People You Know Coming and Going in Americus
Local brief listing residents and visitors in Americus with notes on their movements and appearances. Includes Mr Kt M Pinson in Americus from Newnan, A T Pugh from Helena, Judge Hickey from Lumpkin, B H Watson from Albany, Mrs J H Fite visiting Indian Springs and Flovilla, Col O J Wimberly in town for superior court, Capt W W Halbert of Southern Express Co, Miss Sarah Mathis visiting Oglethorpe, Miss Julia Peacock guest of Miss May Davis, Mrs P A Jackson visiting relatives, Mrs Minnie S Johnson visiting near Americus, W H Overby and James Callaway in town chasing dollars, and Misses Buchanan returning from College Park after Southern Female College. Also mentions removal of dead China trees by city council and local advertisements for neglige shirts from E D Sheffield Co. Also medical ad for Bucklee's Arnica Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Pugh
Helena
E. T. Hickey
Lumpkin
B. H. Watson
Albany
J. H. Fito
Indian Springs
Flovilla
Col. Olin J. Wimberly
Macon
Superior Court
Capt
W. W. Halbert
Southern Express Co
Sarah Mathis
Oglethorpe
Severl
Julia Peacock
Ellaville
May Davis
Jackson Street
P. A. Jackson
DeSoto
John Cato
Minnie 8. Johnson
Americus
W. H. Overby
The
Constitution
James Callaway
Telegraph
Buchanan
College Park
Southern Female College
E. D. Sheffield Co
Thunderbolt kills Mrs Putnam as storm rages
In Jefferson Street near Lee, Mrs. Charles Putnam was killed by a bolt at 7 pm while in her hallway as the storm raged. The blast caused a fire and knocked her husband and three children senseless. physicians and neighbors aided, with funeral plans set for this afternoon. Also notes a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Putnam
Jefferson Street
Lee
Dixie Club to Stage Evening at Allen House
The Dixie Athletic club plans an evening of speeches refreshments and an athletics exhibition at the Allen House on Cotton Avenue. R P Olivia of Barcelona Spain reports relief from back pain after using Electric Bitters, praising the medicine’s liver kidney blood and nerve benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Athletic Club
Allen House
Blockson Cotton Avenue
The
Dixies
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
8. C
America
All
E. 4
Eldridge
Dragglint
Short News From Town Yesterday and Today
A mix of local notes describes a light rain near DeSoto and near Americus, cooler morning, pleasant day, and a delightful evening. The Red Men plan a city hall meeting to organize a lodge. meat markets may open Sundays 5 to 9 am for delivery. Many homes are rising on Lawn property. oat crop drought reduced yields. The shoofly cars bring many passengers to Americus. a full score arrived yesterday. Public schools near close. 717 small boys think of Muckalee washhole. Mr and Mrs Will E Hawkins welcomed a new guest, hopeful for a long visit. Cotton stalks show promise despite small patches. guano plant enlargement and Council block rise promise summer work. Engineers picnic tomorrow from Jackson street depot, free for all adults. Davenport Drug Co offers free Buschee’s Gygman Syrup samples to adults with cold symptoms. one bottle per person, no children without parental order. The syrup has a long-trusted, worldwide reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Americus
Muckalee Creek
Will E. Hawkins
Bowen's Mill
Jackson Street
Davenport Drug Co
Buschee
Aes
Shinn to Speak at City Hall Friday Night
Rev Q H Shinn D D universalist missionary will preach at City Hall at 8 pm Friday as he travels to Ellaville for weekend meetings. Friends of Americus urged him to speak here, with attendance invited. Shinn is well known in Americus and will continue to Ellaville for events Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Ellaville
Q. H. Shinn
The
Universalist Church
Americus
Shinn
Business Builders Promise Honest Goods and Low Prices
The ad proclaims Wheatley & Ansley have served since 1868 and remain committed to good merchandise at the lowest prices. It mocks flashy “blowout” sales, emphasizes quality over cheap trash, and pledges fair dealing, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while inviting continued confidence from patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Wheatley & Ansley
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Goe D. Wheatley
Rungabad
Madras
St. Denis
Henley
Dorset
R& G
CB and
Thompson
Thomson
Paris
George C
Wheatleys
Hudson
Kt. M. Pinson
Newnan
E. J. Eldridge
A. G. Duncan
Barghins
Georgia
Eeske
Scriven
Putnam
Georgia & Alabama
Mrs.Putnam
Ann E. Hart
Groton
Rias
EE. J. Eldridge
Athletic Club
T. J. Blackmong
Heller & Blackmore
Pittsburg
J. Eldridge
Draggist
Aumonious
God
Shmoat
Nunnally’s
Rembert
James Fricker
BRO
James Fricker & Bro
Schumpert Shoe Co
DR. Shinn
California Fig Syrup Co
J. D. Bridge
the Democrat
Lancaster, N. H
Cronp
A.G. Duncan
Jackson and
Forsyth Sts
Aimeelcsen Ga
Business Builders
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