Birds Passage Coming and Going in Local Social Notes
Personal column lists residents traveling for holidays and reunions. Mrs J E Mathis leaves for Buena Vista, Mrs Lucy Perl visits Alacon, Mr and Mrs Cowan Shivers return from Milledgeville, Dr Cromley visits uncle Dr Baines, Ettie Tallis returns from Atlanta, Dr B T Wise attends wedding in Montgomery county, Mrs A E Jordan and Mina Jennie Cross guesting at L A Morgan home, Edith Fite visits in Charlotte, J H Fite party Holiday travels noted.
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Scnompsnt Saux Co
J E. Mathis
Buena Vista
Lucy Perl
Alacon
A. O. Speer
Forsyth Street
T. O. Battle
Pelham
Cromley
C. B. Baines
Ettie Tallis
A'laute
B. T. Wise
Plains
Yestar
Montgomery County
Cowan M. Shivers
Milledgeville
A. E Jordan
Vienna
Mina Jennie Cross
Eiko
L. A. Morgan
Church Street
H. W. Pittman
Baneels Comedians At Dunkirk Opera House For New Year
The Dunkirk Herald praises Baneels Comedians as a star laden troupe to perform at popular prices tonight marking the last of the old year. Fred P. Rusell has assembled a strong cast including The St. Clair Sisters The Zellas Leonso and a musical team Betty and Hughes. Modern Mother advertises Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Baneel
Sveenta
Dunkirk Herald
3Eldom
Fred P. Rusell
St. Clair Sisters
Zellas
Doyle
Leonso
Betty
Hughes Ares
California Fug Syrup Co
Sumter County Records 300 Marriage Licenses Issued
In Sumter County a near record number of marriage licenses was issued as the period ends. Judge Spoor noted the count would reach about 300, with many applicants now removed from the eligible list. The majority of recipients are colored, though white applications also show notable volume.
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Sumter
Cupid
Spoor
Short News Items Parley on Weather and Holidays
Random terse items from town life with notices of grand jury slight activity and upcoming legal registrations. Coal yard activity signals colder weather while merchants close year briskly. A local theater plans a coal and labor news list with figures and prices.
Buried Pipes and Holiday Cures Amid Winter Chill
A frigid night left the town wary of burst water pipes and overturned vials while a plucky tradesman smiles at profits. The early morning streets were deserted except for a lone officer as December’s cold settles in with business dullness yet health boosts from Dr King’s New Life Pills and local vendors tout holiday offers and specials.
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Daosk
Jane
Life Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Gaovidal Mo resident J E Lolly, once near death from typhoid fever and suffocating lung trouble, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery. The medicine, priced 60 cents and a dollar a bottle, is advertised as the surest quickest cure for all throat and lung issues, with a trial bottle free at E J Kidinige’s Drug Store.
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J. E. Lolly
Gaovidal
Klog
E. J. Kidinige
Good Business in Livestock at Americus Stockyards
Americus stockyards are full of mules with hundreds on hand and buyers active. Prices range from 90 to 150 dollars, depending on size and quality. The Kentucky importation is expected to boost farming across Sumter County next spring as farmers plan extensive cotton planting.
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Hayler’s
Hupsox
Dave Stern
Grand Jury
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mexico
Raesell Company
Court of Ordinary
Speer
Reirgad
Sumter
Americus
Kentucky
Sumter County
August Flower Aids Digestion and Nervous Health
Advertises August Flower as the best selling civil aid medicine for digestion and nervous issues. Claims to cleanse the system, regulate liver action, and stimulate the nervous system. Promises quick relief from head ache and general malaise with a few doses. Sample bottles available at Davenport Drug Company.
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August Flower
Tovey
Tvreen
Davenport Ding Company
Four Deaths From Freezing After Drunk Whisky Spree
Four men from Anderson and Gaffney died from freezing after holiday drinking. Reed Ware and Ben Mattison are named among the deceased, with a white man unknown. Reports say four deaths from freezing have occurred in the past two weeks, as drinkers fell and could not rise. Market data and local ads follow, including Cannon Ball Shoes from Pickston Company and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve endorsements from W. A Rembert.
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Corrmma
Reed Ware
Ben Mattison
Anderson
Gaffney
Draukr
County schools open plan approved by courthouse meeting
The county board met at the courthouse and ordered all sixty five public schools to open on the second Monday in January. Teachers must secure contracts from the county school commissioner before opening. Commissioner Moore will be in Americus January 1 and 4 to issue contracts and handle business.
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Moore
Americus
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M. S. Holliday
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Americus, Ga
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Misa Edith Fite
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N. C
Allen E. Chappell
Macon
J. T. Taylor
Walter R Dye
Columbia
Mias
3. P. Boone
L. F. Smith
North Haven
Conn
Iial
G. T. Sullivan
Seccesaas
Americus Jawdhry
Georgia & Alabama RR
Windsor Hotel
Finninger Company
Jackson Street
Duncan
Windsor Hotel Block
Alfie En
Sock
Hove
St Hele
Pgs
Jon Ang
Ompany
Russell
House Tonight
E. D. Sunrrteup Co
Bismarck
Pinkston Company
A W Laith
Bo Betile
Rembert
Central of
J. Hudson and
Dolson
Chamberlain's
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Tate
Knay
Reez
Pickston Company
J. B. Clark
Peoria
DeWitt
W. A Rémbert
Robtay
Grace Sneahan
Mas. L. A. Hanren
Fresh Garden Seed Ab
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