Sumter Grand Jury General Presentments 1829
Sumter County grand jury reviews county finances roads and schools. recommends reformatory for youthful criminals, repairs to courthouse and jail, better janitorial care, updated county farm housing, and enforcement of dog tax and justice of the peace records. Sets salaries for officials and notes credits to Judge Maynard and others. January 1900.
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General Assembly
Muscogee
John A. Cobb
K. L. Bivins
Nuon
War on curs begins after Sumter dog law approved
Grand jury backs a new dog law in Sumter and the constabulary will wage a war on stray curs. Officers to be paid 25 cents per canine killed, with funds going to county school land. The campaign targets all dogs, high or low, as owners face the tax and enforcement.
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Sumter County
Sumter
Ajax
Taro
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Saves Mrs. Hayes From Operation
Mrs. Hayes of Harpysburg Ky credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for reversing years of ill health after severe post pregnancy complications and near death. She describes prolonged bleeding back and hip pain and near miscarriage, praising the remedies and urging others to seek guidance.
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Progruiam
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mary Hayes
Hanpixssuna, Ky
Colored citizens press Postmaster Smith for Congress
A Lee county committee of colored citizens arrives at the Postmaster Smith home asking to use his name for Congress. They pledge to mobilize the colored Republican vote from Cha kee to Redbone and rally support from Palmyra to Moccasin Hollow, but Smith declines, citing duties as postmaster and barbecue season. The group leaves after securing a temporary loan and traveling by dirt road back to Lee.
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Smith
Congress
Lee County
Col. Smith
Chakee
Redbone
Palmyra
Burnt Dog
Moccasin Hollow
Postmaster Smith
Windward
Old Lee
Tutt's Liver Pills Ad Promotes Health Image
An old advertisement touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a cure all for ailments from sick headache to jaundice calling them the fly wheel of life. In local news Stewart Hodson, a respected Plains Plains young man, died of pneumonia after a brief illness. funeral held yesterday.
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Tutt
Dr. Tutt
Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
Stewart Hodson
Plaine
Milton Hodson
Plains
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Story
Philadelphia man John Oliver narrates a dramatic recovery from severe illness attributed to a grave decline. After doctors gave up, a friend’s advice led to Electric Bitters, with the first bottle showing clear improvement and three weeks of use restoring health. A drug store advertises bottles at 50 cents each.
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Starling
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. Eldridge
De Molay Commandery to Host Grand Commander Visit
Sir Knights of De Molay Commandery No 5 Knights Templar anticipate the visit of Right Eminent Grand Commander Julius L Brown next week. He will arrive Tuesday afternoon at 234 and meet Eminent Commander George H Fields at The Windsor. An official visitation and temple degree conferment are planned followed by a Windsor banquet in his honor.
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Knights
de Molay Commandery No. 5
Knights Templar
Julius L. Brown
George H. Fields
de Molay Commandery
Windsor
Brown
de Molay
Mining Nuggets in Klondyke
Mr. A. W. Smith reports letters from his son Whit Smith, long in the Yukon mining regions. The Americus youth, energetic and determined, describes the frozen north where hardships are common yet spirits remain high. He has a claim staked and hopes for eventual great results, with many friends backing his venture.
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A. W. Smith
Whit Smith
Yukon
Mr. Smith
Americus
Alaska
Smith
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir Tonic Ad Promises Liver Relief
An old fashioned druggist ad promotes Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a pleasant tonic for biliousness indigestion and headaches. It claims benefits for disorders from a torpid liver and stomach with various ailments including fevers and chills. Bottles priced at 50 and 1 are offered by Dr H A Mozley of Atlanta Georgia.
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H. A Mozley
Atlanta
Hundreds of Fifas Issued for Tax Collections
Col lector Dunn will turn over a large batch of tax fifas to Sheriff Mc Arthur in a few days. Since December 20th the count has risen toward two thousand as delinquents, many for minor sums including poll tax, accumulate. The tax office aims to collect these dues for the State and County despite slow payments last year. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a universal remedy with a $100 reward offer.
