Americus urged to pursue manufacturing for growth
Conservative business leaders in Americus discuss urgent steps to attract people and wealth through manufacturing. Plans include a cotton factory next year and two canning plants, plus a planing mill, knitting mill, and more to create employment and strengthen the local economy amid competition from nearby towns. The town lacks a formal board of trade, and a citizen meeting is proposed to mobilize these initiatives. Hack from Atlanta: N G Prince returns with fine horses and plans to showcase them. County School Commissioner Moore notes teachers in Sumter County may request earned pay from Bank of Sumter.
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Americus
Americas
Board of Trade
10 Years Old Wedding Bells Ring Out
The wedding at Judge I. F. Matthews home honors Miss Gussie Matthews and her upcoming marriage to W. C. Stone of Dadeville Alabama. The ceremony was held at 7 am with Rev. A. M. Williams officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Stone depart for their future home in Dadeville after an elegant reception and gifts.
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I. F. Matthews
Gussie
W. C. Stone
Cadeville
Ala
Miss Matthews
A. M. Williams
Blias
Julia Brannon
T. J. Brannon
H. Campbell
Savannah
Miss Brannon
Mr. Campbell
Baptist Church
Captain
Arthur Call on Wadley and Paralyzed Man Police Report
Chief Arthur meets Superintendent Wadley over the engineers pay petition and contract ninety day notice terms. Wadley insists on the notice period as per the contract. Moss Jordan, knocked senseless by B T Hawkins, is almost paralyzed and taken to Smithville. Hawkins regrets the act but defends it as justified. Green goods men active warning against circulating schemes. Senator Gibson's condition noted as reported from Des. 7.
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Central
Savaxwanu
Arthur
Wadley
Mr. Wadley
the Central
Moss Jordan
B. T. Hawkins
Smithville
Jordan
Hawkins
Plan Agreed Upon for Central Railroad Reorganization
In New York a full conference among the Central directors and Hollins committee led to agreement on a plan of reorganization. The details will be published soon and aim to place the road in good condition with stronger finances. The receiver and committee members depart for home tonight.
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New York
Central
Hollins Committee
Mesaice
Vetsburg
Veinburg
Reconben
Harrold
Cotton Insurance Debate Signals Meeting of Traders
A New York cotton traders meeting is expected soon to discuss a circular from fire insurance firms on cotton insurance transfers. A board member notes that most major insurers oppose the plan to change rates, while cotton traders push back citing unaffordable premiums. The dispute pits cheaper rates against stockholder interests. In Richmond Virginia a Danville railroad stockholders’ meeting elected Walter G. Oakman as president and named a New York–based slate of directors including W P Clyde and George Gould, with most board members resident elsewhere.
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New Yonk
Board of
Fite
Cotton Exchange
George J. Gould
Ry, Hayes
E. P. Howell
J. C. Mabar
John Y. Moore
James B. Pace
John A. Rutherford
Thomas F. Ryan
George F. Stone
William E. Strong
Samuel Thomas
New York
Messrs. Howell
Atlantic
Pace
Virginia
President Cleveland Arrives in Town from Lakewood
President Cleveland arrived in town this morning from Lakewood New Jersey, as reported by local desk files. The visit marks a brief stopover with no additional details provided about events or meetings.
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Rover
New York
Elest Cleveland
Lakewood
N. J
No Exhibit at the Fair and Georgia News Briefs
Atlanta reports fail to reconsider the Hatch Bill as the Senate passes a measure allowing counties to hire out convicts for road work. World’s Fair funds are deemed unconstitutional by leading lawyers and Governor Northen. Cotton markets rise with good middling prices and celebratory feasts. Wyoming reports Governor Osborn in office amid dual government claims. North Georgia Methodist conference adjourns with courteous hospitality and plans for future remembrance.
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Atlanta
Senate
Northen
Artesian Corner Crockery Sale Promises Bargains
Advert promoting deep cut prices at Artesian Corner Burnes and Benny Americus for Crockery and kitchenware. 50 piece and 66 piece dinner sets priced around 62.50 and 3.00 to 3.50, plus white goods, cream pitchers, sugar dishes, Gravy Boats, and tea sets at reduced quarters. Merchandise includes white and deep patterns, 10 inch and 13 inch dishes, coffee mills, and feather dusters with an election theme tangentially noted.
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China
Burnes & Benny
Americus
Buoy
Buker & Beary of
Artesian
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Sumter Co
Loan and Trust
Thompson
Anderson
Hotel Windsor Jewelers
Adies
Amine
Sary
W. D. Bailey
Hack
N.G. Prince
Gate City
Rive Hore Ea
Levera
Moore
County of Sumter
Bank of
Sumter
EOC
N. J. Schloss & CO
Noreesgeli
Bsa
George D. Wheatley
Georgia
Jeff D
Avera
Arthur Call
Green
Green Goods
Zach Allariog
Gibson
Sen Ie
Seto Sore
Cid Oficers
Unce
Fatares
Theem
Wyoming
Osborne
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Soe Mottsches
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