Solons Elect Four Members to City Ed Board
The City Council will elect four new members to the Board of Education to fill imminent vacancies. Retiring members A. B. Harrold M. Callaway B H Mayor and G T Miller have each served six years. Some may seek re election. others may run anew. The council had planned to act Monday but skipped it.
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City Board of Education
Messrg
A. B. Harrold
M. Callaway
B.H
G. T. Miller
Harrold
Callaway
Inewise
Mayo
Miller
Cotton struggles near nine cents despite hopeful forecasts
May cotton futures hovered around eight point eight seven cents after a late surge and slight drop. Market observers expect ten cents for next season as foreign buyers and large holders push for full value. Local buyers in Americus, Macon, and Columbus show varied activity with factory towns paying more.
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Americas
Macon
Columbus
Americus
Council Grants Franchise for Electric Light Plant
At the city council meeting Messrs R A and William Cook asked for a franchise to erect and operate an electric light and power plant to supply lights and power for manufacturing. The council favored the request. the franchise will be drawn up and presented. A petition from thirty property owners on Lee street for grading and curbing was read and referred. Officials indicated the improvement would be made. The council discussed building a cotton factory and pledged liberal city action toward any company that would establish a factory.
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R. A
William Cook
Lee Street
Tuid Street
Solons
Perry Savings Co vault robbed in Perry Georgia
A Perry Savings Co vault was blown open at night and about 80 dollars stolen. No suspects or clues found as the safe was wrecked and robbers unidentified. Local report also notes flu symptoms and a Chicago arrest reference with medical remedy advertisement.
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Perry
Cee
Convict Kept In Steel Cage At Americus Jail
Tom Kemp a life prisoner from Marion county captured near Buena Vista and brought to Americus placed in a steel cage awaiting transfer to a Georgia camp. Kemp killed Mr Cooks in Marion county was tried convicted and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. He escaped Marion jail and hid near Buena Vista until Sheriff Parker recaptured him and escorted him to Americus.
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Tom Kemp
Marion County
Americus
Kemp
Buena Vista
Mr.Cooks
Georgia
Little County
Parker
Marion
New Management at Glover's Opera House Next Season
Glover's Opera House will have new management starting next season on September 1. Messrs Farlow and Jones have leased the property and plan to bring strong attractions from the Southern circuit. The lease is already consummated and the interim management will upgrade the house and handle next season's bookings.
Next President of Central Georgia Railway Discussed
The death of Central of Georgia Railway Co president H. M. Comer prompts an early board meeting, likely April, to choose a successor. John M. Ezan and others such as Gen Gordon, Col Lawton, B A Denmark, G Gunby Jordan, J F Hanson, and W G Raoul are named as possible candidates with a Georgia-man preference but no final decision yet. Banner Salve advertised as the best salve in the world from Davenport Drug Co.
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H. M. Comer
Central of Georgia Railway Co
John M. Ezan
W. W. Gordon
Col
A. R. Lawton
B. A. Denmark
Death of Hugh M. Comer Shocks Georgia Railway Community
News arrives from Savannah that Hugh M. Comer, president of the Central of Georgia Railway Co, has died after a prolonged illness. He was esteemed as a faithful officer and civic leader. Funeral services will be held in Savannah at 11 o'clock this morning with the company board attending.
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Savannah
Hugh M. Comer
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Americus
Comer
Watil
Iife
Georgia
Central Railroad
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Perceived Rewards
Fraudulent looking testimonial styled notice for Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Claims a $100 reward for incurable catarrh, praises F J Cheney Co Toledo and multiple wholesalers, asserts internal action against mucous surfaces, touts $0.75 price and universal drugstore availability.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West « Trvax
Waunixa
All Drugpista
Court of Sumter County Behe Monthly Peete Notice
Special notice states that Albert Ays lay is appointed deputy clerk of the county court of Sumter County with the date February 8th, 1900, by B. Comp. T0608.
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Sumter
Coun
Albert Ayslay
Said County
Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism Reported in Vindicator
The Vindicator editor details two cures using Cham berlain s Pain Balm for rheumatism. A shoulder pain case relieved after two applications, and a thigh joint case eased by two applications with overnight rubbing. Sold by J R Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy. Woman is de fust to clamor for de conviction ora criminal and de fust one to send flowers to him after he is incarcerated.
