Market Notes and Local Notices From The Bugley Block
Prices paid yesterday show good middling eight and a half to nine cents, middling eight cents, low middling nine and a quarter, with market steady. The A P L company completed a loading platform near the freight depot. The wife of Martin Grinton, a blacksmith, died in Columbus and was buried here. Cotton Ties priced at $1.20 per bunch at Buchanan Bell's. Vivid note on Mr J A Hixon, a young lawyer recently graduated from the State University Law School and now in the Bugley block.
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Martin Grinton
Columbus
James A. Hixon
J. A. Hixon
Mr. Hixon
Law School of the State University
Bugley
Savannah cotton plan praised and Cordele rail link hailed
A Georgia newspaper notes support for shipping cotton via Brunswick to boost Savannah's market and lauds the completion of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad to Cordele as a catalyst for Western rate competition. A farmer, Cliff Clay, delivers eighteen bales and anticipates over a thousand bales across his holdings. A shooting near Leeton disrupts residents, while a loud confrontation between a farmer and a visiting suitor ends with a stern rebuke.
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Savannah
Brunswick
Georgia
Georgia Southern and
Florida
Cordele
Cliff Clay
Huequenin
It Mastione immigration car departs central depot
The immigration car rolled from the Central depot Wednesday for a Northern and Western trip. It carries a splendid exhibit and is said to bring great good to Georgia. The car will be away seven weeks and plans to return to Georgia for the State Fair in October.
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Central Depot
Georgia
Ambitious Hotel Proposed by Maj Speer in Recor DER
The plan to build a large winter resort hotel was broadly discussed yesterday after Maj Speer publicized details. Attendees welcomed the project and expressed strong optimism that the hotel is near certain to be built, with high hopes voiced for its realization.
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Maj. Speer
Wau
Americus and Atlanta not quarantining praised
An Atlanta Constitution editorial defends Americus and Atlanta for not enforcing quarantine against yellow fever refugees. The Board of Health meetings upheld strict sanitary laws, and the piece asserts Americus remains healthy while noting its city status and growing recognition. Also reports a marriage in Abbeville and A R Coulter finishing a rail transfer engine project in Abbeville and upcoming bridge work in Columbia.
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Atlanta Constitution
Americas
Atanta
Board of Health
Americus
Atlanta
A Pretty Sprinkler and Cotton Sightings In Americus
Citizens order lawn sprinklers and admire Hon J E D Shipp s device as it sprays in many directions. Prof Kaiser visiting Americus recalls first sight of cotton while local note recalls a broken collar bone after a wagon mishap near the old cemetery. Ordinary Speer faces election on Fence versus Stock Law in the old rich district next month if no cause blocks it.
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J. E. D. Shipp
Clinton Bray
Americus
Speer
Rtch
Marion farmers buoyed by fine crops and strong prospects
Judge Allen Fort and Col. E. G. Simmons returned Saturday from Marion county praising the crop prospects. They report no illness or hardship among farmers, calling Marion a fine county and its growers the very best, wishing success to the farming community.
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Marion
Allen Fort
Col. E. G. Simmons
Marion County
Ginning and Grinding Plans Patrolled by Lotton Gin
Lotton Gin and Tam prepare to handle all gin ning and grinding work. Patronage appears to be held by C. A. Be, with others listed in unclear notes.
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Lotton Gin
Tam
C. A. Be
Georgia Exhibit Car Loaded for State Fair Tour
The exhibit car of the Georgia Bureau of Immigration, built with Georgia cotton and manufactured goods, showcases cotton products, grains, forages, turpentine and rosin, ores, marble and woods, fruits and vegetables, wines, gourd displays, and farming implements. It will tour Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana fairs from August to October before returning to Georgia.
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Georgia Bureau of Immigration
Central Railroad
Glessner
Georgia
Ivorgia
Bermuda
American Marble Co
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Mansfield
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jackson
Mich
Indianapolis
Sidney
Newark
Macon
Race for Mayor Opens in Americus Contention
The Americas correspondent reports Mayor Felder may not seek reelection after his term ends, while Capt. A C Bell and Dr. W P Burt and I H Williams are named as potential candidates. The split allegiance across parties reflects a crowded field and ongoing speculation on Felder’s status.
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Americas
The
Constitution
J.B. Felder
Felder
A.C. Bell
Imericus
Reconsck
Organize a Board of Trade for Americus’s Busy Season
A call urges Americus business men to organize a board of trade to address irregularities as the city grows into a railroad hub. The appeal, signed by P. C. Clegg & Co., argues that collective action will secure respect for demands during a likely record season.
