Atlanta Doctor Owns Very Unique Gold Nugget Timepiece
Atlanta physician Dr. W. W. McAfee of 130 Decatur Street owns an extraordinary pocket watch. The stem-winder, made in Mannheim by E. Mathey, features three clock hands and a thirteenth-second dial. Its gold case imitates fused nuggets with inlays of a pick and shovel and a Masons square and compass. The works cost $500 and the piece weighs about three and a half ounces. The watch can strike bells to indicate hours quarters and minutes when a side attachment is pulled. Offers have been made, including $1,000, for the remarkable timepiece, which remains securely kept due to its value.
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Atlanta
W. W. McAfee
Decatur Street
Lumpkin County
Georgia
Mannheim
Germany
E. Mathey
Silvers & Wood
Whitehall Street
Augusta
Nan
McAfee
Red Hills
Dying of Consumption Compared to Famine Torment
An old advertisement asserts that consumption mirrors famine in torture from start to end. It quotes William Myers of Ceasosa Ma praising Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief and cure of coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and related ailments with a free trial bottle offered.
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Wm. Myers
Cearsosa
For Sale Oxen at Vienna Ga From Gussox & Co
For sale a yoke of good heavy well broken oxen suitable for pulling. Reasonable terms offered by W. G. Gussox & Co in Vienna Georgia via P O Box 10.
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W. G. Gussox & Co
Vienna, Ga
P.O
A. & B. ticket office robbed last night
The A. and B. ticket office suffered a break in through a side window near the track. The thief took 1.44 in copper coins and a 2.70 check payable to Jim Johnson. No clue identified. warned against cashing the stolen check. no other items missing.
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Jim Johnson
Sumter Physicians Stand Pat on $5 Life Insurance Exam Fee
Sumter County physicians have formalized an agreement to set a uniform $5 fee for examinations of life insurance applicants. The move includes both old line and fraternal insurers, and applies countywide across Sumter, Americus, and surrounding area.
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Americus, Ga
Sumter County
Negro killed at Unadilla in card game murder on plantation
A Sunday card game on B. F. Manning's plantation east of Unadilla sparked a dispute that ended with Albert Garry shot dead by two men, Wil Mathis and Tom Lawson. Accused accessories Frank Dison and Ed Nealy were arrested. Nealy and Lawson were brought to Unadilla by Marshal Robert Son. Mathis remained at large.
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B. F. Manning
Unadilla
Albert Garry
Wil Mathis
Tom Lawson
Fea
Frank Dison
Ed Nealy
Nealy
Ed Vienna
Marshal Robertson
Will Mathis
Ed Howells New Home The Oaks Nears Completion
The two story residence of Mr and Mrs Ed Howell is nearly finished after construction begun in January The owner supervised both build and interior decoration Virginia style is evident throughout The Oaks name reflects Mia Howell and the plan is to move in before autumn Builder E F Balford held the erection contract and is praised for his craftsmanship
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Ed Howell
A Bad Scare Promises Cure in Dr King’s Pills
An old advertisement warns of a future scare from bowel trouble and fear of appendicitis. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy for bowel and stomach diseases including headache biliousness and costiveness sold at Vienna Drug Cos drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Vienna Drug Cos
Vienna Faces Pitts In Opening Diamond Clash Saturday
Vienna hosts a Saturday afternoon baseball game as Pitts visits. The visiting club will include selected players from Rochelle and Abbeville. A closely contested game is expected with Vienna favored to win.
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Vienna
Pitts
Rochelle
Abbeville
Early Risers laxative pills praised for daily use
Thousands rely on Early Risers for gentle relief, marketed as a reliable laxative and cathartic. The pills are described as pleasant, effective, and staple in millions of homes, with Vienna Drug Co. selling them.
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Vienna Drug Co
The Christian Gentleman as a Husband Sermon
Dr. J. L. White preached on marriage as a sacred duty and romantic ideal. He urged young men to seek genuine love, warned against casual courting, and emphasized home life over boarding houses, citing biblical examples and poetry’s uplifting influence.
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J. L. White
Macon
Qga
The
Baptist Church
Dr. White
Rachael
Jacob
Eve
Adam
Rebecca
Isaac
Three Negroes Killed at Strawberry Church Near Dublin
Dublin Ga June 24 A violent incident at Strawberry Church left Sam Mitchell Dan Willburn and Dock Wright dead. Parish Holmes was wounded in the knee as Joe Copeland killed Mitchell Willburn and Wright with separate shots. Copeland surrendered to local officers.
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Dublin
Strawberry Church
Sam Mitchell
Dan Willburn
Dock Wright
Parish Holmes
Mitchell
Joe Copeland
Willburn
Wright
Copeland
Smith's Sure Kidney Cure Guarantee
An ad proclaims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure from Forbes and Coxe with a money back guarantee if it fails. It offers the remedy at 50 cents and urges readers to buy, try, and pay nothing if it does not work.
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Forbes & Coxe
Smith
Frbes & Coxe
Tax Return Notice for 1906 Ad Valorem Taxes Opening
Tax book for receiving ad valorem taxes for the year 1906 will be opened July 10 1906 and remain open until August 10 Levy An Alden Ceteri and Treasurer
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Levy Analden
Ceteri
Legislature Opens Tomorrow in Atlanta
The general assembly convenes in Atlanta Wednesday at 10 o clock. The Senate chamber and House hall are prepared for opening with the governor's message to be read. Most business is unlikely on opening day. a handful of advance members arrived early to secure rooms, with bills already in incubation to be considered.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Hae Frsane
Stewart killed by Oscar Knight in Everett Georgia
Everett Ga June 24 J M Stewart section foreman of the Seaboard Aly Line at Bladen was shot and killed by his apprentice Oscar Knight. Knight shot Stewart twice in the back and fired seven shots into his body as he fell. The body was found in front of Stewart's home by Conductor Gepfert this morning. Knight claimed jealousy of his wife and Stewart drove the killing and he was jailed in Brunswick on murder charges. He says he knew nothing of the facts, based on hearsay.
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Everett
J. M Stewart
Seaboard Aly Line
Bladen
Oscar Knight
Knight
Stewart
Gepfert
Seaboard
Brunswick
Pinehurst Notes From Local Baptist Services and Community News
Protracted services at the Baptist church were led by Pastor Cutts as reported by Rev. Buckholtz. Anna Odum of Pete community visits her sister Mrs. H. J. Rape. Mrs. R. L. Barfield and daughter Margareet attended church, with others from Emerich and Unadilla visiting or attending services. News notes include arrivals of a son to A. M. Wilson and H. P. Morris, ongoing illnesses of O. W. Horne and G. W. Haslam, visitors from Vienna, a Sunday singing crowd from Richwood, and an awning incident at E Mixon’s store. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Morris dies shortly after birth.
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The
Baptist Church
Cutts
Mr. Buckholtz
Misa Anna Odum
Pete
Mra
H. J. Rape
Mra. R. L. Barfield
Emerich
Margareet
J. Y. Netherton
Unadilla
Madge Horne
Fannie Lou Graham
Drexssle Barfield
A. M. Wilson
H. P. Morris
O. W. Horne
G. W. Haslam
Holloman
Vienna
Wanted First-Class Gin Man to Superintend Ginnery
Classified notice seeking a skilled gin man to run a ginnery with good pay. Applicants directed to send details to P O Box C in Vienna Georgia.
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Ginnery
P.O. Box
Vienna
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Dooly County
Hobbs & Bailey
Das
M. Woopwamp
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
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Tifton
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Fitzgerald Ga
L. F. Coxs
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