Embezzlement trial in state vs Heyes at Whitley Grocery
In superior court the case State versus E L Heyes, former traveling salesman for Whitley Grocery Co, proceeds with jury drawn and testimony heard. Whitley and Major Gillis describe the company case while Heys denies wrongdoing detailing alleged cash shortages totaling about 2090 pounds or 2300 dollars. verdict expected today amid a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Heyes
Whitley Grocery Co
Heys
F. A. Hooper
Messrs. Blalock
Cobb, Fort and
Winchester
Mr. Heys
Messrs
Hudson, Williams
Perry
W. A. Gammage
L. D. Wise
John Mille
W. A. Bray
G. W. Doster
C. R. Whitley
Gillis
Wash Waist Event Promises Big Season Stock Draws
The messagepromises a standout wash waist event with ample stock, stylish options and compelling prices arranged in lots for easy selection, aiming to make it the season’s wash waist highlight.
Seven Years in Bed and a Remarkable Recovery
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kay faced seven years bedridden from kidney liver trouble and nervous prostration. After three bottles of Electric Bitters she could walk again and felt like a new person in three months. The ad claims relief from headache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. E J Eldridge sells it for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Spella
E.J. Eldridge
Will PatCh In The Country Rev Neighbour Preaches
The Rev R E Neighbour will lead special meetings at First Baptist Church starting next Sunday drawing large crowds daily. He plans summer visits to country churches and may preach at the railway shops if a room is secured. Neighbour is described as agreeable and has made a fine impression locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. E. Neighbour
Neighbour
Didn’t Marry For Money Ends In Happy Health Update
Boston man who recently wed a ailing rich young woman is joyful as her health is restored by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims the remedy cures jaundice biliousness malaria fever and liver troubles, praising its effectiveness and urging use.
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Boston
Dr. King
Pilla
J. Etd- Hdge
Marriage Announcement Near Americus
A marriage is announced between Mr. T Rt. McLendon and Miss Henrie Brown in the Seventeenth district near Americus. McLendon is described as a prosperous farmer, and the bride elect as a pretty belle with many friends and admirers. The ceremony is expected this evening.
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T. Rt. McLendon
Henrie Brown
Seventeenth
Americus
McLendon
Webster County Teachers Hold Institute at Preston
The Webster County teachers held their annual institute in Preston on June 12 with Prof. A F Archer of Lake City Fla as conductor. The event featured music by Miss Annie Lee Bell and engaging lectures by Archer on life philosophy, plus an extemporaneous program at the schoolhouse with orations by Archer Spivey Slappey and recitations by Harris Kidd and Stapleton. The local residents, including Misses Ella Moore and Ella Bell, hosted several social and musical entertainments, praised for hospitality and success.
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Preston
Webster County
A. F. Archer
Lake City
Fila
Archer
Annie Lee Bell
Court House Square
Juliet
Ella Moore
Ella Bell
The
Baptist Church
Messrs
Spivey
Slappey
Harris
Kidd
Stapleton
Hollis Kenyon
Miss Bell
Messrs. Bell
Sapp
R.S. Bell
Stevens
County Board of Education
The Modern Beauty Prefers Healthful Living
The passage extols a woman thriving on good food and sunshine with outdoor exercise. It promotes the use of Syrup of Figs a gentle laxative remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co for cleansing action when needed.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Pneumatic tire versus cow ends in comic crash on Lee Street
A couple driving a fancy trap on Lee Street collided after their pneumatic wheels met a piney woods cow. The cow rose as the wheels struck, both riders and animal coming down in a heap but suffering no serious injury. The write up ends with ads for Pricity Ass Birrers and a Dr Lidridge endorsement.
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Lee Street
Three Seaboard shop suspects indicted for assault
True bills found yesterday against three young men accused of tying up two men in the woods Sunday while they occupied striker positions at Seaboard shops. They were arrested and posted bond for their court appearance.
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Seaboard
Interesting June Selling Cha
A fragmented sales note touts dependable merchandise and low prices with promises of satisfaction. It claims every safe is available and every statement is truthful, asserting guaranteed quality and the lowest prices, though the text is garbled and hard to fully interpret.
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Reed
Chia
Shirt Waists in Griffon Line Offer Prices
The shop promotes the shirt waist season with Griffon waists praised for fit and style. Special deals include 50c waists reduced from 65c and 75c, with a $1 line in white and colored fabrics, and a $1.50 selection of top quality waists in white and colors.
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America
Ready Made Skirts Line Offers Wide Range and Savings
Ready made skirts in Crash Pique Duck Linen and more boast fine fit and quality. Prices range from 1.50 to 4.00, with silk skirts on clearance from 8.98 to 11.50 and wool options from 2.98 to 12.50. Broadcloths Cheviots Serges featured.
Ready Made Wrappers and Dressing Sacques Listed
Local retailer highlights a new stock of ladies ready made wrappers and dressing sacques. Prices range from 1.25 to 2.50 for wrappers and 0.75 for dressing sacques, with claims of fresh, clean, desirable items and a invitation to view the collection.
Hot Weather Clothing Sale Across All Grades
Coats and vests, odd coats, flannel suits, odd trousers and more offered. Shoppers can be fitted and pleased with both goods and price in this clothing line feature.
Silks sale offers deep discounts on black taffetas and silks
The silk department invites quick purchases with dramatic price cuts. Highlights include 24 inch black taffetas at 65 to 75 cents per yard, 24 inch satin Peau de Soie at 98 cents, and foulard silks and various georgette and peau de soie fabrics priced to clear. All discounted to buyers’ chosen prices as stock dwindles.
Ribbon sale offers cheap fancy ribbons by yard
Ribbon Specials advertise 15c per yard for a large section of fine fancy ribbons usually sold 25c to yd. The ad claims many good values with a large lot of Taffeta Ribbons and other fancy ribbons, plus 2 ft odds and ends to be cleared out quickly.
Parasols and Umbrellas On Sale This Week
We continue to sell many fancy parasols and umbrellas of new designs. Stock is reduced in days past and we will close out remaining high art ties this week at a big concession on former price.
New Lines of Mens Wear at Special Prices
Our new lines of gear offer mens neckwear suspenders underwear and tee shirts. We advertise straw hats fur hats and other head coverings with special values. Balbriggan underwear priced at 50¢ 75¢ and $1. Examine the ties and compare prices in Americus.
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Americus
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Geo D. Wheatley
Geo
D. Wheatley
Whitley Co
the Shire
Waist News
W. B
James Fricker
Jewelers
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
Mi Wiley
G. T. Sullivan
Americus Jewelry & Music Co
Inspector Seaboard Air Line
Rt. R
Windsor Hotel
Bineelf
Hudson's
First Baptist
Mr. McLendon
Miss Brown
Mr. Lidridge
Americas
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