Thomas J Black Dies in El Paso Soldier and Gentleman
Thomas J Black longtime Americus resident and Confederate veteran dies in El Paso after a collapse while visiting his son James Black. Native of Sumter county he lived in Americas past years with his wife Amelia and son. Survived by brothers R Black of Atlanta Charles Black of Americus and Dr Harvey Black of Apt, also a U C auxiliary member and Americus F and M lodge. Body likely returned to old home for interment per his wishes.
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Thomas J. Black
Ameriicus
Georgia
el Paso
Black
Texas
Americas
Georgia Cavalry
G&a
Joe Wheel
Joe
Mr. Black
Many Demands for Retail Licenses Amid License Hikes
Amid rising license costs, John A. Coleb and local officials prepare for a retail dealer license sale this Saturday or Monday. Wholesaler and agents licenses jump from 500 to 1000, city licenses stay at 200, and bidders with cash line up early for expensive permits.
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Amerioag
John A. Coleb
Sone Pepers
Ligepae
Beer Sa Joons
White Farmers Move Toward Sumter and Dougherty Areas
The Times-Recorder reports a buoyant outlook for 1910 with January to April expected to set a new record in farm and city property trading. White settlers are projected into Sumter and Dougherty counties as abundant advertising bears fruit, with several North Georgia families already moving to East Dougherty and land purchases continuing near Albany and Americus.
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Americas
Times-Recorder
Sumter
Rajgaboron
Tus
Americus
Sumter County
Dougherty
Sum
Albany Herald
North Georgia
Albany
Oether North
A. Malone
Jackson County
East Dougherty
Smith Place
Contaii
J. iMams
Winder
Lithonia
Lynch Place
Gintown
Nort Georgia
W. J. Crossley
Mr. Mize
F.A. Robe
Highway to Plains Is Now Open to Travel
Robert Christian of the Sumter county department of roads announced yesterday the completion of the twelve mile magnificent highway connecting Americus and Plains. The road is perfectly level, thirty feet wide, and smoothly surfaced with clay and sand. Convict labor built the road, with Stewart's mill bridge spanning a single stream. Additional convict squads will work on Leslie and Andersonville roads, expanding Sumter County's network of strong roads in all directions.
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Robert Christian
Simter County
Americus
Sumter
Supt
Christian
Rela
Stewart's Mill
Leslie Road
Andersonville
Indianapolis Marshal Shoots Waitress Then Kills Self
Peru Indiana December 29 Roy McKinney, deputy U S marshal from Indianapolis, shot and killed Dora Chappell a pretty waitress in the dining room of Bur s Hotel at noon and then killed himself with the same revolver.
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Peru
Ind
Roy McKinney
Indianapolis
Dora Chappell
Bur
Thrilling Mugkalee Expedition Ends With Boat Capsize
An overturned boat on Muckalee Creek forced a dramatic plunge as Dr J F McMath and Dr J Prathob rode downstream in a hunting expedition west of Americus. Both men swam ashore with their guns, broke ice, and trudged back to town after the boat sank mid stream and its cargo, including shells and a fine overcoat, was lost.
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Iife
Muckalee Creek
J. F. McMath
J. 2. Prathob
A. Hi
Mies
Americus
Georgia raiding spree nets seven stills and a mobile liquor haul
Savannah dated dispatch reports Theodore Busch deputy revenue collector leading a multi county raid across northern to southwestern Georgia. He and two officers destroyed a large distilling plant near Clarksville and captured eight to nine illicit stills over two days. One family faced ruin as a poor home was sacrificed for the nation’s crackdown on illegal alcohol.
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Savannah
State of Georgia
Theodore Busch
Internal Revenue
Busch
Fannin County
Baker County
Blueridge
Goshen Territy
Clarksville
Ulgéparty
I Wassee
Hiawassee
Clayton
Rabun County
Mr. Busch
Rasol Ind
Pelham
Mitchell County
Cotton Dress Goods Sale Price Reductions Cited
The notice lists multiple fabrics with marked down prices including Callcoes at 5c, ginghams at 7 1/2c, fleeces and outings at 7 1/2c to 9c, and Perennes at 10c, noting all finer cotton fabrics reduced accordingly.
Silk price match on Woolens and bold remnant sale
A local retailer states prices on Silks will mirror Woolens with many remnant pieces and odds and ends offered at deep discounts. The shop touts the finest evening and street shade Silks, advertised as clearanced and reduced from former prices.
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Thomas J.black
Nigel
Ber
Dougherty County
Plains
Mugkalee
Alts
Prytte
Chidren
Weete Ae Ee
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