Talk Politics At A Fishfr y In Georgia Gossip
A Georgia rumor ties a Lee county fish fry to Col Joe Terrell's gubernatorial ambitions. Hosted near Terrell and Lee line, the informal event would feature Terrell as star with Phil Cook and O B Stevens in support. Local officials downplay plans, calling it an informal fishery.
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Astory
Americas
Georgia
Gan
Fred
Americus
Joe Terrell
Lee County
Col
Joe
Phil Cook
O. B. Stevens
Lee
Col. Stevens
Terrell
Terrell and
Generous Dr King’s New Discovery Free Trials
Proprieties of Dr King’s New Discovery donate over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. E J Eldridge druggist offers free trial bottles with guaranteed results or a full refund.
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Dr. King
Callon E.J. Eldridge
Returns With Pretty Bride After Fire Adventure
Mr Philo H Smith Jr returns from a trip to Jacksonville with his bride Miss Jennie A Brown a charming Florida young lady. They wed Thursday evening shortly after a great fire and are now at home at 181 Forrest Street.
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Philo H. Smith Jr
Jacksonville
Jennie A. Brown
Florida
Tutt's Liver Pills Advertised for Wide Range of Ailments
An 19th century promotion touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a timely remedy for disease. Claims include curing sick headache sour stomach malaria indigestion torpid liver constipation and all bilious complaints.
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Tutt
Andersonville Day Promises Barrels of Sport in Woods
The annual Andersonville Day festival approaches with preparations under way for a day of dancing, gambling, and danger in the woods. A fearless American warrior orders a custom bowie knife over a foot long, razor edged and finished in time for the frolic, signaling a violent mood for the event.
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Andersonville
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Health Boost
The advertisement proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills as a busy mighty product that turns weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It claims sugar coated globules build health and mental power and notes a price of 2i per box sold by E J Eldridge. The piece ends with a political line about the people being final arbiters and a line about love and rain.
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Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Providence Spring Fraud Exposed as Confederate Prison Water Lie
The piece rebukes Northern efforts to mythologize a Providence Spring at Andersonville, arguing the spring existed long before the war and was covered to fake water provisions. It asserts Union prisoners were treated according to war rules and claims Confederates suffered greater mortality, labeling these claims as falsehoods to vilify a defeated people.
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Andersonville
Providence
Southwestern
Sumter County
Sheridan
Winchester
Spedar Creek
Frederick
Stonewall Jackson
A Superb Grip Cure Johnson's Tonic
Johnson's Tonic is advertised as a superb grip cure claiming to drive out grip poison from the system fast. It supposedly acts within an hour, neutralizing effects, with full recovery in a week and a price of 50 cents if it cures. Also mentions Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic and other dubious health claims.
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Johnson
Decoration Day Disorder Prompts Strong Sheriff’s Force
Sheriff Bell plans a large posse and reinforcement from the Americas Light Infantry to keep peace at Andersonville on Decoration Day. Authorities anticipate thousands of visitors from across the country amid anticipated gambling, dancing and fighting away from the national cemetery. The 1910s era crowd history notes past riots and arrests as sheriffs prepare for a larger turnout.
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Andersonville
Americas Light Infantry
How to Gain Flesh with Scott's Emulsion
A historical advertisement explains that gaining flesh can occur by taking an ounce of Scott's Emulsion daily, which supposedly starts digestion and helps absorb food. It asserts consistent benefits year round and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne and lists pricing for the product.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Wheatleys Reach Fortieth-Six Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs John W Wheatley quietly observed their forty sixth wedding anniversary at home in Americus recalling their wedding day. Friends extend wishes for health and happiness as they look toward a future golden anniversary. A marketing line about Wollford's Sanitary Lotion is included as an advertisement.
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John W. Wheatley
Hyman
Invited Clerks to Americus for Annual Picnic
The Retail Clerks' Association of Macon is invited to hold its great annual picnic in Americus again. A reply is hoped for after mail sent yesterday. Americus recalls the Macon clerks’ Magnolia Dell picnic in May and hopes for a repeat visit during their yearly gathering.
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Retail Clerks’ Association of
Macon
Americus
Magnolia Dell
Clerks’ Association
Templars Elect Their Officers In Americus Conclave
The Grand Commandery of Georgia Knights Templar elected officers led by Ernest A. Cutts of Savannah as Grand Commander and Frank G. Miller of Fort Valley as Grand Deputy. Other posts went to leaders from Macon Augusta Columbus Rome and Atlanta. The next conclave will be in Savannah May 14 with all Georgia commanderies joining two special trains to Louisville for the Grand Triennial. A fundraising effort for Jacksonville knights followed adjournment.
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Georgia
Knights Templar
Americus
Ernest A. Cutts
Savannah
Frank G. Miller
Fort Valley
George B. Whitesides
Columbus
William Schweigert
Augusta
Robert E. Barron
Macon
John J. Seay
Rome
James Y. Fair
Robert H. Smith
William 8. Rockwell
George H.fielda
John R. Dickley
Atlanta
Luther P. Stephene
Thomas E. Fletcher
E. A. Oatts
Louisville
Templar
N. C
St. L
Grand Lodge
Knights of
Jacksonville
Cheese Heist at Cot ton Avenue Grocery
An old man in a Cot ton Avenue shop buys azle grease cheese as lunch. After a broken cracker joke the clerk notices half the cheese missing. The diner, faced with hunger, consumes another portion despite the stunt.
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Cotton Avenue
Graduation Sermon and Address at Bethel College
Rev. K R L Bivins of Parlow Lawn Baptist church will preach the commencement sermon at Bethel College Cuthbert on the 26th. Hon Pope Brown will deliver the literary address on the 28th.
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KR. L. Bivins
Parlow Lawn Baptist Church
Bethel College
Cuthbert
Pope Brown
A Slight Touch of Paralysis in Mr Slappey
Friends learn with regret that Mr Kt H Slappey suffered a slight paralysis affecting his right arm and has been confined to his room for a day or two. His family and friends hope he soon regains strength and health.
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Kt. H. Slappey
Week-Old Women and One-Week-Old Babies Seen
A brief note records the presence of week old women and one week old babies observed in a public setting. The report lists no further details, locations, or named individuals.
Railroad Worker Killed at Southern Station in Chanvotte
May 11 reports Lee Roberts, a railroad employee, died at the Southern passenger station in Chanvotte. He was caught between coupling platforms of two coaches as his head struck, leading to fatal injuries. The accident prompted an immediate investigation and witness statements are being collected.
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Chanvotte
N. C
Lee Roberts
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Mr. Slappey
Johnston
United States
Betsy A. Marett
Manistee
Manistee Co
Mich
Michigan Dhug Company
Detroit
E J Elddrige
James F. Ballard
St. Louis
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Saié
John R. Hudson
Carolina
Arbuckles Coffee
Hebron
George S. Nix
New Spring ‘Millinery
M. T. Elam
M. Callaway
White
James Ballast
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