Roundup of Americus News and Gossip Short Items
A roundup from Americus notes Hadeons drugstore serving drinks as a new fountain arrives, local council issues easing after a three month dispute, and many eyeing upcoming county primary offices. Floods damage streets and railroad losses are reported, Dr. McLaughlin is seriously ill, and a local farmer earns 57 dollars from meat sales. Seaboard passenger trains resume after track repairs.
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Americus
Treaster Mitchell
Conny
Seaboard
Americus Banday
James F. Dann Announces Re election as Sumter Tax Collector
A longtime Sumter tax collector, James F. Dann, announces his candidacy for re election. His card appears today, stating he has served voters and taxpayers for years and expects strong support in the Democratic primary to present his claims for reelection.
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James FR. Dann
Sumter
Dann
More money for Sumter teachers in February payments
County School Commissioner Moore received a check for 1,882.25 dollars and the February payroll will be distributed among Sumter teachers next. The article notes prompt January settlement and the speed of payments, with some garbled text following.
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Moore
Final Tribute to Dr E J Eldridge at First Baptist Church
Hundreds gathered as Dr E J Eldridge was honored in a postponed funeral at First Baptist Church. Rev A B Campbell led a poignant service with 400 to 500 pupils present in the annex, flowers of rare beauty, and hymns touching all. The casket procession concluded at Oak Grove cemetery after a moving address.
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E. J. Eldridge
A. B. Campbell
Troy
Ala
Eldridge
Lilla Johnson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Council votes for back salaries of police chiefs and officers
The city council last night passed a unanimous motion to pay back salaries owed to Chief Wheeler, Lieutenant Qobb, and Officer Albriton, amid a clash with the Police Board. An ordinance fixing board election of officials was read and postponed for final passage amid questions of council authority.
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Wheeler
Qobb
Oficer Albriton
Supreme Court
Loe Council
Police Board
Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office 1902
Complete list of unclaimed mail as of March 17 1902 in Americus Georgia with names such as Bannett Blackburn Crawford Miss Dixon Isabella and Reed Georgia, noting 14 day deadline before transfer to Dead Letter Office Washington.
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Americus
Washington
G—Griffin
F. H
Gard
Garbuck
Miss Souste
Hancock
L. A
Harvey
J—Jones
Mise Oliver
Joiner Mamie
Jackson
Arthur
M—Moore
Loa'er
Mashman
Mr. Irby
P—Powel
Angeline
R—Robertson
John T
Reed
Mia
Visitors and arrivals mark Americus social page
The Americus social column lists numerous visitors and residents arriving or returning, including Mrs Lott Warren for Waycross church, Mrs Mary Webb of Buena Vista visiting Mrs G I Williams, Col Augustus Harrie of Hustle Ga, Mercer law students Bert Small and Farlow Callaway, Miss Carver of Dawson, G Morgan Eldridge of Tampa, Mrs J G Dean of Dawson, Mrs Bessie Kleckley recovering with upcoming millinery opening, Miss Viola Rodgers from Sumter visiting at 233 Jackson, Miss Eva Ware from Albany visiting Miss Ethel Shipp, Mrs Laura B Miller returning to New York, Mrs Athelia Johnson Irwin of Columbia, and other locals and travelers. Dr J R Statham returns from Baltimore after study, and Charles Black formerly of Americus comes to visit.
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Mary Webb
Buena Viste
G. I. Williams
Col
Augustus Harrie
Hustle
Bert Small
Farlow
Callaway
Mercer Law School
Miss Carver
Dawson
Allen House
City council approves light contract saving city funds
The city council reaches a new street lighting contract with the electric company, cutting six to eight lights mainly in suburbs while preserving service. The deal saves about 9600 annually, runs for one year from April 1, and charges 4000 per year for sixty seven arc lights on a moonlight schedule, with two city lights remaining near the depot and city hall.
