Finger severed at sausage mill incident reported
A worker at Mr A Turpin's sausage mill, Alf Hudson, had the middle finger of his right hand cut off at the fist joint while operating Thursday. The article notes new piping laws for artesian wells arriving and work will resume soon. Water is hoped to be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Hudson
Mr. A. Turpin
Thursgy
Hiss
Feagin
Harcom Harcom
G. M. Davis
Lamar
Jnc. A. Cobb
Magnolis Springs
Southwest Georgia Technological School
Chemical Works
Davenport Bros
John T. Taylor
Leesburg
Drummer Sells Straw Fatale Goods in City Sale
A drummer in the city recently sold straw fatale goods to a dealer. The deal involved delivery arranged for the heated term, with the transaction noted in local observance.
Prince Bros Introduce Fine Close and Open Carriage
A local carriage dealer, Prince Bros, unveils a stylish new close and open carriage praised as one of the best in town and feature rich with modern appliances. Prisoners at the County Jail were moved to the courthouse for warmth as Capt. Jno A. Cobb arranged a warmer holding place and earned praise for his humane action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bros
Jno. A. Cobb
Local notices and business chatter in Sumter area
The column notes cooler weather and winter sales by John R Shaw at reduced prices. It reports Sumter Saving and Loan Association loan activity, a theft arrest near Lamar, and Will Perkins planning to move to Lumpkin. It quotes a barkeeper on post holiday whiskey sales and a grief over declining liquor demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Shaw
Will Perkins
Lumpkin
Ain
Washington
Atlanta
United States Supreme Court
Hawkins
Harper's Weekly
Palace Hotel
Jackson and
Forsyth Streets
Mule trade chatter at Prince Bros stables in Sumter
The Mul Trade in town shows limited business and lively chatter as Prince Bros reports on mules. Dug Prince offers rides with popular stocking legged horses while brother Joe heads from Tennessee and Kentucky for more stock, telegraphs back prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faw
Reoorpes
Prince Bros
Mr. Nite Prince
Joan
Mr. Prince
Joe
Tennessee
Kentucky
Sumter County
Dug Prince
A Lively Time With a Mule Swap and Wild Texas Horse
John Taylor buys a blind mule and trades for a half blind Texas horse. A boy rides the haltered horse, it bolts through Lamar Street and alleyways, the crowd laughs, and Coroner Speight is summoned for an inquest. The negro ends up riding the horse home without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Goa
Texas
John
Ohio Doctor Plans Georgia Farm Michigan Arrival Reception
Dr Estabrook in Dayton writes to the governor predicting arrival in Atlanta around February 5 with a second Ohio farmers excursion. He asks a reception in the state agricultural department and thanks Georgia for the cordial welcome received, noting the first party numbered about sixty and promising a larger second tour. Commissioner Henderson will arrange an appropriate reception upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estabrook
Ohio
Dayton
Atlanta
State Agricultural Department
Henderson
Georgia
Tramps Reported Picnicking After City Ban
A Recorpen reporter says the tramps ordered out of town held a citywide picnic. They moved in a crowd, begged and pilfered, then gathered in an old wooden building near arte alan well to eat and swap tales. They appeared to be a coordinated group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artealan Well
Aiaian Reo
Americus in 1900 extracts reveal city growth and rail plans
A 1900 Dairy Recouper leaf reports Americus population growth to 33 419, progress on artesian well drilling, new upper story additions, street naming, and hotel guest guidance. It notes cotton receipts, railroad delays, energy for a new press, proposed gas lighting, and a Savannah Macon line plan with an Americus branch to boost cotton and timber transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenpga
Sloan
Allen
John
Harrold Avenue
Johnson Street
Will Allen
Americus and
Sagannah
Savannah
Preston
Reconpra
Ihs
Hancock Canal
G. W. Glover
China
Americas and Pacific Railway
Crisp
Washington
Senate
R. L. Oliver
Republic of Ireland
D. B. Harrell
Central Railroad
Americus
Yogora
Savannah, Dublin
Dublin
A. B. Linderman
Philadel
Phlia
Arthur Pou
Linderman
Macon
Chatham
Bryan
Balloch
Tattnall
Emanuel
Montgomery
Laurens
Wilkinson
Twiggs
Pulaski
Houston
Dooly
Dodge
Sumter
Bibb
Georgia
Dubi
Ueristuen
Pou
Eteal Rails
Baldwin
Americus, Preston and
Compkin
Cotton
Tennessee
Virginia
Chatham County
Lavanet Cps
Pete
He Sa
Tanderman
Bast
Mean Borrower Escapes By Humble Realization
A reader trapped in a swollen hollow log during a storm realizes his habit of borrowing newspapers from neighbors. After attempting to squeeze free and reflecting on his mean actions, he exits the log when reassessing his behavior. The tale ends with his decision to stop borrowing.
Young Charlie and Lin Bell in a curious accident
Lin Bell and his trotter Charlie the stallion were riding when they hit a stump and splashed into a puddle of water on the road near Bronwood. Lin struck his head on the wheel and the horse aimed for oats as the pair narrowly escaped more harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Bell
Charlie
Lin Bell
Lin
Bronwood
Lim
Bucklen's Arnica Salve: Best Salve for All Ailments
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price quoted as 26 cents per box through Dr. B J Bridige?e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Bidridge
Folsom Banquet Tales from the Montezuma Record
The Montezuma Record reports on a Constitution banquet for correspondents featuring Folsom and colleagues. Jokes about Folsom and “Stumpy” travel years and reveal a quip about Gov. McDaniel that highlights the governor’s stuttering style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Montezuma
Constitution
Tte
Folsom
Kimball
Johnson
Bard
Stumpy
Gov. McDaniel
January Jurors Named for Superior Court Adjourned Term
The list names jurymen drawn for the January adjourned term of Superior Court. The October term jurors set to serve include H. T. Bivins, W. 8. Parker, W. T. Wilson, B. W. Tiner, T. J. McLendon, J. B. C. Sail Lafayette Fallis, S. B. Cobb. The term begins on the third Monday of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
H. T. Bivins
W. 8. Parker
W.T. Wilson
W. Tiner
T. J. McLendon
J. B. C. Saiil
Lafayette Fallis
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Sutericus ‘Revokbir
Zeeara
Souman Po CS
Sayings and Loan Association
Sumter Saving and Loan Association
ReconpEn
Diskey
Tre
Dr. Estabrook
Capitol Building
Americas
Col. W. K. Pilsbury
Dawson Daily Appeal
Amarone
Nant
Dis. Sava Bly. & Wesetrict Court
Ren Mallwaye
Mitchell's Mill Pond
Board of Health
T. Wheatley & Son
John Nicholson
Guerry
W. M. Hawkes
Meckabee
8. H. Hawkins
Florence
Eufaula
Citiseum
Uta
M. Stein
B. A. Hawxina
Lori Wannen
Young Charlie
Bucklen
Folsom Abroad
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