Postoffice Clerks Receive Salary Increases
The Americas postoffice clerical staff learned of substantial pay raises yesterday. Chief Clerk Mitchell goes from 700 to 1000 dollars, Mail Clerk Howard from 500 to 600, and Stamp Clerk Bass from 300 to 400, while most others stay the same. Postmaster Smith loses 100 dollars next year due to a year’s revenue decline, though overall receipts near 12,000 dollars continue, with a slight drop from the previous year offset by strong money orders business. The local service earns praise for management amid improving operations.
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Americas
Jane
Mitchell
Howard
Bass
A. Smith
Smith
Baptists and Leaguers to Attend Conventions in Rome and Atlanta
Americas will be well represented at the Baptist Young People's Union and Epworth League conventions in Rome and Atlanta this week. About a hundred Americas delegates are expected with Rev. H. Dean and Col. W. P. Wallis among leaders. Georgia cities will send delegations as railroads offer a one fare rate to both gatherings.
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Americas
Rome
Atlanta
Young Baptista
Methodists
Baptist Young Peoples ‘Union
Young Methodists
W. P. Wallis
Americur
Royo
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes comfort for feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder relieves painful smarting swelling and growing nails and instantly eases corns and burns. It cures sweating callous hot tired aching feet. Sold by all druggists and shoestring stores, by mail for two cents in stamps, package free. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen T Olmsted
le Roy
Large Watermelon Panic Strikes Cotton Avenue Crowd
A chaotic scene on Cotton Avenue as a twenty pound watermelon is hurled, causing a panic among onlookers. The large fruit draws curious crowds. market prospects loom as melons flood in. A dubious ad section touts cures and goods amid the disruption.
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Cotton Avenue
From Mrs Gunter to Mrs Pinkham letter testimonial
A patient recounts recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She credits four bottles plus Liver Pills and Sanative Wash for restoring weight and health after womb ulceration and long illness. Also cites a Mrs Barnhart letter about overcoming postpartum and related ailments with the medicine.
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Was
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maas
Anna Eva Gesven
HigoinsvilLe, Mo
MANY STATESMEN IN ATLANTA DEMOCRATIC MEETING
Sumter's delegates to the state democratic convention returned from Atlanta after a harmonious gathering. The convention concluded late yesterday with four at large delegates chosen to the National Democratic Convention: Jack Spalding Fulton Louis Garrard Muscogee Boykin Wright Richmond and Wylie Burnett Clarke. John Triplett from south Georgia lost by eight votes. Third district delegates named I P Cook Les County and T J Hill Dooly. Holtzclaw Houston and Ansley Sumter join the state democratic executive committee. Nottingham Twiggs is the district elector.
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Sumter
Atlanta
Jack Spalding
Fulton
Louis Garrard
Muscogee
Boykin Wright
Richmond
Wylie Burnett
Clarke County
John Triplett
South Georgia
I. P. Cook
Les County
T. J. Hill
Dooly
R. N. Holtzclaw
Houston
J. A. Ansley
Democratic Executive Committee
W. C. Nottingham
Twiggs
Serious for Charles Perry in Philadelphia case
The Americas negro Charles Perry held on a Philadelphia murder charge is described as evasive with relatives advised to secrecy. Perry hopes his brother Jim will travel to Philadelphia to hear an important message, though reports of a sentence are unlikely given that White’s killing occurred just over a month ago.
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Charles Perry
Philadelphia
Ealy
Perry
Jim Perry
Jim
White
Meacock to Leave Local Post for Health in New Mexico
J D Meacock, longtime local manager for the Hell Telephone Co, will resign his post shortly and relocate to New Mexico for health reasons. He is staying briefly at his former home in Dothan Alabama, and American friends hope the rest and warmer climate will restore his health.
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J. D. Meacock
Hell Telephone Co
New Mexico
Dothan
Ala
Americas
Telephone line to Americus to connect with Dawson
The construction crew of the Hell Telephone Co will reach Americus this week to begin building the line to Daw son. The project is expected to be completed in a few weeks. Cure Cold In Head Kermatt's Chocolate Lagative Quinine easy to take and quick to cure.
