Tales of the Town Told in Few Lines from Broad Way
Readers heard yesterday brief tales of town happenings. Dodson's Pharmacy introduces new drinks and frozen dishes including Broad way poach Manhattan poach Saratoga flip and grape frappe. Harvest looms as reapers and binders prepare fields. grain crop looks abundant with ripe wheat oats rye and corn. Green peaches and plums reach edible size as prices and diamonds enter social chatter.
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Dodson
Saratoga
Americus
Weather Signals Removed From Campus Display
Old Glory now flies on the flagstaff as weather flags disappear from the campus for a year the weather signals no longer displayed. Supt Mathis supervised the service and mailed reports within 150 miles to towns but duties became too heavy Postmaster Smith takes over local weather duties. The notice ends with a remedy reference for syrup of figs.
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Mathis
Brothers Fight Ends in Prominent Arlington Death
Two Cowart brothers Jack and James, prominent Arlington residents, quarreled in the early morning. James advanced with a knife and was shot dead by Jack, causing a blaze of townwide shock. The report notes few details available beyond the fatal outcome and the brothers’ standing in the community. Also recounts John Oliver of Philadelphia crediting Electric Bitters with saving his life after a severe illness. Bottled at 50 cents, at J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
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Arlington
Americas
Jack
James Cowart
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Arer
J. Eldridge
Reliable Engine and Machinery Firm Expands Atlanta Reach
Shaw Camp of Atlanta now lists engines saw mills grain separators and all classes of machinery with Mr Jobo B R Shaw formerly of Americus as part of the firm. Tate Springs waters are praised for Americas use and a note urges readers to see the hotel and waters advertisement. Also announces teachers examination for white and colored applicants at Farlow and Eckay Hill schools on May 18 and 101 respectively with J E Matuts as superintendent.
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Jobo BR. Shaw
Americus
Shaw & Camp
Atlanta
Times- Recorder
Ma ‘Chinery
Tate Springs
Tenn
Farlow School
Eckay Hill School
J. E. Matuts
Just A Few Words Of Those You Know And Others
A fragment from a local column notes Miss May Page returning home from a visit to Miss May McDonald at The Plains while others such as Miss Nana and Mrs. Nana from Huntington visit the city. Capt S A Smith travels to Bronwood to visit his mother. Dr T C Tapper returns from Atlanta. Mrs W S Gorman of Atlanta plans a visit with Mrs W A Dodson on Lee Street. Mrs Maultsby leaves for Fayetteville NC after two weeks with her parents. Charles Harrold, studying at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, is home for summer. Fresh shipment of Huyler s candy arrives at Hudson s drug store.
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S. A. Smith
Bronwood
T. C. Tapper
Calvary Church
Atlanta
W.8. Gorman
W. A. Dodson
Lee Street
Opening of Exchange Today at Dudley's Bicycle Store
The ladies for charitable purposes reopen the exchange at Dudley's bicycle store today. Like last Saturday they offer pictures, fancy work, and many pretty articles to sell, plus lunch orders for city delivery. Fine cakes and beaten biscuits will be available for Sunday dinners.
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Dudley
Vowiha
Americas
Editor's Plight and New Osborne Reaper Exhibit
An Illinois editor touts Backlen's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles, claiming two boxes cured him. The notice also advertises an Osborne reaper and binder exhibit from 11 to 12 this morning at Mr. Harrold's rye patch behind Col. Dodson's place, inviting all to view the model machine.
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F. M. Higgins
Seneca
E. J. Eldridge
Osborne Reaper
Osborne
A. B. Harrold
Lee Street
W. A. Dodson
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Seabrand
Clarendon
Bnchan
Paravola
Clark
Geo. D. Wheatley
Geo
D. Wheatley
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G. T. Sullivan
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Windsor Hotel
Joseph Ansley
Supreme Court
Thesday
Perry Davis
J. W. Hicntowrr
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The
California Fig Syrup Co
the Carlebad of America
Shiver
Rouen
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Bank of Commerce
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Scuvarert Sor Co
May Page
E.S. Ferguson
de Soto
A. 8
Nana
Huntington
Rembert’s Drul Store
James Fricker
Jewelers
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D. Pearlman
Lamb Street
ST. D. Pearlman
Taylor
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Miller & Clark
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