Shortage Alleged in Heys Accounts at Webster County
An alleged discrepancy of several hundred dollars led to the detention of E. L. Heys, former traveling representative of Whitley Grocery Co. of Americur, by a Webster County officer. Warrants had been issued for Heys alleging unaccounted sums collected from Webster County customers. Heys arrived with the officer to consult his attorney, with a committal trial expected at Preston today. Whitley, president of the plaintiff company, asserts the discrepancies exist, while Heys denies a shortage and claims he has not received due credit for his collections. Friends hope for an amicable resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Heys
Whitley Grocery Co
Americur
Webster County
Heys
Preston
C. R. Whitley
Millions Given Away By Generous Drug Makers
The makers of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption have donated over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy. The product claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all lung diseases with a guarantee or refund offer. Eldridge druggist offers free trials and regular sizes at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Callon E. J. Eldridge
Short Receipts for August Show Cotton Drop in Americus
American cotton men report August receipts totaling 2952 bales, down from 3190 last year, signaling a shorter crop due to late planting and drought. Prices also shifted, with current buyers paying 2 cents per pound less than a year ago, a drop of 43 cents per bale, reflecting weaker market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Americus
First Tax Payment Signals New Year Kicks Off
Aaron Edwards, a Negro farmer in the Fifteenth district, paid the first state and county tax for the year to Collector Dunn. The early payment suggests others will follow as the tax rate this year is expected to be lower, easing the burden on taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Edwards
Dunne
Dunn
Price spike in cotton seed drives farm economics
The cotton seed price has risen due to a reportedly short cotton crop. Last season Americus paid about 1 cent per bushel, but this year’s seed price has already advanced to 14 cents per bushel and may rise further if the cotton crop remains tight. The shift elevates cottonseed from a overlooked byproduct to a crucial farm factor this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Veterans' indigent pensions disapproved in Sumter County
Twenty five options of indigent and three of indigent veterans were disapproved and returned from Pension Commissioner Lindeey to Judge A C Speer. The veterans may call at his office to retrieve their papers after the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
A. C. Speer
Pension Commer Lindeey
Applita
Miller Wanted for Acorn and Wheat Farm Work
Wanted experienced man with small family to manage acorn and wheat, Dee Ist. None need apply with good references. Apply to J. H. Buacx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Buacx
Police cracked down on loafers in Americus
Mayor Hixon targets the constantly idle street corner crowd blamed for living off the year. Police, led by Chief Wheeler, issued summons to many, young and old, as officers enforce a new "Hunt a job or crack rock for the city" order amid Coxeyite disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Hixon
Ubase
Coxeyites
Wheeler
Route Inspector Delays Rural Routes From Americus
Sumter county faces further delay in establishing rural mail routes out of Americus due to inspector health issues. Congressman Lewis reports ongoing efforts to mobilize a government inspector, but the two agents assigned to Americus fell ill with pneumonia and heat illness, delaying work. A telegram from A W Machen confirms the Third district will begin work as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Americus
Smith
Lewis
A. W. Machen
Bureau OF Cvil
Washington, D.C
Mercer University Ad Emphasizes Christian Education
Mercer University in Macon Georgia is praised for its Christian character and high scholarly standards. The article highlights harmony between faculty and students, merit-based admissions, strong scholarship, and success in Georgia state oratorical contests. It notes alumni include three governors and announces the next session opening September 10. For details, contact P. D. Pollock, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Mercer
P. D. Pollock
Macon Ga
Screen Removed At Branner’s Soft Drink Spot
Patrons of George Branner’s Lamar street establishment will drink non alcoholic beverages in full public view after Branner removed the front screen yesterday. The move follows a city council decision last Monday that screens must be removed from places selling soft drinks, Branner complying as the first known business to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Branner
Lamar Street
Branner
Brunner
A Dozen Tell Tales of Grief in City Sweep
Mayor Hixon opened a city crackdown on unemployed street corners with a dozen loiterers captured by Chief Wheeler. Most admitted inaction and were warned to reform or face street-cleaning under Wheeler's guidance. The mayor aims to curb street loafers and bolster civic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixon
Wheeler
Mender Wheeler
Copa
HEYS COMES CLEAR OF CHARGE
Mr E L Heyes was arrested on warrants from C B R Whitley of Whitley Grocery Co charging misappropriation of funds collected from Webster county customers. He received a committal trial at Preston yesterday and was cleared. Telegram to relatives reported the exoneration. His friends are gratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Heye
C. BR
Whitley
Whitley Grocery Co
Webster County
Preston
Heys
Steel Bridge for Muckalee
