Webster Dispensary Veto Shapes County Politics
The Webster veto blocks a proposed county dispensary plan affecting Preston and nearby settlements. Gov. Candler rejects a bill allowing dispensaries to be set up by county commissioners without a public vote, citing risk of rapid, broad expansion. The Mizo killing case resumes next May term with documentary evidence only.
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Littlejohn
Mizo
Preston
Candler
Webster
Qandler
Johnson's Tonic Promises Swift Fever Cure
An advertisement extols Johnson's Tonic as the world’s greatest fever medicine. It claims rapid action within a day unlike quinine. It contrasts the tonic with a weaker remedy, urges a full course to purge malaria, and sells the Chill and Fever Tonic at 50 cents, promising payment only if it cures.
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Johnson
Golden Year Of Wedded Life At Home For Mr And Mrs Charles O Sheppard
Mr and Mrs Charles O Sheppard of Americus invite friends to an afternoon reception at their country residence marking fifty years of marriage from 1851 to 1901. The couple’s family and close friends will honor them as Col Sheppard, a respected Sumter citizen, and his wife are praised as noble and Christian companions seeking a diamond anniversary.
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Charles O
Sheppard
Americus
Col
Sumter
Spend Holidays in Americus at Hawkins Home
Christmas reunions fill Americus with joy at Col and Mrs E A Hawkins residence. Their guests include E A Hawkins Jr of Galvester J T Killen of Macon W E Hawkins of Atlanta Willis Haw king of Portsmouth Joe Hawkins of Atlanta and Rev J B McCleskey brother in law to the Hawkins. Also ad for HERBINE a liver remedy priced at 50 cents by John R Hudson.
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Americus
Col
E. A. Hawkins
A. Hawkins Jr
Galvester
J. T. KiJlen
Macon
W. E. Bawkins
Atlanta
Willis Hawking
Portsmouth
Joe Hawkins
J. BR. McCleskey
Price 50
Cts
John R, Hudson
Interments in Americus Rise in Oak Grove Deaths
The city of Americus with a 264 population records 189 interments for the year so far per City Sexton Hill. Of these 49 were white and 140 were colored. many graves contain bodies brought from other places for interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Americas
Sexton Hill
Conneil
Oak Grove Cemetery
Prominent Pennsylvanians Tour Americus for Monument Site
A party from Pennsylvania including Col. Ezra Ripple, W T Zeigler, W H Bricker, and J D Walker visited Americus after spending yesterday at Andersonville selecting a site for a monument to Pennsylvanian soldiers who died as prisoners of war.
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Americus
Andersonville
Ezra Ripple
A Utall
W.T. Zeigler
Gettysburg
W. H. Bricker
Bison Falls
J. D. Walker
Pitteburgh
Grain sale note from Abbeville markets
A local market notice states oats priced at 95 dollars per bushel F. O. B. Abbeville. The seller credits F. O. B. Abbeville and mentions no Johnsons wood in the oats.
Still Holding To His Cotton In Sumter
Mr James M Summerford, a Sumter farmer, keeps his cotton until favorable prices. He recently traveled to Americus and sold forty bales mainly from last season, while retaining over one hundred bales of the current crop. He studies markets and raises his own supplies, contributing to his success.
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James M. Summerford
Sumter
Summerford
Americus
Accounts in Lawyer's Hands in Americus
The Times-Recorder warns that many well-to-do residents near Americus have not paid Christmas subscription bills. Starting January 1, dozens of accounts will be turned over to an attorney for collection, with no exceptions for this group.
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Americus
Times-Recorder
Eureka Ibarmesahl
Eureka
Icebound Streets Prompt Humorous Snow Tale
The morning froze over as sleet covered pavements and people struggled to walk. Shouts of Stay in the track rang out while onlookers chuckled at slips and falls along the sidewalks. Refrains from a street performer echoed amid the Sandy South scene.
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Americas
Reuben
Amfricus
Johnsons to Spend Month in Texas for Health
Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson depart today for a month in San Antonio Texas to enjoy the Southwest climate and aid Mr Johnson whose health has improved after treatment in Atlanta. Also promoted is Takbler s Buckeye Pile Ointment with claims of relief and recovery for piles offered by John R Hudson at 50 cents per bottle or 75 cents per tube.
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Mrs. Henry &. Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
Southwest
Johnson
Atlanta
Takbler
John R, Hudson
Grand jury warned on liquor and gaming in Americas
The grand jury for the next term was drawn yesterday and promises a stern Junetime for those involved in booze and gaming. If the last panel stirred evil doers, the upcoming session is expected to be a corker.
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Americas
Toledo Firm Promises Cure and Warnings in Quack Advert
A garret poet, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and various temperate cures appear in a Toledo based complaint of fraud and medical nostrums. F J Cheney declares oath as senior partner of Cheney & Co and promises a hundred dollars for each CATARAH case cured or not. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and other remedies with testimonials and pricing, mentioning J R Hudson and Ballard products, illustrating late 19th century patent medicine culture.
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Crry
Lucas County
Frank J. Cneney
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Hallu
Frank J. Cheney
Oman
Hall
F+ J
Cheney & CO
Druggleto
Cold Wave Reaches Atlanta as Temps Hit 6 Degrees
A historical frost grips the area with Atlanta recording six degrees above zero, the coldest of the season. The freezing temps extend into southern Florida to Tampa's 24. Widespread suffering is reported as the Bureau of Charities has exhausted its funds. aid from other sources is aiding the needy during eight days of cold weather.
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Florida
Tampa
Atlanta
Tennessee
Kentucky
Bureau of Charities
Record Cold Snap Across Multiple Cities
December cold wave grips Knoxville Mobile Louisville and Nashville with subfreezing lows and recent record lows. Mobile reports a December record 15.7 degrees while Knoxville ties 31-year low. Hardin County Kentucky notes 12 below. Severe accidents and rail line disruptions accompany the frigid weather as investigators report fatalities and cargo delays.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Hardin County
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