Visitors and arrivals thread through the city
A stream of arrivals and movements is noted with names and origins including Louisville Chicago Atlanta New York and Savannah. Notables like Mr W Demp Mrs T J Pearce Capt W J Turner and Miss Nellie Cowdery appear among travelers and locals visiting relatives attending business or seeking permits and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Demp
Louisville
Griggs
Jones’ Crossing
B. F. Coleman
J-D. Smith
Box Springs
Louis Lummus
Juniper Yester
J. J. Orchard
Atlanta
Roland Willis
Talbotton
A A. Conklin
A. F. Moreland
T. J. Pearce
Oxford
Fee
R. Johnson
Macon
J. L. Hatcher
James Kent
New York
Capt
W. J. Turner
Hartsboro
B. Hatcher
Union Springs
Henry Epping
Mobile and Girard
Will Red
Minnie Walker
Glennville
Charles Newsom
M. J. Crabtree
Savannah
Nellie Cowdery
Council Buff
Indiana
L. L. Cowdery
John Caldwell
Russell County
Charles A Sawkins
New York Freeman's Journal
Mildred Patterson
Oswitchee
Mises Mary Lon Mott
Florence Berry
J. Whatley
Hamilton
Bullard
Robert Blandford
Columbus and
Rome Road
Ripley
WD. Donoghue
W. H. Whitehead
Postenion
Arrivals at the Rankin House Yesterday
A list of travelers and their origins appears under the banner ONLY FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN THE CITY. Names include G B Day proprietor, James Kent, Fred Fischnen, W N Failing of New York, Oliver W Williams, A Payne, John Doody of Macon Georgia, J M Johnston Jr, Heston, M J Walker of Atlanta, W Dimfréey Gainesville, and others from Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Griffin and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kent
Fred Fischnen
Failing
New York
Oliver W. Williams
Payne
John & Dante
Baltimore
AE. Rankin
Hartfort
Conn
Williams. Stockston
Savannah
John Gill
Belair
Joyce
Philadelphiae
EO Hattison
Chicago
J & Doody
Macone
F Bomby
Columbia
Tenn
J M Johnston, Jr
Heston
M J Walker
Atlanta
Arrivals at the Central Hotel Yesterday
Yesterday arrivals list includes J W Ryayo Jr from Macon Georgia J M McElwee from Statesville N C H B Knapp agent Maie Salesman P M Wigging from Musongree song UU Coleman from Central Railroad W W McKay from Florida J H Harris Jule Mitchell R W Williamson Georgia and others stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SR Johnson
J W Ryayo
Macon
H B Knapp
Ru Coleman
Central Railroad
W McKay
Florda
J M McElwee
Statesville
TT Miller
J E Fuzzell
J H Harris
Jule Mitchell
R W Williamson
Georgia
Arrivals at the Vernon Yesterday
Mrs Bludsworth, Miss Patterson, A J Mitchell, C Cumming, JO Sarvis, and others are listed among arrivals at Vernon yesterday with linked city notes and names including J. I. Riddle & Son as proprietors and travelers from Louisville Atlanta Macon and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Riddle & Son
Bludsworth
Miss Patterson
City
A J Mitchell
Louisville
C Cumming
JO Sarvis
J W Gerrett
Atlanta
M E Orsell
Macon
J C Calhoun
Choerieston
Church and parish notes with services and a death
Bishop W W Duncan will preach at St Luke today with a 7 15 p m mission society anniversary including a missionary ship building and a collection. Rev R H Harris preaches at First Baptist at 11 a m and 7 15 p m while St Pauls cancels morning service due to pastor illness and Bishop Duncan also leads an 8 39 p m service. Mr R A Carson escorts the body of Thomas W Kirksey by rail to Lumpkin for interment after a death by his own hand yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W Duncan
St. Luke Church
la Tm
Missionsionary Society
First Baptist Church
R. H. Harris
D. D
St. Paul's Church
W. F. Lloyd
W. W. Duncan
R. A. Carson
Mobile and
Girard
Thomas W. Kirksey
Union Springs
Eufaula
Americus
Lupkin
Lumpkin
Thatity
Freight train additions shift Columbus to Birmingham service
On the Columbus and Western road two more freight trains run daily except Sundays, linking Columbus and Birmingham with No. 177 departing Columbus at 7:00 a.m. and No. 178 leaving Birmingham at 1:00 p.m. The new passenger schedule changes move the Birmingham bound 4:10 p.m. departure to 1:20 p.m. and the 8:10 a.m. Birmingham bound train to 8:00 a.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus and Western Road
Columbus
Birmingham
Scott's Emulsion Promises Rapid Growth For Rickets
