Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americus
A local society brief lists Americus residents and friends traveling for business and pleasure. Mrs. E B Hornady of Ellaville visits Americus. Mrs. I H Kalman returns from Cuthbert. Mrs J H Wynn goes to Oglethorpe. Mr. and Mrs George Fields with Nannie Philpot are at the Black residence on Taylor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
E. B. Hornady
Elleville
I. H. Kalman
Cuthbert
J. H. Wynn
Oglethorpe
Mra. Gilmors
George Fields
Nannie Philpot
Taylor Atreat
Prosperity of Cotton Mills Third Enlargement of Plant
The Griffis Mills plan another expansion to meet rising demand, marking the third enlargement in five years and the second in two. Georgia mills are enlarging, and Americus would likely see cotton mill investment as profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Griffa
Georgia
Americus
Arnica Salve Promoted as Pain Cure
An 19th century style ad touts Backlen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer. It claims to cure sores ulcers boils boils and skin eruptions, with a bold guarantee and a sale at 250 mbox through E J Eldridge drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldrdge
Minstrels Here Tonight Opposite The Windsor
Allen's New Orleans colored minstrels, about fifty performers, present music and variety in a big tent opposite The Windsor tonight. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Also a rental ad lists furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent at 6512 Lamar Street and 808 Lee Street.
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Allen
New Orleans
Windsor
Lamar, Street
Artesian Well
School Board Elects Moore to Full Term
The county board of education met at the courthouse with full members present. They reelected W. S. Moore as county school commissioner for a four year fall term, marking continued satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Moore
County Board of Education
Messrs. Z. F. Markett
W. A. Wilson
A. J. Logan
K. M. McDonald
J.L. Chambless
W. S. Moore
Moore
Forty dozen children's black hose on sale
Readable fragments show a sale of children's hosiery in multiple sizes with ribbed pairs advertised at low prices. Details are partial and specify Tuesday and Thursday dates with unit prices per pair.
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Aly
Fifty Suits at 88c Each and More Bargains
Classified sale offers boys suits Cheviot sizes 6 to 16 at 88 cents each limited to two per buyer on Monday and Tuesday. Ladies hose six pairs for a second. True fit Corsets 50c white, Vigilant Corsets 49c. 100 pairs satin calf shoes $1.25, 85 pairs Dongola shoes $1, 50 Nottingham curtains 50 cents, spool silk 1 cent, white goods discounts with Dimities at 10c yard and Leno stripe at 10c yard.
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Sec
Langdon & Batchellers
Nottingham
Kemp Is Carried to Prison For Life Sentence
Tom Kemp, Marion county murderer in a 2 year old killing of John Cook, was captured near Buena Vista after escaping jail last year and brought to Americus. He is confined in Sumter jail for safe keeping during transfer to a life term, and expressed hope for a lighter penalty while speaking with officers.
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South Georgia
Americus
Tom Kemp
Marion County
John Cook
Kemp
Buena Vista
Parker
Sumter
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted For Lung Troubles
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germs, reduce inflammation, ease coughing, aid sleep, and cure patients. Sample bottles are offered at Davenport Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
All Druggista
Davenport Drug Co
Last Faust at Glover's Opera House Draws Large Crowd
Tomorrow night Lewis Morrison presents Faust to the season’s largest audience at Glover's Opera House with advance seat sales. the production is praised for its Brocken scene and a vivid garden setting described as a perfect bevy of flowers.
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Glover
Opera House
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Longstanding Cough
An elderly Philadelphia woman reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years of failed remedies. She praises its chest pain relief and improved sleep and urges others to try the remedy with free samples and a free 16x20 enlargement offer. A.vailable notices include an office absence and a furniture buying call.
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E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Odds and Ends From Town Gossip and Local Notes
Short news items cover State Entomologist Scott noting good fruit outlook and scale control in Georgia. a small fire on Poplar Street. Brown's in Town at the opera house. New Orleans Minstrels to perform. cotton price rises stir local talent. March arrives gloomy. Lawson Snider's parents file damages vs railroad. locals discuss Maj. J. F. Hanson for Central railroad presidency. health concerns for George W. Council. Florida Central & Peninsular engines undergoing overhaul.
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Scott
San Jose
Georgia
Poplar Street
Brown
Opera House
New Orleans
Lawson Snider
Americas
Macon
J. F. Hanson
The
Central Railroad
George W. Council
Atlanta
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
Southern Bell moves to Windsor Hotel block offices
The Southern Bell Telephone Co. has taken possession of the Windsor Hotel block quarters and will soon relocate its local exchange there. The office will be fitted up handsomely and line changes underway promise highly satisfactory service. Foley's Kidney Cure urged for kidney disease sufferers with a note from Davenport Drug Co. Poverty joke follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Windsor Hotel
Shoes Offer Wide Range From Zi to Zieglers
How About Your Shoes presents a large new department claiming one of the most complete shoe stores in the state. It touts fresh stock, sole agency for Zi Remember, Latics, Misses and Children’s models, with prices from 25c to 50c below prior highs and Zieglers lines starting at 75c up to 350 per pair.
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Joe Latics
Chica Fe
Zieglers
Hanan
America
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W. C. Farlow
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Daisy Johnson
Smithville
Miss Wooten
Harry Fain
Bainbridge
J. Hamil
Fain
Lamar Stroet
Minstrels
Lee Street
Aaa
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Emopsetezicns Jewelry and Watch
Neorgia
Alabama
College Street
H. T. Davenport
Kate Roebuck
Thomas Block
J. C. Nicholson's
Miss Roebuck
Amanda Smith
M. Callaway
Finninger. Company
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
Duncan's Store
Windsor Hotel Block
Isc
Roc Yard
Leno
A.G. Duncan
Under Windsor Hotel
Cook
Faust
A. W. Smith
Forsyth
Jackson Streets
Hudson's Drug
Lakes
Bell Company
Windsor Block
Foley
Batalon
Nerala
Neanderstraße
W. A. Rembert
Desser
Forsyth Street
Star Safety Razor
James Fricker
Madras
Ansley
Taylor
Kentucky
Ced
Miller & Clark
Svery Bow
Malesions
G. R. Ellis
Font Nee
Dar
No Man's Land
Goeas
E. Hartgarvnk
W. A. Rembart
de Hecate
M.B. Bott
Batternaf, Mich
W. Wells
Cain
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