Roundup of Americus News and Local Gossip
A chatty Roundup from Americus covers shortages at the butterless town grocers, new fountain plans at Hudson's Drugstore, and a planned plantation at The Plains. It notes rainfall drought impacts, bar association travel to Macon, voter registration reopenings, a looming "Andersonville Day" pistol sale, and a local boom in a meat oats and corn supply house while reporters tease future improvements and regional events.
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Americus
Big Feast Held for Braves in City by Red Men
The Red Men of Georgis were entertained with a monster barbecue at Magnolia Dell after a grand council session at City Hall. Officers were elected including Great Sadie M. D. White and Great Senior Sagamore Thomas H. Jeffries. The day featured a gala feast, social mingling, and a later degree conferral by Tallulah Lodge. Evening services were held for First Methodist, amid commentary on the new minister’s prayer.
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Georgis
Americas
Great Council
E. A. Nisbet
James R. Williams
Lama Jsiasnes
John T. Abney
Sadie
M. D. White
Columbus
Sagamore
Thomas H. Jeffries
Atlanta
Joizior Sagamore
W.W. Dyker
Americus
Jobs F. Kellam
John Jr. Abney
Wampur
George IE. Johnson
Council of
United States
John F. Kellam
Magnolia Dell
Order of Pocshontes
Tallulah Lodge
Grand Lodge
Visitors Arrive in Americus for Macon Meeting
The Americus newspaper lists visitors from Sumter Leesburg Macon Atlanta and other places arriving in Americus. Highlights include Miss Webb of Sumter guest of Mrs D A Mayo Mrs Lavender R Ray of Atlanta at Capt C W Felder s home and Miss Edmondson visiting from La Grange. The Great Council of Georgia concludes its session in Americus with Macon as next site a year hence.
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Miss Webb
Sumter
D. A. Mayo
Lavender R. Ray
Atlanta
Captain C.W. Felder
Helen Black
J. T. Stallings
Great Council of Georgia
Americus
Macau
Lanahassee
Macon
Georgis
Many Templars to Savannah in grand conclave flight
Americus sends thirty six Sir Knights to Savannah for the Grand Commandery of Georgia conclave with DeMolay Commandery No. 5. Ladies accompany and swell the party to forty eight. A large contingent departed by train yesterday and joined at Cordele. The Savannah conclave is described as a great occasion.
No Loss of Time remedy marketed in Plymouth ad
H F Parks of Plymouth Oklahoma touts a cholera and diarrhoea remedy as a time saver for threshers. He reports selling five bottles yesterday and notes workers continued grinding without a full day’s loss. Available from all druggists.
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H. FR
Seaboard Yard Worker Injured While Working Near Engine
Ira Hives, a young Seaboard employee, had his left foot caught beneath wheels of a passenger engine yesterday. He was carried home in a cart where a surgeon treated the painful injury.
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Seaboard
Ira Hives
Promises a lively election in Schley tomorrow
Voters in Americus and Sutter await the Schley primary where the county will select the state senator for the Thirteenth district. Hudson and Singletary vie for the senatorial position while Baldwin Woods and McCrory contest the legislative prize. All county officers will be completed with tomorrow's 400 registered voters.
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Americus
Sutter
Schley
Thie
Thomas G. Hudson
Henry H. Singletary
Bobley
Sumter
Macon
E. I. Baldwin
J. FP. Woods
O. R. McCrory
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure restores kidneys to full function and improves bladder control. The terse copy touts health benefits and urges readers to purchase the remedy for urinary relief.
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Foley’s
Death Comes to the Dance in Lamar Tragedy
Pomp Walker and Never Prince are jailed in Sumter County charged with complicity in the killing of Tom Holmes at a Lamar negro dance near Americus. Eli Jones, blamed for firing the pistol and shot three times, is at large as the shotgun group remains jailed in Americus.
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Pomp Walker
Never Prince
Sumter County
Tom Holmes
Sheriff Bell
Eli Jones
Lamar
Americar
Holmes
Prince
Walker
Americus
Picnic Planned by Presbyterian Sunday School Group
Cho teachers children and friends of the Presbyterian Sunday School plan a picnic at Holly Springs next Saturday. The outing will include ponies and wagons for a day of pleasant rest at the resort.
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Presbyterian Surday School
Holly Springs
Gratitude Message From A. C. Spare to Supporters
The Times Recorder prints a note from A C Spare thanking friends for loyal support in the county treasurer race on Wednesday. He specifically praises the young men who stood valiantly for him and pledges to discharge duties faithfully as the law directs.
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Times
A. C. Spare
Wants multiply fast at this time o year store ad
A promotional store notice touts rapid growth in demand and promises to stock the newest and most wanted items. It pledges quick, quality, stylish offerings at moderate prices and to source anything not yet in stock for progressive shop-keeping in the state.
Snappy Stocking Sale Quotes Low Prices on Lisle Hose
An advertisement touts ladies stockings at half price with 50 cent Lisle hose and lace designs. It highlights 10 styles and new designs with embroidered ankles in contrast colors and regular prices around 75 cents, now 50 cents. Also offers double heel and toe hose and fancy lace Lisle in spring shades at 50 cents.
Unclaimed Mail Listed for Americas Ga Post Office
Advertised letters in Americas Ga on May 19 1902 include unclaimed matter on hand. Call within 14 days or items will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington. Names shown: Brown Renzer Cantrel Elbcezander Lizze Felton Ida Jackson Obas Smith Wright Emma Williams Maucer Wilson P Williams Miss Willie Warren Luke Surra etc.
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Americas
Washington
B Brown
Renzer
O—Cantrel
M. D
E—Elbcezander
Mise Lizze
F—Felton
Ida
J—Jackson
William
K—Klay
Smith
Smose BR
W—Wright
Emma
Williams
Maucer
Wilson
O P
Miss Willie
Warren
Luke
Surra
Mercerized Madras Cloths and Dimities on Special Prices
Yardage and fabrics offered at deep discounts with multiple lines of Dimities and Madras. 1,250 yards of Dimities in exquisite designs and new styles priced at 5c with original 74c look. Mercerized Madras cloths in stripes, polka dots and solids, 25c now 20c. 15c linen effects on sale at 10c. 20 pieces Corded Zephyrs Madras and Ginghams 15c to 10c.
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Madras
Death of an Aged Sumter County Citizen
James Murphey, one of Sumter county's oldest and most esteemed citizens, died Wednesday at his home in the 23rd district. He was nearly ninety, a war veteran and respected by all. He was the father of Mrs. B. J. Methvin of Sumter. Burial was at the family cemetery near Andersonville.
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Sumter County
James Murphey
Murphey
B. J. Methvin
Sumter
Andersonville
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion Ad Claims Nerve Renewal
Overworked and worried readers are urged to use the Mystic Life Renewer to restore strength and vitality. The ad markets it as the greatest nerve builder and a rapid vitalizer, promising cures for loss of appetite indigestion nervous weakness and heart palpitations. Eldridge druggist in Am a e is cited as the seller. The stray line about a lawn mower appears as nonessential text.
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Eldridge
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Phil. McKay
Middlesboro
A. W. Felder
Macos
Savannah
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Fort McPherson
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Americus Light Infantry
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7Urank Shoffield
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