Town Gales and Local Happenings Snapshot
A rapid survey of Americus and area events notes convalescence of G W Turpin from pneumonia, a lively clerk of court race with candidates Chambliss Allen Parker, and busy social shifts as Thornton Wheatley moves to The Windsor. Farmers report labor scarcity while peach blossoms bloom under snow and a courthouse snow fight entertains locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil G. Turpin
Dow
G. W
Messrs
Chambliss
Allen
Parker
Knights of Temple to Convene in Americus May Event
The Grand Commandery of Georgia Knights Templar will gather in Americus from May 8 for a three day conclave hosted by De Molay No 5. Representatives from all eleven Georgia commanderies are expected along with Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and camels for the desert pageantry. Estimated attendance tops 250 Sir Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shrine
Knights
de Molay
Americus
Grand Commandery
Georgia
Knights Templar
de Molay No
E. A. Cutta
Savannah
Mr. Cutta
Palestine
Cutts
Ailes Temple
Backache Cure Praised by Memphis Captain
Capt. WM Forrest of Memphis testifies to relief after a year with backache following one bottle of Sarra's SURE KipNry Cure. The testimonial notes no further trouble and advertises the 50 cent price, sold at Dodson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
WM Forrest
Memphis
Tenn
Dodson
Robert's Gun Quick Spiked by Sumter Officials
Robert Cleveland a colored mule whacker of Sumter was seized by Deputy Gatewood and Bailiff Poole prompting a $40 fine from Judge Crisp for carrying concealed weapons after a masked battery incident. The event spurred fears of kidnapping and assault as lawmen intervened and removed the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cleveland
Sumter
Gatewood
Poole
Robert
Carrie Nation
Cleveland
Crisp
Buckeye Pile Ointment Promises Quick Cure
The ad touts Table’s Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for severe piles affecting all ages and both sexes. It notes price at 50 cents per bottle with tie-tube offer and credits J. R Hudson as the advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R Hudaon
Melon Crops Prepared Using Turnip Shells
A south Georgia man plans an early melon crop by growing seeds in pots hollowed from turnips and then transplanting after cold danger passes. He intends to use egg shells instead of turnips and expects to market the bombs four months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Dudgon's Pharmacy Offers Sure Cure for Kidney Ailments
Warning text claims tenderness in the back signals serious symptoms. Advocates Smith's Sure Cure as a reliable kidney remedy and symptom regulator to prevent progression. Priced at 50 cents, available from Dudgon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ile
Dudgon
This Wedding In Sumter
Judge Thomas M. Allen of the Court of Ordinary granted a marriage license yesterday to Mr. James Gordon Feagin and Miss Lucia Wicker, both of Sumter, and they will be united shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Thomas M. Allen
Court of Ordinary
James Gordon Feagin
Lucia Wicker
Notable Citizens and Visitors in Albany This Week
A bustling roundup notes Miss Beulah McMath returning from Atlanta, C L Ansley off to New York for Wheatley Ansley spring goods, and numerous locals including ex-sheriff J L Horn, Mrs. H K Randolph, Col and Mrs W A Dodson, Hon Pope Brown, Mrs Willie Guice, Miss Annie Montfort, Tony Howard of the post office, Miss Elizabeth Harrold, Mrs Emmett L Bolton, Mrs George W Council, Mrs John Goolsby and Vera Goolsby, M T Elam, Florine West, W H Statham, Minnie Strother, Julia Bacer, E A Catts, and Mrs Walter Philpot. The items place many in transit or on visits to Albany, Savannah, Atlanta, Rome, Dawson, and Chicago, with notes on illness and bereavement.
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C. L. Ansley
New York
Wheatley & Ansley
J.L. Horn
Webster
City
H. K. Randolph
Lumpkin
E. L. Guerry
John Goolsby
Vera
Savannah
Mr. Goolsby
M. T. Elam
Worms cause a cross child. White's Cream Vermifuge helps
If a child is cross or peevish it may be troubled with worms. White's Cream Vermifuge removes the worms and its tonic effect restores natural cheerfulness. Price 25 cents at Joho R Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho R
Hudson
Ill-Fated South Africa Plague Spreads From Rats
Seven new bubonic plague cases reported in Carr Town area with two Europeans among the victims. Authorities note rat transmission and report government takeover of plague control efforts, including street vaccinations and housing destruction. British dispatch from Middleburg reports 300 Boers surrendering and large quantities of arms, ammunition, and livestock captured with four dead and five wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Lexpos
Lord Kitchener
Middleburg
Transvaal
Pretoria
Portuguese East Africa
Elton C Parker A Candidate For Clerk Of Sumter County
Elton C Parker announces his candidacy for the Sumter County clerk of the superior court post. He is widely known and popular with extensive clerical experience, and his many friends across the county plan to back him in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Sumter County
Elton C. Parker
Sumter
Elton Parker
Ignorance of the Chinese They Will Not Buy American Machinery
United States Consul General Wildimay reports from Hong Kong dated December 27 that Chinese farmers do not want American agricultural machinery. He notes limited carriage and harness trade papers and jokes that only three carriages and a hearse exist in Hong Kong. He urges manufacturers to target Manila where demand grows with road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wildimay
Department of Commerce
Hong Kong
China
Manila
Repairs on Burned Dwelling
Mr. Thornton Wheatley settled with the insured carrier after his dwelling and furniture were damaged by fire last week. He received 1240 for the dwelling and 400 for furniture and has begun repairs, with plans to be at home to friends in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Wheatley
Wheatley
That Is The Man Miss Carter Identifies Suspect
Miss Dorothy Carter, assaulted near Irvington, Indianapolis, identified a Newcastle arrestee as the perpetrator after viewing his photo. The suspect, who gave the name Doc Reed, likely will be brought before Carter for formal identification. Irvington residents threaten lynching while police pledge full protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dorothy Carter
Irvington
Newcastle
Doc Reed
Carter
Fiendish Tarheel Farmer Kills Baby After Beating Wife
In Polk County a man named Blackburry drank and argued with his wife over money for whiskey. He struck her until unconscious, then threw the crying baby onto the mantel, killing it instantly. The wife crawled to a neighbor to report the crime before Blackburry fled. authorities may lynch him if caught. In Gavriry a quarrel led to Banks Perry and Charles Gaffney striking William Marsh with a heavy stick, fracturing his skull and causing death. Perry and Gaffney were jailed.
