Nelms Arrested for Larceny After Trust in Americus
A. Nelms former Nelms Racket Store Co head and Griffin pants representative was arrested on a larceny after trust complaint by K. Gresham. Police Cobb and Oliver nabbed him on Hampton Street. Gresham values the missing sample pants at about $225 and says the company may press charges if settlement fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelms
Nelms
Griffin
K. Gresham
Nelme
Hampton Street
Cobb
O Liver
Gresham
Americus
Mr. Gresham
Taxpayers challenge method of transferring tax executions
Taxpayers with issued executions plan to test transferring tax fi fas to money lenders and investors who profit from high interest. For years transfers have occurred with county earning little while lenders gain. Some delinquents will seek court guidance on whether collection follows this method or the law.
Edridge Accepts Position With Nashville Street Railway Co
Mr G Morgan Edridge has accepted a desirable position with the Nashville street railway company. Formerly city engineer of Americus for years and then long time head of Defiance Ohio waterworks, he resigned to take the Nashville post. Mr T J Felder of Americus serves as general superintendent of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Morgan Edridge
Nashville Street Railway Co
Nashville
Eldridge
Americus
Defiance
Ohio
Nashville Company
T. J. Felder
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Ton ic
A patent medicine claim announces a stomach weakness remedy from a South American nervine tonic. It asserts instant relief from first dose, universal cure, and permanent safety. Sold by E. J. Eldridge in Americus Georgia with typical testimonial language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Iraggiet
Americus, Ga
Captain Thomas M. Allen Enters Race For Ordinary
Captain Thomas M. Allen announces his bid for Sumter County ordinary. A longtime Sumter resident and old Confederate veteran, he is widely respected and expects broad support at the January election.
Murderer Harrell brought to Americus for Webster County trial
Sheriff Horn of Webster county brought in John Henry Harrell yesterday and the negro will be held in Sumter county jail for safety until the April term Webster court. Harrell faces murder charges for killing a near Preston resident some time ago. Also included is an advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease claiming to relieve foot pains and worn shoes, with prices and ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Horn
Webster County
John Henry Harrell
Sumter County
Webster Court
Harrell
Muother
Preston
Americ 18
Random Local Tidbits On Guano and Gates
A miscellany of brief items notes soft guano sales fading, Central depot furniture arriving in handsome oak and ready for occupancy within two weeks. Forsyth street nickels provoke alarms, Kizzie Hammond jailed for an assault, and weather fronts bring heavy freezing across the region. Faust at the opera, a horse killed after a kick, cotton prices shift dramatically from 1900s levels to today. Local politics tease early primaries, soldiers’ fame meets Georgia, and town chatter runs through a spectrum of oddities and notices.
J P Chapman Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
A formal announcement appears today naming J P Chapman as candidate for county treasurer. Democratic voters in Sumter are urged to support him, noting his wartime service with the Fifth Georgia and long residence in Sumter with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Chapman
Bugg Chapman
Sumter
Fifth
Georgia
Samtor
Horton Awaiting Supreme Court Decision In Bivins Slaying
J L Horton slayer of Tom Bivins faces a decision from the Supreme Court on a potential new trial or continued ten-year manslaughter sentence. Convicted at the 1899 term and jailed after bond denial, Horton’s fate hinges on the court ruling. Also argued this week was Jim Austin seeking a life sentence reduction for a Christmas killing near Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
J. L. Horton
Tom Bivins
Supeeme
Horton
Littlejohn
Tom Bigins
Jim Austin
Austin
Americus
Robinson Returned After Florida Manhunt
Sheriff McArthur brought Monroe Robinson back from DeLand Florida where he fled after killing Harper Washington on North Jackson Street near the variety works several months ago. Washington named the shooting as without cause before dying. Robinson claims the shooting was accidental and was reportedly involved in a confrontation with another man in Tampa where he was shot but not seriously hurt.
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McArthur
DeLand
Fla
Monroe Robinson
Harper Washington
Robinson
Ed Washington
Florida
Washington
North Jackson Street
Variety Works
Tampa
Fugitives Captured in Florida in Washington Killing
Monroe Robertson who killed Har per Washington in Americas months ago and fled has been captured by the Deland sheriff and will be confined in Sumter County jail. Sheriff McArthur left for Florida to bring Robertson back. Washington’s slayer was caught days ago but requisition papers delayed his return. The killing appeared unprovoked. Robertson and Washington met near Wheatley’s on Jackson Street and a fatal shot ended the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Robertson
Harper Washington
Americas
Deland
Florida
Sumter County
McArthur
Robertson
Washington
Wheatley
Jackson Street
How Different in America Open Stock Subscriptions at Walton Mill
In under a month after Walton Cotton Mill Company opened subscription books, its $75,000 capital stock is fully subscribed in written obligations. Notably Monroe has a $150,000 mill but Walton county contributed only $4,200 of the new stock. A stockholders meeting to perfect the organization is set for next Monday. Will Americus follow suit?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Cotton Mill Company
Monroe
Walton County
Americus
Judge A C Speer Announces Race For Sumter Ordinary
The formal announcement of Judge A C Speer for the office of ordinary of Sumter county appears this morning. He has served the office for years and asks Democrats for support in the primary, pledging continued care and fidelity in his official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Speer
Sumter County
Birds of Passage Coming and Going
A local society column notes many residents and visitors from Americus and nearby towns traveling for business or leisure. Individuals named include Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Stewart of Lake Butler and Macon, Mrs. W. H. Hall of Atlanta, Miss Willie Lou Davis, Miss Flossie Dunn, Miss Mary Pickett, Miss Eloise Pickett, Mrs. J. B. Dann, Mrs. Janie Hill of Montezuma, Miss Lula Walters, and others visiting relatives or returning home. Several travel to Macon, Savannah, Albany, Milledgeville, and Charleston.
