Sumter Primary Nears as Twenty-One Seek Eight Stalls
In Sumter county a primary next Wednesday will whittle twenty-one candidates down to eight for county offices and the legislature. Candidates boast of victory, have prepared for post election duties, and speak of love’s labor lost as expenses are settled by Chairman Pilabury before the race opens.
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Sumter
Cotton Avenue
Lickekillet
Possum
Isbor
Secialature
Thureday
Man Killed by Train Found Near Sumter City
The body of Jake Burnett, an Americus negro, was found beside the track near Sumter City on the Central Railway. Officials say he was likely struck by a passing train while sitting on a tie. The coroner’s verdict supported this. The railroad company contributed 10 dollars to burial expenses. He was brother to Coleman Burnett of the city.
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Jake Burnett
Americus
Sumter City
Webb
Coleman Burnett
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Revealed
The text proclaims a secret behind Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. It claims to cut phlegm and mucus and to let oxygen enrich the blood, healing inflamed throats and stubborn coughs. It advertises guaranteed bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with free trials at Eldridge drugstores.
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Dr. King
Eldridge
Moon and Parks Convicted in Liquor Case
At a recent court term George Moon and Tom Parks, two colored storekeepers, were found guilty of blind tigering violating local liquor laws. Both cases were appealed to the Supreme Court, which ruled against them. Penalties: one year in the chain gang or fines of 250 dollars for Moon and 150 dollars for Parks.
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Americas
George Moon
Tom Parks
Supreme Court
George
Thomas
Chain Gang
Moon
Parke
B. T. Hawkins
Americus Church Calls Mrs. Athalia Irwin as Pastor
The Church of the Redeemer hosted meetings by Mrs. Athalia Johnson Irwin of Columbia. The Universalist church in Americus has invited her to pastor next year, a call also extended by Pensacola, Florida. Local members hope she accepts and makes Americus home.
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Church of the Redeemer
Athalia Johnson Irwin
Columbia
Americus Group Heads to White Sulphur Springs
A party from Americus traveled yesterday afternoon by Seaboard Airline to White Sulphur Springs, Florida for a stay. Mr. Thornton Wheatley, Mr. Charles M. Wheatley, Miss Mattie Wheatley, Judge and Mrs. Fort, Mr. William Harrold, and Miss Elizabeth Harrold were among those departing.
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Americus
Seaboard
White Sulphur Springs
Fila
Thornton Wheatley
Charles M. Wheatley
Mattie Wheatley
Fort
William Harrold
Elizabeth Harrold
Reverend Williams to Become Calvary Rector This July
Rev Luther G H Williams of Atlanta currently heading Northwestern Georgia missions has accepted Calvary Episcopal Churchs call and will assume duties as rector around July 1. Sponges of all kinds and prices offered and agents wanted by Remberts Dragatore and the Distributors League at 40 Went 25th Street New York.
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Luther G. H. Williams
Atlanta
Georgia
Calvary Episcopal Church
Distributors League
New York
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Heal-All
An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for skin ailments and wounds. It touts relief from itching eczema burns ulcers fever sores and other injuries and lists various conditions claimed to be cured or eased by the product.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Earth
Eldridge Drugtores
Death of Mr. James E. Byrd in Atlanta
Telegram from Americus reports the death of James E Byrd at his Atlanta home aged about thirty. He was the youngest son of the late R T Byrd and longtime resident of Atlanta where his mother and sisters live. Remains to be brought to Americus for interment with funeral services at Oak Grove cemetery at 2 o clock.
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Americus l
James E. Byrd
Atlanta
Americus
R. T. Byrd
Byrd
Macon
Oak Grove Cemetery
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsement From Quincy Reader
Alfred Heloze of Quincy Illinois praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as effective for constipation and torpid liver. He says the pills never gripe or distress and encourages others to know about the good product. Endorsement by W A Rembert.
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DeWitt
Alfred Heloze
Quincy
Rembert
Extended Tour From Dallas to California Trip to Sacramento and West
Messrs Thomas Harrold and Henry J Johnson Jr traveled from New Orleans to Dallas for a reunion, then planned a twenty day trip through northern Texas and Indian Territory. They will visit Sacramento Los Angeles and San Francisco, traveling through New Mexico Colorado and Nevada via the Rockies. It promises to be a delightful journey.
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Messrs
Thomas Harrold
Henry J .R. Johnson, Jr
New Orleans
Dallas
Texas
Indian Territory
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Rockies
New Mexico
Colorado
Uteb
Nevada
Kalola Promoted as Health Aid for Digestion and Liver
Kalola is marketed as a strong preparation for indigestion kidney and liver issues. It claims to be no patent medicine and offers sample packages to the public for fair impartial trial.
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Americas
Kalola
Cotton market holds steady as stocks wane
Prices advance as limited supply persists in Americas warehouses with 200 to 300 bales left. Local buyers offer strong bids, but market moves slowly with Meg contracts closing near 9.5% for July and August at 9.34 percent.
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Americas
Beeves and Pork Wanted for High Spot Cash Prices
Dealer advertises top market rates for beer and pork. Joan T. Braco invites buyers at Artesian Block, 430 dwiw, offering immediate payment in cash.
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Joan T. Braco
Artesian Block
Nannallys Candy Debuts One Day on Sale
One day production and availability for Nannallys candy at 60c per ib while Remberts Drugstore features the item, reflecting a swift market entry for local sweets.
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Nannally
Rembert
Ladies Shirt Waists Opened At Great Values
The new season offers stylish waists at 75 cents each and fine white embroidered options at 1.00. These shirts are well made with good fitting, presenting desirable choices for the season.
Chatelaine and Wrist Bags Trend in Fashion
Purses remain in popular favor with a vast display across prices and styles. Wrist Bags featuring gold and silver trimmings are a current fad, along with leather and beaded purses in varied types.
Black Silk Fashions Offered at Special Prices
A sale advertisement offers 36 inch guaranteed Black Taffeta Silks at 1.00 per yard and a selection of Black Silk Grenadine dress patterns with special prices this week. The note invites customers to view the latest designs.
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Parks
Irwin
Universalist Church
Americus Party For
Florida
Williams
Calvary Church
Dragatore Next P. O
California
Rocky Mountains
Our
Satin Fourlards
Eclipse
America
Fechheimer-Fisher Company
Princeton
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