Local notices and community updates in Americus
Community items report shifts in business as Racket proprietors close and move to Abbeville, while Ransom Godwin of Eufaula plans to stay several days. Visitors arrive by train for events, and J T A Mashburn of George a visits Americas and Sumter. Clay Bagley sells the Baggy Block to G M Byne. Mrs. B F Bell, widow of K F Bell, dies in Washington City, leaving friends in the area. M J Stevens returns to his post with Abraham Hirech on West Avenue. The steamer era sits before Council & McGar Warehouse. Capt J H Fer expected to return to Americus to work with a local dry goods house. Court-house square soon to get new planks. old ones removed. S A Walters reports a large sweet potato and a note on a 9 1/8 ounce sample. A pair of 8 8 8 shoes drew attention at a local store. Dr Benj Dillard of Aurora, Missouri endorses S S S for various ailments. Only two applications for lottmaster in Americus. T M Allen and David A Dudley named. Chief Iugo notes many shoe makes observed. Parents urged to keep children away from trenches under work on Mar streets to avoid injury.
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Sttles
Earl
Clay Bagley
Forsyth
Lee Streets
G. M. Byne
B. F. Bell
K. F. Bell
Washing- City
Aince
Ericua
M. J. Stevens
Marionity
Abraham Hirech
Ites Avenue
Olver
Council & McGar
J. H.fer
Americus
Ing
Court House Square
A. Walters
Ge Stapleton
Alliance
Sunty
Cotton Avenue
Benj. Dillard
Aurora
Lottmaster
T. M. Allen
David A. Dudley
Iiugo
The Reunion at Americus Brings Veterans Together
A large crowd attended the 5th reunion of the Fourth Georgia and other units in Americus on August 14 1889. Speakers included Hon Henry W Grady and Dr W H Philpot with a ceremonial flag presentation and a barbecue at the A P L warehouse. Thousands gathered for a parade, speeches, and mutual tribute to Confederate soldiers.
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Atlanta
Joan A. Coss
Americus
Georgia
General Assembly
F.G. Dubignon
Letter on Dooly county transfer to southwestern circuit
A brief note discusses Hon. E G Simmons from Sumter County and a bill to move Dooly County to the Southwestern circuit. It mentions a reply letter accompanied by endorsements from Dooly’s senator and representative, and a published bill for their publication fee. Also references medical claims about blood impurities and Swift's Specific. A cannon loaned for a veterans reunion and a union meeting at Union School House are noted.
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Cordelean
E.G. Simmons
Sumter County
Dooly
Dooly County
Simmons
Swift
Let Us Take Advantage of Cotton Bagging Will Stay
The article argues cotton bagging will dominate the 1800 crop and urges Americus to build a bagging mill to meet demand. It notes low machinery cost compared to wheeting, potential for cordage and warping production, and local trade advantage. It advertises barley malt whisky and lists warehouse personnel and hiring needs.
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Americus
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Apt. Smith
Henry W. Grady
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C. F. Crisp
Col
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W. H. Philpot
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Dixie
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Thornton Wheatley
Phil Cook
C. T. Furlow
Capt. Wright
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Bumter Light Guards
Wm. L. Johnson
Americus Volunteer Rifles
James M. D. King
Muckslee Guards
Willis A. Hawkins
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W.T. Adams
Fletcher Snead
Macon County
William Gilbert
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Robert Childs
C.T. Furlow
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Peter Donlavy
Donlavy
Union School House
L. G. Hudson
Tia
Rae Saag
Arthur Rylander
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SI Hawkins’ Market
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HE. R. Dean
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L. G. Council
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