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Rubenrorptos
N. G
Polk County
Blackburry
Gavriry
Banks Perry
Charles Gaffney
William Marsh
Perry Strikin
Marah
Perry
Gaffney
Educators Meet in Annual Session for National Education
Prominent educators from across the United States gather at University hall in Atlanta for the National Educational association annual convention. Highlights include talks on Manual Training, papers on education at the Paris Exposition, and debates on Simplified Spelling. Georgia's George R. Glenn attends as a state superintendent. Atlanta and New Orleans contend for the next meeting place, to be decided Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmicano
United States
National Educational Association
University Hall
Fine Arts
Edward R. Shaw
School of Pedagogy
New York University
Augustus 3. Downing
Training School For
New York
George R. Glenn
Georgia
Atlanta
New Orleans
Howard J. Roget
E. O. Valle
Department of
A Saeed Kane Eas
W. 3. Christopher
Chicago
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
Denver Prowler Suspect Al Cowan Arrested On Capitol Hill
Denver police believe Al Cowan, arrested yesterday, is the Capitol Hill prowler who assaulted multiple women last Friday and over six months. He possessed an iron bar, revolver, and cartridges. Cowan, from Virginia, claims persecution by women and is reportedly mentally unbalanced. One of the three attacked women Friday is dead, another dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
al Cowan
Capitol Hill
Cowan
Virginia
Reguff Minister Conger Recall Feared by Peking
The Pall Mall Gazette reports United States Minister Conger’s recall is feared to lead to a more benevolent policy. Ministers draft list of provincial officials implicated in the movement. German troops pursue brigandage and looting, gaining a reputation for military efficiency. A second item details Maggie Deithorn, 25, who drowned two children after throwing them from a bridge, claiming it divine inspiration. she was arrested and described as demented. The page also notes New York social leaders’ champagne ads and a cold cure advertisement.
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Conger
Chae
Loupow
Pall Mall Gaxgette
Peking
United States
Xer
Pierssvgs
Maggie Deithorn
Twenty-second Street Bridge
Monongahela
South Side Hospital
Wing Session on Circuit Opens in Vienna
Judge Z A Littlejohn Bolictor Hooper and several members of the American bar are in Vienna this week as the Southeastern circuit holds its spring session. The Dooly superior court convened Monday morning and is expected to take two to three weeks to clear the docket, promising a busy term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z.A. Littlejohn
Bolictor Hooper
The
Americas Bar
Vienna
Superior Court
Dooly
Divorce Amendments Pass Senate In North Carolina Bill
The senate adopted amendments to the North Carolina divorce bill, allowing divorce for a three year abandonment before last January and barring remarrying by the guilty party. The bill also repeals all divorce laws since 1887, and a separate notice promotes cheerful health with HERBINE, priced 50 cents. Also noted are trials in circuit court for dispensary law violations and a column of miscellaneous notices including a cough remedy and a revenue report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Ravelan
Senate
Change of Election Precinct in Sumter Georgia
Petition filed with Sumter County commissioners to move the Old 26th District precinct from Black's Store at Plains to Gay area, abolish the current precinct, and establish a new precinct at Gay. Objections to be heard at a regular meeting in Ay? Month, subject to notice and county procedures.
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Old 26Th
Georgia
Sumter County
Maid
Black
Nofesidal Plains
Ald
Re ‘Estore
Ie Cleomm
Gayaan
Ees
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Trott
Puiet
Hopson
Dave Stone
Misses Wheatley
Windsor
James M Johnson
Westmaster Smith
Mr. Thornton Wheatley
L. McMath
Jackson Street
Americas
McKinley
Lamar Street
Cupid
Kodak
Auatty
Montgomery
Charce
Ort Valley
Knights OF Temple
Iria
Col
Mrs. W. A. Dodson
Pope Brown
Brown
Willie Guice
Rome
Annie Montfort
Butler
Missy Lizzie McLaughlin
Farlow Street
Tony Howard
Post Office Force
Elizabeth Harrold
Lacy Cobb College
A. B. Harrold
Emmett L. Bolton
Emmett
Columbia
Ala
George W. Council
Mrs. Bellingrath
Florine West
G. Parks
Dawson
Florida
W. H. Statham
Thomson
Minnie Strother
Albany
E. D. Sheffield
Church Street
Julia Bacer
E. D. Shefield
E. A. Catts
Walter Philpot
George H. Fields
Rembert
Jack the Ripper
Ballard
BNOW
Price
Jno. R. Hudson
Toapanys Quarrayoona
Heskew Lumber Company
South Pittsburg
T. ‘T. Heskew
W. H. Lodge
J. P. Gillen
H. W. Hill
BF. Parton
T. G. Garrett
M. M. Allison
E. J. Eldridge
City of
Metropolitan
John R. Hudson
John R. Huccon
Circuit Criminal Court
John Ki. Hudson
Internal Revenue Collectiv
Wastuxatos
Internal Revenue
G. R. Thompson
Thompson Ga
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