Prominent Local Notices Dated Context and Ads
The page includes varied items: a shop ad for L. Fried’s Belgragia shirt. notices about the Colored Orphan Home Tately. a Sunday School Missionary Meeting at St. Philip’s A M E Church with large attendance. citizens of Savannah favor old standard time. Col W U Woodhouse’s arrest of John Brown and drunken display. city council approves baseball in park extension. sale of 10,000 old newspapers at 20 cents per hundred from Keno office. printer’s apprentice wanted at Econo office. revival meetings at Congregational Church on Taylor Street led by Rev J C Fields ongoing through the 29th. urging attendance.
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L. Fried
Belgragia
Colored Orphan Home
Sunday School Missionary Meeting
St. Philip's
Savannah
Col. W. U. Woodhouse
John Brown
Ile
Keno
Defferson Street
Econo Ofice
Suall
Congregational Church
Taylor Street
J.C. Fields
Representing The Eeno In New York And Boston
Joseph Butler Esq of 350 Sixth Ave New York and W H Robinson Esq of 2 Hope Place Boston Mass are legally authorized representatives for The Eeno in the listed localities.
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Joseph Butler
Sixth Ave
New York
W. H. Robinson
Hope Place
Boston
Mass
Trial for L. Fried Promised to Test Conviction Savings
A proposal seeks a two to three step process to convince L. Fried through a trial, aiming to reveal potential savings or outcomes. The approach emphasizes direct examination of the matter to determine possible benefits.
Deaths Doings in One Week for Savannah Area
For the week ending January 1th Isad the health officer reports the number of deaths: eight white persons and seventeen colored persons, total twenty five.
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Savannah
L. Pried's Modjeska Shirt Priced at $1.25
Advertises L Pried offering Modjeska white shirts at the price of 1.25 dollars. Shoppers are invited to evaluate the shirt quality and value for daily wear. Display reads as a local shop promotion highlighting affordable fabric and style.
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Try L. Pried’s
Modjeska
Personal Mention Returns Home With Thanks For Courtesies
Mrs. D. D. Walthour returned home on Sunday after a delightful visit with friends and neighbors. She takes the opportunity to thank all who extended courtesies and notes she has just opened a fine line of scarfs and ties at L. Eried's.
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D. D. Walthour
Maby Kina Iee
L. Eried’s
Catch on to This Bargains in Dog Kin Groves at Fred's
A colored man subscribing to a paper owned and published by colored men marks him as friendly to race prosperity. Paying in advance signals his intelligence and belief in securing lasting prosperity through sound bargains and community enterprise.
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Fred
Free Medicine for the Poor in Savannah Dispensary Report 1955
In 1955 the Savannah Dispensary filled 9 118 prescriptions for colored persons and 5 975 for white persons. An additional 2014 prescriptions were filled for those prescribed by county bosses.
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Savannah
Try L Fried’s Blan the One Dollar White Shirt for fit
A shopper tests L Fried’s blan line with a one dollar white shirt evaluating fit and quality. The review highlights fabric feel and sizing accuracy for casual wear.
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L. Fried
Blan
Notice to unsettled accounts at Ecno office
Special Noice announces papers marked with Nes or cross marks will be discontinued unless payment in full is sent to the Ecno office No. 5 Jefferson street. If the collector does not call before the next issue, insist on paying. Have the amount ready by Monday morning.
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Ecno
Jefferson Street
Anxious Woman Near Frog Town Attempts Poisoning
Mrs. Mary Jarrett a resident near Frog Town Savannah attempted suicide on Saturday January 12 by ingesting corrosive sublimiate. Dr C K Wright arrived with a stomach pump and saved her life.
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Mary Jarrett
Frogtown
Savannah
C.K. Wright
Death of noted CAT pot ter Mr Alenry Norman
Mr Alenry Norman a well known colored CAT potter of President TM street near Drayton died after a long illness. The funeral Wednesday afternoon was well attended, reflecting his reputation as a skilled mechanic in his class in the city.
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Alenry Norman
President ™ Street
Drayton
Norman
L Fried Guarantees 25 Percent Savings in Two or Three Dealings
A brief notice promises that L Fried guarantees at least 25 percent savings across two or three transactions, inviting readers to test his claims with a trial.
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L. Fried
Oyster map man of Charleston stirs curiosity
The Hoosac Mass Journal asks for the name and address of a Charleston man who owns a petrified oyster he reportedly offers to hire out for church social stews. The request notes no intent to press him for implications or interfere with his engagements.
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Charleston
Hoosac
Mass
New Era
Cardi jackets at sacrifice sale at L Fried's
Cardy jackets offered at reduced prices during a clearance sale at L Fried's. Limited stock, fast moving discounts draw shoppers from nearby streets.
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Cardi
L. Fried's
Too Much Talking To My Wife Or Husband In Forest City
A Forest City report describes a colored woman nursing children who chatted with married men's wives despite warnings. She was bitten on the head by a jealous wife on Monday. A well known colored man faced warnings from husbands and chatted with two married women. A husband then attacked the man with a knife, injuring him severely.
