Local notices mix buys and quar antine chatter in dull November
The town reports varied items from Mims & Hudson selling shells and seed to George Oliver's bookstore listing Soper per sheet. A local gun club eyes a Thanksgiving clay pigeon shoot with several prize contests. An Athenian was fined for drinking and breaking quarantine. Leesburg and Andersonville quarantine effects spread as hay sales rise and frost forecasts loom. Travel remains hampered by strict quarantine laws. Buckwheat flour and sauerkraut move through Farlow & Walters and Hecker's products resupply local shoppers.
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Mims & Hudson
George Oliver
Allen & Sheffield
Sfty Spoksm
Rfl
Lee Court
Leesburg
Americus
Andersonville
Cour
Tailholt
B. E. Allison
American Pencil Co
Cairo
Texas
St Louis
Hecker
Farlow & Walters
South section beset by Monstrante troubles and dog hydrophobia
The South suffers widespread disruption from Monstrante, with a man dog causing hydrophobia scares. A mad dog on the loose bit several animals and people, including a fire department horse and others. Community notices list local movements, visits, and upcoming performances amid the unsettled period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Seig
Wilber Company to Open Week of Six Nights at Popular Prices
The Wilber company makes its city debut with a week long engagement at reduced prices featuring a rotating lineup. Monday showcases Pete Baker's Chris and Lena with a German dialect comedy and musical numbers. Lillie, a seven year old singer and dancer, draws praise. The show promises clean, high class entertainment and comparable to premier attractions. AFRICAN PRINCE IN AMERICA UP. A royal figure from Africa, Fama Chechechi, visits America to enlighten his people with seats reserved for whites at the front.
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Wilber Company
Pete Baker
Chris
Lena
Esc
America
Lillie
Opera House
Americup
Americas
Africa
Fama Chechechi
Pat Soak
Leesburg House Fire Destroys Mrs. Love Residence
The residence of Mrs. M. E. Love at Leesburg burned Saturday about o'clock, destroying furniture and contents. Mrs. Love had traveled from Americus to prepare for a boarding house during court week. Other occupants included Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sadler and Mrs. H. Kimbrough. Loss estimated at 1750 dollars with no insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Love
Leesburg
Mrasetts
Americus
J. M. Sadler
H. Kimbrough
Deputy Sheriff McArthur Injured Chasing Fugitive
Deputy Sheriff McArthur broke a collar bone when his buggy crashed while pursuing John Kaigler, a fugitive. The chase began at night with hounds, and Kaigler fled as the buggy struck a tree at high speed. Kaigler escaped and Dr. Cato treated McArthur. Deputy Poole was thrown clear without injury.
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McArthur
Deputy McArthur
John Kaigler
Kaigler
Poole
Cato
Fatal streetcar collision shocks Atlanta riders
A wreck on the Consolidated electric line in Atlanta left several injured, some fatally, after two cars collided at the foot of a steep grade. Shelby Myrick of Americus reported details from Arasta. Virginia defeated Georgia 7 to 4 in a football game with multiple injuries, including a serious head blow to Vernon Gammon of Rome, witnessed by about six thousand spectators.
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Fannie Davis
Jamilla
Sherif McArthur
Nashville
Maggie Dunn
Milledgeville
J. B. Dunn
A. M. McPhail
Robinson & Franklin
Ligcircus
Merrel Callaway
Albany
M. P. Callaway
J. A. Davenport
Coral
Joseph Raine
Atlanta
Nannie Philpot
Tennessee
Lena Philpot
Shelby Myrick
University
Kimball
Savannah
Myrick
Atlanta Constitutiva
Acmucus Juwacer & Mcato Co
Consolidated Electric
Americus
Artasta
Consolidated
Virginia
Georgia
Vernon Gammon
Rome
Frugal Fall Remedy for Poorly Robust Children
A historical line advocates a warming fat forming food for fragile children to use for two or three months in the fall to prevent cold illness and bolster health. The tone reflects concerns about nourishment and seasonal illness in a domestic or public health context. The suggestion emphasizes sustaining diets during autumn to protect vulnerable children.
ScotT's Emulsion promises strength for winter health
ScotT's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda is promoted as a tonic to grow strong and stay well through winter. Many trust it for frail mouths. a course may carry the weak through winter in good condition. Ask your doctor about this. Watt ScotT's Emulsion is on the wrapper. All druggists carry it for $1.00. Bowne, Chemists, New York.
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Croatia
Watt Scott
Bowne
New York
Haugabook and Warren Dry Goods Firm Closed by Sheriff
Acast Ga Oct 30. Haugabook Warren dry goods dealers were closed by the sheriff under a creditors bill filed by unsecured creditors. B L Weston named temporary receiver, hearing for permanent receiver set Nov 13. Notice urges past due accounts be settled promptly.
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Acast
Haugabook & Warren
B. L. Weston
Airm
Johnsons Chillana Fever Tonic Cures Fever in One Day
Fragments describe Johnsons Chillana Fever Tonic claiming to cure fever in one day. A small fire was found in a clothes closet at a residence on East Lamar Street. firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze. An advertisement seeks to rent eight mules or horses via C. Roratt & Co. at a wood yard.
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Johnson
Andrews
Lamar Street
C. Roratt & Co
Wood Yard
QVEIMBER Weather Offers Wide Dress Stock For Buyers
Local store advertises a broad selection of winter dresses and fabrics at HEADQUARTERS, featuring broadcloths, imperial serges, all wool cloths, and novelty suitings. Emphasizes large stock, varied styles, and prices from 25c to 15 dollars, urging customers to inspect and choose before stock runs out.
Silks and Velvets Offerings At Attractive Prices
New and popular Roman Stripe Taffetas from 8% to 1.25 per yard. Changeable Figured Taffetas 75c to 1.00. Fancy Brocades 98c to 2.00. Special 75c Silk Velvet leader at 47% off. Finest Silk Velvets in Georgia at 1.00 and 1.25 per yard.
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Georgia
Black Goods Stock Cleanout Prices Drop This Week
Retailer advertises complete stock of plain Henriettas cashmeres serges brocades and crepe cloths with discounts to clear cash sales. Emphasizes broadcloths draped fabrics and numerous fabrics from French and German sources as prices are reduced to move inventory.
Underwear for Ladies and Children Sale Ad
Our stock of underwear is full and complete with the best values in vests at 15c 20c and 25c. We offer drawers for boys pantalets for girls full union suits for ladies and misses priced 50c to 2.00 per suit.
Splendid checks and fabrics at reduced yard prices
Advertises multiple fabric items with old pricing by the yard. Sea Island cloths, bleaching, ticking, drillings, Canton flannels, cambrics, duck, duck cloths, ginghams, and related goods with sale prices per yard. Mentions quantities like five thousand yards and common discounts.
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Waymanville
Sea Island
Lonsdale Cambries
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