New Drug Store to Open on Cotton Avenue
Mr W A Cook, long with Dr Eldridge, will open a drug store on Cotton Avenue in the room formerly occupied by Geo Davis. Deaths include Mrs H A Forrester wife of County Commissioner R A Forrester of Lee County from hemorrhagic fever. Also notes on gin sale, new town boom along A F P & L line, a 72 pound watermelon exhibit by J W Price, infant death of Chuerry, funeral for B H Josney, and an upcoming marriage request for Prof L D Lockhart and Lena Harper with Walter Davis to manage Dawson branch drug store starting September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cook
Dr. Eldridge
Cotton Avenue
Geo. Davis
H. A. Forrester
Forrester
R. A. Forrester
Lee County
Glessner
J. W. Price
Sumner
Worth County
Georgia
Walter Davis
Dawson
Messrs. A. &D. FF. Davenport
Dawson Journal
Picking Cotton and a Noted Alligator Sighting
Sumter county farmer Frank Herndon announces start of cotton picking and expects a bale ready for ginning within days as cotton opens rapidly. A Smithville admirer brings a three foot young alligator captured in Lee county, shown at P H Williams store Tuesday attracting much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herndon
Sumter County
Ife
Ol. E.G. Simmons
Smithville
Lee County
P. H. Williams
Three new cotton bales bring brisk sales in Americus
Americus received three bales on Wednesday with two from Clegg & Coney and the Investment Company overseen by Wise. all sold or slated for shipment at 20 cents per pound. Bale weights were 520, 445, and 460 pounds with Harrold & Johnson storing one bale. Also noting the death of Schley County resident William Cheney and the passing of Mr. D. M. Borum’s father, plus the loss of a five-year-old girl in the New 11th District from congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
C.C. Clay
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Clegg & Coney
Furlow Place
Americus Inestment Co
Wm. Cheney
Schley County
Billy
Schley
D. M. Borum
Messrs. P. C. Clegg & Co
Snow
Dooly County
Borum
Geo. Deas
11Th District
Conductor Capt. P L Young Onto New York Visit
Capt P L Young popular Southwestern road conductor left yesterday for Binghampton New York his old home. He has been in Georgia five years and this is his first return. A former Federal soldier he will attend several reunions of old comrades and plans to speak for Georgia and her people to attract more residents to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
P. L. Young
Binghampton
N. Y
Ile
Georgia
Change of Bane at Wheatley’s Store on Jackson Street
In Monday morning shift changes, Wil Allen replaces Lee Allen in the dress goods department at Mr. Whornton Wheatley’s Jackson Street store for the coming year. Henry Davis will join George D. Wheatley on Cotton Avenue after September 1. Rev J H Cawood of Smithville has been adjudged insane and moved to the Milledgeville asylum. A Speight’s spring barbecue club meeting featured hearty dining, singing by Jesse Stallings, and lively poker. Lightning struck a new two story building near Cordele depot, causing major damage to rafters but owner unknown. A California liquid fruit remedy, Byrup of Figu, is advertised by E J Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane
Wil Allen
Whornton Wheatley
Jackson Street
Lee Allen
New York
Speight’s Spring
Jesse Stallings
Preston
Jesse
Cordele
Henry Davis
John R. Shaw
Giorge D. Wheatley
Cotton Avenue
Davis
Wheatley
J. H. Cawood
Smithville
Milledgeville
A Brilliant Marriage at Presbyterian Church
A very happy wedding took place at the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 140 o'clock with Prof Carl Schneider leading the wedding march. The ceremony for Mr T B Hooks and Miss Leila Shepherd was performed by Rev A J Campbell. The couple left for a bridal trip at 2 17, amid well wishers and a lavish dining at the bride’s father home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Shepherd
