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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1886

Page

7

Local notices and events from Sumter and Americus

A mix of civic notices and community items from Sumter and Americus includes political announcements about a bid for public office, a big gathering at Mossy Dell in Lee County on May 1, and a weather-related postponement of the Americus Fire Department parade. Other notes report Engine No. 1 undergoing repairs, a death and burial in the city, illness in Colorado, and a hotel scam by two traveling men who disappeared after boarding.

Mossy Dell Lee County Col. Maxwell Tommey Hawkins Hotel B. Johnson Atlanta Hi Winn Columbus Hawkins House Americus Lolazome Wapkhnot Bagk Ugilt Mathews Democratic Party J. ©. Mathews, Esq

Sumter County Sunday Executive Committee Members Listed

The Sumter County Sunday School Executive Committee lists district members and names for 1st through 9th districts, urging all to meet at the Bank of Americas next Tuesday at 10 o clock for important business. Also includes an advertisement for a remedy promising rapid relief from chills and pains, billed as inexpensive and widely available.

Sumter County T. Johnson Jno Sims J. E. Bass W. C. Tinsley Lawson Speer W. F. Collingworth T. M. Farlow W. W. Pool J. M. Rogers Wre L. P. Howell Lot Jennings M. A. McRea J. B. Powell

Americus Compress Plans Advance Amid Railroad Prospects

Prospects of rival rail lines to Savannah and the Chattahoochee River extension boost Americus to potential 800 bale press by year end. City council urged to tax-exempt the plant for five years as merchants back stock subscription, aiming to press 30,000 bales annually and raise local cotton value.

Americcus Savannah, Dublian & Western Railroad Linderman Hawkine Chattahooche Americus

Long list of ladies garments and accessories from Americus market sale

A scanned list records numerous items sold in Americus and surrounding towns including lace fichu embroideries towels handkerchiefs silk handkerchiefs collars buttons parasols and dress fabrics with buyers and consignors across Americus Preston Ellaville Andersonville Dawson Smithville and other мест. The inventory includes dress calico cross silk items and various adornments by multiple merchants and individuals.

Recollage J. M. Coker Ant Jill Underwood Wise Botteford Wate Chain W.J. Wiggins Kiena Vista J/G. Tate Smit Ville Catf Buttons W. H. McPuaul Worth County Ladles Brews Jesse Carter Ienion Aava Stanin Americus Sart Pin Johnson L. C.os Caff Batons W. B. Harstwon Aisiernonville Umbrella W. H Lone Nee ‘Mb D. Mayes Hotta ALT Barrow Psuum Mra Marius A. Webb Napkip A. H. Ogtett Americna Sozeb Miks D. B. Peter Andersonville Collie Button J.M. Bird Providence Calico Drea Deane Washington, D. C Optical J. B. Cosy Church Hill Perfu A. J. Logan Williams’ Box Batchel Arnold Godwin A. H. Myers Iblens I Power Or P. D. Hill Parker Waynesboro Mirs Box Perfumery P. Wise Bottsford Watch Chain Jao H. Crouch Dewson Mou E Ki Mayes Teel la Crosse T, Robinson Gogganaville Beart Pix McGarrach Buledee Atlante Jno A. Cobb Avericus Javod Belentine Pregtop J. Wiggits Wigginsville W. Burke Warwick J. Doxinr Ellayiile Derrick Butsford Eason Syaith H. C. Kennedy Dawson W. Hy Lonatordy Smithville M. L. Hudson Hudson G. W. Dillard W. W. Thompson D. E. Green D.W G. W Montgomery Preston A. Wilson H, Heys Phillip “Jennings Bottsford Watch R. A. King L. E L. E. Spivey, Drayton, Lady’s Fan, A. P. Passmore, Weston, Lady's Satchel T. Simmons Phacss Hazy Tox Guano N. Glover Lady's J. M. Cook Calico J.T. Cotney Milledgeville T. W. Dillard Dranesville T. L. Jones Usry Joseph Mulholland Amerigus W. W. Poole B.C. Mitchell Gorn Sholler Jas. Cotney Milledgaville B. F. Marriott Sumter H.C. Mitchell Ta. i. Ae Anon Saat Tawar Balford Calvert Botsford A. Underwood G.D. Jones A. Ball Weaton W. H Chappel Job Israels G. W. Jennings Bix A. C. Bill Bronwood Oaleo A. Wilder E.W. ‘Johnaov Batton M.S. Leverett Calico Cross Wiggins Richland Cnas Bepskeivon Amxricus I Jno Thotles W. AL. Jones Sugar Spoon Wes. Hobbs Américas J. M. Hints Leesburg Das. Dodaon Americas Miva Mamie Tobka Anéricus Pits Rapt Albom Dozen J. L. Hall Amoriour Collar Bation J.B. Owed Dinnerville Dr. 0 Askew Weston C. W. Scarbeough B. Stevens Ton W. T.mcgill Bottaford Windsor W. H. Pletcher W. F. Molder T. J. Wade T. H. Pickett Bar Mre Saville Ellaville T. Jones R. A. Church Hill Colico Drees T. R. Murphy B. Howell E. O. Berry Albert Brady EB. Rylander Buena Vista Walters F. J. Cheeks Collar Hutton J. Y. Daniely Lumpkin Sik I. Rainey Mon

Americus Auction Seeks Winners in Local Draw

The notice lists numerous items for sale including Lady's Hats Bed Spreads Lace Fichus and Watch Chains from Americus and surrounding towns. Names such as W. Kirvin J. Joiner G. Smithville and J. Raiford appear among box perfumery Gate. The draw procedures promise prizes to owners if claimed soon with a note of delays.

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