Four Negros Arrested in Freight-Car Robberies at Central Yards
Police captured James Mathie, Harry Ratledge, Lewis Simmons, and Charles Brown after a dawn roundup. Recovered loot included whiskey, flour, canned goods, clothing, and other freight from loaded cars in the Central Railway yards. Chief Wheeler said enough goods were found to warrant conviction for some or all suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mathie
Harry Ratledge
Lewis Simmons
Charles Brown
Wheeler
Do Good It Pays and Cough Remedy Endorsement
A Chicago wan extols kindness over real estate and urges helping others. The item claims moral good yields value and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cold cure, touting personal success and urging purchase from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armatead Dodson Property on Lee Street Sold
Mrs. Beasie E Bleckley purchased the Armatead Dodson home on Lee Street for 2000 dollars. The well located estate remains highly desirable and sought after in American real estate circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatead Dodson
Lee Stee
Beasie E Bleckley
Americas
Ben Muse Health Miracle Prompts Drug Store Ad Claim
Fragmentary note from Durham North Carolina claims Dr Kings life pills saved life and led to Eldridge Drug Stores selling seven different pills. The reader mentions severe stomach and liver trouble and a supposed long term benefit. No clear date or verifiable details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
P. Muse
Durham
N. C
Webster County Ballot Report From Quiet Election
Col George Thornton, Webster County clerk, visited Americus reporting Webster’s recent state election. Terrell received 276 votes, Candler 153 for supreme court justice, and Rose 6. Thornton notes continued prosperity in Webster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thornton
Webster County
Americus
Terrell
Candler
Supreme Court
Rose
Col
Thornton
Webster
Convicts on Sumter Roads Urged for County Work
Farmers in Sumter debate road policy and favor using convict labor under a superintendent. They note current fifteen day annual duties are irregular. a larger, paid force could improve roads into Americas. Good roads regarded as best county investment and a change may come next year if farmer wishes prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Chain Gang
Americas
Harrold's Appenix Operation Successful At New York Hospital
News comes as Edward B. Harrold, long a popular figure among Americas friends, recovers from an appendicitis operation at Gouverneur Hospital New York performed Monday by Dr Erdman. His brother Dr Charles O Harrold on staff there reports him improving daily and in good care after the procedure. This operation marks Dr Erdman’s ninety-fifth appendicitis case this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Harrold
Governeur Hospital
New York
Erdman
Charles O. Harrold
Governour Hospital
Mr. Harrold
De King’s New Discovery Boosts Sales at Davis Drugstore
Davis Kentucky druggist A T Smith reports King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as his fastest selling item. He praises its proven cures, offers price guarantees, trial bottles, and regular sizes 500 and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Smith
Davis
King
Big Donation To University Endows Mercer
Americus records a $10,000 gift to Mercer Universitys endowment by a wealthy local lady. The donation, given quietly and with no desire for praise, was disclosed only recently by a friend who happened to learn of the contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Lady
Mercer University
Americas
Never Ask Advice About Coughs Says A Philosopher
A fragmented adage warns against asking for medical advice during illness and advocates Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy despite questionable merit. The quote attributes the remark to J. R. Hudson and notes a philosopher's bias in explaining his own view.