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Forest City
York Street
Dodo in Leather Bag Fools City Stroller
A curious man followed a mail wagon rumored to carry a circus animal. He was told to look for a Dodo but found only a leather bag, leaving him puzzled and amused by the failed hunt.
Compensation Sought for Detained Felons in Hacrel Case
James Jackson and wife and several other colored individuals arrested during the Hacrel murder inquiry on Waters Road seek compensation from County Commissioners for illegal detention from August to January. They allege unequal treatment and claim they were unjustly imprisoned while white suspects would have been promptly aided.
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James Jackson
Hacrel
Waters
Chapemeber
Jackson
Adelphia Club Chatham Hall Anniversary Gala
Adelphia Club at Chatham new hall hosted a grand anniversary entertainment on Wednesday night January 9. The arrangements were complete and the management was satisfactory with no pains spared to ensure guests enjoyed themselves. the committee led by J. H. Taylor and including J. J. Marshill W. A. Callen J R Singleton FP W Addison A J Fields W H Donegall W H Stiles and C W Lance earned praise for their untiring efforts.
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Adelphia Club
Chatham New Hall
J. H. Taylor
J. J. Marshill
W. A. Callen
J. KR. Singleton
FP. W. Addison
A. J. Fields
W. H. Donegall
W. H. Stiles
C. W. Lance
L Fried Slashes Prices Amid Scarcity
With hard times and tight money, L Fried has reduced prices in proportion to the downturn. The move aims to help customers stretch budgets and boost sales during hardship.
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L. Fried
Freid’s Gens Parsing Goods Store Cuts Prices After Building Demolition
After the four story brick building at Broughton and Barnard streets was pulled down, Freid’s well known store gains light and offers deep discounts across its large stock. Customers can find items from collars and buttons to fine white shirts all priced to rock bottom.
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Broughton
Barnard
Freid
Crand Leap Year Entertainment at Chatham Ball
A joint leap year entertainment and hop will be held at Chatham ball on Monday night January 28 hosted by Co B Forest City Light Infantry for their benefit. Tickets are 25 cents with honorary members listed and a committee chaired by First Lieut. Thos. E. Ferrebee.
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Chatham Ball
B. Forest City Light Infantry
D. L. Voeumans
Joseph Hamilton
C. Williams
Dealey McNeil
Serg’t. Lucius Porter
D. E. Henderson
Thos. E. Ferrebee
Funeral Held For Mr William Burke In Savannah
The funeral for William Burke was held Thursday afternoon from his No 4 St Paul street home. Born in Augusta Ga he lived in Savannah many years and was respected by both colored and white residents. A shoemaker by trade he worked on York near Bull. He died after five months with heart dropsy. Dr P K Coker attended but could not save him. Burke was treasurer and honorary member of the Chatham Light Infantry which escorted his body. He was valued as a sober industrious citizen and died reconciled with his Redeemer.
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William Burke
St. Paul Street
Savannah
Mr. Burke
Augusta
York Street
Bull
Chatham Light Infantry
Bloody brawl in the Old Fort ends in stabbing
A violent clash broke out in the Old Fort between several men and a group of sailors. Hattie Spencer, a Black woman, grabbed a frog-sticker knife and wounded Peter on the face and neck as his comrades fled. Dr. P H Coker attended the injured man. no arrests were reported.
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Old Fort
Eephant
Hattie Spencer
Peter
P. H. Coker
Blood in the Moon and Class on the Sidewalk
The Defiance editor in Laura Georgia 1834 reports a non serious clash at the Custom House between P. O. Gibson editor of the Defiance and H. A. Rucker of Atlanta. Dispute arose from indecent allusions to Rucker and others in local columns prompting concern from young ladies and readers. The paper promises further coverage as events unfold.
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Echo
Custom House
P. O. Gibson
The
Defiance
H. A. Rucker
Atlanta
Arrested for Passing the Queer
Mr. Dave Bird, a prominent colored butcher, was arrested in the Mayor's Court after passing a counterfeit fifty cent piece at Aunt Tinnie Cooper's stand in City Market. The case was dismissed when it was shown Bird did not know the bill was bad and had received it from a grocer on Jones Street.
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Dave Bird
Tinnie Cooper
Bird
Deathly Drunk Man Found at State Street Boarding House
On Sunday a white man lay dead drunk at a first class boarding house run by a landlady on State street. He appeared lifeless after being kicked or slapped by an elephant trunk joke, but a physician arrived and gave ipecac which revived him quickly. The tale is billed as one of the deadest plain drunks on record.
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State Street
Coroner in 1883 Handles 161 Inquests in Chatham County
In 1883 Coroner B F Shettall of Chatham County oversaw 161 inquests into deaths from homicide railway accidents drowning and fire. Most deaths appeared due to providential causes but he conducted his duties diligently under all circumstances.
