Birds of Passage Coming and Going
Americus Frople and Terie riends who are going on business or pilea Hoylet's take a fresh shipment near Henson's Cave. Mr W A Hawkins of Cordele came over yesterday to attend to legal business. Miss May Wynn of Rome visits Mrs F A Hooper on College street. Judge John W Haygood of Montezumes was there on legal matters before Judge Littlejohn. Jack W Mobley formerly Americus now Columbus resident was there briefly. Judge Joseph J Danham came from Buena Vista to visit friends while handling legal affairs.
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Americus Frople
Terie Riends
Ars
Pilea
Hoylet
Henson
W. A. Hawkins
Cordele
May Wynn
Rome
F. A. Hooper
College Street
John W. Haygood
Montezumes
Littlejohn
Chambers
Jack W. Mobley
Americus
Columbus
Joseph J. Danham
Buena Vista
Horton’s Case Argued Friday In Motion Court
Judge Z A Littlejohn presided at motion court yesterday taking up several cases including Fayette Horton’s new trial for the killing of Tom Bivins with decision reserved. More cases from adjoining counties were scheduled for this morning amid routine proceedings. Finkston Company has just received a new line of Cannon Ball Shoes. see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Littlejohn
Fayette Horton
Tom Bivins
Littlejohn
Finkston Company
Annon Ball
Universalists meeting to open Sunday in city
The Universalists gathering will be well attended by denomination members from the county and nearby areas. Visitors begin arriving today with services at the opera house at 11 am 3 pm and 7 pm conducted by Dr Q H Shion. Public invited.
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Universalists Bers
Opera House
Q. H Shion
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for severe throat and snug troubles. It promotes warmth, climate, and the syrup as a cure that heals inflammation relieves symptoms and aids sleep. Sample bottles offered at Davenport Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Davenport Drog Co
Death of Sumter Farmer George McGarrah
George McGarrah a well known Sumter county farmer and cousin of Samuel McGarrah of Americas died Friday from pneumonia after a brief illness. He was in the prime of life, leaving a wife and five children. The community extends sympathy. Also note Blanche Bickford, expert stenographer, has resumed service in Judge Allen Fort's law office.
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Sumter
George McGarrah
Samuel McGarrah
Americas
Blanche Bickford
Allen Fort
Lombardi Italian Grand Opera Company Comes To Americus
The Lombardi Company delayed by the prima donna’s illness will perform in Americus today with both matinee and evening shows. Carmen will open the matinee, and Il Trovatore will close the night program. Matinee tickets cost 50 and 23 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombardi Italian Grand Opera
Americus
Lombardi Company
Americas
Carmen
Il Trovatore
Red Hot From the Gun and Shoewares Ades
An 19th century ad fragment mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed to cure burns boils felons and eruptions with guaranteed results. It also promotes Cannon Ball Shoes made from oak tanned leather and claims longer wear. Pinkston Company and E J Eldridge druggist are cited as sellers.
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Pinkston Company
Bear effort a dead fail in cotton market
Holders of spot cotton dismissed bearish telegrams from Price McCormick Co as false and exaggerated. Dealers in Americas discussed the move, noting cotton in Americas warehouses remains small but owned by planters who can hold. March and May futures slid two and four points respectively from opening to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Price
McCormick & Co
Pmcc &Co
Electric Bitters Promise New Strength and Appetite
A life amid illness is eased by Electric Bitters says J W Gardier of Idaville who claims the tonic restored vigor and appetite. He reports feeling stronger, eating well, and enjoying renewed life after taking the medicine. Available for 50 cents at Dr Eldridge's drug stores with a guarantee.
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J. W. Gardier
Idavne
Laa
Dr. Eldridge
Plant system legal firm dissolves and new partnership formed
The firm Erwin, duBignon, Chisholm & Clay, longtime attorneys for the Plant railway system, dissolves by limitation with effect from January 1. F G duBignon and R G Erwin retire while W S Chisholm and W L Clay form a new partnership to handle Plant System interests. Shelby Myrick joins Chisholm & Clay as general counsel of the Plant System.
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Erwin, duBignon, Chisholm & Clay
General Conncel
Messrs
F. G. duBignon
R. G Erwin
W. S. Chisholm
W. L. Clay
Shelby Myrick
Chisholm & Clay
Wilson Buggy Company expands after buyout on Cotton Avenue
The Americus Buggy Company has bought Greene Broa on Cotton Avenue and will continue buggy and wagon manufacture and repair. The company name changes to Wilson Buggy Company and new quarters will offer improved service. J. P. Winsor, manager, thanks customers and seeks strong patronage. Dec 30, 99. Lady falls into deep 70 foot well near Macon Ga. Miss Mary Hudson fell and was rescued uninjured with only a few scratches. a bystander helped.
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Americus Buggy Company
Greene Broa
Cotton Avenue
Wilson Buggy Company
Americus Bover Co
J. P. Winsox
Mary Hudson
Macox
Mary Hadeon
Walden
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Tops Sales in Chicago
Pierson drug store manager reports strong demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during grippe season. Bottles sold to various customers, with quick relief for cough sore throat and lung irritation. Chicago Daily Calumet notes growing sales and high customer satisfaction from J R Hudson Dodson's Pharmacy and Oillon Pinkston Co. for Cannon Ball Shoes.
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Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
J.R. Hudson
Dodson
Random town notes mix opera delay farming and hunts
Short items from Americus describe an opera company delay and Carmen matinee, farming begins for the new year with corn and cotton fields being tilled, many wild ducks arriving due to recent cold weather, a small house fire on Finn street, newcomers like W B Simpson entering local drug stores, tale of moving colored farmers packing wagons toward new homes, a bird hunt planned near DeSoto, and mention of staple remedies with Pat Perry Davis' Killer as a featured product.
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Americus
Stanfield
Finn Street
W. BP. Simpson
Jaskeronville
DeSoto
Military election in February for state volunteer forces
Governor will order a February election of all line and field officers of the state volunteer forces. Enlisted men in each company elect line officers on February 1, while the then-serving line officers elect the new field officers. All officers will be commissioned for three years from February 1. Cannon call from Callon Pinkston Co.
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CanJler
Session of Bankruptcy Court in County Court Room
Referee Shelby Myrick will arrive from Savannah this morning to preside at 9 o'clock in the county court room. The docket includes the Notme Rackst Store Co. bankruptcy case, a matter of statewide and national interest, with further minor matters to be disposed of. A local reader cites One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia, whooping cough, and other ailments, praising its quick relief and cures for children.
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Shelby Myrick
Savannah
Notme, Rackst Store Co
United States
J.J. Berry
Loganton
Scalay
Mothera
W. A. Rambort
Trade from a class pleased to save money here
A fragment notes that a group has been pleased and gratified by the money they can save at this location, highlighting a sense of financial relief and consumer satisfaction. The passage emphasizes savings and local appeal without detailing the broader context.
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Finninger Company
Jackson Street
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Duncan
Indsor Hotel
Sec
G. Duncan
Jackson St
Mohawk Valley
Son
Oillon Pinkston Co
Perry Davis
Callon Pinkston Co
Byne Viock
Eula Hollis
Zain Naa
Jewelers
Americus, Georgia
Kersey
Ren
Condi
Ion
Wilton
Feennemen, Fisner & Co
Ning
Children's Shoes
Ziegler Bros
America
Maine
California
Crossett
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