Hundreds Attend Shiloh Church Children Day Program
The Shiloh Baptist Sunday School in Sumter held its annual Children’s Day on a Saturday drawing hundreds from the community. The program featured recitations songs and speeches by young students and adults including Rev A Wellens Mr Jno E Howell of Moultrie Ga and local leaders. A bountiful community dinner followed with ample dishes and generous hospitality marking a proud chapter in Shiloh’s history.
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Shiloh
Btallings
Tharpe
Ivey
Binion
Daywood
Mabry
Davis
Blutch
Griffin
Rev. A. CO. Wellens
Sheppards
Arringtons
Chambliss
McMaths
Rooks
Darden
Colwells
Harveys
Jordana
McGarrahs
Howells
Daniels
Beckwiths
Pilchers
Duprees
Parkers
Buchanans
Annie Lou Darden
Tommie's
Rosa Howell
O. Sheppard Sr
Jno. E. Howell
Moultrie
Shiloh Sanday School
John T. Howell
Roy
Robert L. Bivins
W.T. Lane
R. L. Maynard
Americus
J. H. Daniel
Friendship Sunday School Convention
A. Wellens
Electric Bitters Help Overcome Run Down Feelings
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles and general fatigue. A local seller, J. W. Gardner of Tdayville Ina, touts Electric Bitters as a cure for loss of appetite nervousness and blood weakness. Banner Balm heals wounds after burns, Davenport Drug Co.
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J. W. Gardner
Tdaville
Ina
Price Inc
Davenport Drug Co
Facts for Sick Women Advertisement Claim
A vintage advertisement from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co invites sick women to write for free health advice and a free book. It touts certificates of cured customers and urges readers to contact Mrs Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts for guidance and remedies.
Allen House to reopen with Fourth of July feast
Read of extensive renovations at the Allen House in Americus with plans to reopen on July 1 and host a Fourth of July breakfast and grand dinner. Advertisements tout remedies for kidney and digestive ailments, including Foley's Kidney Cures and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, plus Terruma and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure endorsements.
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Allen House
Italy
Fields
Returns of Property Final Closure Note
The notice notes closing entries for property returns and recording books. It warns of delinquent coats and settlement steps, referencing a tone of caution and procedural closure. No clear names, dates, or places are legible in the fragment.
Coroner to Hear Witnesses in Chicago Strike Riot
Coroner will settle responsibility for fatalities from last Saturday’s riot as witnesses are prepared for inquiry. A coroner jury is summoned to investigate the death of C Edward Thomas, a struck street car conductor killed near the posse barracks in Washington avenue. The city tightens after mayoral proclamations and injunctions against explosives and street disturbances.
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Louis
Jane
Transit Company
C. Edward Thomas
Posse
Washington Avenue
Sheriff's
Ransom Post G. A.R
Friends of Perry to Belie v Murder Charge
Charles Perry, the Americas negro held in Philadelphia on murder charges, is supported by local colored friends raising funds for his defense after his flight on burglary accusations. Also notes Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pa who credits Foley's Kidney Cure for relief after kidney trouble and a temporary office absence for P Davis until Friday 15th.
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Charles Perry
Philadelphia
Perry
Ttis
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
Davenport Drug Co
Superior Court session disposes few civil cases
Yesterday's Superior Court session produced little notable action with only a few minor civil matters addressed. The Windsor Hotel case, set yesterday, is postponed to Friday next the 15th, and if not heard then will be deferred to a date to be set by Judge Littlejohn. Civil trial proceedings will continue today.
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Superior Court
Windsor Hotel
Setiora
Littlejohn
Daily Market Reports and Patent Medicine Ads
A collage of old advertisements praising cheap insurance and a range of patent medicines. Claims include Davenport Drug Co cribbing cheap cures for Brights disease and other ailments, free samples from Chamberlain's tablets, and bold assertions about life renewal and nerve building. Also notes One Minute Cough Cure preventing pneumonia and other respiratory issues.
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Bright
H. J. Eldridge
Amereus
Regular Council Meeting Discusses Light, Ditch, and Park Issues
Regular city council session on June 11 1900 with Mayor Hix presiding. Minutes correct references to installing an electric light on Lamar street and report on light installation. street and Elm avenue time extensions granted. Drainage on railroad right of way ordered cleaned. Telephone contracts referred to mayor. Several bills ordered paid including G A railroad and Swantea Coal. Requests to clean Windsor Park for Americus Light Infantry noted and street committee to handle ditch between properties.
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Council
Hixon
Oliver
Bolton
Guerry
Watts
Mitchell
Sherlock
Lamar Street
Electric Light Co
A. Pantone
Motion Street
Elm Avenue
Bosworth
Farlow Streets
Central
James Wilkins
Lewis Smith
L. G. Council
Jefferson and
Lee Streets
W. E. Clarke
Windsor Park
Americus Light Infantry
Harrold
W. M. Jones
Sid
Jackson
B. I. Mize
Ben Hudson
Jones & Ellis
Henry Gwon
BB Hudson
Ben Mize
Jim Wilkins
G. & A Railroad
Swantea Coal Manufacturing Company
Jewish Conference in Chicago Discusses Charity Reform
At a Chicago Jewish societies conference session Morris Stein of Cincinnati read on poverty causes and charity remedies while Dr Lee K Frankel of New York spoke on concerns affecting the charity chair. The committee on friendly visitation delivered its report and several papers followed on the subject. Since yesterday three movements of importance were taken up focusing on all charity and related organizations and the transfer of responsibility to community relief. Clinical notes mention storms and personal incidents, and an advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills.
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Chicago
Morris Stein
Cincinnati
Lee KE. Frankel
New York
Seecery
Birmingham Lawyer Charged With Postal Law Violations
Birmingham attorney John J. Moore, noted leader of the city Democratic committee, is held for federal grand jury action over alleged overbasics concerning a stationery matter. The report notes June events in Atlanta with references to secretaries of educational institutions and the annual conference.
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Birmingham
WILB
Bumasouax
Ala
Jung
John J .Moore
T ‘Emo Roadashenge
Atlanta
Eczema Cure Promoted by Blood Balm Co
An advertisement claims BB Blood Balm cures eczema itching, pimples, boils, and skin sores by purifying the blood. It promises relief from scales, hair loss, sores, and other symptoms, noting a 30 year track record and offering free medical advice with mail order options for bottles priced up to five dollars.
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Ata Gared
Botante
Ruggists
Com- Pitta
Atlanta
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Peerie
Lin Ammar Ice
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Gaines
America
Stallings
Adook
Wall Street
Americas
Sumter
Cyollog
Davenport Drag Co
J. Goldsmith
Van
E. J. Eldridge
Dri
J. R. Hudson
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Ph. G
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Terruma
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Chamberlain
Davenport Suipaetie
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Bradfield Regulator Co
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Jone
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Dr. King
Ecezma
Peniva Gvat Giues Sia
Sherlock & CO
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