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RutherforJton
N. C
Vindicator
Chamberlain
J. R. Hudson and
Dodson
Pharmacy
Masterful tonics and salves claim cure all ills
A collage of claims for South American Nervine Tonic and various salves and remedies including Witch Hazel, One Minute Cough Cure, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, Banner Salve, and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Mentions druggists in Americus Georgia and Davenport. Includes a memorial note on John Lee Bitch of Athlous Ga. buried in Denver.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Denver
John Lee Bitch
Jerry O. Bitch
Athleus
Ritch
Cole
Carnegie Letter Urges American Canal Control and Home Rule Stand
Andrew Carnegie writes to a Republican supporter praising President McKinley for delaying war with Spain and backing Canadian home rule and Philippine independence. He argues for American control of a future canal, reduced foreign influence, and loyalty to the Republican ticket, signaling strong isolationist and pro Americanism views.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Spain
Cuba
Congress
Philippines
Porto Rico
McCall
Littlefiel Powers
Lorimer
Britain
Andrew Carnegse
National Education Association Conference Opens in Chicago
The annual conference of the department of superintendence of the National Education Association opens in University Hall Chicago with college professors and school superintendents in attendance. Distinguished educators fill the audience as sessions discuss topics for ongoing educational work. Superintendent E Benjamin Andrews of Chicago gives the opening welcome. President Augustus Downey replies on behalf of delegates.
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College
Chicago
Cmtcaco
Department
National Education Association
University Hall
E Benjamin Andrews
Augustus 8. Downey
National Educational Association
NOT ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT.Quay's case before the Senate
Turley of Pennsylvania voices opposition to seating Quay in the Senate and argues the governor exceeded constitutional power by filling a vacancy during a legislative session. The hemmed facts include the vacancy timing and the governor’s adjourning after the legislature failed to act. Other brief items report a Kansas train robber killed near Dodson and the death of Edward Nye, a prominent printer.
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Quay
Senate
Wasnixatox
Turley
Pennsylvania
Committee On Privileges and Elections
MM. S. Quay
Kansas Orry
Lom Carry
Wilcox, Wy
Dodson
Fighting continues as Lord Roberts faces nerves and silent front
Dispatches report Britain awaits a message from Field Marshal Lord Roberts on the Cronje siege amid expectations of an imminent relief of Ladysmith. Boer movements and Boer general Jonkers’ weakened role are noted as pressure builds in Drakensberg passes. In Central America, government forces clash with Maya Indians in Oaxaca with casualties on both sides and rebels gaining local support from British Honduras.
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Laconio
Loxpon
Lord Roberts
General Cronje
Iit
Cronje
Lord Roberta
Boller
Ladysmith
Baller
Drakenaburg
Jonkers
Central America
Oaxaca
Mex
General Bravo
Saban
Okop
British Honduras
Costly Residence Burns Retired Merchant Luses Home
A costly fire destroys the residence of a retired merchant named Luses, causing extensive damage to his home and belongings. No injuries are reported, and investigators are assessing the scene for the cause.
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Luses
Boers Hold Against Odds as French Forces Rethink Strategy
War dispatches describe Boer detachments of about four thousand with heavy guns contesting for over a week after General Kelly-Kenney’s pursuit, while French mounted troops may be diverted to reinforce Mafeking. Observers note possible repositioning behind Preto ria and Klarkadorp districts as allied columns converge. A separate report notes a severe snowstorm crippling rail and streetcar traffic in Missouri and Kansas sources.
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Paanpesena Daift
Orange Free State
Moppex River
Fab
Paardeberg Drift
Kelly Kenny
Cronje
Elip Drift
Roodes Rand
Kelly- Kenny
Highland Brigade
General Knox
Eral Smith-Dorrien
Modder
Laager
I Thay
Loxpow
Kelly-Kenney
French
Trooje
Beye
Bloom
Fontein
Pretoria
Klarkadorp
Protohefstroon
Badens Powell
Plumer
Dysmith
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Orr
Newark
O. Mays
W. A. Rembert
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RANK
Vacher
Osgood
Foley
Daven- Dort Drug Co
W.E. Sitter
W. Caton
N.Y
Central
Davenport Drug Co
Harriet Evans
Hinsdale
weWitt
Rascala
Lewis Ackermen
Goshen
Ind
DeWitt
W. A Bembert
de White
Davenport Drag Co
Castor Ria
McKinley
MR. Carnegie
Paardeberg
America
Hirpenen
Wuing
Harwin
Feont
Peerjais
Ali
Eile Rola
Newton Hathaway
South Broad Street
Atlanta
Joserm
Kapsat
Wichita
Kan
E. C. DeWitt &Co
Cheagay
Amerioue
Sumter Sheriff Sales
Iaaeenaea
J, O, McArthur
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