VerioUS RECORDER and Strange Freak Robberies Reported
A scrambled local column notes a peculiar kitten with facial markings resembling a rat, a robbery at Samp Bell’s Webster home, and police efforts yielding no suspects. It also reports the death of James Aycock, aged about eighty, a Primit ve Baptist church member, living eight miles north of town. Further items cover strawberry shipments by G T Jones and railroad plans, plus several livestock and farm thefts including a cow killed on the rails and smokehouse robberies.
Reeling Up The Wide Awake Victory In Americus
In Americus the Wide Awake team won the tournament amid cheers and hospitality. Spectators praised the group as the Stonewalls and Pulaski gang collected money, with bets and prizes tallied. Local figures noted future appearances in nearby competitions and the strong support from firemen and residents.
A Good Old Lady Dead at Her Home Near Americus
Sunday morning at seven o'clock Susan J Stallings wife of Rev Jesse Stallings died at her home eight miles from Americus Aunt Bosie had been bedbound a year Her maiden name was Dozier married about thirty years She leaves many children and grandchildren in Ellaville and Gorgetown She was a longtime Baptist church member an exemplary Christian and loving mother Interment was at Grove cemetery Monday at 10 A D The Bran Bakery offered a barrel of Kentucky aged whiskey
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Americus
Annie Bell
W. A. Dodson
Joe Roney
Clid Clay
Wide Aske
Hawkinsville
Stonewall
Daniel
Frank Flynt
Americas
Pulaski
Wilcox
Firat
E. B. Youngs
Eufaula
E. B’s
Cleburnes
Cleburne
Augusta
Susan J. Stallings
Jesse Stallings
Bosie
Grove Cemetery
Fort Valley strawberry grower forecasts strong small fruit profits
Mr. G. T. Jones of Fort Valley sold five thousand quarts from eight acres this season and expects about four thousand more. He notes a three week late crop due to lateness of spring. Nearby, fifty acres grow strawberries with profit potential. Jones, a four year Virginia native, believes proper care of small fruits yields a handsome living.
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G. T. Jones
Fort Valley
Ed. Stallings
Jones
Virginia
Southerner article sparks county debate over cemetery exercises
In a Republican critique the Southerner is said to misrepresent county events at the cemetery. The paper defends its reporter, noting Georgia roots and intent to report faithfully while avoiding charges from Yankee readers. The author asserts a better class of Southerners does not share the Southerner’s views.
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Republican
Bill Fielde
Fainted After Dentistry Session in Town
George Countryman arrived Saturday and had seven teeth drawn. About an hour later he fainted in the post office passage, fell full length, recovered with help from Zach Baisden, stood, then fainted again. Two men rubbed his hands, he regained strength, and a barber shop chair with a physician’s stimulant brought him around.
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George Countryman
Zach Baisden
Hitt & Co Case Refused by Railroad Commission
The Railroad Commission refused Hitt & Co's request to refund alleged overcharges by Central Railroad Co. The decision held no jurisdiction since the cotton shipment for export did not terminate in this state, so the application was denied.
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Railroad Commission
Hitt & Co
Central Railroad Company
Engine Shed and Saw Mill Burned Near Americus
Wednesday night Mr. A. B. Hawkes saw mill engine shed burned about three miles from Americus. The engine suffered damage while the caws and machinery were saved. Loss to Mr. Hawkes amounts to several hundred dollars.
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A. B. Hawkes
Americus
Mr. Hawkes
Odd discoveries and town pride in Gooseberry District
A storm pit in Gooseberry District unearthed an ancient ivory button with a drilled agate eye, sparking mystery. Americus citizens funded a grand firemen’s tournament with ample lemonade and refreshments. A rare moon halo at dawn drew crowds. China berries touted as cotton seed fertilizer, onions thrived after fertilization. J. W. Walters recalled old times over fresh buttermilk in a war-era jug. The new artesian well reached overflowing, piping stretched to depth, mud choke briefly interrupted progress.
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Lewis Clark
Gooseberry
Webster County
Jim Smith
Rob
Red Hills
J. W. Walters
Browning
Mr. Walters
Quiet Sunday in the village amid church bells
Sunday arrives in the country town with calm streets and peaceful scenes. Children walk in quiet groups as church bells ring and the town rests in harmony with the sacred day, described as a green oasis in a desert of busy life.
Enthusiastic Echoes From the Firemens Tournament
The Albany News and several editors laud the Firemen’s Tournament in Americus Georgia. Visitors praise hospitality from Americus citizens, with compliments to local hosts and flowers. Hawkinsville and Americus are praised for friendship and festive reception.
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Albany News
Georgia
Thronateeskas
Albany
Ruby Wright
Mechanics Fire Company
Americus
Jelks
Eufaula Times
Montezuma Record
W. C. Godwin
H. D. Watts
J. W. Mize
Missel Sallie
Luke Godwin
Macon Telegraph
Hawkinsville
Pulaski
Aspericus
Carrie
Gussie Brannen
Lizzie
Cora Miers
Miss Cutts
Bro. Tison
Smithville
Orates
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cures for Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve in the world for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price two six and five cents per box, sold by Dr. E J Eldridge.
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E. J. Eldridge
Dow Store Now Open Ladies Shop In New Building
Thornton Wheatley announces the Dow store is open with a wide Hamburg Edgings selection from Brest government sale at under valuation. The clothing and shop occupy the corner store in the Ladies' Department, inviting ladies to inspect the latest and cheapest goods.
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Thornton Wheatley
Dow
Hoe
Hamburg
Brest
Marditt Taonntox
Change of Schedule Delays for Sunday Passenger Trains
A Sunday schedule change sets the down passenger arrival at Americus for 1 06 PM and the up at 2 47 PM. Night trains also adjust with the down arriving at 10 39 PM and the up at 5 29 AM.
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Americus
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