Protection for the eye from heated rays with Diamond Spectacles
The article explains that most light sources emit heat along with light. It notes solar light is about seventy percent heat and electric light about eighty percent, gas about ninety, and petroleum about ninety four. It states that protective eyewear should filter out the heated rays and claims Diamond Spectacles accomplish this. Thompson & Anderson are cited as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Thompson & Anderson
Suits to Order Through Local Haberdashery Network
Orders for Spring Suits are flowing to W D Bailey's Haberdashery. Measurements are taken, sent to Jacob Reed's Sons in Philadelphia, cut by first class tailors, checked by the tailoring manager, then delivered free of express charges. The Haberdashery markets correct styles of men's wear from head to foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bailey
Delphia
Peoples National Bank Opens In Windsor Hotel
The Peoples National Bank moved yesterday into its new corner Windsor location in the Hotel Windsor building. The elegant, light filled bank features carved oak counters marble bases and brass railings with private offices and a rear directors room opening to the Windsor arcade. Bank officials hope the new quarters will boost prosperity and attract millionaires to deposit in a popular secure institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peop
Georgia
Exchange Bank of Macon
Southern Bank of Savannah
Peoples’ National
Windsor
Windsor’s Bank
Tax Times
Reconpen
People's National
Americas
Clements Confirmed Inter State Commerce Commissioner
The senate confirmed Judson Clements as inter state commerce commissioner amid Georgia delegation praise. Senator Gordon plans rest in New York due to poor health with many Georgia lawmakers also affected by illness in Washington. Congress advances tariffs while memorial days for Senator Plumb and Rep Spinola consume much time, with many members absent during speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasturxatoy
Senate
Fon
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Washington
Clements
Senator Gordon
New York
Bob Lee
Virginia
South
Congress
House
Plumb
Kansas
Francia B. Spinola
Arrest of Gene Crowder on alleged assault and self defense
Gene Crowder, a colored man, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff McArthur on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Authorities are not expected to pursue the case, with Crowder claimed to have acted in self defense after being attacked with a club by Simon Anthony, who has not been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Crowder
McArthur
Simon Anthony
Crowder
Savannah roads seek equal May week rates for merchants
A fragmentary note from Col. K. B. Goodman, general freight and passenger agent, states that the Savannah road will offer the same rate as the Richmond and Casville. Drivers and merchants express willingness to cooperate for May week, with roads broadly backing merchants' plans.
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O. K
Savannah
Col. K
Goodman
Richmond & Casville
Segattamat
Sferchant
Not Guilty In One Case As County Court Delivers Verdicts
The county court convened for the March term with Judge J C Mathews presiding. Hugh Chapman was tried for selling liquor to a minor. after a prior mistrial the jury found him not guilty. Other cases ended with verdicts including larceny, adultery, and fornication fines.
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Hugh Chapman
J. C Mathews
Hudson
Col
L. N. Hudson
Hardeman
J. A. Hixon
Phoebe Putnam
Wilson Dennis
Bugg Chapman
Buster Mims
Chapman
Messia, Fort & Watson
Blalock
Assaulted by Three Men Leaves Veal Beating and Fear
John Veal a feeble minded white resident of the twenty eighth district was waylaid by three men returning from work. They beat him with a heavy stick and fired after him as he fled. Veal’s father intends to prosecute. The article notes the vernal equinox and an Easter reference. Cliff Clay survives a fall from a second to first floor. Several altercations occur in the city with white and black residents involved in brawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veal
Twenty
Veal
Clift Clay
C. C. Clay
4. K. Taylor
Cliff
Resignations Leave Americus Light Infantry With Vacancy
The Americus Light Infantry faces a commanding officer vacancy after Capt. Bagby and then Mr. M. S. Harper resigned due to business duties. A Wednesday meeting will decide on a new captain, with Lt. W. F. Clarke and Lt. J. F. Mathis as leading candidates, and a general election probable to fill the post. Separately, a church dispute centers on Rev. Snow and Rev. Williams over a planned revival at the Hotel Windsor square, with the bishop ruling for Williams and a tent revival set for April 10 at the corner of Church and Roanestream near the cenotery.
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Marper
Americus Light Infantry
I. C. Bagby
M.S. Harper
Harper
Bagley
W. F Clarke
Mr. Snow
Williams
Americas
Windsor Square
Snow
Church
Roanestream
J. L. Morrill
Macon
Change in Sam Railroad office and assorted notices
There will be a change today in the Sam railroad office in this city. Mr. E. A Smith will transfer to Birmingham. Mr. Mills moves from Helena to Americus. Mr. O Neall becomes Helena agent. The Americus Light Infantry offers a ring for the largest sale of concert tickets. Tickets available at Clarke Hooper or the library. The concert is set for Tuesday March 29. Mr. Allen sold stock to Mr. T Katiner of Rome and plans shipping goods to Rome. The Tilsea job office offers wedding invitations with stylish stationery.
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Sam Railroad
E. A Smith
Birmingham
Als
Milla
Helena
Americas
O'Neall
Lyons
Smith
Americus
Mills
Americus Light Infantry
Jus
Fricker & Bros
Clarke & Hooper
Tim Allen
Mr. T. Kattiner
Rome
Mr. Kattiner
Thornton Wheatley
Mr. Allen
Town Briefs and Court Notes Highlight Local Day
Deputy Sheriff McArthur to move his family to the city today. In police court Ken Dawson received a ten dollar fine and twenty days for disorderly conduct. A drunken youth with a knife roamed near the courthouse, unmolested as officers were absent. Floral displays and conservatory remarks noted at local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
George Stanfield
Ken Dawson
Court House
Powers & Weightman
Sepor
Davenport Drug Co
That Republican Convention Delegates Elected at Round Top Hall
A colored Republicans meeting at Round Top Hall selected delegates to the Fort Valley district and state conventions. Henry Martin spoke in favor of Farmers Alliance planks. David Dudley drew a pistol after a disagreement. Delegates chosen: district D A Dudley A D Bonio M C Hawkins C W Shoots. state D A Dudley M H Burnette Jacob Mason H J Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Top Hall
Fort Valley
Henry Martin
Farmers’ Alliance
David Dudley
Dudley
D. A. Dudley
A. D Bonio
M. C. Hawkins
C. W. Shoots
M. H. Burnette
Jacob Mason
HJ. Martin
Store Se Plates Spark Rush as Vacant Lot Becomes Display Space
Fragmented ad copy describes relentless price cuts to spur consumption and stock reduction. The piece touts heavy sales of Se plates, promises a new epoch of pricing, and notes plans to convert a vacant lot into a temporary storage and display area for refrigerators stoves water coolers and assorted wares from the Artisan Corner including porcelain pans irons and tins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sian
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Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Trust CO
aAmercur
Dozier’s
AVERA
P. A. Catchings
Cotton Avenue
H. Scarborough
S and Yeoport Drug Co
Americus, H
Bcarborough
Ellaville
Jacob Reed
Phila
Haberdasher
Haberdashery
FP. A. Catchings
Cousin Phil
Tom Guice
B. H. Josey
Georgia Colony
Judson C
Waylard
Lee
Lamar
Jim Calhoun
Wen
Ameria
Mae Bold Mio Tock
Goyter
Tilsea
Deloge
Byron
Revublican Conventio
Prass
Butler & Berry
Artesian
Tonga
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