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphates as unmatched for rickets marasmus and wasting diseases in children. A doctor from New York lauds its quick flesh and strength gain and cites successful long standing cases with marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
J.M. Main
M. D
New York
Tri Sun
Man
Wed
Anded
Thieves Victimizes Store. Grapes and Boots Among Loot
In multiple incidents Mr. Cal Saxton reports thefts over several days. A thief stole a money drawer containing $2.25 and a double cased silver watch, plus about 250 cigars and various cigarettes. A later pair of youths were caught taking boots, grapes, and feet in a separate event. A small fire damaged a negro dwelling near Jernigan. no injuries or insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Saxton
Saxon
Mutual Benefit Life Interview Prompts Local Interest
Captain Laird of the Mutual Benefit discusses life insurance as a growing South investment. He cites 745 million dollars in life insurance policies versus 525 million in national banks, highlights cash surrender values and non forfeit features, convertible policies, and guaranteed figures. The interview notes Atlanta policy holders and the company’s forty four years of experience behind its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An. Lestas
America
Talm
Atlanta
Joan Him & Pe
Chattahooches
Exhibition of finest bathroom set at Sanitary Supplies
The Columbus exhibitor Billings showcases a superior bathroom set at his store. He has supplied prominent public and private buildings and plans to expand his proven, durable products praised by competent judges at the expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Billings
Police Intervene at Gambling Den Riot
At dawn a disturbance erupted at a boarding house between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. Policeman Weilbon chased two men into a stairway where one barricaded in a room. a gunshot report was alleged by bystanders, while a man named Bob Hudson claimed he was robbed and denied firing any pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth
Weilbon
Bob Hudson
Hudson
A Happy Marriage and a Fatal House Fire in Georgia
A Georgia city marshal marries Miss Addie Parseley in Andersonville then returns to a reception. Later a nearby negro cabin burns. a charred body identified as Berry Tooke is found. Fire origin unclear, Tooke reportedly drank earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe, Ga
Andersonville
Addie Parseley
Parrott
Nettie Gilmore
Berry Tocke
Berry Tooke
Tooke
News Notes From Browneville and Nearby Areas
Items from Browneville report boundary discussions between Lee and Russell counties, local sickness mild with measles present, the high bridge in danger with rotten floors, two arrests last week, and city court sessions. Visitors include Miss Mamie Johnson and Mr James Willis, with skating at the rink and farm activity noted. The clerk’s office relocates to a store two blocks west of Summersgnl Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Lee
Russell
W. W. Bloodworth
Browneville
Mamie Johnson
Buena Vista
Brownevile
James Willis
Harris County
Smith
Am Os
Jount
M. James Allen
Ames Collins
Summmersgnl & Albright
J.D Hercuts
Qerk Council
J. H. Gabriel Cows Cider and Candy Factory
A reporter visits the J. H. Gabriel & Co. cider and candy manufactory invited by F. J. Kenn. Workers press apples from the Windsops and ship orange and peach ciders. Their ginger ale, non alcoholic, gains praise. The firm recently added a candy factory to meet demand and expand wholesale groceries, signaling local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Labor
Enquirersun
F. J Kenn
J. H. Gabriel & Co
Kings County
New York
Messrs. Gabriel & Co
Columbus
Russell-Lee County line bill stirs local politics and crime notes
In Opelika Alabama three Black men were jailed after a break in at Beulah alliance store. The town faces a Lee Russell boundary dispute heading to the Legislature. Local business and marriage news, plus tax and railway aid details for Lee county spotlighted amid regional politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelika
Ala
Alliance
Beulah
Lee County
J. B. Collier
Harry Lowe
Aptie Stone
Lee
