Grand Jury General Presentments for Sumter County May 1900
The Sumter County Grand Jury submits its General Presentments for May term. They review County Court Ordinary Clerk Superior Court County Farm Courthouse and Jail Sheriff Roads Schools Pensions Tax Collector Treasurer and Perceived finances. They urge repairs, note mised items, commend county finances and humanely address education and crime policy while requesting publication of presentments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Sumter Superior Court
Anderson Ville
Th’ Secon
Reforma’ Ry
Littlejohn
Hooper
N Barkhalter
Foreman
F W Griffin
J N Carter
GW Jennings
J J Dupree
Robin English
M B Council
D P Bolt
CC Clay
WA Webb
W P Page
G W Markett
W £ Brown
ER Stewa
W A Seals
Horne
C C Sheppard
J L Harper
JG Reeves
ZH Daniel
ET Smith
Hamil
AA Willett
Z. A.lrrrizioux
F. A. Hoorgn
J. H. Attexs
CSCB
Ansley Buys Peach Crops in Houston County
Yesterday E D Ansley completed a deal for peach crops in four Houston county orchards. He plans the first shipment to New York today. Fruit cost about 10000 dollars, crates about 7000 dollars, and freight near 300 dollars per car Fort Valley to New York. Ansley, with fruit shipping experience, expects a good return despite high initial outlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ansley
Houston County
New York
Fort Valley
M. Ansley
Fifteen Months for Tucker Plea Adjusted
Bill Tucker a noted thief pleads guilty to misdemeanor offenses and receives fifteen months in the gang or fork, avoiding a longer burglary sentence. His methods mirrored those of Charlie Perry as they concealed others property, with Tucker facing two indictments but securing the shorter term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Tucker
Tucker
Charlie Perry
Light verdict for Robinson in involuntary manslaughter
Monroe Robinson, who killed Harper Washington in the past six to eight months and fled the state, received a comparatively light sentence after a jury yesterday returned a verdict of involuntary manslaughter. The maximum penalty is three years, and Robinson may count himself fortunate for the leniency shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Robinson
Harper Washington
Robinson
Threshing Service Advertises Grain Separator
J C Brey advertises a new and improved grain separator ready for threshing on short notice. He claims engine in good condition and dispatch in field work for the season despite rumors. Tropic Go June 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropic
J.C. Brey
County Committee Consolidate Vote Reports County Wins
The county Democratic Executive Committee consolidated results from county and precincts after a late night count. Key outcomes include Captain T M Allen defeating Judge Speer for ordinary and Cheek edging Lockett for coroner by 21 votes. Closest races: ordinary, clerk of court, and tax collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Allen
Democratic Executive Committee
Bell
Brady
Hooks
Allen
Cobb
Speer
Dunn
Harvey
Raiford
Mize
Markett
Ross
Chambliss
Furlow
Hawkes
Cheek
Lockett
Mozley Lemon Elixir touted as liver stomach and kidney regulator
Historical advertisement extols Mozley Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness constipation indigestion and various headaches including nervous and sick headaches. Claims regulate liver stomach bowels kidneys with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles sold at druggists. Testimonials from multiple named individuals praise cures and reliefs.
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H. Mozley
Atlanta
H Mozley
JP Lantern, Griffin
Morning Call
Sumter Voters Favored Me for Ordinary, Attest Speech
To the voters of Sumter I thank democratic supporters for nominating me as ordinary. I extend kind regards to opponents, believing they acted with honest aims. If elected I will treat all alike as friends and faithfully perform the duties of the office. Tuos, M. Attey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Sumter County
Tuos
M. Attey
Census progress reported for Third district
Supervisor Henry Wetteroth says enumerators in the Third district are advancing well. Of 102 appointments, two resigned due to illness and replacements were made. Daily reports from each enumerator keep the count on track. Americus and Sumter county expect strong results when counting finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wetteroth
Wetteroth
Houston County
Americus
Sumter County
Regiment to Seashore for summer drill and outing
The Fourth Regiment under Colonel William E. Wooten will depart Cumberland on July 17 and stay until July 25 using tents and camp gear left by the Fifth Regiment which leaves July 15. The Americus Light Infantry joins the Fourth Regiment with many friends. The camps are expected to improve drill and discipline while offering a pleasant summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Wooten
Cumberland
Americus Light Infantry
Miluoas Give Away Trial Bottles of New Discovery
The proprietors of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles. It has reportedly cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Call J Eldridge druggist for a free trial bottle regular size 50c and 1.00 every bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Eldridge
Fair Young Life Ends in Georgia Death
Mrs Hawkins McMath a former Americus resident died early yesterday in Coke County Georgia. She was twenty three and leaves a six week old baby and a grief stricken husband. The body was brought there and in the afternoon carried to Dawson for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins McMath
Americus
Coney, Ga
Tutt's Liver Pills Ad Claim Urges Savings and Endorsements
Save Your Money. One box of Tutt's Pills will save many dollars in doctors' bills They will surely cure all diseases of the stomach, liver or bowels. No Reckless Assertion For sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria, constipation and biliousness, a million people endorsed UTT'S Liver PILLS
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UTT
Page announces May Page to wed Chalmers Collins
Mr and Mrs J L Page announce the marriage of their daughter Miss May Page to Mr Chalmers W Collins. The wedding will occur July 25 at the Page home on Rees Park in this city. A note ends with unrelated legal and medicinal notices including a testimonial request for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Page
Miss May Page
Chalmers W. Collins
Page
Rees Park
Thankiss Page
Mr. Collins
Arlington
Starx
Toropo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cuesey
F. J. Curley & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
Hall
Lost gold watch and chain with rewards offered
Lost item: a gold watch and chain marked Lan caster No. 21,821, case 18, 140,439. Owner offers reward for return to this office. Also notes about grain thrashing and flour quality, urging dry wheat delivery to Tropic, Sumter County, with misspelled names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Tam
Tropic
Sumter County
Americas Schools Close Thursday Program of Exercises
The article outlines a multi day commencement program in Americus with Dr T C Tupper delivering the sermon at First Methodist Church, Rees Park Primary and Farlow School programs, and a Thursday Opera House graduation address by F H Richardson editor of the Atlanta Journal. Miss Lilla Johnson will sing and Rose's Orchestra will provide music for the events.