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F. Shettall
Chatham County
Bald
Yamacraw Development Races Ahead with New Homes
The area named Yamacraw is rapidly growing with about fifteen handsome, costly residences built by colored residents. In two weeks a full description will detail the homes and the builders. Mr. William Burkes funeral drew a large attendance.
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Yamacraw
Unpaid subscribers urged to renew to continue delivery
A brief notice reminds readers that ongoing delivery requires payment. It notes there is no cause for alarm and emphasizes the need to pay to keep the paper flowing.
Debt to the Ecuo Caller Warns forNew Year Balance
Debt to the Ecuo should be paid promptly when the collector calls as the New Year approaches. The message notes the collector will be around tomorrow and stresses balancing the books.
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Ecuo
Subscription Notice Signals Due Payment on Ecno
A cross mark next to your name on the Ecno indicates your subscription is overdue and payment is required. The note warns promises cannot fund the enterprise. money is needed to run the operation.
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Ecno
Ecuo
Job printing at Ecno office promises neat, cheap work
Come right along with your job printing to the Ecno office. It will be executed neat and cheap.
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Ecno
Photograph Framing Service at 21 Bull Street
J N Wison offers photographs, serotypes and frames at 21 Bull Street opposite Screven House. He makes fine pictures and mounts them in an 8 by 10 black walnut frame for $1.50 complete.
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Bull Street
Screven House
J. N. Wison
Fish For Everybody and Anybody
When you wish fresh fish and oysters at fair prices and any hour of the day call at Francis J. Byrd's No 181 Bay lane between Jefferson and Barnard streets Fresh fish is received daily from Fort Pulaski and Cedar Keys The patronage of the public is earnestly solicited Country orders will receive prompt attention.
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Francis J. Byrd
Bay Lane
Jefferson and
Barnard Streets
Fort Pulaski
Cedar Keys
Removed Back to His old Stand on Indian Street
J. Radcliffe, wheelwright and blacksmith, returns to his old stand on Indian Street one door west of West Broad. He invites friends and the public for wheelwright, horse shoeing and general jobbing with neat work and dispatch at prices to suit the times.
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J. Radcliffe
Indian Street
West Broad
HYMES BROS announce panic sale of clothing stock
Due to the New York trade panic the firm stops wholesale selling and opens a branch at 173 Congress Street Lippman’s Block. They promise fair dealing with first goods at cheaper prices than any state seller and offer guaranteed refunds for unsatisfactory purchases.
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New York
Congress Street
Lippman
Hymes Bros, & CO
Congress
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Savannah Grico
R H. Harden
Gea
Rowell & Co
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Spruce St
Fried’s
L. Fried’s
Gent
Crand Leap Year Entertainment
Laura,Ga
Jan Y
Captain Kip
Orwe
Mr. Wm. Burke
B. RepParp
Cassell
New Clothing Store
Jas J. McGowan
Tl Bites
speiTc
Gwinnett Street
Savannah, Ga
Norpediqsao
Uaav
Sasvard
Auyvia Potravial
osoNy
Gary Wee Sear
Sonsinsd
SPM Joyyet
ACY
Kor
L. W. Wortsman
Solomon’s Drug Store
Rouskoff’s
Walshe
Mullinert
Krouskoff’s
South
Krouskoff, Cor. Whitaker & Congress St. Lane
Pote i
Iona
Cohen’s Central
Cohen’s
Tie Shoe Store
Workingmans Shoe Store
Everybodys Shoe Store
En Barking
Broughton and
Barnand Streets
Cohens Central Shoe Store
Broughton Li Sts
Barnes
Restauran
Ferrill’s
William Barnes
Drug Star
West
Broad
Waldburg Streets
Geo. F. Weismann
Edward Kieffer
Stewart and
West Broad Streets
Texas
Ayer
Churchill
Vicksburg
Lince
J. W. Whitley
Dr.j.c. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Joo Seventh Street
Cor
Washington, D. C
Corres
Lewis Neon
Robert Schneider
Atchima Kes
Broughton St
Georgia
Mosier, Bachmann & Cos
Cincinnati
Ohio
Exceision Lodge No
A. F&a
Golden Rule Lesbik
Masonic Wall St. Julian Street
F. J. Wright
W. M. Garrit Scott
AL. Bradwell
Fred Park
Burns
Milton
Shelly
Shakespeare
Pope
Tennyson
Indies
Philadelphia
R.A. Williams
Billiard Saloon
South Broad Street
Collender
H. B.rown
Geo. Neil
Detroit Fanning Mill
Mp'g
Detroit, Mich
Payne
Michigan
B. W. Payne & Sons
Corning, MN
L. Bing
Liberty
Patrick O’connell
St. Julian and
Louisa King Association
Lys
S. B
Washington, D. Ce
Munk & CO
Caycata Iract Marks, Co
United States
England
Nee
Germany
Mann & CO
Scientific American
Munn & CO
Udway
New
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