Assumed Duties Wednesday as Americus Postmaster Capt Smith
Capt. 8. A. Smith received his commission Monday morning and formally assumed control of the Americus post office on Wednesday August 10. He was born in Americus September 23, 1847 and spent much of his life here. He lost a leg at Gettysburg after serving with the Sumter Light Guards. Scarborough retires after four years with high public regard and Smith’s appointment awaits Senate confirmation in December. T. N. Hawkes retires from the money order department with Frank P. Mitchell succeeding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smith
Americas
Capt. Smith
Americus
Lee County
Smith
Scarborough
John A. Scarborough
Senate
T. N. Hawkes
Frank P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Soldiers attempt to escape on Georgia and Alabama train
Two Fifth U. S. Volunteers soldiers tried to jump from a moving Georgia & Alabama train near Americus as it traveled from Montgomery to Savannah. The escapees were recaptured after the train slowed to about twenty miles per hour. They offered little resistance and were restrained by officers and men.
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Santiago
Georgia & Alabama
Americus
Montgomery
Savannah
U. S. Volunteers
Liberty
Georgia Soldiers vote plan for in-field ballots
The piece reports a governor considering allowing Georgia soldiers in the field to vote in the upcoming governor and state officers election. It notes possible citizen donations to cover election expenses and reimbursement by the legislature, with commissioners appointed by the governor to visit camps and collect soldier ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State House
Good Tidings From Our Soldiers
Col. E. A. Hawkins returned from Bavannah to bid farewell to his son Sergeant Willis Hawkins of Company G Col Ray's regiment. Hawkins says the troops are well and high in spirit with active service likely in Santiago. the regiment will probably sail Thursday.
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E. A. Hawkins
Bavannah
Willis Hawkins
Col. Ray
Col. Hawking
Santiago
Plains' First Bale Of Cotton Sold At Local Warehouse
Plains reported its first new bale of cotton yesterday stored at Timmerman and Wise's warehouse and sold to a local buyer for a cent. Farmers are gathering cotton as opening accelerates and more bales are expected before Sunday.
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Plains
Timmerman & Wise
Wheat and Corn Demand for Best Meal Flour
Local ad urges bringing corn and wheat to secure quality meal and flour. References a reliable supply under J. H. Braces, highlighting water power or good head of water as a strength.
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J. H. Braces
Local notes from Americus and nearby amid political and market chatter
The Americus area reports include Ed Dennard’s temporary release on bond, D. W. Bagley returning to work, and Thos G Hudson mingling with Democrats. Capt. Cobb travels to Atlanta for a Democratic executive meeting while the Fifth Regiment moves toward Santiago. Local farming, sugarcane outlook, city sales day, and ongoing cotton market activity are noted along with social visits and a Metropolis trip by Richland residents.
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D. W. Bagley
Thos.g. Hudson
Schley County
Americas
John A. Cobb
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Capitol
Americus
Sumter
James Taylor
Lee Street
George D. Wheatley
Old Point Comfort
Col
Robert L’ Oliver
Distinguished Railroad Commission visits Americas
The railroad commission led by Spencer Atkinson T N Trammell and Thos C Crenshaw arrived by special train from Albany at 1 am. They toured the city with Mayor Hixon and others, praised depot plans, and indicated Americas may receive depot improvements. They left by the Central noon train and will be in Forsyth today.
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Railroad Commission
Sake Spencer Atkinson
T. N. Trammel
Thos. c. Crenshaw
Albany
Windsor
Hixon
Allen Fort
J. B. Felder
J. Darby
Frank Lanier
J M. Fagan
P. C. Clegg
P. H. Williams
G.W. Glover
Americas
Central Railroad
Georgia
Central
Forsyth
Reverend Dean Heads to Tybee for Weeklong Vacation
Rev. Sam C. Dean and Mrs. Dean left last night for Tybee where they will spend a week pleasantly. He will return to Americas on the 7th due to engagements to speak here and then proceed to north Georgia after the prohibition election for further vacation.
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Sam C. Dean
Dean
Tybee
Americas
North Georgia
A Narrow Escape Thankful Words
Mia Ada E Hart of Groton South Dakota recalls being near death from consumption after four doctors gave up. She credits Dr King's Discovery for Consumption with saving her. eight bottles cured her and left her now healthy. Eldridge's Drugstore offers final bottles free with guarantee. Kentucky touts vast water power.
