Sunshine train to Indianapolis for Epworth League trip
Western & Atlantic to run a special Sunshine train from Atlanta to Indianapolis for Epworth League event. Fares set for round trip with limited travel windows July 18 19 and 20. Sleeping car rate two dollars and a late extension option to August 20 available with passenger deposit. climate and business notes amid rail concessions.
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Atlanta
Western & Atlantic
Aviation
Indianapolis
Sta
Indiana Capital
Battle Oil Line
Kentucky Mountain
Klatoona Pass
Lookout Mountain
Mammoth Cave
Hall's Great Discovery advertisement in Texas
An 1890 testimonial notes a torn torn advertisement for Hall's Great Discovery claiming it cures kidney and urinary problems and rheumatism. The missing text references W. Hall of Waco Texas and a Druggist in Gia, with a testimonial from a sufferer praising the remedy's effects.
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Hali
Hall
W. Hall
Waco
Texas
A. Rembert
Iva
Gia
Kidas
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles cure
A regional ad notes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent remedy for piles with claims of lasting cure. Forsale by W. A. Rembert. caAsBTORNnIA. Bears the Tha Kind You Have Aways Boor es FL La A Card of Thanks. A Mrs S Doty of Des Moines Iowa thanks Chamberlains Cough Remedy for cures of coughs and long troubles and asks manufacturers to accept their sincere gratitude. For sale by J B Hudson druggist.
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DeWitt
W. A. Rembert
Chamberlain
Doty
Des Moines
Iowa
J. BR. Hudson
Draggist
Caistorixia Advertises Remedies and Local Mends
The notice promotes Sareaparilla at 500 per bottle from Rembert's store next to the post office, claims Chamberlain's Pale-Balm relieves rheumatism after one trial, and endorses Dr Sawyer's Arnica and Witch Hazel Salve for piles and injuries with local availability through W. G. Rembert.
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Rembert's
P. O
Chamberlain
Frostondeon
$100000 cotton factory planned for Americus
A start was made on a new cotton factory in Americus with a subscription plan enabling citizens to buy shares at $250 per month. Promoters H O Mitchell J A Hixon J B Felder and J H Hagerty expect $50,000 locally to trigger new machinery. others join in supporting the venture.
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Americus
H. O. Mitchell
J. A. Hixon
J.B. Felder
J. H. Hagerty
Americas
Castoria and Cure Advertisements and Notes
A compilation of testimonial snippets and product notes mentioning Castoria, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, Blackberry Balsam, and Allen's Foot-Ease. Includes user anecdotes on hip strain recovery and general health cures, with minor dated references and signoffs.
Public School Notice on Teacher Licenses
The general examination of applicants for teachers license will be held on Thursday the 23rd day of June. The whites will be examined in the
Short session of council June 19 1898
Regular meeting with Mayor Hixen presiding. Minutes read. Reports include Harold trade for Camp Gilman Lights completed. Finance committee to review education bill of 918 for possible non salaries. Medical bill and other matters referred. Several utility and shop bills approved for payment.
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Corser
Hixén
Watts
Lings
Guarry
Mitchell
Harrold
Gilman
Sherlock
Alderman Stallings
Stallings
Statham
Leo Street
Finance Committee
Avene Fire Co
Iluminatiing and Power Co
Water Works
Hensey Mfg. Co
Swansea Coal Co
Remedies and notices in a chaotic local column
A reader touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after stomach pain and weakness, praising its quick fix. The item also mentions Soon after, a mix of brief notices covers a street car strike in Akron, McKinley and Dewey fund figures, and scattered war era notes from a distant county jail and southern forts.
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Millar McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilson
L'veryman Bargettatown
Waabington Co. Pa
J. R. Hudson
Akron
McKinley
Mt Holyoke College
Dewey Home Fund
Bill Seihontlag
Caroline
Germany
Meikle
Rajor John Pitman
Perens Sana County
Fin
Jail
Standard Oil Price War Hits Americus Bargain Move
Standard Oil plans direct retail supply in Americus and surrounding towns via depot and a countywide delivery wagon. Local dealers fear price cuts as wholesalers react, with current wholesale 13 cents and retail 15 to 20 cents. outcome of planned reductions and market shift remains uncertain. Sheriff McArthur notes Deputy Bell improving health at Hot Springs and hopes for full recovery in two weeks.
