Suburban homes near completion and local sales eyed
The town notes bustling activity with new homes near East Forsyth Street in Americus and a sale of Madam Cox millinery tomorrow morning. Local occupancy plans, land purchases on Brannon Avenue, a frying pan theft case, and rain-damaged hay price the week. General Lee expects Havana trip in October, while crop prospects dim in Sumter due to rain though rivers stay within banks. Government charges one cent per seat, sparking debate on revenue and porter roles. Landreth seed crops and Dodson's pharmacy advertise in town.
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Pelecanat
Hudson Bros
Flist Methodist
St. Paul's
Farlow Lawn Baptist Church
W. E. Clark
East Forsyth Street
Americus
Cox
R. E. Allison
Brannon Avenue
W. J. J. Pope
Tom Tolbert
City Hall Park
Lee
Seventh Corps
Havana
Georgia
Sumter
Flint
Landreth
Dodson's Pharmacy
Cotton brings five cents as market tops at brisk sale
Rain did not dampen activity as farmers delivered cotton to town. Five cents topped the market and many sold at that price. Receipts yesterday exceeded 250 bales, with Americus totaling around one thousand bales for the new top to date. A large millinery sale is announced for August 29, inviting the public to shop.
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Americus
Fall Session Opens With Bright Outlook In Americas Schools
The fall session of Americas public schools begins September 19 with strong enrollment and positive prospects. Furlow school set a record enroll ment last year with nearly seven hundred students. East Americas about fifty. McKay Hill colored school near eight hundred. Prof Norman C Miller will take over Farlow school as principal replacing Rev B W Davis. Superintendent J E Mathis is optimistic about the year. fourteen graduates at Farlow last year, with similar numbers expected in June. All teachers return from summer vacation and will begin work September 10.
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The
Americas Public Schools
Furlow School
Sesnon
East Americas
McKay Hill Colored School
Norman C.1 Miller
West Point
Farlow School
B. W. Davis
J. E. Mathis
Georgia and Alabama railroad to test all trainmen
Dr J I Darby chief surgeon instructed by Cecil Gabbett to examine hearing and eyesight of every employee on the Georgia and Alabama railroad system. Conductors engineers firemen flagmen and brakemen to be included with a list from Trainmaster Anderson. Examinations begin at once and reflect strict enforcement on leading lines.
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J. I. Darby
Georgia & Alabama Railroad
Cecil Gabbett
Darby
Anderson
Georgia & Alabama
Populists Hold Slim Meeting at Courthouse
Pursuant to a call by J. H. Rogers, Sumter populist executive committee chair, a small crowd attended a courthouse meeting. Rogers mentioned internal dissatisfaction and hoped for quick reconciliation. Another general consultation is planned for Friday September 23 as leaders grow glum about the state party outlook.
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J. H. Rogers
Sumter
Rogers
Tutt's Liver Pills Offer Natural Bowel Motion Cure
Twenty years proof claims Tutt's Liver Pills cleanse the system and cure sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach constipation and related diseases. A Va. man attests he was cured after twenty years of liver trouble. Also notices arrival of new clothing from Finninger at Lamar street and a shop for rent at 207 Lamar street with contact A. K. Scnomrrar.
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Tutt
R. P. Smith
Chilesburg
Finninger
Lamar Street
Local residents depart and visit distant towns
Mr L G Council left yesterday for Augusta on a short business trip. Mr J J Logan of Chattanooga is back among Americas friends. Mr H W Pittman left yesterday on a brief visit to relatives at Helena. Miss Bioy and Miss Myra Westbrook visit relatives in Oglethorpe. Mr F M Stakely went to Pike Roads Alabama on business. Rev A Kirkland went to Shellman yesterday where he preaches today. George 8 Wolford of Atlanta is among recent Windsor arrivals. Mr Jerome Silvey a well known Atlanta merchant was here yesterday on business. Miss Anna Wooten returned to Buena Vista yesterday with the Misses Prince. Mrs G L Williams returned yesterday from Oglethorpe where she spent a month with her parents. Miss Minnie Wells of Smithville, guest of the Misses McAfee, left yesterday for Shellman to visit relatives. Pianos and Organs to rent Alanious Jzwatsy & Musto Oo.
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L. G. Council
Augusta
J. J.logan
Chattanooga
Americas
H. W. Pittman
Helena
Bioy
Myra Westbrook
Oglethorpe
F. M. Stakely
Pike Roads
Ala
A. Kirkland
Shellman
George 8. Wolford
Atlanta
Windsor
Jerome Silvey
Anna Wooten
Buena Vista
Prince
G. L. Williams
Minnie Wells
Smithville
McAfee
Reese to be kept under guard in Sumter jail for murder case
Eugene Reese, the negro charged with complicity in the murder of Mrs. McGarrah and James Boone, occupies a strong jail cage in Sumter county. Sheriff McArthur received a letter from Judge Z A Littlejohn ordering protection for Reese, but officials say he is not in danger and will be produced for trial in November when further details of the Boone murder will be presented.
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Eugene Reese
Assignee's sale closes Britton & Dodson stock to Bagley
Yesterday at 10 o clock assignee for Britton & Dodson offered the haberdashery stock formerly belonging to the firm. Bagley Grocery Company bought it for 1376 after bidding on a 2202 total, while Ed Ansley bought 43 worth of accounts for 43. Proceeds will go to creditors at about 50 cents on the dollar. Also noted are health items about Mrs. S. A. Lockhart in critical condition and Capt. Calvin W. Felder showing improvement after a buggy fall. A sensational remedy notice follows, promoting Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Britton & Dodson Stork
Bagley Grocery Company
Lee Allen
Britton & Dodson
Haberdashery
D. W. Bagley
Ed Ansley
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California
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Bethel Male College
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