Special Train for Leaguers to Indianapolis
Western and Atlantic Railroad announces a round trip special train named Sunshine Express from Atlanta to Indianapolis for Epworth League attendees departing July 19. The route follows the historic line past Lookout Mountain, Mammoth Cave, and other Kentucky sights with first class service, selling tickets through July 24 and allowing extension to August 20 with a 50 cent deposit. Sleeping car fare Atlanta to Indianapolis is $1.00.
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Western & Atlantic
Indianapolis
Western& Atlantic
Indiana Capital
Kentucky Mountain
Litain
Mammoth Cave
Werth
Hall's Great Discovery Odorless Kidney Remedy Ad
An old Texas advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures diabetes weak limbs irregular kidneys and bladder troubles. It promises a full bottle sent by mail from Hall Sole Manufacturer and cites testimonials from purported users in Georgia and Texas.
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Hall
Waco
Texas
Ly W. A. Bombert
Fellows
Fragmented ad snippets mix of cures and real estate leads
A ragged mix of patent medicine claims and property bait. It touts Castoria and Sareaparilia peddling cures while promising a desirable residence via Callaway. Also pitches Chamberlin's Pain-Balm and Dr Bawger's Witch Hazel Salve with pharmacy mentions and local sellers including Rembert and Dodson's.
Sedalia man saves child from croup with Misute Cure
J A Robest of Sedalia Mo reports his child’s life saved by Misute Cough Care used for coughs, colds and throat troubles. In local notice, teachers license exams set for Thursday the 22d, whites examined in county school commissioner office and colored in city hall, exams begin at 8 oclock, only one day allowed.
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J. A. Robest
Sedalia
W. A Rambert
Lcense
Moor
Rees
Miler McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilson
Liveryman
Bargettstown
Washington Do
J. R. Hadeon
Americas poised to build cotton mill with $5,000 raised
The effort to establish a cotton factory in Americas gathers momentum as stock subscriptions near five thousand dollars on day one. Four lists circulated drew strong support, with many citizens signing up and some pledging to double their contributions. A $250 monthly stockholder cost and a pledged $15,000 by one organizer amplify belief the factory will be built within a year.
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Americua
Americas
Times
Congressmen Lewis Fort poised for Georgia race
The Cordele Hornet notes Hon. E. B. Lewis arrived for a Chau tauqua and appears healthy as he nears likely re election in Georgia's Third district. Atlanta’s Allen Fort, Americas, also seeks the seat and says he will start canvassing with vigor when timing allows.
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Usetereor
E. B. Lewis
Prin Lewis
Georgia
Atlanta
Macon Telegraph
Fon. Allen Fort
Americas
Congress
Third
Lewis
Inde Fort
Robbed the Grave and Patent Remedies Promises
A fragmented ad dense with claims for patent medicines and remedies including Electric Light, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and Allen’s Foot-Ease. Mentions a Philadelphia man’s “object” episode, various testimonials, and local druggists selling 50 cent bottles. Also notes a dispatcher missing from office and a jail-like warning tone about fallible health claims.
Americas District Conference Meet at First Methodist Church
The Americas District Conference opened at 4 pm in First Methodist Church with Rev Lovett presiding. About sixty to eighty ministers and lay members attended as delegations from nearly every district church. Rev Wray of Cuthbert preached an excellent sermon and Rev J W Hinton plans to preach at 11 am. The conference runs through next Sunday with two services daily. Also a note on Mrs Mary C. Weat whose illness worsened and feared grave prognosis.
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The
Americas
First Methodist Church
W. ©. Lovett
Americas District
Mr. Wray
Cuthbert
Tutt's Liver Pills and other remedies ad teaser
An old advertisement style block extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal cure for indigestion, headaches, and bilious conditions, notes a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy, praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers, and claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles. Concludes with a hotel success cue referencing its register.
