Americus as county seat hub with fertile crops and growth
Americus located as Sumter County seat at a crossroads of major lines, boasting fertile soil and thriving agriculture. The article notes strong demand for dwellings, growing commerce, grand hotels, a new marble post office, and extensive public works. It highlights schools, churches, a well equipped fire department, water works, and a rising population driving growth in cotton goods and fertilizers.
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Ksenor
Eure
Thie
Mew
Lette
Cheelty
Anne Bn Beauty
Vomhureh
Heras
Sanitary Sewergnwlance Co
Businese
Casa Tak
Convict Treed in a Chimney after Escape Captured
Officers Barrow and Feagin captured Charles Tooke, an escaped convict from Albany, after a long chase. Tooke hid in a Jarrett Plantation cabin, climbed a chimney to avoid capture, and was finally dragged out by the officers in a dusty, exhausting arrest. He is jailed in Americus awaiting transport.
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Barrow
Feagin
Coon
Charle Tooke
Albany
Tooke
Offcer Smith
Lieut. Wheeler
Flint River
Jarrett Plantation
Americus
Jarrett Place
Tucke
Chimmey
Darrow
Cuff
Train wreck near Montezuma injures crew
Southbound Central train No. 08 ran into an open switch five miles north of Montezuma last night, wrecking engine, baggage, express and second class cars. Fireman Adama died from injuries, engineer Elfe escaped, Conductor Smith walked to Montezuma for help, Bishop Nelson aboard escaped unharmed. A wrecking train was sent from Macon and a special will carry passengers to Americus at 6 am.
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Central
Americus
Marwell
Montezuma
Adama
Elfe
Smith
Sncident
Bishop Nelson
Macon
Debating Ten OClock Liquor Law in City Council
A letter defends aldermen who opposed the 10 o'clock closing, arguing the law and licenses form a contract with the city. It rebuts accusations of supporting whisky vice and questions enforcement, legality, and equity of altering license terms mid year.
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Tinea
Ivins
Facta
Tam
Irvine
Alderman Divies
Hivina
Iquor
Savanah
Atlanta
Cpanel
Havannnah
Atlasta
Ely
Americus
Colonel Robertus backs riding bike in comedic scene
In a whimsical tale, Col Robertus and backers stage a double riding gag in the Dell with a colored bathing suit and regalia. The stunt ends amid splinters and laughter as they plan a formal spring training ride through April and May, drawing curious locals and mock connoisseurs.
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Robertus Oliver
Lee
Bob Johnson
W. Kk. Hell
W.4
Dermory
Dell
Cartale
Col
Robertua
Lae
Sumter
Hayle
Gunter
Job Johnson
W. K. Bell
W. J. Dermody
Httley
Americus Street
Robertus
Alexander
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