Marriage in Preston joins G W Cole and Sarah Clark
At the residence of J R Stapleton in Preston on Sunday July 28 Rev J C Griffin united G W Cole of Preston and Miss Sarah Clark of Jefferson county in marriage. Also noted sewerage progress on College street, local Knights of Pythias organizing in Americus, Cordele traveler C C Minter joins Mr G W Glover, Hagerman returns to Americus, G N Dexter displays Old Third Georgia colors, Arthur Simmons plans to link DeSoto and Chokee with telegraph line, and a Birmingham excursion of 250 to 300 soulsLeft on WY&E road with two train sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stapleton
Preston
J. C. Griffin
G. W. Cole
Sarah Clark
Jefferson County
Arthur Simmons
Chokee
DeSoto
Birthday Party for Little Miss Amos Schumpert
A birthday lawn party was held Wednesday evening for Little Miss Amos Schumpert, with a large circle of friends. The Schumpert front yard glowed with Japanese lanterns and children’s laughter continued late into the night. Our Wholesale Trade reports D. M. Borum, traveling for P. C. Clegg & Co., moved thirty five cold car loads of merchandise in the past week, a sample of wholesale activity in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Schumpert
D. M. Borum
Messrs. P.C. Clegg &Co
Americus Ice Company repairs completed after telegraph request
The Americus Ice Company wired to Columbus on Tuesday for an expert to inspect and repair damages at their works. The specialist arrived Wednesday, worked through day and night, and the repairs were finished by four Thursday morning allowing the works to restart. Jack Cleghorn resigns as traveling sales for 85. Jacques Co. and plans a Florida venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Ice Company
Columbus
Shaw to quit dry goods with new Eastern stock
John R. Shaw advertises a major move from dry goods as he buys a fresh stock of clothing gent’s furnishings boots shoes and hats in Eastern markets. He seeks space to make room for arrivals while offering bargains to readers as dry goods summer goods and related items go out. A separate note reports Staf ford Stevens injured when a mule frightened by engine exhaust toppled his buggy, leaving him insensible with minor facial scratches and a shaved left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Shaw
Stafford Stevens
Stevens
Picnic in the 17th District a lively community event
The picnic in the 17th district drew an estimated 1500 to 2000 attendees. Feasts included 40 to 50 carcases barbecued along with boiled country hams fried chicken and baked pork. Speeches were delivered by EState Organizer Turner W A Wilson and Warren Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
W. A. Wilson
Warren Wells
Gas Lighting for Methodist Church Opens New Era
The Methodist church was lit by gas for the first time last night, with witnesses praising the brighter illumination. Plumbers Harris and Payne completed the installation and received high compliments for neat work. New Lumber Yard plans by Hays Luke and Hays to establish a large yard in the city on the 8 A. M. line near Sullivan Street, close to the car shops site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Harris & Payne
Messrs. Hays
Luke & Hays
Georgia
Sullivan Street
Stolen Knife Linked to Local Confectionery Theft
Mr. Clark’s store had small items vanish over time until Policeman Smith found a knife stolen from the confectionery and sold by Bob Turner, a colored boy who waited on him. Turner was arrested and jailed on a warrant for simple larceny.
