Noose lifted for Thornton Candler in murder case
Governor Candler commutes Thornton Candler's death sentence for the murder of his wife to life imprisonment. The condemned man, once certain to hang, rejoices as he awaits penitentiary placement. Sheriff McArthur and Judge Scarborough, along with others, received telegram notices of the clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Thornton
Candler
Thornton
Sheriff McArthur
J. N. Scarborough
Littlejoin
Hooper
Supreme Court
Hannaway Trial Set After City Assault Claim
Sumter superior court will recess until Wednesday as Judge Littlejohn opens a special term of Dooly superior court tomorrow to try John Hannaway, a white man charged with attempted assault on a girl in Vienna last Tuesday. The defendant narrowly escaped lynching, and Judge Lattlejoho's prompt action saved him from the noose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter Superior Court
Littlejohn
Dooly Superior Court
John Hannaway
Vienna
Hanhaway
Lattlejoho
Millions Given Away by Generous Drug Publisher
A newspaper item notes Dr King’s New Discovery giving away over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy. It claims cures for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung diseases. Also mentions Dyspepsia Cure and DeWits Witch Hazel Salve as remedies sold by local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druzglet
Built cheaper in Americus freight cars and chain gang
The Times-Recorder notes Georgia & Alabama railway plans to build freight cars in Americus, saving about $11 per car versus northern shops and potentially $20 per car in large orders. It reports courthouse proceedings sending several Sumter residents to the coal mine and chain gang, including Elijah McDonald convicted of rape with mercy recommended, Eugene Cooper with a three year sentence, Alex Tinsley facing multiple charges and near three years, Joseph Aaron five years for assault with intent to murder, and Thomas Ross receiving a life sentence for the Holloway murder with little effect on the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Americus
Indiana
Georgia
Alabama
Sumter
Elijah McDonald
Littlejobe
Eugene Cooper
Alex Tinsley
Joseph Aaron
Thomas Ross
John Holloway
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir Promises Health Regimes
Lemon Elixir marketed to regulate liver stomach bowels and kidneys for biliousness constipation and other ailments. Claims include headache sleeplessness fever debility and kidney troubles with prices 50c and 1.00 at druggists. Testimonial from Mrs Evra W Jones of Parkersburg WV praises cure of severe headaches after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozley
Atlanta
H Mez ey—DearSir
Morley Lemon Elixir Promises Cure for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement by Haury Aways of 1734 First Avenue in Birmingham Alabama touts Morley’s Lemon Elixir as a remedy for two years of indigestion and dysentery. The claim notes seven bottles used to achieve full health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Birmingham
Ala
Molly's Lemon Elixir Aided Cure Claims
A Woodstock Alabama reader named Mus. E. A. Buvinur reports Molly's Lemon Elixir cured her husband of years long leg ulcers after two bottles and cured a friend thought beyond help from doctors, who suffered indigestion and nervous prostration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Buvinur
Woodstock
Ala
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Advertised Cure All Sore Throat
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops claim to cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis hemorrhage and all throat and lung diseases. Elegant reliable relief offered for twenty five cents at druggists. Free by Dr H Mozley Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozley
H. Mozley
Atanta
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days
A reader recalls sprain misdiagnosed as rheumatism and credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing in weeks. Another testimonial claims the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism relieved wife in three days and saved her life, with druggists named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yox L Hin
Lebanon
Ind
EJ Eldridge
Druggiat
Amercor
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney Cure
An 1899 testimonial from Williams, assistant chief of police, touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, seminal emissions, weak backs, rheumatism, and child bladder issues. The ad notes mail order availability for $1 from E W Hall, with Waco Texas origins and listings in Americus Georgia, Jackson Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Waco
Texas
W. A. Rembert
Americus
Jackson, Miss
Wond Riu, Jr
Williams
Gratitude Letter for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs S Doty of Des Moines Iowa thanks the manufacturers of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for reliable relief across coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She notes lasting obligation and endorses the remedy with appreciation. Sold by J B Hudson druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mra
S. Doty
Des Moines
Iowa
J. Bt, Hudson
Quack Medicines and Remedies Advertised in Town
A collage of old patent medicines and cures touts relief for bladder and kidney ailments, stomach troubles, coughs, and skin issues. Notables include Blackberry Balsam, Kodol Digestive Care, One Minute Cough Care, and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, with testimonials and local druggists W. A. Rembert and E. J. Eldridge. A housing ad for M. Callaway completes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Gallagher
Bryan, Pa
A.o
W. A. Rembert
Ultimate good is for history to record not for prophecy
A terse maxim suggests history should document events rather than predict future outcomes. It frames truth as retrospective clarity rather than speculative foresight, emphasizing record over foresight in shaping understanding.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Cures painful swollen and smarting feet and relieves corns bunions instantly. Makes tight or new shoes feel easy and comfortable. Sold by druggists grocers and shoe stores with a 25 cent stamp trial package available by mail from Allen's Olmsted Leroy N.Y.
