Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americas
A local society column lists visiting and resident figures in Americas, detailing names such as J. E. Minter, E. A. Northen, W. E. Catliff, F. W. Griffie, S. A. Asher, A. M. Anthony, Edna Nicholson, Mrs. John B. Shaw, W. H. Austin, A. Felton Jr, Louige DeVore, and E. L. Davis. It notes their origin, travel, and hosts, including Mrs. Walter Brown at 515 Hampton Street and forthcoming guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snidor A. Asher
New York
B. Branfield
A. M. Anthony
Shellman
Edna Nicholson
Richland
Walter Brown
Hampton Street
John BR. Shaw
Cuthbert
Irene Shaw
W. H. Austin
Griffin
A. ©. Felton, Jr
Macon
Americas
Misa Louige DeVore
Columbus
John T. Argo
E. L. Davis
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Gay
Johosh Windsor
Fine Talent and Fine Music In Herald Com Coming
A musical leases 30 store for the city for two nights of Herald Square Opera Company. Open with Stahl's Bald Pasha. matinee Olivette and Saturday Chimes of Normandy. Charlottesville Progress lauds the company for refined singing, charming staging, and elaborate costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Square Opera Company
Stahl
Bald Pasha
Olivette
Chimes
Normandy
Charlottville
Progress Bas
Charlotteville
Medicine advertises miracle cure for nervous ailments
Story extols a tonic called Electric Bitter claiming it frees people from warlike binds of disease and quickly cures nervousness sleeplessness depression headaches and fainting. It promises cost effective relief at 50 cents per bottle with guaranteed satisfaction through E J Eldridge, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Hind
George D. Willa
Manchester
E. J. Eldridge
Druggiat
Hewlett Hall Appointed U.S. Representative for Paris Exposition
Hor Hewlett A Hall of Newnay was named by the U.S. to serve as representative at the Paris exposition congress of nations. The position carries a salary of $3,000 and payment of all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washinatox
D. C
Local Briefs Chronicle City Happenings And Ventures
Mrs E D Sheffield returned from a visit to Albany to see Dr and Mrs W W Bacon. Isom B Cain and his mother left for Jacksonville for a few weeks. Two carloads of negro workers moved through Americus for Alabama railroad work. Nearly 600 people passed through Americus recently. An opera house show promises hearty laughs with what happened to Jones. Street work on Jackson between Lamar and Finn continues, Lee street to follow. Sir Julius L Brown deferred his annual De Molay visitation until the 30th. Court business was routine with no trials. Beggars and cripples were noted about the courthouse area. Cotton prices in Americus near Savannah levels. a local mill would raise prices. Real estate trends suggest higher values compared to prior peaks. Spring hints appeared with Italian visitors spurring street games. Yesterday was a clear, sunny day. Stoney Glover left Glover Grocery for Macon, Feb 1. Fruit prospects remain favorable despite warm spells. P H Lovejoy, Hawkins sisters merchant, visited for business with C R Whitley. Ely Cream Balm offered for nasal catarrh at 50 cents, shipping by Ely Brothers. Pinkerton Co adds Cannon Ball Shoes to line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.D. Sheffield
W. W. Bacon
Albany
Isom B. Cain
R. J. Perry
Jacksonville
Alabama
Americas
Opera House
Jones
Jackson Street
Lamar
Finn
Lee Street
Julius L. Brown
K. T
de Molay Commandery
Americus
Savannah
Organ
Monk
Stoney” Glover
Glover Grocery Co
Ename Grocery Co
Macon
P. H. Lovejoy
Hawkins
C. R. Whitley
Jones Comes With A Laugh Farce At The Opera House
The play What Happened to Jones by George H Broadhurst will be staged tonight at the opera house with a witty company. The farce promises clever dialogue funny situations and engaging characters delivering ample laughs for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Opera
George H. Broadhurst
Americus seeks reimbursement for Camp Gilman prep
Hon E B Lewis continues urging Congress to award Americus $2,000 to cover camp prep costs for troops assigned to Camp Gilman last fall. War Department promised a brigade, but only two regiments arrived, and the camp hosted soldiers briefly, though the city bore substantial expenses. Lewis introduced a bill to secure the funding and expects favorable action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.B. Lewis
Congress
Americas
Camp Gilman
Americus
War Department
Lewis
Bismarck's Iron Nerve Promoted by New Life Pills
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as restoring stomach liver kidneys and bowels health. It claims improved energy willpower and mental sharpness with the pills sold for 25 cents at E Eldridge s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Dr. King
E. Eldridge
Terrace Your Lands Terracing Offered at Small Cost
A land improvement notice offers terracing services to farmers to save hillsides. The proposer, T. Broaprenp, states he has tools and will terrace carefully and at low cost, aiming to help reduce soil erosion and protect fields.
