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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1898

Page

4

Local items mix politics and commerce in LamarStreet notes

A bustling day in town with fire department exhibition on Lamar street, liquor sale discussions, and varied updates. Prominent figures like Hon Thos G Hudson, ex state senator, and Capt John A Cobb socialized. Court activity included Andrew Patrick fined for license violation. Shipping, sales day, and local travels pepper the scene as townsfolk await notices and adverts from Dodson's pharmacy and Landreth seeds.

Thos.g. Hudson Schley County Joe Martin Poole Andrew Patrick Hackman John A. Cobb Atlanta State Democratic Executive Committee Capitol Taylor Felder Myrtle Springs Cumberland St. Simons Old Point Comfort Robert L Oliver John B. Ansley jEayensab Tybee U. S Santiago Alex Sullivan Knox America Richland Peoples New York Messrs Stevens Parks, Frepeb Dixon Dr. Austin Metropolis

Citizens host railroad commission visit for Americus depot

A committee of citizens will meet the Georgia railroad commission in Americus to discuss Central depot improvements. Hon. Spencer B. Atkinson, Hon. Thomas C. Crenshaw, and Hon. T. N. Trammell arrive by special train from Albany. Mayor Hixon and local officials will accompany them to Central Station and Hotel Windsor, inviting public attendance.

Americus Railroad Commission ‘of Georgia Spencer B Atkinson Thomas C. Crenshaw T.N. Trammel Albany Railroad Commission Hixon W. A. Dodsop J. B. Felder J. A. Ansley J. Darby Messrs G. W. Glover Arthur Hylander P. C. Clegg Frank Lanier Central Station Hotel Windsor TaxTrres-Recoxper Commission

Passage of Friends and Visitors Across Americas

Local notes list many visitors and residents traveling to and from Americas. Names include Miss Monrioe Smith in Tybee, Mr. T. H. Cobb to Atlanta, Mrs. Hi J. Stokes to Buena Vista, Miss Carrie Byrd from Brunswick and St Simons, and Judge John Haygood in Montezuma presiding over court reading. Also mentioned are Mrs. C M Cheney returning to Shellman, Mr. Sam Rogers visiting his mother on Elm Avenue, and Genevieve Morgan returning from Indian Springs and North Carolina mountains.

Monrioe Smith Tybea T. H. Cobb Atlanta J. Stokes Buena Vista Carrie Byrd Brunswick St. Simons G. W. Perkins Tennile T. F. Warwick Lee J. Harper Black Montezuma John W. Shiver W.H. C. Dudley, Jr Savannah Tybee C.M. Cheney Shellman W.T. Lane John Haygood Maynard Sam Rogers Fred Sawyer Macon Mrs.Sawyer Genevieve Morgan Indian Springs North Carolina

Friendship Gala Day: Prohibition Talks and Roasts

Tomorrow Friendship hosts a grand barbecue and picnic for locals and visitors. About twenty five fine young porkers, sheep and goats will be roasted for the crowd. Speeches by Rev. S. O. Dean and Claude Payton are planned on prohibition with others present. Americas will be largely represented and a great time is promised for all attendees.

Friendship Dean Claude Payton Americas

Assailant Still At Large After Nighttime Assault

Police have not identified the attacker who murdered and robbed Mr. C. A. Pinninger late Saturday night. Finninger remains confined to his room from the wound but expected to recover soon. An advertisement touts Rucklen's Arnica Salve as the best for pains, with a money back guarantee. Also notices for two unfurnished rooms for rent at 224 Bran pou syenue.

C. A. Pinninger Finninger

Cotton coming in at Council and Mo Garrah’s warehouse

The second bale of cotton arrived yesterday afternoon weighing 447 pounds and grown on Mr. A Rylander’s farm just south of the city limits. Rylander expects at least four more bales this week. The Home Workers of the First Baptist Church plan an afternoon festival at city hall park with ice treats to raise funds. Sheriff McArthur reports profitable use of two trained bloodhound puppies received from Harris County. a $35 payment was issued for the dogs. A desirable dwelling at the corner of College and Jackson streets is available for rent with modern conveniences and possession September 1.

Council & Mo. Garrah A. Rylander Home Workers City Hall Park The First Baptist Church McArthur Harris County Corner College and Jackson Streets B, H, Dunbar Bath End Telease Sovre-Westens Ga A. P. Lane New Third Georgia Volunteer Regiment Grifin

Brooklyn Heights Picnic at Myrtle Springs Recalled

Brooklyn Heights residents and guests enjoyed the annual outing at Myrtle Springs with bathing and meals. A lynching witness from Griffin described the troubling event involving a young girl, while other notices advertise a patent medicine claim and a lost dog reward.

Brooklyn Heights Myr’tle Springs Myrtle Springs Moon Alnoch

Mosquitoes Invade as Summer Heats Up

Advert says mosquitos will be plentiful until November and promotes nets and Dixie Canopies as protection. It claims nets, frames, and complete outfits are available, with prices like $1.40 $2 for nets, $1.50 for iframes, and $1.50 for ready made nets and frames.

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Wheatley Cor Lamar St Cotton Age Americur, GA Brittons Dodson Britton Dodson Andrews A. W. Smith Geo. Moon Lez St Willudley Male Ak Dodeonn Pharmacy Nrv Americus Jewelry and Music Co Teeners, Watches Diamonds Mewelry Plow Hudson's Lamar Street F. E. Johnston Landreth Will L, C. Bell Mra, J, CO. Crawford Eufouls Ala Marion County Thomas Ausley Waxahatchie Texas R. H. Blappey Lizzie Callie LaCrosse Hampton Street Agnes Hillaman Alleaby Warren Edna Miller Rand Oficers Rucklen Pou Syenue Ron Sane James Fricker & Bro. . Jewelers Amy Wheatley & Ansley Spot Cash D. Pearlman Amecieus Gorse T. C. Parker Hooper Furlow & Jonhes Américus, Ga
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