Negro death sentence set for May execution
Bill Thornton, convicted of murdering his wife, will learn next week the exact date to die on the scaffold. Judge Littlejohn may re sentence him after a stopover on his way to Lee county. The supreme court confirmed the Sumter verdict and clemency chances hinge on executive action. Remitters in four other Sumter cases were also received.
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Supreme Court
Bill Thornton
Murdeer
Havng
Littlejohn
Lee Court
Thornton
Sumter Superior Court
Wil Thornton
Anna Emanuel
Oliver Walker
Randall Gaines
George Drayton
Rall
Aos
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir touted for numerous ailments
A nostalgic testimonial promotes Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation and appendicitis indigestion headaches sleeplessness nervousness fever chills debility and kidney trouble. It claims the drink is made from fresh lemon juice with liver tonics and sells 50¢ and 1 bottles from druggists prepared by Dr M A Morley Atlanta Ga with a user claiming strong personal recovery in a lengthy note.
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Mozley
M. A. Morley
Atlanta
Capitol
I. J. Autoren
State Senate
State
MOZLEY'S LEMON HOT DROPS Cures Coughs and More
Salem N C and Atlanta ads tout Mozley's Lemon Hot Drops as an elixir for coughs colds hoarseness throat bronchitis hemorrhage and lung disease. The piece praises the medicine as elegant reliable and suitable for both women’s troubles and general use, while noting social snobbery about positivity.
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Mozley
Presonley
Atlanta
Hall's Wonderful Discovery for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An 1898 Texas advertisement proclaims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder issues, gravel, diabetes symptoms, and rheumatism. Promises mail delivery from Waco manufacturer W. Hall and lists sparsely located dealers. A testimonial from H. I. Horton endorses the remedy as superior, with a closing note about financial optimism.
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Hall
W. Hall
Waco
Texas
Soldy
W. A. Rembert
Americus
Covinaroy
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Editor In New Hampshire
J. D. Bridge, editor of the Democrat in Lancaster, N H, extols One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for a boy troubled by coughs or colds. The piece carries a testimonial tone and references local social proprieties.
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J. D. Bridge
the Democrat
Lancaster, N. H
Eianey
Raney OcRas
Itisa
Central Plans Erection of New Americus Depot
Central announces plans for a modern brick passenger depot to replace the old cotton yard structure. The new building, located on lower Cotton avenue, will be commodious and handsome, with the present depot used as a freight warehouse. Authorities at Savannah confirmed plans after decades of waiting.
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Central Railroad
Americus
Savannah
Central
Cotton Avenue
Americas
The
Central Railway Company
All Americas
Thurman killed by negros near Leesburg
The body found on a Leesburg road Thursday morning was Alf Thurman, not Mitchell Daniel, shot by a gang of Africans who sought vengeance. Thurman, respected by whites, had pursued and helped convict three men previously, and later exposed a plot by six negroes to murder three white leaders, leading to his assassination by members of his own race.
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Leesburg
Alf Thurman
Mitchell Daniel
Thurman
George Bivins
George Fort
Bill Holt
Meroney
Lee County
Tax Returns Slow to Arrive for Receiver Raiford
Returns for tax collection are progressing slowly with few residents reporting their possessions to Receiver Raiford. The lengthy questions and oath require substantial time, risking leaving many taxpayers uncounted unless more people come forward soon.
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Raiford
Mrs. Anna George Is Acquitted in Caxton Killing
After a lengthy trial in Caxton, Mrs. Anna George was found not guilty of killing George D. Caxton. The jury delivered the verdict after nearly a day of deliberation. Court officials warned the audience to refrain from demonstrations, but cheers rang out as the not guilty verdict was announced.
Death of Mrs G A Harper in county dawns with sorrow
Mrs G A Harper died Friday morning at her country home after a lengthy illness. A devoted Christian, she was beloved by many in the county. Her husband, four daughters and sons, including John G L Harper of Americus, survive.
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G. A. Harper
Memorial Day Address by Shelby Myrick at Smithville
Memorial Day observances in Smithville were held April 28 at the schoolhouse. Miss Florrie Johnson led piano music as students performed. Guest speaker Shelby Myrick of Savannah spoke on the Civil War, praising Southern leaders, soldiers and families, urging loyalty to the flag and national unity amid Dixie nostalgia.
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Shelby Myrick
Surravicee
Florrie Johnson
Bavannah
Myrick
South
Dixie
Miss Johnson
Medal Won by George at Mercer Ready Speakers’ Medal
George W F, a Webster County native known in Americus, won the Ready Speakers Medal at Mercer Friday night. Contestants spoke for seven minutes on their subjects, then seven minutes more, with no access to the chapel before speaking.
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Webster Mercer's
Mercer
W. F. George
George
Webster County
Americus
Going After the Fishes at Coney Lake
A fishing party of Charles and Ed Ansley M T Holliday Hooks and Arthur Rylander will fish Coney Lake this week in pursuit of speckled beauties. The group is composed of ardent and experienced fishermen, and they expect to depart with little to show for their effort.
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Messrs
Charles
Ed Ansley
Holliday
T. B. Hooks
Arthur Rylanler
Coney Lake
Mystic Cure Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Mystic Cure as the fastest relief for rheumatism after years of painful trials with doctors. It claims a 24 hour improvement and urges readers to try the remedy, attributed to He J Eldridge in Americus Georgia. Also mentions Dr Sawyer’s Wild Cherry and Tar for colds, and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a preventive for digestive related illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naurn
E. C. Katt & Co
W. A. Rembert
J. Eldridge
Americus
Dr. Sawyer
Astoria Hotel Ad Promises Quick Relief and Comfort
A fragment from a 20th century newspaper advert suggests a hotel in Astoria markets rapid rest and personalized service. It hints at claims of swift cures and attentive staff as indicators of success, mentioning spa style offerings and a recognizable brand.
Whiskies Offered Directly to Consumers
Fragmentary ad copy announces direct sales of whiskies for consumers. It mentions the benefit of buying in bulk and implies a wide selection in the south. The readable text references prices, but specifics are unclear.
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Dave
Ely Liquid Cream Balm advertised for nasal relief
An old style advertisement mentions Ely Liquid Cream Balm as a liquid form version of a solid remedy, promising rapid absorption through the nasal passages to ease colds and throat complaints. It touts remedies for pneumonia flu coughs and whooping cough. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's Hazel Salve for various ailments. The text reads like a mixed medicinal pitch with drugstore names and claims of quick cures.
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Ely
Stubets
Ely’ Brothers
Warren &T
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PenivaovAt
Pitts
Sart
Reilabié Lagiks
Nk Sepairs
Sean
Ace
ELY Bros
Warren St
New York
Fitzhugh Lee
Gordon
Bowers Butler
Dan
Courier-Journal Job Printing Company
Louisville, Ky
Mitchell
Eve-Salys
Weaiate
G. R. Ellis
Lumpkin
Loan & “Trust Do
John B. Felder
Salem, N. C
Mas
C. Gursiau
Beara
Mrs. George
Williams
Cora Watrons
I. C.watrons
Clarion St
Bradford
ILLIA
Smithville
England
W.A. Rombert
Astoria
Eldridiger
W. A. Romberg
Ness
DeWitt
Nunnally’s Fine Candy
Pound Fat Rembert's Drug Store
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