Street Cars in Americus near final funding push
The Times-Reconper reports a tense bid to finance Americus street railway expansion. Investors, notably the Windsor and local firms, are urged to subscribe as Crowley assesses needed funds beyond 1600 dollars. Kenny stays planned to press for a closing deal while Thomasville claims ahead in street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Kenny
Boston
Kenny
Mr. Crowley
Southern Department
Thompson Houston Electric Co
Crowley
Americus
Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company
Americas
Thomasville
Times
Lous
Fetc
Lassiter
Broad Street
Water Commission
Americus Buzz as Cotton Prices Rise and City Grows
Americus traders report strong cotton demand with prices advancing and receipts rising. Streetcar funds near goal, boosting property along the line. a candy factory expands exports via the S. A. M. railroad. Local events include Barlow Brothers Minstrel at Memphis Theatre and Judge Wheatley’s court action on an assault case. Indians plan visits as Kickapoo Medicine Co expands outreach in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley
Jesse ‘Taylor
Central Railroad
W. K. Wheatley
Fires and notices in Americus papers 1801
Fire damages two mills and a cotton warehouse with substantial losses and no insurance. Death notices report T. H. Scratchin and a Hebrew peddler Kaufman. Public appeals urge subscription for streetcar funds and a local tax collection, with a cotton market update and advertisements for goods and services including furniture repair and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Hudson
John Lamar
DeSoto
T. H. Scratchin
Lee Jounty
Scratchin
Kaufman
Thin
Lee Street
Hawkins & Loving
Southwestern
Macon
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Fortier Shigniagrion
Barlow Brothers’ Minstrels
Baldwin Theater
oorTtown
Indies
Georgia
Charles R. Smith
Smith
Messrs. Borum & Davenport
W. C. Russell
the Minstrels
Barlow Brothers
Memphis Theatre
Memphis Appeal
PW Enterey
Howard Curtis
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
Columbus
James Fricker & Bro
Barlow Bros
Gambrixus Halle
Aumgniccs
J. Henry Freeman
Beaurirot
Lee
Karl
Sewanee
Amipo
Council & McGarrah
Cotton Avenue
Sodom Ad Gomorrah
Thut
de ‘Witt
Davenport Drug Company
Saence
Fe U
Paredogman & Martinez
Manu
E. J
Onur
Cal
James Fricker
H. E. Pratt
Jackson
Harrold & Johnson's
Cambrinus Halle
Eldrider
the Americas Manufacturing & Te Yrovement Co
Wanace Punicaional Bank
Joan Wrxpson
Vanderbilt
Gutold
Janes Fricker
Crest Coods
E.D. Avery
Septests Americus GuAxo Company
Gambrinus Halle
E.D. Ansley
Indiana
Tueaday
E. D. Anstey
Ahare
Aeidgw
Aneuiry, de Grocer
Irene Sorte Ll E
J.B
ROYAL
Tutt’s
Eudes
Et Eee Tareesl Reuseeenneter
Jackson Street
Williford, Matthews & CO
New York
C. A. Fricker
Jackson St
Rogers & Wilder
Komsendeile
Russell
D. Watts
Baptiédaw, M. Allen
E. Taylor
T. E. Alles
Rome
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