Local items span politics crops and commerce in county notes
Earnings of the Central of Georgia railroad for the fourth week in July reached 147 521 dollars, up from 121 850 the prior year. Bond granted for Bam Ellis after a saloon shooting. Felton released. Local moves include Mr Taylor Felder intent on Atlanta work, Charles Chambless as bookkeeper at Griffin & Co, and a Friendship picnic at Myrtle Springs. Dried fruits forecast for winter. ten bales of cotton yesterday, potential rise in receipts. Capt C E Van Riper heads to Camp Northen with muster likely today. Judge Maynard improving after return from Detroit. W H Simmons foundation for an eight room residence underway. Sumter farmers discuss corn and new barn space. rains threaten cotton crops. City tax assessors at work. Oliver's bookstore to remain under new management with Charlie Lingo staying on. Watermelon season waning. some late varieties linger. Capt John A Cobb returns from Democratic committee meeting in Atlanta. Dozier’s mill reports three large rattlesnakes found nearby. Sheriff McArthur active with plantation duties and a fourth cotton bale delayed by gin issues. Landreth’s turnip seed and Dodson’s pharmacy supplies noted.
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Central of Georgia Railroad
Bam Ellis
Monroe Felton
Felton
Taylor Felder
Atlanta
South
Charles Chambless
Griffin & Co
Myrtle Springs
Americas
C. E. van Riper
Camp Northen
R. L
Maynard
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Simmons
Lee and
Farlow Streets
Sumter County
Prohis
Antis
van Riper
Garrard
Crook
A. Rylander
E. J. Miller
T. J. Baisden
Charlie Lingo
Oliver's
John A. Cobb
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Dozier's Mill
Schley
Sheriff McArthur
DeSoto
Landreth
Dodson
Dry ticket majorities reported at precincts
Voters favored the dry ticket across several county precincts with tallies listed: 15th district 20, 26th district 40, 16th district 20, 28th district 30, old 26th district 76, new 2nd district 68, 17th district 4, new 16th district 17. The report records the totals for yesterday’s results.
California Fig Syrope remedy claim
An old health note touts a California Fig Syrope as a gentle laxative to ease constipation and promote kidney and liver activity. It claims relief from headaches colds fevers and overall wellness without irritation.
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California
Georgia School Census Shows Growth in Pupils and Buildings
The Georgia school census reports a state wide 9 percent rise in school population with 660 870 pupils, white and colored. White illiterates total 35 638 and colored illiterates 78 889. Value of new school houses is estimated at 1 400 544 dollars.
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Glenn
Dismuke Secures Deputy Post Office Post, Eyes Permanent Rise
J H Dismuke, a visible Republican political worker and lawyer, will become supervisor of carriers at the Americas post office this morning. No formal position exists, but he hopes Washington will create it. postmaster Smith suggested the role to resolve a vacancyless situation. T N Hawkes leaves, F P Mitchell takes over registry duties, and most staff remain under civil service protection.
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J. H. Dismuke
Postoffice
Dismuke
Civil Service Law
Diemuke
Smith
Postoffice Department
Washington
Americas
T. N. Hawkes
F. P. Mitchell
Howard
Reeves
Visitors and residents travel through Americas scene
A stream of visitors and locals travel to and from Americas and nearby towns. Names include Walter Crane, Walter Page, May Page, Alice Fennleton, Minnie Wells, Annie Belle Mathis, Mrs. J. A. Hixon, N. E. Dean, Col. J. B. Hudson, and many others visiting relatives in Ellaville Hawkinsville Smithville Augusta and Savannah areas. Several return from Atlanta trips and two couples depart for Macon. Mrs. E. M. Lamp and others spend time at Indian Springs Tybee and Georgia resorts. Olin Dixon George Duncan and O. B. Stevens also pass through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crane
Buena Vista
Walter Page
May Page
Alice Fennleton
Hawkinsville
Annie Belle Mathis
C. L. Beeland
Georgia
Tybee
Messrs
Olin Dixon
George Duncan
New York
E. L. Bell
J. W. Stallings
Fannie
Indian Springs
Frank P. Harrold
Monroe
Mallory Bros. Engines Supplying Farmers and Millers
Builders of fine machinery Mallory Bros. at Macon Georgia produce engines and all kinds of castings and machinery. They prepare to fulfill orders quickly and are strongly recommended to farmers and mill men preparing for the busy season.
