Memorial Day at Andersonville to be held in quiet order
Federal memorial day events at Andersonville will proceed with strict order and no negro excursion trains. The Americus Light Infantry under Lieut McLendon will be on duty near the cemetery to protect the Wirz monument as crowds from Macon and Fitzgerald attend the Grand Army exercises and salute the Federal dead. Special trains will bring G A R camps and citizens to the site.
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Andersonville
Americus Light Infantry
Comn.ui
McLendon
Jutan
Scott
Central Railway
Andersonvi
Grand Army
Macon
Fitzgerald
South Georgia
Americas
Wirz
Americus Company
National Cemetery
Unknown burglar case leads grand jury probe at Plains
The grand jury investigated an unidentified white man suspected of burglarizing a Plains store. Sheriff Christian of Wester county testified about capturing the suspect near Preston and delivering him to Sheriff Feagin of Sumter. The prisoner, who resists giving his name and objects to photographs, had skeleton keys and other stolen items on him.
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Plains
Christian
Wester County
Preston
Feagin Ot
Sumter
Mare
Taft Waistline Fashion Notes Mention No Creased Trousers
A Boston Globe item notes there are no Washington reports that Mr Taft has adopted the Paris fashion of creased trousers at the sides as set by King Edward.
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Boston Globe
Washington
Mr. Taft
Edward
Paris
Not enough readable details to form a headline
Fragmentary text provides no clear event, person, or organization to summarize into a coherent card.
Sumter Court Opens May Term With Judge Littlejohn
Sumter superior court began the May term with Judge Z A Littlejohn and Solicitor General J R Williams. The grand jury received a firm charge emphasizing road maintenance and legal duties. Foreman W A Wilson leads a sizable jury as ties to civil matters appear light while criminal cases dominate, many misdemeanors likely moved to the city court.
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Sumter Superior Court
Z. A. Littlejohn
J. R. Williams
Littlejohn
W. A. Wilson
J. T. Taylor
W. 8
Roach
T. E. Brooks
W. W. Dozier
H. A. Derrizo
R. A. Morrell
Frank Lanter
Cro
D. Wheatley
J. A. Chappell
John Sheffield
S. E. Statham
R. F. Markers
BE. Warlick
G. M.J . M. Murphey
C. P. Ham- Kelley
T. E. Joiner
Ers
J. L. Chambliss
G. D
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted By Americus Resident Testimony
Mrs. C. W. Hill of Americus Georgia testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back ache and disordered kidneys after suffering for some time. She purchased them at Dodson's Pharmacy and reports feeling much better and recommends the remedy to others. Sold by all dealers priced fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents in the United States Remember the name Doans and take no other.
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Dean
Americus
C. W. Hill
Mayo Street
Americus, Ga
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doans
Year of Growth With Order for Georgia Pythians
The annual report of Grand Keeper of Records and Seal William Leopold to the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias at Columbus notes Georgia gains. Thirteen new lodges formed, membership up by several hundred to 14,000–15,000. total lodges 215. Relief expenditures totaled $17,093.14 with $8,928.07 for sick benefits, $5,247.46 for funeral benefits, and $2,917.61 for other aid.
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Wm. Ih
Leopold
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Columbus
Georgia
Grand Lodge
Georgia mayors set agenda for eighth League convention
Columbus Georgia May 24 The programme for the eighth annual convention of the League of Georgia Municipalities to be held in Columbus May 26 and 27 has been perfected and announced An attendance of 200 mayors and other city officials is expected.
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Columbus
League of Georgia
Albany party tours Sumter to view good roads progress
A cordial welcome greeted the Albany good roads party en route to Macon for a Sumter county road tour. Dougherty officials led by N D Tift joined Americus and Smithville hosts to inspect Supt R T Christian’s road work and a three mile convict driven stretch. The visit showcased Sumter County’s 12 mile corridor and the plan to connect southwestern Georgia to Atlanta as part of a statewide highway network.
