Police Commission settles city force lineup for two years
The city police force will consist of Chief W. W. Wheeler, Lt. T. M. Cobb, and five officers led by W. C. Barrow, J. H. Albritton and J. L. Glasgow for a two year term starting Tuesday after the recent election. The council trimmed staff to five men to save costs, with J. M. Wilkins and R. H. Miller named among the reelected board members. A spring reminder advert promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle health remedy.
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W. W. Wheeler
T. M. Cobb
W. C. Barrow
J. H. Albritton
J. L. Glasgow
J. M. Wilkins
R. H. Miller
City scaffolded plans for new Holliday building arise
Preparations to begin building at the Holliday site on Lamar and Edison, replacing the old wooden meat market with a pressed brick two or three story business house opposite Hotel Wind. E C Speer plots a brick building on Cotton Avenue with two or three store rooms. Negotiations also hint at a hotel plaza corner brick project. Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for liver and bowel relief, sold by E J Eldridge.
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Holliday
Lamar and
Edison Streets
Windor
Americas
Cotton Avenue
March of Progress
E. C. Speer
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Shortage in cotton stock shows drop from last year
Cotton on hand in Americas yesterday stood at 774 bales, down from 828 bales on June 1 last year, with 2,105 bales for 1901 and 825 bales at this date. Figures by Johnson & Harrold confirm a 1,277 bale decline since March 26, 1901, as traders report a quiet market with best grades offered at cents.
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Americas
Johnson & Harrold
Mother Gray Exess Powders for Children Headline
An old advertisement promotes Mother Gray powders from a New York Children’s Home nurse claiming to break up colds in 24 hours and cure fevers headaches stomach troubles teething and worms. Mailed samples offered to Allen 3 Olmstead LeRoy New York.
Mr M Arthur Seeks County Treasurer Post
Mr J O ModAr Shur announces for county treasurer while Mr Mo Arthur, well known in Sumter and former sheriff, garners support from friends across the county for the office he now seeks.
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J.O. ModAr- Shur
Mo- Arthur
Sumter
Sherif
Aong
Delay in Peoples Bank settlement alarms creditors
The delay in settling the defunct Peoples Bank unsettles creditors and risks further losses. Assignee G. R. Ellis reports slow progress due to a temporary receiver appointed last Saturday night, with no clear status until the April 4 hearing. The Times-Recorder urges appointing a capable wind-up manager to expedite the process and protect assets from prolonged court costs. A stray ad segment promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles with pricing and trial bottle details.
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Peoples Bank
G. R. Ellis
Ellis
Times-Recorder
Americus
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge’s
Election to Fill a County Road and Revenue Vacancy
Sumter County grand jury will elect the board of roads and revenue members while the commission fills any vacancy caused by death or resignation. A vacancy exists due to the death of Dr. Eldridge, who served long and was re-elected in January 1901 for a multi year term. The commission will fill the vacancy, with election unlikely before the May meeting.
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Grand Jury
Sumter County
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Eldridge
County Commission
Life Renewer for Ladies Promises Cure Claims
Olivia Peterson of Coldwater Michigan reports thirteen years of illness ended after using Mystic Life Renewer. She credits relief from nervous troubles headaches and stomach issues to the remedy, surpassing doctors and Christian Science treatments. Sold by E J Eldridge, Druggist, Americus.
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Olivia Peterson
Coldwater, Mich
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Election Or A City Weigher In Official Proceedings
Council proceedings reference the probable creation of a city weigher position. A written request seeks adoption of a resolution for election of a public weigher of cotton and other produce. A fixed scale charge is to be set by the council, and only the elected weigher may weigh cotton or other produce under penalty.
Local thieves nabbed by shopkeepers at Rembert’s drugstore
Two hungry men accused of stealing food from a drugstore coop are held by shopkeepers after being found near Nunnaly’s Fine Candies. A plant pick uses a cabbage and a bambone in a rural stereotype filled scene as Easter egg dye colors are advertised at the same store.
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Nunnaly
Rembert
Interior Department
Silk remnants and Taffeta silks on sale this week
A store advertises silk remnants from 50c to 75c yard at 25c yard and remnants from 75c to 1.50 priced at 39 and 50c yard. It highlights guaranteed black Taffeta Silks with six month wear guarantee and replacements if unsatisfactory, plus guaranteed numbers: 90c grade at 67c, 1.00 grade at 83c, 1.25 grade at 98c, and 36 inch guaranteed at 1.00 yd.
Woolen Dress Goods Redecoration at Headquarters Sale
A local retailer advertises new black and colored dress goods including Voilles Mistrals Prunellas Albatrosses. Customers are assured exact choices at the right price, labeling the shop unquestionably headquarters for woolen fabrics.
Commencement Dress Fabrics Highlighted by White Goods
White Goods promotes a full line of dress fabrics for daughters with Paris Muslins Persian Lawns French Batistes French Organdies Wash Chiffons India Linens and Swiss muslins. Mothers are invited to view the assortment whether ready to buy or not.
Fine Dress Specials in Silk and Linen Novelties
We showcase handsome new season dresses for ladies featuring Silk and Linen mixtures Silk and Cotton Mercerized blends Swiss Embroidered Suits fine Madras Cloth Zephyrs Mercerized Chambray and related fabrics.
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Americas
Domestic Wash Fabrics and Remnants Sale Pitch
Advertises a fabric shop’s range of dimities batistes Swisses and percales with varied prices per yard. Promises latest tinted whites and best colors. Highlights remnants of long cloth at 10c and 12c per yard and standard remnant offerings in 7c 10c 12c 15 19c ranges.
New Style Belts and Accessories Craze Hits Stores
Nation Specials invites readers to explore a superb line of belts buckle belts sash pins chatelaine purses and wrist bays. The items are described as new and now the craze, highlighting fashion accessories gaining popularity.
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al Grugglate
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War County
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Jack of Space
Fechheimer Fisher
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