Birds of Passage Coming and Going on Americas
Personal notices list visitors and residents stopping in Americas and nearby towns. Names include Mr G M Battey, W C Parkinson, J J Smith, Col W W Whipple, Miss Annie Hall, Miss Sadie Morris, Mrs W 8 Gorman, Rev and Mrs G W Childress, Miss Addison, Mrs A B Addison, plus travel between Americas, Blakely, Cordele, Shellman and Atlanta. Also an ad for Parx-Karen Pain-Killer and Perry Davis Pain-Killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Smith
Blakely
Americas
Col. W. W. Whipple
Cordele
Sadie Morris
Kate Hollis
Atlanta
W. 8. Gorman
W. A. Dodson
G. W. Childress
Miss Addison
Shellman
A. B. Addison
Bargain Textile Sale Items and Discounted Apparel
A sale notice advertises 18x36 hemmed Huckaback towels at 12 percent, short crash towels at 3 cents per yard, and soft race-stripe fabrics at 12 ½ cents. Also listed are men and boy garments including undershirts at 29 cents, elastic seam drawers at 6 ½ cents, lisle hose at 25 cents, and various handkerchiefs and sailor suits with deep discounts for Monday and Tuesday only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyar Inch
Anita
Wexford
Scriven
Nuptials of Harris and Brooks in Oglethorpe
The marriage of Albert Harris of Americus and Miss Lowry Brooke of Oglethorpe occurred Sunday at the Methodist church after the morning service. Witnessed by relatives and friends, the bride is sister of Mrs. G. L. Williams. the groom is known in local business circles. They reside at Mr. Williams’s Jackson Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Miss Brooks
Albert Harris
Americus
Misa Lowry Brooke
Oglethorpe
G. L. Williama
Sores Eral
Mr. Williams
Jackson Street
The Beauty Boost Electric Bitters Promises Health
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the cure for a weak health woman, claiming it stabilizes stomach, liver and kidneys, purifies blood, and restores nerves and skin. It, sold by E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store, promises a charming appearance for a run-down invalid at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Perry Held Without Bail In Philadelphia Murder Charge
Recent advices from Philadelphia indicate that Charles Perry a Negro nabbed there on the charge of involvement in the murder of Prof White has been remanded to prison without bail and will be tried with accomplices. Sheriff McArthur received a photograph of the long lost Perry wanted in America for burglary. But he may never come back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Perry
Americas
White
Pt In
Perry
McArthur
New Life Pills Promised Quick Relief for Headache
Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take and cost 250. Offers money back if not cured. Sold by E J Eldridge, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Central’s Columbus train moves up to 1 40 p m now
The Central’s afternoon train to Columbus now departs Americus at 1 40 p m instead of 2 p m, a 20 minute time change. Several passengers unaware of the shift chased the departing train to the junction but boarded it. Also notes advertising claims and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Columbus
Americus
Random town items and upcoming events in brief
Short notices reveal a mix of local happenings from illness in families to political races. Typhoid fever concerns touch the Hawkins and Murray households while candidates vie for seven county offices. Cliff McElroy heads to Chicago for Solomon, Co. and a Presbyterian picnic is planned at Holly Springs. Mr. U S Lockett recalls a veterans reunion in Louisville as cotton and cattle quote scarce in Sumter County. the grand jury resumes work and Dr J M Wilkes advances a new Taylor Street residence amid local updates. Fresh Hayler’s shipment arrives at Hudson’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
C. O. Hawkins Ishey
Emmett Murray
U.S. Lockett
Louisville
J M. Wilkes
Taylor Street
First Baptist Church
First Honor in Brunswick Third Grade Emma Lee
At closing of Brunswick schools Friday last Emma Lee was named first honor in the third grade. Friends and relatives in Americas are proud of her success. An error in the name listed Sunday mixed B B Chambliss with Joseph Chambliss as a coroner candidate. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Emma, Lee
Americas
B. B. Chambliss
Joseph Chambliss
Wheatley Ansey marks ten years with June sale event
Wheatley Ansey celebrates ten years of business since Thornton Wheatley opened here in 1868. The firm touts a huge June sale to celebrate the anniversary, promising a full stock across dry goods clothing shoes carpets and more with competitive fixed prices on many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley & Ansey
Thornton Wheatley
Coure
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Geo D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Victoria
Lailer
Sc Eacn
Osly
Sc Patr
New the Mises
Childrens
Plata
Seite
atvSc
Vienna
Ulagapal
NOLE
Lamar Street
Cotion Avenue
Iin
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Secretmertens Jewelry
Watch Inspector Goongia
Alabama R. Re. Wext
Windsor Hotel
Dodson's
GM. Battey
W. C. Parkinson
Hotel Windsor
Annie Hall
Midway
Perry Davis
Hossery
Birpal
A G Duncan
Prof. White
Abo
California Fig Syrup Co
Holly Springs
Singer
Jennie North
Allen House
H. McKux
J. W. Shiver
Rouen
Dresseo
Bank of Commerce
Lauber
Church St
Schumpert Shoe Co
Cliff McElroy
Chicago
Solomon, & Co
Clift
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
Hayler
Hudson's
Rembert
James Fricker
Bro
Jewelers
Taylor
Kentucky
Miller & Clark
Poaes
Ness Campa
Ao Omar Anna
Mai
Mor
Teneh
Irene
Joe
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