Americus: Fertile, growing city hubs in Bedstead County
Americus sits as county seat of Bunter county at key crossroads in the Central and Western divisions, boasting fertile soil and mild climate. The city reports rapid growth with 8,000 residents, rising land values, new courthouse and post office, and handsome brick business blocks, signaling a thriving agricultural and mercantile center in the region.
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Awariie
Bunter County
Aavannah
Awericus
Montgowerg
Macon
Andersonvalle
South
LeConte Gar
Syne
Cano Andegrup
Gulf of Mexico
Unkoens
Avertous
Tod
Bavannah
Georgia
Atlanta
Americus
Bad Citizen Brooks Storey Nabbed in Americus Case
A suspect identified as Brooks Storey, alias Leon Gray and Finyd Mogg, believed linked to a Mississippi train robbery and the Marion county murder case, is held in Sumter county jail. Authorities, including Governor Stone, pursue transfer to Mississippi. rewards are offered as Americus police contest the suspect’s release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Gray
Stour
Chief Lamar
Finyd Mogg
Shippey
Marion County
Lamar
Pp! Stata . Penitentiary
Brooks Storey
Rushie
Marabhal Storey
Buona Vista
Americus
Floyd Mogg
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
L. B. Forrest
Stone
Mixsixalppl
Storey
Lamar Tearna
Missinaippi
Brooks
Walla
Sumter County
Tamar
Wheeler
Northen
Brooke Storey
Americas
Full Week Trial Docket Set Before Judge Fish
Yesterday Judge Fish and bar members organized a dense Superior Court trial slate for Monday through Wednesday. Entries list case numbers, plaintiffs, defendants and counsel, with many appeals and libel and ejectment actions among the docket items.
Central railroad case postponed to June 20 Savannah hearing
On motion by General M C Butler the Central railroad case was consolidated, removing Receiver Comer and postponing the hearing to June 20 in Savannah. Macon was the initial site, with Savannah later substituted. Justice Jackson noted Comer’s dual role limited actions favoring Hollins reorganization. Insurance details for the club house and related buildings are noted.
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Central Railroad
Cart
H. Atlanta
M. C. Butler
Alexander, Brown &Co
Justice Jackson
Speer
Comer
Savannah
Macon
Aince
Gomer
Hollins
Legal notices and court actions span multiple cases
The page lists numerous civil actions with plaintiffs and defendants, including Ramsapock & Green, Dodson & Son, Interstate Building and Loan Association, and Western Union Telegraph Co. It notes a memorial day court closure next Friday set by Judge Fish, and announces a special sale by Wheatley & Ansley. A church service by Dr. Coxby is described, plus a war department telegram about Mississippi crevasse distress near Lake Providence seeking tents.
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M. Cohen
British America Assurance Co
Fort & Watson
E. A. Frazier
M.cohen
Ve. Glenn Fails Insurance Co
E. A, Hawkins
E. I. Frazier
Central City Fire Insurance Co
J. N
Garson
W.P. Wallis
Americus Construction Co
Tf. Carter
Emma Harris
Wheatley & Fitegerald
Hudson
Bin
Henry Jones
Walda
Jin Hall
Diatrosa
Levy
J. B. Pilabory
J. A. Ansley
C. W. Basa
Turapay
Rushio
Slade & Parrish
Samuel Hart
J. P. Hart
T. Hollis
Batt & Lumpkin
KE Rooks
J. Rooks
B. P. Hollis
J. A. Sixon
J. A. Fried & Co
Glory Cohen
Wheatley & Pitzgerrald
Mutual Building and Loan Association of Americas
Mra
Dettle Royal
J. A. Hawkins
J. A. Hixon
Peoples National Bank
Lewis Wiggins
G. A. Williams
A. Hawk
Ins
Hudson & Blalock
Howeva
Hawkina
Dodson & Son
Bank of South West Georgia
W. M.T. Tillman
C. C. Sheppard
Jas. Dodson & Son
R. L. Maynard
Americ
Aursday
C. I. George Va
Western Union Telegraph Co
Little & Wimbish
Clarke & Hooper
E. A. Dawkins
Johnson & Marrold
W. A
Q. W. Fuller
Speer
BP. Mollie
L. ¥. McCoy
J. MH. Mathias
Salt
Phabury & Lane
Guatin, Guerry & Hall
Hash. Lonkey Va
Furk € Watson
Hamilton Brown Shoe Co
Om P
Williford
Fish
Trinuta
Cols
C. Elam
W.C. Simmons
K G. Simmons
James McCorkle
W. Kimbrough
D. A. Anatay
Bar Association
Wasminorron
War Department
Mississippi
Lake Providence
Lamont
City officials praise Americas hospitality and visit
A letter from Mayor Robert L. Moye of Cuthbert expresses thanks for Americus hospitality after a school visit, praising the cordial reception and pleasant grounds. The item notes a near-accident on Muckalee Creek involving ten Americus girls, a crayon portrait gift to the Americus Club by Julia M Crowell, and Cadet Perry Burt’s successful first year at the Naval Academy. It also mentions Burt’s forthcoming voyage aboard Coastation and a note on total U.S. immigration in 10,004,000.Registered in the Americas area with local interest.
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Magnolia Dell
al Joos
Americas
Remein
Futare
Americus
Muckalee Creck
Julia M. Crowell
John Ty
Shaw
Americas Club
Charles ¥. Crisp
Americus Club
Rae Deybow
Perry Burt
United States Naval Academy
Academy
Burt
Atenapolis
United States
Asores
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Southwest
Goor
Ong
Good Opers
Telephone Exchange
Rapital
Rand
Trier
Uiros
Bavannat
Comtumerchanta
Wenredulig
Conto
Taong
Trad Coun
Mow
Ateonith
Regia
Ping
Maertens
Albany
Mallon
Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Truse CO
OAS Amorions
People’s National Bank
W. D. Bailey
Florida
the Bank of Sumter
T.n.sawkes
A. Coleman
View-loat
W.C. Farlow
Arthur Rylander
W.sheftend
Frank Shefield
Cartier
Attuntington
Lott Warren
Deanne
Stapleton
Shink Ca Anh Je
Ik SheMet
A. Erte
A. Huntington
Deals Fants
Lou Warren
Messina Lemons
Hen Fruit
Georgia Strawberries
Bluefield Bananas
New Lot Tenney's
J. D. Ansley's
Geo. D. Wheatley
Loglinning
Geo
D. Wheatley
Comer Lamar Bt
Cotton Ave
Amerious
IGRAY
Floyd Hogg
Gray
Mreaka Bierey
Missieappl
John Doe
Jacob Johnson
Richard Roe
J. T. Aycock
Butt & Lampkin
Madson & Blalock
M. I. Babcock
W. J. Phillips
Cowplaint
P. Mallis
A. Mawkins
A. B. Croxton
Roe
Willia Turner
W. P. Wallis
Bank Southwestern Georgia Va
W. H. Kimbrough
Jas. Morgan
J. B. Pilsbury
J.N Carter
Henry Palmer
Kh. L. Maynard
Mantors' Bank of Americus
W. D. Pace
J. A. Ison
Port& Watson
Pilsbury & Winchester
W.K. Clark
WM Martin
Maynard & Smith
Clarkes& Hooper
J. M
Bouss
The
Americas Athletic Association
Crawford Wheatley
Mouhtloxs
Win
U.S. Gove
Reval
Wheatley & Ansley
the Presbytorina Onereh
Presbyterian Church
Nev
Coaby
South Carolina
Coxby
W. H. Dudley
Louisiana
Cuthbert
Cutts
Aipalm
Dsprige
Alam
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