People You Know Coming and Going in Americus
A busy social note lists visitors and residents in Americus including Miss Mamie Hope of Macon, Miss Eloise Turpin and Miss Elizabeth Horn from Macon, Miss Sarah Willingham from Albany, and Col and Mrs Joseph Hudson departing for north Georgia. Mentions W F Markett of Albany, R S Oliver from Plains, Judge J B Pillsbury visiting Columbus, and local business updates from W W Franka of Macon and E D Sheffield Co. sale reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's
Sam W. Consy
Cordele
W. M. Simkins
Savannah
Mamie Hope
Macon
Americus
W. FP. Markett
Albany
Oliver
Plains
Sumter
J. B. Pilsbury
Columbus
Clara Barrow
Pelham
John A. Cobb
Leestreet
Joseph B. Hudson
North Georgia
Sarah Willingham
E. D. Sheffield
Eloise Turpin
Elizabeth Horn
W. A. Dodson
Vienna
Pliny Hall
Mamie Leonard
W. W. Franka
Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer Co
Richmond
E. D. Sheffield Co
Otansall
Injunction Granted Against Pastor Munson at Big Bethel Church
Deacons Britt Morris and Towson win a temporary injunction barring Pastor Munson and his adherents from using Big Bethel Baptist Church. The order, issued yesterday, postpones a merits hearing to June 23 in Americus, shifting control to the deacons who lead the church amid a power struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Vlock
Pastor Munson
Big Bethel Baptist Church
Big Bethel
Court House
Morris
Britt
Towson
Trudge Littlejohn
Chambers
Americu
Othello
Prisoners transported from Milledgeville to Americas
Mr B H Pearson, a penitentiary official from Milledgeville, will escort fourteen prisoners to Americas this morning. The group includes Bill Thornton, the wife murderer saved from execution by clemency, and Tom Roas, who killed farmer John Holloway. Nine convicts were gathered in other counties and brought in yesterday, with five more from Sumter today. Dr A D B Cargile reports four bottles of Electric Bitters curing Mrs Brewer of long standing scrofula, praising the remedy’s health benefits and broad use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Pearson
Milledgeville
Americas
Bill Thornton
Tom Roas
John Holloway
Pearson
Sumter
AD. B. Cargile
Washita
Brewer
E.J Eldridge
Mules Die From Unknown Disease in Sumter County
Reported mule deaths in Sumter County rise with several farms near Sumter City losing multiple animals. A farmer reportedly lost five mules in a short span, while others lost one to three. A proposed remedy includes reducing green fodder in favor of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Self Cure Told for Rectal Fistula by Arnica Salve
Kenick Hamilton of Went Jefferson Ohio believed he would die after 18 months with rectal fistula until he treated himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims five boxes cured him, praising the salve as the best in the world. Sold by J Eldridge, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenick Hamilton
Jefferson
J. Eldridge
Americus Bar Association to Hold Memorial Exercises
The Americus Bar Association will hold memorial exercises next Saturday morning, the 24th inst, in the superior courtroom to honor deceased members Judge J. F. Watson and W. Bass, Esq. Public invited to attend as several speeches are delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Bar Association
J. F. Watson
W. Bass
Appetite of a Goat Relished by Dyspeptics at Stomach Ark
An advertisement notes Dr. King's New Rate Pose for digestive relief and energy, targeting poor dyspeptics with claims of sound digestion and regular bodily function. Mentions Pat Ridge's store and Nunnally's candy at 60 cents a pound, and Mt Rembert's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Patridge
Ares
Nunnally’s
Mt Rembert
Una
Luther Lutz
W.C. Hamnick & Co
Shelbyville
E. J. Eldridge
Aiza
Stylish Shoes Hats and Umbrellas Offer Reasonable Prices
Short news notes report Schumpert Shoe Co merchandise, a schoolboy studying sun effects at Muckabee Creek, a Central 75 cent excursion to Columbia, modest weddings in Americas, a five foot rattlesnake found locally, two big picnics at Little's Bridge and Myrtle Springs, Americus residents planning to attend both events, and a wholesome beauty tip promoting Syrup of Figs for cleansing and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumpert Shoe Co
Muckabee Creek
Columbia
Central
Jane
Americas
Little’s Bridge
Myrtle Springs
Americus
Porter Swiped the Shekels at Lamar Street Store
Mr D Pearlman reports a bold robbery at his Lamar Street store. The cash drawer was tapped and the iron safe door ajar with a loss near twenty dollars. A black handyman employed there is suspected after a woman’s identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Pearlman
Lamar Street
Pearlman
Firebugs Burn Another Barn On McDonald Plantation
Fire damaged a barn on Mr. K. M. McDonald’s plantation early yesterday, destroying barn structure, 200 bushels of corn, and a $200 building. The house wasn’t on his home office but in a nearby negro settlement. McDonald offers cash reward for arrest of the incendiary. He had no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. McDonald
One Hundred Choice Gloria Silk Umbrellas Sale
An advertisem ent promotes Gloria Silk Umbrellas at 98 cents each in various styles and colors. It features White Parasols at 1.50 grade, a lot of 1.25 black taffeta silks, and Crystal Cord Wash fabric at 39 cents per yard, touting new styles and stock clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
America
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Geo D. Wheatley
Crow
Wilson Bros
Fate
Monarch
Newline
A. G. Duncan
C. P. Davis
D. D.S
H. McKee
D.D
J. A. Bobear
Sodalla
W. A Rembort
Tlen
Wes
Porter
Shekels
McDonald Place
Davenport Drug Co
Phyetymedy Genea
Me Semures
Lee Ee Aratty
Ramaricon Ga
Cure Buy
James Fricker
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