City Board of Education approves retrenchment in salaries
The city board of education approved broad retrenchment at a tight meeting with a one vote margin. Six members supported salary cuts while seven opposed any reduction, with Judge Fort abstaining, and the council plans further cuts in other departments to match the new efficiency drive. The move aims to balance the city treasury and curb spending against fears of impacting school efficiency.
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Edach
Times-Recorder
Pool Board
Board of Education
Judge Fort
Jesne
Messia
J. \. Nixon
A. B. Harrold
G. W. Glovr
M. Callaway
B. H. Mayo
C.F. Giddings
E. J. Eldridge
Allen Fort
W. A. Dodson
John A. Cobb
Frank A. Hooper
G. T. Miller
A. Rylander
Death of Mrs Hearn in Fifteenth district near Leslie
Mrs. M. A. Hearn died Sunday morning of pneumonia after a brief illness. Aged about 56, she was a longtime resident and beloved neighbor. She was mother to Mr. O. Ki. Whitley and sister to Capt. P. C. Clegg. Funeral services were held Monday at Oak Grove cemetery, led by Rev. J. L. Bivins, with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hearn
Leslie
Four Women Attempt To Preach At Bethel Baptist
Four Negro women rose to preach at Bethel Baptist Church while Pastor Munson lacked full deacon support. A tumult erupted as the four engaged in a noisy harangue, leaving the congregation in disarray and adjourning. The scene casts doubt on the churchs path toward harmony.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Paradise
Munson
Tabernacle
Big Bethel
Death of James B Parker in Sumter County
James B Parker died at his home east of Americus Monday night and was buried at Salem church in the 28th district on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased served as Sumter county coroner for several years and had been an invalid for the past two years due to a paralytic stroke.
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James B. Parker
Americus
Salem Church
Sumter
Big bargains at unclaimed freight sale
The Georgia and Alabama depot held a morning sale of unclaimed freight with spirited bidding and broad variety. Buyers snapped up items from empty beer kegs to cases of groceries while some odd lots drew laughs, including 17 500 poker decks in one case and an empty coffin for $8. Vendors, including Ed Ansley and D Owens, reported strong prices on many lots, though one box of cats drew a blank.
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Georgia & Alabama
Biddinz
Ansley
D. Owens
Buchanan Bros
Moses Slays Monster Rattlesnake Near City
Moses Henderson, an antebellum darkey famed for snake eating, showed off a six foot rattler with 22 rattles found on his farm a mile from the city. He notes the snake was not eaten, unlike smaller rattlers, and jokes about snake dishes as season’s delicacies including rattlesnake stew and other recipes.
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Moses Handerson
Darkey
Times- Recorder
Moses
Tutt’s Liver Pills Cure All Liver Troubles
Doctors say bilious and intermittent fevers prevail in miasmatic districts and are accompanied by stomach liver and bowels derangements. The liver is the great driving wheel in the mechanism of man, and when out of order the whole system becomes deranged and disease results. Tutt's Liver Pills cure all liver troubles.
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Tutt
Leaguers Meet in Montezuma Epworth Services Day
Epworth Leaguers from Americus Marshallville Oglethorpe and Montezuma plan a Sunday meeting in Montezuma with league services and work. Col W P Wallis president of the state convention will address the audience while Americus Leaguers ride the 5 18 morning train to attend. Also promoted is Dr Sawyers Ukatine kidney medicine offered by W A Rembert.
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Epworth
Americus
Marshallville
Oglethorpe
Montezuma
Col. W. P. Wallis
Americus League
Dr. Sawyers
Dr. Sawyer
W A Rembert
Advertised Letters List Names and initials
A catalog of letters awaiting pickup includes B Brandnows Jonas C Close Henry H Harrison Mattie E Harris BS Ivey M Ethel Jones Miss Willa M McCrea Miss Sallie Manuel Mrs Guseia Ned Newsome Pearlman Mr 5 J Patterson Ss 5 R Robinson Mr Samael 8 A Sutrru P.M.
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B—Brandnows
Mr. Jonas
C—Close
Henry
H—Harrison
Mattie E. Harris
I—Ivey
M. Ethel
J—Jones
Willa
M—Mccrea
Sallie
Manuel
Guseia
N—Newsome
Ned
P—Pearlman
J. Patterson
R-Robinson
Samael
A. Sutrru
P.M
First Decree Is Granted in Local Divorce Case
In Chatham superior court Cornelia E Twiggs was granted a first verdict for divorce from her husband Judge H D Twiggs. The action has local interest as the couple formerly resided in Americus. Nature is forgiving are will restore your diseased kidneys that will give you perfect health by using Dr Sawyer's atlas WA Raimbert druggist.
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Chatham Superior Court
Mra
Cornelia E. Twiggs
H. D. D. Twiggs
Twiggs
Americus
Sawyer
Atlas WA Raimbert
Murder Trial Opens In Sumter For John Day
John Day, a Montezuma negro, surrendered at the Sumter County sheriff's office and is jailed on a murder charge. The case concerns the killing of Hanga Haugabook during a May 20th fight over cards in Andersonville. Day's trial was set for this morning as the term nears its end.
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Sumter Superior Court
John Day
Montezuma
McArthur
Hanga
Andersonville
Haugabook
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
A vintage advertisement claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to cure catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Promises testimonials and credits F. E. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with a regular prescription formula of tonics and blood purifiers. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.
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Hall
F. E, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Deaths From Typhoid In Americas and East American
Two local typhoid deaths are reported. W T Shipley, age over sixty, died at his Felder street residence after a short illness. interment planned in Conyers. Walter Chambless of East American died at 11 a m from typhoid, burial expected this morning.
