Americus Georgia the Commercial Capital of Southwest Georgia
Americus in Sumter County sits at the junction of major rail lines and two nearby counties, boasting a mild climate, fertile crops, and extensive industry. The city fuses a growing population with iron works, furniture factories, flour and planing mills, two carriage plants, a steam laundry, and multiple mercantile firms. It features a marble courthouse, modern banks, rail access to north west and Florida routes, and a famed winter resort hotel. With a healthy population, churches, schools, daily and weekly newspapers, and a poised tourist trade, Americus presents itself as a flourishing regional hub in the heart of Georgia.
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Notable early American company listing officers
Incorporated in 1683 the firm shows capital of 150000 with Ebenezer Burr as President M Knapp as Vice President O A Cowman as Treasurer and General Manager J K Bivins as Heal Kot Onicer and Stephen 8 Shipp as Secretary This archival roster provides the governance lineups for a colonial era business entity.
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Ebenezer Burr
4. M. Knapp
O. A. Cowman
Treas & Gen. Man
JK. Bivins
Heal Kot Onicer
Stephen 8. Shipp
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Christmas goods at lowest prices in city stock
To buy your Christmas goods is where you can get them the cheapest at same time. We have the largest choicest and best selected stock of good things for the Christmas trade of any house in the city. Our prices are right at the bottom. We arrange Christmas boxes and will fix one for yourself friend sweetheart or relative that will run them wild with delight. Come to see us at 313 Lamar street Garkwoon Callaway.
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Garkwoon & Callaway
Lamar Street
The Cheapest Shoe House Announces New Era in Americus
W D Bailey promotes a low margin shoe business with large stock and Southwest Georgia reach. He invites buyers with Castt money to save on prices and quality at his shop, claiming the era of big profits is past and urging direct visit to 103 Cotton Avenue Loving & Hightower.
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Americus
Georgia
W. D. Bailey
Beacon
Americas
Metallc Caskets
Cofins
Loving & Hightower
Cotton Avenue
Birthplace of Thiel ay Rieck in Philadelphia
Fragmented notes describe a 1804 birth of a Seema ferty and discuss the founding of a league. The text references Terence V, Barker, and political aims, including executive control and domestic factions. It hints at concepts of trusts, external relations, and research into the United States.
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Philadelphia
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Sedma Harr
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New Gland
Middle States
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Mela Oro
Repics
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Bectonnes
Excited in Honolulu As Provisional Government Bypassed
Despatches from Auckland report Honolulu in great turmoil with police discontent and defections from the provisional government. Americans Willis and Witton are mentioned amid plans to ratify government obligations and govern under current upheaval. Congress reportedly removed Hawaiian matters from Cleveland's hands as force by the present regime is disputed.
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Commercial Advertiser
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Bonilla’s Forces Capture Honduran Town Cheputeca
From Managua via New York cables comes the report that General Bonilla’s army, aided by Nicaraguan troops, captured the Honduran town of Cheputeca at noon Thursday. General Williams and several officers were taken prisoner, many men wounded, and the invaders plan an immediate advance on Tegucigalpa.
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Knowles
New York
Herald
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Nicaragua
Cheputeca
Honduras
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Williams
Tegucigalpa
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Caesaria
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Villels
Chaos at World Fair grounds blamed on red tape and delays
London dispatch notes chaos at the Chicago Columbian exposition as delays stem from customs red tape and rail shipments. Exhibitors await packed cases two months after the fair closed amid inspection shortages and delivery problems. Booth Park policemen guard remaining structures while officials promise action by February 1.
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Davis
South Park
Jackson Park
Ion Company
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Germany
Custom House
Dividend Expected for Columbian Exposition Stockholders
In Cuiiac o January 5 reports indicate Columbian Exposition stockholders may receive a 10 percent dividend. Auditor Barrington's December tally shows 10,600,000 capital stock with Chicago city holding 5,000,000 and individuals 5,000,000. Net assets estimated at 1,765,859, and after closeout only up to 10 cents on the dollar could be returned. The finance committee hesitates to pay dividends due to museum donation conditions tied to Marshall Field's gift.
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Telephone link plan spurs Americus merchants appeal
A historic call for a regional telephone network near Americus Georgia urges connecting thirty mile radius towns to Americas to boost trade. Promoter cites low cost per mile and quick communication between merchants in Americus and towns like Smithville Andersonville Ogla thorpe Montezuma Cordelo Richland and more. Also notes property sale of Dupree Peacock plantation in Lobley county and a separate note on counterfeit twenty dollar bills traced to Treasury counterfeiting detection.
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Plaina
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Etlaville
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Lobley
Americus
Congress in Session Amid Heated Debate on Rules
In Washington the House held a large gallery audience as Mr Boutelle pressed the Speaker over his Hawaii resolution. The rules report outlined tariff bill debate by Jan 10 with night sessions, but attempts to compel a ruling or appeal were denied. A call of the house showed a quorum lacking, with 169 yeas and 9 nays reported, and further voting postponed after tabulated attempts.
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