No Paper Next Week By Holiday Break
No paper will be issued next week due to the Fourth of July holiday. The paper will resume in the following weeks with a better edition. Runaway incident reports Mr. W R Stewart being thrown from a buggy after the mule ran away, causing severe injuries. Captain A C Bell reports profitable potato shipments and a return to track farming advocacy. Dr Bosanko cough syrup advertised at 50 cents to $1.00 sold by A J Hudson. Americus District Conference delegates arrive with no public business conducted. Railroad survey progress for Americus Preston Lumpkin line, subscriptions needed, directors to meet, imminent construction. Moda ladies slippers offered at cost after a fire.
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United States
Dr. Bosanko
A. J. Hudson
Americus & Lumpkin KR. R
Americus
Preston and Lumpkin
Webster
Jesse Cannon
Clyde
Texas
McAllister
College Hill
Magnosia Springs
R. M. Johnston
Kessler
Commercial House
Two Mile Bicycle Race Ends In Disputed Finish
In a condition race No. 5 scored 30 laps while No. 4 was near 82 laps but 15 feet behind. They rode 2 extra laps, No. 5 led by 15 feet at call, yet judges awarded No. 4. A spectator who paid for a ticket witnessed the finish.
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Acard
No. 5
No. 4
Pree Distrib Sample Bottles At Hudson's Drug Store
A brief notice announces free distribution of Dr Bosanko sample bottles at A J Hudson's Drug Store. The promotion aims to attract customers with complimentary bottles and highlights the store as the distribution point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hudson
Dr. Bosanko
Bicycle Race and Macon July Fourth Sports Day
The audience welcomed a bicycle event Wednesday night with two races. Sheffield won the two mile dash in 9 minutes 55 seconds amid disputes over Hall. The hour race saw Sheffield beat Jones with 10 miles and 6 laps to 9 miles 13 laps. Macon prepares a big July 4 program featuring a six hour walk, a five mile bicycle race, river tule race, mule race, wheelbarrow race, and rail ticket deals with low rates.
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W. M. Jones
R. E. Byrd
John Sheffield
John Hall
Hall
Wooten
Byrd
Jones
Sheffield
Macon
Ed, Smith
Dave Cromeline
N. T. Johnson
Montezuma Local Notes and Upcoming Events
Mr. W. M. Knox and niece Helen Moore visit Mr. W. M. Moore in Ft. Deposit. Prof. Dodson to leave Montezuma Institute for Americus to study law, admitted to the bar in October. Community updates cover club meetings, basketball, bicycle races, dances, lectures, and local commerce. News notes include plantings, water experiments, and regional events across Americus, Albany, and Hawkinsville.
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W. M. Knox
Institute
Americao
Dodson
Montezuma
Montezuma Record
Judge Harrell Loses Watch in Barappah Trip Mystery
Judge Harrell of Webster county rode to Barappah in a Gleeper with Major Kline of Southwestern railroad and Dr E A Flewellen. He misplaced his watch, thinking it was under his pillow, but found it under the mattress after a search. Telegraph notes the incident amid rail travel chatter. James Farcen & Bro advertise Sterling Silver lines as new arrivals for public viewing.
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Judge Harrell
Webster County
Barappah
Major Kline
Southwestern Railroad
E. A. Flewellen
Bavanorh
Watcr
James Farcxen & Bro
Cure for Piles by Dr Bonabko Medicine Co ad
An old advertisement claims a pile remedy cures intense nightly itching after warmth. It promotes Dr Bonabko Medicine Co with a price of 50 cents, sold by A J Hudson in Piqua Ohio. It asserts effectiveness for piles, itch, salt rheum and ringworm.
Fourth of July plans heat up for Vigilance Fire Co event
Vigilance Fire Co plans a Grand Fourth of July with parade and contest on Friday of next week. A match ball between Albany and Americus colored clubs is likely, followed by a grand ball and supper. Foot races and athletic events may fill spare time as crowds gather. Local merchants advertise stock closeouts and misc goods, including Boots Hats and Lace Pins, plus an ice deal and rooms for rent near Dr. J B Hinkle’s Jackson Street office.
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Vigilance Fire Co
Colored Fire Company
Albany
Americus
Vigilance Co
Wells Health Renewers and Patent Remedy Claims
An old advertisement fragment touts Wells Health Renewers and other patent medicines for toothache kidney ailments fever worms malaria and sexual vitality. It cites a claim that users become “the man” again and promotes a vial price of $1 with references to vitality and complete cures.
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Ion
Peta
America
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W. R. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
A. C. Bell
Atlanta
Americus District
M. E. Church
D. P. Davexront's
D. F. Davenport
Annie Thomas
C. T. Farlow
Columbia
Drayton Boys
Montezuma | Club
McFarlan's
Chemiat
J. A
D. F. Davefront
McKay's Hills
John R. Shaw
Baptist Church
Perry Baseball Club
Muckalee
Douglas Mayes
Stanbury
Hawkinsville
Dawson
J. H. Black & Son
Bank of Americus
Chicago
H. P. Fricker
Ohio
Dr. Bricker
C. A
Fricker
Rough and Ready
Americus Rangers
Baldwins & Davenport
McKay Hill
Measrs
P. D. Hill
Oak Grove Cemetery
Colored Cemetery
Hill
Judge Warren
Albany News
Kit Warren
Georgia Press
Reidville
S. C.) Female College
Misses Carrier
Buchanan
Alice McGarrah
Willie Patterson
Nannie Sheppard
Daisy Shropshire
Edna McGarrahi
Albany Guards
Jackson Light Artillery
Americus Light Infantry
Lewis Light Infantry
Iobbs
A. B. Wooten
City
Americus Baseball
Artesian City Club
Albany Boys
Americus Boys
Americus Nine
Artesians
Reedy
Mews
Council & Williford
Fatend
Canvin Cantu & Son
Janes Fricke & Bro
I. W. Harper
Nelson County
J. Istaria
Spelal
Joan B. Shaw
Wran & Bent
Hart
J. B. Hinkle
Jackson Street
A *T
D. P. Davexvont’s
Laffelle
J. A. & D. PF. Davexvont's
Universal Bath
Fred Lewis
Morreaags naAipa Uaa
Pam
Tam
Covent
James Alezalder
Waar
Hampton Rireets
J. W. Warraay Co
Cotton Avenue
Will Reeve
Evans
Amertcus
Mrs. Elam
Weould
Rae
Adi Srewoneer
Rome
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