Official count shows E B Lewis leads Third District
The tally across thirteen counties shows E. B. Lewis with a net district majority of 4,127 over Judge Fort. Lewis carried ten counties to Fort's three, totaling 4,496 in Lewis favored counts minus 369 from three Fort counties. Lewis earns twenty six of thirty four electoral votes as results consolidate.
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E. B. Lewis
Judge Fort
Third
Cachuary
Mr. Lewis
Pulaski
Macon
Schley
Wilcox
Taylor
Crawford
Stewart
Houston
Twiges
Dooly
Lewis
Three Fort
Poisoned dogs spark vigil for local law enforcement
A local dog law move prompts intense action as authorities report 72 dogs poisoned in the streets this week. Scavengers are forcing a grim result and many hunting dogs are among the victims, signaling ongoing slaughter and concern over enforcement.
Arling Prominent Citizens In Deadly Brother feud
Two Arlington brothers, Jack and James Cowart, prominent locals, had a fatal confrontation early yesterday. James Cowart advanced with a knife and was shot dead by his brother, leaving the community shocked by the deadly feud between respected citizens.
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Arlington
Americas
Arling
Jack
James Art
James Cowart
FILL RETURN TO WASHINGTON
Hon. E. B. Lewis returns to Washington after a quiet stay at his Monte home. He expresses gratitude for a decisive victory and the large tie majority won Tuesday, reflecting the continued esteem of his constituents who endorse his record.
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E. B. Lewis
Monte
Washington
Lewis
Woman’s Devotion To Home Masks Female Illness
A New Matamoras Ohio woman Isanet Braprieth shares a long battle with female disorders and pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after nine years of suffering and multiple doctors. The article urges women to seek Pinkham’s advice at no charge and notes Mrs Pinkham’s extensive experience assisting up to a hundred thousand women annually.
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New Matamoras
Ohio
Isanet Braprieth
America
Workmen Strike for Higher Pay at Georgia and Alabama Railway
A group of workmen in the car shops of the Georgia and Alabama Railway walked out at noon over wages, while others remained at work. About twenty five to thirty men labored on new freight cars. ten to twelve quit after a failed wage demand, with others initially resisting the move but some returning. The yard workers are paid on piece work, earning roughly 125 to 150 dollars daily based on time, and many cited the absence of a raise as the reason for quitting.
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Georgia & Alabama Railway
Harvest Ready as Fields Produce Record Wheat and Oats
The country sees a vast harvest with wheat and oats ready for gathering. Fields stretch across 75 to 100 acres in many areas, and most farms expect ample supply for family bread this year. It signals a return to prewar prosperity.
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Americas
Claim a Majority in Senate from Anti Prohibitionists
Atlanta May 19 A prominent anti prohibitionist who kept in touch with the recent primary says that of twenty eight senators nominated last Tuesday eighteen are antis and ten prohis. The remaining sixteen are to be elected later and the antis are confident of capturing a comfortable majority of these. The antis were thoroughly organized for the fight this year and knew the proclivities of every man that offered for either branch of the general assembly.
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Atlanta
Antis
General Assembly
Reliable Engines and Machinery From Shaw Camp of Atlanta
Company Shaw Camp of Atlanta offers engines saw mills grain separators and all machinery. Former Americus man John R Shaw joins the firm, publicizing their trustworthy house in The Times Recorder.
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John R. Shaw
Americus
Shaw ‘ Camp
Atlanta
Times- Recorder
Four Condemned To Bondage In Matrimonial Trial
Justice Graham sentences two couples to life terms after a surreal wedding trial at the temple. The scene includes rustic bystanders, court officers, and celebrants as the couples depart claiming their money’s worth. Sardines and salmon later served at Bagley’s corner.
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T. A. Graham
Cupid
Poole
Bagley’s Corner
Catarrh Cure Promises Full Disease Cure
Readers learn that a Catarrh Cure claims to cure the disease in all stages. The ad states Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and builds up constitution. It offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure and directs to Toledo based sellers.
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Hall
F. Joheney & CO
Toledo
Draggiata
Mrs Parker Dies At Home Near City
Mrs Melissa Parker died Friday after a lengthy illness at her home one mile north of the city. The widow of Barney Parker a respected Sumter county resident she was sixty five. Surviving were several sons and daughters. Funeral services conducted Friday afternoon from her residence by Rev R L Bivins of Farlow Lawn Baptist church with interment at Ramsey cemetery four miles from the city.
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Melissa Parker
Barney Parker
Sumter County
Ramsey Cemetery
Freeing a Woman from Slavery of Disease by Electric Bitters
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts his wife’s five year paralysis and how two bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to move and work. The tonic claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizziness, offered at 60 cents per bottle by E J Aldridge.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
E. J. Aldridge
Negroes Excursion to Andersonville Day Planned on May 30
Thousands of African Americans will travel to Andersonville on Decoration Day May 30 joining an annual observance at the national cemetery. The program promises a 12 piece Pickaninny Band a Georgia Minstrels show and a championship baseball game between Americus and Macon amid festive attractions. police and coroner anticipate crowd trouble as in past years.
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Andersonville
Mecca
National Cemetery
Americus
Macon
Georgia Minstrels
Razor Brigade
Revolver
Geo. F. Cooper Lodge
Fitzgerald
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Brunswick’s
Grand Lodge
F. A. Hooper
George F. Cooper Lodge
Milton H. Smith
Frank Hooper
F. M. Sommerkamp
Columbus
W. T. Leopold
Savannah
T.G
Tutt's Liver Pills Prove A Medical Relief In 20 Years
Twenty years of liver trouble are claimed to be cured by Tutt's Liver Pills. An example from Chilesburg Va reports complete relief from sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach and constipation after using the pills. A testimonial from R P Smith praises the remedy.
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Tutt
R. P. Smith
Chilesburg
Dr Kings New Life Pills At E J Dridge Drug Store
An old health ad declares splendid health depends on stomach liver kidneys and bowels working well. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a way to develop brain and body power, priced at 250 at E J Dridge's drug store.
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Dr. King
E. J. Edridge
Judge Littlejohn to Make Americus Home
Judge Z A Littlejohn will move with his family from Cordele to Americus and settle here soon. Re-elected to another term as judge of the Southwestern circuit, he finds Americus more accessible to the circuit’s counties. The community extends a hearty welcome to the Littlejohn family as they prepare to relocate in September or earlier.
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Americus
Z. A. Littlejohn
Cordele
Littlejohn
Americas
Flint
Dooly
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