Local Snapshots and Notes From Americus
Here and there items report community happenings in Americus including recoveries from illness, residents moving homes, a broken arm from bicycle mishap, bond election registrations, tax reminders, and city treasury concerns. Local business news mentions store fires, saved stock, a trunk with wood shavings, and railroad parade plans. Also noted are postmaster mail pouch incident, candy offerings at Sparrow's, and Macon trades display prep.
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Mims Hudson
Goo. Oliver's
G. H. McKee
John J. McKenzie
Church
Dudley Streets
Burt Place
Orner
Prince Street
Ed Thayer
Billy Feagin
James M. Wilkes
Tampa
Fla
Americus
Lockett
Central Railroad
Macon
Haile
Dodson’s
Justin
Dodson & Hill
Furlow & Walters
Americus Eyes New Central Depot Amid Growth Hopes
In Americus the Central railroad is pressed to replace the 1860s era passenger depot after delays with a $5,000 penalty suit in Sumter Superior Court. President Comer touts the railroad’s prosperity, reinforcing local optimism that a new depot will soon be built as the area expects renewed progress.
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Americus
Central Railroad
Paexpakee
Railroad Commission
Sumter Superior Court
Comer
Central
Georgia
Corney Bell Co and Local Notables In Huntington
A string of city notices lists visits and travel by Mayor A. B. Nunn Capt W Sorrell and Col Dave Fargazon. Mrs A C Bell travels to Smithville. Miss Windsor leaves for Washington art studies. Dyspepsia advice touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as cure offered by local druggists.
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A. B. Hawkes
Richland
City
M. T. Elam
Shelby Myrick
Savannah
Col
Dave Fargazon
Dawson
Major A. Pope
Georgia & Alabama
Atlanta
Lott Warren
Frank Sheffield
Albany
John A. Davis
H. T. Davenport
Roanoke
Mary Davenport
Virginia Female Seminary
Callie Windsor
Washington
Windsor
Negroes Meet At Roundtop Over Bond Issue
A Roundtop hall meeting is planned by local negro Republicans to discuss a bond issue ahead of a tense campaign. The event promotes speeches by prominent citizens and is linked to B. T. Hawkins though the flyer hints at various affiliations. Critics say the timing and race politics heat up the election.
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City
Republican Executive Committee
Roundtop Hall
B. T. Hawkins
B. T
Roundtop
Rounstop
Cotton Bales Soar Then Plunge In Street Circus Scene
Cotton prices jumped in early trading before a dramatic mishap on Cotton Avenue. A wagon carrying five bales rolled toward a warehouse as a band played, drawing a crowd and a brief circus-like moment with four mules reacting to the spectacle.
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Cotton Avenue
Forsyth Street
Sree
al’ Eae
Cotton market shifts amid uncertain gains and odd notices
Amid erratic cotton prices a brief rally lifts January contracts while overall market remains weak. Local dealers hope for higher prices within a year as Amel ia byward prices spark chatter. Odd ads and notices mix with market chatter in Americus Ga dated Oct 5 1807.
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Americus
Aurmous
Al Field Minstrel Troupe Delights Americus Audience
Al Field and his big minstrel company performed at Glover's opera house to a packed house. The show featured costumed stage pictures, lively gags, and musical numbers by Tommy Donnelly Billy Van and Doc Quigley with Will Walling Reese Prosser and others. The program closed with a dancing finale and praise from attendees.
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al Field
al G. Field
Glover's Opera House
Fields
Momus's
Tommy Donnelly
Billy van
Doc Quigley
Will Walling
Reese Prosser
Clifford
Ollie Young Jin
Eddie Fox
O. Judd Manola
Lafe Miller
Americus
Few Tax Deeds Sold at Temple Courthouse Auction
Only a small number of properties were offered for sale yesterday at the temple courthouse as delinquents settled accounts. Most fifas were paid before sale day and no real or personal property besides taxed items was presented, leaving buyers disappointed. City Marshal Feagin and Sheriff McArthur had little to offer the hopeful crowd.
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Feagin
McArthur
Damask and Linen Goods Catalog Overview
Sable damask Turkey Red damask linens towels napkins and hose items listed. Kid gloves undergarments and vests offered in multiple sizes and prices. Ladies wrappers house wear feather boas and collars many price points noted across the catalog.
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Georgia
Ge Tremendous Line
Wool Dress Goods Sale Listing Prices and Varieties
A long price list highlights 36 inch to 55 inch wool fabrics with discounts from 25c to 1.25 per yard. Items include cashmere, Henrietta cloths, Scotch Wool, Imperial Serges, Brocaded Fancies, novelties, changeable weaves, plaids, cloaks, and broadcloths. Shoppers urged to inspect stock and compare prices before buying.
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Georgia
Medea
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Soc Yard
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Roya
Girla
Deessley
Geo.d. Wheatley
Lamar Street
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Davenport Drug CO
Bailey's
Haberdashery
Americas
B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
Allen Saree
Letras
Flo
Randy
UIA
The
Jewelry and Music, Co
Fis Tass
Creas
Corney Bell & Co
Amenious Jansier & Smoste Oo
Hawkins
Amelia Byward
Yellog
Jack Killen
Casparets
Yel- Jace
Case
Dsuggista
Wensi/fring
Pili Mystic Bande
Thay Care Ib
Chattanooga
Tommy Ross
Beat
J. A. Watxan
Mong
Dr. Tichenor
Jno, M. Wilkes
Southwestern Bank
Boner
Horace
Chan
Bragfield Regulator CO
Sparrow
Uandies
Dodson's Pharmacy
James Fricker
BRO
Prince Alberts
Waynmanville
Sea Island
Androscoggin
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