Cotton Fire in Central Yards Sparks Quick Fire Dept Save
A freight train sliced into the Central railroad yards at speed with a burning cotton car. Firefighters fought flames for about 30 minutes, saving most bales though twenty two were damaged. The fire broke out in a car loaded with twenty two bales after detoured train from Fort Gaines. Driver Conductor Burke acted swiftly at Mattox five miles below Americus, detaching the burning car as the train sped toward Albany and Macon. Damaged car and rest of train moved on. Local firemen hailed for skill in averting disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
Albany
Mattox
Americus
Burke
Spring Street Crossing
Macon
Central
Fort Gaines
Be Beautiful With Pure Blood and Health Remedies
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm purifies blood and builds health to cure skin and blood diseases. It promotes internal tonics as superior to cosmetics, cites a testimonial from Mrs. S. M. Wilson of Iron Mountain Texas, and urges readers to buy through local druggists.
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Atlanta
S. M. Wilson
Iron Mountain
Texas
Druggiate
Yards Burdened by Cotton Shipments and Press Upgrades
Cotton yards are crowded as presseshandle a thousand bales daily. Upper press at capacity with shipments from Georgia and nearby rail lines. lower press at Church street readied to start next week. Heavy consignments from below Americus continue, with forces to prevent blockages. Also notice promotes Dr H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm for kidney disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Ala‘bama
Church Street
Amerii
River sportsman nets a dozen alligators in one outing
W A Parker of Flint River east of Americus shot two loads to kill twelve young alligators sunning on a sand bar. The brood numbered about twenty five, with lengths from one to two feet. Parker’s double barrel achieved the feat in a single day.
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W. A. Parker
Americus
Flint River
Cupid Prevails as Teens Wed in Secret City Marriage
Charles Brinson and Lillian Ashurst, both teens, eloped and married after overcoming parental objections. The couple fled by horse to seek a minister and found Dr. B L Joiner in Andersonville who officiated at the Wesleyan House parlor. They returned home to the Ashurat residence on Jackson Street, welcomed by forgiving parents and celebrated happiness.
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Charles Brinson
Lillian Ashurat
Brinson
Ashurst
Bank of Commerce
Turpin
Wesson
Dr. Joiner
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir advertised medicine cure claims
A pamphlet style promotion asserts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir cures indigestion constipation headaches chills biliousness malaria kidney disease loss of appetite debility and sleeplessness by regulating liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood. Testimonials from H Mozley Atlanta Dr Mozley and Rev Davis claim relief from neuralgia indigestion and general health gains, with prices and locations in Georgia.
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H. Mozany
M.D
Atlanta
H, Mozley
C. D. Davis
M. E. Church South
Tatnall Street
Aunts
Hotel Fire Destroys Crystal Springs In Stewart County
A fire at Crystal Springs hotel in Omaha Stewart county yesterday morning consumed the building and most contents. Owner Roe Edwards, formerly of Americus, mayeringly connected to the property. Sheriff Holder is investigating for incendiary origin. A cold remedy advertised at Rembert's drugstore.
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Omaha
Stewart County
Crystal Springs
Georgia & Alabama
Roe Edwards
Americus
Holder
Severe blow in De Soto leaves Clay near death
News from De Soto reports Town Marshal Dorman struck Mr. O. Clay with a club after a lamp post lamp was broken by Clay’s buggy wheel. Clay’s condition improved later, with doctors saying he was out of danger though initial fears were grave. The incident drew wide discussion among Clay’s friends.
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DeSoto
Dorman
Mr. O. ©. Clay
Clay
Marshal Dorman
Cato
Central railroad shops in Macon burned. $100000 loss
Fire destroyed the Central railroad shops in Macon along with tools, books, and offices, costing about $100000 with no insurance. About 150 men lost jobs as four passenger coaches and numerous stores and cars burned. round house survived as oil tanks did not ignite. The company had recently adopted a sinking fund plan instead of traditional insurance, which will not cover the recent loss.
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Central Railroad
Macon
The
Central
Yellow Fever Germs Breed in the Bowels Cure Claim
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a universal safeguard against Yellow Fever, claiming the laxative tablets destroy intestinal germs and prevent new ones from forming, urging all ages to use Cascarets as the sole reliable protection against the disease.
Narrow escape as lumber shatters near Harrold
A work crew unloading timber for shed repairs at the lower compreas yard shivered a load into fragments. Mr. A. B. Harrold stood nearby when a heavy splinter struck his head, but glanced off his hat and caused only minor injury, earning him congratulations from friends for surviving a very close call.
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Mr. Harrold
Compreas
A. B. Harrold
Farm For Sale Near The Plains Georgia
A nice little farm for sale two and a half miles from The Plains on the railroad includes three hundred thirty five acres and will be divided to suit the purchaser Terms apply to 4t LH Ansiss Plains Ga
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Plains
Builder's Experience with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Detroit contractor testifies that after years of exposure and kidney pain the pills cured his back and muscular weakness. He recalls initial skepticism, three boxes used, and now recommends them locally. The note adds a clinical claim section and purchasing details from Dr Williams' Medicine Co.
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Udney Y. Wilson
Detroit
Mich
High Street
West
Dr. Williams
Hele
A. Y. Wilson
Rogent E. Huis, Jr
Wayne Count
Michigan
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
Marriage of well known Wheatley Huntington in New York
A marriage of much interest in America joins Mr. W. H. Wheatley and Miss Helen Huntington on Tuesday evening in New York City at Mrs. L. C. Smith's residence. The couple, prominent in social circles, plan to reside at the Wheatley home upon returning to Americus after a week in New York. Also noted is Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm advertised for kidney and bladder relief with its claimed immediate effects.
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Americus
W. H.C. Wheatley
Helen Huntington
Metropolis
Mrs. Wheatley
Huntington
New York
Mr. Wheatley
Miss Huntington
J. W. Wheatley
Fourth mad dog shot on Forsyth street yesterday
Killed another mad canine as the fourth in forty eight hours. The dog snapped at passers by and hid under the opera house steps on Forsyth street before Officer Reagin shot it with a Winchester rifle. More dogs remain at large and authorities continue to pursue them.
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Forsyth Street
Opera House
Reagin
Mad dog panic hits three city sections
A rabid dog on W. M. Tullis land and another on George Turpin property led to multiple killings. Officers Oliver and Feagin shot the first dog after it bit several ducks. a third animal and a cat were also killed. A fire department horse was bitten and removed from service as a precaution. Hydrophobia fears rise after a month of earlier canine bites.
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W. M. Tullis
Oliver and
Feagin
George Turpin
Fire Department
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Cupid
Andersonville
Wesson House
Chas, Brinson
Lillian Ashurst
Mozley
Cuthbert
Rembert's
Desoto Strikes
MR. C. C. Clay
Mr. Clay
Centrla
Aurix
J. H. McLean
Mitchell
al Draagiets
Jay
Will Dudley
Willley
Americus, Georgia
J. H. Rodgers
Miss Pickett
Church and
Jack For
Aristo
Ariato
T. Q. Bass
Brama of Sue
Lee Ail
Lamar Altceta
Ristools
Smithwick’s Gunstore
Postofficce
Colt
Winchester
Marlin
Remington
M. Wl. Smitmwick
Asericis
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