Fugitives Captured After River Chase Near Cordele
Martin Hightower, long pursued on the Sumter river route near Cordele, was captured in Crisp county after a brutal chase through reeds and briars. Brett and Rumney were also recaptured nearby, ending a jailbreak from Americus stockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hightower
Crisp County
Cordele
Americus
Hightower
Brett
Rumwney
Crisp m
James Murray
Batteay
Christian
Rumney
Cobb
J. L. Brett
Young Rumney
Judge Crisp
Americas
Crisp
Chain Gang
Shippers Unite On Standard Peach Packing Basis
Atlanta June 18. Manager I M Fleming of the Georgia Fruit Exchange announced a standard packing basis for peaches. The 2-1 2-2 3-2 and 3-3 packs will stamp crates with numbers to show fruit size, aiding buyers and inspectors. Ten expert peach packing inspectors monitor crates and reports to ensure quality and consistent packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
Atlanta
I. M. Fleming
The
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Exchange
Executive Committee
Clyse
Fleming
Electric Bitters Promised For Health and Beauty
A promotional note claims Electric Bitters improve health and beauty for women by regulating stomach liver and kidneys and purifying blood. It asserts clearer complexions, stronger nerves and brighter eyes, urging readers to buy at Eldridge Drug Co for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge, Drug Co
Marvelous Discoveries and Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
An advertisement extols rapid air progress and new devices while promoting Dr King’s New Discovery to treat coughs colds and lung troubles. Testimonial from James M Black of Asheville N C asserts curing a stubborn cough after other remedies failed. Available 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle and Eldridge Drug Co guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
James M. Black
Asheville
N.C
Eldridge Drug Co
Rapid progress in Americus peach industry draws trains
The council hotel project moves toward permanency and significance while Americus ramps up its big peach orchards as centers of interest and industry. This week carloads of fine fruit are expected to depart, signaling rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Americus
Plains Beat Americus in Second Game of Series
Plains amateurs defeated the Americus Y M C A 14 to 9 on the Americus diamond. Poole and Monahan were battery for the Y M C A. Spann and Jennings pitched for Plains with Brannen catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Americus
Times-Recorder
Americus Y. M. C. A
Americus Diamond
Poole
Monahan
Spann
Jennings
Brannen
Glad to Recommend Foley Kidney Pills in Indiana Ad
M. E. Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports pain relief after using Foley's Kidney Pills saying the severe backache declined and kidney function improved. The ad notes a yellow package sold by John R Hudson and ends with an endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
John R. Hudson
Lanier Col LaFayette Lanier Dead at West Point
Col LaFayette Lanier, a leading West Georgia cotton mill pioneer and prominent figure, died suddenly in West Point. His nephews Frank and Henry Lanier received telegrams. Frank left for West Point to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette F. Lanier
West Point
Messrs
Frank
Henry Lanier
Col
LaFayette Lanier
Hame
Frank Lanier
Lanier
West Georgia
South
King of Laxatives Promoted in Local Ad
An aged newspaper ad from Eldridge Drug Co Buffalo N Y promotes Dr King’s Pity a laxative claimed to ease stomach fever and kidney troubles. The terse copy names Paul Mathulka of Buffalo as author of the endorsement.
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S.S.S
Chas. Gill
Clinton St
Newark
N.J
S. S
Sit
Swifit Specfic CO
Means
Hardeman & Riley
Fourth St
Macon
Georgia
Herbert Hawkins General Insurance
Planter’s Bank
Allison Furniture
Allison
Lamar St
Americus, Ga
H. W.smithwick
Wight
Bradfield CO
Georgia School of Technolg
Lanta
Ent
K. G. Matheson
LL. D
Atlanta, Ga
COLE
Buy & Cole
W. E. Wood
D. F. Davenport
Eugene V. Hayne Jewelers
Atlante
J. W. Shevpinld
Prank Shef Bank
Connie Americus
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