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Bethel Church
Standard Oil Company
Americus
Ellaville
Standard
Great Trust
McArthur
E. L. Bell
Hot Springs
Poor Bargain as State Board’s Jug Replacement Fails
Commissioners report a failed switch to heavy glazed jugs by the state board of control. One fifth leaked, causing lost liquor, and defective stock was ordered returned to Columbia for corrective action. Commissioner Douthitt, after inspecting Charleston facilities, supervised emptying and refilling to prepare for the change.
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State Board of Control
Comumsia
8. C
Douthitt
State Dispensary
Chreleston
Charleston
Deuthit
Columbia
Bates Suicided Over Fear of Leaving Wife in Ga
Bates a prominent Gwinnett county figure died by self inflicted gunshot at his Bates home near Lawservas Ga. Coroner's jury cites nervous prostration as cause with his 250 acre farm willed to his wife. The piece notes his fear of marital separation and mentions his wife’s family background.
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Bates
Lawreservas
N. B. Bates
Gwinnett County
Here
Siainesville Seminary
Bn Gnusuni Vensitien
Yuna
Avis
Old Virginia college idea and a boyhood memory
A Chicago Record correspondent recalls Virginia’s colonial push for higher education dating to 1692 when James Blair secured a royal charter and funding for a college. The piece shifts to a vivid reminiscence of a barefoot backwoods boy fishing, then to a humorous anecdote about Indian elephants bathing in barracks and baths with attendants scrubbing their hides.
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Imptoux Betorr
William and Mary
Sayls
Chicago Record
America
Harvard
James Blaire
Virginia
London
England
Hlm
Seymour
Blair
India
Baggage Transfer Service Advertised in Wie City
Steve Wooten operates the only reliable transfer agency in Wie city. All orders are attended to properly if left at Windsor hotel. Hours 4am to 8pm. Night orders for trains must be left before pm. Phone VE WOOTEN.
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Steve Wooten
Wie City
Windsor Hotel
VE Wooten
Loans on improved city and farm lands offered
Historical ad fragment offering money loans on city property and improved farms at tower rates with unspecified terms. Several garbled words obscure details. Contact shows a name Ellis and a company in Georgia, with broken address lines.
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Cimedieg Me
Sumter Sheriff Sales Notice and Auctions Details
Sumter County sheriff sale notices list properties in Americus including a house and lot on Hampton Street and another on Forsyth Street. Proceeds to satisfy tax liens, judgments, and court costs with multiple parcels described and notices posted, including livestock and collateral sales. Sheriff O. McArthur announces sale dates, times, and conditions for bids and fulfillment of legal requirements.
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Americi
COWIE
Miericus Oa
Hampton Street
Cantlot
Hampton
Amicus
Forsyth
Gorth
sottBee
Torieaae
Tee Law
Abe
Wee Pea
County Court of
Sumter
Lor
S. W
le O. McArthur
Sheri
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Starling
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. Eldeidge
Thomas Thurman
Sherif
Troy, Mo
United States
de Witt
W.A Rembert
Castonia
W. A. Rember
Duggist
F. A. Babcock
Erie, Pa
John R. Hudson
Allen
Notics
H. MoKes
D.D
Jane
Pera
Ste
J. A. Bohear
Sedalia
W. A
Davis
Treas
DeeWitt
W. A. Rempert
Daily Market Reports
NAVAL
Bell
Bargan
Newberry College
Gradi
Leicester
Cesar Hadrian
Trajat
Ter
Tommy Brown
Slater
Mr. White
Busie Green
Catholic Standard
Wollford
Eydy Ridges
E. D. Sheffield
E. D. Sheffield CO
Oating
Sumter Sheriff Sales
Oep
Gworcia
Sourse Court
Stez Alen
Peer Venrte
Sata County
Watson
Exzentriz
The
Densmore
Ae Typewriter
Caligraph
Folger Gros Leer
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