Dwellling on Hancock Burns in Early Morning Fire
A two story dwelling at Hill and Hancock streets owned by Atlanta Building and Loan Association was destroyed, with all furniture and effects of the Hardy family. Mrs Hardy, ill, was carried from the blaze. A boarder on the second floor barely escaped. Insurance covered $1000 of furniture loss. $200 in cash and the trunk were burned. Firemen battled the blaze as wind carried embers a half mile.
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Hill and
Hancock Streets
Atlanta Building and Loan Association
G. W. Hardy
Hardy
Seaboard
Fortune for a Plantation Investment in Mississippi
L F Humber of Columbus, with a fellow local businessman, invested a fortune by purchasing a Mississippi plantation for 50000 dollars. Humber, who recently visited the state to oversee his farming interests, joined forces with another Columbus figure to acquire the large tract, reportedly paying about 50 dollars per acre. The property value is believed to exceed the purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
L. F. Humber
Columbus
Mississippi
Hamber
W. L. Tillman
Timely Information Saves Two From Tragedy in Ohio
Mrs. Geo Long of New Straiteville Ohio avoided a dreadful fate after a persistent cough awoke her nightly. Dr King s New Discovery cured her and also treated Mr Long s severe pneumonia. The remedy promises guaranteed relief with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar with free trials at E J Eldridge drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Long
New Straiteville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
E. J. Eldridge
Three Changes of Location
Mr R L McMath who bought the Windsor residence on Bees Park moved in yesterday. John Windsor and wife will stay at D M Borum's home during Americas visit. Thornton Wheatley and family moved into the former McMath residence on Jackson street awaiting repairs to their burned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McMath
Windsor
Bees Park
Americas
John Windsor
D. M. Borum
Thornton Wheatley
Jackson Street
E. G. Buchanan
Wheatley
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures a leg sore
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in ten days. It is promoted for ulcers wounds burns boils pain and piles. Cure guaranteed at 25 cents by E J Eldridge druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
E. J. Eldridge
Blaze at Times-Recorder office alley
A late night fire near the Times-Recorder office drew hundreds who watched flames race along the alley. The blaze started in a train box and burned briefly before chemical apparatus and buckets of water stopped it with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea
Times-Recorder
State liquor and other taxes due April first
Americus businesses face April first tax deadlines as the state collects $200 per saloon wholesale house and distillery. Last year’s liquor tax total reached $142,000 with expected growth this year. Additional levies on pool tables pistol sales sewing machines sewing shows and cotton futures are projected to bring in tens of thousands more, funding the school fund and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Auarter
Pale-Faced Girl Needs Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
A pale face with dizziness and exertional breath shortage signals malnutrition. The remedy urged is Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil, promoted as improving appetite and color. A sample is offered from Scott & Lowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Lowne
Pearl Street
New York
Elliott's Death Depicted as Tragic Atlanta Suicide
News of the death of R. E. Elliott, former editor of the News at Ellaville, reached Americas yesterday morning. He ended his life at Folsom's Hotel in Atlanta by taking poison, leaving a note to Dr. Bart. Elliott, 34, unmarried, was well known in Ellaville and Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Elliott
Americas
Folsom’s
Atlanta
Elliott
Ellaville
Americus
Bart
Vermifuge to Ease Worm Trouble in Children
If a child is cross or peevish it may be troubled with worms. WHILE S CREAM VERMIFUGE will remove the worms and restore natural cheerfulness. Price 25 cents. John R Hadeon.
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John R. Hadeon
Farmers Sell Home Raised Bacon To American Merchants
Sumter county farmers are selling large amounts of home raised meat to American merchants. Local wagons carry hams shoulders and bacon daily with reports of thousands of pounds already sold. The prosperity note highlights farmers supplying their own meat to cosmopolitan buyers. A stray line promotes a topical remedy, TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT, priced at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Americas
Times-Recorder
May Decide To Wear Stripes In Court
Albert Kline of Atlanta, convicted of cheating and swindling, faces a twelve month term in the chain gang. He may choose to don prison stripes while awaiting further action. He lacks clear plans, with possible options including paying 375 to stay local or serving six months. If appealed, the case could delay for months. Sheriff Bell has restricted privileges since confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kline
Atlanta
Kline
Alabama
Supreme Court
Bell
Americus
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
The ad claims Ballard’s Snow Liniment soothes pain from inflammation heat sores and ulcers. It notes price 25 cents and 50 cents and is endorsed by Jno R Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Price
Jno
R. Hudeon
Looks Like He's a Candidate for Governor
Savannah friends have formed a club to back Hon. Fleming du Bignon for governor. The first meeting drew 320 members and discussed campaign plans to educate voters about du Bignon and South Georgia.
