Gas accident ends life digging well at Arabi
A laborer digging a well on Rich Bowen's property at Arabi last week was overcome by gas and died before rescue. In Webster county a wedding occurred at the bride's father's home with R B Roberts and Miss Mattie Majors marrying. Also noted: Mr George T McGarrah, recently at Moore's Business University in Atlanta, is seriously ill at home. The piece laments progress on railroads in Americus. A case of a four year old killing a man with a wooden implement on Frank Carroll's plantation near Snow is recounted. Lumpkin Amateur troupe plans a charity play at Glover's opera house in Americus.
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Rich Bowen
Arabi
Webster County
R. B. Roberts
Mattie Majors
Jubilee Smith
George T. McGarrah
Moore's Business University
Atlanta
F Lank Carroll
Snow
Lumpkin
Glover's Opera House
Americus
Ms. Davison
Davison
Peter Faust
Peter Faust, A Neighbor of Mr. Davison's, Also Lost A Fine Horse Last Week. Ife
Serious Accident In Americus Affects Mrs Mitchells Son
A serious accident occurred Wednesday afternoon when the little son of Mrs. Mitchell fell ten feet from a window. He suffered head bruises but is not in danger. Dr. Miller attended him as local news notes mention various business and civic items including carpet sales and political commentary, with regional interest in Americus as a railroad hub. The piece also mentions Mr. Mobley studying law in Washington and regional economic expectations for a busy fall season.
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Mitchell
Lower Cotton Avenue
Miller
Wil
Will Mobley
Washington City
bin Americus
Ben Harris
Ben
Artesian Well
Taxable Property Increase Elevates Sumter County Leaders
The county sees a $516,000 rise in taxable property, with the exception of the 2nd District. The colored community contributes $51,528 to the increase, which is praised as a strong showing. Overall, Sumter county advances to the front rank in value.
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Old Sumter
Death of a Good Citizen Dr A J Hudson
Dr A J Hudson, long time resident and former physician turned druggist, died at his Americus home Friday morning after years of illness. Funeral held Friday at Oak Grove cemetery. city mourns a useful citizen.
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A. J. Hudson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Wedding in Dawson Prof L D Lockhart and Lena Harper
In Dawson at the bride's mother's residence at noon Wednesday, Rev. 2 W Davis officiated. The ceremony was quiet with no attendants and few friends present. The couple will travel to Blackshear to join the groom's father, and friends extend warm congratulations.
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Dawson
L. D. Lockhart
Lena Harper
W. Davis
Lockhart
C. A. Fricker
W. E. Lockhart
Charlie Chapman
W. M. Harper
Mrs. Lockhart
Wholesale Trade Surges In Americus Market
In Americus merchants note a booming wholesale trade with one dealer estimating annual sales near 800000 during the dull summer months and likely rising to about 500000 yearly when including winter. The scope reflects growing commercial activity in the area.
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Americus
Piles and Fistula Cured by Atlanta Specialist Visit
Dr Wd Tucker a Atlanta specialist will be in Americus Monday August Lith to treat piles and fistula. Free consultation at the Allen House. A cure guaranteed in every case undertaken. Refers to recently cured in Americas. Also notes a Macon death of Mrs Caldwell’s eight year old son from lockjaw, body transported to Americus and funeral held.
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Wd. Tucker
Atlanta
Americus
Allen House
Americas
Macon
Caldwell
Hannah Horton
First bale of cotton brought by a colored man to Americus
Tyler Mann, a plantation tenant on G W McNeil, stored the first bale of cotton at Harrold & Johnson's warehouse in Americus on Saturday. McNeil expects twelve bales to be brought in this week. The bale weighed about 500 pounds.
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Americus
Harrold& Johnson
Tyler Mann
G.W. McNeil
McNeil
Immigration car exhibit prompts county representation quest
The community debates whether Americus or Sumter County should be shown on the immigration car. Leaders urge leadership and quick action as Maj. Glessner plans a Northward tour with the exhibit, highlighting the state's resources and local production.
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Americus
Sumter County
Eith
Suter
Maj. Glessner
Prospects of fine crops in Dooly and Vienna growth
The Dooly Vindicator editor Howell reported from Americus that Dooly County looks to good crops. Vienna continues to boom now with a new railroad enhancing progress. The note ends with a local boast that Old Virginia Cheroots smoke as well as any five cent cigar, five for ten cents.
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Dooly
Howell
Dooly Vindicator
Americus
Vienna
Old Virginia
Busy Day at Sumter County Court and Borough Works
A busy Monday in Americus details commitment trials in Justice Court Judge Stubbs sets bonds for Solomon Williams and Matthew Jackson with October terms. Ordinary's Court hears Black will case with witnesses, then adjourns. County Commissioners meet. Sheriff records a capture in Schley County. Local notices praise water works tests and growth in property and housing.
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Justice Court
Stubbs
Me Fol Walters
Sol
Sumter Superior Court
Matthew Jackson
J. S. Witchcock
With
Sumter
Speer
Esse
D. A. Morrell
Joseph I
Mark
John Feagin
Sak Ping
Canvassing Begins For Thine Manufacturing Company Stock
Citizens are urged to subscribe to capital stock as committees report initial meetings and a $50,000 subscription. After delays and disputes the group plans to open the list to all voters, aiming for quick fund-raising if the community responds promptly.
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Thine Manufacturing Company
Mittee
Wreekbolge
Servie
Baptist Laymen Union Meets At Bethel Church
The Baptist Laymen Union of Winter County meets with Bethel Church on August 1 with President Chapin presiding. Minutes note new members enrollment from several churches and a motion to assign delegates by church membership. Afternoon session discusses duty of members to attend conference and thanks to host church for hospitality. Adjournment follows after mission reports and routine business.
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Baptist Laymen's Union of
Winter
Bethel
Iss
Chapin
J. E. Sieg
Bro. Chapman
B. F. Holsback
Oglethorpe Church
Be Harris
Pleasant Grove Church
A.snider
New Hope Church
A. Perry
Browell Howell
Friendship
Brethren Hart
Daniels
Sehnelde
al Bro
Daniel
Bro
Small
Fricalelis
Sheppard
Shiloh
Bro. Howell
Christ
Albany Artesian House Visit Sparks Local Debate
A garbled 19th century notice hints at delays and a potential exhibit mishap near Americus and Sumter. It mentions a small pie as a showing for the city and county and invites action during a visit to Albany at the Artesian House with per day pricing.
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Albany
Artesian House
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