Results in Jacksons death by Ed Hooks
Amos Jackson a negro on the Hooks plantation died yesterday after being shot by Ed Hooks, another negro. Three of five buckshot projectiles struck him, one shattering his arm and another tearing a hip. Doctors say either could have caused death. Hooks is jailed and regarded as not remorseful.
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Amos Jackson
Hooks Plantation
Ed Hooks
Jackson
Hocks
Fither
Cato
Thomas Hooksfield
Hooks
Gas City
Ind
D. C. Cox
John Guerrin
James House
John Elsyth
Walla
D. O. Cox
A Thousand Tongues to Praise Dr. King's Discovery
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports dramatic relief from a long hacking cough after using Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. She credits the remedy with removing chest pain and restoring sleep. Sold at E J Eldridge's Drug Store with guarantees. trial bottles free.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Consumpton
E. J. Eldridge
Seaboard Buys New Engines For Freight Service
Seaboard Air Line Railway plans to expand its fleet with twenty five locomotives of the largest and most advanced freight type and ten wheelers. Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works will build the engines in Richmond Virginia with title held until final payment. Two sales contracts cover fifteen engines at 13 425 each and ten engines at the same price, differing only in cash and deferred payment terms.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works
Richmond
A Thousand Attend Funeral of Esteemed Local Worker
Nathan Iverson, one of Sumter county’s oldest and most respected men, died after a long life as an ante-bellum era laborer and trusted wagon driver for Capt. John A. Cobb. His funeral drew over a thousand attendees, pausing work on several plantations for the day.
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Nathan Iverson
Sumter County
Iverson
John A. Cobb
Nathan
Long Service Of Candidates In Sumter Clerk Race
A lively countywide field day saw voters from all corners. Candidates for clerk of court aggressively canvassed, urging ballots as the contest remained one of Sumter’s most spirited. By press time, all contenders expected victory.
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Sumter
Shooting of Amos Jackson Raises Murder Trial at Sumter Court
Amos Jackson was killed by Ed Hooks in Sumter. the shooting occurred Friday from two gunshot wounds. The unprovoked homicide is expected to produce at least one murder trial at the forthcoming Sumter Superior Court session, with Hooks likely to be a central figure.
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Amos Jackson
Ed Hooks
Sumter Euperior Court
Jackson
Hooks
Sumter
An Editor's Awful Plight and Quick Bucklen Cure
Editor P. M. Higgins of Seneca writes of chronic piles resisted by doctors until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him with two boxes. He calls it the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents, Bold by E. J. Eldridge.
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P.M. Higgins
Seneca
Ms. News
Bucklen
E. J., Eldridge
Frontal Farmyard Shooting Sparks Overnight Tragedy
Ed Hooks shot Amos Jackson on Thomas Hooks’s plantation near Americus in a sudden deadly attack witnessed by field laborers. Hooks returned from illness, fired five blasts from a breech loader, Jackson wounded and dying. Hooks arrested and jailed after Sheriff Bell intervened.
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Ed Hooks
Amos Jackson
Thomas Hooks
Americus
Amos‘ Jackson
Hooks
Jackson
Hooke
Bell
Scott's Emulsion Promises Quick Nutritional Build Up
A purveyor notes that children who are not thriving intermittently need foods that quickly convert ordinary meals into strength. Scott and Bowne offer cod liver oil emulsion as a fast building food and promise a sample if requested, listing their New York address for inquiries.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Sumter clerk of court race draws strong field
The Sumter clerk of court contest heats up as Chambliss Allen and Parker are joined by two others considering runs. Observers expect a lively campaign, with formal entries pending. Also notes a patent medicine claim for White's Cream Vermifuge to treat worms in children, priced at 25 cents by John R. Hudson.
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John R. Hudson
May abolish Black precinct in Sumter district
Sumter county commissioners consider abolishing Black's precinct in the new 26th district and moving the precinct vote to Plains two to three miles away. Readers were told the matter will be acted on at the next monthly meeting after petitions to consolidate the district vote.
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Sumter
Black's
Plaine
26Th
Plains
Cure Sova In eat Tmott's Chocolates Laxative
A fragment mentions a laxative product named Sova cure claims quick relief from cold symptoms. The text is garbled and lacks clear entities or verifiable details suitable for a full news teaser.
Still Holding Their Cotton In Sumter
Still holding cotton Farmers in Sumter feel blue over low prices. Many delayed sales waiting for ten cents or more, hoping for higher values. With Americas market near four and a half to five cents, those who held long face losses from carrying costs and potential further declines.
