Bigamy case and fire losses headlined in Americus Times
O G Sempler alias J J Freeman faces bigamy charges after a Savannah wife arrives claiming to be wife number one from New Bern NC in 1862. A Confederate veteran and pension recipient, Sempler denies guilt as witnesses and family ties unfold. Separately, Reuben Slappey Jr. reports the destruction by fire of a barn housing nearly 2000 bushels of corn and farm stock, with an estimated loss around 3000 dollars. The incident is linked to an incendiary fire. Cobb Daniel relocate to larger Windsor block quarters while John Kay moves his sailings stock to the new location.
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W. H Feagin
O. G. Sempler
J. J. Freeman
Savannah
Ar Sempler
Sax
Beng
Saviannas
Sempler
le Salt
Mia
Tre
Stars and Bars
United States Pension Bureau
J. H. Freeman
Freeman
Americus
Marion
Mascoges County
Saramoath
Newberne
N.C
Reuben Slappey, Jr
Mr. Slappey
Slappey
Cobb & Daniel
Windsor Block
Allison & Aycock
John Kay
Firma
Death of Mr. T C B McCarty A Young Farmer
Neighbors near Plaina reported the death of T C B McCarty a young farmer in the county from a heart ailment on Tuesday night the 10th of this month He left a wife and two or three small children and was buried Wednesday afternoon in the Magnelia Springs cemetery The deceased was known to many in Americas and Sumter counties.
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Plaina
T.C. B. McCarty
McCarty
Americas
Sumter County
Magnelia Springs
Chief Justice Oliver Receives Wandsoumes Token of Esteem
A large audience in the county court room witnessed the bar present Chief Justice W B F Oliver with a gold eyeglass set. Judge L McCoy delivered a flowing speech praising the justice of the peace office as he recalled Judge Mark Blandford and lauded Oliver for his four year record and Cleveland landslide election.
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W. B. F . Oliver
G. M
Justice of the Peace
McCoy
Georgia Reporta
Juntas
Justice Rigging
Oliver
the Americas Bar
Office of Justice of the Peace
Grover Cleveland
Central reorganization plan ratified by board
Harrold reports Savannah meeting ratified the plan of reorganization for the Central railroad and expects final acceptance within days. Board regards action fully acceptable to stockholders, while Richmond and Danville moves are deemed irrelevant to the plan. Bank of Southwestern Georgia stockholders meet with a strong turnout and elect directors for the year, with semiannual dividend declared. Detroit interests Jaescrist and Lichenstein arrive to explore a local cigar factory venture.
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Harrold
The
Central
Col
Uriah B. Harrold
Board of
Central Railroad
Comer
Savannah
New York
Richmond and
Danville Railroad
Central Road
Dan Ville
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Bealdes
Americus, Mosars
Charles Jaescrist
Max Lichenstein
Detroit
Mich
Watts House
Ita
Messrs. Teeserrat and
Lichenstein
Congressional chatter and political theater in Washington
Reports from Washington detail a Georgia congressman Livingston denying a bid for agriculture secretary while third party tensions flare between Clover and Simpson in Kansas. Kenna's death sparks West Virginia senate jockeying, with Faulkner Camden and others angling for the seat as the Norfolk and Western bill gains traction and the silver purchase act returns to calendar amid congressional adjournment in Kenna's honor.
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Washington
Washington News
Congressman Livingston
Georgia
Cleveland
Livingston
Tote
Clover
Simpson
Kansas
Jerry
Mel Branch
Nechargen
Cherokee Strip
Kenna
West Virginia
Faulkner
Johnson M. Camden
Camden
Bealdes
Willam A. Wilson
Wilson
John J. Davis
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line
Congress
Andrew A. Lipscomb
Norfolk and Western
Committee On Banking and Currency
Cate
Dem
Arkansas
House
There Was No Mledahed Stir on Cotton Avenue
A man with a knife entered a store on Cotton Avenue seeking one of the proprietors. The merchant fled through the back, returning with a revolver, and the would be attacker fled after seeing the weapon. The dispute was later settled and unlikely to resume. The item also mentions Jane’s tour and Dooly County judge appointments in Georgia.
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Cotton Avenue
Econo
Smith & Wesson
Death of Senator John E. Kenna of West Virginia
Senator John E. Kenna died at 11 this morning from heart disease after years of suffering. He had earlier built an amateur boat shop to distract from illness, gave a long vigorous speech in the Senate, then relapsed. A seven member committee was appointed for funeral orders and to accompany the body to West Virginia, and the Senate adjourned.
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Virginia
Yalla
Wanuixerax
John E. Kenna
West Virginia
Senate
Kenna
Blackburn
Faulkner
Ransom
Daniel
Walthall
Menderson
Squires
Court sessions in Superior Court dispose several cases
Yesterday in the superior court many cases were called but few disposed. The state versus George Coater yielded a guilty verdict with a $75 fine plus costs. Henry Fulton was found not guilty of rape and exited the courthouse happy. The Mooroe Adams arson case was continued due to absent witnesses. The murder case against Doctors J B and A B Hinkle saw a continuance sought by defense and a counter plea expected to be filed tomorrow. trial may proceed this week or next.
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Atate
George Coater
Henry Fulton
Mooroe Adams
Dra. J. B
A. B. Hinkle
Hudson
Fish
Oakman's Big Bluff and Atlanta Assault Case Report
Savannah dispatch reports President Oakman of the Richmond and Danville asserting a major reorganization without stockholder consent, stockholders skeptical, court control noted. Atlanta coverage details a assault case against journalists including Murphy and Hastings, with grand jury indictments for assault with intent to murder and jury selection underway. Also notes Sumter County Alliance meeting set for Americus on January 20 with state lecturer to attend.
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Savannan
Oakman
Richmond and
Danville
Bag
Comer
New York
Central
Asmon Murphy
Atlanta
Mosers
Hurtel
Jack Hastings
al? Harper
Evening Journal
Axmon A. Murphy
Mr. Hurtel
Mr. Hastings
Mr. Murphy
Murphy
Death of Benjamin F. Butler in Washington
Benjamin F. Butler dies at Jersey Avenue residence at 1 30 AM after a prolonged illness. A former Massachusetts politician and Civil War general, he served as brigadier in the Union Army and later held federal and state roles. his career included multiple gubernatorial bids and a national convention presence. News from Washington notes rumors of illness and a steady decay since the previous night.
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Wasuixarom
Benjamin F. Butler
Jersey ‘Avenue
Washington
H Benjamin
Franklin Butler
Deerfield
N. H
Waterville
Maine
Lowell
Mass
Massachusetts
Charleston
I C
Baltimore
Douglas
Butler
Qreanback
General Butler
Unclear stock shortage prompts tactics during Xmas week
Fragmented notes indicate persistent stock loss and efforts to move inventory through Christmas week. Writers discuss repeated theft patterns, attempts to clear shelves, and worry that sales pace may not free up items, risking empty open stock by year end.
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Pai
Rma Auaimle
California
Fi 6 Syrup Co
Iwi
W.D. Bailey
Wheatlen's
Sumter
O. G. Bempiar
J. 4
Wreeman
Bigany
T. C. B. McCarty
Chief Justice
Meeting of Stockholders
Livingtom
Jane
Dooly County
Atlasia
Northen
A. V. Whipple
Thomson
Nisegee Weapons Eee Nee
Knator Kenna
Domngs
Hoe
Ben Butler
Nesolte
Diaine
Plessis
Haus
Lowey
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