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Dunn
Bney
Collestor Dunn
Sheriff McArthur
Sciace
Hall
All
Cheney
Toledo
Druggista
Dr Mozley Lemon Elixir Proclaims Cure for Nervous Headache
An testimonial from J. H. Mennion attorney at 1225 F Street Washington DC praises Dr Mozley Lemon Elixir for nervous headache indigestion and diseased liver and kidneys claiming it cured him and calling it the greatest medicine he ever used.
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Dr. Mozley
J. H. Mennion
F. Street
Washington, D. C
Lemon Elixir touted for indigestion relief at Bell Station
W A James of Bell Station Alabama reports strong relief from indigestion after using Mozleys Lemon Elixir claiming one bottle did more good than all other medicines he has taken.
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W. A. James
Bell Station
Ala
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Advertised as Cure-All
An old advertisement touts Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops as a universal remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness, sore throat, bronchitis, hemorrhage, and lung diseases. It claims reliability and availability at druggists for 2 cents, prepared by Dr. H. A. Mozley of Atlanta Georgia.
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H. A. Mozley
Atlanta
Jury Finishes Business and Recommends Law Change
The grand jury completed its presentments at noon and was discharged with the court’s thanks. It urges adoption of the dog law to remove numerous worthless cars. Pay for jurors and bailiffs rises from 1.50 to 2 per day, and the County Court judge’s salary is set at 800 per year.
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Littlejohn
Hooper
Times- Recorder and Evening Herald
John A. Cobb
W A Cobb
RL Bivins
JL Pennington
A Dodson
AS Beals
John Godwin
JS Stevens
H H Glover
DF Davenport
AS Nunn
AJ Hamil
WE Clark
W B Worthy
W R Chapman
IH Wiggins
US Lockett
G M Harper
Leonard Parker
W A Webb
Frank Sheffield
LS Tower
PH Williams
Z A. Lirttzgosn
Isos WO
A Hooren
Sol
Georgia
Sumter County
That Throbbing Headache Promises Quick Relief Pills
Advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health. Easy to take and money back guarantee. Sold by E. J. Eldridge, a druggist.
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Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Sawmill Destroyed by Fire in Forest Glen
Americus businessman Mr H. J Johnson's large sawmill at Forest Glen near Fitzgerald burned, destroying machinery and about 100000 feet of lumber. The fire occurred recently while the mill was briefly unmanned. no insurance coverage. this marks a second arsoned loss within a year for Johnson.
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Johnson
Americus
Forest Glen
Fitzgerald
Cannon Ball Shoes Impress At Pinkston Line
Pinkston Company introduces Cannon Ball Shoes described as the beat made new. A separate note promotes a new cold cure at Rembert's Drug Store for shoppers seeking relief.
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Pinkston Company
Rembert’s
Emigrant Wagons Reach Americus From Georgia
A train of boxed emigrant wagons arrived in Americus yesterday morning from Fitzgerald, carrying dissatisfied settlers bound for northern Arkansas in search of a promised land. The group, part of a Western contingent that had moved to Irwin county years ago, finds the Georgia country unsuitable and seeks new opportunities. The wagons featured glass windows on both sides with a smoke in the center, creating an odd sight.
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Americus
Fitzgerald
Prairie Echooners
Georgia
Arkansas
Canaan
Irwin County
Widows to Apply for Confederate Pension Next Week
Judge A C Speer ready to assist the widows of Confederate soldiers in Sumter and Presidents of American and Sumter county. About thirty beneficiaries will receive 60 dollars each, totaling around 1800 dollars to be distributed next week. Indigent soldiers have already received their stipends, followed by payments to wounded and disabled veterans.
Still Holding Spot Cotton In Warehouses
A score of bales arrived yesterday increasing local stocks to just over 3000. Owners remain firm on asking prices, offering little for sale. With signs of rising prices, farmers intend to hold portions of their crop for better returns.
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Americas
Road Defaulters Face County Court Trials
County commissioners convened to hear cases against individuals who failed to work on public roads as required by law. Several defendants did not appear, and their trials were continued. Many defaulters owe back work for negligence and lack satisfactory excuses.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Faoe
Maynard
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Scott
Mrs. Pinkham
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Cening Castoria
Jreau
Civil Service Instruction
Washington, D.C
FIFAS
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