Local Notices and Elections Reported Highlights
Notices show notices to insert thret, local moves, and an election on May 8 to fill P. L. Mize’s term. Reports mention S. H. Black in Birmingham with pneumonia, millinery sale at cost, and a weather note predicting rain. Colored excursion planned by A. P. & L. for May holiday, and delegates named for the State Sunday School Convention at Macon. Prohibition loss in Dooly County noted, seven majority against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County Sunday School Association
Macon
GL. P. Howell
J. B. Scott
J. W.wheatley
M. Speer
M. Cathaway
Dooly
H. J. Morgan
Preparing for Gauge Change on Southern Railroads
Fixing for It. Spikes driven and arrangements made along the lines in this section for the gauge change on all Southern roads to be completed on the first of June. Rails will be narrowed by three inches so that standard gauge prevails nationwide. The massive operation will be done in a single day with trains halted briefly to allow the shift.
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Americas
United States
Almost a Fire In Store Lamp Bursts Into Blaze
Captain J H Shaffer narrowly escaped harm after leaving a student lamp burning in a store. A book dropped producing a swish then melted metal around the burner, causing the oil to ignite. The lamp toppled to the street, the blaze rising toward the ceiling before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shaffer
Americana notes glimpse of summer life and progress
The column highlights watermelon patches near Albany and abundant garden produce in Americus. It notes potential hotel plans in Americus this summer, health board meetings, railroad water works, local elections on prohibition, and civic improvements including an ice factory and a cotton compress as Americus showcases thrift and growth with citizens, officers, and merchants actively shaping the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Board of Health
Council Chamber
Central Railroad
Americas
Americae
Mont
Srtech Fe
Euhfer Beraelt
Personal notes from a Georgia town visit many officials
Judge Hawkins is in Atlanta for Supreme Court duties. Gen Phil Cook traveled through town en route to Atlanta. Capt M L Troutman and wife returned from Rome Tuesday. Mr J Tornell left for Pensacola for a couple weeks. Mr R B Hall departed for New York Monday, escorted by friends. Mr F M Coker, president of Georgia Bank in Atlanta, visits his brother to supervise erecting a monument for his parents' graves. Hon O F Crisp returned from Washington. Mrs Crisp ill, citizens would have welcomed him last night for his congressional acts.
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John A. Cobb
Maj
C. A. Huntington
Atlanta
Sparta
Covington
Florence
Lumpkin
Columbus
Columbus Enquirer
Boston Concert Company
Americus
Lampair
Stewart Superior Court
Bary Bayes
Webster County
North Carolina
Hayes
Louis & Jossey
Buchanan & Son
Gooda
John T. Argo
Judge Hawkins
Supreme Court
Gen
Phil Cook
R. B. Hall
New York
F. M.coker
The
Georgia Bank
John M. Coker
O. F. Crisp
Washington
Memorial Day Proposal for Confederate Dead Observance
A wartime memorial plea urges April 26 as a day for Confederate dead grave flowers. The Georgia Legislature makes it a public holiday to preserve remembrance for future generations. A protest notes public holidays should not be repurposed for excursions, urging Americans to honor the Lost Cause and teach reverence to children. West's Liver Pills ad appears at the end.
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Charles Williams
South
Georgia
Fayls
Holy Sab- Memnens
Memontan Association
Sumter Superior Court Sessions Highlight Judge Fort Efficiency
Superior Court in Sumter has been in session since the 12th with Judge Fort delivering rapid, decisive rulings. Notable outcomes include not guilty in Hill Crawford rape, not guilty in Washington Davis and Ruben Harris larceny, guilty in Conley Thomas burglary with a 10 year penitentiary sentence, and guilty in Davenport burglary. Earlier, Edmond Tirant larceny was guilty with mercy recommendation, John Pickett assault was not guilty.
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Sumter Superior Court
Hill Crawford
Washington Davis
Ruben Harris
Conley Thomas
Davenport
Edmond Tirant
John Pickett
Comet Fabry Visible Without Telescope From Dawn Sky
A Comet Fabry discovered December 1 in Paris can be seen without a telescope by early risers in the northeastern sky, or with one in the head’s slender tail. By month’s end it is brightest and conspicuous in the western sky an hour after sunset, featuring a five to six degree tail and a nebulous glow around a bright nucleus. Also advertised is a claimed remedy, What's World's Wonder, said to treat rheumatism neuralgia burns bruises cuts and wounds, available from druggists.
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Fabry
Paris
Fires Destroy Wilson saw mill near Richland
A noon fire three miles south of Richland swept away Mr. Wilson’s saw mill amid strong winds. The slab pile is blamed. Jonah Daniel lost his horse, and two of his children narrowly escaped as the house burned with furniture saved none. Local reports mention fishing and remedies amid scattered ad text.
For Sale Cheap. A shes gy of yee manufac tele thi at this office.
A fragmentary notice describes a sale item and a telegraphic purchase offer. It mentions a man who reached Ausata Friday on a bicycle claiming to have ridden from New York en route to San Frantisco and Torpid Hyer, with unclear context and names. The text ends with a garbled line about druggists.
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Ausata
New York
San Frantisco
Torpid Hyer
Monde
Metiveneen
Ona
Dyepepelas
Fragments Hint at Housing Site Controversy
OCR fragment hints at a state dispute over a site at Mieconre, mentioning a ras event. Details are unclear but suggest a public project or development issue involving a state and local actors. The readable bits imply a planned action or confrontation at the site with potential stakeholder involvement.
Buena Vista and Mall Schedules Change This May
Schedule changes to the Buena Vista line start May 4 with trains running west and south. departures listed for Macon and other stops, with daily service including some exceptions. The bulletin notes timetable adjustments for northbound and cross-country trains and mentions variations by day and location.
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Mericus
Abe Pwerely Wecolber
Culag Moidine
Avery
Glissner
Stohey
P. L. Mize
J. P
G. M
Birmingham
Als
8. H. Black
Ab. Vigal
Snd
Americus, GA
J.R. Forrester
Albany
Fillemme
P. Basa & Sons
Les
Julia Pickett
DeJarnette
Dawson Fire Company
Andersonville
Kit Warren
Button Hole
Howard
Busted
Georgia Minstrels
Schley County
Joe Stevens
Cain Frazier
H. W. Barre
Brunswick & Western Railroad
Will Feagin
Reconpen
Seth Howe
M. L. Troutman
Rome
West
Superior Court
Wrens
Branswick Herald
Isq
Bella
Branswick and Western
Levison
Newcastle
Brunswick Herald
Richland
Judge Creech
Judge Perham
Quitman
Hook and Inc
Japan
China
Florida
Mieconre
Mall Sonth
Ib Accomatti
RAI
R. B
Plains
Preston
Lampki
Picon
Amelia
Buena Vista
Golne
Courrell
Coith
San Borth Chew
Lampkin
Plains of Dasa Clace
Piiday
Friendship
Dranseville
Patcloacae
Sun Bere
Providence
Boul
Bt. Ceesevsee
Rowe
P. My
Sen
Board” of Hearts
Conncil Chamber
Bilinson
Georgia Loan and ‘Trust Company
Grsitauleker
Itera Ee Cay
Georgia Loan Itrnat Company
Malow and Hornes
Prinor
Georgia Loan and Trust
Tae
Atents
Aes Stant
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