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DeWitt
W. A. Rayabort
Card of Thanks for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs. S Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She credits it with helping many coughs long troubles and whooping cough, claiming perfect satisfaction. Letter notes gratitude to manufacturers and lists druggist 4 B Hudson as a seller.
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Chamberlain
Doty
Dea Moines
Iowa
4. B. Hudson
Colored Grand Lodge Meets in Americus in Session
The colored Grand Lodge of Georgia F. and A. M. arrives for a two day session at city hall. Mayor Hixon will give a welcome, Grand Master Terry presides, and G. W. F. Phillips speaks for St Johns Lodge. Rev. A S Staley welcomes the visitors as funds are sought to complete a $15,000 widows and orphans home. An excursion train from Columbus adds to attendance with a banquet planned for tomorrow.
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Georgia
Surual Seasion
Americas
City Hall
Hixon
Terry
Columbus
G. W. F. Phillips
St. John’s Lodge
Staley
Americus
Grand Lodge
Colored Masons of
Afternoon prayer meeting at Presbyterian church altered
The weekly prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church will switch from evening to afternoon through the summer. The service this afternoon will be at 5 30 p m and led by Pastor LeRoy G Henderson. The change aims to boost attendance over the summer.
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Presbyterian Church
LeRoy G. Henderson
Daily Market Reports and Miscellaneous Notes from June 21
Reports read at the International Association of Cat Accountants session in Saratoga N Y include A B Wilmer of Mobile and others. Cassatt named president of the Pennsylvania company after Frank Thompson’s death. Yellow fever reported with three troop deaths in Santiago. Georgia coeducation rejected by state university board. Reichstag passes third reading on treaty item. Engl and earns 29 million profit from white powder trade.
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AlaDamian Sakes Mepor
Santiago
Wasarsatox
Brooke
aAnnexe
State University Board of Trastece Las
Angto-werman Arency
Bentz
Reischstag
Big Street Railway Purchase Talks In Chattanooga
A meeting in Chattanooga involving Frank Hambleton Thomas Felder W H Holish and Colonel C O Howell plus Chattanooga Electric Railway officials outlined plans to buy the street railway system and one or both of the Lookout Mountain lines. The scheme aims to invest 500000 and extend power transmission to Montgomery Alabama via the Tallapoosa river to light the city and a factory, with a plant touted as among the nation’s most significant in the south.
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Astern
Ouattanooga
Frank 3. Hambleton
Thomas F. Felder
Baltimore
W. H. Holish
New York
C. O. Howell
Tennessee
Chattanooga Electric Railway Company
Lookout Mountain
Knorville
Ville
Montgomery
Montcomery
Ala
Tallapoces
Fune
South
United States
Mississippi
Pla in of a Millionaire No Fun In Life For Wealth
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recalls a banker earning at least 100000 yearly discussing minimal living costs in New York. He notes his household spends 25000 annually and that happier times were when living on 62500 a year. He cites William H Vanderbilt’s health woes despite riches, warning that wealth beyond need becomes a burden.
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New York
William H. Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
Philadelphia Ledger
Baggage Transfer Notice From Windsor
Sterna Wootee announces the city's sole reliable baggage transfer service. All orders should be prompt and left at Windsor for pickup. Night transfer hours begin six PM. Signed respectfully by Steve Wooten.
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Stera Wootee
Windsor
Steve Wooten
Auction notices seek payment of taxes and property sales in Americus
In Sumter County Georgia notices announce sales at the courthouse door for unpaid 1598 taxes and for multiple properties including a house and lot in Americus bounded by Forsyth Street Jim Ellis Fatey Elllis and Jewett, plus a four hundred acre land tract, all levied in favor of creditors. Also listed are a black mare and a sorrel mule among movable assets, with notices of administration for the estate of red Hindson and appointment of an administrator.
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Americus
Sumter County
Forsythtreet
Jim
Loter Fatey
Ellis
Jim Elis
Tawty
Wentrty
Jewett Nichiall
F. F. Fallis
Johnson
Abb
Rev On &S
W. Razier
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