Insanity case in Americus looms at court and asylum
A young man near Americus was examined by a jury and doctors and declared mentally ill in a mild form caused by a water accumulation on the brain. He will be sent to the asylum, as a suitable room can be prepared locally. The Protracted Meeting at the Baptist church continues during the week with two services daily and many converts already received baptism. Knights of Pythias members from Brunswick visited Americus to explore establishing a lodge here, meeting with citizens and receiving encouragement.
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Groat Raword
Baptist Church
Alrady
Knights of
Mericus
Borgia
Our Y
Brunswick
Weil
Haverany
Circus
Oswick
Tunswick
Rumor of Savannah Dublin and Western Takeover Surfaces
A railroad rumor spread in Macon that Capt Rioul and Comer Gordon of Savannah pushed to secure the Savannah Dublin and Western. Citizens cite increased Macon capital interest in the Macon LaGrange and Birmingham line and a possible direct route from Kansasity via Memphis Birmingham LaGrange Macon to Savannah. A Savannah meeting of S D and W officials held with treasurer T F Johnson and attorney J M Stubbs was reportedly for defense against pending suits, though organizers declined to speak.
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Macon
Savannah, Dublin
Eaid
Savannah
Dublin
Savannah, Dublin and Western Railroad
T. F. Johnson
Pleasant visit boosts piano sales in Americus week
Mr. Bauer of Stultz and Bauer, New York, visited Americus and connected with Hill and Schneider. They promote Stultz & Bauer pianos and Chicago Cottage Organs with installment plans, claiming savings of at least $20 and low tuning costs. Hitt & Co. buyers in Albany challenge Americus pricing amid a larger regional cotton trade.
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Bauer
Stultz & Bauer
New York
Americus
Hill & Schneider
Schneider
Stulz & Bauer
D. B
Chicago Cottage Organ Co
Plucky Marshal Arrests Lumpkin Rowdies After Threat
A Lumpkin shooting recall tells of a bold marshal who confronted five violent men. He rode to the scene with a loaded double barrel shotgun, ordered the gang to surrender, and marched them to the guard-house in a single file. The prisoners, crestfallen, were reformed and troubled no more.
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Lumpkin
Marshal Yarborough
South Georgia Band Reunion Planned for Americus
At a Smithville Brasn Band meeting held Friday Herging it was agreed Americus is the ideal site for the Southwest Georgia Band Reunion planned for mid April to early May. Prof D. N. Baldwin and M. A. Ware and Mr J. F. Johnson were named officers to manage the event with Albany Dawson and Smithville bands set to participate. Invitations will be sent to other bands in the region, with expectations of large attendance and Americus pledging strong support for a gala occasion.
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South Georgia
Smithville
Americus
Southwest Georgia
D. N. Baldwin
M. A. Ware
J. F. Johnson
Baldwin
Albany
Dawson
Remarkable Longevity in Wilcox County Family
Mr. J. J. Withhford reports on a Wilcox County family noted for long lives. Micajah Owen, born in 1789, is now in his late nineties and remained capable with a rifle until recently. His mother died at 113, and her mother lived to around 130. James Owen, born 1819, lives with Micajah. He recalls ten sons and five daughters, totaling 245 descendants two years ago.
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J. J. Withhford
Wilcox
Micajah Owen
James Owen
Micajah
Prisoner Pleads Guilty After Judge Names Counsel
An anxious prisoner tells the judge he is guilty after the court confirms appointed defender Mr. Higginson. The exchange begins with the judge asking for the defendant’s plea and acknowledging the lack of prior counsel.
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Higginson
Advert for Mothers Soothe Aid Teething Remedy
An old ad promotes Sootuina Syaor for children teething. It claims the product soothes the child eases gums relieves pain cures wind colic and serves as the best remedy for distrahwa. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.
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Winston
Capt J H Shaffer Leaves Americus for Macon Sales Post
Capt. J H Shaffer long time head salesman at the New York Store in Americus has accepted a position with Nussbaum & Co in Macon and will depart in about two weeks. His polished manners earned him many friends here who will miss him greatly.
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Macon
J. H. Shaffer
New York
Nussbaum & Co
Shaffer
Americus
Clearing the Sumter Jail of Inmates
For the first time in years Sumter's jail is empty. Blackman, the murderer of Stonewall Tendee, is confined there only for safekeeping until the Supreme Court decides his case. he is from another county and the expenses are paid by that county.
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Sumter
Blackman
Stonewall Tendee
Supreme Court
Bucklen’s Arnica Sale Uses Guaranteed Satisfaction
Purporting to be the EST SALVE for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions it claims to cure piles or no pay. Price 25 cents per box sold by B J Eldridge with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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B. J. Eldridge
The Hoarded Wealth of India Jewelry as National Wealth
The piece portrays jewelry as a dominant, ever-growing wealth form in India under British rule. It argues jewelry defines status, sustains marriages, resists taxation, and eclipses other investments, with women central in inventories and displays of gold, pearls, and gems. It depicts jewelry culture as a defining national characteristic and an economic pillar.
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India
Pse
Preventing Bedsores With Proper Care Techniques
Guidance from Good Housekeeping on preventing bed sores for bedridden patients. Emphasizes relief of pressure on the lower back, daily checking for wrinkles in the draw sheet, and twice daily cleaning with alcohol or tannic acid solution. Recommends corn starch or buckwheat flour to dry, use of an air cushion if sores develop, and methods to create space under the back for care.
Chinese Indifference and Decline Noted in London News
The London News remarks on Chinese indifference being worse than superstition. It claims Chinese people are self-reliant but lack a sense of the common good and self sacrifice. It laments societal decay, noting temples and royal tombs falling into ruin amid supposed beauty.
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London News
Curious coal formations and drumine described in article
The report notes a coal vein containing a corn ear fossil like structure found under twenty feet of rock. It also mentions drumine, a new local anesthetic derived from Euophorbia drummondii in Australia, discovered by Dr. John ill, described as nearly neurolitic and non-exciting.
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Salnier
Australia
Drummondii
John Iil
How Did Hoe Get There in Deep Walnut Log
A Chicago Herald note reports M. T. Elmore drilling a well near Remington Indiana reaching 140 feet to a solid black walnut log intact and strangely far underground. The item also mentions Jerusalem steam locomotives and a North Carolina market estimate as brief asides.
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Hoe
M. T. Elmore
Remington
Ind
Chicago Herald
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A. W. Cozast
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Thureday
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