Americus touted as Gem of Southwest Georgia
The article extols Americus as the Commercial Capital of Southwest Georgia, highlighting its rail connections, growing population, low crime, artesian wells, and healthy climate. It notes strong agricultural output, diversified industries, growing real estate demand, and abundant hotel and public works to attract manufacturers, farmers, and tourists to the region.
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Georgia
Americus
Sumter County
Central
Savannah and Western
Savannah
Americas
Montgomery
Macon
Andersonville
Florida Line
Thomasville
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Yhia
eCoute
Ruplint County
Seliomany Lee
Howe
America Las
Albu
Isito
County Court House
Windsor
Avante
Iherby
Adja Ort
Inigo
Plantig Tillle and Valety Wrks
Stemi Latade
Rmvaller Moi
Rma
Gua
Florida
Avannah
Brunswick
Eure
Geogia
Amerisus
Cheapest Shoe House opens new era in Americus trade
W. D. Bailey promotes his 1894 shoe business claiming the largest, newest stock in southwest Georgia with low margins and special prices for farmers and buyers in large lots. He urges cash purchases and promises satisfaction, inviting customers to his shop labeled the Cheapest Shoe House in Georgia.
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Americus
Georgia
W. D. Bailey
Florida Attorney General letter warns Corbetts linked to fight
In a January dispatch from Florida, Attorney General W. B. Laman denies lifting to pull the Corbetts Mitchell from political contention and vows to use all lawful power to prevent any planned confrontation in the upcoming year. He asserts Civil and military authority may be used, though civil measures may suffice. The letter, in formal language, offers no hint of backing down from the Corbett case in Florida.
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Cuwaco
Lamar
Florida
Mitchell
Flori
W. B. Laman
To Our Patrons and Friends Wearables Demand Rise Soon
To Our Patrons and Friends. Of all must, however, be sooner or later supplied, so that we may reasonably expect in the near future a much greater demand than usual for everything in the way of wearing apparel.
Forgers Outwitted by New Bank Draft System
In Caicaco on January 6 the Anti Forgery company is formed with 30 000 capital. Incorporators include Henry L. Kent of the First National Bank A G Warner and William Shaw. The plan uses unique advised draft keys to prevent detection and duplicates, aiming to stop fraudulent drafts by bankers.
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Caicaco
Henry L. Kent
First National Bank
A. G. Warner
William ©. Shaw
Vaccination Bee Electrifies Evanston Students
A social event labeled a Vaccination Bee drew about 200 attendees in Woman's hall, featuring music and doctors among the few men present. Reports note some girls faltered while others showed heroism, with details kept private and the affair provoking lively reactions. Dr. M. C. Bragdon led the evening with Emily Dead Huntingdon Miller assisting.
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Cariaco
Evanston College
Woman's Hall
Henry Wade Rogora
M. C. Bragdon
Emily Dead Huntingdon Miller
Obstructionists Arrest Order in House Deadlock
Washington January 8. The house adopted an order authorizing deputies to arrest all members absent without leave as a Democratic quorum dispute over the Wilson tariff continues. Five bolters Sibley Sperry Haines English Geary blocked a quorum, prolonging the stalemate as Republicans press for action. In the Senate, routine business precedes debates on foreign intervention and Hawaii payments.
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Runaway Wife Died and Child Returned Home
Cleveland report details a missing wife of Richard Hanson who vanished with their year old daughter Ella. A decoy name masked the death, later proven, and Hanson obtained custody after a habeas corpus hearing. The girl had been living with Mrs Soclave and a man named John Benoit prior to the court decision.
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Ella
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Benoit
Hichard Hanson
Mra
Leolave
Buhrer Avenue
John Benoit
A Canada romance heiress weds poor private in secret
Toronto dispatch reports a stunning society sensation the secret marriage of heiress Miss May Helen Cook daughter of a Lumber Co executive to Walter Henry Cooper a private in the Infantry School corps. The couple wed six weeks ago in a West End Anglican church and have not revealed details, with plans reportedly for Cooper to study medicine at Oxford pending their futures.
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May Helen Cook
Cook Brothers’ Lumber Company
Walter Henry Cooper
Calgary
England
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