Sumter county commissioners plan to replace the wooden bridge over Muckalee creek at Guerry's, about a mile and a half from the city, with a substantial steel or iron span. A new long turnpike is to be built on the west side, marking a greatly needed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Muckalee Creek
Guerry's
Sandie
New Life Pills Claim Quick Health Boosts
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as sugar coated globules that transform weakness into energy and mental power. The copy promises strength and health with a 25 cent price per box and lists E J Eldridge as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Our Music Department Offers Instrumental Instructors
Our Music Department announces piano voice violin guitar mandolin and pipe organ instruction with specialists. Address Thomas F Jones President Union Female College En foula Alabama. The One Day Cold Cure Kermett’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine claim easy consumption and child appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jones
Union Female College
Enfoula
Ala
Kermett's
Death of Mrs Lightfoot near De Soto
Mrs Benjamin Lightfoot died after a five week illness at her home near De Soto. The death saddens her family after a short marriage of barely a year. Funeral services were held at De Soto yesterday afternoon at five o clock and drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lightfoot
de Soto
Swedish Government Loan Inquiry Reported in New York
Representatives of the Swedish government in New York discuss a potential ten billion dollar loan to Sweden. Albert H. Wiggins of National Park Bank confirms inquiries but has no decision on reception of the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert H. Wiggins
National Park Bank
Wiggins
Forty Mills Shut Down Shocks Jobs Nationwide
Forty four cotton mills operated by 24 corporations halted operations in Fort y Mills Massachusetts triggering unemployment for about 20 000 workers as about three quarters of cotton output faced a month long curtailment under a broad agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fart River
Mass
Sloan Buys Two Horses in New York Auction
Jockey Ted Sloan buys two horses, Lady Massey and Long Shoreman, paying 214000. The pair, aged 4 and 2 respectively, are set to be shipped to England after the purchase at Sheepshead Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Ted Sloan
Lady Massey
Sheepshead Bay
Long Shoreman
England
Glasgow Plague Infected, Health Board Declares Outbreak
A cable from Surgeon Thomas reports Glasgow declared infected with plague. Eleven cases and one suspicious case in hospital today. In Glasgow, August 8, Assistant Surgeon A. R. Thomas says bubonic plague outbreak will be investigated and precautions taken for outbound vessels. No increase in cases locally and officials aim to confine the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Glasgow
Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Board of Health
Bank Note Circulation Increases in August 1900
Comptroller of the Currency reports at Aug 31 1900 total bank note circulation 324,223,910 up 82,152,018 for the year and 4,498,454 for the month. Circulation based on US bonds 329,641,356 up 34,463,007 yearly and 4,193,022 monthly. Lawful money secured circulation 33,582,457 down 23,315 yearly and up 14,333 monthly. US bonds on deposit to secure notes 295,700,399 and secure public deposits 84,240,380.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Fire rips Dwight Inn in Alabama City. German tutor dies
A. C. Baer, a German music teacher from Harmony Grove, Ga., perished in a fire at the Dwight Inn, Alabama City. The leading hotel burned before daylight, with loss estimated at 8900 dollars and insurance coverage partial. Baer woke, failed to find the stairs, entered another room, suffocated by smoke, body found among the ruins. Post office nearby damaged. fire blamed on a defective flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baer
Alabama City
Gapspex
Ala
Dwight Inn
Harmony Grove
Baer
Thomas misquoted on Jewett league opposition
Galveston delegate T H Thomas says a dispatch misrepresented his remarks at the national negro businessmen convention. He did not support the Jewett movement and warned against any black business leaders aligning with Miss Jewett’s cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Jewett League
Boston
T. H. Thomas
Galveston
Thomas
Simpson and Floyd in Alabama school row ends in brawl
In Poesix City Professor H B Simpson principal of public schools is charged with drunkenness. Dr Ashby Floyd testifies to intoxication and a confrontation erupts in a store with blows from whip and umbrella. A cheese knife and pistol appear before an ex mayor and bystander intervention ends the scene. Frances Griscom wins women's golf championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poesix City
Ala
H. 8. Simpson
Ashby Floyd
Simpson
Floyd
Professor Simpeon
Dr. Floyd
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Mercer University
Macon,ga
Muckalee
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Ben Lightfoot
Knoxville
Virginia Tron, Coal and Coke Company
Dana Coal Land Company
Coeburn
Virginia
Cnan Lotte
N. C
W. H. Johnston
Tiklen Harrington
Johnston
Miss Johnston
Fort Caswell
Whansaton
War Department
Rossecaville
Alabama
Tandy Barrett
FISO
S. Weir Mitchell
Michigan Drag Co
Detroit
Wich
Little Liver Pile
Agc
Eldridge
Vert
Doctor
Griscom
Southampton
L. L
Frances Griscom
Philadelphia
Richland Public Schools
N. L. Stapleton
A. B
A. Z. Rutherford
Ludie Mabry
Te Shackleford
Charlie Bedingfield
Annie Lu Booker
Richland, Ga
Hudson’s Dre
LA Grange Female College
LA Grange, GA
Rufus W, Smith
Rembert’s ‘Drug Store
Nexuto Postoffice
Chas. F. Grahan
Pulaski House
Savanoah
College St
Lee Street
Thos. Harrold
Windsor Hore
Chas. A. Fricker
Henry Wetteroth
Istart
Sherlock & CO
L. D. Locknart
the Krell Piano CO
Cincinnati
Krell
Ie SF Canatey Fox Tae
Americus and
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