Colonel Bryan in Americus Leads Troop Parade to Depot
Colonel William J. Bryan of the Third Nebraska Regiment passes Americus en route to Jacksonville. An immense crowd gathers at the Central depot with thousands awaiting the six trainloads of troops names, flowers, lunches, and bouquets. The last train bearing Bryan arrives past midnight. no speech due to fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot
William J. Bryan
Nebraska Regiment of Volunteers
Americus
Jacksonville
Colonel Bryan
Central Depot
Nebraska Braves
Sonler Boys
Nebraska Soldier Boys
Nebraska Regiment
Bryan
A Comedic Wedding at the Courthouse Steps
A colored couple sought a marriage license at the temple courthouse as Judge Speer officiated with a preacher volunteering to wed on credit. The ceremony drew four dozen readers, a 40 cent collection, and a sardine and watermelon feast on the steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Speer
Profis
Coon
Improvements in DeSoto Town and Social Happenings
In DeSoto a new courthouse and jail rise, plus a residence for Albert Morgan of Americus and a commo dious gunnery for George Bagley. Citizens attend Atlanta reunion. Miss Cora Cocke returns from Eastman with her aunt Mia. Dr Cocke Eastman and Miss May Strickland of Douglasville visit Mrs Liston Bagley. Mamie Blassengame hosts a pleasant gathering with refreshments. Mrs George Bagley plans a Macon trip to central Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Blassengame
George Bagley
Macon
Middle Georgia
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Big Returns
Chicago News letter from F C Blanks of Lewisville Texas says one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was worth $50 000 to him. It cured piles ten years standing and he recommends it for eczema skin diseases and obstinate sores. W A Rembert.
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F.C. Blanks
Lewisville
Texas
DeWitt
W. A. Rembert
John C. Dunn
Wheeling
W. Va
Regiments Slow to Organize for Third Georgia
Few recruits join Camp Northen as Captain Van Riper's Third Georgia efforts lag. H. W. Pittman says companies lack required numbers with 106 needed but only about 50 to 60 enlisted. Delays stem from recruitment difficulties and wartime manpower choices as many fear longer service and some expect no deployment to the Antilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Georgia
H. W. Pittman
van Riper
Camp Northen
Georgia
Antilles
Americus Boys in Battle Detailed by General Brooke
The Americus company of the Second Georgia Volunteers under Capt. Davis guarded a riot near Lytle where 65 000 troops camped. One man was shot and several beaten. all Americus volunteers stayed safe and performed well.
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Americus
Brooke
Davis
Georgia Volunteers
Chickamauga
Lytle
Americas
Lemon Elixir Praises Liver Kidney Health Benefits
Advertisement touts Mozley s Lemon Elixir as medicine for liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood claiming to cure biliousness indigestion headaches fevers chills and other diseases from liver and kidney dysfunction. Endorsed by multiple Georgia residents with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mouziey
South
Morley Lemon Elixir Endorsed For Nervous Headache
Advertisements promote Morley s Lemon Elixir for nervous head ache indigestion and constipation with testimonials from J W Roto of Atlanta and a wholesale merchant s speech. The pieces tout Fesicune Tasters and Felicun Toxic with claims to relieve female ailments and related pains. Femicure products priced at 1.00 and 3.00 sold by E J Eldridge Americus.
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Mozley
N. A. McEntyre
Spring Place
Morley
J. W. Roto
West End
Atlanta
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Cape Colony Diamond Output in 1894 Reaches 22389000
Report shows Cape Colony produced diamonds worth 22.389 million dollars in 1894. Advertisements tout DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles eczema and skin diseases with claimed immediate relief by W A Rembert. The text ends with a curious proverb about a woman and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
Teachers Salaries To Be Paid This Week In County
State Treasurer Speer sent a 3771.92 check to the county for second quarter wages ending June 10. Commissioner Moore will pay more than sixty teachers from the Bank of Southwestern Georgia as part of a 200,000 borrowings by Gov. Atkinson to cover salaries due to the delay in state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Speer
Bank of Southwestern
Georgia
New York
Gov. Atkinson
Hall's Great Discovery claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles
An 1898 advertisement-promotional piece touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women including diabetes and rheumatism. It lists distributors in Texas and Georgia and includes customer testimonials praising relief from kidney trouble and diarrhoea with Chamberlain's remedy recommended for frequent attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. KE. W. Hall
Portatics
Waco
Texas
W. A. Rembert
Americus
Cuthbert
Sam
R. M. Jones
One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Quick Relief
Truelove forgives, but it is seldom accused of forgetfulness. One Minute Cough Cure produces immediate results. When taken early it prevents consumption and in later stages furnishes prompt relief. For sale by Dodson's Pharmacy and J. K. Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truelove
W. A. Rembaert
Evans City
Globe
W. A. Rembert
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promoted For Constipation Cures
An old advertisement list touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver and stomach troubles claiming the pills are pleasant and non gripping. Notes endorsements from W A Rembert and Bob Moore of Indiana amid other generic claims and a whiskey plug from Somerset Club Maryland Rye.
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de Witt
W. A. Rembert
Bob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
DeWitt
Milesburg
Saya DeWitt
W. A. Bembert
Parker Adjudged Insane in Judge Speer’s Court
James B. Parker of this county was declared insane by a jury in Judge Speer’s court after a December paralysis event. He believed his family persecuted him and feared murder, and he was taken to Milledgeville the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Parker
Jas. B. Parker
Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic Pill Worth More To You
An advertisement touts Dr E Detchon anti diuretic with a claim it helps children who soil beds from bedwetting. It promises quick relief for both old and young. Priced at $1, sold by E Eldridge, druggist, Americus Ga. The note adds a Brazil pineapple line about growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Detchon
E. . Eldridge
Americus
Brazil
Old Timey Remedies and Pile Cure Advertisements
Old advertisement prose touts relief from kidney bladder and back pain with a "New Guyat Soorm Asrnicay Kidney Cree" and claims immediate relief from water retention. It promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles eczema and skin diseases and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a reliable constipation and headache remedy endorsed by local officials and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
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Virginia College For
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Valley of Va
Mattie P. Darris
Cbichester’s
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Man'fring Co
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Mall
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Americus, GA
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Cupid
DeSoto
Chicago News
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Postoiles
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Indian Springs
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E. T. Va
Ga. R. R
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St Thomas Sts. Savanoab
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Ant
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J. BR. Hudson
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Tse
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Philadelphia
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Seco
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