Road works near Ellaville and local notices
The Boera Vista road grading is finished and crowsties remain incomplete. iron laying will start above Ellaville next week. Henry Johnson found a two inch fish on a rubbish bank near Bogg Chapman's yard, alive recently. A two year old child of Samuel Smith was cut on the head by a blade but is recovering. C C Shepherd seeks re election as County Treasurer and T H Castleberry runs for Coroner. Belena Cohen, 24, died of typhoid pneumonia Friday night and was laid to rest in Eufaula's Jewish cemetery. her family mourns.
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Boera Vista
Crowsties
Ellaville
Henry Johnson
Bogg Chapman
Samuel Smith
C. C. Shepherd
T. H. Castleberry
Belena Cohen
Eufaula
Christmas Gifts From D B Hill Store Prompt Holiday Purchases
The Recouper visits D B Hill's furniture store to spotlight gifts for Christmas. Read about silverware clocks glass and china ware, framed paintings, woodwork, and a wide furniture selection priced for all purses. Hill ships goods to Eatonton Milledgeville Fort Valley Albany Thomasville Quitman and Florida, signaling strong state market reach.
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D. B. Hill
Americas
Mr. Hill
Eatonton
Milledgeville
Fort Valley
Albany
Thomasville
Quitman
Florida
Cotton Theft Report Near Americus and County Court Notes
Three bales of cotton owned by Bob Goodson were stolen from a Wiley place yard fifteen miles southwest of Americus. A wagon took one bale overnight. no clue found by Friday noon. In County Court December term, Amos Turner found guilty of misdemeanor. W R Ratcliffe assault and battery settled. Jesse Salter settled by agreement. William Davidson acquitted for selling liquor to minors. Gus McCuller acquitted for retailing without license. Court adjourned to December Monday.
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Wiley Place
Americus
Bob Goodson
Amos Turner
Ratcliffe
State
Jesse Salter
Wm. Davidson
Gus
McCuller
Good Climber Poles Up Balloon Rope Rescue
Monday the rope was pulled from the pulleys of the balloon stands. A trapeze man failed to replace it. Dave Holley, a local painter, scaled both poles for fifty cents, impressing the crowd with a simple ascent.
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Dave Holley
Dave
Vinegar Poisoning From Souse Meat Incident
Friday Bugg Chapman bought souse meat from Bill Pilcher and Ledsinger and Henry Johnson ate a piece. All male eaters grew violently ill with vomiting. By Saturday they recovered, but the case seemed serious at first. The souse had stood in a tin pan for days and vinegar may have corroded the metal creating poison.
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Bugg Chapman
Bill Pilcher
Messrs. Ledsinger
Henry Johnson
Mr. Chapman
The Ways of the Dice and Georgia Money Talks
The piece notes Souths passion for dice and raffling with crowds watching bets and turns. It describes players chasing big throws, the superstition of dice turns, and tales of luck from fourteen to twenty, plus a nod to Georgia farmers borrowing due to short crops and the Georgia Loan and Trust Company rates.
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Georgia
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Nowlowiw
Bishop Beckwith Preaches Inspiring Sermon to Overflowing Episcopal Church
The eminent Bishop Beckwith preached at the Episcopal church last Sunday drawing a full house. He entertains while he advises and urged young men to do good for the right reasons. His elocution and eloquence remain strong with age, and locals say he is among the best ministers to hear. Dr. A. J. Hudson announces Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup now available through his drugstore, offering a free sample for coughs and lung complaints at a nominal price.
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Episcopal Church
Beckwith
A. J. Hudson
Dr. Bosanko
Wily
Felder for Re-Election Honored Americus Mayor
The Citizens urge the re election of Hon John B Felder mayor of Americus praising his faithful just and capable leadership. They cite his fearless law enforcement public spirited devotion to the city and record of honesty as reasons to continue him in office for Southwest Georgia.
