Local notices and auction sale details from Americus 1886
Fragments report a fire incident at Jack Parker’s place with a smoke house break in and meat stolen. Also notes a temporary tax collector appointment by Ordinary Speer. Auction sale of Davie and Callaway stock in Americus on May 1. Rail fare notices for Hill statue unveiling and Eufaula tournament. Burglar Frank A Davenport sentenced to twenty years. Promotes Dell as city park potential site. Smith's Bile Beans advertised for neuralgia relief at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Parker
Americus
Davie & Callaway
J. J. Gnanpenny
Central Railroad
Atlanta
Frank A. Davenport
Hudson
B.P Hollis
E.q
Foundry and Machine Shop Suggested for Americus
The writings promote Americus Georgia as the prime location for a foundry and machine shop to repair steam engines and machinery. It notes abundant local engine stock and potential rail work from A. P. & L. and along the Central Road, arguing a capable entrepreneur could quickly build a profitable operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Bich
Americus
Macon
Iso
Wide Awake Bands Concert and Indies Festival Honor Boys
A light attendance did not dampen satisfaction as the Wide Awake Bands concert and Indies festival, led by the Lanes and mard ladies, drew praise for effort and value. Billy Reynolds wowed the crowd with his comic songs, including a frog number, while the Indies served a superb, low priced spread. Proceeds benefited the boys, with a neat sum raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iby
Billy Reynolds
Memorial Day Observance Rain Delays Cemetery Ceremony
Memorial Day plans were simple but disrupted by sudden rain just before the cemetery gathering to decorate soldiers' graves. The cemetery was cleaned and wreaths laid, yet rain prevented the assembly though the community’s memory remained strong as a tribute beyond pomp.
Advertised Letters Remaining in the Am erican Post Office
The notice lists unclaimed letters sorted by initial letter. Names include Mrs Melvina Battle, Jerry Bank, Griffin Bacon, Anna Bart, Mrs Elizabeth Bell, Mariette Blackmon, Mrs Lou Blanka, Mrs Lenora Banch, Miss Susan Call, William Camp Geld, J E Corley, Albert Gurrer, Wm Henry Harris, Dock Hawkson, G W Hancock, Mr Jessie Frank H Oson, Mr Litha Jones, John Bareh Johe BoD, Louis Mitchell, Ryland F Mitchell, BR Mitchell, G F Sammons, Miss Anner Seroes, Henry Stalling, Mrs Sarah A Tatum, Mr Georgia Umphrey, Mrs Carry Wodkins, Margerett Weldon. The notice warns to claim within thirty days or letters will forward to Dead Letter Office. Publication from April 25, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Ofice
Mra
Melvina Battle
Jerry Bank
Griffin Bacon
Anna Bart
Elizabeth Bell
Mariette Blackmon
Lou A Blanka
Lenora Banch
Susan Call
William Camp Geld
J. E. Corley
Albert Gurrer
Georgia Umphrey
W—Misa
Wodkins
Margerett Weldon
Bomey
P. M. Ausorions
Watermelons Planted In Abundance Near Americus
About two hundred acres are planted in watermelons around Americus. Specific owners include Lewis Smith with forty acres on the McCrary place, A. J. Buchanan and George Tarpio with thirty acres on the old Mize place, Capt. 8. McGarrah with twenty five, George Seig with twenty five, George Turpin with ten to fifteen on his home place, plus several smaller patches from three to ten acres. A recent hail storm damaged young plants in some areas, tearing leaves and forcing possible replanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Lewis Smith
McCrary Place
A. J. Buchanan
George Tarpio
Mize Place
Capt
McGarrah
George Seig
George Turpin
New Stock of Fashionable Spring and Summer Millinery
Joun R. SHAw invites inspection of new millinery stock direct from major manufacturers. Includes hats and bonnets trimmed and untrimmed plus flowers wreaths feathers ornaments ribbons and more at satisfactory prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joun R. Shaw
Pickers Withdraws From Legislative Candidacy
M. B. Pickers withdraws from public view as a candidate for the Legislature citing protracted illness and wish for quietude, noting a withdrawal of his name from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
M. B. Pickers
For sale Cheap A good buggy of best manufacture
Advertisement notes a high quality buggy for sale at a local office inquiry. It calls it the best manufacture and directs readers to inquire at the office for details. The item is presented as a straightforward sale with no additional specifications or conditions.
