Death of Robert L. Farnum Brings City Sadness
Robert L. Farnum died at noon after a week with pneumonia at his Americus home. The illness touched many across the state as friends recall his cheerful, generous nature and strong business and social standing. The body is to be taken to Dawson for burial, with friends from Americus accompanying it.
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Bayh
Celtae
Robert L. Faroum
Americus
Bis
Hidalth
Bob
Arnum
Mever
Bob Farnum
Abbeville
Whitley Grocery Co
Odel
Dawson
Amerius
A Night of Terror and Sudden Recovery
Widow of General Burnham of Maine lay near death from pneumonia when Dr. King's New Discovery was administered. The medicine reportedly cured her after three small doses, claiming to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles offered free at E. J. Eldridge's drug store.
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Eaeontanztary
Burnham
Maobins
O. Lincoln
E. J. Eldridge
State settlement of legislative expenses reported
The state paid all lawmakers and attaches within three days after the session. Senate costs were $17,951.80 while the House expenses totaled $51,103.30, for a combined $69,055.10. Senators received $15,411. per diem and $1,987. mileage, with $1,155 in committee expenses. House members tallied $48,815 in per diem, $5,057.16 mileage, and $2,773.20 committee costs.
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Senate
Horse and buggy stolen from James Pilcher's property
A war era thief stole a fine horse and buggy from a Toledo street, leaving owner James Pilcher unable to trace the vehicle. The article notes various ads and a notary confession, with Hall's Catarrh Cure promotion and a suburban farm listing nearby for sale.
Loans 6 Per Cent Choice vity loan made at 5 per cent
G I Bilis of Americus Georgia advertises a six percent choice ity loan made at five percent for borrowers seeking steady returns.
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G. I. Bilis
Americus, Ga
Chief Smith to retire as chief of Americus paid fire department
After eight years as head of Americus paid fire department Chief T H Smith will retire on January 1 due to failing eyesight. He cannot seek reappointment and records show exceptional duty, missing only six fires in eight years while leading the department to a low loss rate.
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Americas
T. H. Smith
Smith
Americus
South
Atlanta
Nice Baby and the Faith in Little Ones
An eloquent parenting appeal extols the beauty of newborns and the universal joy they bring. It notes that only a few mean men scoff at a plump cherub and urges mothers to nurture children, while promoting Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil from Scott & Ewhone at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Horse Thieves Strike Americus Amid Busy Streets
The Times-Recorder reported the theft of Mr James Pilcher s horse and buggy from Americus streets. Police kept busy with additional reports of stolen wagons as streets were jammed with teams yesterday.
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Times-Recorder
James Pilcher
Frightful Blunder Promises Quick Heal with Arica Salve
Ancient ad copy touts Bucklen's Arica Salve as best for burns cuts and sores while promising speedy relief and skin cures. It claims to kill pain and heal sores fever sores ulcers boils and eruptions and markets a 25 cent box through E J Eldredge drug store. The text also attempts to sell various tonics and remedies with dubious claims and misspelled product names.
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E J. Eldrdge
Windsor to Change Hands H M McCleskey to Assume Charge
Rumor in Blakely says Henry M McCleskey will take over the Hotel Windsor management on January 1. C A Fricker of the hotel company says negotiations are pending but no definite word has been given. McCleskey is a former Windsor associate and would be welcomed by patrons if he returns. Henry Wetteroth has run the hotel successfully this year and his departure would be regretted by many.
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Henry 8. McCleskey
Blakely
Hotel Windsor
Times-Recorder
C. A. Fricker
McCleskey
Henry Wetteroth
Carload Of Wholesome Fun In Other People's Money
A local review mocks gamble culture and curbstone brokers in Harold Singer’s portrayal of Painter P. T. Dear and Hutchinson Hopper in the comedy Other People's Money. The critic urges seeing the play Monday night.
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Open Board of Trade
P. T. Dear
Mangas Hutchinson Hopper
Curbstone
Harold Singer
Mozley Elixir Promises Broad Health Cure
An advertisement proclaims Mozley’s Lemon Elixir cures indigestion headaches malaria kidney disease fever chills loss of appetite debility nervous prostration heart failure and appendicitis by regulating the liver stomach bowels and kidneys.
Lemon Elixir Claims Cure for Ten Year Indigestion
W A Guirrin of Reevesville reports relief after ten years of indigestion. He says after using Lemon Elixir he can eat anything and attributes his cure to the remedy.
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Mozley
Beulah's Cure Claimed for Indigestion and Heart Ailment
An elderly resident from Beulah reports relief from indigestion and heart disease after trying this remedy when others failed, though details and sources are unclear. The note cites Conemas as a potential product or location tied to the remedy.
Mozleys Lemon Elixir Endorsed By Louisville Reader
A Louisville reader declares Mozleys Lemon Elixir cured long standing dyspepsia including liver stomach and bowel troubles with severe headaches. He credits the product with restoring appetite and health after trying other medicines at 1515 Jefferson Street Louisville Ky.