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Mallory Bros
Macon
Angus McNeal Dead Prominent County Resident
Mr Angus McNeal a longtime prominent county citizen of seven miles east of Americus died suddenly Sunday morning at age sixty eight He rose for breakfast and was found dead in a sitting position He leaves a wife and several children including Messia G A and Will McNeal The funeral was held yesterday at Salem church with attendance from Americus friends
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Angus McNeal
Americus
Messia
G. A
Will McNeal
Salem Church
Americas
Parade by tin horn brigade shocks town after election
The tin horn brigade paraded the business streets in a noisy post election display drawing hundreds of men and boys into pandemonium. Furlow Jones, a respected insurance firm, has purchased Capt. John K. Felder’s complete insurance business and will renew expirations in their existing lineup.
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Furlow « Jones
John K. Felder
Capt
Felder
Book and Stationery Store Opens in Americus
M. S. Honumay announces purchase of the Geo. Oliver book and stationery business next to the post office and plans a cash based, low price operation at the old stand. He aims to make Americus his permanent home and seeks strong ties with local people and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Oliver
Georgia
Americus
M.S. Honumay
Chambliss and Co Prominent Local Warehousemen Card
At the front page this morning the card of J. L. Chambliss & Co. appears. The firm led by Fletcher Griffin and Billy Roach, both farmers, is well known locally and expected to attract heavy patronage this season. New crop turnip seed will be at Rembert's next to the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. L. Chambliss & Co
Fletcher Griffin
Billy Roach
Rembert's
F. W. Griffin
W. L. Roach
Sale of stock and transfer of business to Mr Holliday
Groner Oniver announces the sale of his books and stationery stock to Mr M B Holliday and retirement from Americas trade. He thanks friends and patrons and asks support for the successor, who will run the business at the same old stand next to the post office.
Revival at Hebron Church Near Americus
A revival service runs this week at Hebron church eleven miles south of Americus. Several ministers attend and free crowds fill each meeting. Services close Sunday night.
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Hebron
Americus
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Plow
Hudson's Drug Store
Americus Jewelry and Music Co
Minnie Wells
Smithville
McAfee
J. A. Hixon
Ellaville
N. E. Dean
Col
J B. Hudson
Charles Parsons
E. M. Lamp
Ponlan
L. A. Dorr
Augusta
Windsor
Sam C. Dean
B. T. Marshall
Stewart County
D. B. Hill
Cartersville
J. B. Hudson
North Georgia
North Carolina
C. M. Wheatley
Mrs. Curry
Harrodaburg
G. A. Meladden
McLeod, Oklahoma Territory
G. Meagan
Ernest A. Cutts
Savannah
City
C. Ansley
Mra
H. J. Fite
Florence Baldwin
Dawson
Georgia Baldwin
Marshallville
Mattie Stanfield
G. W. Ferrer
Thomasville
Geo. H. Fields
M. E. Chastain
Janie
Montezuma
C. T. Broadfield
Lucia
Mary Hawkins
White Brof
Chisholm
Annie Ansley
Walter and
Joe Johnson
Olin Matthews
Tallulah Falls
North
O. B. Stevens
J. N. Scarborough
Stella Scarborough
W. C. Carter
Turnerville
Mesdames Scarborough
Carter
Geo. D. Wheatley
Windsor and Sea
Ged, D
Wheatley
Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Americus, GA
Tin Horn Brigade
Mr. Oliver
James Fricker
Bro
Jewelers
J.L. Chambliss & Cos Warehouse
Lamar Street
Hill’s Old Stand
la Rue
Aris
Cincinnati
ED. Y. Andrews
A. Ww. Smith
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