Richmond capitalists tour Georgia and Alabama Railway works
A party of Georgia and Alabama Railway security holders, led by President Williams and Major Cecil Gabbett, inspected the Georgia and Alabama Railway shops in Americus after arriving from Savannah. They viewed car and engine building and enjoyed a six course banquet at The Windsor before departing for Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Georgia & Alabama Railway Securities
Americas
Savannah
Williams
Cecil Gabbett
Pope
Gabbett
Georgia
van Riper
Americus
Windsor
Columbus
Georgia & Alabama Railway
President Williams
Messrs
M. M. Gilliam
Fred W. Scott
T. C. Williams
J. H. Dooley
W. Spence
Baltimore
J. D. Stetson
Macon
W. M. Habliston
Petersburg
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned
A scanned notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and health. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. The ad urges buyers to seek genuine products and mentions a testimonial and price of 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Coledo
Ohio
F. J Cee &Co
Two youths die after pistol accident on Satter place
A Saturday morning incident on the Satter place ends with two young men involved in a pistol mishap. One is killed when a found old gun, allegedly unloaded, misfires during a snap, leaving one dead and the other in hiding.
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Satter Place
Fool No
Land for Sale Near Americus with Homes and Fertile Acreage
For sale 200 acres three miles from Americus, 160 acres cultivated, four good houses on the property, very productive and healthy location near schools and churches. Also several other valuable parcels within four miles of Americus by W. B. Heys, Americus, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Fort may hold over as Georgia railroad chief
Judge Allen Fort, six year term on the Georgia railroad commission, may hold over until a successor is appointed. Fort was in Atlanta and said he would not decide yet, though resignation is possible if certain cases arise. He denied political motives, noting a 5 cent cotton rate case could save half a million dollars for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Fort
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Senate
Judge Fort
Atlanta
Americas
Fort
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted As Cure All
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy to purify blood and improve health and skin. It claims to cure skin blemishes and other diseases where physicians fail, citing a testimonial from Mrs. S. M. Wilson of Iron Mountain Texas and offering the product for sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
8. M. Wilson
Iron Mountain
Texas
Saly
Presbytery Opens In Smithville With Noted Guests
Smithville Ga hosts upcoming Presbytery gathering with town preparing to welcome guests. Local social club met at Mr and Mrs Garneke home for an enjoyable program. Chas Jennings of Augusta visited, trades display and Macon carnival parade viewed, Minnie Wells returns home from Shellman visit. R Powell Stephens attended Ey Worth League convention in Dawson. Rev Clark formerly of Smithville Methodist greeted friends. Yellow Jack preventive advice cited with Cascarets Candy Cathartic as cleanse and guard against germs.
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Smithville
Swrryville
E. C. Gar
Macon
Minnie Wells
Shellman
R. Powell Stephens
Dawson
Clark
Methodist Church
Cotton Bale Ablaze Again Sparks Still Burn Inside
A repeat cotton fire struck yesterday as twenty four bales of cotton burned inside a car after a smouldering spark re-ignited a week old blaze. The local fire department fought the flames and doused the fire again, hoping the troublesome lot is soon removed from town.
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Central Railroad
Americus
Town Creek
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir touted cures and testimonials
The ad proclaims Mozley’s Lemon Elixir to cure indigestion constipation headache biliousness malaria kidney diseases fever chills loss of appetite debility nervousness and sleeplessness by regulating liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood. It includes testimonials from Mrs R H Buopworry of Gaffin Georgia Rev Davis of Atlanta and H A Beat Clerk of Randolph County praising relief from neuralgia piles and general health improvements.
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H. Mozany
M.D. A
Anta
H. Mozley
Rev.c . Davis
M. E. Church South
Tatnall Street
Atlanta
Second Press Starts. Cotton Blockade to Ease Tonight
The cotton blockade at the upper press will clear by 11 o clock tonight or Monday morning at the latest, enabling swift handling of shipments. The lower press, nicknamed the snipe of the valley, is now moving 800 bales per day, with total capacity from both presses at 1,800 bales daily. A large force will work as needed, and all on hand cotton can be pressed by Monday.
Woman's ailments urged to take Peruna remedy
The notice lists various symptoms including backache headache neuralgia nervousness visual disturbances and digestive distress and recommends Peruna for any woman experiencing these conditions. It stresses broad applicability and endorses the remedy for those with these complaints.
Whiskey brands and bars noted in Chattanooga scene
A fragment mentions trying Tommy Ross whiskey as a preferred brand when Chattanooga beer is too cool, citing beat brand market presence with J A Wavxun Prop Blue Bar and related venues.
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Chattanooga
Tommy Ross
Beat
J. A. Wavxun
Effort to Annul Contract Over G A Railroad Shops
S H Hawkins and wife sue to annul the donation of property for the G A railway shops in Americus. They seek injunctions to stop removal of offices and shops, void the contract, set aside deeds, and halt a bond election, alleging fraud and collusion with B H Jossey and others. The petition also asks for a receiver to take charge of the shop property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Hawkins
G. A
Americus
J. A. Hixon
Americas
B. H. Jossey Et al
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Supreme Court
Supreme Court to Hear Georgia and Alabama Railway Case
This week the Supreme Court will hear B. H. Jossey et al versus the Georgia & Alabama Railway over the potential move of the company’s general offices to Savannah. Injunctions failed in July. higher court action follows with Col. Lumpkin and Judge Hixon prepared to argue for the public and Col. Hawkins for the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Supreme Court
B. H
Col
D. H. Lumpkin
Judge Hixon
Atlanta
Citizens of America
Col. E. A. Hawkins
Railway Company
Dwelling House Burned on Cotton Avenue Farm
Matt Hart a colored merchant on Cotton avenue reported the loss of his dwelling house and contents last night. He also lost a good plantation leased to a tenant with substantial loss. Origin of the fire is unknown and the property was uninsured.
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Matt Hart
Cotton Avenue
Matt
Farm to Lease for Three Years 400 Acres
Farm to lease for three years covering 400 acres with 300 acres open land in good cultivation. Half fenced with woodland pasture and running water. Healthy location with residence and necessary buildings, new gunhouse and machinery. Convenient to churches and schools. Apply to M4dithim W. B. Heys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Heys
Tam Bivins Negotiates Lower Rate Loans for Farm and City Property
A fragmented notice shows Tam Bivins prepared to negotiate loans on farm and city property for better terms and rates. It indicates willingness to pay anytime and seeks lowest terms.
Fortunate Escape Prominent Pianist Miss Warner Relates Recovery
Miss Lillian Warner, a renowned pianist of Burlington Vermont, tells of nervous prostration that weakened her eyes and energy. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after trying many remedies and doctors. The pills, made by Dr Williams Medicine Co, are sold in boxes at 50 cents each, six for $2.50, and are not sold in bulk.
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Lillian Warner
St. Paul Street
Burlington
Miss Warner
Sardly
Dr. Williams
Br. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
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Alabama
Mozley
Mo Zley
R. H. Buoopworry
Gaffin
Cuthbert
Bivins
Prom
Burlington, Ft
AND
Cotton
Mrs
Bessie Cartright
Sumter
Lamar Street
Smithwick’s Gunstore
Colt
Winchester
Marlin
Remington
Istols
M. W. Smithwick
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