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Jefferson St
Louisville, Ky
Remarkable Recovery Cited After Lemon Elixir Use
O H Barpwis of 88 Alexander St Atlanta Ga reports improved health after suffering enlarged liver nervous digestion and heart disease. He says he could not walk stairs or work until using Lemon Elixir and now feels healthy and vigorous.
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H. Barpwis
Alexander St
Atlanta, Ga
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops advertisement claim
An old ad promotes Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops as a cure all for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. Attributed to a Dr H Mozer Atlanta Ga and described as a reliable remedy from a meat druggist.
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H. Mozer
Atlanta
Mrs A J Logan Dies After Brief Illness
Information of the death of Mrs. A J Logan ten miles west of the city was brought here yesterday. She died at 9 o clock Saturday morning. Mrs. Logan was widely known in Sumter county and the announcement of her death brought sorrow to many hearts. She was the wife of Dr. A J Logan who shares in the community’s sympathy.
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A. J. Logan
Session Draws to a Close in Sumter Superior Court
Judge Littlejohn adjourned Sumter Superior Court for the fall term after a four week session that cleared many civil and criminal cases. Unfinished criminal matters will be transferred to the city court for further action.
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Superior Court
Littlejohn
Sumter Superior Court
Man's Weakness Lies in This Fautled Iwitcon
A compact fragment notes a personal flaw described as a fault in a man with an unclear reference to a location at 2 av. The text suggests introspection rather than reportable events and lacks verifiable details for broader context.
Closing Out Entire Stock of E D Suerrieip Co
Announcement from E D Suerrieip Co as they wind down after Lott Warren’s resignation. The firm will sell all shoes, clothing, and dry goods at drastically reduced New York cost to fund the new Bank of Commerce position. Buyers urged to act quickly for lump or lot purchases before stock is broken up.
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Bank of Commerce
New York
Tor
Suerrieip
Thief snatches purse from pedestrians on Jackson Street
Mrs E D Ansley and Mrs W F Black were walking near Church when a negro man snatched Mrs Black s purse and gloves from her hand. The thief fled down an alley, escaping with small change and a railway pass to Montgomery. Police were given a description. other women are warned to secure purses in crowds.
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E D
Ansley
W. F. Black
Jackson Street
Church
Blood Balm ad promises cure for skin and blood issues
An early 20th century patent medicine advertisement touts B. B. B. Blood Balm as a universal remedy for ailments from skin eruptions to blood poison. It claims to purify blood, heal ulcers and rashes, drain poisons, and prevent recurrence. The copy offers trial bottles free and lists price options and the Atlanta address for orders and advice.
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Botanic
Bala
Address Blood Balm CO
Atlanta, Ga
Bank Robbery Sparks Night Battle in Manchester
Five men robbed the Coffee County bank at Manchester of about 5 000 dollars using nitroglycerine. A deputy sheriff and police fought the gang one mile from town. one thief captured with the loot, others escaped. Bloodhounds on trail. fear of lynching subsided as suspect jailed. Separate reports note a Dalton bank vault blast netting 3 000 to 4 000 dollars and a near-drowning of an Atlanta drummer Cashman at Turkey Creek Ford, Cushman driver, team.
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Tuttanoma
Tenn
Coffee County
Manchester
Tullahoma
Wry
Ohio
Carrottey
Atlanta
Cashman
Creek Ford
Mt. Zion
Cushman
Graham Denies Maxi in Mimbs Murder Case
Dustin Ga December 22 J S Graham a 4 young white man is jailed charged with the murder of Wesley Mimbs on a public road near Brayton. He says he did not have a pistol and that a quarrel with Wesley Mimbs led to shots. Mimbs died, and Graham learned of the killing only after his arrest.
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Maxi
Mimbs
Dustin
Graham
Wesley Mimbs
Brayton
Hy Jalleday
Tung
Dublin
Wovre
Beat Grewton
Graham Sig
Mimife
Hall
Mimis
Graham Pasha
Wesley Mimis
Pisto
Grahan
Thei
What General Lee Meant He Holds That Cuba Self Government
General Fitz Hugh Lee explained his St. Louis speech predicting the American flag over Cuba until a stable self governing government is formed. He said the U S promised Cubans self government and will fulfill it, leaving determination of permanence to the Cubans. The party visited Jefferson Barracks and attended a reception at the University Club Cranton. A mass meeting in Cranton resolves to stamp out blind tigers and enforce local prohibition. Grace Howard and John Mesueant announce their marriage. they will reside near Chamberlain on the White River.
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Cuba
St. Louis
Dec
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
William Homer
New England Society of St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
University Club
Cranton
Ala
Howard Weas
Grace Howard
New York
John Mesuanl
Chamberlain
White River
Cupid Delivers Record Marriage Licenses in Speer Court
Judge A C Speer, in his sixteenth year on the court of ordinary, issued sixteen marriage licenses yesterday. Each license cost $1.50, totaling $24 in his pocket as a steady stream of would-be brides and grooms flocked to the matrimonial annex. Cupid, in festive mood, appeared to favor the judge with a busy day.
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A. C. Speer
Court of Ordinary
Sunget
Cupid
Judge Speer
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