Plentiful wildlife and local news reach Americus area
The item notes abundant squirrels in Muckaled and Beighb swamps and hunting in large numbers. It mentions rail passenger traffic peaking for summer, ongoing cotton crop concerns if rains persist, and boles dropping. References include Savannah prohibition speaker T. N. M. Taylor, a new grocery on Cotton avenue, and Sheriff McArthur serving tax defaulters. Public prayer meetings at First Methodist Church and seed offerings at Dodson's pharmacy are also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plow
Hudson’s
T. N. M. Taylor
Savannah
Joel W. Hightower
Myrtle Springs
P. O. Thiesen
Cotton Avenue
Oglethorpe
Montezuma
Cordele
Richland
Americus
Olf'cera
McArthur
Methodist Ohurch
Landreth
Dodson
Huntington's Gala Day Picnic Draws Hundreds
The annual Huntington picnic yesterday drew at least five hundred attendees. Villagers enjoyed a festive pavilion filled with dancers and merriment while a lengthy lunch crowd feasted on the plentiful board. People traveled from the city and shared reports of a day of true pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
More Cotton Comes In From Local Planters
Several bales of cotton were landed in local markets yesterday with Mr. A Rylander bringing in four bales and totaling five from his farm this week. Officials predict next week will bring over a hundred bales to Ameri us warehouses as money begins to circulate again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rylander
Amerius
Reunion Event on Main Street Near Eim Ave
A brief notice reports a reunion gathering along Eim Avenue with planned activities and local attendees. Details include a time frame and location reference, inviting community members to join and reconnect.
Murderous assault erupts in Mann's saloon over drinks
Yesterday at four Sam Ellis a black bartender in Mann's saloon on Lamar Street faced Monroe Felton after a dispute over drinks. Ellis drew a 32 revolver firing a shot that missed Felton, hitting only the saloon wall. Both men were jailed after warrants were issued for assault with intent to murder. Preliminary hearing set for Monday with Ellis likely facing penitentiary time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ellis
Mann
Lamar Street
Monroe Felton
Felton
Ellis
McArthur
Poole
Jumius Graham
Chis Wheeler
Hills
New United States Life Agency Opens in Atlanta
W E Hawkins & Co launches the United States Life Insurance Co agency in the Gould building Atlanta with Hawkins as manager. The former company manager praises Hawkins as a worthy successor and urges cordial cooperation to build the firm’s interests across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
B. Samranp
Infant Morris Dies on Forsyth Street
The four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris died early Thursday and was buried yesterday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. E. Whittington officiated. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Morris
Forsyth Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
E. Whittington
Sullivan's Prize Cotton Patch Reported by Local Treasurer
Mr J B Sullivan county treasurer looks on his Jackson's Limblogs cotton experiment with pride as he aims for at least two bales from three fourths of an acre. Jim Perry, noted local colored craps shooter, paid fifty dollars into the county till for nodding in that innocent game. Also mentions a patent remedy note for bowel cleansing with California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
J. BE. Sullivan
Jackson
Jim Perry
Perry
Local Social Roundup of Visitors and Returns
A Georgia town paper lists numerous residents and guests traveling from Montezuma to Savannah, Abbeville to Macon, and Atlanta to Dawson. The notes mention relatives visits in Bolling Alabama, Forsyth Street, Kissimmee Florida, and Tallulah Falls. Several locals like Misses Lake, Minnie Green, and Miss Julia Andrews are noted visiting kin, with others returning from trips to North Carolina, Kentucky, and Monroe. The item ends with a brief police court remark and a local ads block for pianos, organs, and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Andrews
W. A. Andrews
Savannah
Flora Monk
Abbeville
A. ©. Speer
Forsyth Street
Gol. KR
T. Crittenden
Shellman
Ars. D. B. Hill
Carteraville
Col
J. B. Hudson
North Georgia
North Carolina
M. Wheatley
Curry
Harrodsburg
Portia Ray
Atlanta
Join Butt
Callie
Hallie Davenport
Columbia
Ala
H. 8
Walker
Mamie Hicks
Kissimmee
Fin
W. E. Brown
Frank P. Harrold
Monroe
J. O. Wheatley
W. K. Wheatley
U. S
Annie Ausley
Walter
Joe Johnson
Olin Matthews
Tallulah Falls
North
Georgia
Hixon
Auzniovs Jewanry & Most Oo
Citywide Prayer Meetings Open At City Hall
Union gatherings started last night at city hall and will run through next week. A large crowd attended with representation from all city congregations. A benefit meeting emerged from the event. Services start at 8 oclock each evening.
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Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar ST
Cotton Ave
Wheatley
Americus, GA
Bethel Male College
Cuthbert
Best Preparatory School
Pine Mountains
Meriwether County
Sen Evel
Ian
Ghas. L, Davis
Arlington Hotel
Gainesville
Georgia Female Embary
Vainesville
Joly &E
Galussvilie, Ga
Kingan
California
Boston
Fase Sullivan & Co
Cal Americus Jewelry and Music Co
Mxie
Dixie
Andrews
A. W. Smith
Mitchell
Asc. Cable
People’s National Bank
Carrran
Sumrtios
Eim Ave
California Fig Syrup Co
Oscar McKensie
W. N. Jennings
Smithville
R. B. McAfee
J. J. Giddings
Bolling
Misses Lake
Minnie Green
Macon
Bonnie Fagan
Dixon
la Crosse
Corroys Ave
P.O. Thiesen
Jalles Fricker Ub
Windsor
Gunnar H. Freups
Propristor
UPLEY
Will Dudley
Ives
New York
Spot Cash
D. Pearlman
Georsia
G. Wagner
Goring Ax
Ae Ead
C.B
Hooper
Furlow & Jones
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