December 9 1885 Americus News Briefs and Notices
Local notices from Americus cover a burning gin house in Marion county tied to sparks from a Buena Vista engine. Capt. Bell reopens a store after a Savannah court decision denies a permanent injunction and receivership. An elderly traveler, 95, walks across the region visiting cities, while a deputy pursues a thief in Jasper Welborn's store. A seed catalog promo from D M Ferry & Co. and a business failure in Oglethorpe are noted alongside creditors and asset details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
McMichael
Patnam
Marion County
Buena Vista Road
Capt. Bell
A. J. Buchanan
Savannah
United States Court
Local items note weddings sales and hires at inns
The notices cover social events and business chatter: Mr. and Mrs. T. Wheatley travel, Camilla Uree the violinist slated for January 11th, and H. W. Cockrell with Sheriff Woolls boarding at the Allen House. Joes May is reported dead and buried last Monday. The city clock faces will be repainted for 25 dollars. Multiple registrations at area hotels include Judge E. M. Butt and others, with various business listings, horse sales, tax remarks, and community notices about postmaster routines, local promotions, and upcoming weddings and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe May
Thin City
Ivis
Hot Tom and Jerry
Jake Tarnell
Ordinary's Court Reports Monthly Session Actions
Ordinary Speer held the usual monthly term disposing of cases including guardianship and administration matters. Names include Jesse Stallings, T J Summera, Henry Allen, Mrs E Mask, R J Mask, O M Williams, Mollie M Burke. Also a railroad schedule for A P and LR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Jesse Stallings
Busan
J. Stallings
T. J. Summera
Henry Allen
Superior Court
Joseph and
Alma Jenkins
Mre
E. Mask
R. J. Mask
O. M. Williams
Mollie M. Burke
Hubbart Brannon Nuptials Highlight Alabama Society
Miss Gnasie Brannon of Americus marries Mr W H Hubbart of Montgomery in a ceremonial at Capt T J Brannon's Taylor Street home. Attendants included numerous Americus and Montgomery residents. The couple departed for Montgomery aboard the noon train, Hubbart a U S Customs official noted for diligence and business skill, Brannon lauded for her many fine qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Gnasie Brannon
Whe City
W. H. Hubbart
Montgomery
Americus
Silace
T. J. Brannon
Taylor Street
A. B. Campbell
A. T. Mann
Qurrie Brannon
John W. Carr
Als
Minnie Taylor
C. A. Brooke
Julia Branoon
A. Dodson
Lotla Davenport
Americua
Mr. Joe
Booth
Minnie Cook
Macon
Arthur Rylander
Ezzie Butler
Atlanta
D. F. Davenport
Hubbart
U. S
Farewell Reception For Dr A T Mann In Americus
On Tuesday night a reception at the Methodist parsonage bid farewell to Dr A T Mann and his wife before their move to a new field near Augusta in the North Georgia Conference. Friends praised his fifty years of service, note his vigor, and offer prayers for continued usefulness. The event featured a fine supper prepared by church ladies and reflections on changing times in business and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
A. T. Mann
Augusta
North Georgia
Americus
Mann
Georgia
Death of B F P Bell in Washington
Obituary notice for Benjamin F P Bell former agriculture department worker and 3rd Georgia district Republican congressional candidate. Friends and colleagues express sorrow, adopt resolutions praising his courage, intelligence, and service. Funeral set for 10:30 at 622 Street Northwest Analostan with Royal Arcannia delegation handling grave ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FP
Washtovnen
Moyabtiesn
BP. Beil
Agiten'ture
Congress