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W. T. Shipley
Felder Street
Shipley
Georgia & Alabama
Americas
Conyers
Walter Chambless
East American
Death of an Aged Woman in Talbotton
Judge J H Allen received a telegram announcing the death of his aged relative Mrs William A Addams at her Talbotton home. During her many Americas visits she made friends here who will grieve to learn of her passing. A medical ad copy mentions Dr Sawyer s Little Wide Awake Pills by W A Rembert.
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J. H. Allen
William A. Addams
Talbotton
Americas
Dr. Sawyer
W. A. Rembert
Ala
Centerville
Als
Will Hill
Alex Hill
Rufus Hubbard
Bibb County
Hill
Hub
Hubbard
Notice of Bank Closure and Creditors Payment
The People's National Bank of Americus Georgia closes its doors and creditors are urged to present notes and claims for payment. W. H. Simmons, President. Dated April 1th, 1899.
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People's National Bank of
Americus
Orzia
W. H. Smmions
Bank Name Change Reported to People’s Bank of Americas
The above bank has been succeeded by the People’s Bank of Americas, which assumes all its liabilities and its assets and business with name officers. W. H. Sinwoxs, Prea't, apr 15 n 2mo.
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People's Bank of Americas
W. H. Sinwoxs
Notice to rent and buy property in town
Notice offers dry wheat tips from J H Brace and rental and sale opportunities from M Callaway. For a very desirable residence close in at favorable fees, contact M Callaway at once.
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J. H. Brace
M. Callaway
Mataafa Yields Guns as Samoa Crisis Eases
In Arta Samoa on May 31 Mataafa surrenders 1800 rifles aboard the Badger amid efforts by the Samoan commission backed by the three powers. Natives submit grievances, authorities consider trimming officials and costs. Ships depart Samoa and judges continue sessions as compensation claims are handled.
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Arta
Samoa
Aventano
New Zealand
Malhetoa
Tamasese
United States
Badger
Mataafa
Matassa
Philadelphia
Admiral Kantz
EB. F. Marse
Herr Rose
Europa
Malinun
Coasul
Fagalt
William L. Chambers
Supreme Court
Wilhelm Self
Apia
Pagopago
Mulligan
Colonel Maddox Dies in Atlanta Leader of Maddox Banking
Colonel Robert F. Maddox, president of Maddox and Rocker Banking Co., dies at his Atlanta home after months of illness and a paralytic stroke. He helped shape postwar Atlanta’s growth with a large cotton business and banking venture. Postoffice Safe Dynamited in Evangine City. burglars escape with $130, letters, and minor funds while no identifyable clues remain. H. H. Byrd reports California colony growth. about 500 members anticipated for black settlers seeking new opportunities. Constable Crawford on trial for Mrs. Stewart murder in Columbia. 20 state and 50 defense witnesses amid venue change.
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Atlanta
Jane
Robert F. Maddox
Maddox & Rocker Banking Company
Maddox
Lithia Springs
Maddox & Racker Banking Company
Campey
S. C
Crawford
Stewart
Columbia
Feud in Kentucky May Be Renewed
London Kentucky June 5 There was no trouble at Manchester where the Baker boys are tried today Troops guard the courthouse and camps near the building Sentinels guard to keep the Howards Whites and Bakers out of town The Bakers camp on Bear Creek about 100 strong The Whites and Howards up to 100 men have armed themselves purchasing weapons to prevent Bakers arming The Bakers bought 87 pieces from one dealer
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London
Manchester
Williams
Bakers
Rade
Bear Creek
Bakera
New Dispensary Ruling Opens Whisky Travel Rights
The Supreme Court’s spring term ruling allows citizens to bring whisky into North Carolina for personal use by private conveyance or via a common carrier. The decision, following prior confiscations, confirms that South Carolina residents may cross into North Carolina, purchase whisky, and return with it for personal use.
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Convers
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
North Carolina
Cass
South Carolina
Augusta
Regulators threaten Griffin jail amid mobbing case
In Griffin Georgia on June 5 pistol shots signaled a regulator gathering to rescue five jailed men indicted for mobbing the whipping of freedmen. Suspects O V Barnett W E Gray Tom Randall Jet More Ned Fallins face trial June 12, prompting a call to Governor Candler and troop mobilization. News also reports local bankruptcy cases in Raleigh and a courtroom move in Cepvartons over a brutal assault on widow Mrs J C Lumpkin with Judge Jones set to preside.
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Griveix
O. V. Barnett
W. E. Gray
Tom Randall
Jet More
Ned Fallins
Reagan
Regulators
Candler
Atlanta
Griffin Rifles
Regulatora
Cepvartons
Grant Ball
J. C. Lumpkin
Sumter Sheriff Sales in Americus Ga
Public sale at Americus courthouse Sumter County Ga will auction multiple houses and lots on the first Tuesday with various parcels described by street and bounds. Properties include a Basping Street lot and others in areas east west and south of city lines with tax sales noted and tenants in possession.
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Americus, Ga
of Amaricus
Baspign Street
M. Wheatley
Lovat Paty Hattiny
B. oHarets
Brine
Maronte Ball
BE. P. Bimmoos
Sumter County
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Reinsville
Will K. Barton
Ruffin
Barton
George Estes
Burton
Estes
Reidsville
Esteots
Firebugs Destiny School
Savannan
Bethesda Orphanage
George Whitfield
John
Charles Wesley
Sumter Sheriff Sales
Les
Une
Mra. P. FP
Paillis
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Taylor
W. Prasier
O. McArthur
Sumter Corry
J. B. Allen
Getgais
Tate
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Ratate
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