People You Know Coming and Going in Americus
Snippet notes a stream of visitors and departures across Americus including Mrs J M Field ill with fever on Church street, Miss Hattie McAfee visiting Cordele, Ed Speer on a New York business trip, Judge Arthur Fort visiting Col F A Hooper, Mrs James W Guerry and daughter ill at Mayo street, Louis Poley in St Louis for a two week vacation, Elizabeth Horne visiting from Macon, Mrs A M Simmons from Gainesville visiting on Furlow street, S M Hollis of Buena Vista visiting Lee street, Susie Darby visiting Waynesboro, Florence Hildreth visiting Miss Annie Council, Aprea couple from Savannah in town, plus transit notes and sales pitches for local goods and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Field
Church Street
Hattie McAfee
Cordele
Ed. Speer
New York
Kansas City
Arthur Fort
Lumpkin
City
Col
F. A. Hooper
James W. Guerry
Mayo Street
Louis Poley
St. Louis
Elizabeth Horne
Macon
Americus
Eloise Turpin
A. M. Simmons
Gainesville
Fla
J. D. Shepherd
Furlow Street
S.M. Hollis
Buena Vista
Allen Fort
Lee Street
Susie Darby
Waynesboro
Florence Hildreth
Live Oak
Annie Council
Aprea
Savannahs
W. J. Vandivere
the Central
H. E. Stokes
Eloise
Mary Pickett
Sparta
E. D. Sheffield Co
Monday Bargains in Dress Fabrics and Apparel Sale
To the first twenty customers after 8 am Monday we offer full dress patterns at 9c to 19c yd, 900 yds sheer white lawn at 19c, 1000 yds percale at half price, 800 yds French madras at 19c, 3000 yds embroidery under half price, 37 rolls oil cloth at 10c, 1000 yds cassimere finish cottonades at 10c, 20 dozen ladies ribbed vests at 3c, men’s fancy negligee shirts at low prices, ladies shoes 98c, white spreads 50c, and 100 twisted silk umbrelllas at choice price.
Printer's ink spreads as city merchant plans home
A grocery merchant hero, convinced of the value of printer's ink, announced to The Times Recorder he bought a city lot to build a dwelling. Mechanics, brickmasons, and suppliers called for contracts, and notice reached the Manufacturer's Record with letters pouring in from steam sweating apparatus, tile, metal roof, and lumber dealers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times- Recorder
Throbbing Headache remedy praised in ad patter
An advertising blurb touts a headache remedy claiming to cure sick nervous headaches by improving blood and nerve health. It promises easy use, a 250 price, and a money back guarantee if not cured, with sale through E J Eldridge, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J Eldridge
Lodge Feud Ends In Assault Between Members
Tom Jackson and Dan Tommey, lodge members, quarrel after a meeting over a fraternal matter then fought. Tommey is unfit for duty after injuries, while Jackson is jailed on assault with intent to murder charges. An unrelated medical ad promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy with trial sample offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jackson
Dan Tommey
Tommey
Jackson
County Castle
Sad Death of a Little One in Macon
Elizabeth Ragan two and a half years old died of pneumonia at her Macon home. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ragan formerly of Americus. Body brought for interment. Funeral at 10 this morning from Mr. A. P. Lingo residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ragan
Will Ragan
Americus
Macon
A. P. Lingo
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heal
Promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for burns scalds bruises and skin eruptions. Claims to kill pain heal fast and guarantee cure with 25 cents per box. Sold by E J Eldridge Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
E. J. Eldridge
To Establish a Church Near Americus
All Christian Church members in Americus area are urged to call H. C. Combs at 807 Lee Street today between 12 and 2 PM or send names to Mrs. Robert Jobson or Fannie Warren to organize a local church. Fresh fish available today at Sherlocks. Advertisements note Kodol Dyspepsia Care claims. One Minute Cough Cure praised by W M Gallagher. Rent part of a house if interested with M Callaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Americus
H. C. Combs
Lee Street
Robert Jobson
Mies
Fannie Warren
Sherlock's
W. A. Rombert
Short News Items Heard On Streets In Americus
A brisk roundup notes several local tidbits. Watermelons at 25 cents meet weak demand while citizens eye a nickel price. A big Myrtle Springs picnic drew many Americas residents for a season highlight. Shopkeepers seek repeal of a Sunday open hours ordinance. Local cotton factory talk interests Columbus and Webster county farmers. Farmers Hawkins and Morgan reported a good rain and healthy crops after a visit to Americus. A penny-pouch theft illustrated the adage about saving dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumpert Shoe Co
Americas
Myrtle Springs
Columbus
Americus
John Hawkins
Henry Morgan
Webster County
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
An mee E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with ending a years long hacking cough. She reports improved chest color sleep and a desire to praise the remedy universally. Trial bottles free at E J Eldridge's Drug Store with every bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmee E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Artistic cedar cane bears flag and Declaration engraving
City Attorney James Taylor received a cedar walking cane featuring his name, an engraving of the national flag, and the Declaration of Independence. The cane is the handiwork of Howell Hollis Jr., showcasing notable patience and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Howell Hollis, Jr
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George D. Wheatley
George C. Wheatley
A. G. Dancar
Ré Duncan
A. G. Duncan
Hudson
DeWitt
W. A. Rembert
Davenport
Panther Creek
Londay
Anti Asics
A.G. Duncan
Prof
Houston
Green
Davenport Drug Co
Mrs
Hudson's
W.M. Gallagher
Bryan, Pa
Jane
M. Callaway
Constitution of
United States
Calfornia Fig Syrup Co
Miss Wooten
S. M
Rembert
Gana SouthAwentoan Ripney
Poly E J. Eldridge
J. Eldndge
Americus, Ga
Nunnally
Rembert’s Drug Store
Conta Ae
Suil Lit
Ocp
Retlapee
Jamas Fricker & Bro
Hough
P. K
Crepon
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