People You Know Comings And Goings At Home
Local society notes list visitors and residents in Americas and surrounding towns. Names include Eugene Elmore and family, L E Gortatowski, George J. Garrett, Judge Kiddoo, Allie May Kleckley, Pearl Kleckley, George Dure, Sam C. Moore, C G Conn, John W. Troy, J E Bivins, Rev. Mr. Griffith and Hattie Griffith, Jennie Bivins, Cotton Mather, Rev. Leroy Henderson, Carrie Atwater, Mrs F P Holt, Ethel Prince, Wesley Dozier, Agnes Thornton, Eva Keith, plus a material ad for 60 gauge hose and Kodol Diapepsia Cure with remarks on digestion and strength. Focuses on social calls, visits, and local commerce notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Elmore
Oglethorpe
Mr. Elmore
L. E Gortatowski
Albany
Americas
George J. Garrett
Columbus
Judge Kiddoo
Cuthbert
Superior Court
Allie May
Pearl Kleckley
Ellaville
George Dure
Sam C. Moore
C. G. Conn
John W. Troy
Leroy Henderson
Henderson
Richmond
Carrie Atwater
Thomaston
FP. L. Holt
Taylor Street
Wesley Dozier
Agnes Thornton
Eva Keith
Dawson
Ethel Prince
Abbeville
Georgia and Alabama railway to build freight cars in Americus
The Times-Recorder notes the Georgia and Alabama railway may order several hundred freight cars built at Americus shops. A sample car cost $11 less locally than a northern shop, with potential savings of about $20 per car on large orders. Green pine lumber ships from Americus to Indiana for car manufacture and resale to Georgia roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Americus
Indiana
Georgia
Alabama
Lifesaving Cure Praised by Hannibal Citizen
J E Lily of Hannibal Missouri credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving him from typhoid pneumonia and consumption after a desperate illness. He reports rapid relief from one bottle then full recovery and urges others to try the remedy. Trial bottles are free at E J Eldridge Drug Store with a guarantee on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lily
Hannibal
E.J. Eldridget Drugstore
Private guide coming home from Santiago to Savannah
When Ray's regiment left Santiago two soldiers Privates Mize and Guies were left in the army hospital very ill with fever. Gnice recovered and joined a New York regiment sailing north to be mustered out. Mize also recovered and will likely reach this city soon. The Modern Beauty thrives on good food and exercise. If a laxative is needed she uses Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Santiago
Savannah
Wheatley
Mize
Americas
Guies
Dawson
Gnice
New York
California Fig Syrup Co
Serenade at Hudson's Drug Store Delights Local Crowd
Cooper Dudley's string band performed for about 30 minutes at Hudson's drug store. The event echoed via long distance lines to Macon Griffin and Albany, with over 50 locals hearing the music. An ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills and DeWitt's Little Early Risers followed, praising health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire
Cooper Dudley
Hudson
Americcus
Macon
Griffin
Albany
Short News From Town Americas Georgia Highlights Local Happenings
Short items report on shoes and hats in demand, Dr W E Boggs named pastor in Memphis, bank foundation work progressing, Magnolia Springs picnic draws crowds, Jefferson Davis birthday holiday in Georgia, banks to close, first cantaloupes arrive from Florida, First Methodist Sunday school picnic planned, rains improve crops, grand jury returns no bill on cider sales, Sumter Count resident D M Edge near death after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumpert Shoe Co
W. E. Boggs
University of Georgi
Alabama Street Presbyterian
Memphis
Bank
Magnolia Springs
Jefferson Davis
Georgia
Banks of Americas
Americas
D. M. Edge
Sumter County
No Right to Ugliness Promotion
A vintage advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for health issues blamed on weak digestion and impure blood. It claims benefits for the stomach liver and kidneys, stronger nerves and a "velvety" complexion, targeting women seeking beauty and vitality. The product is offered at 50 cents at E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Large Flower Order For Local Seed Grower
Mr A W Smith of the city, known for vegetable and flower seeds, has received an order for twenty thousand canna plants. This may be the largest order he has filled in some time, reflecting growing demand for the popular flower in northern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Smith
Arnica Salve cures skin eruptions and pains
Volcanic eruptions aside, Arnica Salve offers relief for skin eruptions fever sores ulcers boils felons corns warts and burns. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist for 25c a box with a cure guaranteed. Also notices of school examinations and boarders needed at 219 Jackson Street describe local employment and rental opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buakien
E. J. Eldridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo D. Wheatley
Crow
Wilson Bros
George Dwheatleys
A. G. Duncan
Jennie Bivins
Schley
Cotton Mather, Esq
Montgomery
Jackson Street
Sheffield Co
Sta Register
W. A. Rembert
Symron
Cassimere
Lloyd
Jackson and
Forsyth Sts
Americus, Ga
Amerigus
Cuba
Bismarck
Dr. King
Eldridge
Nunnally
Rembert’s Drug Store
DeWitt
Florida
First Methodist Sunday School
M. Callaway
Furlow School
J.E. Marats
T. Z. Beane
Haller
Morarg
Ra Eldridge
Manhattan
OLD Reliable
James Fricker
Black Sox
Ansley
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