Americus Light Infantry departs for Camp Northen 35 strong
The Americus Light Infantry leaves for Camp Northen for a week long encampment. Captain Clarke and officers praise drilling and the company’s appearance. roster lists officers and privates. company part of the second regiment under Col. Wiley with three battalions and multiple nearby company ties. A set of humorous rules cover foot care, footwear, language, eating habits, and discipline during the camp.
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Americus Light Infantry
Camp Northen
Georgia State Militia
Clarke
Central Depot
Iva
Macon
Griffin
All Americas
A. B. Campbell
W. F. Clarke
H.C. Davia
F. A. Hooper
Leutenant
J. L. Smith
E. Vanki
Tom Gauice
Granberry Parker
Arthur Williford
Will Mason
C. M. Wiley
Battallion
J. N. Holtsclaw
Putnam Rifles
Balwin Blues
Columbus Guards
Quitman Guards
J. L. Harderman
Floyd Rufles
Macon Volunteers
Southern Cadets
Macon Light Infantry
3D Battallion
W. C. Davis
Perry Rifles
Spalding Greys
Eastman
Bagley Reveals Sam Bonds Sale and Rail Road Finances
Captain Bagley returns from the East reporting that the Savannah Americus and Montgomery line is financially troubled. An Americus Investment company paid off about $500000 of debt by selling its 5S. A. & M. first mortgage bonds to a syndicate, allowing the railway to remit for coupon payments. A baseball game drew a crowd as the regular nine defeated a scrubs team. In other news, Miss May Taylor and Mr. J. C. Smith wed despite age concerns. Hotel Windsor fixtures arrive, promising a late opening with a dance. New ticket agent Mr. Davis replaces Mr. Butler Jr. and Mr. Williams of Fort TiN is noted for a wedding to a Miss Batlie in Dranesville.
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Capt. Bagley
Sam
Savannah
Americus and Montgomery
Americus Investment Company
A. & M. Firet
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
Dusky Damsels to Play Baseball Here Today
Two large Negro excursions from Columbus will bring 400 to 600 colored travelers each to Americus for a gala day. A match game between Columbus and Americus is planned, plus numerous contests. The highlight is a novelty game of ball between two nines of colored ladies. Round trips are 50 cents, trains depart Columbus at 7 30, arrival about 9 30.
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Americus
Columbus
Central
Sam
Coumbus
Darkies
Rainy Americus tale of a cloud turtle sighting
Sunday’s heavy rain in Americus brings a curious report as Mr Urial Lockett on a hotel verandah claims a turtle dropped from the clouds about the size of a silver dollar. Local court notes show Hays and Lano v Stallings foreclosure case ruled for Stallings. George Washington v Taylor and Eliza Taylor claim dropped. Mice G Cobb seeks dower. Cases to finish next noon.
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Americus
Soma
Leslie
Urial Lockett
Hays, & Lano
M. Stallings
County to Inspect New Jail as Architect Arrives
County commissioners and school superintendents await daily arrival of architect Mr Norrman to inspect the new jail. Delays due to his absence have ended and the project is ready for acceptance with high confidence. An East End Methodist church meeting drew interest Sunday night with Prof Harper Make Your Betar and others urging administrators and guardians to address their duties.
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Norrman
East End Second Methodist Church
Prof
Harper
Republicans Rally As Colored Voters Back Party In ENaville
June 4. A large attendance of colored voters at a Republican convention. A. B. Hawkins urged sticking with the party and denounced the third party. Wiley Spivey announced plans for the legislature or other Republican work. Speakers warned blacks against the third party and urged vigilance.
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Wiley Spivey
Hatch Bill Passes and New Mexico Arizona Statehood
The Hatch anti option bill passed the House by a large majority. It also approved admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states by an overwhelming vote. A Savannah steamship sail date is listed for plans to New York, with passenger notices and a social party mention from Americus.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Tallahassee
Ocean Steamship Line
Savannah Janeith
New York
Butler Berry’s Artesian Corner Ad Promotes Sale Goods
Local note mocks merchants Butler & Berry of Americus and their Artesian Corner Champagne. It advertises discounts on brushes, feather dusters, window tools, and home cleaning items, urging readers to visit the shop amid playful exaggeration about drinkers and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Berry
Wella
New Postal Box at Artesian Corner Malling Station
Uncle Sam’s postal committee has established a new mailing station at Artesian Corner led by Col. Jos Roney and partners Wannamaker and Butler Berry. The move aims to convenience patrons who must go to purchase stamps and mail items.
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Uncle Sam
P. O
Col. Jos
Roney
Jud. Wannamaker
Butler & Berry
Artesian
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Sumter Co
Loan and Trust CO
Americus, Ga
K. of
K. P. and
Oriental
Thompson Anderson
Rotel Windsor Jewelers
Pena Una Olea
Haberdashery
W. D
W.D. Bailey
Wheatley’s
Atk
Jude
Geo. D. Wheatley’s
Lamar St
Coton Ave
Amerins
Procus
A L. I. Boys
Northen
Jeff D. Avera
Lamar Street
Vap Bagley
Brags
Williford
Solomon
Olue Eldridge
Griffieth
Brage
Scorabh
May Taylor
J. C. Smith
Mr. Snow
Smith
The
Hotel
Windsor
Hotel Windsor
P. Davis
Wiliam Butler, Jr
Williams
Fort Tin
Mise
Lillie Batile
Dranesville
Chas, Carter
Prisedabip
Negroca
Speer
Ihn
Cliff Clay
Cutler & Berry
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