Souvenirs From Wesley Oak Mark Conference Tribute
The Epworth League Conference received tokens from the historic Wesley Oak near Savannah including an oaken frame for its charter and a gavel, carved from the same tree. Grayson of Savannah funded the gifts, prized by the local league and South Georgia Conference. The oak stood a century before being felled for a streetcar line. Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Medicine remains a widely used remedy, available from druggists.
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Epworth League
Wesley
Savannah
John Wesley
Methodiam
Georgia
Americas League
Grayson
South Georgia
Death of Ellaville merchant shocks Americus
The noon death of Eugene Dizon a 47 year old Ellaville merchant surprised relatives and friends in Americus after a pneumonia illness. He was a respected figure with a brother Olin Dixon of Americus and a wife and three children. The notice notes his sterling character and broad social standing.
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Eugene Dizon
Ellaville
Americus
Dizon
Dixon
Olin Dixon
Henry 8
Davis
Captain Cobb elected to county vacancy after Eldridge death
At a county commissioners meeting Captain John A. Cobb won the vacancy created by the death of Dr. E J Eldridge. Cobb had served 15 years on the board before resigning in 1892 to join the revenue service, and now succeeds his former successor in a move praised for his familiarity with duties.
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John A. Cobb
E.J. Eldridge
Capt Cobb
Eldridge
Capt. Cobb
Juicy watermelons spark town chatter at market
A trio of first season watermelons drew lively crowds and playful gossip as locals examined their interiors. Passersby teased the fruit while a Peppermint alley resident reacted theatrically. Experts forecast plentiful melons a week later and a nickel-day indulgence for shoppers.
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Peppermint Alley
Eighteen Graduate Class Receives Diplomas at Furlow School
Eighteen young men and women completed their studies at Furlow School and were awarded diplomas in a sold out opera house ceremony. The program featured a decorated stage, Rose's Orchestra, a prayer, recitations and music by students including Miss Annie Martin and Miss Lamartine Tower, with Marie Morgan delivering the valedictory and diplomas presented to the graduates marking a milestone in their lives.
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Furlow School
Opera House
Board of Education and
Rose
Annie Martin
Dead Man's Lake
Lamartine Tower
Valiant
Louise Clarke
Nilus
Claude McLaughlin
Leon Griffin
Jefferson Davis
United States Senate
Julia Guerry
Kentucky Cardinal
Agnes Hawking
Ettie Tullus
Mamie Clarke
Bobbie Shatto
John B. Felder
Benedict Arnold
Ethel Lee
Elizabeth Read
Sarah Turpin
Mre
Wiggs
Cabbage Patch
Hollis Fort
Bertha Dodson
Peter
Mies Brownie Carter
Hagar
Miseri Callaway
Marie Morgan
Late deposits clog banks after closing hour
A short note laments business men delaying deposits past 3 p.m. which forces bankers to balance books, write up accounts, and reply to correspondence after hours. It urges timely deposits and warns of the extra work caused to cashiers and bookkeepers. The text briefly endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness.
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Americas
Eli Jones Captured After Murder Charge in Americus
Eli Jones, charged with murdering Thomas Holton, was captured near Chapman's Mill after a prolonged chase. Officers Bell and Gatewood found him at his parents home shortly after his return from Birmingham following the crime. Pomp Walker, implicated in the same case, has already received a life sentence.
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Eli Jones
Jones
Thomas Holton
Birmingham
Americus
Sheriffa Bell
Gatewood
Chapman's Mill
Last Hope Realized in 1840s Oklahoma Diarrhea Cure
An editor traveling in early Oklahoma Territory suffered severe dehydration and diarrhea. After a neighbor offered a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, a big dose brought swift relief. Within an hour he slept well and soon recovered, prompting a testimonial urging the medicine for bowel disorders. Sold by all druggists.
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Oklahoma
Fortune
Hi S
Chamberlain
Officials to audit Sumter County books by committee
The present grand jury directs I M Jones and Lott Warren, expert accountants, to audit the books of all Sumter County officials and report to the November term. The grand jury chose a committee to handle the investigation, as the task was too onerous to perform itself.
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Mesers
L. M. Jones
Lott Warren
Sumter
Summer in North Georgia Court Term Ends
The chambers court session closed with Judge Littlejohn disposing of unfinished superior court business. He will take a two month summer vacation in the northwest Georgia mountains, where peace and quiet prevail and the practice of pleading is minimal.
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Chambers Court
Littlejohn
Superior Court
Couple Caged at Castle Over Alleged Assault
Lawson and Ruby Hollis occupy the bridal chamber of the county hotel after being charged with a violent incident. Thomas Wynn, a white man, reports the Hollises assaulted him with a club during a confrontation that also involved Lawson Hollis.
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Lawson
Ruby Hollis
Thomas Wynn
New Groes
Hollis
Jane Going to Slash Price at Home Co Inaugural Sale
The Home Co announces a new price cut starting today for staple goods across all categories. Advertised as a “goods mover,” the event promises significant savings on assorted items, with details in an accompanying page advertisement.
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Home Co
Crazed Coons In The Castle At Sumter Jail
A trio of negroes with wheel houses were moored at Sumter jail awaiting a jury decision for transport to Milledgeville. The region notes a growing black contingent at the local asylum and mentions a Teachers Institute. Notices require Sumter teachers to attend a five day combined institute in Boes Vista beginning Monday June 2.
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Milledgeville
Sumter
Teachers Institute
Boeas Vista
Recount Request Denied by Georgia Democratic Leader
Atlanta July 14 1902 Chairman E T Brown replies to Col J H Estill regarding a requested recount of primary votes in specified Georgia counties. He states no law or party precedent authorizes the state executive committee to order a recount, and invites presenting authorities for the committee to vote on the matter.
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Atlanta
E. T. Brown
State
Democratic Executive Committee
J. H. Estill
Savannah
Tam ‘Mte
State Executive Committee
Ite
Itraly
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Universal Cure
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offering a reward of 100 dollars for any unsolved case. The notice promises testimonials and lists the product as provided by J. P. Ferey & Co.
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Hall
J. PF
FC Ball
A Marriage of Much Interest Col Hawkins announces engagement
Col and Mrs Eugene A Hawkins announce the engagement of their daughter Lucia to Mr Clarance White of Augusta. The marriage is planned for early July and draws wide interest in America and the state due to the prominence of both families. White is a longtime Augusta resident with business ties and is praised for winning a beautiful and cultured bride.
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Col
Eugene A. Hawkins
Lucia
Clarance White
Augusta
Americas
Miss Hawkins
Mr. White
White
Georgia
Smith's Sure Kidney Cure Promoted in Ad Copy
An old newspaper advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with claims of guaranteed satisfaction and refunds if not helped after one bottle. It links kidney health to overall wellness and cites prices of 50 to 60 cents, urging trial by readers. The copy also references familiar sayings and other health quackery rhetoric of the era.
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Foley
John R. Hudson
Smith
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MR. Dixon
Captain Cobb
John R. Hi
Tutt
Foleyis
Sheriffs Bell and
Gatlwood
North Georgia
Z. A. Littlejohn
Castle
Coop
Jane
Col. Estill
Brown
Executive Committee
Mark Tapley
Cabytcoria
Royal
Worcester
Royal Worcester Corset Co
Worcester, Mass
New York
Planters Bank Building
Court House
Americus, Ga
Sea Island
Chenile Hall Portiers
Hamilton & CO
Americus, Georgia
Forsyth Street
Hudson's Drug Store
Forsyth St
Huyler
Candies
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