Accidental Gun Discharge Injures Two Boys Near Chambliss Place
Leonard Gartner and Eldridge Eldridge, teens aged about 14 or 15, were hit by birdshot when an automatic shotgun discharged as they loaded guns for departure from a hunting near Chambliss place, wounding Gartner most seriously and Eldridge with arm and side injuries. Eddie Mathis suffered a minor shoulder wound. The boys drove to their home before medical help arrived. Dr. Cato treated them and they slept early evening, with full recovery uncertain for a day or two.
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Leonard Gartner
Doctor Eldridge
L. P. Gartner
G. Morgan Eldridge
Eddie Mathis
J. E. Mathis
Chambliss Place
Young Gartner
Mathis
Gartner
Eldridge
G. M. Eldridge
R. E. Cato
Busy on the New Federal Building for Americus
Congressman E B Lewis pushes federal officials on the Americus Georgia government building planned for Lam ar and Lee streets. A Washington letter from August 31 1908 notes sketch plans and preliminary estimates submitted for cabinet approval and bids advertised as soon as possible.
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Congressman Lewis
Lamar and
Lee
Americus
Department
Washington, D. C
E. B. Lewis
M. C
Montezuma
Federal
American
Georgia
Cabinet Board
Jas. A. Wetmore
Out of the Question and Pretty as a Picture
A short humorous quip describes a woman's beauty as a paradoxical standard, noting that she cannot be as pretty as herself. It uses a playful tone and familiar phrasing to imply self-comparison and society’s gaze on appearances.
Endorsement for Pension Commissioner Lindsey by Sumter veterans
Sumter Camp veterans approve J W Lindsey for another term as Pension Commissioner. They praise his wartime service with the Third Georgia and his postwar care for widows, saying he understands veterans' interests and has run the office with gallantry and conscientiousness.
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OCI
J.W. Lindsey
Sumter
Americas
Lindsey
Georgia
Miss Archie Harrison Ill Near Columbia Washington
A telegram reports the sudden serious illness of Miss Archie Harrison daughter of Mr Samuel Harrison near Columbia D C where she is visiting relatives Doctors fear appendicitis and an operation may be needed Mrs Harrison will travel to her daughter's bedside as soon as possible Relatives and friends here share concern over her condition
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Samuel Harrison
Archie Harrison
Columbia
D. C
A. B. Campbell
Races Planned for Labor Day at New Driving Club Park
The Driving Club schedules Labor Day events with fleet-footed horses on its new track, contingent on grandstand completion. Local horsemen bring racing sulkies and daily speed tests promise real racing, ahead of the big September 23 and 24 meetings with cash prizes.
Teacher Questions Prompt Curiosity on First Day
A child remarks on her teacher after her first day noting she asks many questions. The piece hints at skepticism about the educator's knowledge, reflecting a light humorous take from a Chicago Evening source.
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Mary
Brilliant Elk's Club Dance Entertains Americus Guests
Miss Mattie Lewis Dodson hosts a grand evening at the Elk's Club rooms with house guests from Valdosta Dawson and Macon. The event features a Grand March led by G D Wheatley, elegant gowns and a large attendance, with Prof Rose providing the music and a later reception in the wedding room. Several out of town visitors and local society figures are listed among attendees and hostesses.
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Elk’s Club
Mattie Lewis Dodson
Misses Lamar
Helen Lewis
Valdosta
Gussie
Griggs
Dawson
Ray
Eaomsroe
Frances Stevens
Macon
Miss Dodson
Augusta
Col
Mrs. Dodson
Georgia Bena Dodson
Ethel Loving
G. D. Wheatley
Norma Everett
Mamie McArthur
Mary Belle Hixon
Sweet Home
Lamar Lewis
Charming
Gussie Griggs
Jula
Mary Lou Angley
Hollis
Ruth Barry
Eugene Ransom
Frank Foley
Columbus
Misses Dodson
Lamay
Julia Ray
Mary Lou An
Eustace Ansley
J. D. Hooks
Walter Brown
R. EB. Lee
John Felder
Robi. Hawking
Lee Hansford
Sion Hawking
P. C. Sanford
A. D. Robertson
Gene Ranson
Howell Simmons
Frank Cato
J. S. Sparks
Henry Bagley
Hixon
Geo. Wheatley
Cliff Clay
Arthur Bivins
Cotton price scare not expected to bring calamity
Americus cotton men recall prices from ten years ago and warn against panic as cotton sells around 8 3 4 to 9 cents per pound, about $45 per bale, noting earlier slumps in 1898 and 1894 with five to four cent levels while people still managed.
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Americus
Sumter
Sesson
Americas
Tinsley Back in Stripes at Camp
Sid Tinsley, a black convict, is returned to the Sumter county chain gang after escaping a month ago. He was pursued through the woods and recaptured, marking the year’s first escape.
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Tinsley
Sid Tinsley
Sumter County
Cotton prices fall as bale values drop in fall season
The passage notes a cotton market slump with fur on a billiard ball and a farmer selling a bale for a paltry twenty dollars. Prices ranged as low as 4 4 12 cents per unit while the 9,750,000 bales of cotton sold for five cents a pound, reflecting weak business in America that autumn.
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Americas
Light alcohol sales in Americus tied to prescriptions
In Americus during eight months of prohibition 133 prescription records show alcohol bought for medicinal use and limited bathing needs. Purchases include many prominent citizens. only 0.8 percent were for stimulants, with some still purchasing for fuel. Total U S alcohol industry value cited at about 7.5 million dollars.
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Americus
Cobb
Court of Ordinary
Montgomery
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J. W. Lindsey
Driving Club
Teacher
Mr. Castro
Venezuela
Chicago
Addie Clark
Lula Hall
Florence, D. C
C. E. Hall
Elm Avenue
Susie Pryor
Smithville
R. L. Maynard
J. S. Hiller
Plains
Mr. T. J. Wade
Leslie
Mary Littlejohn
Moultrie
Virginia Hargrove
Marshallville
Mary Lewis Thorpe
Savannah
Nellie Niles
Cordelia Adams
Janie Peagin
A.B. Campbell
Farrett
Americus Hospital
C. W. Collins
St. Louis
K. M. McDonald
Jessie Guerry
Texas
George W. Council
Tennessee
Viva Sanders
Bronwood
Mildred Hollis
Nashville
Grantland Rice
Messers, Carey
Eugene Daniel
Andersonville
A. J. Clark
Leesburg
John Jenkins
J. W. Fulford
Ellaville
Susie Bowie
Rome
Kate Wheatley
Lee Street
C. C. Hawkins
Miss Mary
C. E. Murphey
Jackson Street
Atlanta Constitution
Sim Carter
Fannie Campbell
J. P. Cato
W. M. Humber
Lumpkin
A. C. Bivins
Margaret Buchanan
Florence Niles
New York
George Walters
Milledgeville
Tallulah Falls
H. 8. Crockett
Elizabeth Boloman
Allen Fort
W. Ho Sawyer
Mabel Sawyer
New England States
Boston
Pryor
Lee’ County
Theresa Sullivan
Montez Thomas
Oglethorpe
Oscar and
Mrs. B .! Ansley
Chas. L. Ansley
Ma_ con
Ruth Hodges
Mr. J. Randolph Logan
Asherhus
Martha Davis
Woodbury, Ga
Maggie Griffin
Ansley
Madras
Chas
Wheatley & Ansley
Venesness
United States
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