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Laat
Clark
Smith
Bob Turner
Death of Mrs Hall in Buena Vista Typhoid Claims Life
Mrs Hall nee Carrie Buchanan daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Buchanan Buena Vista died in Buena Vista on Thursday morning from typhoid fever. She had many friends in Americas from childhood days and will be buried in Buena Vista at eight o'clock today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Carrie Buchanan
F. H. Buchanan
Buena Vista
Watermelon Seed Sale Noted in Early Season Trade
Mr A W Smith of this city sold to Mr John Louis Childs of Floral Park New York seeds from watermelons to be raised on one acre for 750 dollars. The Ruby Gold seeds, propagated by Smith, are claimed to be the sweetest and finest melons grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Smith
John Louis Childs
Floral Park
Local Homes Under Construction Report
Workmen rise to a second story on Mr. Calvin Carter s Lee Street residence. Mr. H D Watts finishes a second cottage on Forsyth Street. Mr George D Wheatley nears completion of his new home near Futlow Lawn on Lee Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Carter
Lee Street
H. D. Watts
Secord
Forsyth Street
George D. Wheatley
Futlow Lawn
Residence Change Notice For Mr L B Tower
Mr L B Tower has moved to the house behind Mrs Huling on Church Street. Night calls for coffina will be promptly answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. L
Tower
Building and Loan Associations and District Odd Fellows Meeting
Articles note two branch associations in Americus the American Building and Loan Association and the National Building Loan and Protective Union stockholders report satisfaction and prompt payments with loans soon expected the district meeting of the Americus Odd Fellows on August 6 with a large colored gathering and Bethesda Baptist as venue plus a report that court stenographer Emmett Barnes completed the Woolfolk evidence record exceeding eleven hundred pages with motions and related paperwork marking a state sized filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
American Building and Loan Association
National Building, Loan and Protective Union
Minneapolis
Recorder
R. T. Byrd
American Association
Elbert Hoad
Ed. Clarke
Bank of Americas
Americus Jodge of Odd Fellows
Georgian
Americas Lodge
Odd Fellows
Bethesda Baptist Church
Forest Street
Telegraphic Sparks On The 8 A M Road Progress Report
The telegraph line on the 8 A M road nears completion with Lumpkin and Richland offices opened by Superintendent Stone. The first message invited President Hawk to the August barbecue in Lumpkin. About ten miles remain to Louvale before completion. Plains of Dura office to open today. Also mentions Pure Blackberry Cordial for summer child ailments and dysentery. Cook's Pharmacy 439 Cotton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Lumpkin
Richland
Hawkine
Louvale
Plains of Dura
Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Barbecue Dinner Planned in Lumpkin August
Lumpkin residents announce a large barbecue in Lumpkin on the ith of August. The public is invited and efforts will be made to arrange an extra train from Americas to accommodate attendees from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Stewart
Americas
Richland High School to Welcome Prof Merritt in Fall
Richland High School will be led this fall by Prof W B Merritt Jr who will take charge after years at Ellaville where he built a first class school. Richland residents praise his conscientious temperament and urge parents to enroll their children.
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Richland High School
W. B. Merritt, Jr
Merritt
Ellaville
Richland
Railroad race to Savannah tightens in Montgomery county
A Savannah Morning News report notes two railroad projects in Montgomery county moving fast. The Savannah, Americus and Montgomery line employs about 300 workers on the Ohoopee river east bank, nearing its crossing. the Savannah and Western is grading on the west bank. The rival lines run close, then diverge toward McRae and Eastman, with lines reportedly within six hundred feet at one point. Contractors show steady supplies from Savannah, and both outfits appear to be racing to complete to Savannah by year end. Additionally, Willie Reese of Maco's Mammoth Concert Co. plans suits for damages against the Georgia Southern for missing trunks, causing a canceled show, while the S. A. M. road arranged transport to Cordele to retrieve the act, delivering a creditable performance despite some disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Montgomery County
Morning News
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad
Savannah and Western Railway
Savannah
Americus and Montgomery
Ohoopee
Savannah and Western
McRae
Eastman
Americus
Montgomery
Central
Savannah and
Western
Col. Hawkins
Willie Reese
Maco’s
Mammoth Concert Co
Opera House
Georgia Southern
Macon
Cordele
Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College Ad
RK Lowe broker and commission merchant promotes Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College Milledgeville. Institution cites growth since 1880 with a large faculty ready to prepare students for university work or life. Courses for women with free tuition and teacher training certificates for public schools. Only strictly military school in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Georgia College