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T. C. Tupper
First Methodist Church
F. H. Richardson
Public Schools of
Americas
Calvary Episcopal Church
Tupper
Rees Park Primary School
Farlow School
The
Atlanta Journal
Opera House
Richardson
Lilla Johnson
Americus
Rose
Columbus
Red Hot From the Gun and Civil War Cure
A fragmentary 19th century ad mentions a ball hitting G. B. Sterdman of Newark Michigan causing ulcers cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It also touts that 260,442 men fought in the South Africa war, with 64,000 horses and 600 guns estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Sterdman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
E. J. Eldridge
South Africa
Judge Grants Restraining Order in Peachtree Line Case
In Atlanta June 8 Judge Newman issued a temporary restraining order against the Atlanta Rapid Transit company restraining them from tearing up asphalt or proceeding with street work on Peachtree street between Ivy and Currier as part of the disputed line between Atlanta Railway and Power and Rapid Transit. The injunction came in U S district court on a petition from Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore citing unauthorized street work amid the condemnation plan.
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Newman
Rapid Transit
Atlanta
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Peachtros
Ivy Street
Currier Street
United States District Court
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of
Baltimore
Peachtree Street
Working Women Are Heard At Milwaukee Federation Session
Delegates to the Club Woman's Federation meeting in Milwaukee held a brief business period and four simultaneous literary sessions. Mary Platt Decker of Denver chaired opportunities, while Mrs Charles Morris of Berlin Wis headed a second session on important subjects. An inspiring worker women’s clubs session was led by Mrs Lowe, art representatives spoke under Mrs Herman Hall of Chicago, and bylaws were amended to add a second vice president and empower the council to meet on call of 25 members from states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Milwaukee
Jane
Club Woman's Federation
Mary Platt Decker
Denver
Charles Morris
Berlin
Wis
Lowe
Herman Hall
Chicago
Price, McCormick & Co to Resume Business?
New York June Assignee Curtis reports preliminary liquidation of many claims and suggests full payment of obligations with about 250000 surplus after assignee costs. Possibility of a new firm formed with George Crocker R C M Stuart-Wortley and W G McCormick or Rutherford, restricted to stock exchange operations, with Theodore H. Price resuming under a separate arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crocker
R. OC. M. Stuart-Wortley
W. G. McCornick
Big Mr. Rutherford
Crocker
Stock Exchange
Insurance suit over Augusta fire stock loss
In Augusta on June 8 a trial began over a Phoenix Insurance policy for 2500 dollars after a June 7 fire that destroyed part of the 700 block on Broad Street. Mrs E. M. Swatz owner of Augusta Chin House seeks coverage for stock. insurer claims records were destroyed making stock valuation uncertain.
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Swatz
Augusta
Brool Street
E. 4
Augusta Clin House
Phoenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Keene Bets on Bryan Victory After Large Contribution
James R. Keene of New York, who gave $40,000 to Bryan four years ago, wagered recently $7,500 against $10,000 that his candidate would win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Keene
New York
Bryan
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G. W. Markett
Aneriff
Ool
Coun
the of Education
Z. F. Markett
W. A. Will
G. W. Bag
J.P
Nod
Pensions
Com. On Pensions
Pensions Sumter Co
Tatate
Digest
Mozley
Ezra W. Joxrs
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Morley
Birmingham
Ala
E. A. Bevinar
Woodstock
Americus and
J. ©, Binn
Johnstons
Michigan Drug CO
Detroit
Americus, Ga
Glover's Opera House
Opera
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