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John B. Felder
Americus
Felder
Americas
Georgia
Crrizen
Horse and buggy wreck on dirt embankment incident
Thursday night Mr H C Bagley drove home when his horse struck a dirt pile from Harrold Johnson Co’s warehouse embankment. The animal fell, Bagley was thrown but landed in soft dirt unharmed. The horse then ran toward home and onto the railroad, fell again, and nearly toppled the buggy. Night workers helped rescue both horses and carts as a passing train approached. Mr Pope’s horse ran away to join the danger before rescue. Bagley’s Oliver & Oliver buggy suffered minor damage. Also reports a marriage between Braswell Parker and Miss L J Tison on the 4th.
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Mr. H. C. Bagley
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Mr. Bagley
Troupe Street
Aldersonville
Mr. Pope
Pope
From Illinois Wheat and Democratic Subscriber Details
A reader in Illinois describes political views and subscription renewals, sending eight dollars toward a back and advance year. He notes winter, snow, good crops, and predicts price dire for Republicans if Cleveland won. Also advertises Dr Basanko’s Pile Remedy and colonizes local sales.
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Martis Mills
Int
Eprron Recoapea
Cleveland
Eowin Parstow
Railroad crews push permanent line from Randle's to Lumpkin
The A. P. & L. Railroad and its engineers have nearly finished locating the route from Randle's to Lumpkin with 800 hands active in Stewart county. Wright's camp at Sawyer's Mill hosts about 150 workers preparing to grade toward Randle's, while 150 more laborers near Richland join the effort. The Georgia Loan and Trust Company of Americus advertises loans from 200 dollars, with terms of three to five years and prepayment options.
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Lumpkin
Engineer Corps
Randle's
Wright
Sawyer’s Mill
Richland
Stewart County
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Americus
Handsome Wagon by Oliver & Oliver for Bosworth
Messrs Oliver and Oliver finished a handsome and strong delivery wagon for grocer L B Bosworth. It runs light as a buggy yet strong as a dray, with each part crafted from the best materials. Bosworth offers a fine line of groceries and plans city wide doorstep delivery.
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Messrs
Oliver & Oliver
L. B. Bosworth
Ladie's Base Ball Club Scheduled To Play Friday
A telegram from Saturday night announces that Philadelphia's Ladies Base Ball Club will field a picked nine here Friday afternoon. The club is described as fair, though not on par with professionals, promising an amusing sight as girls take the field. The report reflects local interest in a playful, competitive exhibition.
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Ladie’s
Philadelphia
Local residents praised for prompt fire rescue aid
Thanks are tendered by Mas. A. Maxwell and Mas. L. L. Maxwell to fellow citizens both white and black for prompt aid in rescuing property from a fire on Tuesday night fast December 2nd instant in Wo. A. Maxwell.
Cough and Lung Syrup Ad Warns Against Fake Remedies
An old advertisement warns readers that unscrupulous dealers push fake remedies as good as Dr. Bo sanko Cough and Lung Syrup. It urges insistence on the genuine product, notes prices of 60 cents and 1.00, and mentions local seller A J Hudson. The snippet ends with a prompt to settle a thumb-worn debt to Roxes Arcocr.
The People’s CEO Ticket Awakens Voters
A fragmented note promotes a political ticket claiming to respect the rights of the poor with a universal low price and no distinction in race or nationality. The message urges wide awareness and binding action from supporters.
Reform Waenzas Announces New Party Platform
Reform Waenzas calls for a new party to curb waste and high costs in goods. It appeals to citizens burdened by overcharges and promises to focus patronage on a single close-dealing candidate, aiming to minimize profits and maximize public good.
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Ourself
Platform promise of low tariffs on common goods
A marketplace pledge extols low tariffs on dry goods, notions, millinery, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, trunks and related items. It asserts trade gains for buyer and seller when values govern prices, insists on reliable goods, honest pricing, and no misrepresentation.
Shaw Campaign Letter Promises Fair Dealing and Low Prices
A Forsyth Street, Americus, Georgia, election notice urges voters to back John R. Shaw with claims of true economy and reform. The letter promises fair dealing and bedrock prices, urging early votes and ongoing polls until further notice.
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John R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Americus, Ga
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