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Sumter
Americas
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir Advertisement Claims Cure All
Dr. Mozley’s Lemon Elixir is advertised for biliousness constipation and appendicitis indigestion sick and nervous headache sleeplessness nervousness and heart failure fever child debility and kidney diseases. It is said to be prepared from fresh lemon juice with liver tonics and will not fail in the named diseases. 50c and 1 bottles at druggists prepared by Dr. H Mozley Atlanta Ga.
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Mozley
H. Mozley
Atlanta
Lemon Elixir Restores Captiol Doorkeeper’s Health
Tam J All dred, door keeper of Georgia State Senate at the Capitol in Atlanta, reports severe indigestion constipation and biliousness for fifty years. After trying many remedies he used Dr Morley s Lemon Elixir and gained twelve pounds in three months with restored strength appetite and digestion now feeling younger and vigorous.
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Capitol
Tam
Shave
J. Alldred
State Senate
State Capitol
Atlanta
Mozleys Lemon Elixir Proven Best Medicine for Women
An individual from Salem North Carolina endorses Mozleys Lemon Elixir as the best medicine for women’s troubles after trying many remedies. The note praises its efficacy and mentions a physician or authority attributed initials Mars A Gresu M.
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Mozley
Mars
Mozleys Lemon Hot Drops promise cures for throat
Mozleys Lemon Hot Drops claim to cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and lung hemorrhages. Described as elegant and reliable the preparation is sold for 25 cents at druggists and made only by Dr. H Mozley of Atlanta Georgia.
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H. Mozley
Atlanta
Advertised Letters at Americus Post Office 1901
Complete list of unclaimed mail matter on hand at Americus Georgia post office dated February 28 1901. Recipients include Allen A B Allen Miss Conic Bass Cassie Colum Annie Collings Jhona Cochran Bros Cain Charlie Davis John J Dean Miss Birther Douglass Jeff Elias Mr Henry Elias L Fletcher Jim Hollis Miss Susie Holt Miss Mattie Holly Mr J W Hammock Miss Easter Hardy J G Hamton Rev Eddy Sten Miss Josey Jones Anus Johnson Handy Lanier Mr D B Little H B Mnuckeon Simon Parker Mrs LF Parrish Mr L R Rease Mr Ruben Renew Miss Monnie Rodgera PB Robson Jim Speney I A Singletary Henry Smith Zelena S A Souta.
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Americus
Washington
Allen
A—Allen
Conic
B—Bass
Mies Cassie
C—Colum
Annie
Collings
Jhona
Cochran Bros
Cain
Charlie
D B
Little
H. B
Mnuckeon
Simon
P—Parker
Mre
Parrish
L R—Rease
Ruben
Renew
Miss Monnie
Rodgera
Robson
Jim
Speney
I A
Singletary
Henry
Smith
Zelena
Souta
Buckeye Pile Ointment Claims Quick Relief
Advertisement notes piles cause pain across ages and genders. It promotes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for obstinate cases, priced 5 cents per bottle and 7 cents per tube, with J. R. Hudson listed as seller.
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Tabler
Price
J. R. Hudson
Burning of Johnsons Store at Huntington
Fire destroyed James Johnsons storehouse eight miles east of Americus early Saturday morning, with most contents perishables including meat corn and produce lost. Some items saved after hard work. a herd of goats roasted under the building. Incendiary suspected. Ballard's Snowlin g MENT promotion follows.
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Our
James Johnson
Huntington
Americus
The One Day Cold Cure Ad
Cold in head and sore throat cured by Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine. An easy to take as candy. Children cry for them.
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Kermott's
Last Leg of 56th Congress Debates Pacific Prohibition Bill
The House debated a bill to ban firearms opium and intoxicants in Pacific islands and restrain American sales to natives. Bailey argued insincerity and questioned coverage of the Philippines and Hawaii. the measure failed 117 to 79, and the session extended without adjournment until Monday noon.
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Sperry
Connecticut
Senate
Pacific
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Manila
Hawaii
America
High Seas
Mr. Gillett
Massachusetts
Guano Islands
Supreme Court
Mercer
Nebraska
Senate Opens Last Fifty Sixth Congress Day
weary Senate convenes at 11 am to begin the final day of the Fifty sixth congress. amid red-eyed, tired members the chamber pursues the deficiency appropriation bill as inauguration events draw crowds.
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Wasuindtos
Senate
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H. W. Smithwick
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Georgia
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St. Louis, Ma
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