Pungent briefings and town notes in end of day column
A Neatly stitched town column reports on new residences in Americus, a planned gymnasium as a local athletic project, a four hour railway delay from a forest fire, and testimonials for Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It also mourns the Canary Billy’s death, notes Mrs Hinkle’s recovery and Mr Hinkle’s illness, and advertises a baby gallery and traveling goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
George Mitchell
Americus
Columbus
The O Livera Grocery Co promotes excellence in groceries
The ad extols The O Livera Grocery Co as leaders in their line and includes a recipe note for preparing sweet potatoes. The guidance suggests boiling four large potatoes until done, draining, salting, and drying them over heat.
Belle of the Suwanee described as famed Florida river
In Americus Georgia 1891 an essay extols the Suwanee as a storied stream famed for beauty and wildlife. It highlights the Belle of Suwanee steamer plying between Lurayville and Cedar Keys, scenic rock formations, caves, moss draped trees, and wildlife such as alligators and cranes, urging travel along the river to Cedar Keys and the old folks home along the gulf coast. The piece closes with cotton notes and local notices including an obituary for John Whitehurst and an upcoming lecture by Rev. J W Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Tropic
Gator
Florida
Jacksonville
Suwanee
Sierras
Lurayville
Cedar Keys
Local tale of honesty and a double ten dollar miscount
In Ellaville a routine money count by R. Greer, the county official, finds ten dollars short after collecting from several Black individuals in Sumter and Macon counties. A trustful note from Americus returns the extra ten dollars, proving honor exists among many Black citizens. Also notes a pocket book found and returned by a Black youth, and reports a local wedding of J E Robinson and Lillie Cheney with ceremony details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. E. Robinson
Americus
Lillie Cheney
Walter Gaines
Charley Willis
Oglee
W. P. Hornady
C. A. Thrower, Jr
M. J. Kent
M. Hudson
Atlants Constitution
Mr. Robinson
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Alliancemen
Southwest
John R. Shaw
The
Champion
Forsyth St
Americus, GA
Kesterday
C. B. Jones
Spring Hill
Iowa
W. C. Russell
Billy
Belle Shaw
Belle
Thornton Wheatley
A. B. Hinkle II
Albert Hinkle
A. B. Hinkle
Livera Grocery Ci
Avery Grocery Co
Cotton Report
Lg, Council, Warehouseman
Bavannah
Ceeee Tieg
New York
Liverpool
Americus Guano Company
W. E. Clark
Cochran
John Whitehurst
Whitehurst
O. F. Hand
Evpginae
J. W. Lee
Allants
Opera House
Tormey
Fnevvor
Ansley’s Seal
Lowney’s Chocolates
Goussett’s
ED. Ansley
Malaga
California
Justin
McFerrin
H. A. Harris
Lamar St
JanEs Piece & Bro
Avora's
Artesian Corner
Pearl White
Mammoth Store
Oll
Spirit
Nickel “Banner
Srd
Diame
Butler & Berry
Hotel Windsor Jewelers
Urstock
Thompson & Anderson
John E. Schmidt
Americus Adjoinn
Caneut
South
Schmidt
Georgia
Mayo & Winkler
Jores Ga
P. Gwens
Sa Cstetnistert
Avera
Acker
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