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Fleming du Bignon
Savannah
duBignon
South Georgia
Hunters Face Tight Window Before Partridge and Dove Close
A warning notes a March 15 closing date for the partridge and dove season. It urges lawful hunting until then and laments the rapid dove slaughter in baited fields, urging compliance with state law to protect game. The piece also plugs HERBINE with a 50 cent price, attributed to John R. Haudeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Guerry Returns to Railroading on Plant System
After years in Americus law practice, E. L. Guerry moves headquarters to Thomasville and resumes railroad work as bellcard operator on the Plant System between Albany and Thomasville. The ad notes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for cough relief at 25 and 50 cents, signed by Jobo K. Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Jobo K. Hudson
New Compress for Americus May Be Larger and Ready Soon
A report says Americus may have another larger compress in operation by the next crop move. It would be a standard square area, likely owned by the same company that operates the press here, with a decision expected in two or three days.
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Americus
Donkeys and Quinine Cure Mentioned in Odd Ad
An old advertisement touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine claiming to cure a cold in the head. The quirky copy urges many donkeys in the world to take the remedy for rapid relief.
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Kermott’s
For Sale 10000 Strawberry Plants at Reduced Price
Ten thousand strawberry plants offered for sale at a reduced price. Contact 14 S. M. Gorpy in Americus, Georgia for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Gorpy Americus, Ga
One Day Cold Cure Advertised by Ker Mott’s Chocolates
An old advertisement touts a cold cure called Ker Mott’s Chocolates Laxative Gamine. It claims relief from head cold and sore throat with a laxative product and includes a persuasive line about honesty being affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ker- Mott's
Anguyia
Excommunication of Count Tolstoi by Holy Synod
The Holy Synod proclaims the excommunication of Count Leo Tolstoi the Russian novelist and social reformer for anti orthodox and anti ecclesiastical writings and speeches. The circular states he has withdrawn from communion with the orthodox church and remains excommunicated until reconciliation.
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St. Petersonia
Holy Synod
Count Tolstoi
Leo Tolstoi
Orthodox Church
Senate Confirms Nominations and Close Session
Washington date line reports the Senate confirmed all nominations then adjourned at 1 55 o'clock sine die. The action ends the extra session on March 9 with no further business scheduled.
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Senate
Washington
Presidential nominations to Senate for treaty commission
The president sent nominations to Senate to form a commission to carry into effect article 7 of the treaty with Spain. Nominated are William E Chandler New Hampshire Gerrit J Deikema Michigan James Perry Wood Ohio William A Maury District of Columbia and William L Chambers Alabama. William E Fuller Iowa named first assistant attorney general. Also announced are several army and navy promotions. The second item reports a rumor that the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad will be leased for 999 years to the Pennsylvania system to help control soft and hard coal prices.
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Spain
Wasminatos
Senate
United States
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Gerrit J. Deikema
Michigan
James Perry Wood
Ohio
William A. Maury
District of Columbia
William L. Chambers
Alabama
William E. Fuller
Iowa
Wasuixctos
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio
Bryan blames McKinley on Nicaragua canal failure
William J. Bryan arrives at the Hoffman House citing canal sponsorship by the McKinley administration as the cause of the Nicaragua project collapsing. He denounces railroad stocks and trusts while predicting Republican decline, and explains Nebraska legislature deadlock via railroad influence and senate vacancies.
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Bryan
McKinley
New York
William J. Bryan
Hoffman House
Transcontinental Railroads
McKinley Administration
Republican Party
Nebraska
Senate
Kaiser With Wry Wound Report Sparks China Quip
Beachy March 8 bulletins say Emperor William’s condition is satisfactory with sleep, bandage changes free of inflammation and minor swelling of a right eye. A cable to Prince Henry of Prussia ends with a facetious line about having just come from China. New Orleans notes W H Laird prominent western turfman is dead. body to Bedford Iowa for burial.
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China
Beachy
Emperor William
Prince Henry of
Prussia
W. H. Laird
Bedford
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Hancock Burns
State
Hudson
du Bignon
Price Sie
John R. Hudson
John R. Haudeon
Americus Man
Count Tolstos
Holy Synod of Greek Church
Nicaragua
Kaiser
Turtha
Johnston
State of
Hurd
Detroit
Michigan Drug Company
Mich
E J. Elddrige
Americus, Ga
Bali
James F. Ballard
St. Louis, Ma
Paris
Uae
Lee
College
Church
Jacksn Reese Park
City
M,. Callaway
Americus, Georgia
Barlow Block
J. J. Hanesley
White
Ova
James
Fl “Ball Pard
t._Louls
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