Americus notes report rail progress and local events
Local items report rail extensions on the 8 A M line beyond the Ocmulgee, recent rail deliveries, and new hires. News covers arrivals from Montgomery and Newnan, alliance delegates passing through, family travel to Warm Springs, and a newborn baby in the Guerry family. Also noted are warehouse construction, a recovered bureau key, and rumors of romantic misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Finney
Montgomery
Als
Dooly County Joins Southwestern Judicial Circuit Passed Senate
The bill transferring Dooly county to the Southwestern Circuit passed the Senate and awaits the Governor. Atlanta telegram notes Henry Grady’s swift train from Americus to Atlanta, 103 miles in 121 minutes, with remarks on the race and a humorous exchange about flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Senate
Reconner
Recorner
Atlanta
Southwestern Circuit
W. L. Giessen
Henry Grady
Macon
Americus
Georgia
Mr. Grady
Smithville
Grady
Pearten
Hulbert
Campbell
For Rent at Corner Jackson and Jefferson Streets
Public notice lists a dwelling for rent occupied by Col. A. B. Cutts with possession on September 1. Also mentions a call for more storehouses in the city and advertising for cabinet photographs at Van Ripe n's at 2.50 per dozen for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson and
Jefferson Streets
Col. A
Eawewk
van Ripen
City Charter Revisions Proposal in Americus Sparks Debate
Readers in Americus, Ga. discuss a proposed city charter revision granting unlimited ad valorem tax power, broader drainage authority, expanded corporate limits, and higher fines. TAX-PAYER voices concern that measures merit public scrutiny before legislature acts, amid historical notices from 1889.
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Epiror
City of
Americus
City Council of
Americas
Frm
Board of Health
Muckabee
Americus, Ga
Personal notices and local happenings in Americus
A long list of social notes shows visitors and arrivals from Columbus, Atlanta, Pineville, Savannah, and other places. Sheriffs, merchants, editors, and railroad agents are mentioned with plans to visit, plus a fire at B. M. Wheeler’s Forsyth street residence and insurance details. An ad touts the New Home Sewing Machine as superior and widely distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown Burkhalter
Sun
Cuthbert
Cupid
Messrs
Clegg
C. R. Hidey
Carever
Americas
Vost
Watts
Eng
Lumpkin
Savannah
Stdoy
W. B. Weaver
Greensboro
Weaver
The
Telephone Exchange
Central Railroad
Elton Parker
Messrs. P. C. Clegg & Co
Messrs. Council & McGarrah
Harper Bivens
Americus
Messrs. Johnson & Harrold
Scalesman
Thomas R. Slappey
Macon
W. J. Juban
Hax
A. Mack & Co
Alappey
Callam
Ches. Whitley Ie
Hawkinsville
Gracie Gregory
Columbus
T. J. Baisden
Patterson Street
Stella Matthews
Pineville
Marion County
J. J. Williford
Taylor Street
Holder
Misa Daisy
Lumber City
Dorsey
G. 8. & F. Railroad
Marie Elam Johnson
Atlanta
Anniel Pickett
A. K. Schumpert
Lee Street
Will Clark
Lamar Street
Will
James F. Crisp
Stubbs & Garnett
B. M. Wheeler
Forsyth Street
T. Wheatleys
Vigilance No. 2
Frank Bragan
Wheeler
R. T. Byrd
Brogan
Liz Dorman
Mr. Dorman
Mr. Bragan
Telegraph line to DeSoto completed at Chokee
Special to Recouper reports the telegraph line from Chokee to DeSoto finished and in operation. A. H. Simmons owns and operates the line and the city of Chokee and surrounding area. The item mentions business ads for C C Brown Peerless Dyes and Coras Pharmacy, plus labor needs and cotton yield prospects on J W Baldwin’s Dawson land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSoto
A. H. Simmons
Chokee
C. C. Brown
J. W. Baldwin
Dawson
Brown & Mardre
People s Restaurant Serves Meals Day and Night
The notice advertises People s Restaurant at 116 Forsyth Street opposite the Post Office in Americus Georgia offering meals at all hours. The text includes garbled phrases likely due to OCR but confirms a dining venue and round-the-clock service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth St
Americus
Georgia
Rene Gearxst Giords
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Ghiontice
E. D. Ansley
State Alliance
H. Hawkins
Ashville
N. C
Warmsprings
Meriwether County
W. A. Wright
C. M. Wheatley
Howard
R.T. Johnson
Newnan
Hamilton & Co
Thos. B. Hays
Guasie Beatty
Preston
Jackson Street
Albert Rees
Oak Grove Cemetery
Harper T. Bivine
Harrold & John
W. HL Allen
Mann
Tim Allen
Wson
T. F. Carer
Perry
Helen Parks
Kate Allen
Saturns
Johnson & Harrold
Keeler and
Hampton Streets
C. H. Byrn
Kenesaw, Mills Co
McFerran, Shallcross & Co
Magnolia
Montaomery
Blood Balm Co
C. H. Collins
Camilla Clarion
Camilla
Charles Collins
J. B. Holmes
Clay County
Lankrorp & Toymann
Sherman
Texas
J. Lee
Sloane& Co
Cotton Avenue
Allen House
Barrow Bros, A.C. Bell
W. L. Glessner
Glessner
J. C. Ryals
Copeland
Dodge County
McRae
Hi. Simmons
Coor’s Pharmacy
J.B. ‘Elder
IAM
Arthur Rylander
Georgia Loan and Trust Co
Home Company
City and Country School Books
Brown & Mardie’s
New Book Store
Hawkins’ Mareft
Railroad Commission
Atlanta, GA
Watiae
Commis
Ereby
Miles
Amphell Wallace
A. G
Fiat
Erie
Jesus
Crossin
Albany
Pullman
Fbitice
Chicago
Monon
Sind
People’s Restaurant
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