Americus Georgia a desirable Southern rail and farming hub
The article extols Americus Georgia as a fertile rail junction near Savannah and Montgomery lines, noting a mild climate, rich sugar cane and fruit production, abundant year round outdoor work, and rapid growth with over 8000 residents and strong demand for dwellings. It highlights health, schools, hotels, marble county buildings, and a robust agricultural economy appealing to settlers and investors.
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Sumtr
Googla
Central
Bavannah
Western
la Americus
Montgomery
Timilos
Macaw
Anderonvally
Florida Tne
Thomasville
Elig Idla
Ali Tesporta
Neasun Stelvate Anu
Americus Ia
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Americus
County Court
Bso
Jal
Bute
Windsor Hotel
Atlas Yamuah
Great Storm Devastates Savannah and Coastal Towns
Savannah faced one of its fiercest storms with eight hours of hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. Wharves and ships were damaged, numerous fatalities suspected, and property losses run into thousands as searches continue for missing persons.
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Savannah
Weather Bureau
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Harold
Lindon
Elme
Mexico
Royal
Andacia
Lalla
Abbeville
Charleston
Eld Csty
Augusta
Brunswick
Failure in Macon prompts assignee of John R Ellis Co
Macon Georgia August 20 1803 John R Ellis Company made an assignment to W M Gordon for the benefit of creditors. Assets 4000 liabilities 43000. Preferred creditors include American National Bank mortgage 4600 J G Daugherty claim 6200 and John Ellis trustee for John Ellis Jr 690. Officers listed W M Gordon president John R Ellis general manager T B Ellis secretary treasurer. The firm operated about a year under current organization.
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Maco
John Br, Ellis Company
W. M. Gordon
American National Bank
J. G. Daugherty
John Ellis
John Ellis, Jr
Bie Mioor Sou
W. M. Gonion
John R. Ellis
T. B. Ellis
Sanitary Measures and Immigration Talks in Americus
Americus residents hear a call to clean up homes and yards amid yellow fever scares in Brunswick and Tampa. A sanitary inspector will visit houses to ensure health safety, backed by the mayor A S Currs. Citizens discuss attracting northern settlers led by Mrs C R Camp and the Western Advocate plan. The Montgomery Advertiser notes publishers must collect overdue payments to sustain local press and economic circulation.
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Maron
Amentcus
Iaoa
Brunswick
Tampa
Fin
Board of Health
Americus
C. R. Camp
Western Advocate
Camps
Camp
Assur
Atmerigus
Acworth Hotel Hosts Summer Boarders and Local News
The item notes a Acworth hotel drawing thirty seven summer boarders from across Florida. It mentions a Montgomery banking house meeting debt deadlines, a hunter scene with coons and squirrels, a Brunswick health bulletin reporting no fever, and rumors about ex Senator Joseph E. with denials. Also lists a Waynesville detention facility project, a Prospect Park baseball game and band attraction, and remarks on cotton prices and Prince of Wales relations.
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Acworth
Floresida
Josiah ie # Ou
Montgomery
Carl J. Clarke
Mr. Clark
Brunswick Board of Health
Bulletn
Cox Child
Sandiemon
Waynesville
Atelanta
Joséph ‘E. ‘ Waa
Washington Street
Jammer
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Ansley
Seal Brand Goods
A. M. Tenney
New York
Ley
Ansley’s & Tenney's
Chicago Lithograph Co
Charlestor
Apusta
Branewick
Florida Pointe Gul
Mare
Bumter
Tun Truxs
Augusta Exposition Co
Blaze Fair Association
South Caroline
Sumter County
Southville
J.P. Ross
Macon
John Elli. Company
W. M Gorden
Tha Kramert
Havre
Ind
Evansville
Terre Haute
Times
Merrel Hallaway
Callaway
Democratic Party
Mr. Calloway
Sawrer County
Democrat
Cleveland
Wasurmotox
Carlisle
Voorhees
National ‘Banka
Congress
Barlow
Wheelmox
Wesleyan
Logue
Era
W. C. Bass
Pues
Knox
Bailey & Campbell
Geo. D. Wheatley
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Cotton Ave
Tre Mercury
Andy Fletcher
Americus, Georgia
Bowet Works
Atmericus Cwn
Montgomery Advertiser
Advertiser
Mayer
Merc Banta
Looton Park
Barlow Bros, Minstrela
Nlpes
Grimshaw
Coleman
McCarrah
Ted Baap Grutb
W. Hawking
McCormack
B. Wheeler
Pops - Weatbrook
Mitter
Dona
Sheffield Harper
Mims Canter
Adeley
Is Love
Hycenes
Prince of Wales
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