Noman Faces Strained Finances Amid Looming Loan
A fragmented note portrays Noman as overwhelmed by tight finances and unable to secure a loan. a cryptic cast of names and phrases appears, suggesting a disrupted record from a period newspaper page with unclear context.
Portrait of Speaker Crisp From Georgia Capitol
Mr Charles R Crisp returned home from Atlanta where he viewed a life size portrait of his father the late Hon Charles I Crisp painted by Miss Everhart for the state of Georgia The portrait will be delivered to President Dodson of the senate and Senator Wight on June 2 and placed in the capitol building The speaker is shown in full standing figure at the desk of the national house of representatives and the work is praised as an ideal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Crisp
Atlanta
Charles I’. Crisp
Private Guide Coming Home From Southward Move
Reported today that Private Guide has recovered in Santiago and joined a New York regiment sailing north to be mustered out. Private Mize of Americas, also ill, has recovered and expects to reach home soon. Private Guice of Dawson remains in hospital, with fever, awaiting further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Santiago
Savannah
Wheatley
Mize
Americas
Guice
Dawson
Guide
New York
August Flowers by Prof Hovson Endorses Green's Flower Remedy
In travels worldwide over ten years Prof Hovson notes many people using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia, liver and stomach issues, constipation, tourista, and salesmen with headaches from irregular habits. He claims it safeguards the system with frequent use and aids upset stomachs, sold by Davenport Drug Co and dealers in all civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hovson
Davenport Drug Co
Would Not Suffer 80 Again for Fifty Times Its Price
A reader recounts severe stomach pain and weakness after a night of distress. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, bought at Miller & McCurdy's, with quick relief after one dose. The ad cites medical testimonials and local druggists selling the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilsop
Liveryman
Bargettatown
Washington
J. R. Hudson
Poet vs Pack
If there was much money in poetry as in pork more poets would exist than packers. The piece notes social laws restrain people at extremes from revealing true natures. It promotes Chamberlain's Pain-Balm as a quick relief for rheumatism sprains and bruises with a warning of no cost if it fails. For sale at Dodson's Pharmacy and Audson's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duggist
F. A. Babcock
Eric
John R. Audsoey
Chamberlain
Dodson
Audson
Mystic Gunn Promises Fast Cure for Neuralgia
An ad style fragment touts a product named Mystic Gunn that allegedly removes the cause of neuralgia, claiming the remedy acts in days and provides immediate relief. The notice mentions a price of 75 cents and a druggist named Kemuereus, with a rental inquiry directed to M Callaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn
Eldridge
Fire destroys three small Lee Street cottages in blaze
Two small frame houses at 1118 and 1120 Lee Street burned yesterday afternoon, with roof damage to 1122 and risk to 116. The owners include Joseph Dias Mukes, a local lawyer, with properties rented to Black residents. Occupants were Cora Simmons, Matt Lockett, and Ed Felton. The fire began in Lockett’s home, likely accidental, started while he was away fishing. Firefighters saved adjacent homes. three houses insured for about 250 or 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Street
Joseph Diasmukes
Cora Simmons
Matt Locket
Ed Felton
Lockett
Farlow& Jones
Americus Light Infantry Plans Honorary Membership Drive
The Americus Light Infantry seeks to boost numbers after moving into a new armory planned for Planters Bank building. It will enroll many honorary members paying 75 cents to 1 dollar monthly for privileges including a drill hall billiard room reading room gymnasium bath and club seating to attract business men.
Team Drawing to a Close
The final week of study in city schools precedes the cloning exercises and vacation. No busy schedule ahead with exams essays and commencement night preparations. A graduation sermon will be at First Baptist Church by Rev H C Dean with a varied program planned for closing exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. Dean
Notice to Taxpayers and Bank Notice 1900
A taxpayer notice states the official will be in the office daily until July first to close books and double fared defaulters, urging prompt returns to save time and money. The notice also announces a bank successor and liability resumption with officers unchanged, calling creditors to present notes and claims for payment.
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Sam
J. P. Haiford
T. B
People's National Bank of
Americus
Uaid Association
W. H. Suntons
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Seaton
DR. Hathaway & CO
500Th Broad ST
Atlanta, GA
E.C. DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Liverisa
Teko Paolo
Liebig Company
Addrons, Liebig Co
P.O
Horgae
Atsc Adluaeals
Power
G. R. Ellis
Lampkin, Ga
On Loan & Trust Co
Ren
Thornton Candler
Hannaway
W. A Rembert
DeWit
W. A. Tembert
Evra W. Jones
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Morley
Molly
Rembert’s
England
Thomas Thurman
Sherif
Troy
United States
Wy A
Rombert
DeWitt
M. Callaway
Crit Llidee
Noman
Leeda
Speaker Crisp
Cuba
Wollford
E. J. E Druggist
Iprices
J A, Beboar
Sedalia
W. A. Rempert
Cocabyvtocoria
Beara
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