Georgia
TaDow
Dodge
Clark
Church
Benj. ¥. Bell
Htreet
Analostan Consorl
Royal
Arcannia
Mr. Bellweg
Mercer University Election Headlines Local Literary Societies
Mercer University at Macon Ga held a December 5 election for the literary society offices. Students cheered as ballots were counted and victors announced for Ciceronian and Phi Delta groups. Winners celebrated with supper and music, memory preserved as a notable campus event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer University
Macon
J. McMaty
Phi Delta
Boo
J. Howard
Ciceronian
J. W. Smith
Ryals
G. Dilwrth
P. Zellursa
T.C
D. L. Henderson
T. M. Callaway
W. A. Hogan
Pai Delta
Brown
A. B Hinkle
Bro
Advertised Letters at Americus Post Office Listing
Unclaimed letters remain at Americus Post Office and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days. The notice lists recipients including Brooks Mary, Hawkins Gus, Collins R A, Everson J M and others. Also advertises tobacco, a silver prize offering, and a farm for sale near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Deud Teter
Brooks
Mary Harris
Dor. Burke
J. W. On
O. A
Beerley
Bivens Lucinds Hare
BO. Bartley
James Hawkins
Gus Barnes
Bon
Wisetiog Baroh
Compose
WB Jordan
Ea Be Caldwell
J. H. Jackson
Taylor Glerk
Srey B
Ora Joseph K
Eames Crows
A. B. McNealey
A. H. Sones Youn
Collins
R.A
M. Ue
Everson
J. M. Lea Everson
L. Everson
J. W. Reid
W. W
Allen Roberta
ML Rawson
Anti School Ticket Announces Candidates for Election
Announcement from unnamed group endorses Eoitos Seconnen and others as candidates for Amersen at the ham enlog election, pledging to vote against an appropriation for public botinnits maintenance. Names A. K. Schumpert, W. Bu, As Nan, W. H. Tondee listed. CAPT. A. O. Oke announces a ceded Altermap of the election December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoitos Seconnen
Plesse
Fulivetog
Amersen
Ihamenlog
A. K. Schumpert
Nan
W. H. Tondee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mericus Recorder
Erardedy Pof Patsy Advertising
Wepublis
Glebbner
Boe
R. W. Andrews
Sumter
D. C
Boston
New York
New Orleans
Feagin
Andy Shealy
Jasper Welborn
Bin
Andy
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit Mich
United States
Oglethorpe
Greer & Shealy
J. A. Ansley
Fom Oglethorpe
Sis
Sir Yanben
Apgien Mney
Tom
Jerry
Jake's
M. H. Ford & Co
Hoth Tom and Jerry
H.W. Cockrell
Sheriff Woolls
Schley
Alen House
E. M. Butt
BE. M. Midler
Bue Vista
Allen House
T. B. Lumpkin
Hawkins House
Cobb & Parker
Gus Willett
Louisiana
Prince Bros
D A. Davis
Albany
J. M. Stubbs
Savannah, Dublin and Western Railroad
Herschel V. Johnson
Andrew Cook
Seale
Allen Chappell
Stevens & Bone
W. H. Barnett
Marietta Mills
Davenport & Boring
Roney
Will Freeman
Texas
Freeman
Americas
Seth Rodgers
Lucy Lester
Thomasville
Hugh M. Willett
Hal. Brimberry
Mr. Brimberry
Maj. Black
Capt
W. H. Morgan
Eac 50
Nora Cox
Allen
Allen Stouse
Dawson
Parks
Palmetto Post
Port Royal
Bond
John Freeville
Preston
Carter
Evitt
Young
Wm. Cannon
Mary Cannon
South Carolina
A. M. Brannan
Columbus
Lizzie Butler
Atlants
T. J. Brannan
City Council of
A. A.wheeler
Will Mims
Frank Hill
Ube
Mims
Hill
Sol Holley
Georgia Minstrels
Pitteburg Distrtch
Georgis
Taylor Opera House
Trenton
N. Y
Albericos
Husbart
Brannon
Rowny
P. M. Americus, Ga
Ed. Ansley
Aldermen
W. P. Burt
Notio
E. A. Boulish
Andersonville
Dawn
Gronara
Wenaten
Gong
Denourd
John Ht
Leverer
Cues Cane
W. H. Gosby
Geondia
Wxuaren
Court of Ordinary
Webster
Webster County
Eare
Nores
Mary Allin
Penelope Tailix
Tullis
Wilson & Smiths
Holiday Trade
Pran
Eden
Fulton Market
Whitman & Son
Wilson Smith
Nvagy
Ted Ink Bed i. A
Prince
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