Americus urged to lure growth with manufacturing push
Conservative business leaders discuss rapid town development to attract people and wealth. They urge establishing manufacturing as the key to Americus prosperity, including plans for a cotton factory, two canning plants, and several small industries while noting current firms weathered past economic hardship. A meeting of citizens is proposed to organize these agencies and drive progress. The piece also covers street tax for Americus Light Infantry and a notice about public school teacher pay advances from the Bank of Sumter.
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Board of Trade
Americus Light Infantry
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Wedding Bells and Social News In Americas Georgia
A lively Tuesday night at the Matthews home in Americus celebrated Miss Guaste Matthews marrying Mr. W C Stone of Dadeville Alabama with an elegant supper and many bridal gifts. The ceremony was led by Rev A M Williams at 7 am, and the couple departed for Dadeville to start married life. Cards announce Miss Brannon’s engagement to Mr S H Campbell of Savannah, with a December 15 church wedding at the Baptist church. Also noted: Miss Hottie Bernard Chase and her company perform at the opera house, praised by the Austin Statesman for a wild reception to Uncle Willie. Market news report cotton prices rising, and cold chatter about green goods schemes. The North Georgia Methodist conference adjourned in Madison, with Bishop Witegerald presiding and minor changes made.
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A. M. Williams
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Dadeville
Stone
Misa Jolla Branoon
T.J Brannon
If. Campbell
Savannah
Miss Brannon
Mr. Campbell
Baptist Church
Mottie Bernard Chase
Hottie Bernard Chase
Americas
Theis
Opera
Austin Texy Statesman
Milas Hottie Dernard Chase
Opera House
Alaska
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Madison
Witegerald
Walker Lawis
Trinity
Gilsesrilie
California Senator Voter Shift Divides Parties In Washington
Report notes Republican claims of securing a California senator while predicting a Democratic pick. Mentions Leary and White as potential picks, tariff reform debates, and calls for a tariff commission. Also covers a clash over Speaker Chap and possible extra session, plus a noir of Mose Jordan's assault and a mayoral election registration reminder amid town life.
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House Coinage Committee
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Arthur and Wadley clash over contract notice terms
In Savannah on December 7 Chief Arthur pressed Superintendent Wadley on Brotherhood aims and the petition for changes to the Central railway contract. Wadley said he would honor the ninety days notice clause, while Arthur warned the issue is settled for now. The day also covered railroad stockholders meeting in Auerman with J. Jubon elected chairman and officers including Walter Oakman.
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John A. Rutherford
Walter G. Oakman
W. P. Clyde
George J. Gould
R. Y. Hayes
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J. C. Mather
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James B. Pace
Thomas F. Ryan
George ¥. Stone
William R. Strong
Samuel Thomas
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