Fertilizer Plant Feasibility Poses in Americus Next Year
Rich Corporation and the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co consider building fertilizer plants in Americus. Armour Fertilizer Works previously viewed the area and may also enter the market. A new plant costing about 150000 dollars is planned, with rapid southern expansion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Corporation
Americus
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Armour Fertilizer. Works
Armour Company
Americas
Armour Fertilizer Works
Atlanta
South
John Wesley quip cited on repetition and Chamberlain cough remedy
A humorous line about repetition attributed to John Wesley is used to lead into a claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip, prevents pneumonia, and is pleasant and safe to take, with availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Mistress Wesley
Esme
Prosperous Sumter farmer Jobo Crawford noted
Jobo Crawford, a leading colored farmer in Sumter, handles a large plantation with a dozen plows. This year he expects 19 to 15 bales per plow on his own wages farm and eight to ten bales per plow from renters. He owns land, owes no one, stores provisions, and has bank funds, earning broad respect from both races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Crawford
Sumter
Americas Yeater
Crawford
Nail Through His Hand Prompts Balm Claim
While opening a box J D Mount of Three Mile Bay NY ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand. He applied Chamberlain's Pale Balm and afterward the pain and soreness disappeared, healing the injury quickly. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
Chambersins
Tony Surprise
Appointment of Postmaster at Americas Office Delayed
The postmaster appointment for the Americas office remains unsettled due to the president's illness and competing duties. Assistant Postmaster P. Mitchell continues to discharge duties satisfactorily as operations run smoothly, with a new appointment anticipated within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
P. Mitchell
Watch the Kidneys and the Health Question Stated
A fragment cites Dr. Abernethy and Foley's Kidney Cure with claims of restoring kidney health. It mentions J. R. Hudson and a puzzled Cain and Abel exchange about a score, hinting at historical medical advertising and a comical or cryptic aside on competition and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Abernethy
Foley
J. R. Hudson
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure in Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
A vintage advertisement claims a guaranteed kidney cure from Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. The druggist offers a refund if a single bottle fails to satisfy, priced at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Easy Habit of Meeting Trouble Half Way Cured by Foley
An ad style snippet urges readers to prevent coughing with Foley's Honey and Tar remedy. It includes a testimonial from J B Hudson noting the product as a cure for stubborn coughs and hints at respiratory health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J.B. Hudson
Excellent Prices Paid For Farm Lands Near Americus
In Sumter county, two farms sold yesterday showing rising land values. J O McArthur sold 14 miles from Americus to De Smith a 250 acre tract at 11.25 an acre and then bought the Mize place of 100 acres west of Americus at 17.50 an acre amounting to 1750. Good farming lands near Americus are seen as strong investments with several deals pending. A Sumter county farm twelve to fourteen miles from Americus recently drew offers of 9000 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Americus
J.O. McArthur
de. Smith
de Soto
Sumter County
Farlow School Adds Freehand Drawing Department
The department of freehand drawing is now part of Farlow School with Miss Ida Clark of Griffle to teach. Clarke is praised as an artist of rare ability and her work will augment the school’s offerings. Attendance has risen, and Superintendent Math reported continued growth, rapidly increasing demand for space as more pupils enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlow
Ida Clark
Griffle
Clarke
Mathis
Old People Have Their Trouble Now Well at Last
Mr Francis Little of Benton Harbor Michigan is over eighty and has suffered indigestion and constipation since 1865. He began using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets last August and quickly improved. In a letter he reports using three boxes and feeling well. The tablets stimulate appetite and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Little
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chamberlain
Friendship Baptist Association Ends With Plentiful Feasts
Delegates from the Americas return after a weeklong annual session at Parrott. The three day gathering featured religious services and royal entertainment hosted by the town’s residents. A large noon meal was shared near the Baptist church and the next session is planned for Smithville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Parrott
Friendship Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Smithville
W If a Neb r ine man credits Foley remedy and rail wreck kills two
Spent more than 1000 dollars on doctors for ten years of lung trouble, then Foley's Honey and Tar saved his wife. At Milton, Pa a northbound express crashed into a freight train killing Engineer Wheeland and Conductor Stringer. Fireman Shafer injured. None of the passengers hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Baker
Plalneview, Neb
Foley
J. R Hudson
Indianapolis
Milton
Wheeland
Harrisburg
Stringer
Sanbury
Shafer
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Quartette
Minnie Howell
Mr. Hanner
H. 8. Hanner
Tennessee
Rev
K. Read
Hanner
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Mrs. Hanner
Mary Black
Taylor Street
Lee Street
Tutt’s
Armour
Posto
Cain
Department OF Drawing
Rembert
Rembert’s Drug Store
Worcester
Royal Worcester
Aera
Mass
White Sewing Machine Co
eMonion
F.G. Olver
Americus, Ga
Seventh Cavalry
Weldon
Pure Delight Rye
G. W. Scott & CO
Lamar St
Eldridge Drug Stores
J. W
Spfield
Prank Surffield
FIELD
Bank of Commerce
Americus, Georgia
THE
Lanier Southern Business College
Macon, Ga
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