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Americas
Albany
Macon
Fea
Board of Commissioners
A. P. Vaso
H. T. McIntosh
Albany Herald
E. R. Clark
Strachan
Clark
Smithville
Americus
Sheffield
Bolton
Hodges
Hooks
American
Sumter
Sumter County
R. T. Christian
Christian
Nelson Tift
Dougherty County
South Georgia
Georgia
Atlanta
Judge Littlejohn to Hear Prohibition Case in Columbus
George C Palmer files action over a certified check of 1100 to secure Sheriff J A Beard in Muscogee county. Judge Littlejohn of the Southwestern circuit will decide in Columbus next Saturday. The dispute centers on enforcement of a $1000 fine from A B Daniel and the suspended sentence valid until June 15. The case marks a novel local point of law with no local precedent.
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George C Palmer
Chattahoochee
Supreme Court
Beard
Gov. Smith
Daniel
Prison Board
Palmer
Wesleyan College Trustees Meet on Presidential Offer
Dr Bascom Anthony of Americus will attend the Wesleyan College trustees meeting on the 28th inst as the search for a new president begins Dr W N Ainsworth a Savannah pastor is favored by many in Macon for the post President DuPont Guerry will resign to return to law practice with Joseph H Hall and Warren Roberts
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Bascom Anthony
Americus
Wesleyan College
Macon
W. N. Ainsworth
Savannah
Ainsworth
DuPont Guerry
Wesleyan
Joseph H. Hall
Warren Roberts
Sneaker Comfort Ad Says Allen Foot-Ease Fits Small Shoes
Vintage text claims Allen Foot-Ease lets many people wear shoes four sizes smaller. It promotes breathability and comfort for patent leather and new shoes, noting it is sold widely.
G. A. R. Attacks Monument at Columbus
Wells Post G A R adopts resolutions condemning the proposed monument to Capt. Henry Wirz former commander of Andersonville prison urging national action to wipe out the stain on American justice to avoid future government culpability. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as throat remedy by druggists.
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Acuun
Columbus
Brown to Remove to Atlanta
Atlanta May 24 Hon J Pope Brown Georgia's new treasurer will move his family from Hawkinsville to Atlanta during his term. He plans to secure a desirable house within weeks and establish residence in the city while serving as treasurer.
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Atlanta
J. Pope Brown
Georgia
Hawkinsville
Baseball Men in Army Warfare Quip Cited
The Baltimore American quotes a remark: baseball men would be useful in the army in actual warfare. A defender notes they would know better how to fight a pitched battle. The exchange highlights sports expertise applied to combat strategy.
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Baltimore American
Plankville to Light Main Street with Oil Lamps
Residents of Plankville anticipate the town installing six oil lamps along Main Street as the area gains a brighter, more festive character. The nickname gay white way is being used informally to describe the improved avenue.
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Kansas City Journal
Plankville
Main Street
Dog saves two clergymen from drowning in Delaware River
In Trenton on May 24, Shepherd Bob, belonging to Rev. Ebenezer Ferry of Marinville and serving Rev. Asay Ferry of Bethany Church Philadelphia, pulled both ministers from a cramping rescue when their canoe capsized. Bob swam to shore with Ebenezer first, then returned to help Asay, earning a hero’s praise and a fine collar.
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Trenton
N. J
Asay Ferry
Bethany Prsbyterian Church
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Ebenezer Ferry
Marinville
Downing
Delaware River
Bob
Morrisville
Shepherd
Dominies
Austria Reveals New Taxes in Budget Speech
Vienna May 24 Finance Minister announced a budget plan introducing a supplementary income tax on bachelors widows and childless married couples. The package also taxes matches and increments in land values, projecting $13,000,000 in revenue.
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Vienna
Reichrath
Hisgen Leaves Hearst for Bryan in Chicago Split
The article notes Hisgen has quit Hearst to align with Bryan. It remarks on a round of congratulation yet admits uncertainty about which side the newspaper favors.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Hisgen
Hearst
Bryan
Dining room doors opened at a summer hotel
The quote recalls a narrator asked if surrounded by wolves. The reply notes the speaker’s memory of opening dining room doors at a summer hotel, implying a habit connected to travel or hospitality.
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Sumter Court
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League of Municipalities
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Foley
Brown
Castor
Bears
Castoria
Brothers
Austria
TOTA
Corno
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Corno Mills
St. Louis
Americus Grocery CO
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