Tales of the Town Terse News From Americus Area
Brief local items touch on Cronje Roberts age notes, cotton mill hopes, a sheriff’s race, marriages, Americus peach bloom, a cannery idea, and reflects on local life. Mentions Ladysmith siege, Postmaster Smith, Allen House, cotton factory plans, peach and corn crops, tomato shipments, Col Ed Littleton forecast, scrap iron sale, political moves in Sumter, rural mail route, Jamesville factory project, Harry Breele’s move, an accidental shooting, and business openings.
Elected Board of Health and City Officials Named
The council elected Dr. B. B. Hudson city physician again after his Cuba service, along with J. H. Hagerty J. W. Hightower H. M. Hansford E. A. Lockett M. S. Edwards and J. H. McKenzie to the board of health for the fall term. City assessors named J. W. Shiver Hugh L. Mize and P. H. Williams. four school board members elected U. B. Harrold G. T. Miller J. T. Stallings and L. J. Blalock. An ordinance imposes a severe penalty for harboring infectious disease cases without reporting to the city physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Hudson
Board of Health
Colonsaa
Ray
Cuba
J. H. Hagerty
J. W. Hightower
H. M. Hansford
E. A. Lockett
M. 8. Edwards
J. H. McKenzie
Messrs
J. W. Shiver
Hugh L. Mize
P. H. Williams
Free Blood Balm Promise in Publicity Ad
An old style medical advertisement promotes B. B. B. Blood Balm for skin and blood disorders. It claims to purify blood, heal ulcers and eruptions, and treat deep seated conditions like cancer and rheumatism. The copy urges trials, free sample, and mail order from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Went After the Finny Tribe
Local bulls and bears seek rural quiet as cotton inactivity grows. A buggy load of Taurus talent returned with a fine string of breams and perch. The late arrival of "Bobs" at Ladysmith drew similar excitement as fishermen answered questions about the laager of the finny tribe. A general business suspension and a grand cotton stampede are planned, with Brain and Taurus meeting on the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Brain and Taurus
Purling Atreamlet
Not Marching Upon Americus Assaulting Column to Pursue Another
Brigadier General Pringle and Salvation Army forces planned to attack Americus but moved flank toward Macon yesterday. Pringle and staff were expected for a brief stay, but redirected to Macon due to urgent needs. It is hoped he may still visit Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonte
Pringle
Salvation Army
Americus
Macon
Train Stalls In Tunnel Tragedy Strikes Circus Train
A traveling show train stalled in a tunnel in Tennessee causing near death for several aboard. Many animals suffered, with some horses found dead after the train moved again, highlighting the peril faced by circus personnel and passengers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Tennessee
Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americas
A parade of residents and visitors moving through Americus announces travels to Oklahoma Birmingham Nashville Perry and Jacksonville. Notables include Mrs John L Harper Mrs Laura B Miller Miss Bertie Cook and Judge T J Tharpe, with Livingston and Wooten choosing Lexington for study.
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Miss Nunn
Perry
Huntington
T. J. Tharpe
Court of Ordinary
Webster
Americus
Woman with the Broom Queen of Home and Hearth
A poem depicting a woman with a broom ruling her domestic realm with cheer. She sings while sweeping, her home a garden of affection and light. The verses celebrate her strength, grace, and steadfast care over family and space.
Fragmentary health notice on baldness remedies mix
A garbled passage discusses a remedy mix claimed to stimulate the system and ward off baldness. It mentions Loft Parx Kitten in water and references Ty, Kite Perry David, and broad exposure to something, but the text is unclear and largely unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kite Perry David
Seventeen Burned to Death in Newark Tenement Fire
Fifteen persons died in a Newark Italian district tenement fire at Morris and Fourteenth avenues. Thirteen bodies were recovered within hours. The eight story frame building, once a church, trapped occupants in 10 foot rooms. Fire was deemed incendiary. Vitovo Credavo was arrested on suspicion, denying involvement. Two victims were hospitalized. The disaster left dozens of families, mostly children, grief stricken as rescuers cleared debris.
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Newark
N.J
Morris
Fourteenth Avenues
Vitovo
di Prola
Edwards
Credavo
Taft Orders Philippine Commission Meeting For March Twenty Seventh
Judge Taft, president of the Philippine Commission, informs fellow commissioners that the body will convene March 27. Taft’s judicial resignation takes effect tomorrow as he prepares for a long absence from the United States. The old commission winds up its affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wasatxatox
Philippine Commission
United States
J. Taft
Governor Tanner Ill in New Orleans Visit
Governor Tanner of Illinois arrived with his wife and secretary in New Orleans and was taken to the St Charles hotel. He may be confined to his room and the party plans to depart for Florida tonight if travel is possible. Also noted is the resumption of work at Ameri cas Sugar Refining in Jersey City after a week shutdown for fever. A MT A convention adjourned in Canton—rooms and association officer conferences followed.
