Americus and Its Growth as Southwest Georgia Capital
The article extols Americus in Sumter County as the commercial hub of southwest Georgia, detailing its rail connections to Macon and Savannah, fertile surrounding farmland, and climate. It highlights rapid population and real estate growth, extensive local industries including iron works and factories, strong hotel and educational facilities, plus a favorable business climate attracting manufacturers and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter Coun
Ieennest
Tennessee
Egypt
USA
Secpoo
Joel Glelow
Furenfelt
Rome
Anaelska
Bertgi
Theo
Yoo
Savannah
Teloiem
Americas
Tuell
Ano Daily
Kly
Izek
Lee
Htean Liuidr
Seesielion
Sdelmad Trust Company
Egort
Lutu
Tve
Ciltins
Americus
Seth
Flora
Souerque Cecolig
Hurdaectha
Siericae
Georea
Crea
Geogia
Penton
Aris Mr Eastn
Fk Wiltat
Aumericus
Ihem
Incorported 1833 Officers Listed in Record
A historical record lists officers of a company incorporated in 1833. Ghinezer Burr serves as President, H M Knapp as Vice-President, O A Coeman as Treasurer and General Manager, JE Bmes as Real Estate Officer, and Stephen Shipp as Secretary. The document preserves names and roles for corporate governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghinezer Burr
H. M. Knapp
O A Coeman
Treas
Gen
JE Bmes
Real
Stephen Shipp
Secy
General Jubal A Early Injured In Lynchburg Fall
General Jubal A Early, veteran Confederate officer, slipped on icy stairs at the Lynchburg post office and struck his head. He remains unconscious and near eighty years old, with doctors doubting recovery. Early, noted for his Confederate service, has not engaged in politics since the war.
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New York
Lynchburg
Wasaya
Jubal A
General Early
Lynch
Confederacy
Milan Liar journalist missing amid suicide note
Prank Chambers a well known journalist and politician known as The Milan Liar vanished after cashing a $20 check. A letter arrived claiming he was tired of life and seeking oblivion, suggesting his career held no praiseworthy acts. {Further fragments mention heavy absinthe, a Milan editor role, and uncertain fate.}
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Het Me
Milan
Menruts
Chambers
Tennessee
Milan Bapplee
Dynamite Plot Supposed Against Dole in Honolulu
Honolulu reports say royalists planned to bomb the council chamber during a session with President Dole, followed by bayonet action and the arrival of British marines to safeguard interests. No attempt had been made by late afternoon.
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Hern
New York
the Tribune
Honolulu
Executive Building
Council Chamber
Dole
Wodehouse
Tod P. m
Bad blood in Florida sparks dynamite rail showdown
Reports from Titusville, Florida, describe owners along the Indian River opposing a railroad to St. Augustine’s Ponce de Leon hotel. Dynamite threats have halted track work, with local authorities and Brevard officials investigating possible complicity. Other items note a close House vote on a bill, a suicide in West Virginia, and various distant world events.
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Firnl
Jacksonvittz
Fla
Times-Union
Titusville
Indian River
H. Am. Jer
Ponce Je Leon
St. Augustine
Royal Poncians
Lake Worth
James Holmes
Jensen
Florida
J. P. Wooten
Brevard Couna Bare
Holmes
Robert N Gourdin Dead One of Charleston's Oldest Citizens
Coughleston Feb 16 Robert N Gourdin is dead He was born in 1812 and educated at the South Carolina College He was admitted to the bar but never practiced extensively He held a long list of roles in Charleston society and served as lieutenant colonel in the militia His death marks the loss of a prominent longtime resident with deep community ties
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Vre
Brawixallam
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Blocton
Cuantzstox
W. Va
Henry Driden
Kentucky
Charleston
Cougleston
Robert N. Gourdin
South Carolina College
Tae Teu Ak Hearaise
Mathison & Com
Bedaest
Ato Pal
Broken Rudder Forces Steamer City of Forts to Return
On Feb 16 Lospex reports the American line steamer City of Paris, which sailed from Southampton to New York on Feb 10, sighted at anchor off Roche's Point with engines stopped and little trouble turning her. Other items note Falls of Inversand sinking Charles K in Mercy River with all saved, Maj J Harrison Kelly dead, banks loaning on wheat collateral, and a Virginia railroad bill passed.
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Waamatox
Bland
Adi
Tracy
New York
Yeas
New Castix
Ellwood City
Tare
Lospex
City of Paris
Southampton
Roche's Point
Loxpow
Falls of Inversand
Wilson
Norfolk
Charles K
Mercey River
Li’ Gol
Si-Sand4
Font Ferconte
Peckham Rejected for U S Supreme Court Seat
In a February Senate vote Peckham, Cleveland's Mugwump pick for the Supreme Court, was defeated forty to thirty. Gordon of Georgia supported him, Colquitt abstained by leaving the chamber. Cleveland faced defeat for his ally as cheers rose nearby and fireworks marked the moment.
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Cleveland
Magwampery
Washington
Senate
Peckham
Supreme Court of the United States
Gordon
Georgia
Colquitt
White House
Fouid
Senator Hill
Love Intrigue and Death Sequel to B C Rows Killing
Thrilling fragment recounts a murder case in Scottsboro involving banker B C Rews and four Skelton brothers seeking vengeance for their sister. It hints at plots, love, and dangerous letters read in court, with ties to Birmingham and Chattanooga and a supposed scheme for a comfortable income.
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B. C
Mary, Stevenson
Als
B.C. Rews
Scottsboro
Skelton
Fife
Peleg
Farmers at Brunswick Society Adopts Adjournment Lunch
In Brunswick Georgia on February 16 the farmers society adjourned meals, oysters, and discussions after a contentious session. A member was expelled amid debates over payments and conduct leaving several questions unresolved about dues and discipline.
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Auateares “Acobs’ Pharmacy GO
Bel Agia Aldesin.o
Georg
Kinghan
Gatewoop & Callaway
W. D. Bailey
CoMne
South Wear
Loving & Hightower
Cotton Avenue
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Aoerae
HH. A. Apcusa
Oxford Bb
Breetiva
M. D
Castoria Bes
Dat, Peston
Maan
J. F. Kreeumon
Conway, Ark
Atses C. Sarre
Free
The
Costanr Company
Murray Street
New York City
General Early Hurt
Olney
Boston
John Kay
Americus, Ga
In, Washington
Norfelh
Noarois
Cereal L Company
Wale Ae
Tewaraneight
Fein Baichard Eastwood
Lobengula
Carrtowx
Bulawayo
Matabeies
Tne
St. Perezances
Lachine de
Mist Follard
Sreekiiridgs
Lextworox
Pollan
Breckinridge
Miss Pollard
Mas Vasquez Maxnova
Nicaragua
President Vasquez
Honduras
City of Forts
Frepenicxapono, Va
J. Harrison Kelly
California
Richmeed and
Danville
Rucumoxo
House of Delegates
Richmond and
Denville
Virginia
Mone
Jurvensoxvile
Ind
J. E. Stone
Wrattan
Wreattan
Tuvie Liven
Hounox
Rosebol Indian Agency
South Dakota
U. S
Brunswick
Simon's
Bavxawick
Jemiscn
D'Price
Coe
Uae
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