Local News Briefs Include Court, Camp Meeting, and Rail Timetable
Webster superior court convenes tomorrow with Judge Littlejohn and local lawyers. The board of county commissioners and the court of ordinary meet to conduct routine business. A Salem church camp meeting begins near Americus with a large city turnout expected. Georgia and Alabama train No 20 changes schedule to 1 28 pm, affecting arrivals. Cotton prices and farm finances noted amid moving crowds and rising trade. Public notices include church services and charitable donations. Local merchants report steady if partial cotton-related sales and car shortages due to Gulf state quarantine.
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Mimat Hudson
Geo. Oliver's
Webster Superior Court
Preston
Littlejohn
Hooper
Americas
Oglethorpe
Board of County Commissioners
Court of Ordinary
John Ed Thomas
Salem Church
Americus
Georgia & Alabama
Montgomery
Savannah
Col. L. J. Blalock
Cotton Avenue
Lamar
Forsyth
Jackson Streets
Christian Science Services
Jackson Street
Gulf States
Georgia& Alabama
The
Central
Dodson's
Dodson
Furlow & Walters
Minstrels Bring Al Field to Town Tuesday Ovation Expected
Al Field's Giants visit Americus Tuesday with a sixty artist troupe in private palace cars. The minstrel king receives a city welcome as the company performs The Court of Momus and a grand street pageant begins at 11.
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al Field
Americus
Tippera
Cara
Billy van
Doc Quigley
Eadie Fox
Momus
Opera
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic Cures Fever In One Day
Yom Kippur will be observed Tuesday with the most solemn day of the year noted as the Hebrew people begin the fast. The article describes fasting as atonement, the solemn services, and worship restrictions in observance of the holy day. Mrs. D H White offers up-to-date tailor dresses after a six week stay in Atlanta.
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D. Hl. White
Adlanta
Taylor
Dizon A ObiMor
Points About People and Local Movements
Miss Decia Easterlin left yesterday for Chattanooga on a visit of length. Prof. J. E. Mathin went to Buena Vista to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. B Yrd will arrive today on a visit to relatives in Americus. Mrs FE Harris of Dawson visits Mrs V A Shepherd on Furlow Street. Miss Willie Baisden returns from Ellaville. H W Pittman, Central depot clerk, visits his old home in Dodge County. George M Brinson attends the Robert Graham engagement. May Saunders, Newport News VA, to visit Miss Inez Felder. Mr and Mrs S C Hudgins return from Norfolk, VA. Pianos and Organs to rent Amznious Jewelry & Moaic Or.
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Chattanooga
J. E. Mathin
Buena Vista
8. K. Taylor
Atlanta
Byrd
Americus
FE. J. Harris
Dawson
V. A. Shepherd
Furlow Street
Willie Baisden
Ellaville
H. W. Pittman
Central Slepot
Dodge County
George M. Brinson
Stillmore
Robert Grahan
May Saunders
Belle
Newport News
Inez Felder
8. C. Hudgins
Norfolk
Amznious Jewaxy & Moaic
Monument to Charles F. Crisp Erected in Oak Grove
A monumental white Italian marble tribute will mark the resting place of Georgia statesman Charles F. Crisp in Americas Oak Grove Cemetery. Ordered by E. J. Miller, the seventeen foot statue will be placed in Position 1 within a week or two. Also noted is a drug ad for Dr. Tichenor’s Antiseptic at 50 cents a bottle.
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Oak Grove
Georgia
Charles F. Crisp
Oak Grove Cemetery
Americas
E. J. Miller
Dr. Tichenor
Cotton Bale Blaze at G and A Depot
A bale of cotton hauled from the G and A depot yesterday morning caught fire when offloaded at the warehouse. Buckets of water quelled the blaze with only slight damage. Investigators suppose a loose match ignited by the bale’s fall.
Epworth League Americas district conference to meet in Dawson
The annual Epworth League conference of the Americas district convenes next Thursday in Dawson, with 20 to 30 delegates expected. Dawson prepares for visitors as sessions run through Sunday, promising a pleasant and profitable gathering.
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Epworth League
Dawson
The
Americas League
Americus Puts City Line On Footing With New Vehicle Enterprise
The Americus city council granted a franchise to a newly organized company and, with capital in hand, moves to purchase vehicles and horses for a line expected to start in three to four weeks. Royall travels to Nashville to secure herds, aiming for three or four conveyances initially. The route mirrors the old electric car line along Jackson College Lee to Mayor Hixon’s home then Elm and G A shops, returning via Rees Park, with no deviations. The community supports the venture as a relief from walking and a profitable investment.
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Americus
Rapid Progress Haa
Royall
Nashville
Jackson
College
Lee
Hixon
Elm Avenue
Rees Park
Wedding of Judge Dunham and Bertha Drane Planned
A large wedding from Buena Vista and Friendship will be held Thursday at the Presbyterian church in the village. Judge Joseph J. Dunham and Miss Bertha Drane will wed with Gov Atkinson and Attorney General Terrell among notable attendees. Col J H Lumpkin and Miss Susie Taylor represent Americus as bridesmaid and escort. The ceremony is at 4 p.m. and a reception will follow at their Buena Vista home.
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Americas
Joseph J. Dunham
Buena Vista
Bertha Drane
Friendship
Presbyterian Church
Atkinson
Terrell
Americus
Col
J. H. Lumpkin
Bessman
Susie Taylor
Baggage Transfer Service Promises Prompt City Orders
Steve Wooten runs the only reliable baggage transfer agency in the city. Trunks accepted at Windsor Hotel with prompt handling from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Night-train orders due by 10 p.m. Contact phone 84. Also promoting Tommy Ross whiskey at Blue Bar run by J A Water, proprietor.
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Steve Wooten
City
Windsor Hotel
Steve Wootes
Chattanooga
J. A. Water
Doctor Hartman cure praised by grateful father
A Greenville man credits Dr Hartman and the Peruna remedy with saving his daughter's life after a severe fever and nervous headache. He reports rapid improvement within a day and urges others to consider the medicine for female troubles. Dr Hartman has a new book on Peruna for women. A free copy is offered to women. Cotton receipts at Americas warehouses were heavy yesterday with 812 bales, signaling a rush to market due to debts and railroad handling delays.
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Hartman
Gibson
Greelsville
S. C
Tawa
Pora-na
Fora-na
Pera-no Dog Manufacturing
Columbus
Americas
First Baptist Preacher to Deliver Debut Sermon Today
Rev. Samuel Dean recently called as pastor of the First Baptist church will lead his first sermon to a large congregation this morning. Furlow Lawn Baptist morning service is suspended with worship at the First Baptist. Presbyterian and Catholic churches hold services as usual this morning. Evening service may be expected at First Baptist.
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Samuel Dean
First Baptist
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
Wide Range of Wool Dress Goods at Low Prices
A broad catalog of 36 to 60 inch wool and silk blend fabrics offered at 15 to 75 cents per yard. Includes 36 inch half wool cashmeres and 45 to 60 inch Serges, novelty shawls, brocades, plaids, and cloakings. Customers urged to inspect stock and compare prices before buying.
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Georgia
Medea
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