New Sprinkler Arrives Brightens Americus Streets
A new street sprinkler replaces Old Slosh and triggers a citywide celebration with cheers and drums. Also reported is the death of Miss Maude Lester after a pneumonia illness at her parents’ home on Prince Street. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with strong community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Boreas
Clonda
Miss Maude Lester
Maude Lester
James W. Lester
Prince Street
Epworth League
First Methoist Church
Frightful Blunder Warns Against Burns and Sores
An old advertorial note touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, bruises, and skin conditions. It promises quick pain relief and healing for sores, ulcers, felons, and eruptions, with a 25 cent box price and a guarantee from E J Eldridge Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Eldrdge
Mrs Aubrey Dies in Atlanta After Residence Here
Relatives in Americus were informed of the death of Mrs J O Ease who died in Atlanta where she had lived recently. Funeral services will be held at 10 oclock this morning from Frank A Hill's residence on Thee Street with friends invited. Remains arrived from Atlanta last night. a local obituary note in a small town paper blends with shop chatter and light market items about fruits and pantry goods.
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Americus
J. O. Ease
Atlanta
Aubrey
Frank A. Hill
Thee Street
The Modern Beauty Chooses Syrup of Figs for Health
A description extolling a healthy lifestyle of good food sunshine and outdoor exercise. It notes beauty and vigor grow with health and mentions using Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing laxative remedy made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Vinegar maker offers health pills and free samples
G W Stallings, grocery agent near Perry & Browns, promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a 25 cent price and free samples at Dodson's Pharmacy and J R Hudson's drug store. Also notes Georgia Teachers Association program handouts distributed to members for the Cumberland Island meeting June 26 to 30.
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Dodaon
J. 8.Hudson's
Chamberlain
G. W. Stallings
Perry & Brown's
Dodson
J. R. Hudson
Georgia Teachers’ Association
Cumberland Island
Military crackdown in Andersonville arrests many as drunken rioting escalates
Late reports from Andersonville say Sheriff McArthur Deputy Bell and the militia arrested numerous suspects for fighting and gambling. Light Infantry brought in eleven negro prisoners and placed them in jail while warrants were issued. Two dead negroes were found in the woods after a gambling dispute. A notorious figure known as the Georgia Snake was captured and brought to Americus. The day saw riot suppression and arrests as troops kept order and a ticket agent sold 1153 excursion tickets at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
McArthur
Bell
Light Infantry
Americus
Flynn
Mystery surrounds Mitchell death at railroad track
Dan Mitchell, an Americas negro, died yesterday morning from a back head wound. He refused to name his attacker before death, and locals suspect he was killed by negro gamblers from Andersonville while trying to return home. The body was sent to Green's mill for burial.
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Dan Mitchell
Mitchell
Andersonville
Green's Mill
A TEXAS WONDER Halls Great Discovery Cure Claim
Claim promotes Dr Hall s Great Discovery as a universal cure for rheumatism kidney bladder and related ailments. Advertised across states with mail order and manufacturer J G Hall of Texas. testimonial from H L Hontoy ex marshal endorses its superiority.
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Hall
G. W. Hall
J. Louis
Waco
Texas
W. A. Rembert
Americus
Covington
Excursion to Montgomery by Georgia and Alabama Railway
The Georgia and Alabama Railway announces a farmers excursion to Montgomery on June 19. A special excursion train will depart Americus at 10 a.m. and reach Montgomery at 3:30 p.m. The round trip fare from Americus is 1.50 dollars and valid only for this train. Return by any regular Montgomery train on or before June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Montgomery
Americus
Allen's Foot-Ease kicks soreness from shoes instantly
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful feet, swollen toes, corns and bunions. It relieves sweating, calluses, and tired aching feet. The discovery promises comfort for new shoes and tight fits. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with trial offers and mail orders from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Lost or Stolen Gold Breastpin with M E Myrick
Reward offered for return of a solid gold leaf breastpin engraved M E Myrick. The item was reported lost or stolen. The note quotes a saying about a great teacher bringing truths to little minds.
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M. E. Myrick
Thousands Visit Andersonville For Decoration Day Exodus
Ten thousand visitors crowded Andersonville and its cemetery as Decoration Day trains from South Georgia and Alabama carried crowds all day. The Light Infantry and regular troops helped maintain order while excursion trips from Americus, Columbus, Enfaula, Dothan, and Fitzgerald ferried revelers to the historic site.
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Andersonville
Central Railroad
Light Infantry
W. F. Clarke
National Cemetery
Americus
Columbus
Beginning of the Census Count in Americus Area
Enumerators for Americus and Sumter county start work at dawn with a 30 day deadline. P B Williford F G Olver and P H Williams cover the city wards while E L Guerry and J O Britton head Bamter district. Census takers carry badge and commission to gain access and must obtain truthful answers.
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Uncle Sam
Americus
P. B. Williford
F. G. Olver
P. H. Williams
E. L. Guerry
J. O. Britton
Bamter
Sumter
Times-Recorder
Williams
Olver
Williford
Cburch
Jackson Streets
Electric Bitters Cures Woman After Surgeon Fear
Mis I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach and liver ailment with a possible operation. After seven bottles of Electric Bitters she was wholly cured, avoiding surgery, and now feels better than ever. Sold for 50 cents at Eldridge Drug Store.
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Mis
I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
E. J. Eldridge Drug
No Longer a Candidate for Democratic Committeeman
A former Democratic Committeeman announces he will not seek re election in the upcoming primary. He states years of service, a wish to let others share the duties, and aims to devote more time to his professional responsibilities.
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Democratic
J, A, Axutzy
Advertised Wash Goods and Accessories Blowout Sale
The store warns buyers against overpaying for experience and marks down wash fabrics including lawns at 3 1/2 cents per yard, shirting prints at 3 1/2 cents, fine perales at 3 1/4 cents, checked ginghams at 5 cents, and linen remnants at half price. Also features sale on parasols, fans, white dress accessories, kid gloves, ribbons, laces, embroideries, and a large shoe stock with Hanan and Ziegler lines at $5. Includes negligee shirts priced from 50 cents to $1.00.
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Ladies and Childrens
Ziegler
Hanan
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