Imported Rats and a Mad Tree in Americus Conundrum
A curious note reports Jake Israels finding a box of lemons containing six young rats which were killed. Separately a mad dog bit a tree in Americus, whose leaves were gathered by ladies and now the tree dies, raising fears of leaf poisoning. A Committee of Arrangement for the Sunday School Convention at Andersonville on Friday May 21 includes W. H. Grover and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Israels
Americus
Andersonville
W. H. Grover
W. B. Harrison
A. J. Clark
D. H. Stubbs
B. L. Joiner
R. d. Slappey
Foreclosure and local notices from Americus
Sheriff White foreclosed a mortgage on the Sumter Republican held by the Bank of Americus for about 250 dollars. Mrs. Hancock, in Macon, is expected to arrive to file a claim and post bond. Col. C. W. Hancock's mortgage stands as the loan. Also announced is a Sunday School Excursion train to the Andersonville meeting on the third Friday in May with Central railroad fares of 45 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, from Americus and nearby areas. Frank Gyles died after several weeks of heart dropsy. born in South Carolina, he came to Americus around 1870 and leaves a wife and children. He was respected and prepared for death. rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Sumter Republican
Bank of Americus
Hancock
Macon
Col. C. W. Hancock
Sunday School Association
Andersonville
Central Railroad
Americus
Frank Gyles
F. A. Gyles
Mr. Gyles
South Carolina
Antioch
Lumpkin
W. H. Tatum
Antoch
Americas
Lumpkia
Col. Hawkins
Masons
Preston
C. F. Crisp
Washington
Board of Commissioners
Messrs
Cobb
Huntington
Charlie Barlow
Colorado
Hawkinsville
John Windsor
Charlie
Atlanta
Lampkin
BE. P. Chamberlin
Dawson Manufacturing Company
A.P. & L. Excursions Offer Gala School Picnic Day
A large lot of nobby straw hats from Calvin Canter & Son and news on A. P. & L. excursions. The railroad runs this week have proven popular, with Friday set as the school pupils annual picnic day. Arrangements prioritize children's comfort and safety with affordable fares and music on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Canter & Son
Road extension drives Lumpkin a nd Stewart chatter
In Lumpkin and Stewart counties, excitement grows over the A. P. & L. line extension toward Antioch with surveys resuming and funds nearing the $25,000 goal. Locals praise the road’s impact on trade and travel while plans to cut routes tighten competition with Columbus and Bainbridge.
Resolutions of the Bar in Americus Ga April 28 1886
The Americus Bar met at 4 P M at Col N A Smiths office to act on the Judge salary bill favorably reported by the House Judiciary committee. Resolutions endorse adequate salaries for judges, support the salary bill, and urge representatives to vote for passage. Also notes a rumored road deal and the Andersonville Convention with Schley and Macon counties attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americus Bar
Gol. N. A. Smith
House Judiciary Committee
W. A. Hawkins
Dupont Guerry
Congress
C. F. Crisp
Big excursion to Lumpkin tomorrow prompts steady Stewart for Crisp
Stewart is solid for Crisp and another big excursion to Lumpkin is planned tomorrow. A rain brightened gardens yesterday while the State Grand Lodge of Good Templar will meet in Columbus in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
State Grand Lodge of Good Templar
Columbus
W. M. Tullis
Croghan
Church Street
Southwestern News
Dawson
C. A. Estabrook
Ohio
Georgia
Cincinnati
Official Council Proceedings Regular Meeting in Georgia 1886
The minutes note attendance and adjournment with reports on sewer needs on Finn Street, pound arrangements with W D Haynes, and a new street ordinance extending Council authority during tournament hours. The Finance and Real Estate committees report against the Colored Real Estate Association petition, and stamp petitions on Hampton Street are referred. Bills listed and quarter-ending financials approved. Also Boston Corbett complains in Washington about a government patent for an eighty-acre claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aminious
Felder
Ald
Roney
Willisats
Glover
Oliver
Bell
Bort
Schneider
Finn Street
W. D. Haynes
Ciel Street
Troup
RA An
Real Estate Association
Colored Men
Neil Picket
Hampton Streat
Pidell Oxford
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Americus Recorver
Daily Recorder
Dailiiy Ecariler
Cal
Ineerton Boa
Iblishi
Wy, Glessner
Jas, Falcxen
Stewart
Luapxin
Avestione
Georgia Minstrel Band
Sawyer's Mill
CG. M. Wheatley
Col
H. Hawkins
Judge Kendrick
Stewart County
Court House
Grand
Traverse
Sawyer’s Mill
Will Perkins
M. P. Pickett
Latimer
Vorbett
Laurxin
Georgia Midland
Midland
Bainbridge
Tom
Buena Vista
Box Springs
Wheeler & Bragan
Ameritus
Bob Sullivan
Billy Perkins
Col. E. G. Simmons
Daniel House
Eeeraipia
Tatum
Hannghatchee Valley
Florence
A. Hawkins
Durant Gurray
Bilaville
Linderman
Savannah
Dublin
Schley
Sumter County
J. W. Walters
R J. Wheeler
Miss Darley
Justice J. B. Scott
Reconpes
Official Council
Ewer
Felica Department
Dees
Rsesene
Chatman Finance
Boston Corbett
John Wilkes Booth
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Isoceran Company
Smeriona
Pari
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