Cottons, peaches and local business noted in brief
The report mentions fresh Plow’s candies at weekly intervals and Mr Jessa Cooper of Cobb station visiting the city on business. Cotton is opening with a pickery shortage while peaches remain scarce and inferior. Americus Gun Club schedules wind down after the season. Lee Allen to sell Britton & Dodson stock at 10 am. W T Lane visits Vineville and is a Sumter representative-elect. Landreth turnip seeds and beans advertised by Dodson’s pharmacy.
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Hudson's Drug Store
Jessa Cooper
Cobb Station
Americus Gun Club
Denver
Papa
Mamma
Dewey
Shafter
Schley
Teddy
Cervera
Lee Allen
Britton & Dodson
Jackson Street
W. T. Lane
Americus
Lane
Vineville
Sumter County
Macon News
Landreth
Dodson
Treat Soldiers Like Slaves Brutalities Reported in Army Camp
A Griffin despatch describes brutal treatment of private soldiers by officers of the Third regiment as they seek discharge after the war ends. Officers reportedly view men as slaves, with cursing and threats when a discharge is requested. The dispatch calls for an immediate investigation into camp abuses.
Burglars Strike Store Again in Early Morning Raid
Burglars made a second successful raid on the store of Mr. W. T. Mim early yesterday. A considerable amount of groceries, shirts, and clothing were taken. Officers were alerted at discovery but no clues to the burglars were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Mim
Sudden Death of Buena Vista Dentist A L Griffin
Dr. A L Griffin, a well known Buena Vista dentist and citizen, died suddenly yesterday morning from heart failure after retiring in good health the night before. He was son of Rev. Dr J A Griffin of Preston and leaves a wife and young son. Interment will be in Buena Vista today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Griffin
Buena Vista
Griffin
J. A. Griffin
Preston
Natatorium Planned Near Prospect Park
Alderman Mitchell proposes a new natatorium fed by a nearby spring. Plans call for a 50 by 100 foot main pool, bath houses, and easy access near the city grove, aiming to provide recreation and revenue for the public before the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Georgia Female Seminary
Arlington and Seminary
Gainesville
Ube
H.N. O'Neal
Arlington Hotel
Gatnesville
Americus
Atlantic
Guy
Old Point
Ty' Bee
Alderman Mitchell
Mitch
Prospect Park
Mitchell
Cotton Receipts Totals Reach 200 Bales in Rainy Day
Rain fell heavily yesterday yet farmers delivered cotton to town and warehouse receipts reached 200 bales. Picking slowed by weather, but most expect larger arrivals today and a buoyant week ahead for all business tied to the cotton trade.
Bagley murder case postponed awaiting counsel
In Cusseta Georgia the Bagley case for the murder of T M Adams at a Giles political meeting was postponed due to absent counsel for both sides and will proceed tomorrow. Bagley denies any knowledge of the shooting as a large crowd observes the orderly delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusseta
W. H. Bagley
T. M. Adams
Giles
Bagley
Social Round of Visitors and Travel in Americus
Cordele resident L C Averette was at The Windsor yesterday. Mrs E A Hines returned from Leesburg. Hiram Gardner of Montezuma visits his brother W W Gardner. Mrs J H Davis of Albany visits her brother J B Williams on Brown Street. Willie Purcell of Columbia Ala visits Mrs H B Walker. W E Simmons of Gwinnett county visits Americas. Annie Lane returns to Clayton Ala after visiting relatives here. Edna Miller of Atlanta passes through en route home after visiting Miss Hillsman in Albany. D E Goodman returns to Macon after visiting sister J W Guerry. Capt George Poole, famed conductor on the Georgia & Alabama railway, spent yesterday in Americus, his former home. Anna Wooten leaves for Buena Vista after visiting the Misses Prince, who accompany her for two weeks. Julia Andrews arrives from Savannah after two weeks with her brother Will Andrews, joined by Cassie Rembert of Savannah who stays several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Davis
Albany
J. B. Williams
Brown Street
Willie Purcell
Columbia
Ala
H. 8
Walker
W. E. Simmons
Gwinnett County
Americas
Annie Lane
Clayton
Edna Miller
Atlanta
Hillsman
D. E. Goodman
Macon
J. W. Guerry
George Poole
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Americus
Anna Wooten
Buena Vista
County Court to Take Up Civil Docket Monday
County court calendar set for Monday with Judge Maynard presiding. Subpoenas have already been served to witnesses and jurors for the postponed quarterly term, and the civil docket will be taken up this week likely extending through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Funeral of Mrs Dougherty Draws Large Crowd
The funeral of Mrs J W Dougherty was held yesterday afternoon at Oak Grove cemetery with Rev Sam C Dean officiating. A large group of sorrowful friends attended as the earth received the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dougherty
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sam C. Dean
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Geo. D. Wheatley
Windsor and
Sea
Pereali
Aizeworth
Wheatley
Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Americus, GA
Bethel Male College
Cuthbert
Georgia
Best Preparatory School
Pine Mountains
Meriwether County
Hestra
Aia
Joave Americas
Ge A
Chas, L. Davis
Gainesville, GA
Will Dudley
Windsor Block
Bank of Commerce
Boston
Sullivan & CO
Eee Nip Ait Aedees
Ine Ronbe Uy If Ettat
Windoge Hor Tae
Steve Seule
Fone Wooten
Brian-Bracote
Americus Jewelry and Music Co
Saweilig Sfort Lenatis
W. T. Mims
Leo Street
Dr. Griffin of
Wooten
Jim Wooten
Steve Wooten
Central Railroad
Bucklen
J. B. Felder
J. I. Darby
D. W. Bagley
Myrtle Springs
Bronwood
W. G. Mack
Dawson
Lizzie Bridges
Holliday’s
Nena
L. C. Averette
Cordele
Windsor
E. A. Hines
Leesburg
Hiram Gardner
Montezuma
Ate
W.W. Gardner
County Court
Dougherty
California Fig Syrup Co
Fioninger & Co
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
John RB. Hudson's
Ie Nannally
Bae
Pouns Rembert
Jams Fricker Ui
ALP
DR. Pearlman
D,. Pearlman
Americus, Qa
T. C. Parker
C. E. Hooper
Merrel Callaway
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