Sumter Georgia's Commercial Capital and Growth Highlights
Summary of Sumter's county seat prominence in Georgia with climate health benefits, thriving industry, population around 6,000, and rapid commercial growth. Notes on education, churches, libraries, newspapers, opera house, fire department, mills, factories, banks, and transportation links. Mentions Preston and Lampkin road project, Cotton receipts, and the city as a hub for merchants, planters, and immigrants.
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Sumter
Ailroad
Wisiow
Georgis
Hause Public Library
Akly
Georgia
Preston and Lampkin Jtroad
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Amazing Garden on a City Lot Spurs Ordinar yFruit Harvests
The article details Mr. R. J. Wiles's Atlanta yard at 183 Cal Lake Street turned into a productive mini-farm. Nineteen grape varieties climb arbors, tomatoes cover high trellises, and about 20 crops flourish alongside a 140‑hen henhouse. The space is dry, airy, and well lit, with preserved goods and wines stored in a three‑foot cellar, proving a small plot can supply a family’s needs.
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Avante Constitution
Leisak
Atlanta
Constitution
R. J. Wiles
Cal Laker Street
Wiles
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Charleston Wrecks Leave City Roofless After Storm
Charleston was struck by a cyclone this morning leaving about a quarter of homes without roofs. Spires at St Michiels, St Martha's, and Citadel Square Baptist churches were damaged. Wharves and warehouses hurt. two steamers aground at Sullivan's Island. New Ashley river bridge destroyed. Four vessels arrived yesterday wrecked. Telegraph wires down and no streetcars. Loss pegged near 1 million dollars. Restoration work already underway.
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Cuantesrox
Charleston
St. Michiels
St. Martha’s
Citadel Square Baptist
Sullivan's Island
Ashley River
Veterans of both Confederate and Federal armies meet at Greenbrier
The report recalls a reunion at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs where prominent officers from both sides gathered. A retort to General Jubal A. Early questions the war's conduct and asks how one side outlasted the other, with a terse exchange about who wore themselves out whipping whom.
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Agnolia Springs
Americus
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J. A. Reid
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
Jubal A
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Cotton Avenue
Banko Ames Harp
Hart's Old
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North’side Public Square
Ylander & Arrington
Cash
Corner Limar
Jackson
J.®. Hinkle
Jackson St
Taylor St
R. J. A. Fort
Eldridge’s
Lamar Street
A. Brooks
Davenports
H. Hawkins
Lee Street
E. Smith
Engine House Block
J. W. Sheffield & Co
Forsyth and Jackon Sts
T W. Harris &Co
L. B. B. Bosworth
Forsyth 8 Bt
Wooten & Ford
Planter's
People’s National Bank
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N. Scarborough
L. J. Blalock
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J. C. Matthews
Connell & Williford
Brady
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H, Wilkinson
J., Sullivan
Lamar St
Tiquora and Tobacco
D. B. McKenzie
Jas Israels
Bank of Americas
Daoais Rae
Jackson St Street
Callaway
Lamar
Jack
M. B. Foster
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Merchant Aitors
Dickson & Vigal
Gents
Tackson Street
Barlow Brook
P. Burt
General Merchandise
Geokos Stapleton
Forsyth St
Jesse Aycock
Opera House
Es Wiggins
Inetaee
W. Hawkins & Bro
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Felder
South Side
Poole
McGarrah & Tondee
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Cotton Ave
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Ici House
Price Alloy
OHN E. Hall
Forarth St
A J. Hudson
Agnes Aycour
Yan Riper
Pho Oe Wheater’ 'A Store
Ppretwell & Smith
Watts' Corner
Rinton & Eldridge
H.W Howard
G. C. Cameron & Son
Jefferson Street
A. Bell
Boot and Shoe Maker
Norew Dudley
Front Presbyterian Church
W. F. Mims
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