent lecturers from across the country. Tickets offer a double season pass for eight entertainments at a small price, with venues including Atlanta, Rome, Emory College, and other Georgia towns. The program runs between now and next May, about biweekly.
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Lyceum
Americas
Atlanta Lyceum
Ateweh
Roland D. Grant
Boston Times
Josiah Strong
York City
Madame Cecilia
Epinghausen Bailey
Madame Bailey
Frank Parsons
Benjeman F. Trueblood
Boston
Federation of the World
Advocate of Peace
Annie Delaney Martin
Edwin Barker
David Copperfield
Polk Miller
Georgia
Lyceums
Holiday Goods and remedies marketed to shoppers
Advertisement notes Christmas stock with ladies pocket books card cases in silver ebony and celuloid at varied prices. Mentions Cologne bottles and novelties as bargains while urging use of Elro Bitters touted as a universal health tonic to cure liver kidney pains and nerve weakness with guaranteed bottles offered by E A Euridge.
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B. P. Olivia
Barestons
Aiken
America
All
Holiday Handkerchiefs and Gloves Sale Ad
Handkerchiefs in various linens with embroidery and hems offered at holiday sale prices. assortments include ladies cambric, lawn, and pure linen handkerchiefs, plus men’s gloves from Lansdowne and other styles. Umbrellas described as dependable with multiple sizes and prices.
Democrats Named Hearken for Governor at State Convention
The Democratic state convention adopted resolutions backing the Chicago platform denouncing trusts and favoring federal control of levees and the Isthmian canal. Heard was nominated on the third ballot for state auditor. other nominees included Ogden for lieutenant governor and Calhoun for education. There was talk of a white Republican movement amid defeat of Payns resolutions. A mink collarette was reported lost with a reward offered.
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Chicago
Devees
Sa Lethmias Canal
Barton Roca
Beau
Fostar
Snyder
Cunningham
Heard
Lawrason
Ohio
Foster
Taxpayers alarmed as tax book closes at courthouse
Delinquent taxpayers flocked to the Humter courthouse to pay state and county taxes but found the books closed and no receivers. Collector Dunn must forward all settlements to the sheriff, with an extra one dollar per receipt as penalties. Hundreds face impending executions as Sheriff McArthur takes charge of collection.
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Dunn
Humter
McArthur
Sterling Silver Novelties Catalog Ad Sells Low Prices
An advertisement touts a stock of Sterling Silver items including Nail Files Letter Openers Curling Irons Blotters Tooth and Nail Brushes Shoe Horns and Buttons hooks at notably low prices. The copy emphasizes flattering descriptions and unusually inexpensive rates.
Puff Boxes Display From China and Cut Glass
A year round stock features puff boxes in china cut glass and porcelain. Prices range from 26c to 176, with the display reaching a high tide during chiari season and adding extra appeal to collectors.
Holiday Stationery Novelties Priced at 25 35 50c
In this store the stationery department shines during the Holidays with a selection of novelties designed to please the eye and fit the budget. Prices are set at 25c 35c and 50c to attract shoppers seeking value.
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Belfast
Licen
Nepkina
Houday
Hair Brushes Displayed In Varied Range Of Prices
A local ad invites shoppers to inspect a stock of hair brushes from plain back to English bristles. Prices span 25 cents to 250 dollars, with options varying across the assortment.
Bryant-Wan Riper Marriage in Savannah Theme
Mr George Van Riper and Miss Mamve Bryant were married last night at the bride’s mother's home 218 Liberty Street in Savannah. Rev Bascom Anthony performed the ceremony. The bride wore white Duchesse satin with orange blossom wreath and veil. Attendants included Miss Eola Bryant Addie Tarver and Gertrude Tarver. The groom’s brother Charles Van Riper and Messrs D D Bachelor and W O Lester served as gentlemen in waiting. The couple will reside in Americas with Mr Van Riper an engineer of Georgia and Alabama Railroad. A large array of valuable presents accompanied the wedding. Moustache cups and shaving gear from Holliday's also advertised.
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George van Riper
Savannah
Mamve Bryant
Balle Bryant
Liberty
Root Weet
Bascom Anthony
Eola Bryant
Addie Tarver
Gertrude Tarver
Americus
Charles van Riper
Messra D. D. Bachelor
W. O. Lester
van Riper
Georgia
Alabama
Americas
Hooper Crisp Law Firm to Dissolve January First
The law firm of Hooper & Crisp will dissolve on January first as junior member Judge Abades R. Crisp joins the county court bench. Both he and Solicitor General Hooper will devote time to their offices and related duties.
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Hooper & Crisp
Abades R. Crisp
Hooper
E. D. Ansley
China Dresser Sets Novelty Item Offers Hidden Charm
Readable text notes a novelty dresser set themed around goats with decorative appeal. The fragment suggests a product line featuring goats and beauty, implying a unique kitchen or vanity display item.
Holiday shoppers keep steady as colored families buy freely
The article notes that colored Americans are more liberal buyers this season, purchasing dry goods, dress goods, furniture, and more with cash. It observes improved finances among colored people, especially among farming families, and mentions many returning home for holidays. A southbound Central train carries a carload of cheerful schoolgirls from cities like Atlanta Forsyth Gainesville Milledgeville and Macon en route to southern Georgia homes for Christmas.
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Americas
Soci Sloinity
Central
Atlanta
Forsyth
Gainesville
Milledgeville
Macon
South
Georgia
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Wheatley
Geo.d. Wheatley
Fowest
Eise
Pocket ‘Books
Spain
Colognes
Jawn Hsm
Lansdowne
Trefonsse
Congress
Gloria Silk
Jo Rice
Martin Capea
Lardiest
Queep
Bleok
Tan Bose
Ween Bros
Weeen Bros
Vince Culls
JD. Wheatley
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Democrats
Baton Rouge
Thia
Notain
Mia
Ann B. Hart
Groton
Dr. King
E.J. Eldridge
Holliday's
B. D. Ansley
California
B.D. Ansley's
Sterling Silver Novelties
Bryant-Wan Riper
HOOPER @ CRISP
J. Bheer
Bedalia
Stones
W. A. Bombert
Cliff
Dodson
Pharmacy
Hathaway
J. Newton Hathaway
M.D. Hathaway &Co
Way
South Broad Street
Hegroes
E.D. Sheffild CO
Brella
E. D. Sheffield CO
Markes
G. T. Bonnivan
Dodson's Pharmacy
G. T. Sunttvax
Americus Lodge No. 13
F.G. Cawen
W. M
Go Toyn
Go Toys
Cotton, Avenue
Xasrantes
EB. D.ausley
Pinkston’s
Torhbert
Kidd
W. A. Rembert
Toye
Lot
John W. L. Daniel
Empire Shoe Store
Lamar
Hits
Chamberlain
Toy -1
Cotton Svenue
Pinkiton’s
Cburehill
Barlin
Sayz
DiWits
Bowsro
Sablay's
Paris
Caly
Tre
Bolton
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