People You Know Coming and Going
A crowded social column notes friends and visitors in Americus including Mr. James B. Stapleton from Preston, Mr. J. O. Butts from Columbus, Wils Ross Putnam in town with relatives, Mrs. Harry E. Steels visiting Albany, Miss Willie Belle Matthews from Buena Vista, B. S. Broadburnt returning from Goldsboro, N. C., Miss Vernon Williford from Atlanta visiting her cousin Amzio Williford, Miss Lilla Johnson leaving for Boston for a summer course at the New England Conservatory, and a shoe sale at E. D. Sheffield Co. described as a great bargain opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's
James BR. Stapleton
Preston
J. O. Butts
Columbus
Americas
Wils Ross Putnam
Carrabelle
Fla
Americus
Harry
Steels
Albany
Willie Belle Matthews
Buena Vista
Broadburnt
Goldsboro
N. C
Vernon Williford
Atlanta
Amzio Williford
Church Street
Lilla Johnson
Boston
New England Conservatory of Music
Earnings of the Central of Georgia Railroad
The Central of Georgia Railroad weekly earnings for the fourth week in May totaled 124,483 dollars, up from 118,726 the prior year. Cumulative earnings from January 1 to end of May reached 2,335,620 dollars, compared with 2,107,709 in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railroad
Burglar Forces Window to Loot Lamar Street Store
Mrs. W. C. Barnett found the store entered by force on Lamar Street yesterday. A burglar stole contents of the cash drawer and pennies, with brass later sold to a junk dealer who described a negro boy suspected of the theft. Police are pursuing the youth.
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W. C. Barnett
Lamar Street
County Court to Convene Early July Session
County court will convene at an early date with session opening July 5th. Judge Maynard will dispose of a large volume of criminal docket cases including indictments transferred from the superior court for local option law violations. The session will last a week.
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Higher Court County Court
Maynard
Superior Court
Free Sample Offer for Bosches German Syrup
An ad states adults with cold or chest throat and lung issues may email Davenport Drug Co to receive a free sample bottle of Bosches German Syrup. One bottle per person, nine to children with parental order. Claims long history, physician endorsement, and 75 cent price for a bottle. Sold by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Drug Co
Bosches
Ready to Move Melon Crop
Mr. Ed Stallings, traveling passenger and freight agent of the Georgia and Alabama, was here yesterday and is now looking after melon shipments for his road. He anticipates better business this year than in the recent past. South Georgia acreage is larger, the crop is fine and ready to move, and the Georgian and Alabama will receive its full share of melon traffic.
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Ed Stallings
Georgia and
Alabama
South
Georgia
Electric Bitters Prove Blood Purifier in Cure Tale
Cargile of Washita I s writes of Mrs Brewer cured from scrofula after years of suffering. Terrible sores vanished and health restored. Claims Electric Bitters as the supreme remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Stimulates liver kidneys and bowels, purges poisons, aids digestion, builds strength. Only 50 cents, sold by E J Eldridge, guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargile
Washita
Brewer
E J Eldeidge
Delegates Head to Columbus for B Y P A Convention
Among young Baptists to attend the B Y P A convention in Columbus this afternoon are Rev. H. C. Dean and Misses Kate Poole Lizzie Worthy Maggie Worthy Edla Stubbs Annie B Matthews Mervin Callaway Gertrude Harris Emory Harris Inez Ross Mr and Mrs T W Callaway Mr and Mrs C T Gordy and C D Glover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Columbus
Young Baptista
C. Dean
Kate Poole
Lizzie Worthy
Maggie Worthy
Edla Stubbs
Annie B. Matthews
Mervin Callaway
Gertrude Harris
Emory Harris
Inez Ross
Afr
T. W. Callaway
Add Mra
B. E. Turner
C. T. Gordy
C. D. Glovtr
Discovery by a Local Lady Cures Consumption Claim
A Shelbyville notice attributes a recovery from severe lung illness to Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly improved after first dose and two bottles. Trial bottle offered free at E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store. regular size 50 cents. Also cited is One Minute Cough Cure praised by J A Schear of Sodalla, Mo, for coughs and throat issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C.hamnick & Co
Shelbyvilla
E. J
J. A. Schear
Sodalla
Sayid Bia
W. A Rembert
Shoes, vegetables, and travel notes in town
Short news items from Americas note stylish shoes and umbrellas at Schampert Shoe Co. Prices are treasonable. Vegetables will be plentiful soon as rains revive gardens. Travel northbound slows but will improve after seashore and mountain exodus starts. Georgia State Dental Society meets at Sweetwater Park Hotel Lithia Springs with Drs McKee and Davis attending.
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Schampert Shoe Co
The
Georgia State Dental Society
Mets
Sweetwater Park
Lithia Springs
McKee
Davis
Bell
Hot Springs
Opera House
Americas
Baptist Young People’s Union
Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
Maynard
Bainbridge Camp
Green Gilbert
The Modern Beauty Thrives on Good Food and Exercise
The passage highlights beauty through healthy living and outdoor activity. It notes that tier form glows with health and the face blooms with beauty. It mentions cleansing with a laxative Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a product choice.
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California
Wide Awake Fire Company Meeting At City Hall
The oldest American volunteer fire company plans a meeting at city hall this evening at 8 o clock to settle affairs including assets around $100. Thirty one members are listed on the roll, four having died since quitting service about ten years ago, promising a pleasant and interesting gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide Awake Fire Company
City Hall
Rain Revival Lifts Sumter County Farmers Spirits
Splendid rains fall across Sumter County Sunday and again yesterday boosting crops and gardens after a three week drought. Farmers report vigorous growth and an improving outlook with no cause for complaint. Nannally's candy priced at 60 cents per pound at Rembert's Drug Store.
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Sumter County
Nannally
Rembert
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Geo D. Wheatley
WEARE
Wilson Bros
Monarch
George
Wheatleys
E. D. Sheffield Co
Ings OF
the Central
C.P. Davis
D, D
Thea
Rembert’s
A. G. Duncan
Vici Kid
Bedford
A. Pat Ewe Se
A.G Duncan
H. McKee
D.D
Tou Nonick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Himeel
James Fricker & Bid
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