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08 Jun 1892
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Americus Times Recorder in Americus, Georgia
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
1
Great Day for the Colored People in Dawson
Dawson Ga June 8 Special. A lively Fourth of July celebration drew nearly 1,000 visitors from Columbus with excursions on Central and the Sam rail lines offering 50 cent round trips. Over 2,000 attended Leeton park by mid afternoon, flags and sunshine, ball game Columbus vs Americus ending 11 to 10, trains returning late but well handled. The article also notes sunflowers blooming, dry weather relief, and local political notes from Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Central
Sam
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Americus
Leeton Park
Amerigus Pines
Columbus Dino
Preston
Dawson
J. H. Guerry
Homer Willis
Outlaw
O. B. Stevens
Atlanta
J. B. Hunotcutt
J. B. Culpepper
Cincinnati
W. B. Hill
Macon
Fifth Congressional District
Sam Small
Congress
Ocala
Professor Scamp
Oxford
J. O. Perkins
Americus Wins Colored Firemen's Tournament Bid
The Savannah News reports Americus secured the colored firemen's annual tournament set for July 27 after Athens declined due to water troubles. Macon attempted to raise funds but fell short, with Americus offering 700 to host. If 600 more had been gathered, Macon could have drawn 15,000 to 20,000 visitors with significant merchant impact. Central and Georgia Southern competed to attract the crowd. decision pending, with at least 2,000 expected to travel from Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Savannah News
Athens
R. H. Hart
Reel No. 8
Macon
Central
Georgia Southern
Harrison Likely Nominated At Midwest Convention
Minneapolis dispatch reports a heated convention with Harrison and Blaine factions. Delegates foresee a Harrison victory on first ballot, with Fassett as temporary chair and Reed urged to speak. Adjourning to 11 o clock, the event drew notable visitors from Columbus and Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
D. A. Young
William Brush
Dakota University
Clarkson
National Committee
Fascott
New York
Fassett
South
Reed
McKinley
Sewell
New Jersey
To Be Continued by Gutler and Gerry in Americus
An old paper fragment describes ads from Gutler and Gerry of Americus. It mentions unsold items in a kitchen and dining room set, partial sales attempts, and a note on improving trade driven by new frozen savogs and an entering customer curious about a Garnet style freezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADS
Gutler & Gerry
Americus
Butler
Barry
Artesian
Jim Farrer Tops Court Remarks on Cold Spell
A scrambled tale from The Time Record recalls Jim Farrer describing the winter of 81 and a fierce cold spell. The crowd hears turtle anecdotes, cattle losses, and a memorable cow that stayed frozen on one side all summer as deputy Parker, Bailiff Lockett, and Mr. Wardwick weigh humorous fallout. AtlantA June 7 reports Hardwick named assistant general passenger agent of Richmond and Danville railroad with duties in the east. Martha Davis appeals in a separate note, and The Americus Light Infantry remains active in Gairvix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Leslie
A. Sy. Lockett
Parker
Jim
McArthur
Mr. Lockett
Mr. Wardwick
Atlanta
J—Mee
H. Hardwick
Richmond & Danville Railroad
Aedton
D. C
Hardwick
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Ga, Loan and Trust CO
Americus, Ga
Thompson Anderson
Opticians
Georgia
Addi
W. D. Bailey
Jackson Street
Yaeas Na - A
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Paisa
I Cnet
Oscar Wilde
Geta
Collier Levi
Lawra
Colored Firemen
Jeff D.avera
Lamar Street
Everbels
Windsor
C. P. Springer
Wil Matthews
Lucy Hooks
Annie Springer
Mra
R. C. Black
A. J. Nix
Martin
Robert Bize
J.W. Miller
E. Boynton
Thad Gibson
O. O. Ballock
E. M. Walsh
J. G.mos‘chal
John Roe
Bill Amos
R. H. Brian
John Harris
D. A. Brasch
J. T. Johnsop
Ed Talbot
John Miller
Daweow
M. P. Hoyt
L. C. Hoyt
W. Treen
Hbyl
Granger
Americas
Npw
Butler Berry
Angel
Seaneaien
Jim Farrer
Martha Davis
Gairvix
Americus Light Infantry
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