Ladies Parade and Floral Pageant at Americus Fair
Americus fair organizers plan a floral parade featuring equestriennes and decorated carriages led by Mrs. J C Wheatley as floral parade chair. A horseback rider feature and a grand pageant are expected, with Elks contest and extensive advertising boosting turnout for a gala week. Thousands are expected to visit as managers push bargains and merchants promote events.
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Americus
Faireet
J.C. Wheatley
Elks
Carnival Company
E. D. Ansley
The
Goes Like Hot Cakes Indispensable Drug Discovery
A Kentucky druggist A T Smith of Davis touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming it cures where others fail. He cites six years of sales and testimonials from mothers and physicians and Eldridge Drug Stores offers guarantees with trial bottles free and refunds on purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Smith
Davis
Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Stores
Begged to Sharpen a Pencil
Monroe Adams, a double murderer jailed in the Americas region, repeatedly sought a knife under the pretext of sharpening a pencil. Detected by Sheriff Bell, Deputy Gatewood, he remains desperate and may take his life if given a chance. He reportedly believes his execution is near and could attempt suicide to escape the gallows.
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Monroe Adams
Americas
Bell
Gatewood
4Gama
Sharif Bel
Adams
John Wesley’s Reply and the Cough Remedy Claim
Isis quotes John Wesley's rebuke to Mistress Wesley and ties it to a claim about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing colds and grip and counteracting pneumonia. The ad asserts safety and pleasantness and notes sale by all druggists.
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Isis
John Wesley
Wesley
Chamberlain
Marriages Authorized as Licenses Issued by Judge Allen
Judge Allen issued marriage licenses to several couples yesterday and the following pairs are listed: Robert Leo Thomas and Daisy D Nicholson. A J Ledger and Addie . Daniel and A J Are. Howell and Willie. W 8 Davis and Frances Bates. The license for Harry Jacobs and Lizzie Hays was issued the evening prior.
Bells Ring Despite All as Lizzie Hays Weds Harry Jacobs
Miss Lizzie Hays and Mr. Harry Jacobs eloped and married at the Methodist parsonage in a romantic turn. The ceremony occurred after a late-night drive, with the couple soon departing for Fitzgerald, Georgia, to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jacobs
Miss Hoya
W. L. Wootten
A. Smith
Misa Hays
Mrs. Jacobs
Fitzgerald
New Life Pills Claim Life Saved by P Muse Story
Durham resident P Muse credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with saving his life after years of severe stomach and liver trouble. He praises the pills as best on earth and notes they are sold for 250 at Eldridge Drug Stores.
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P. Muse
Durham
N. C
Dr. King
Eldridge
Chance to Make a Fortune in the Loop Act
Promoters from Forepaugh-Bell discuss Diavolo's dangerous loop performance. They note four understudies failed at Madison Square Garden, warn of fatal risk, and offer only 1000 dollars weekly for 72 seconds of work plus insurance Gaps.
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H. A. Daniels
Americus
Diavolo
Ince
Madison Square Garden
New York
Rana Ten Penny Nail Through His Hand
Walte opening a box, J. O. Mount of Three Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and afterward, and it removed all pain and soreness, with the injured parts soon healed. For sale by all druggists.
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Walte
Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
For Sale Cane Mill Syrup Evaporator and Rye Seed
For sale a good cane mill a syrup evaporator and seed rye. Contact 8 H Hawzis at 10 16 w St for details.
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H. Hawzis
Prisoner Bandrick Brought to Americus for Safe Keeping
Andrew Bandrick, accused in the Shrender murder near Cordele, is jailed in Americus under Judge Littlejohn to avoid citizen retaliation. Sheriff Sheppard and Deputy Walden guard him. brother George remains at large. Bandrick was captured in Crawford County after being hidden in a barn and dragged to Dooly County.
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Americus
Littlejohn
Sheppard
Walden
Dooly County
Andrew ‘Bandrick
John Shrender
Cordele
Bandrick
Vienna
Z A. Littlejohn
Dooly
Dooly Court
Crawford County
Bundricke
Raines
Mrs. Shrouder
Bundrick
Americas
Old People Have Their Trouble
Mr Francis Little of Benton Harbor Michigan is over eighty years old and long troubled by indigestion and constipation since 1865. Since last August he used Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and soon felt better. He reports finishing three boxes and feeling well. The tablets improve appetite and stimulate the stomach liver and bowels. For sale by all druggists.
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Francis Little
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chamberlain
Black Demon Sent to Camps in Worth County
Jim Woolfolk, an African American man who attempted to assault a woman near Preston and narrowly escaped lynching, pled guilty in Webster County Court. Judge Littlejohn sentenced him to twenty years in a penitentiary camp in Worth County, with transfer awaiting transportation from Americas jail.
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Jim Woolfolk
Americas
Worth County
Woolfolk
Preston
Webster Court
Littlejohn
Campa
Or will exchange for farm property and residence on Felder street
Property offer states exchange for a farm and a 6 acre residence and lot on Felder street with 110-15 d ¢ 0 d. wtt. 2 o Crave Davia. Also notes a line of Indian handmade clothes hampers at Holliday's.
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Felder Atreet
At. Holliday's
Fertilizer Plant Nears Completion in Americus
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co plans a $150,000 fertilizer plant in Americus with capacity of 20,000 tons annually. Expected by December 1, the complex includes a large mixing building, Corliss engine, boilers, ample water supply, and private railroad track. Superintendent Pike leads the project, promising readiness by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Carolina Co
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Co
Americas
Pike
Times-Recorder
Corliss
Gilford
Columbus
Central of Georgia Railway
Do Good It Pays And Kindness Helps All
A Chicago man proclaims good deeds outweigh real estate deeds and urges kindness. He notes many appreciate a kind word and encouragement, and cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure sold locally.
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Chicago
Chamberlain
Will Page Jr. Fights Grave Thigh Wound Near Americus
Will Page Jr. lies seriously ill at his father's Americus home after a cotton bagging accident weeks ago. A knife pierced his thigh and severed an artery, with ongoing bleeding despite attempts to stop it, raising fears for his life as the family line is noted.
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Will Page Jr
Americus
Mr. Page
Moler College Barber Trade Catalog Offers Quick Training
Male Help. MEN Our illustrated catalogue explains how we teach barber trade in a short time mailed free Moler College New Orleans La.
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Moler'College
New Orleans
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Cupid
Miss Hays
Lizzie Hays
Harry Jacobs
Will Hays
Rana
Americus Prison
Slayer of Shrouder
Black Demon
Will Page
Royal Worcester Corset Co
Ester, Mass
Reece
Sea Elegant H. T
White Sewing Machine Co
Sleyrtane
F.G. Olver
Americus, Ga
Viewea
Pure Delight Rye
Richard Mellow
Indica
Ana Sas
G. A. Scott & CO
Lamar
Alfie
Chis Maton
M. T. Elam
Business College
Macon, Ga
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