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Hell Telephone Co
Americus
Dawson
Kermatt
FULL COVEY TO TAKE FLIGHT
Mr W H Fleming returns from Fleming Bros camp near Bainbridge to escort Sumter's sable citizens to serve sentences for crimes. Exotics listed include Elijah Guerry rapist 20 years and Monroe Robinson involuntary manslaughter 3 years. Others receive 12 to 20 month terms. County jail reportedly nearly emptying as a result. Fleming also gathered a bouquet of colored buds at Oglethorpe.
He Fooled the Surgeons by Self Cure Story
A man from West Jefferson Ohio after 18 months with rectal fistula faced death without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, praised as a sure pile cure, sold by E J Eldridge.
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Alldoctoratela
Renick Hamilton
West Jafferson
E. J. Eldridge
Happy marriage in Americas announcement
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Misa Martin Noyes and H W Pittman in Americas. The ceremony is set for July 11 at First Methodist Church with many attendants, followed by a reception at Prof. and Mrs. W F Noyes home. The couple will depart for a bridal tour north, with Pittman esteemed in business and social circles.
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Misa Martin Noyes
H. W. Pittman
Firet Methodist Sehurch
W. 4. Noyes
Miss Noyes
Americas
Pittman
Central Railroad
Mozley Lemon Elixir Promises Liver and Stomach Regulation
Advertisement extols Mozley s Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation malaria indigestion nervous headaches sleeplessness fever chills debility and kidney diseases praising patient testimonials from Mrs Erra W Jones Barry Avans Mia E A Bevinar and IP Lawrence among others and noting price 50c and 1 bottle at druggists prepared by Dr H Mozley Atlanta Ga.
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H. Mozley
Atlanta
H.* Mozley
Erra W, Jones
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Dr H Mozley
IP Lawrert
Grito
Morning Call
Sumter County shows lean expenses after short court term
Sumter County ends a notably brief Superior Court session with costs around 2,100 dollars, far under the usual 4,000 to 4,500. A cash treasury of 18,000 dollars remains, and the last year's tax rate was under one percent, with a potential further reduction expected due to the surplus.
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Sumter
Superior Court
Bad Wreck on the Southern Railway
A head end collision on the Southern line near Belt Junction 11 miles north of Atlanta killed Northbound engine No. 12 engineer Robert R. Mayfield and No. 17 flagman Davis. Passengers were shaken. some injured. Train No. 12 had left Atlanta after noon for Belt Junction at 9 05. The two engines were badly damaged but tracks cleared soon after.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Belt Junction
Robert R. Mayfield
Mayfield
Wreck Near Asheville N C After Southern Rail Train Wreck
A Southern railway train No 36 from Asheville wrecked on a 50 foot fill four miles east of Asheville. Eight coaches and two engines derailed with engines and several cars sliding down the embankment. One fireman fatally injured perhaps, baggageman and one engineer badly bruised. Three cars housed the Tennessee Editorial Association none injured beyond a severe shake up. Also includes an ad noting Electric Bitters curing scrofula and other ailments with a 50 cent price.
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Asheville
N. C
Southern Railway
Here
Tennessee Editorial Association
Americas youth wins Phinizy Medal at Emory College
John Marshall, a former Americas public school graduate now completing his sophomore year at Emory, has been awarded the Phinizy Medal for the best essay in his class. His local friends are pleased by the achievement.
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Americas
Jobn Marshall
Emory College
Americas Public Schools
Emory
Roundlap Plant Targeted for Dawson by Cotton Company
Thomas B. Blake, representing the American Cotton Company, announced Dawson holds potential for a roundlap bale facility. He secured an option on a lot near the Georgia and Alabama depot to house a future plant in the town.
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Thomas B. Blake
American Cotton Company
Dawson
Georgia and
Alabama
North Carolina lawmakers act on election law and franchise bill
Rairion June 14 legislature held a special session completing work on two measures the new election law and the franchise bill The election law passed the house and moved to the senate while the franchise amendment was treated as a new bill and quickly disposed of It then passed to the senate Sections 4 and 6 of last year are consolidated and provide that if any part becomes inoperative none shall be valid The amendment must be ratified by a majority at the August election May 13 is set as the tax payment deadline and the pall tax lien provision is removed Women Politicians in Philadelphia June 16 Mrs J Ellen Foster opened headquarters of the National Woman's Republican Association with President Kinley supporters present Office activity notes about assistants and attire appear alongside.
