Hog hunted near city weighs 170 pounds after dressing
Charlie Mize, son of Tax Receiver Mize, shot a wild hog by Muckalee creek. The 170 pound animal was dressed and sold in the city. The Wide Awake brass band and many locals attended a railroad barbecue in Fort Valley, returning that night after a day of pleasure. Mr Kennedy’s party left the old court house yard, encamping with ox wagon and two dogs, receiving many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Mize
Mize
Muckalee
Fort Valley
Kennedy
Old Court House Yard
A Good Rule At Albany Trains Get One Hour Wait
The Central railroad now waits only one hour for the B. and W. train at Albany and then departs. It was found to be a non paying schedule if it waited longer. The sewerage of America is criticized as inadequate with unbearable odors in places, calling for a thorough system alongside water works. A new baggage car from Ohio has been refurbished at the A. P. and L. shops and is now in service, presenting a handsome appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
Albany
Americas
Ohio
A. P.& L. Railroad
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Millan
Tennessee
Sunset
Carlisle
Tance
West
Indiana
Jorter
Harrison
Peter
Dudley Ring
Dawson
New York
North Carolina
Board of Health
Style a Chain and Watermelon Syrup News Snippets
Tuesday Will Scarborough discovers a missing chain but watch remains. Watermelon Syrup features D A Carter showing a watermelon juice syrup with J F Johnson supplying a bottle and label. Stockholders meet at the aldercourt house to elect officers and adopt bylaws. Died Thursday night Litt Spivey dies near the Flint river after a long illness. Sumter loses a valued citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Carter
Georgia
J. F. Johnson
Smithville
Returned barber Joe Parker visits Americus after seven years
Joe Parker, a colored barber who left Americus seven years ago, returned yesterday. He says he owns seven barbershops and was en route to Jacksonville, Florida, with plans for an eighth when he was denied admission to Americus due to yellow fever concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Parker
Americus
Joe
Jacksonville
Fla
Lima beans seed shipment signals profitable truck farming
Messrs A W Smith and Bivins shipped twenty five bushels of Lima beans to Peter Henderson and Co New York as the first consignment. The beans are gathered every eight days and more seed shipments are expected, showcasing profitable suburban farming. Also notes fall mood in Americus amid cotton trade optimism and inland city quarantine contrasts during yellow fever.
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Riday
A. W. Smith
Bivins
Peter Henderson & Co
New York
Mr. Smith
Atlanta and Florida railroad to Americus route discussion
The piece notes support for a direct Atlanta and Florida railroad line to Americus and reflects on past planning errors. It mentions the Sumter County Sunday School Association’s next session at Double Branches on the fourth Thursday in August and invites attendance with baskets, offering a banner for the top singing school. It also reports a runaway scare involving A F Sherlock’s horse, a death in Hamilton of Dr C A Brooks’s infant, H W Howard’s death on Lee Street, and a forged order case against Henry Mitchell in Hudson.
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Henry Mitchell
Mesara
J. B. Scott & Son
Hudson
Leesburg
Americus
Death of an Infant in Friendship Destroys Family Sorrow
The twelve month old son of Mr. Wiley Carter died at his home in Friendship on Thursday. The sorrowing parents have the sincere sympathy of every one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Howard
Lee Street
Wiley Carter
Friendship
Sumter Georgia Leads In Tax Returns A Banner County
Sumter county leads for Georgia with large tax return increases and detailed district figures. The tax receiver Mize shares county totals including land value, city property, bank stock, and household goods. The report notes Sumter’s growth and lists property values, cotton stock, and overall valuation up to April 1, 1888, while forecasting further improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Banner County
Georgia
Mize
Cope
Americus
Killing in Stewart and depot disturbances report
A report from Stewart notes a killing near the depot when Clebe Washington was shot by Abe Leamon after a dispute at a boarding house. The coroner ruled justifiable homicide. The article also describes lively scenes at the ALP and L depot with a wagon crash, a dog fight, and a subsequent brawl between two women over the dogs. Additional items describe heat stroke at the Allen House, a cow hiding episode in Dawson, and local gossip about Mr. Kennedy’s whereabouts.
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Apebbal Co
Keorman Lumpkin
Clebe Washington
Abe Leamon
Leamon
Clebe Warrington
ALP. & L
Sillawkins
At Work Superintendent Raiford Keeps Force Busy
Superintendent Raiford declares his crew remains at work clearing weeds and grass from vacant lots spreading lime indiscriminately and taking steps to improve the city’s sanitary conditions.
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Raiford
Return of the last Confederate soldier to Americus
Myles Kennedy his wife and eight children arrived from Virginia to a city reception in Americus with a decorated ox drawn wagon two dogs and a large crowd. A band led the procession. Col Cutts welcomed them at the Hart Building tent and a roll of money and provisions were given. The twins named Jackson and Lee delighted the crowd, while Kennedy recalled the old war years and the welcome extended by the new South.
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Myles Kennedy
Virginia
Tobe Cobb
Confederacy
Lee Street
Lee and
Jefferson
Fir
Andrew
Jefferson Street
Kennedy
Cotton Avenue
Forsyth Street
Forsyth
Hart Building
van Riper
Col. Cutts
Americus
Sumter County
David Jackson
John Richard
Paul
Adolpaus
Yessa
Prisoners Escape from Dawson Jail Promptly Described
Sheriff J J Marshall forwards word from Sheriff Markett revely that three prisoners fled Dawson Jail. Henry Walton faces murder and Supreme Court appeal, John Sams held for robbery trial, Henry Johnston jailed for wife whipping. Local officers vow pursuit. refugees not invited amid health board debates on yellow fever quarantine policies.
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J. J. Marshall
Terell County
Dawson
Henry Walton
Superior Cou
Supreme Court
John Sams
Terre
Henry Johnston
Sumter
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Pmericus
Will Scarborough
the Building and Loan Association
Aldecourt House
Superior Court
Fervist
Gus Harris
Litt Spivey
Flint River
Atlantic
Florida
Atlanta
Atlanta and Florida
Hawkinsville
Hirsch's Bar
A. EF. Sherlock
C. A. Brooks
Hamilton
Traders’ Bank
Ted. Aants Journal
H.C. Bagley
Bank of Americus
Americus Guano Company
Gould
J.J. Granberry
Stewart
NegroWills
Anglin
Allen House
W. H. Allen
Law
United States
London
New York Star
Geo. Davis
C.c. Hawkins
Anderson & Lunsford
Barbers
Tullis & Jossey
P. C. Clegg & Co
Old Virginia
Des Kennedy and
Bamily Ardye
Elizabeth
Tah
Jackson
Tee
Andrew Lee
Goodson
Orange 4
House
Charlotterville
Lynchburg
Danyi
Salem
N. C
Salsbury
Lincolnton
Charly
Savannas
Harper's Ferry
Elmie Strat
Terri
State of Georgia
Americas Post-Office
Omer
Taker
Brooke
Mary From
Oae Idealtier
Robbert Newton
Itis Haart
Dam Ip
Ban Ees
Les Howell
Me Hothind
Cuttle Riles
Bettle Eyxeon
Iors
Leman
Marla Mosely
Addie Meivilh
Allin McNeal
Charles Moore
Osborne
Parrott
Violet Robinson
Samuel Watter
Ho Wises
Sol Eifcar Willa
Wesley Waiteree
Kebara Whiter
Wee
Mary Watte
J.C. Roney
P.M Americus
J. M. Byed
Speen & Guick
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