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Electric Lighting Company
Fair Lana
Early primary arouses county election interest
The recent announcements of several candidates for county offices raise election interest. The slate includes legislative members to constable, with probate judge the only exception. Many aspirants have been active for some time, though the Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee has not yet convened.
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Sumter County
Democratic Executive Committee
Anthracite Miners May Gall A Strike Convention At Shamokin
Delegates from districts 1 7 and 9 of the United Mine Workers gathering in Shamokin Pa for a three district convention with a focus on eight hour day union grievances and operator relations. Officials expect Mitchell to arrive and anticipate closed door talks with district leaders about potential strike action and union recognition.
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers of Districts
Mitchell
Wilson
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Hartlein
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
West Virginia
Mr. Mitchell
Americus Enjoys Florida Berries at Local Feast
Americus featured a berry feast yesterday with strawberries costing thirty kopeks per quart. Despite origin in Florida, the fruit offered fine flavor and accompanied by increased coal usage for the event.
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Americus
Florida
Penn Tobacco Co Bond Premium List for No 1 Georgia Cracker
Penn Tobacco Co of Reidsville North Carolina issues its latest Bond premium list for No 1 Georgia Cracker and Natural Leaf tobacco. The lithographed color design is marketed as handsome and available free for the asking to all, regardless of tobacco use.
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Penn Tobacco Co
Reidsville
N.C
Penn
Ghose Yow Dress Goods Spring Specials
Shelves filled with Ghose Yow dress goods and shoppers selecting. 40-inch Albatross and Batiste, all wool spring shades, worth 75c, special at 50c. 45-inch Etamines Crepes and Mistral Cloth, light colors in new shades, worth $1, special at 85c.
15 Pieces Beautiful Ha Buti Silks Best Quality
A sale listing offers 15 pieces of Ha Buti silks described as beautiful quality with white and colored stripe effects. Priced at 50 cents per piece.
Wash Goods Enthrall Shoppers With New Prints
Crisp bright fabrics flood the wash goods section with 1 000 yards of vivid cottons priced 25 cents and 180 000 yards of imported mercerized Madras stripes and cords. Also 15 pieces silk stripe cotton voiles in green yellow and black with white, offered at 50 cents.
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Merceriz
Madras
Thrifty Wire Fences and Lincolnton Fire News
Thrifty wire fences are praised for durability and economy as Ellwood fencing gains popularity for varied uses. A February 1910 Lincolnton fire destroyed depot, freight cars, and about 100 bales of cotton, prompting city aid to prevent further damage. Santos-Dumont accepts invitation to St Louis exposition for balloon contests and shed planning, with travel details noted.
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Charlotte
N. C
Lincolnton
Chester and Lenoir
Seaboard Air Line
St. Louis
Santos-Dumont
Paris
New York
Nugent Faces Life Term Over Alleged Debt
Louisville report details T. Nugent of E. H. Nugent & Co facing possible life imprisonment for debt unless $14,400 is produced. Creditors claim funds from a prior stock sale were misused after a store failure. Court rulings through Evans, the circuit, and the US Supreme Court are noted, with an appeal and bond discussed.
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Nugent
hgiWe
di Evans
Gent
Circuit
Evans’ Sion
Supreme Court of United States
Pru
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Hadeon
Council
Kundey
McLaughlin
Farlow Street
Americas
Lee Street
Court House
Bumter
Bessie Kleckley
Viola Rodgers
Wre. Eshton Buchanan
Jackson Street
Eva Ware
Albany
Ethel Shipp
Taylor Street
Laura B. Miller
D. T. Wilson
Athelia Johnson Irwin
Columbia
A. K. Schumpert
O. M. Wheatley
Martha Wheatley
White Springs
Fla
Lillie O. Bellingrath
Atlanta
G. W. Council
J. R. Statham
Baltimore
Charles Black
United Mine Workers
Shamokin, PA
Geo D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
the Gaster
Thompson
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Georgia
Jer Foley
Army
London
Chicago
Scotland
Kim
Garfield
Harry A Garfield
Cleveland
Garfold
William A. Rodamberg
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