Prominent Farmer Jeptha P Walker Murdered Near Buena Vista
Wealthy Marion county resident Jeptha P Walker was found shot to death near his Buena Vista home. No suspects or motive given as authorities pursued clues. the tragedy stirred widespread shock in Americas and the county. Earlier mention of Electric Bitters promotes a health cure for various ailments.
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Americus
Buena Vista
Jeptha P. Walker
Parker
Marion County
Walker
Americas
Five Month Old Baby Boy Found Dead At Home
Mr and Mrs Thomas Gammage awoke to find their five months old son dead in the early hours yesterday. The infant was healthy when last seen asleep and showed no signs of suffocation. Doctors suggest a sudden acute illness as the likely cause of death, dulling the family with grief.
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Thomas Gammage
Self Cure Reported With Arnica Salve Claim
All doctors told Kontck namiiton of West Jefferson Ohio he would die from a rectal fistula unless a costly operation was performed. He claims he cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a sure pile cure and the best salve, at 250 per box, sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist.
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Kontck Namiiton
West Jefferson
E. J. Eldridge
Druggiat
Circus Billboards Attract Children With Colorful Displays
Readers admire the camel and lion silhouettes on city billboards as a circus approaches next Tuesday. Children gather nickels for the show while street notices hype the acts, with product claims from Prickly Asa Birrens and Dr. E. J. Eldridge.
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E. J. Eldridge
White voters to select Sumter clerk in March primary
The Sumter Democratic executive committee named March 27 1901 as a white only primary to nominate a clerk of the superior court to fill the vacancy caused by J H Allens death. Qualified white Democrats and white voters seeking Democratic alignment may vote without new registration paying 1899 taxes if listed or since registered. Pro rata $75 required to cover primary expenses.
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Superior Court of
Sumter
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
J.B. Pilebury
Superior Court
Sumter County
J. H. Allen
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Cleansing
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a modern, pleasant liquid laxative from California Fig Syrup Co. claiming to cleanse the system, break up colds, headaches, and fevers without unpleasant after effects.
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California
Killing Birds By Thousands In Baited Fields
Hunters in this region slaughter doves by the thousands despite a law against shooting in baited fields. In Lee County 3,000 were killed recently and in Dooly County a party returned with about a thousand more. Some claim the law is unconstitutional. Dr. E. J. Eldridge notes the Pick two Asn Butens reference.
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Lee
Americas
Safeet Cold Cure Made in Americus Ga
The item described as the safest and best cold cure is claimed to be produced in Americus Georgia by the Davefront Diva Co. It is marketed with a focus on charitable investment returns and happiness as a benefit of ownership.
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Americus
Tl Davefront Diva Co
Capital Circus Promised in Americus Next Tuesday
The Rhoda-Royal Circus will pitch its tents opposite the Wind sor Hotel for two excellent performances at popular prices in Americus. The show comes well recommended and features of the sawdust arena will be presented. Advertised health claim promotes vigor and cheerfulness. Dr. E. J. Eldridge,
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Rhoda-Royal Circus
Windsor Hotel
Americus
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