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Mia
Ada E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Tam
E. J. Eldridge
Mr Henry McCleskey Resigns From Wind sor Hotel
Mr Henry McCleskey resigns as day clerk at the Wind sor Hotel. He and Mrs McCleskey plan an extended visit to Judge and Mrs W H Fish in Atlanta. In fall he will take charge of a hotel in Blakely and reside there with his family. Their Americus friends regret his departure. He is popular with the traveling public and will be missed.
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Henry McCleskey
Windsor Hotel
McCleskey
W. H. Fish
Atlanta
Tiates
Mr. McClesky
Blakely
McClesky
Nina Fish
Americas
Windsor
Cotton Bales Weigh 447 Pounds From Local Farm
The second new bale of cotton was delivered to Connor McGaurial's warehouse yesterday afternoon. It came from the farm of Mr. A. Rylander just outside the city limits and weighed 447 pounds. Rylander expects at least four more bales this week.
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Cottay
Conneil Mc Gaurral
A. Rylander
Promising Cotton Handling by Alliance Warehouse Successors
A letter to farmers of Sumter and adjoining counties announces the coming season with Oliver, Harper, and Chillers as successors to the Alliance Warehouse Co. They offer ample facilities to handle cotton in store and extend credits, inviting farmers to give them a trial and promising good service.
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Oliver
Harper & Chillers
Alliance Warehhouse Co
Benkaanrer
Local Griffin Witness Recounts Brutal Assault
Mr A P Lavens of this city a rotxician in the yew hind Georgia volunteered as an eyewitness to the alleged assault on a young girl Monday. He arrived on leave Monday night and gave a graphic account of the affair.
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A. P. Lavens
Georgia
Ot Griffin
Social Notes of Savannah Visitors and Americus Residents
Savannah guests and Americus locals appear in a circulating society list. Names include Mr Shelby Myrick of Savannah and Miss Florence Hani of Pelham visiting Americus, with several trips to Atlanta, Jacksonville, Tybee, and New York noted among residents and relatives.
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Shelby Myrick
Savannah
Americus
Phil Addy
Webster
John Peacock
Ellaville
Madame Cox
Jacksonville
Marriage in Buena Vista Tonight Promises Joyful Union
Nuptials of a popular young couple occur tonight in Buena Vista between Mr George Lowe and Miss Hat Tie Stokes. The event attracts many friends and relatives wishing the couple lasting happiness.
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Buena Vista
George Lowe
Hattie Stokes
Baggage Transfer Notice Irregular Train Schedule
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss baggage transfer and trunk handling for trains. Mentions Steve Wooten and Windsor Hotel with scattered phrases about timetables and loading procedures. Information is unclear but implies a station or hotel baggage transfer context.
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Watche
T. M. Hawkes
Sawedin
Hudson's Drug Store
Express Company
Ed Dennard
H. H. Sergeant
Spencer Atkinson
Thomas C. Crenshaw
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City
Richland
New York
Messrs
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Parks
French
Dixon
Austin
Metropolis
Landreth
Dodson
Kentucky
State
Union
Henry McClesky
Birds
Passage
Enla L. Hollis
Carrie Lockett
John W. Shiver
W. H. C. Dudley, Jr
H. Whitaker
Calhoun
Cartersville
John Haywood
Montezuma
Maynard
Florence Hani
Pelham
Hollis
Taylor Street
W. E. Mumford
Wesleyan College
Macon
M. T. Elam
Samuel Campbell
Pine Bluff
Ark
Julia Brannon
K. M. Stewart
H. T. Davenport
Black Mountain
N. C
Davenport
Mary Davenport
Laura Cobb
H. H. Carlton
Athens
John A.cobb
Lee St
Thomas Ansley
Waxahatchie
Texas
Messrs. Thornton
John Charles Wheatley
W. K. Wheatley
Americas Boys
John W. Wheatley
L. C. Smith
Mra
RH. Slappey
Lizzie
Callie
LaCrosse
Amercus
Hampton Street
Amernicus Jawstro
My McArthur
Mero Wbe
McArthur
DeSoto
Sheri McArthur
J. L. Chambliss & Co
Ateriens
California Fig Syrup Co
Sherif McArthur
Harris County
Nunnally
Rembert's
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar ST
D. Wheatley
Americus, GA
Vorbale WY
James Fricker
Bro
Wjewelers
Malsby & Co
Porayth
Atlanta, GA
Gardener Governor Co
Erie City Iron Works
Geiser Manufact’g Co
the New Birdsall Co
Henry Disston & Sons
Munger
Corton
James Ohleen
Steve Wooten
Guonae B. Freups
Rey el
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