Feet Pill Ad Promises Perfect Steps In Style
Classified snippet advertises a pill for feet with claim of perfection. Mentions price points like 2.00 and 5.50 and dates or sales notes. Appears as a blurred damaged line from an old page.
10 Jul 1895
Page 1
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1895
Page
1
Classified snippet advertises a pill for feet with claim of perfection. Mentions price points like 2.00 and 5.50 and dates or sales notes. Appears as a blurred damaged line from an old page.
Fragmentary OCR shows fragmented pricing and material terms. Mentions Morven, quarters, colors black and tan, sums like 1.50 and 4.00. Context unclear but indicates a product or inventory listing with color and price notes.
Jeffersonville Ga July 9 Special An undercurrent of excitement filled the crowded courtroom as seven prisoners faced trial for the murder of a husband. Mrs Nobles Gus Fambles Mary Fambles and Dalton Joyner are named as principals with Debby Nobles daughter of the deceased to be defended. The outcome is expected to include potential hangings for four defendants. the negro suspect Bella McKair may be acquitted. The prosecution is led by Solicitor General Tom Bason with defense by Colonel Warren and others.
At 4 30 the court adjourned until 8 tomorrow morning. No indictments have yet been brought. Tomorrow promises to be interesting with Mrs Nobles likely first on trial. The public will likely be barred to protect jury secrecy. The trial is expected to produce sensational developments.
Cobb Superior court in session with focus on liquor enforcement. Judge Gober warns violators as Shorty Brower is fined or jailed, and SL Gresham receives a similar sentence. Reports indicate arrests for whisky sale and a crackdown on illicit commerce. Eaton seen near his father’s home by W R Parker before a killing site.
Sheriff expects Eaton’s arrest near Turner place but no word by afternoon. His kinfolk linger at the courthouse as General Clement A. Evans speaks at the courthouse under the Ladies' Memorial Association plan to improve and maintain the Confederate Cemetery with more speeches anticipated and a large crowd.
The trial of C W Irvine concluded with a not guilty verdict after four days of testimony and speeches. Judge Daniels opened for the defense and Capt James Bumgardner spoke for the state. Irvine faces three similar indictments tied to the Bank of Lexington looting and a $150000 loss amid bank asset scrutiny.
Americus Ga July 9 Special The colored grand lodge Knights of Pythias held sessions with two thousand visitors in town. Alderman Burt welcomed them to the city. grand chancellor C A Shaw and H A Rucker spoke. A murder trial concluded with a verdict of murder in the first degree for Sam Grant, who shot George Davis at a negro ball last December and fled to Opellka Alabama.
A heavy storm hit Augusta on July 9 with rain and thunder and high winds causing no city damage but a nearby farm death as Amanda Jones was crushed when a house collapsed. The Tenth District Democratic convention was set for Crawfordville on the second Wednesday in August after the district committee met in Augusta with Hancock and Jefferson absent.
Dr Henry McDonald of Atlanta opened the Good Templars session with a strong appeal for total abstinence and ending liquor traffic. Miss Julia Withers also spoke, Rev M J Cofer described temperance work in Georgia, and a large audience filled the hall. Meanwhile Brunswick reserves with Marine Band visited Camp Satterlee for a concert and parade with local officials inspecting the camp.
The Griffin district conference opens this week in Barnesville with Rev W T Bell of Thomaston delivering the opening sermon and Rev T J Christian of Griffin preaching Thursday morning. Visiting divines include Dr Warren A Candler Dr Monk Dr E H Roe of Wesleyan and others, with many delegates to be entertained by locals.
A three year old child in the Adairsville countryside swallowed carbolic acid left as a wash. The incident occurred in the country three miles from town and the child is in critical condition with expectations of death.
In Macon on July 9 special reports the trial of W G Mercer ended with a not guilty verdict for the murder of H G Slaughter. Mercer wept as his two daughters embraced him. The widow of Slaughter wed Mr Don Cameron, using her maiden name Miss Emma Suel. Also noted were sentences for Diamond Joe Rosenbaum and ongoing cases including Gene Taylor in a Burnett murder, with Taylor hiding for over a year before capture.
Macon editors arrive for the July 9 celebration in Georgia Beach with city welcomes and a grand barbecue. Notables include Mayor Horne Congressman Bartlett Judge Ross Colonel Glessner and Roland Ellis. Pending speeches from C B Smith and Grand Chancellor Schatzman highlight the event.
