Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americus
A collection of personal notices lists locals and visitors: T. P. McElreath of Cordele, Gherif J. L. Horn of Webster, Mayor B. T. Wise of Plaine, William M. Wadley of Bolingbroke, Mrs W. W. Wrigley and Mrs. Gerry of Macon, Miss Respass of Thomaston visiting Mrs. P. L. Holt, Mrs. Henry Wetteroth returning from New Jersey, the Misses Brawner of Griffin en route to Thomasville, and guests of Miss Wheatley. Also Cannon Ball Shoes advertisement note for Oak tanned feather shoes from Pinkston Company.
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T. P. McElreath
Cordele
Gherif J. L. Horn
Webster
Americas
B. T. Wise
Plaine
Henry Wetteroth
New Jersey
Americus
Aboe
Pinkston Company
Herald Square Opera Company Opens Two Nights in Bristol
Herald Square Opera Company of twenty five artists brings Said Pasha Olivette and Chimes of Normandy to the Bristol opera house for a two night and matinee engagement. The Bristol Tribune praises the company as one of the best touring this section and lauds the Friday performance of Grimes of Normandy and the overall entertainments during their stay.
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Herald Square
Herald Square Opera Company
Opera House
Pasha
Olivette
Normandy
Bristol
Tena
Tribune
Grimes
Sad Pasha
Story of a Glave and the Bound Wife
The article recalls a tale of extreme confinement and bondage as G George D William of Manchester Michigan frees a enslaved woman after years of pain and helplessness. It also advertises Eletric Bitte a remedy for female ailments claimed to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and other ailments with promises of quick relief and a 50 cent bottle price by E J Eldridge, the local druggist.
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Tob
George D. William
Manchester
Mich
Lelave
Holy Fo
E. J. Eldridge
Market Holds Steady as Cotton Prices Unmoved
Market remained steady with no price change despite mixed Trail news. Better grades hovered around 7 cents in the Americas market, though demand was limited even at that level. Callon Pinkston Co. for Cannon Ball Shoes.
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Americas
Callon Pinkston Co
Cannon iBall Shoes
What Happened to Jones at the Opera House
A summary of a local theater performance titled What Happened to Jones shows the daring drummer Jones in the home of Prof Goodley wearing bishop robes and causing farcical chaos. The piece notes the play as highly amusing with two sub plots adding to the comic complications. A health ad for Dr King s New Life Pills claims vitality and mental sharpness benefits with a sale at E J Eldridge s drug store.
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Cavon
Jones
Drummer Jones
Prof
Goodley
Bismarck
Dr. King
E J. Eldridge
Shooting near Jackson street leaves man wounded in abdomen
Roberta Wegro with a concealed pistol allegedly fired at Harper Washington, injuring him in the lower abdomen and causing a manhunt. Washington claims the shooting was intentional. Roberts fled as officers and hounds hunted toward Mackales swamp. An onlooker says the event may have been accidental. no witness confirmed the exact sequence.
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Monroe Roberta
Harper Washington
Mackales Swamp
Roberts
Washington
Jackson Street
Bay and
Jackson Streets
Muckales Creek
Jim Cooper
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup ad
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the best remedy for throat and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals, reduces inflammation, dries secretions, and provides rest. Sample bottles are available at Davenport Drug Co.
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Boschee
Davenport Drug Co
Date Change for County School Commissioner Exam
State School Commissioner Glenn moved the examination date for County School Commissioner applicants from February 6 to February 10. The shift accommodates a legal sales day and heavy demand for a later week date.
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Glenn
Z F
Manxert
Board Education 8. Co
Random Town Tales Fill Quiet Trading Day
Short news items reveal a dull business scene with light trade across plows, guano, and farm supplies while cotton stocks shrink to under two thousand bales. Farmers rush to plant, a theater troupe plans a show, a $700 verdict is paid, and a local cotton press injury occurs.
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L. E. Davis
Herald Square Opera Co
Pasha
Central Railroad Co
Josh Hammond
James A Bailey
W. W. Cole
Peter and
Lewis Selis
Americus
Wheeler
Georgia
Fort Valley
Pa 4
Shot Birds on Flint River Gunners Trip
A large gunning party hunted partridges, doves, ducks and squirrels along Flint River yesterday. Participants included Alderman H. Mitchell, Marshal Billy Feagin, City Engineer Ansley, Deputy Clerk Allen, Dr. B. B. Hudson, J. T. Stallings, E. J. Miller and others. They reported many kills and boastful shots as Feagin led the hunt.
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Flint River
H. ©. Mitchell
Billy” Feagin
Ansley
Allen
B. B. Hudson
J. T. Stallings
E. J. Miller
Billy Feagin
Ladies Tailor Made Suits at New Low Prices
Former prices ignored as Onur finest Velvets and Homespun Suits go on sale. Veneran Taffeta waist linen suits drop from 1850 to 22. Black Cheviot Serg and covert mixes now 489. Limited season offer, no approvals.
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Onur
Jacket stock slashed with half price sale
Store proclaims best jackets of the season at half price to clear inventory. Promises urgent rush and deep discounts on jackets and children's wraps, with fur and cloth items offered at similar cuts. Hard to read exact numbers but emphasizes massive price cuts to move stock quickly.
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Alos
Bargain Neckwear Display Promises Discounted Ties
Local shop advertises a sale this week on four in hand and Prince of Wales neckwear. Window display highlights a reduced stock of 750 neckwear items priced at 50 3, with $1 and $5 pieces offered at bargain rates.
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Prince of Wales
Barratas
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Presh Garden
Hudson's Drag
William M. Wadley
Bolingbroke, Ga
W. W. Wrigley
Guerry
Macon
Florence D. Hollis
Taylor Street
Misa Respass
Thomaston
P.L. Holt
Taylor Streat
Rian Var
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Finninger Company
Americus, Ga
Duncan's
Madras
A. F. O. Ginghams
New Sea Island
Mayfield Woolen Mills
Avery
Mohawk Valley
United States
A.G. Duncan
Telephone
Jackson St
Windsor” Hotel
Chamberlain
Maron
Pierson Drug Store
Dave
South Chlesgo
Calumet
J.B. Hodson
Dodson
Rembert
Baldwin Bos
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
J. Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
Flint
Star Safety Razor
James Fricker
Jewelers
Bick Mobatt Brillisotiacs
Prics
Androscogg
Purh
Zziglen
Zsigler's
Smerry
Hansa
Obiidrsu
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