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New Orleans
Tanner
Illinois
St Charles
Mra Tanner
Florida
New York
Sugar House of the Americas Sugar Refining Company
Jersey City
Dever
Sheldon’s Edition of Topeka Capital Debuts with Christian Policy
The Sheldon edition of the Topeka Capital goes to press at 2 27 am and prints about 100000 copies, with Chicago and New York tied editions later. The lead item is Bishop John Vincent’s morning prayer, while the paper emphasizes temperance, anti cigarette events, and a Christian editorial stance, including prohibition and antiwar positions.
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Torrxa
Sheldon
Topeka
Nena
Central Congregational Church
Chicago
New York
Sneldon
John A. Vincent
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
Sheldom
Erie Baie
Kansas City
Las
Taper
Capital
Conaa
Powers and Davis Secretly Removed in Kentucky
In London Kentucky March 12 a large dispatch says Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davis were brought from Washington to Lawrenceburg and then to London in custody. Legislature met as rumors of warrants and arrests for Republican legislators circulated amid fears tied to Governor Goebel’s assassination. Militias watched around the statehouse while more troops were expected.
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Louisville
Enya
Powers
Davia
Laxingtom
Ors
Igton
Lawrenceburg
Louisville Southern
Sdes
Timate
Goebel
Williaks
London
Lewi
Statehouse Square
Peake
Secretary of State
Frankfort
Craddock Kills Sharp in Courthouse Jury Room
Avpatusia Alabama March 14 Will Craddock shot and killed Thomas Sharp in the courthouse jury room this morning. They had been gambling and quarreled over a card. Sharp accused Craddock of cheating but the matter seemed settled. Craddock then grabbed Sharp's pistol and fired point blank at Sharp's forehead. Both men are jailed without bail awaiting further proceedings.
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Avpatusia
Ala
Will Craddock
Thomas Sharp
Sharp
Craddock
Aera Caresse
Fire Leaves Town of High Springs Decimated
Fire originating in P. E. Holton & Co. drug store swept through High Springs Florida destroying three buildings and fifteen stores with one ware. seven business houses remain and major outlets including Holton’s drug store, H Walsh’s shoe, a general store, News and Sentinel printing offices were burned. Separately Judge Emory Speer denied discharge for A. Ty Wheeler and H. B. Watts amid actions over mail fraud and conspiracy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Springs
Fla
Bian Springs
P. E. Holton & Co
Imatin
Jatand’ag
Holton
H. Walsh
Shoeaks Si
Savanna
Emory Speer
A. Ty Wheeler
J. S Wheeler
H. B. Watts
O. J. Watts
Bn Rane
D. A. Tyson
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Cronje
Roberts
Bobs
Kitchener
Birmingham News
Neill
Sumter
Mary
Augusta Chronicle
Postmaster Smith
Lee County
Allen House
South
Ed Littleton
Pilsbury
C. 5
Horn
County ‘Democratic Executive Committee
J. J. Murray
Smith
Lewis
Jamesville
Harry H. Breele
City
Jackson Ville
Washington
The
Southern Railway
Walters Place
Mir. J. L. Harper
Oak Ball
Ely
Fresh Garden Seeds
Hudson's Drug’ Store
John L. Harper
Oklahoma
Harry Fain
Bainbridge
A. J. Hamil
Laura B. Miller
James Callaway
M. Callaway
Jewel Johnson
Fitzgerald
Bertie Cook
Hamilton, Ga
C. C. Hawkins
College Street
R. T. Byrd
C. H. Byrd
Leeton
E. A. Rankins
Florence D. Hollis
J. L. Hand
Pelham
Perry Clegg, Jr
B. H. Jossey
Hart Jossey
Buena Vista
Lula Walters
Albany
W. W. Hooks
D. T. Wilson
Lee Street
A. Smith
J. L. Kleckley
Lula Hay
Nashville, Tenn
George Poole
Jacksonville
W. C. Poole
James Harris, Jr
Americna
Will Wooten
Lexington
Canttanoogs
Topeka Capital
Davis
Riase
Taylor Bulag
Ion Brighton
J. T. Holleman
Georgia Tha
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