Russell Counties
Russell County
W. A. McElroy
House
Senate
John T. Harris
Russell
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Howard
W. J. Samford
Atus Barres
C. A. L Samford
G. P. Harrison
Kavannah
Columbus and Westerns Railway
East Alabama
Nisbit family scheme to raise educated children in North Carolina
A Detroit Free Press reader visits Nisbit in North Carolina and finds a family raising fourteen children. The parents plan to train each child for roles like preacher, lawyer, merchant, and teacher, through a focused, multi generation effort to elevate the Nisbit name and improve prospects despite a history of poverty and indolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisbit
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
United Straits
Davy
Mrs. Nisit
Sumbody
Cuia
Absolam
Absalam
Adam
Garden of Eden
Cain
Goliah
David
Absolom
Jefferson
Jeff
United Staits
Congress
Senate
House
North Carolina
Thomas
Peter
Jim Weed
Washington
Gwine
Perry
Arthasa
Thar
Pieters
Jessawine
Thar, She’s Gwine
Emily
Nisget
Cribbin
Baby Fashion and the Layette That Gates Newborn Style
The article extols baby clothes as the first fashion stage. It describes layettes and christening robes, lamb wool booties, ribboned sacks, and embroidered details. It notes dry goods stores busy with bridal trousseaux and baby apparel, predicting rising demand for high quality children's wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Vale
Princess of Wales
Berlin
Philadelphia Times
Baby
The Guillotine in Society and its Historical Echoes
A survey of how the guillotine entered popular culture from the Revolution era with engravings on seals and accessories, scenes at desserts, and a note on the evolving use and perception. It includes Miss Berry's epitaph and race results from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revolutionary Army
Tours
Dr. Guillotie
National Assembly
Lameth
Robespierre
Bailly
Lafayette
Carnavale Museum
Harper’s Magazine
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Rankin House
G. B. Day
Central Hotel
Chapfln
Proprietre
the Vernon
Church News
Mr. Kirksey
Railroad News
Dudge Barber
James W. Barber
Sixth Street
Barber
Superior Court
Justice of the Peace
Klling
Ashburn
Murcer
H. Lagurini
Broad Street
Seale
C. Se
Horsford
Jernigan
Captain Laird
The
Old “Mutual Benefit” Insurance Company
BF Billings
ASN
Oglethorpe
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Kaunawhba
Charleston City
Alum Creek
St. Alban’s
Lewiston
Coalurg
McGionis
Third
Martin
Gainesville
Fla
Washington, D. C
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Cleveland
Knight
Hascher
Yankton, Dak
Channes Mix County
Empire Stables
Kentucky
Texas
Inquirer-Sun
Citizens
Court House
N.L. Lang
T. E. Golden
F. M. Knowles
F. M. Sharpe
F. W. Worrtt
Peabody
Baptist Church
Independent
Order of Good Templars
W. W. Abner
J. J. Ware
Mabel Bannett
Bluffton
Humane Social Club
Tavey
J. H. Gabriel & Cows Cider and Candy Manufactory
Russell-Lee County
New York Associated Banks
Berry
New Orleans
Syntax
Eldorado
St. Albans
Duhme
Moonstone
Cherry Blossom
Bob Forsyth
Santa Cruz
White Nose
Carns
Sherwood
Swift
Drawer 3
Atlanta, Ga
Sandie
John Blackmar
Eprice
Girie Amc
United Tes
Dr. Price
Gans
Price Baking Powder O.O
Cbicago
ST. Louts
De-Lec-Ta-Lave
ASA G. Candler & CO
B. Brannon & Akson, Hatt & Wunat
All Draggiats
Feblscitynrm
Wells, Richardson 2 CO
Surtinaton
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington, Wi
Digmono
Burlington, VI
WORLD
North American
the World
Hutcherd, Price & Co
Orleans
Orleans Ic
Consolidated Pit
France
Britain
Continent
Bet
Futur
Futur’s
Liverpool
Cotter
Don's
Virginia
Virginia Consors
Ohio
Chicago & N. W
Lack Erie
East Tenn
Lake Shore
Memphis & Char
Mobile & Ohio
N&o
Ics
N. O. Puc
Leta
N.Y
Norfolk &W
Pacific Mail
Reading
Rich.& Alleghany
Rich & W. PY
Rock Island
Bt. Paul
Texas Pacific
Tenn Cosalron
Ss. Union Pseic
J. Central
Western Union
Higuret, Garry
M.pork
Wooville
Dec
Sage
Fair
Exum
E. Cone
Louisiana
Rio
Yue Yous
Dee
Willmpton
Charleton
Rosin
ZOO
Janary
Osecmves
Memphis
Choice Open Zettle Sc
Snemrin
Iige
Mear
Pearl Ghits
John Plackmar
Columbus, Ga
Augusta
A&gis
C&rs
C&w
Garr
Bend
Eagie
G. J
M& N
DR. Moffeit
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