Local Meeting Notice and Crime Briefs Advance in Sumter
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Sumter County Sunday School Association is set for Saturday May 2 in the directors room at the Bank of cus, Lori Warren president, Conway secretary. In other news, a shooting affray near Dr. rlow's left Levi Congleton wounded and a pistol recovered. details describe the confrontation and the weapon involved. Immigrant letters from New Lisbon Ohio suggest Georgia may see a colony of Ohio immigrants this year. Advertisements note carpet and bed renements by Tally Bros and a sale offer, along with court activity where Lena Hogan, Ingraham, Mercer, Collins face sentencing and civil cases proceed. A remedies ad touts Bucklen’s Armica Salve for skin issues, priced on the bottle with a money-back guarantee.
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Presbyterian
Sumter County
Bank of Cus
Lori Warren
Conway
Sudden Death near Andersonville and Local Obituaries
A strange death near Andersonville prompts Coroner Speight to investigate after two men, selling medicines and roots, were seen with a frail older partner. The elder died of natural causes, and a young man vanished with his money. The report also covers the funeral of Wa. Fields, a death from meningitis, and the life of Bill, a trusted bank employee, plus the deaths of Miss Virling Guerry and a narrow escape by Mattie Burke.
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Speight
Joinler
Andersonville
B. V. Road
Wa. Fields
Bill
Col. Burke
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Vigilance Company
Vivid Musings From Muckalee And Magnolia Dell
Down in Muckalee flats a one legged Uncle George farms a lumpy soil with zeal, while a vacant city lot near a hangman’s site inspires superstition and cheap purchase. Magnolia Dell shines at sunrise with birdsong and winding streets. A Colorado coin, rare thirty year old silver cup, and tales of Oglethorpe era colors pepper local lore.
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Muckalee Flats
Americus
George
J. W. Wallace
Brunswick
Thomas H. Bloom
Oglethorpe
Frederica
Grand Opening of Thornton Wheatley Store in the City
Thornton Wheatley announces a grand opening for his new store offering the latest choicest and cheapest goods in all departments. Highlights include Hamburg Edgings from a government sale and a full Clothing and Shoe Department in the corner store. Also notes an attractive Ladies Department and a call to inspect the new offerings. A separate item mentions A D B McKare selling Spring of 83 straight whiskey for 2.00. An experiment in oats by W H C Dudley shows promising growth in a pine thicket park with potential for profitable pasturage and urban park uses in the future.
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Thornton Wheatley
Hamburg
W. H.C. Dudley
Dudley
What 20 Days Did for a Memphis Butcher
Memphis residents recall H Schmidt a local city butcher who bought Louisiana State Lottery tickets in a $5 bet. He held five one fifth tickets and one of the drawings yielded $5,000. The note mentions a nearby Miss and Tenn depot and highlights a sale of millinery goods with hats and ornamental items for ladies and children.
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Memphis
Tenn
Avalanche
H. Schmidt
Bargain Prices on Fabrics and Apparel at Local Store
Standard Calico at 440 per yard White Lawn at 5c per yard A Splendid Gingham at 74c per yard A Good Brogan at 1.00 per pair A Good Carpet Slipper at 25c per pair A Good Unlaundried Shirt at 8740 Yard wide Bleaching at The Columbus Checks at 6c The BON TON CORSET at 1.00 Ladies Shoes and Slippers regard less of value Boys Youths and Mens Clothing at your own price Carpets regardless of value Ladies and Gents Furnishing at any price
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Columbus
Goods Must Go Regardless of Their Value Ad Promises
Sales notice proclaims all goods offered are paid for and belong to the seller. Customers are invited to buy at their own price and warned that samples are not cut and can be sent out on approval. The message emphasizes fresh ads and stock reduction.
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Weather
Fair Luna
Tom
Harry
N.B
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Yexicus Recorder
Bill Oglesby
Jared
Rlow
Levi Congleton
Anper Darkey
Levi
Frank Hill, Jr
Oglesby
Congleton
Ohio
W. M. Tullis
E. H. Ellis
New Lisbon
Stady
Tullis & Sey
Ellis
Georgia
Tallis
Jaea Union
F. Davenport
Steam Renovator
Mesis
Tully Bros
Atlanta
Macon
Eufau
Ala
Elf
Eufaula
Drm
Anc
Tallyros
Superior Court
Fort
Lena Hogan
Judge Fort
John Ingraham
Coma
Jerry Mercer
Simle
Olla
John Collins
Bucklen
J. Eldridge
Sae
Col. C. W. Hancock
Dr. Mann
FE. F. Hinton
Virling Guerry
Miss Guerry
W. W. Querry
Oak Grove Cemetery
Mattie Burke
Odds and
Recorder
Muckalee Creek
Sam
Magnolia Dell
Americas
Colorado
Lam
A. D. B. McKare
The
Times
New York
J. Warelhbaum & Co
Machulla
Trumph
J. Waxelbaumz& CO
R. Shaw
Faithful Home Guardian
Victoria
John R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
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