Advertised Letters List Names and Addressees
A list of names alphabetically categorized by initials appears as advertised letters. Notable entries include Birdsong, W F Bailey, Susan Bil ling, Miss Teet, Coleman, Reanbell, Emphyst, Aleone, Elbridge, G W Elder, Frazier Mattie, Glosing Ida, Hongabook Shepherd, Johnson H 0 Koedick, Miss ML McUann, Seamans Ed F, Smith W A, Scot Bill, Shuler Mamie, Miss Mamie Cee Fraug Gj, Timmons, Wright, Mandie Mise, Blanche Wilson, Miss Walton, Webb Queente, Ballle Mrs, Sanrn P M.
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B—Birdsong
Bird
W. F
Billing
Susan
Bailey
Teet
C Coleman
Reanbell
E—Emphyst
Aleone
Elbridge
G W
Elder
W L
F—Frazier
Mattie
G—Glosing
Ida
H—Hongabook
Sheperd
J—Tohnson
K—Koedick
ML M—Mcuann
Seaman
Cotton price line sparks long summer battle in Americas
The text notes a ten cent levy on each bale of cotton left in Americas and claims owners will fight the measure all summer if needed. It emphasizes a sharp economic clash and likely resistance from cotton holders amid broader market tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Triumphal Entry of Lord Roberts
A union jack raised over the Bloomfontein presidency marks Roberts victory as Boer resistance falters. The entry, amid cheers, ends with Steyn fleeing to Kroonstadt as British troops patrol the city. Kruger vows death, while Joubert praises British soldiers' courage and the Free State government moves.
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Lexpos
Lady Roberts
Bloomfontein
Orange Free State Burghera
Mr. Wer
Lord Roberts
Frazer
Roberts
Free State
Steyn
Kroonstadt
Lord Roberta
Bloemfontein
Half Way House
Pretoria
Kruger
New York
Evening Journal
Berlin
Natal
Joubert
Open Door Policy in China Amid Dowager Empress Tensions
The American Association reports the Empress Dowager’s stance may derail the one door policy, warning that rebellion and anarchy could harm foreign interests and urging prompt action by the powers. The China association plans to appeal to British minister Sir Olavs Bjon on the issue. President McKinley is expected to visit Thomasville, Georgia, this week or early next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
American Association
United States
China Association
Sir Olauds Bf
Cuoming
Georgia
Thomasville
McKinley
Thomasvilla
Young couple wed in city ceremony
A young couple, O H Roebuck and Nellie Cross, married Sunday at the residence of W E Clarke near the city. The service was led by Rev. S O Dein of the First Baptist Church with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Roebuck
Nellie Cross
W. E Clarke
8. O. Dein
First Baptist Church
Gen. Wheeler
Alabama
Eczema Relief Ad Promises Cure with B B B Remedy
Advertisement offers B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema itching humors pimples and skin ailments. It claims 90 years of testing, lists price per bottle, and invites readers to write for free medical advice and trial bottle details from Atlanta Georgia.
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Thomas M. Allen
Allen
Jtmuary
Nail
Olmsted
Roy, N.Y
the Central
Forsyth Street
Kizzie Hammond
Kizzie
Mississippi
South Carolina
Middle Georgia
Faust
Opera
C. M. Wheatley
Landay
Times-Recorder
Manila Bay
Savannah
Punch
Montejo
Dewey Committee
General Miles
B.D. Evans
Dooly Court
Georgia State Baptist Convention
Perry Davis
Price
Americus Negro
Fresh Garden Seeds
Hudson's Drug Store
R. M. Stewart
Lake Butler, Frs
John E. French
Plains
Willie Lou Davis
Andersonville
Flossie Dunn
Atlanta
Mary Pickett
Eloise Pickett
Wesleyan College
Macon
O. L. Hand
Pelham
H. H. McKellar
Americons
Mrs. Stewart
James Taylor
W. H. Hall
J. B. Dann
Janie Hill
Montezuma
Lee Childers
Church Street
J. Epps Brown
Marshallville
Richard M. Stewart
Lake Butler
W. W. Hooks
City
Lula Walters
Albany
H.T. Bivins
Mattie Bivins
Milledgeville
J. E. Bivins
Inez Polder
Citronelle
Ala
Mra
Mobile
M. T. Elam
East
Steck
D.C. Barrow
Athens
John A. Cobb
EB. M. Stewart
Misa Montgomery
James Montgomery
Charleston
West Virginia
Willingham
Bacon
E. D. Sheffield
Miss Graves
Cleveland
Trout
Staunton
Mary Davenport
Union
Orange Free State
Portorta
Reits
Vala
WII
Johannesburg
Montague White
Clement
Gatacre
Betavuwis Barpor
General Clement
Rae
Brabant
the Dixié
Dixie Electric Belt Go
Lithonia, Ga
Montgomery
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler
Congress
Philippines
Whisler
Baring
Ounattanxooga
Layi Field
Snodgrass & Wilold Lumber Company
Ranaway
Ontcnco
Blakeley Printing Company
Tama
Ily Tie Primase
J. PB
Ord
Ordin
Democra
Jlesgieraranea
Candita
W. C. Barrow
Neianinatirters
Sumer
Eubjece
Braciin
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