People You Know Coming and Going in Americus
Local notices list visitors and residents in Americus, noting departures and health updates. Highlights include Mrs. N. G. Prince improving, Dr. E. J. Eldridge returning from White Sulphur Springs, and Rev. LeRoy Henderson and bride visiting Walterboro. Also mentions editor B. F. Holder, Mrs. Finch leaving for Wisconsin, and shopping ads for Kirks White Cloud soap and Blackberry Balsam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's
W. F. Black
Montgomery
J. 8. Sims
Sime
Leslie
N. G. Prince
E. J. Eldridge
White Sulpher Springs
Fla
LeRoy Henderson
Bride
Walterboro
8. C
Miss Finch
Wisconsin
Americus
Sumter taxpayers face double tax under new property returns
More than half of Sumter county taxpayers may pay two per cent rather than one due to a new method for property returns. Receiver Raiford warns he must close books on January 20, delaying delinquents. Only about one tenth have filed returns, forcing double taxation for those who delay. Also included is an unrelated ad for Green's August Flower at Davenport Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Raiford
Jaune
Houston
Davenport Drug Co. Ous
Ministers Call on Thornton for Clemency
Several colored ministers visited Will Thornton at the county jail seeking clemency for the wife murderer sentenced to hang on June 3. Thornton welcomed them, and prayers and discussion occurred while his lawyers push for executive clemency. his fate remains to be decided as his date approaches. Robbed the Grave details a Philadelphia man’s tale of recovery after using Electric Bitters, which he credits with saving his life. trial and medicine advertisements conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Thornton
Thornton
Jobo Oliver
Philadelphia
B.J. Eldridge
Taxpayers warned as books close July first 1899
Notice from J P Raiford T R dated May 10 1899 states he will be in his office daily until July 1 when tax books close and defaulters face double tax. The item urges prompt returns to save time and money. Also an ad for Ely Liquid Cream Balm by Ely Brothers offering nasal spray for nasal passages with a 750 price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
J.P. Raiford
T. R
Ely
Mall
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Short News Items Heard On Streets In Town Yesterday
A compact collage of local snippets notes church meetings, arrivals, entertainments, and small-town chatter. Highlights include the Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering at First Methodist, Amos Keeter and family arriving for summer, preparations for library entertainment, and mentions of local weather and a revival at First Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumpert Shoe Co
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
Amos Keeter
Amos
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GOED
Wheatley
Rangabad
Madras
George C. Wheatleys
Cor. Lamar ST
Cotton Ave
B. F. Holder
Forsyth Chronicle
City
B. C. Prince
Jacksonville
E. C. Sheffield Co
Oxfords
Opera House
California Fig Syrup Co
Gatewood Grocery
Kirks
Rembert’s
P. O
Rembert
S Nee
Vici Kid Oxford
Monay
Vici
A.G. Duncan
Jackson and
Forsyth Sts
Ammediceiarda
Nunnally's
Rembert's
Tommy
Paw
Frank P. Harrold
College Street
Anderson Villa
Tolbot Club
Georgia
Americas
Sumter
Supreme Court
Courthouse Chess Club
China
First Baptist Church
Annte E.springer
Howard Street
Dr. King
KE. J. Eldridge
DeWitt
W. A Roembert
J. D Bridge
the Democrat
Lancaster, N. H
W. A. Rembert
Wollford
James Fricker
BRO
James Fricker & Bro
Jackson ST
Americus, GA
Childrens
Ward
Manhattan
Brigham Hopkins
Ansley
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