Local Notices and Social Butchered From Buena Vista and Americus
A cluttered social round reports visits and travels among residents of Buena Vista Americus and nearby towns. Several names including Frank P. Montfort W B Merritt Lillian Repose and Alice O’Brien appear with relatives and guests staying on Lee Street and Jackson Street. Business chatter notes inventory timing and a push to turn goods into cash before January 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secumrznt Lutox Co
Frank P. Montfort
Buena Vista
Valdosta
Americus
Lillian Repose
Florence Page
Lee Street
E.J. McMath
Lale Bell
Mies Bell
Charles M. Cougcil
South Florida
A.A. Arrington
Ellaville
Minnie J. Williams
Gevie Glover
Buena Vire
Maggie Barrett
Mamie Jordan
Savannah
Alice O'Brien
Jackson Street
Church
D. L. Ivey
Unadilia
BR. E. Jordan
Vienne
D. M. Borum
Ross McGarrah
Spt
Samuel McGarrah
Brooklyn Heights
E. D. Suerrienp
Both Played In Rough Luck In Savannah Vaudeville Tiff
In Savannah on Christmas night the Mr. Pisster of Paris company won release of funds from a magistrate’s hold on theater receipts after Advance Agent Gilbert Greene attached them. The advance agent settled for 25 dollars from a 54 dollar claim, leaving the company about 60 dollars after costs. Meanwhile the Whitman Sisters Vaudeville Company collapsed after two Fitzgerald performances as ticket money and baggage were attached by five members for four weeks’ salary. the troupe had toured about that length of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannan
Pisster
Paris
Uafands
Gilbert Greene
Fuller
Whitman Sisters Vaudeville
Fitzgerald
Beeches German Syrup Promoted for Severe Throat Ailments
An old remedy touts Beeches German Syrup as effective for severe throat and lung troubles. The ad claims it heals tissues, relieves inflammation, eases coughing, aids expectoration, and improves rest, recommending it to doctors and patients through Davenport Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Drag Co
McLeod Company Consolidates Interests in Americus and Oglethorpe
The McLeod Company plans to merge its operations in Americus and Oglethorpe. R L McLeod prepares to ship stock from Americus to the Oglethorpe house. He will remain in Americus and later enter a new business line here. The firm has long been tied to Americus and its local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod Co
McLeod Company
Americus
Oglethorpe
R.L McLeod
McLeod
This Marriage a Pretty One
Mr Harry Fain and Mita Lou Hamil wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home on Lamar street in a quiet home ceremony. Rev LeRoy G Henderson officiated. The couple, after congratulations, left for Bainbridge to begin married life. He is a prominent young businessman and she is a cultured and talented young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fain
Mita Lou Hamil
A. J. Hamil
Lamar Street
Leroy.g. Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Mre Fgin
Bainbridge
Faia
His Life Was Bared By Typhoid To Pneumonia
A Baonibal Missouri man, J E Sills, narrowly escaped death from typhoid fever that escalated to pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for relief after a wasted decline, saying he grew strong again. Sold at E J Eldridge's Drug Store with a money back guarantee, 50 cent to $1.00. Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sills
Baonibal, Mo
Lucy
E.J. Eldridge
Bismarck
King
AN AMERICUS GIRL S SUCCESS IN GEORGIA PRIZE CONTEST
Miss May Wheatley daughter of Mr and Mrs George D Wheatley won two prizes in a Georgia contest for youth. She took $40 in gold for best composition on The Mining and Agricultural Resources of Georgia and $10 for best composition on any subject while competing against hundreds including many older girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Wheatley
Geo. D Wheatley
Georgia
Appleton Company
J. van Holt
California Fig Syrup Co
Pinkston Company
Jooper Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
At George F. Cooper Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting last night officers were elected for the coming year. Chosen were Jonn B Ansley as chancellor commander NO Miller as vice chancellor commander Rev R L Bivins as prelate WW Dykes as master workman H P Everette as master of arms J Zack Childers as inner guard E G Thaye as enter guard George Nix as master of finance Dr J M Wilkes as master of exchequer B H Mayo as keeper of records and seals WH Feagin as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Cooper Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Jonn B Ansley
Miller
R L' Bivins
Worke
H P Everette
WH Feagin
Pickston Company
Osmon
Gossip and Town Tales Stir Local Sentiment
A mix of brief items from town includes a marriage rumor, Eb Jalina Hogue’s return after illness, cotton receipts at six Americas warehouses totaling five bales the day, forecasts of cotton reaching eight cents, a warm holiday giving way to cold weather, a new wholesale house planned for Americus in spring, a courthouse chess club rebuild, Russell’s comedians at the opera house for New Year’s Eve, and a tongue in cheek note about writing the year 1900 with profanity ready to exhaust the lexicon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayler
Hadeon
Arug
Jalina Hogue
Americas
Itta
Americus
Russell
Opera House
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Shumpert Shoe CO
Corner Lam and
Jackson Streets
M. S. Holliday
J. J. Hanesley
Americus, Ga
Imerious
Propis
Gulag
Pisa
College Street
J. A Davemont
Finninger Company
Shionable Tailors
Duncan's Store
Windsor Hotel Block
Tlen’s/Shires
Teesty
Anton
Lidlee
Eer Windsor Motel
Sao
G. T. Sullivan
Alabama
E.R
Windsor Hotel
Mr. Fain
Miss Hamil
W. H. Scarborough
Hors
Bates
A W. Smith
Pinkston Co
Rembert
Drogstore
Jooper Lodge
Pythians
The
Enterprise
Aes
Forsyth Street
Public
Lyceum Cource
Dna L.A
Rembert's
Dragstore
Ziwuius
Elegan
James. Frich
Jn Teras
Dee Teers
Bitott
Scott
Scorr A Downt
Cocalaa, New New York
Bee Si
Carter
Chicago
Lincoln J. Garter
Mence
Tke
Kodak
Machine
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