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North Carolina
Rairion
House
Senate
Philadelphia
Prinapennina
Mra
J. Ellen Foster
National Woman's Republican Association
M@Kinley
Georgia Democrats Meet in Convention in Atlanta
The Georgia Democratic convention adopted a platform denouncing imperialism and trusts and criticized Becomes policy while instructing Georgia delegates to the Kansas City convention for Nebraskan. Hon. F. G. duBignon was elected permanent chairman. The state ticket named incumbents for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, comptroller, agriculture, and education. Delegates at large included Bowin Wright, Jack J. Goeting, and Wylie Burnett. a hot contest occurred between Garrard and Triplett for a fourth place.
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Atlanta
Kansas City
F. G. duBignon
R. E. Park
W. A. Wright
O. B. Stevens
G. R. Glenn
Bowin Wright
Richmond
Jack J. Goeting
Fulton
Wylie Burnett
The
Garrard
Triplett
W. J. Bryan Is Indorsed By Kentucky Democrats
Kentucky Democrats at the state convention in Louisville endorse the Chicago platform with Bryan for president and condemn McKinley. No governor or lieutenant governor candidates chosen yet as a Lexington convention is planned next month to select slate. Expected delegates include Joseph Blackburn, James I. Creary, and Louis H. McQuown with a fourth name under consideration.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Music Hall
Lexington
Rouse
Friends of
Beckham
Joseph Blackburn
James I. Mel Creary
Louis H. McQuown
Burglary Gang Strikes Globe Hotel Townwide Loot
Citizens of Appeville, Georgia, awoke to a Tuesday night raid that emptied clothes, money, pistols, and watches from multiple homes and shops. A posse tracked a sleeping suspect near Copeland station, arrested him, and recovered nearly all stolen goods. Authorities believe the suspect may be wanted in Concord, North Carolina, for murder.
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Appeville
Globe Hotel
Copeland
Georgia
Alabama
Concord
N. O
Appeal to Women Invites Confederate Memorial Groups
Mrs William J Behan president of the Confederate Southern Memorial Association issued an appeal inviting memorial associations not at the initial meeting to join. The group, recognized by the United Confederate Veterans, is chartered to mark the graves of Confederate dead. Communications to Mrs Behan in New Orleans or to Mrs Sue H Walker in Fayetteville Arkansas.
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Confederate Southern Memorial Association
New Ortrans
June H
William J. Behan
Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Sue H. Walker
Fayetteville
Ark
THREE WIVES CLAIM PETERS
Charleston man C W Peters, held for bigamy in Chattanooga, is accused by three women of marriage. A Milan Tennessee woman calling herself Mrs Ida Peters says she was wed to Peters and deserted. no divorce evident. Peters, a post merchant formerly of Cincinnati, has ties to Charleston.
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Peters
Charleston
Chattanooga
Bitter fight on Evans pits Brownlow faction against pension chief
The Brownlow wing of the Tennessee Republican party arrives for a bitter clash over Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans. Joy W. Daniels condemns Evans and his followers as the president faces pressure from Army of the Republic advisers to dismiss Evans. Observers say the old solin vote may shift if Evans remains, potentially crippling the party. Langtry's Jersey Wins at Ascot in a race valued at 1,000 sovereigns and 5,000 sovereigns in specie. ridden by Tom Sloan, Langtry's mare wins with Allant second and The Crafter fourth among six runners.
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Phi Laperpita
Tennessee Republican Party
H. Clay Evans
Joy W. Daniels
Brownlow 4
Evans
Solin
Langtry
Loxpos
Ascot
Thes
Mr. Jergeys
Lang
Ton Sloan
Allant
Crafter
New Railroad Charter Sought for North Carolina Town
Troy and nearby residents seek a charter to build a railroad from Thomasville to the Narrows of Basley. J. M. M. Jones and J. R. Blair of the town advocate the project amid regional rail expansion push.
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Troy
N. C
M.M. Jones
J. R. Blair
Will
Thomasville
N.C
Sod
Basley
Egaien
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