Town News Roundup From Americus and Nearby
Multiple brief items note illness of T. M. Parlow's travel reps for Americus Grocery Co. in town, a cotton crop drought affecting prices and forecasts, horse care during heat, Emmett Bolton buying a vacant lot on Barlow Street to build a home, Johnnie Hardy at Tybee in new fashion, sweet potatoes and large potato crops, and local figures Cobb Buck Seig returning from Dublin Society meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cobb
J. H. Buck
George Seig
Sumter County
Bears To Show Their Teeth In Cotton Market Squeeze
Bears plan a combined bid to squeeze cotton prices by delaying supply, aiming to push farmers to accept lower terms. Mills in New England prepare to curb production, while Southern growers coordinate with merchants and bankers to time sales as markets adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Manufacturing Co
Waltham, Mass
New England
Times-Recorder
Southern Cotton Growers Association
Farmera
Tax returns in Sumter show surprising $221,000 drop
A dispatch from Atlanta says Sumter County tax books will be returned to the receiver for revision after a reported $221,000 decrease in the digest. County officials note 360 fewer returns than last year and suspect a counting error as removals alone cannot explain the drop. Receiver Raiford was unavailable for comment on the reported tax-book return.
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Sumter
Comptroller-General
Atlanta
Sumter County
Garrison
Raiford
Supped Carload of Cotton Makes First Shipment Today
Americus cotton firm Littleton and Lamar will ship the season’s first carload of compressed cotton from Americus, after receiving a delivery from central points. The lot, combined with stock on hand, will form a near city press as it heads to Savannah. Also notes a home visit by Lieut James Purlo of Porto Rico to Union Female College and affirms a push to buy city or town property via M. Vay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Littleton & Lamar
Savannah
Resignation of Rev Tullius C Tapper at Calvary Church
Rev Tullius C Tapper has resigned as rector of Calvary church. The six to eight month pastorate earned esteem and friendship among church members and citizens of Americas. He is on vacation and his future field of labor is not yet known, with best wishes for success pending his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullius C. Tapper
Calvary Church
Americas
Dwelling Fire Damages Sumter County Home
Yesterday morning reports tell of a fire at Mr. W. P. Willett's residence on the lower edge of Sumter county. The blaze began near noon the previous day, likely from a misfit due. Willett lost most of his effects. insurance valued at about 500 dollars did not fully cover the loss of dwelling and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Willett
Sumter County
Funeral of Mrs Joab Roach Held in Hudson
Mrs Joab Roach died after a brief illness aged over sixty. Her funeral was held yesterday in Hudson where she had long resided. She was mother to William Roach of Sumter and was held in high esteem by many friends.
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Sumter County
Buchanan Bros
Joab Roach
Hudson
William Roach
Desirable Americus Farm Sold to Monticello Buyer
Mr A J Hamilton sold forty five acre farm just beyond Americus city limits on the LaCrosse road to Mr Webb a Monticello resident. The property is well improved and valuable. Mr Webb plans to move to Americus about November first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Hamilon
Webb
Monticello
Americus
LaCrosse
Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Americas
Americas notes of social visits and travel show Miss Kate Hollis joining a Pelham house party next week while Mr Henry M Stokes arrives from Buena Vista. Many residents like Mrs J W Harris, Mrs H H Black, Col J M Hines and others visit relatives or tour nearby cities, with crossings to Atlanta, Savanna, Jackson and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hollis
Pelham
Henry M. Stokes
Buena Vista
Americas
Nettie Margot
Batesville
Ala
Americus
Fannie Stallings
Margot
Florine West
Dawson
G. T. Miller
Terrell County Farmers Adjust Cotton Harvest Expectations
Two weeks ago Terrell county farmers counted on twelve bales per plow but now anticipate only six bales as crop prospects decline, reflecting shifting yields and market conditions for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell County
Mercer University Urges Christian Character in Education
John Temple Graves extols Mercer University Macon Georgia as a college of high scholarship and strong course work. He praises harmony between faculty and students, democratic merit, and merit-based advancement. The college is described as lively, affordable, and a multiple time winner of Georgia state oratorical contests with three governors produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Mercer
P. D. Pollock
Macon Ga
Unclaimed Mail List for Americus 1900
Complete list of unclaimed mail matter at Americus Georgia post office dated August 10 1900 warns items not claimed within 14 days will go to the dead letter office in Washington. Names include B Boatright T W D Demord Miss Calley Dixon Miss Elma F Forbs Miss Eliza Frazier Muss Ola G Garey George Misa Mary q Helen Reden Miss Hellen Thomson Mary L Wallace Miss Emma Saura P.M.
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Americus
Washington
B—Boatright
T. W. D—Demord
Calley
Dixon
Elma
F —Forbs
Eliza
Frazier
Muss
Ola
Garey
Easter
George
Misa
Mary
Qe Hellen
Horor
Close Of A Useful Life Mrs Ferguson Dies
Mrs. Ferguson, aged mother of John T. and Edward E. Ferguson, died yesterday morning at Edward E. Ferguson’s home near DeSoto. A long resident of Sumter County she was well known by many. Funeral services will be held today at DeSoto.
Sixty Eight Petitions Filed for September Term in Atlanta Courts
In Atlanta an unusual number of petitions and bills, 88 total for the September term across the superior and city courts, includes a suit against Sheriff Nelms brought by William W. Herrin. Herrin alleges he served as bailiff from January 1, 1899, unpaid until July 1, 1900, then earned 50 per month for 19 months and seeks 100 for alleged political influence plus 2400 remaining unclear after a 600 promised in 1896 for a Democratic primary nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelms
Atlanta
Superior Court
Mipetier
William W. Herrin
Herren
Atlanta Street Railway Mortgage Records $6,000,000 Extension Plan
Atlanta officials record a $6,000,000 mortgage by the Atlanta Railway and Power company to Mercantile Trust of Baltimore. The loan covers all property including rails, wires, and the new powerhouse. Extensions planned toward the Chattahoochee river Marietta prison site and Lakewood with funds for the buildout.
