Memorial Day parade and program announced in Americus
Memorial Day events outline a 4 PM procession forming at the old courthouse square, marching down Lee Street to Oak Grove Cemetery with marshals Col A. Cutts and assistants N. G. Prince A. Lock ett and J. C. Clarke, Americus Light Infantry making its public debut, and a detailed program at the cemetery including music, a benediction, and graves decoration. Also includes local real estate transfers, stock market notes, and an advertisement for Verill Paint and a big Leeton real estate deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Brass Band
Americus Light Infantry
Mintatera
Confederate Veterans, Memorial Association
Wide Awake Fire Company
Wheatley Fire Company
A. B. Campbell
Frank A. Hooper
Ben McLendon, Esq
Boston
W. M. Hayes
Americus Light
Infantry
Leoton
E E. Nysewander
Holmes Earl
Philadelphia
Barlow Place
Earl
Nysewander
Lee Steed
Shoes Sales Drive Boosts Promise of Big Discounts
Thornton Wheatley announces a major shoe sale redirection at his department, offering 25 percent back on every pair except Leader Doug lasa, and promotions tied to an upcoming stock take on February 1. He touts a wide in stock range for all ages and needs, from babies to the elderly, promising better quality and style at lower margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daniel
Douglasa
Georgia
Utton
Philosophy and architecture entwined in human perception
The essay argues that architecture and philosophy intersect as houses can evoke strong emotions and memories. It contrasts grim, haunted impressions with bright, welcoming homes, suggesting these reactions reflect deeper questions about history, occupants, and meaning.
Americus's Rise Tied to a Fishing Frolic Route
A faded reminiscence recalls how the Central railroad debated routing via Lumpkin and Pond Town before Americus earned a place on the map. A rich landowner Dick Snellings and leaders from Lumpkin fought over depot sites, rail subscriptions, and route terms, shaping the town’s early growth and architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Meyera
Richland
Dick Snellings
Central
Oglethorpe
Eufaula
Pond Town
Lumpkin
Dick Snelling
Chuyler
The
Central Company
Savannah
Chayler
Umpkin
Wassuccole
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J.B. Biyrs
Americus Corporations
Cook’s Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Ga
Beeley Brothers
Burling Blip
New York City
Danjna
Solona
Solon
Americas
Antares Arsene
Wellaum
John A Shaw
Champions Clothier and Outfitter
Forsyth Street
Motional Suing
Lous and
Preative Union
Lou Socety
United States
Onion Ae
Prain Seatmenta
Atocke
Bat
Jackson Street
Old Beliaf
Express
Hall's Drug Store
Mayes
W. D. Mayses
W. D. Haynes & Son
Don Esato
Lo Dr
Ofice
B. Hawklne
Hawkins & Puveous and
Iloronss of
Wei
W.T. Ragan
Lamar Street
Hugh M. Brown
Boal Soala
Tvlosracasok Geel Coligny
Jackson St
Y Sue Residenteen
R. T Byrd
Fire and Life Insurance
Telegraph
Mehitawtl
J. J Hanesley
Barlow Block
Georgia Loan and Trust Co
Home Company
Diamanta
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