W. G. Carter
Kate Royal
Charles Council
Anna Merritt
Furlow
The
Baptist Church
Campbell
Tom Stallings
Lee Allen
Southwestern
Hooks
Sumter County
Council & Hooks
J. D. Shepherd
Sumter
Water works test proves powerful pumps in Americus
The plugs were tested Thursday morning with a strong water stream fed by two engines. One engine operates by day and the other at night, delivering hydraulic pressure without needing the tank. The test impressed observers as a stable fountain streamed from the plug in front of the stable, claimed to be worth a million dollars to Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innain
Dog Prince
Americus
Death of Col Maxwell at 82 in Americus and Lee County
Col W A Maxwell died at his home Thursday morning after weeks of illness. He lived much of his life on a farm, moved to Americus in 188?, and split time between the city and Lee County. A Baptist and a conservative man, he will be buried at Oak Grove cemetery at p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Maxwell
W.A. Maxwell
Ife
Americus
Ism
Lee County
The
Baptist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bargains at Forsyth Street Headquarters
After closing an engagement with John R. Shaw, the dealer will be pleased to see friends and the public seeking bargains in dry goods and other merchandise at the well known headquarters Nos. 117 and 119 Forsyth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Democratic Third District nominates Crisp for Congress
The Third Congressional District Democratic convention met at Ta ma's Glover opera house called by Capt. A. Cobb. Delegates from counties elected C. C. Smith chair, John A. Cobb secretary, and nominated Judge Crisp by acclamation for Congress. The body endorsed Cleveland and Thurman and praised Chas. P. Crisp's past service. An executive committee was formed with W. H. Love as chair and a slate of district officers chosen. The meeting adjourned sine die with thanks to Glover and the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Glover's Opera House
Ta Ma
Anguat Tat
Ain A. Cobb
Sumter County
Woh
Love
Willian
Peacock
W.W. Pendleton
Dodges
CLC
Duncan
Houston
J.J. Russell
Irving
R.C. Jordan
Pulaski
LL. W. Dixon
M. Cheney
Schley
St. Louis
Cleveland
Thurman
Congress
Mon
Chas, PY
Crisp
W. W. Fitzgerald
C.C. Smith
Putaali
Crikp
Flo
Isame
N. A. Smith
Sumter
Cody Keen
Maron
C. Smith
D. 2B. Fitzgerald
Stewart
J. B. Hudson
Webster
W. H. Love
Coffee
Third Congressional District
W.H. Love
William McRea
Dodge
Dooly
W. D. Nottingham
I. J. Russell
Irwin
Laurens
J. R. Cocke
Lee
Clr. Keen
Macon
Calvin Melhen
Montgomery
CU. Smith
L. W. Dixon
Selley
KE. T. Hickey
Wanted ripe figs for preserving at Recorder office
Classified note seeks ripe figs for preserves with inquiry directed to the Recorder office. No date or name attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Office
A Vindication of Col Hawkins in Local Debate
A letter from Justice of Americus argues in defense of Col Hawkins amid clashes over railroad stock and Central interests. It asserts loyalty to the Americus P & L company, explains stock moves, disputes warehouse plans, and stresses local cotton trade gains from A. L. & L. efforts, urging support for Hawkins and allied interests.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A. Bell
J. W. Wheatley Co
Bell
City of
James Chuerry
B. H. Josney
Tullis & Jossey
L. D. Lockhart
Lena Harper
Diea
California
Byrup
E. J. Eldridge
T. A. Hooke
Leila Shepherd
Presbyterian Church
Seep Co
C. Duncan
Prest
J. W. Pendleton
Col
Hawkins
Mr. Barrer
Tan
AJM & Lb
Col. Hawkins
Central
Americus Investment Company
Baby Road
A. 1 & Lerand
ALT. & L
Williford
Watehman
Watchman
Dam
Arne
Ocmulgee
Anet
AL PL
Sam
Justice
Marion
Dooly and Lee
Albany
Eufaula
Columbus
Hawkinsville
South
Columbis
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