Local notes reflect community life and small events
A miscellaneous collection of items from Americas area news mentions a busy week for stores and sportsmen, a drive to vote with calm resolve, a new grocery opening at 113 Cotton Avenue, and upcoming arrivals of equipment for firemen. It notes cotton receipts, law enforcement actions against loiterers, and locally reported wildlife and seed catalog ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Sbherman
Georgia
P. O. Thiesen
Cotton Avenue
American Pharmaceutical Association
Baltimore
Americas Board of Strategy
Charlie Lingo
Oliver's
Dozier’s Mill
Schley County
Landreth
Dodson
Battle of Ballots Today in Sumter County Whiskey Vote
Prohis and antis clash as Sumter County voters decide continuation of whiskey sales for two years. Polls run 7 AM to 6 PM with eight precincts closing at 3 PM and returns shaping the outcome. Campaigns and rallies last night, liquor merchants present to watch the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Prohis
Antis
Lucky
Cervera
Santiago
Prohia
Jug
Neihher
Wholsale Liquor Houses
Death of Mrs Angus McNeal at 63 years old
Mrs Angus McNeal died Tuesday after brief illness at her home near Americas. Her husband had died Sunday morning, deepening the family tragedy. She leaves two sons George and Will McNeal of Americas. Funeral at 4 p.m. from Salem church near the McNeal home. Also reports Archia Lowe bond for assault on Bailiff Poole set at 100. Hebron church revival continues with many ministers and large crowds. Also an advertisement for Syrup of Figs claiming gentle cleansing and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McNeal
Americas
Messrs
George
Will McNeal
Salem Church
McNeal
Lowe
Archia Lowe
Poole
Bond
Hebron
House to Rent on Reese Park
Dwelling house available for rent on Reese Park. Apply to E. C. Speer for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Park
E. C. Speer
Many Visitors Arrive and Depart Americus area
Mr Walter Crane of Buena Vista visits Americus while Miss Salle Wimbish goes to Albany. Eugene Elmore returns from coastal vacation. E W Westbrook, a Macon county planter, is here on business. J G Gump of Baltimore registers at The Windsor. B T Marshall, Stewart countys deputy sheriff, is in Americus. Misses Emory Foster and Sarah Mathis depart for Indian Spring for two weeks. Capt C L Beeland and Miss Lillie Belle Evans return from Tybee. B R Nehring of Cincinnati spends day in Americus. Susanne Simmons returns from Forsyth. Robert Hawkins returns from Atlanta. Col Uriah B Harrold returns from Black Mountains NC. Anna Wooten of Buena Vista arrives to visit the Misses Prince at 316 College Street. Judge J N Scarborough, Miss Stella Scarborough and W C Carter depart for Turnerville Ga with others for a several weeks stay. Pianos and Organs to rent Amnns Juvenor & Moa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crane
Buena Vista
Salle Wimbish
Albany
Eugene Elmore
E. W. Westbrook
Macon County
J. G. Gump
Baltimore
Windsor
B.T. Marshall
Stewart County
Ponder
Robert Hawkins
Atlanta
W. E. Hawkins
Col
Uriah B. Harrold
Black Mountains
Anna Wooten
Prince
Collage Street
J. N. Scarborough
Stella Scarborough
W. C. Carter
Turnerville Ga
Mesdames Scarborough
Carter
Death of Mrs Henry Davis in local city
Death reported for Mrs Jennie O Davis after weeks of illness at 218 Jackson Street. Funeral at 3 30 this afternoon from her home, burial at Usk Grove cemetery. Survived by Henry A Davis and children H and Charles Davis of the city, Will and Paul Davis of Bryan, Mrs Eugene Dison, Mrs Samuel Callier of Ellaville, and Miss May Davis. Pallbearers named. Embroidery lessons announced at Madam Cox millinery store starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Davis
Jackson Street
Usk Grove
Jennie O. Davis
M. Henry
Mra. Davis
Charles Davis
Will
Paul Davis
Bryan
Texas
Eugene Dison
Samuel Callier
Ellaville
May Davis
Finninger & Co Promises Nobbiest Fall Clothing Line
Finninger & Co merchants at 209 Lamar Street announce a forthcoming display of their finest fall clothing, inviting customers to call and inspect the stock in the upcoming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finninger & Co
Lamar Street
Mosquito Nets and Frames Sell at Special Outfit Price
A local ad proclaims ready made nets and frames available this week. The offer includes a complete outfit for 1 dollar 50 cents, with Babinets 2sc and 35c yard noted among items.
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Geo. D. Wheatley
Windsor and Sea
Ay Sonen
Ged, D
Wheatley
Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Americus, GA
Bethel Male College
Cuthbert
Best Preparatory School
Pine Mountains
Moriwether County
Fall Laforma
Chas. L. Davis
Arlington Hotel
Gainesville, GA
Georgia Female Seminary
Arlington
Gainesville
H.N. O'Neal
California
Boston
Y. Andrews
A.W. Smith
Ore Oni
People’s National Bank
Moon
Lee Sr
Americus
Plow
Hudson's Drug Store
Angus M'Neal
Hudson’s Drug Store
Pianos and Organa
Amunicus Juvenor & Moa
Henry Davis
Ted
Wei
James Fricker
Bro
Attiericus
Will Colet
Peonien
Will Dudley
Dixie
New York
SPOT
D. P. Earlman
D. Pearlman
T.C. Parker
C. E. Hooper
Messie
Farlow & Jones
Patropaga
John B. Felder
John
Felder
Lim
Ameree
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