Random Town News Gleanings From Americus
Short, breezy items from Americus covering a revival service led by Rev. G W Matthews at First Methodist Church, cigarette license registrations, Forsyth Street snow piles, school attendance in cold weather, residential demand, occupancy on Jackson Street, roof icicles from the blizzard, local business mood among merchants and bankers, progress on a new passenger depot with February completion hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
G.W. Matthews
Court of Ordinary
Forsyth Street
J. W. Shiver
Jackson Street
Americus
Ths Bank
Oldest Inhabitant’s Pond Freezes Solid After Blizzard
Lamar's mill pond, near Americus, becomes a full sheet of ice for the first time in memory, spanning twenty to twenty five acres from shore to shore after a February blizzard. Temperatures plummeted sixteen degrees below yesterday’s mark, surpassing prior freezes. Pain Killer Perry Davis claims continued world wide renown for colds coughs weak stomach and stomach pains with standard price 25c and 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Americus
Perry Davis
Price
Crop sustains much injury in recent freeze
Severe freeze across the state threatens oats in this section with the ground frozen since Sunday and thawing only yesterday. The extent of damage is not yet known, though oat and wheat acreages are larger than in many years and officials hope both crops escape harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Ae
Syrup of Fig touted as a permanent constipation cure
Olden times note people overlooked benefits of Syrup of Fig which now is said to permanently relieve habitual constipation. The ad claims it outperforms temporary laxatives that injure the system. Mentions genuine product by California Fig Syrup Co and a call to Pinkston Co for Ball Shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Birds of Passage Coming and Going Personal Notes
Americas People and Their Friends Who Are Going on Business or Pleasure. Local social items list registrations, travel plans, visits, and illnesses among residents such as J. M. Spence Jr., Edwin Bell, Mrs. Thomas G. Hudson, Miss Nannie Philpot, Mrs. G. R. Ellis, Mrs. B. J. Perry, Miss Yonah Buchanan, Mrs. Lee G. Childern, Miss Mary Niles, Mrs. Samuel Callier, Mira Lucy Gerdine, and others, with movements between Thomaston, Albany, Macon, and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Albany
Toomasville
G. R. Ellis
Lumpkin
Ellie
Hancock Street
B. J. Perry
Yonah Buchanan
College Park
Lee G. Childern
Montezuma
Mary Niles
Maraballville
C. A. Huntington
Church Street
Samuel. Callier
Thomaston
Henry 8. Davis
Mira Lucy Gerdine
Athens
J. W. Wheatley
W. H.C. Dudley
Lamar and
Dudley Street
Estimable Lady Mrs W A Howard Dies at Sappho
Relatives in Americas learned yesterday of the death of Mrs. W. A. Howard at her Sappho home in Early county after a brief illness. She was the sister of Sumter school commissioner W. S. Moore and was attended by him at the end. The funeral was held Monday at Sappho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
W. A. Howard
Sappho
Early County
Market falls in cotton contract slump again
The cotton market eased yesterday with May opening near steady at 7.49 and closing at 7.39, a ten point drop. March shed eight points from its open and finished at 7.35, local prophets predicting a bottom and a possible advance today while the local spot market remained unmoved.
Life enhancing pills sold by E. J. Eldridge
Advertisement notes a product named Life Pills described as four globules of health claiming to cure weakness, listlessness, and mood issues. Mentions price of 250 per box and seller E. J. Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Trovatore engagement promises large audience in town
The Lombardi Grand Opera Co presents Il Trovatore tomorrow night, with advance seat sales guaranteeing a large, appreciative audience. Many patrons are traveling from nearby towns to witness what is billed as the season’s standout event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombardi Company
Lombardi Grand Opera Co
Il Trovatore
Unclear health tonic claims from old notice
Fragmentary OCR text describes a stomach liver kidney decline and general weakness among men and women. Mentions a tonic or remedy sold by a Dr Eldrid offering claimed improvements in appetite, blood, backache and nervousness with a guarantee, but details are garbled and nonverifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Idaville
Ina
Dr. Eldrid
Big Indians Elect Officers in Annual Tribe Vote
Lannahassee Tribe of Red Men held an election last night naming W. O. Barnett as sachem W. H. Dykes senior sagamore H. Lowe junior sagamore H. E. Allen prophet R. McElroy keeper of records W. H. Feagin keeper of wampum J. H. McKenzie trustee for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanahassee Kine
Lannahassee Tribe of
Red Men
W. O. Barnett
W. H. Dykes
Sagamore
H. Lowe
H. E. Allen
R. McElroy
W. H. Feagin
Wampum
J. H. McKenzie
Fat porkers perish as cold hits Sumter farms
The cold spell kills thousands of fat hogs in Sumter, with N A Ray slaughtering a large herd yesterday averaging 310 pounds. Farmers expect home meat supplies to ease, while critics note the weather has lingered for some time. A local concert by an American colored band drew good attendance and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
N. A Ray
American Colored Band
Scott
Not Keeping Any Accounts Barney Ball Baker’s Claim
Not keeping books. Barney Ball, a Gow breads and cakes baker, refuses to maintain bookkeeping. Buy bread from his shop. Russell’s Big Boll Cotton. Beed for sale by A. J. Hamil. Two bales per acre on ordinary land on my farm, A J Baum. Cannon Ball Shoes claim longer wear from oak tanned leather. Pinkston Company sells them. Boarders wanted at 226 Jackson Street with permanent arrangements and reasonable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Ball
Russell
A. J. Hamil
A.J. Baum
Pinkston Company
Jackson Street
Mra Macor
Under our roof modern up-to-date shoe department
The store boasts a highly modern shoe department with large sales and low prices as a key feature. Children’s shoes are a leading highlight, drawing customers who appreciate significant savings and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler Bros
America
Hanan
Maine
California
Crossett Shoes
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Shure
Jarge Rillpond
Pinkston Co
Annon
G. T. Sullivan, van
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Georgia
Alabama
Windsor Hotel
Trovatore
Finninger Company
Americus, Ga
Duncan's Store
Windsor
Serrane
A. G. Duncan
Jackson St
Mohawk Valley
Asc
Gelerm
James] Fricker & Bro
Americus, GE
Post Office Department
Washington, D.C
Artesian Well
August Flower
Sca
Davenport Ding Company
H. McKez
Chaiss
New York
Brooklyn Heights
A. McElroy
Bob McEvoy
Wrgia
Ty Ieis
Anaes
Kersey
the Wilton
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