Birds of Passage Coming and Going
Personal notes list local people traveling or visiting relatives and friends. Fred P Brand of Olive Bicycle Co. visited yesterday. Miss Herndon, Mrs. Ellis, Miss Nannie Philpot, Miss Maja Malone and others are noted leaving for Sumter Albany Lumpkin Griffin Columbus and back home after short visits. Cannon Ball Shoes advertised by Pinkston Company.
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Hudson's Drug Store
Fred P. Brand
Olive Bicycls Co
Misa Herndon
Sumter
Nannie Philpot
Albany
Thomasville
G. RB. Ellis
Lumpkin
Austin Trial on Murder Charge Adjourns Without Verdict
In a Friday session at the superior court, Jim Austin faced a murder charge for the killing of Ora Carr near Americus following a barroom dispute. State and defense each presented two main witnesses. Judge Z A Littlejohn delivered a clear charge. Verdict remained undecided as jurors were taken to The Windsor for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Wersal
Jim Austin
Z. A. Littlejohn
Hooper
L. J. Blalock
Eeq
Austin
Ora Carr
Americus
Windsor
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup ad
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles, claiming it heals tissue, relieves inflammation, aids ex pectoration, and provides rest. It notes sample bottles at Davenport Drug Co and mentions Cannon Ball Shoes from Pinkston Company, urging readers to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Davenport Drug Co
Police Hunt Cotton Thieves In Local Junk Shop
Henry Davis a colored cotton sampler was arrested on a charge of selling lint cotton at a junk shop. He denied it but is held for investigation. Agent J M Fagin reports a railroad iron hammer found in junk, stolen twice, and warns the junk dealer. Junk men are active in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Davis
Davis
J. M. Fagin
Central Balroad
Fagin
New Life Pills Promise Health and Appetite Aid
A dated advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy that promotes appetite digestion and regular habits. Claims include energy and health with a 250 price at E J Eldridge's drug store and a 425 bottle of Tar and Wild Cherry at Rembert's Drug Store on Pinkston Co. for Cannon Ball Shoes.
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Dr. King
Rembert’s
War on Dogs Looms Over Sumter County
A grand jury backs a new dog law in Sumter and constables prepare a campaign to tax and cull dogs of all ranks. For each canine slain, 26 cents goes to the county school fund as authorities threaten poison, clubs, and shotguns to enforce the measure. The stern call ends with a taunt to free the war on dogs slay Fido.
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Sumter
Jelee
Great discovery by a countrywoman cures long illness
Mrs. Luther Lote of Shelbyville writes of seven years under disease and three months of incessant coughing. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with relief after first dose and complete cure after two bottles. Trial bottle free at E Eldridge’s Drug Store. regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00. guaranteed to cure or money refunded.
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Dr. King
Luther Lote
W. C. Hampick & Co
Shelbyville
E. Eldridge
Emigrant Wagons Reach Americus In Odd Boxed Form
A train of boxed emigrant wagons arrived in Americus from Fitzgerald led by dissatisfied settlers aiming for northern Arkansas. The boxed prairie schooners with glass windows and a central smokestack drew attention as they sought a new land of promise after earlier Georgia moves. Pinkston Co. advertises Cannon Ball Shoes.
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Americus
Fitzgerald
Georgia
Arkansas
Irwin County
Americus Grocery Co to Declare 5 Percent Dividend
The Americus Grocery Co will hold its annual stockholders meeting this afternoon and announce a 5 percent semi- annual dividend on its $100,000 capital stock plus excess to surplus. Officers Lanier and McMath are praised for the year’s prosperity. The notice appears amid other local advertisements and product listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Grocery Co
Messrs. Lanier and McMath
Short News Items From The Towns Of Georgia And Beyond
A miscellany of brief items notes a brighter year possible for south Georgia, a census forecast, and nightly prayer services concluding with special services. It mentions a Chattanooga jury freeing Julia Morrison, predictions of a cold wave and possible snow in January, and a potential lecture by General Gordon in Americus. Local bird hunt plans, slight cotton market gains, a profitable real estate offer, and ongoing travel lull are reported. Also mentions a cold countermeasure tonic, Pars Kalleen, and Perry Davis Pain Killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta Times
South Georgia
Empire State
Chattanooga
Julia Morrison
America
Gordon
Light Infantry
Americus
J. E. Mathis
N.C. Miller
Buena Vista
Americas
Perry Davis
Still Holding Spot Cotton In Warehouse Stocks Firm
A large haul of bales increased the cotton held in local warehouses as spot holders resist selling. Farmers expect higher prices soon and plan to hold back portions of the crop. City council held a brief session to discuss public matters including a new infectious disease detention building beyond Brooklyn Heights. Fresh garden seed also advertised at Rembert's Drug Store.
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Americas
Brooklyn Heights
New Year Coat and Fur Sale Starts Now
The store urges immediate jacket and fur purchases as winter weather continues to April. For the next thirty days prices drop deeply on jackets and furs, with capes and jackets offered at just over half former prices and fur capes and collarettes at one third less than former prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Tim
Shoes at Low Prices Draw Customer Interest
A local retailer emphasizes low prices as a key draw with strong sales among families. The department highlights children s shoes as a leading feature, attracting shoppers who seek substantial savings and value in every purchase.
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J. M. Wilkes
Bhellman
Abrs
A. B. Harrold
Sara Malone
Griffin
F. E. Johnston
G. G. Bacot
Cotton
Columbuse
Mise May McCall
Atlanta
Minnie J. Williams
Pinkston Company
Iin
Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
S*cerre
Anertens Jewelry
Ana Watch
Alabama
R. R
Windsor Hotel
Rand
Pinkston Co
Finninger Company
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
Duncan
Oxford
Dazsn
United States
Aig Duncan
Ap America
Wollford
E. J. Eldridge
Amerisus
Rembert
J. Davis
Y Street
Weat
Savannah
Fresh Garden Seed St Rembert's Drug Store
M. Odryans
U.S
O'Bryan
Louisville
James Fricker
Jewelers
Americus, Georgia
PTD
Kersey
Wilton
Premixiuay Penn & Co
Ning
Ziegler Bros
Hanan
Maine
California
Crossett
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