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Americas
T. Broaprenp
August Flower Still Leads Medicine Sales and Shoes Ad
An old column touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion liver issues and headaches, praising its historical use and urging readers to obtain sample bottles at Davenport Drug Company. A separate note promotes Oak-tanned Cannon Ball Shoes from Pinkston Company, claiming superior wear per dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Lavenport Drug Company
Amy
Pinkston Company
Judge Crisp Appointed To County Court Bench
Judge Charles R. Crisp of Sumter county takes over as judge as the term of Judge Robert L. Maynard ends today. Crisp will preside at the February civil term starting Wednesday two weeks from now, marking a shift to civil business with Maynard stepping down to return to legal practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Crisp
County Court of
Sumter
Robert L. Maynard
Crisp
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Boosts Local Sales
In Pierson's drug store manager Martin reports a strong run on Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Five bottles sold to a customer show growing demand as La Grippe era prompts rapid relief for cough sore throat and lungs. Chicago Daily Calumet notes satisfied customers and urges on availability through J B Hudson and Dodson’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Pierson Drug
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Chamber‘lain
Booth
Chicago Daily Calumet
J.B. Hudson
Dodson
Stock Taking Over Amid Weather Limits Inventory Count
The message notes weather delays over the last three days led to a one week inventory check. It confirms the firm decided to alter timing to complete stocktaking despite the recent inclement conditions.
Special Cut Price Sale This Week at the Store
Special cut price sale continues this week with odds and ends and many desirable lots. Stock will be thrown out along with last week’s offerings as well as all Pa. Many items to be sacrificed to boost savings for buyers.
Ladies Tailor Made Suits Sale Prices Cut Deep
Former prices beatable no more. We name figures to move them instantly and you will regret it if you need a suit now or not. Our finest Veneran and Homespun Suit with Taffeta silk waist trimmed formerly 18.50 to 20 now 10.98. Also plain and braid trimmed suits assorted materials, black and blue Cheviot, Venetian cloth suits well made all season, and covert mixed suits, all on sale. No suits sent out on approval.
Dress Goods Clearout of Wool and Silk Fabrics
Vintage catalog style notice listing numerous dress goods lots and yardage. It advertises wool and silk fabrics including fine wool dress goods, plaid and solid suiting, Henrietta silks, black crepe, and matinee ribbons at cut prices to clear out. Items include 4 yard skirt lengths, yardage ranges from 25 to 753 yards, colors and patterns, with multiple price drops and bulk lots.
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Foiry
Jackets and Capes Half Price Blowout Sale
A local retailer advertises a sweeping sale on jackets and capes with every jacket offered at exactly half price. The notice lists numerous price points and mentions children's wraps and cloth capes at similarly reduced rates, promising abundant stock to clear out.
Wanted Couple or Young Men for Private Family Board
A notice seeking a couple without children or young men to board in a private family at 408 Lee Street. Explicitly promises every comfort and convenience. Also advertises Tar and Wild Cherry remedy at Rembert’s Drug Store and Cannon Ball Shoes via Callon Pirkston Co.
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Lee Street
Rembert
Callon Pirkston Co
Bargain Offer On Men’s Ties And Dress Accessories
The advertisement promotes a 50c line of Puff Four-ih-band and Prince of Wales Ties at 250 each, plus a display in window. It mentions reduced neckwear, a selection of tie lines, and a small quantity of assorted porcelain and china at bargain prices.
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Prince of Wales
Odd Suit sale trims prices on men’s clothing
Section itemized reduction sale lists men’s suits formerly 1000 to 75, 60 to 19, 1500 to 1, 750 to 12, and trousers from 350 to 24 while odd trousers drop 409 to 45.07 and breeches at 28, urging quick purchases.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hudson
J. E. Minter
E. A. Northen
Atlanta
W. E. Catliff
F.W. Griffle
Oxford
the Winenor
Herald
Peere
Hewlett Hall
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
Ga. T. Sullivan
Georgia
Alabama R
Windsor Hotel
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Pinketon Company
AMERI
Finninger Company
Americus, Ga
Duncan's Store
SSRI
Sea Island
Mayfield Woolen Mills
Mohawk Valley
A.G. Duncan
Telephone
Jackson
Aasenicieas Sia
Judge Crisp
Tetera
Cea Ali
Baldwin
Bios Jios
Star Safety Razor
James Fricker
Jewelers
Zeigher
Crossett
Hanan
Jippera
Carr School
Marseitien
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