Albert L. Kline Convicted in Cheating Case
Albert L. Kline was convicted in the City Court of Americas on a charge of cheating and swindling. He received a twelve month chaingang sentence, six months in jail or a £400 fine, plus refund of $75 to the Bank of Southwestern Georgia if the fine option is chosen. The trial lasted over three hours with key testimony from George Ewald of Clements Ball Co, Baltimore. Kline may appeal to the supreme court. he has prior drafts-cashing trouble but no prior conviction.
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Chaingang
Albert L. Kline
City Court of Americas
Charles Crisp
Kline
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Ansley
W. A. Dodsor
R. E. Lee
A. L. Kline
George Ewald
Clements- Ball Company
Baltimore
Clements- Ball Co
Baltimore House
Supreme Court
Licenses Granted For Retail Liquor In Sumter County
Sumter county voters face a clash with prohibition, yet federal licenses to retail liquor persist. Since the new fiscal year began, at least forty eight licenses have been issued at $25 each. Licensees may gamble on capture but avoid state penalties by paying Uncle Sam.
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Sumter
Sumter County
Lan
Sam
Starling incident inspires hoax cure pamphlet claim
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dramatic recovery from illness he attributes to Helotric Bitters. He details severe symptoms, a friend’s tip, and a three week treatment that allegedly saved his life. The notice promotes the bottle at 50 cents per dose at K. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
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Starling
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Awell
K. J. Eldridge
Poole Seizes Five-Dollar Baggage Claim at Circus
Grand Vizier Poole of King Thomas I’s court halted a circus train yesterday to settle a $5 baggage debt. The stoppage blocked wheels and cars until the five dollars were produced as bailiff Poole seized a sleeper car amid firings and protests from crew and staff.
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Poole
Thomas I
Montezuma
That Throbbing Headache Cure Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health, with easy dosage and a money back guarantee. Sold by E J Eldridge, druggist, priced at 260.
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Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Pure Syrup of Figs Receives Trusted Spring Remedy
Advertises Syrup of Figs as the perfect cleansing agent for spring use. Claims genuine California Fig Syrup products are manufactured and sold by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
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California
Death of Mrs. Eliza Wells in Lee County
Mrs. Eliza Wells died yesterday morning at her home in Lee County of pneumonia after a short illness. She lived 70 years, aided by charity and kindness, resided near Americus in Sumter County for years, now lived with her daughter Mia Bettie Scratchins. Funeral at Oak Grove cemetery at 10:80 this morning, burial beside her eldest son Baldy Wells.
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Eliza Wells
Lee County
Sumter County
Americus
Mia
Bettie Scratchins
Lee
Oak Grove Cemetery
Baldy Wells
Checks For January Salary To Sumter Teachers
More than sixty Sumter public school teachers will be paid their January salaries this week. Commissioner Moore received the $1,700 needed yesterday, and each teacher will get a check next Saturday. The funds arrive with regularity and the teachers are relieved and pleased.
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Sumter
Moore
Ely's Cream Balm Promoted As Catarrh Cure
Advertisements claim Ely's Cream Balm clears catarrh with fast relief and gold standard status. Testimonials from W B Sperry Hartford Conn and J C Olmstead Ill praise the remedy for stopping discharge and easing irritation. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed by Ely Brothers New York.
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Ely
W. B. Sperry
Hartford
Conn
Myson
J. C
Olmstead
Orcola
Cts
Ely Brothers
Warren, St. New York
Better Service To Americus
Last week a loud complaint arose over Atlanta mail not reaching Americus until the day after posting. The Constitution routed via Columbus arrived the day after publication. Manager Clark Howell reported the issue to Sap t Terrell of the railway mail service, who began an investigation. Meanwhile the Constitution is now sent to Americus via Macon, the old route, arriving reliably on time.
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Atlanta Mail
Americus
Constitution
Columbus
Clark Howell
Sapt. Terrell
Railway Mail Service
Qatarrh Cure Reward Ad From J Cheney Co
Advertisement offers a reward for a catarrh cure that fails and praises Hali's Catarrh Cure. Mentions Toledo wholesalers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and Hale product lines. Claims cure works by acting on blood and system. Pace 75c per bottle. Demonstrates testimonial style with signatures and druggists listed.
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Hali
F. J. Cheney & CO. Propa
Toledo
J. Cheney
West & Truax Wholesale Drngeists
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hal
Tesimenia
Hal
Pension payments for Confederate widows in Sumter
Judge Thomas M. Allen says Georgia will quickly discharge pensions due to Sumter Confederate widows under the pension act. The governor to authorize the treasurer to pay about seventy five widows from unexpended 1900 funds, with a deficiency bill to cover the rest likely over four thousand dollars.
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Thomas M. Allen
Court of Ordinary
Sumter
Georgia
Loans Five Per Cent Choice City Loans Made at Five
City government offers bonds at five percent interest secured by the public works fund. G R B Ellis of Amerious Georgia authorized to negotiate and issue the loans. Local investors urged to consider the favorable rate and reliable repayment terms.
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Choice City
Ellis
Amerious
Arrival of New Spring Goods At Local Store
New stock opened featuring Percales, Ginghams, Muslins and White Goods. Hamburg Edgings and Valenciennes Laces in wide varieties at low prices. Ladies' Odd Hose now 12 1 2c to 25c per pair, Infants' Woolen Hose 10c to 25c, children’s hose at half price. Staples like Black Serge and Cheviots kept in full supply with aggressive pricing.
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Hamburg
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Geo. D. Wheatley
James Fricker
Jewelers
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
United States
G. T. Sullivan
Seaboard Air Line RR
Windsor Hotel
Americus Jewelry and
iMusic Company
Lis
Hudson's Deagstore
Hudson’s
Commissioner Moore
Atlanta
Ae Eeme Laie
T. B. Westbrook
B.D. Sheffield Company
Seo
Omce
Venkof
Westest
John W. Shiver
Uptown Ome
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