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Atlanta Street Railway
Atlanta
Fulton County
Superior Court
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of
Baltimore
Atlanta Railway
Atlanta Railway and
Power Com
Chattahoochee River
Marietta
Lakewood
Not Preparing for Winter Campaign In China
The State Department keeps diplomatic talks secret as Admiral Remey reports General Chaffee’s advance near Natow in China. No winter preparations by commissaries or quartermasters are seen, suggesting possible abandonment or delay of a Chinese campaign, with officials noting uncertainty about next moves and negotiations.
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Wasixatoy
Navy Department
Remey
General Chaffee
Natow
Ho Si Wu
Chaffee
Bayy Department
Pas
Si Wu
War Department
Natow Ang
Tang Chow
State Department
China
Spain
Peking
Madrid
Claude MacDonald
Low
Washington
Leoling
de Mat
Sapan Henare
Anti-Imperialists Meet In Indianapolis Delegates Diehard
About 400 delegates attended the Anti-Imperialist meeting in Tomlinson's hall at 11 am. Grover of Philadelphia opened the session after Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow spoke. The declaration of independence was read by Albert H. Tolman. Edwin Burritt Smith of Chicago was temporary chairman and William Winslow and W. J. Of Chicago were temporary secretaries. The committee on permanent officers favored ex Governor George S. Boutwell for president. Delegates lamented the absence of Carl Schurz and Bourke Cockran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Tyotanapolis
Tomlinson
League
National Party
Grover
Philadel
Tayer
Herbert
George 5. Boutwell
Massachusetts
Carl Schur
Bourke Chekran
World Wheat Crops Growers Report 1899 1900
Official agricultural statistics from Wasuixotos report world wheat crops for 1899 1900. Southern hemisphere production would likely be about 300 000 000 bushels, down by roughly 10 million from last year. Australia and Chile show material reductions while other regions vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Wasuixotos
Department of Agriculture
Australia
Chili
Jacob i Case 18 Held Up by Stay of Proceedings
New Orleans August 15 Governor Heard of Louisiana granted permission for Alabama Governor Johnston to send soldiers to escort Sanford Jacobi to Montgomery for trial on attempted assault. Jacobi did not return immediately and requested a five day stay of proceedings.
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Shelby
New Orleans
Heard
Louisiana
Johnston
Alabama
Sanford Jacobi
Montgomery
Jacobi
Monery
Ed Davis Confesses to Burglary and Horse Theft
Aug 15 in Satina an alleged burglar and horse thief named Ed Davis is jailed. He has confessed to both crimes and faces a long penitentiary term.
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Satina
Ed Davis
Your Teeth Care and Dental Tools Ad at Fenonasis UK
An advertising snippet urges good teeth through proper tools and preps. It mentions Fenonasis UK near the Post Office area offering a range of brushes and dental goods, including items with listed prices. The passage implies unadvertised varieties are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenonasis UK
Important Orders Issued On Ammunition for Warships
Norfolk navy yard receives a major order directing seven carloads of shells powder and projectiles to Ogden Utah then to San Francisco for American warships in Chinese waters. Freight train cross-country time set at seven days, a record. Dr James R Harmer of Opelika Alabama ordered to Washington for service in the China theater.
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China
Norrore
Norfolk Navy Yard
Ogden
Utah
San Francisco
Harmer
Oprtiks
Alt
James’ R. Harmer
Opelika
Washington
War Department
Lippines
Army of the West
Killing Over Cards In Florida Turpentine Camp
Aug 15. Bob Maxwell a Black worker at a turpentine camp eight miles from here was killed during a gaming dispute over cards. Several other Black laborers were gambling when the incident occurred.
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Cards
Acoustise
Fla
Bob
Maxwell
Ads Sai
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Basty Bond
Teran
Forsyth
Emmett Bolton
R. S. Broadhurst
Barlow Sreet
Johnnie Hardy
Tybee
Sauter
Pan Americas
Sam Carter
Suetfield-Hantington Co
Americus Oil Co
E. J. Eldridge
Ming
Porto Rico
Tia
Jas
York
Regi- Eleventh Infantry
Stekere
F. Nee
Union Female College
M. “Vay
Mr. Willett
Jasper County
Harris
Hudson's
J. W. Harris
Webster County
Weston
H. H. Black
Piains
Col J. M. Hines
Leesburg
Armstead Dodson
Paoelan
Shiloh
H. T. Davenport
Harrold Davenport
Brevard
N. C
Charles R. Crisp
Henry Collier
Annie
Josie Dizon
Savanna
Allie Belle Adame
Greenville, D. C
Ettie Tullis
Maggie
Yonah Buchanan
Brown
Montezuma
John R. Shaw
Marie Lamar
Jackson
Frederick
Bettie Council
Marshallville
Jessie Wood
Newnan
Jackson Street
Henry R. Johnson
Lilla Johnson
Gibraltar
Josie Bell Jones
Albany
Carrie Lockett
D. F. Brown
Cincinnati
Lexington
E. D. Sheffield
New York
Mr. Sheffield
Mercer University
Macon, GA
J—Jones
Jones
Jeff
T.—Lawrence
Guo
Reden
Miss Hellen
Thomson
Mary L. —Wallace
Emma
Saura
P.M
Mostaomeny
Tampa
Florida
E. Jeldridge
Azent
Orient
Nurry
Rembert’s Drug Store
Sherlock & CO
Eufaula, Alabama
Eatronage Paodeat
Fy Jones
Presdent
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