Middle Georgia Military and Agricultural College
Milledgeville
Professor Gannon to resign as Savannah superintendent
Prof Gannon has submitted his resignation to the president of the board of education. The decision is final and he will return to Savannah. A number of applicants are seeking the superintendent post, with a selection likely to take some time. In Americas he earned the board’s high regard for elevating local schools, and the Recorder expresses regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannon
Board of Education
Savannah
Americas
Adjudged Insane Local Machinist Committed to Asylum
Mr J J Sloan a well known practical machinist in the county was examined by the ordinary and the jury declared him insane and a fit subject for the asylum He was carried to Milledgeville on the afternoon train by his brother B J Sloan Citizens of Americus express deep sympathy for Mr Sloan and his family hoping his condition is only temporary and that he may be returned home soon
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J. J. Sloan
Milledgeville
B.j.sloan
Americus
Americus the Metropolis of Southwest Georgia
Americus is praised as the prosperous trade center and railroad hub of Southwest Georgia. The piece lauds unity, growth, and anticipated rail connections, noting freight-rate gains, a salubrious climate, pure water, and ongoing industrial and civic progress. It projects Americus as a model city and future state admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelean
Commonwealth
Americus
Georgia
Americas
Railroad Commission
Chattahoochee
Ocmulgee
Montgomery
Savannah
Separation and habeas corpus leading to custody agreement
A separation between Mr and Mrs Will Quinn ends with a mutual agreement supervised by counsel. The court approves that Mrs Quinn retains custody until the child is two years old, after which custody shifts to Mr Quinn. The fourteen month old child remains with the mother for now. Mr Quinn stays at the Allen House until Thursday. Mrs Quinn resides in Leeton. A second notice asks Sumter County voters to indicate support or opposition to a proposed stock law by August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Quinn
Sumter County
House OF Representatives
Atlanta
Gaa
B‘il
Stustons
Wrigurt Brapr
P L Holt Hawkins buy corner residence for four parkfront lots
Messrs P L Holt and C C Hawkins have bought the corner residence near Rees Park. They plan to improve the home and divide the lot into four building lots fronting Rees Park and one on Taylor Street where Mr Holt will build a residence for his mother. Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as cure for swamp fever intermittent fever and malaria with warnings against quinine and side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azore
P. L. Holt
C. C. Hawkins
Rees Park
Sunday chase ends in arrest of Ellaville pair
A Sunday pursuit across Sumter County ends with Jerry Hill and Minnie Stewart captured after a long escape from Ellaville. Hill wounded in the leg, captured near a Harrold Johnsons Co. property. Minnie Stewart turned over to the Ellaville Sheriff after a new bond was posted. Sheriff Allen and Deputy Forrest led the manhunt, aided by local volunteers.
Crop Prospects Rise Across Sumter And Adjoining Counties
Reports from Sumter and nearby counties describe the finest crops yet in the region. James Castleberry notes excellent corn and cotton prospects in district 17. Charley Hays in Sumter is praised for top crop potential while W P Jowers of Webster County calls his corn unrivaled though cotton weaker. W R Allen of Schley reports unprecedented prospects and merchants in Columbus boosting farmers’ fortunes, signaling Americus must watch its lead.
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Sumter
James Castleberry
Lth
Charley Hays
W. P. Jowers
Webster County
W. R. Allen
Schley County
Schley
Columbus
Americus
Veterans' Reunion in Our City Aug
A Confederate veterans reunion will be held in this city on August. Citizens are urged to assist, as an estimated ten thousand visitors are expected. The soliciting committee reports good progress and requests generous support for the event and its blessings this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Governor Hawkes Letter Describes Crystalli charm
Governor McEnery of Louisiana receives a letter from A K Hawkes praising a crystal eye for its brilliant softness and pleasantness. The missive, dated January 23, is quoted with remarks on superiority and gracious qualities. The fragmentary text references Baron Rovag and mentions Louisiana and Alexandria context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisia
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Knights of Pythias
C. C. Minter
G. W. Glover
Hagerman
Canada
G. N. Dexter
Madison, Ga
Third Georgia Regiment
WY. &E
Birmingham
Jack Cleghorn
K. Jaques & Co
Florida
Cleghorn
Thave
Soul
Tever
A.J. Anytin
Eureka Springs
Ark
Justice Court Room
Oliver
Justice Court
Court House
Grand Jury
Foreign Building Associations
RK. Lowe
Broker and Commission Merchant
Americas, Ga
Jerry Hill
Minnie Stewart
Chiingo
Min Minnie Stewart
Sehley
Supering
Minnie
Jerry
Bandemey
Lingo
Feagin
Mitchell
Bob Hill
Hill
Forrest
Sherif Forrest
17Th
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Warren Worsham
Mr. Hays
Hays
Charley
Barrow
Sheriff Allen
Ley
D. McEnery
Lavarnai
Dre Eg Eldridge
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