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Board of Trade
Americus
Pay Your Taxes Warned for Sumter County Electors
The message urges voters to pay taxes and register before October. It notes the tax collector will close books around September 1st and emphasizes immediate registration, warning that procrastination is dangerous and that Democrats should act now to avoid missing the October and November elections. It mentions more colored registered than whites based on appearances and calls for prompt action.
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Sumter County
A Great Rush From Americus to the Recorder
The Recorder reports an unprecedented surge of job work spanning Americus Sumter and towns along the B and W Albany Eufaula and the Southwestern road Regional demand keeps presses running and staff growing as the office demonstrates strong local trade control within miles of Americus.
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Recorder
Americus
Sumter
Albany
Eufaula
Americas
Up Things. Young county man loses control of horse
Friday a county gentleman traveling to the city had his buggy damaged when a frightened horse struck the ahead vehicle and broke the wheel and shaft. The runaway horse was stopped with effort, narrowly averting further harm. A second note mentions Mr. B K Smith of Leesburg visiting a sick relative in Webster, Americus, and Sunny, an Americus native, hailed as the next Lee County representative.
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Abbeville
C. D. Cotney
Bessie Kirvin
Mr. Cotney
J.T. Cotney
Miss Kirvin
S. W. Kirvin
Recorder
8. K. Smith
Leesburg
Lee County
Clebe Jowers
W. P. Jowers
Webster
Americus
Sunny
Lee
Fred Crisp
Congressman C. Crisp
Jackson Street
Matt Gilbe
Drs. Hinkle
Millerne
Hotel to rise on old court house square in city plans
Reports from Maj Speer and John Sheffield indicate a hotel will be built on the old court house square by a syndicate. Work is expected to start in coming months, promising economic benefits to the city alongside a new cotton factory.
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John Sheffield
Ross Harper
Old Court House Square
John
Mr. Sheffield
Maj. Speer
Papa
Court House Square
Unsafe Flint River bridge halts train crossings
Trains did not cross the Flint river bridge on the A. P. & L. railroad yesterday as the trestle was deemed unsafe. Passengers and freight were transferred around the gap and service continued with separate engines for river and far side portions until the bridge is strengthened.
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Flint River
Cetral
Montgomery
They Did Not Meet for Cotton Factory Canvass
A canvassing committee meeting set for 8 o clock yesterday morning was postponed indefinitely due to several absences. The delay risks killing the cotton factory enterprise as public enthusiasm wanes. officials hope the committee resumes work soon to avoid further setback.
A Dig Mistake In Tomato Prep At Breakfast Table
A local woman preparing tomatoes at breakfast poured liniment thinking it vinegar. The error wasn’t noticed until the tomatoes were tasted, prompting curiosity about what happened to the dish.
Reading Club Keeps Gatewood Neighborhood Teens Busy
A Reading Club kept alive by the neighborhood youth around Gatewood's schoolhouse meets each Friday night at a member's home. The gatherings are entertaining and the young people deserve credit for maintaining a dignified, orderly group.
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Gatewood
School House
Randolph and Baldwin seek Senate as convention action teases run
At the territorial convention in Dawson, Cap t. Edwards of Randolph and Clay's pick for senator dominated, while Randolph delegates backed Dr. Baldwin. Both candidates may run, leaving the race to be settled at the polls as factions claim Randolph’s right to name the nominee.
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Dawson
Capt. Edwards
Randolph
Terr
Clay
Randolph Delega
Dr. Baldwin
Widrawing
Randal
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America
Americas Recorder
Sumter, Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
WBA
A. P. & L. Company
Buchanan & Bell's
Aulzdt
Wild Cat Club
Leet
A. R. Coulter
Coulter
Columbia
the Central
Blakely
Prof. Kaiser
Price
A. W. Calhoun
J.A
D.F. Davenport
Auguus Druggiste
P. C. Clegg & Co
Old
Virginia
Brown & Harper's
Standard Oil Company
Tullis & Jossey
Ketchens
Edwards Nomin
James Kas Trowhte
Eprron
Sunda
Jacksonville
Reno
Pr Auanta
P Homenal
Atla
Mr. Etor
Jacksonvi
Paul
Tarsus
M. Speer
Maj. M. Speer
Tennessee
Gunter
L. H. Carter Rememder
J.C. Guerry
Dari
Guerry
Anniel Pressett
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