Death of W. R. Stewart Tax Collector and longtime citizen
Mr W R Stewart former Tax Collector for Stewart county died after a brief illness of jaundice and complications. Born in Monroe county sixty one years ago next July he moved here before the war, served in the fight and returned with a lost leg. He served county in trust positions and was completing a third term as Tax Collector. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev J O A Clark and Rev A J Campbell in attendance. vast community respect noted for a life of honesty and Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainy
W. R. Stewart
Pipers
Atlanta
Stewart
Monroe County
Americus and
Suwter County
Methodist Church
J.O. A.clark
A. J. Campbell
The
Baptist Church
Cork tree curiosity noted in Elbert county front yard
In Beckersville and Elbert county observers report a cork tree growing near the old Bucker place. The cork oak bark is thick and ridged, yielding cork material comparable to that used in bottles. A cork tree stands before Dr. J A Fort’s Lamar street home planted about thirty years ago by a Mr Thompson, about a foot in diameter and thirty feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckersville
Wich
Bucker Place
Elbert County
Georgia
Europe
Africa
Amenes
Tallahassee
Fla
W. T. Jones
Roberts
Col.archard
Spain
Portugal
Albany News
J A. Fort
Lamar Street
Thompson
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed for Wounds and Sores
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted as the world’s best for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands, corns, and all skin eruptions. It guarantees to cure piles or no pay required. Sold by Porgala De and J. Eldridge. LPF, eh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porgala de
I. J. Eldridge
LPF
Savannah Dublin and Western Short Line to Run to Macon in October
Savannah officials led by A B Linderman reveal plans for the Savannah Dublin and Western Short Line to connect Savannah to Macon by October with track laying to begin July 5. Contracts for locomotives and cars are signed with Baldwin and Du re Company. The project envisions Birmingham coal imports to Venezuela and a Savannah Birmingham link, with 1,000,000 pledged for the Birmingham branch and work starting May 1 on the Savannah Macon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Dublin
Dalesn
Macon
A. B. Linderman
Yesterys
Linderman
Atlantic
Ere
Rodgers
England
France
Venezuela
Amas
United States
Sof
Birmingham
Ala
Ee F New Company
Vers
Western
Birm
Hogland
Beaver Steamship Line
Liverpool
Georgia
Castle Garden
Gage
Central
Mr. Lindeman
Serenading at Crisp and Prince Homes by Wide Awake Band
Friday night the Wide Awake Band serenaded Hon. C. F. Crisp at his residence to express affection for his leadership. Crisp thanked the band for their music and good will, then the procession moved to the homes of N. G. and J. K. Prince for further serenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Americus Georgia Voted Healthful City Offers Paradise
A clipped article describes Americus in Southwest Georgia as a desirable residence and business center. It touts a plateau setting 400 feet up, mild winters, year round flowers, an opera house, a 2000 volume library, abundant game and fish, strong schools, and appeals as the healthiest wealthiest city in the region with attractive inducements compared to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avericos
Arconoss
Americus
South West
Georgia
Apa
Finch
Florida
A P L extension route developments near Richland
A. P. & L. railroad work near Richland shows depot enlargement and express service planned for next week. Florence area residents boost a subscript list to lure a Florence extension. Engineers revised routes after finding terrain between Columbus and Cusseta roads impracticable, proposing a new line north of Lampkin behind the Cole place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FP
Lumpkin Inn
Richland
Columbus
Eufaula
Americus
Chattahoochee River
Florence and Vicinity
Florence
Fountains
Seaboard
Engineer Corps
Cusseta
Johnston's Place
Lampkin
Cole Place
Fine Carrara marble monument for father in Oak Grove Cemetery
Mr. F. M. Coker of Atlanta placed a tall eighteen foot Carrara marble monument over his father’s grave in Oak Grove Cemetery. The tall shaft features oak and grape vines with neat inscriptions. Crafted in Italy and shipped directly to America, the project was directed and contracted by Jon Walton & Co. of Atlanta with Mr Walton supervising erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Coker
Atlanta
Oak Grove
Italy
Americas
Jon’ Walton
Knights Templar Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
Kuights Templars DeMolay Commandery No 5 Knights Templar held their annual election Friday night the 23d inst for officers to serve for the ensuing year The following Sir Knights were chosen M B Council Em Commander WT A Donn Generalissimo John E Sullivan Captain General Henry B Davia Prelate H D Watts Senior Warden E J Brooks Junior Warden C Shepherd Treasurer Thomas B Gresno Recorder Thomas B Grisham Standard Bearer Jes H Taamon Sword Bearer PR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Gresno
Thomas B. Grisham
Jes
H. Taamon
Roll of Sumter County Volunteers and local war effort
A fragment from a Sumter County page notes uniform details for company privates and officers, donors pledging 11508 in one day, and farmers offering cotton crops for the Southern cause. It includes Captain W. L. Johnson and several officers, a long private roster, railroad optimism with bonds to reach Birmingham, and an obituary for Roberts Chambliss aged 22 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hawkins
Sumter County
W. L. Johnson
Winn
W. T. Toole
A. R. Brown
Wm. Sirrine
A. F
R. M. Bizel
R. A. Brown
J. M. Bhiver
M.M. Dunlap
Pith
Jno
W. Finn
Sumter
County
Little Roberts
P. I
Annie Chambliss
A. G. Speer
Lite Roberts
Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunter County
R.R. Stewart
Speer
Magnolia Dell
Guerry
Foundry and Machine Shop
Bucklen
Geo. Bivins
C. Bram
M. H. Brewer
KR. T. Foster
Samuel Bivins
BR. Guinn
C. Byrd
UL. P. Howell
G. BR. Clayton
J. Ironmonger
J. Keaves
J. C. Joiner
R. R. Brown
U. Kunzie
J. W. Bowring
Jas. Lowry
W. M. Clarke
D. G. Coker
L. H. Carter
Cheeves
B. L. Duan
D. W. Hancock
M. C. Green
J. BR. Jennings
E. B. Hill
Wm. Jackson
R. H. Daniels
Hardy
T. Furlow
N. A. Duncan
Duke Hamil
J.J. Foster
J.J. Murray
D. J. Felder
Suran Hote
Casrsa
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