Americus Social Roundup and Local Notes
Mrs T H Snelgrove of smith ville and many visitors were in the city yesterday including Hon F E T Hickey and Judge W S Gillis of Lumpkin. A theft occurred at Col Tl M Furlow's farm. corn was stolen from a corn crib. Mayor A H Simmons of Chokee was seen in Americus and local merchants promote Christmas toys and the Americus Guano Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Snelgrove
Smithville
Howell Cobb
Mary L. Blankey
Leesburg
F E. T. Hickey
Gillis
Lumpkin
George Parrott
Wilcox
Charley Fitzgerald
Lee Street
Greene
Jackson Street
Thornton
Gussie Wiggins
Buena Vista
Talbotton
C. F.uddings
East American
Jewel Johnson
George Johnson
Col. L. J. Blalock
8. S. Sweet
Macon Telegraph
Savannah News
C. W. Plummer
New Bedford
Mass
Americus Guano Works
R. E. Byrd
Rochester
N. Y
Florida
Tl. M. Furlow
W. H. Philpot
Georgia
Americas
A. H. Simmons
Chokee
Arthur
Lee County
Americus
New Goods Offerings From H A Harris Agent
A notice from H A Harris advertising new candijes spices currants citron raisins prunes dates figs oranges bananas nuts jellies preserves and other items. He also mentions ham, flour and invites readers to contact via telephone 27 at 303 Lamar St.
Damages sought against A. M. Railroad over fatal work injury
A damage suit was filed in the Superior Court against the A. M. railroad by Ansley & Ansley on behalf of W. L. Laney seeking 75000 for personal injuries. Laney, a foreman, fell twelve feet from a hand-car on December 28 at Hawkins culvert near Preston due to a allegedly unsafe axle now claimed by master mechanics to be condemned yet in use. He has suffered severe internal injuries and ongoing suffering with limited mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Ansley & Ansley
W. L. Laney
Laney
A. M
Hawkins
Preston
Reward Offered for Amy Walker Murderer in Sumter County
Sumter County commissioners have finally offered a reward of up to 10000 for Amy Walker's murderer. The grand jury urged action, stating the case endangers society. the board approved after the secretary recorded the exchange. A tangible clue is reported and arrests are expected soon. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Walker
A. C. Bell
8. P. Hollis
J. W. Wheatley
Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Sumter County
W.T. Davenport
C. H. Woorens
Cotton Seed Wanted and Trade Offer From Americus Guano
Cotton Seed wanted with payment at 21 cents per bushel at the factory. Trade proposal: 1,000 pounds Cotton Seed Meal for 2,000 pounds Cotton Seed. The Americus Guano Company invites seed delivery at the factory. Also notes Speer & Guice dissolution and Guice’s continued groceries stock. A missing colored girl from Oglethorpe. Richland hires Prof. W. R. Carlos as principal. Sumter Real Estate loaned $9,000. new goods ad for Sullivan & Ben on Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Guano Company
John E. Sullivan
Ben
Jackson Street
C. E. Lowe Broker and Commission Merchant
C E Lowe listed as broker and commission merchant based in Amorious Georgia with trade in general commission business and local market dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Lowe
Broker and Commission Merchant
Amorious, Ga
Real Estate Transfers in Americus District Week Ended December 7
The clerk of the Superior Court recorded transfers involving Susan S. Bolton to J. W. Clap ton and many other parcels across land lots 283 and 219 in the 15th district, Forsyth street Mitch ell building, and numerous lots on Lee and College streets with sums ranging from five dollars to six thousand. Other entries include J. Wollopton to Equitable Mortgage Co and several transactions by Charles Larned, Americus Investment Co, and W. H. Harris guardianship affecting multiple acres and lots in the 15th and 16th districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Susan S. Bolton
J. W. Clapton
Burt Price
Morgan Brown
Lee Street
J. Wollopton
Equitable Mortgage Co
Kansas City
J.E.D. Shippton
C. Clegg
W. Coney
Lee #reet
Charles Larned
Mary J. Summers
Robert A. Darden
Americus Investment Company
J. A. Davenport
Lawson Stapleton
Forsyth Street
Mitchell
J. F. Coker
W. W. Batley
B. T. Wise
John Baker
Wm. Batley
Merrel Callaway
Ella Harris
J. H. Williams
B. H. Harris
W. H. Harris
Guardian
G. R
W. H. Harris, Jr
Mary Coffey
T. J. Mitchell
City of
Americus
J. K. C. Sherwood
Seth Rodgers
A.C. Speer
Moses Speer, Jr
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Pericy
Recorder
RGLP
E. D. Ansley
Tun
J. W. Jones
The
Americus Medicine Company
Texas
Gertrude Aubrey
Annie Morey Culven
Hancock County
KF. A. Hill
W. C. Powell
Marysville
Ohio
J. L. Rust
Leeton
City
Bascom Myrick
Gainesville
J. Stewart Jordan
Western Union Telegraph Office
Birmingham
James McCue
Montgomery
Ala
James Cotney
Maggie
Katie Sullivan
H. A. Harris
Lamar
A.M
John R. Shaw
Eagle Shoe Store
Frank D. Shipp
Bordentown
N. J
Thornton Wheatley
Augusta
Wheatley
Whipp
Pat Williams
Pat
R. E. Hardaway
Belle Brown
Andersonville
Richland
Salvation Oil
Ben Butler
Tewkesbury Alus-house
Dr. Bull
Speer & Guice
Speer
Guice
Oglethorpe
W. R. Carlos
Macon
Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Company
Benj. F. Hearndon
Yateaville
Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
James Woods
Oglethorpe Road
George Dykes
Coox’s Pharmacy
Express
Arthur Rylander
Dolils
Leroy W. Faircchild
Erown & Mardre
Americus, Ft
Bam
Brazil
Pye
Altho
Mev's and Boys
Coates
Clothier and Furnisher
Allen House
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