Birds of Passage Living in Americus Social Notes
Scattered social items list visitors and locals in Americus. Hettie Tison from Ellaville, T. A. Hollingsworth from Atlanta, J. A. Shields from Dawson, J. B. Dale from Savannah, Rev G. W. Matthews returning from Fort Valley, Emmie Slappey en route to Butler, Mrs. W. H. Hall and children home to Montgomery, Edward Pholex departing for Charleston, 4. A. Forrester returning to Leesburg, and other brief mentions. Also an ad for Electric Bitters featuring J. W. Gardner of Idaville and a note on a millinery opening by Mrs. Bessie Bleckley with Louisville imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shields
Dawson
J. B. Dale
Savannah
Windsor Hotel
Rev. G. W. Matthews
Fort Valley
W. H. Hall
Montgomery
Ala
J. B. Dunn
Edward Pholex
Americus
Charleston
Dainty Fabrics and New Summer Gowns At Low Prices
Ready when you read. The season brings a rich assortment of wash goods and color blenders. New summer gowns offered in Calico, Wexford Dimities, and Zephyr Gingham novelties at low yard prices. Lace pattern lawns, Madras cloths, and Irish Dimities highlight a broad selection with values from 8 to 50 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perente
Eavers
Wexford
JUNO
Zephyr Gingham
S2foch
Mapmas Croras
Beliotrope
Vileigreen
Tolle du Nord
Bargain Linen Collars and Shoes Sale at Discount Prices
Last week four hundred dozen all linen collars unsold from a leading maker are offered at 15c and 5c each on Monday and Tuesday. Ladies Oxfords priced from 1.25 to 2.25 per pair, remnant and yardage deals include 200 pairs of Oxfords, 1 000 remnants at half price, 2 000 yards India linen sheer at 10c, and organdy and pongee fabrics on sale Monday and Tuesday.
Engineer Charles T Gotney Killed in Ocala Wreck
Americus resident and Georgia and Alabama Railway engineer Charles T Gotney died in a railroad wreck near Ocala Florida while visiting relatives. His body to be brought home for burial at Oak Grove cemetery this afternoon. He was thirty and well regarded by friends and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Gotney
Americus
Ocala
Fla
Cotney
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Stedmother
James Cotney
Albany
Oak Grove Cemetery
August Flower touted as cure for indigestion and biliousness
An old advert extols Green's August Flower as a universal remedy once common in Western households. It claims it cleans the system, stops food fermentation, regulates the liver, and eases headaches and general malaise. promises sample bottles at Davenport Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August
Green
Jim Ngald
Davenport Drug Company
How David B. Harrell Dead Prominent Webster Resident
Hon D B Harrell of Webster county died last night at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a leading citizen, with large planting interests and served as president of the Bank of Richland since its founding, though illness recently forced him to retire from active duties. His passing is widely mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
D. B. Harrell
American
Harrell
Webster County
Bank of Richland
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Universal Cure
An 19th century ad style note praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for treating wounds ulcers and skin ailments after a Civil War ball injury. It claims quick cure for cuts bruises boils and piles with a 5 cent price and sale through E. J. Eldridge druggist.
Sheriff from Florida fails to identify local prisoner
Sheriff Priest of Citrus County Florida came here yesterday to ID Gus Moore, arrested by Sheriff McArthur as a suspect. His photo was sent to several points. Priest thought Moore was the wanted man. Moore is wanted in Bainbridge Georgia and will be sent there today. The note ends with a tease about upcoming pictures and a sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priest
Citrus County
Florida
Gus Moore
McArthur
Moore
Bainbridge, Ga
Random News Items From A Town Anew
A miscellany of short items notes a mad dog on Leo Street biting two dogs, cotton market gains and farmer registrations for the primary. A wreck near Dawson cleared, a millinery opening April 8, matinee at 2 30, a bank in Perry offering a Paris trip for the arrest, revival at First Methodist, street sprinkler Old Slosh missed, and a Brownie Camera ad at Will Dudley's for 100 dollars with samples of pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Company
Perry
Americus
Will Dudley
Magnificent Silks and Wool Goods at Market Prices
Selections include Magnificent Foulard Silks at 75c to 1.25 per yard and varied India China silks 39c to 65c. Kaiki Wash Silks 50c to 59c, Plain Taffeta Silks in 50 colors 75c and up. Plain Jap Silk 20 to 29 inches wide at 43c to 59c. Black silks in desirable weaves for skirts and suits 75c to 1.50. Also ready made silk waist s.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo
D. Wheatley
Americas
Hettie Tison
Ellaville
T. A. Hollingsworth
Atlanta
Windsor
Emmie Slappey
Butler
Lizsie
Callie Slappey
4. A. Forrester
Leesburg
W. W. Hooks
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ing. Hsanys
Jesse
Bessie Bleckley
Louisville
Ness
Persala
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Georgia
Duncan's Store
Madras
Ladies Oxfords
A.G. Duncan
Jackson ST
Bateway
How
David B. Harrell
Bar
Gaina
Mos
Dodson
Leo Street
Mims’atore
Georgia & Alabama and
Addie Black
Bite Ruin
Cobb
Addie
First Methodist Church
Dr. Walker
Geo. W. Matthews
Times-Recorder
Will Aweit
Zieh Garden Seeds
Hudsons Drag
W. A. Rembert
Forsyth Street
Dey
Itv
Gent
New York
Ms Mou
Wiecwueep Lay
Kate T. Roebuck
Gisa
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Americus Jewelry and Watch
Alabama
Windsor Hote
U.S
James Fricker
Bro
Sewelers
Taylor
Kentucky
Miller & Clark
Ezarnie
Americus Oe
Sruaeneee
Bieton
Hudaon and
M. B. Smith
Batwrant, Mich
de Witt
Bembert
Galvin Zimmerman
Milesbet
W. A. Bembert
Devonport Drug Co
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