South Macon Epworth Leagues Conference Program
The document outlines the three day program for the South Macon District Epworth Leagues conference from October 15 to 17. It lists sessions with devotional songs, welcome remarks, speeches by local leaders, and discussions on spirituality, charity, literature, and Bible study led by figures such as W. Lane, J. Harmon, J. Calhoun, Maude Branch, J. Stillwell, and W. A. Candler with events culminating in a sermon by Dr. Candler and a large feast. Mr. T. J. Manson of Macon heads organization and railroads offer reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Epworth Leagues
Epworth League
W. Lane
Vienna
W. W. Harvard
L. W. Branch
Macon Music
Martha Bryan
Mary C. White
Hawkinaville
Corinne Baldwin
Perry
J. A. Harmon
Hawkineville
J. F. Calhoun
Maude
Fannie Bell Vinson
Byron
G. W. Matthews
Marie Nunn
Mary Stewart
Fort Valley
League
J. A. Streyer
A. Candler
Oxford
College Library
KE. & Lasseter
F. A. Branch
W. A. Candler
South
T. J. Manson
Cost of September term 1897 Superior Court
Public notice presents an itemized cost report for September 1897 of the county Superior Court. It details jurors, bailiffs, clerks, stenographers, calendar arrangements, and other expenses, with amounts paid and cash on hand and notes by J R Kutry.
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O. J. Shipp
Am’t
Bethels
St & Poor
J. R. Kelly
J. R. Kutry
Scott's Emulsion Declares One Standard For Health
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the standard treatment for lung troubles and wasting in all ages, claiming near 25 years of trust and superiority comparable to quinine in malaria. It urges readers to buy from their druggist in two sizes, 50 cents and one dollar, from Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Central City Carnival Hosts First Annual Display In Macon
The Central City Carnival Association of Macon Georgia plans its first festival on October 11 and 12 with a grand parade, a free concert by the United States Marine Band, and a spectacular two engine display at Central City Park. Tickets go on sale October 6 with excursion trains October 12 and low round trip fares, aiming to draw over fifty thousand spectators to this unprecedented event.
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Central City Carnival Association of
Macon
Gas
Cycie
United States Marine Band of
Washington, D. C
Central City Park
Ranning
Thisskind
Aceston
Norn
Nonine Om Elild
Uckers Unite
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic Cures Fever in One Day
Quinine and other fever medicines take from ten days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic claims a one day cure, asserting rapid relief from fever symptoms.
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Johnson
Miss Lucy Heard Wins Popular Lady Contest at Drug Store
At the Drug Store vote count Miss Lucy Heard won the most popular young lady in town with 2520 votes. Runner up were Miss Lida Rushin 1641 and Miss Clyde Heard 758, prize a gold watch. The cafe tally shows Lucy Heard 1450, Fannie Pefing 1148, Lucy B Harvard 1104, prize a Nashville Exposition ticket. Contest closed October 1.
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Lucy Heard
Lida Rushin
Clyde Heard
Lucy ‘Heard
Fannie Pefing
Lucy
Harvard
Nashville Exposition
So cal social at Turton residence draws lively crowd
A social at the residence of Mr and Mrs Turton Friday evening featured card playing waltzing and various amusements. Attendees included Miss Mamie Leonard with W T McDonald Miss Maude Busbee with Thos Aycock Miss Sallie Perry with J M Busbee Miss Anna Hamilton with Tilden Adkins Miss Lida Rushin with Paul Lennard Miss Gussie Lennard with Kirby Lewis Miss Claude Busbee with A L Powell Miss Fannie Penny with Watts Powell and Miss Lucy Belle Harvard with L L Woodward.
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Claude Busbee
A. L. Powell
Fannie Penny
Watts Powell
Lucy Belle Harvard
L. L. Woodward
Hall of Cordele Named Postmaster Successor to Davis
Mr. M. G. Hall of Cordele, an applicant for the Cordele post office, has received notice of appointment to succeed Postmaster Davis. Hall will resume duties in a few days and will appoint S. L. Felder, a worthy and well known young man, as assistant to Cordele residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G.hall
Cordele
Davis
Hall
S. L. Felder
Death of Mrs J P Hoard Reported
Just before going to press we learn today of the death of Mrs J P Hoard of this place from consumption. Her remains will be interred in the city cemetery tomorrow afternoon. She was an estimable Christian lady and leaves a husband a large family and many friends to mourn her loss.
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J. P. Hoard
Aunt Ellen Dies in Vienna with Civil War-Era Fidelity
Died October 4 1897 in Vienna Qa old aunt Ellen a veteran of the antebellum era who showed loyalty to her old master mistress and children during and after the war She was a type of the old time darkey deserving respect from white neighbors Her example is urged for young colored people Peace to her ashes.
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Vienna
Ellen
Darkey
Fever Cure Claim From Vohogon Product Promoted
A dubious advert touts Chil and Power Tanic cures by Vohogon as a remedy in nineteen days to cure fever claiming a single gay dose. The fragment suggests marketing logic rather than verifiable medical evidence.
Cordele Concert by Merchants Band and Mandeville Orchestra Tonight
A musical concert will be held in Cordele tonight featuring the Merchants Military Band and the Mandeville Orchestra with local talent assisting. Proceeds benefit the band, refreshments will be served, and admission is 25 cents.
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Cordele
Missionary Entertainment by Buds of Promise Unit
The Buds of Promise will present a missionary entertainment next Sunday night. A varied program is planned and all are invited to attend. attendees should bring their purses as a collection will be taken for the mission fields.
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Buds of Promise
Qpinine and Other Tex Ver Medicines Cure Fever in Ten Days
A brief report notes that Qpinine and various Tex Ver medicines are claimed to take ten days to cure fever. The article emphasizes a treatment window and names several products used in the regimen.
Unadilla Man Kills Himself in Accident
Mr J P Gurr of near Unadilla accidentally shot and killed himself Friday morning while handling his pistol. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death.
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J. P. Gurr
Unadilla
Railroad Wreck at Central City Park in Macon
The Georgia Southern and Florida railroad announces a wreck display on October 12 at Central City Park Macon with greatly reduced rates on all railroads and invites the public to attend the event.
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Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad
Central City Park
Macon
Notice of Collection Closures for Mayer Watts & Co
Notice that Mayer Watts & Co will change firms. All notee accounts and debts must be paid by December 1 1897 or will be placed with attorneys for collection. The firm prefers settlement without suit and urges debtors to respond.
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Mayer, Watts & Co
Farmer's Warehouse advertises season service at old stand
Farmer's Warehouse announces return to the old stand opposite Hunt Bros and Kelly's Livery Stable, inviting customers to bring cotton and promising better service. Smith & Johns of Vienna Ga thank customers and offer insurance free to customers.
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Hunt Bros. & Kelly
Smith & Johns
Vienna
Pinehurst Warehouse Promises Better Terms for Cotton Farmers
D T Mahburn of Pinehurst Georgia announces he will operate the Farmers Warehouse for the coming season. He pledges liberal honest dealing and close attention, with no charges for cotton insurance and continuous insurance coverage. He asks for patronage.
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Pinehurst
D. T. MA Hburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epworth Leaguers
DR. W. A. Candler
The
City
G. W. Wonten
Jule Felton
Montezuma
Roberts
Sheppard
Powell
Howard
Dng
Central City
United States Marine Band
Vohogon
Missionary Entertainment
Jno. C. Eads & Co
Eads, Neel & Co
Georgia
John C. Eads & Co
Eads, Neel &Co
Cherry St
Macon, Ga
Vfarmer's Warehouse
Smith & Johns, Proors
Pinehurst, Ga
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