Editors and gentlemen hear poetry and toast by Colonel Burr and Captain Duncan. Special Examiner Tally hears John I. Morman vs. Central Railroad for $20,000 damages at Bay Street crossing. Herman Sharp acquitted of assault. Mrs Mason and children visit relatives in Mississippi. Macon colonial committee entertains at the library. Minstrels perform for Americus Light Infantry fundraiser. Various locals and visitors arrive or depart, including Prof J S Murray and Judge Emory Speer family. Conventions for police and sheriff officials planned in Macon with Crump’s park barbecue for delegates.
A severe afternoon storm struck Athens and surrounding areas. Lightning struck a tree on Jackson street near FP W Lucas’s yard, tearing bark. Miss Berta Carthers, in her room, was jolted when scissors she held were knocked loose by the shock and she fell, but escaped injury. Nearby in Madison county Dr RP Sorrells was driving home when a bolt hit a cabin, burning it and leaving him briefly unconscious with facial burns. An arc lamp was damaged in Athens, delaying repairs. The article also notes debates on electric lights and upcoming bond votes, plus local crop notes and university exhibit plans.
Dr Copeland denounces doctors charging variable fees as a crime of doodle specialists claiming exceptionally expensive treatment does not exist in legitimate medicine. He praises the Copeland system with a fixed five dollar monthly rate covering medicines, time to cure, and home treatment via mail for those unable to visit.
Rome Ga July 9 Special Two weeks of promising crop prospects in north Georgia have been damaged by heavy rains. Wheat, peaches, and growing crops suffer as fields flood along the Chattanooga Rome Columbus line above Rome. The downpour halted work and caused widespread crop losses. Colonel J Lindsay Johnson, Rome citizen, promotes an industrial art exhibit with his wife and associates. The event supports a woman’s exhibit at his home featuring homespun textiles and coverlets woven in Floyd county. Rare wines exhibit promised by Felix Corput and fruit preserves planned by T H Yanner and Mrs Tanner. Daughters of the Revolution Xavier chapter plans a major meeting to prepare for the national grand chapter in Atlanta. Rome remembers General John Sevier, descendant of Xavier’s namesake, who fought Cherokees on the Coosa.
Augusta on July 9 welcomed Governor's Horse Guards and Troop Huessirs from LaGrange amid a crowd of citizens. Corporal Bedle narrowly stayed aboard as his horse reared and bucked, drawing cheers when he finally regained control. The unit then lights off to Camp Butler where Major John Guller hosted a cannon salute and a dress parade led by Major Barnard of LaGrange.
Paper pulp cans are introduced to replace tin in preserving products. Poisoning cases stem from non airtight seals letting tainted contents through. Millions of tin cans are used yearly, and injury from tainted goods remains relatively rare, but the shift aims to improve safety.
A long, fragmented weather digest lists conditions across multiple cities from Atlanta to New Orleans, noting mostly cloudy or clear skies, occasional rain, and temperatures. It includes scattered forecasts and follows with columns on Georgia towns Talbotton Hawkinsville Valdosta Blue Ridge and progress reports on education, post office salaries, building activity, fair events, and regional development in Hawkinsville Macon Valdosta Blue Ridge and related areas.
Canners seek a reliable alternative to tin due to defects in solder and can breaks. Paper pulp cans are proposed as oil proof and waterproof, not expanding or contracting, and able to endure shipment as well as tin, if not better.
Tonight at New Hethel church Auburn avenue a twentieth anniversary celebration is planned by Crystal Fount and Morning Star lodges Nos 1 and 2. Mayor Porter King and Rev H H Proctor will speak. delegates from cities across the state attend. a grand street parade is scheduled tomorrow afternoon.
In Atlanta society a string of notable Georgians were seen at the Markham and Kimball hotels including J W Wynne of Wilkes and A L Miller of Macon. Col James B Park of Greensboro and C J Thornton of Columbus came to argue cases before the Georgia Supreme Court while Senator Leon A Wilson of Waycross handles legal matters. Major J R Taylor of Tallulah Falls reports hotels are crowded with guests and locals discuss politics as Major Black’s renomination is anticipated.
Gus Smith, a well known local resident in Pittsburg, was arrested by Detective Ivy around midnight charged with being an accomplice in the Rosser burglary. He is accused of taking some jewelry from Judge Rosser's residence and faces a preliminary examination before a justice of the peace today.
At about 11 o clock last night Mrs Jim Craig of the corner Spring and James streets fired three shots at three men who entered her back yard and demanded entry. The men fled as the pistol fire erupted, leaving the neighborhood in a state of excitement.
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