Shooting at Arabi yields arrest in whiskey incident
At Arabi Georgia on a Friday afternoon B W Jeter, son of J C Jeter, became intoxicated and shot J R Bedgood of Moultrie who had been visiting his parents. Jeter also drew a knife on Mrs W E Bedgood and others. Bedgood was shot in the back but survived. weapon was a 44 caliber Smith & Wesson. Jeter was arrested and jailed in Vienna. The two young men had been good friends with no stated motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anant
B W Jeter
J C Jeter
J R Bedgood
Moultrie
Jeter
Smith & Wesson
Vienna
Brapsnaw
J. W. Lemon
Nere
Walter B. Goodwyne
Monroe County
Tom
Monroe
Dedication at Richwood Baptist Church
Richwood Baptist Church held a dedication service last Sunday with Rev. H. Y. Jameson of the state Baptist Mission Board delivering a notable sermon from Ephesians 5 27. The service featured praise, a dedicatory prayer by Rev. J M Kelley and benediction by Rev. J O Osborne. The church is now debt free and will be painted, with a protracted meeting continuing for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Baptist Church
8. Y. Jameson
State Baptist Mission Board
Dooly County
Jesus Christ
J. M. Kelley
J. O. Osborne
People's Bank of Cordele Declares 12 Percent Dividend
At the annual meeting of the bank's stockholders on Monday the People's Bank of Cordele declared a 12 percent dividend. Four percent was paid in cash and eight percent was added to surplus. All present officers were re elected.
New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman’s Cough
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years of illness. She praises its throat chest and lung relief saying it removes chest pain and aids sleep. Price 50c and 1. Trial bottles free at Dr C T Stovall’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine Promotes Health Balance
Advice promotes using Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine to regulate stomach and bowels, keep nerves calm, and maintain a ruddy, well fed body for youth and general wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Simmons
Mason's Convention for Cordele Masons Aug 18
Royal Arch Masons of Cordele plan a convention and reception for Grand Master W A Davis on August 18 at 3 PM. Afternoon program includes music, prayers, addresses by J K Powell and Grand Master oe A Davis, introductions, and a benediction. A reception and banquet at Suwannee House will follow in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons of
Cordele
W. A. Davis
Cordele Masons
Music—orchestra
Emma Leary Adjudged Insane in Ordinary's Court
Emma Leary a 35 year old Black woman was declared insane in the Ordinary's court on Monday. She has prior asylum history and is to be returned to Milledgeville soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Leary
Millidgeville
Robbed The Grave and Noted Vignettes From A House Row
A Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal decline with yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain after three physicians gave him up. Electric Bitters saved him and he credits the tonic with his recovery. Also satirical notes on Col Henderson and Norwegian landowner Nansen amuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Col. Henderson
House of Representatives
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Quick Headache Relief
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills end throbbing headaches. It promises pure blood and strong nerves, building health. The pills cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee not available if not cured, sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. T. Stovall
Tichenor’s Antiseptic Endorsed For Bikers and Teams
A vintage ad promotes Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic as a must have for bicyclists, baseball and football teams. The copy claims it cures sore muscles bruises and sprains after racing or games and emphasizes its pleasant scent and low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tichenor
O.K
Cotton Baskets Car Load in Dooly County At 65 and 75 Cents
Hutchinson Lumber and Supply No. 7 Cordele Ga offers a car load of cotton baskets touted as the best for three seasons with prices at 65 and 75 cents each. Also selling Sunny South stoves bought before the rise, at old prices to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Oliver Rowall Dies After Illness at Vi enna Farm
Oliver Rowall a prominent farmer died at his home above Vienna last Thursday morning from hemorrhagic fever after illness of some duration. He was about forty, leaving a wife and five children. Interment was at Mt Vernon cemetery Friday afternoon with Rev. J. M. Nelson officiating. A widow’s note thanks kind helpers who assisted during illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Rowall
Vienna
Rowall
Mt Vernon Cemetery
J. M. Nelson
Ardent snake oil and patent medicine ad roundup
A fragmented 19th century advertisement page touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for wounds and skin eruptions, Dr. W. S. Howell's corn cure, Simmons Liver Medicine, Tichenor's Antiseptic, and generic receipts of medical quackery. It also notes harness leather supply and cash-only work at a shoe shop, plus various testimonials and marketing slogans from Georgia locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persall
J.T. Persaut
Dr. Tichenor
All Druggista
Eee
Green's August Flower praised by Prof Houston as universal remedy
Prof Houston reports in ten years of travel meeting many who used Green's August Flower for dyspepsia, liver and stomach derangements, and constipation. He notes it aids tourists and workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs, claiming gentle, non injurious effects. Sample bottles free at Dr C T Stovall. sold by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Houston
Protracted meeting closes at Ebenezer church roots
County correspondence from Conny Ga Aug 1 1899 notes a week long revival led by Rev Tom West of Albany and Rev Millner near Cordele. Twenty two new members added. Miss Nettie Lewis led a prayer meeting. Miss Eva West organist. Various locals ill or recovering, farm reports, marriage rumors, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conny
Ebenezer Church
Tom West
Albany
Millner
Cordele
Nettie Lewis
Eva West
Rosa Barber
Raines
Lam Williams
Callie Coney
Macon
Hugh Arington
Coney
Sam Liggin
Virginia
SH Griswold
Doon
Baptist Church
Byromville
J. M. Kelley
John Walters
G. T. Jennings
Annie Lou
Myres Gilmore
Snow
Unadilla
Jessie Aycock
Laura
Annie Lou Shockley
Andersonville
Florence Wilkes
Eva Walters
Bob Dickson
Pete
Mollie Lane
J. A. Jenkins
Charlie Joiner
A. H. Joiners
R. P. Woodruff
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Arabi
Richwood
Scott
Nansen
Teeemarken
Lynkopf
Hutchinson Lumber and Supply No
Lair
Oliver Rowalon
B. M. Wood's
Pavillon
J. I. Corteno
Maysville
W. S. Howell
P.S
W.P
L. F. Livingston
Towns, Ga
Zolin
Chicago
County Correspondernce
Kerys
McLauchlin
Maggie Evans
Herschel
Arthur
St. Paul
J 3B McGehee
A. J. Sanders
Cochran
Bro. Sanders
Charlie Lemon
Pine Hall Settlement
Butts County
Lizzie Lemon
Betsy Lemon
Bradshaw
W.t.henley
J. J. Taylor
Kerns
Wesley Ransom
Butts, Co
GT Taylor
Mar's Hill Church
A J Sanders
Rock Hill Church
Connor
Mars Hill
J B McGehee
Charlie Reynolde
St Paul
Smyrna
Pierce
Thurmond
Henderson and
Perry Road
Perry, Ga
J.J
L. F. Cater
J. P
O. M. Heard
New York
J.p.heard
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