Flour and local notices in early town paper
Old file shows a mix of ads and local notices. Mentions J Davenport Co offering flour in store, John R Shaw, a two column obituary for J R G Horne, Mrs E A Myers death, a watch pawn and ensuing altercation, sheriff’s daisy deputy, Will Feagin’s attachment case, a gold watch valued at 100 dollars found, and sale of Prince Bros. carriage horses to Capt. W Raoul for 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Davenport & Co
White
Feng
Seldi
Prince Bros
W. Raoul
Americus Special Railroad
Wedding bells and holiday notes in Sumter items
A late holiday column recalls a wedding bell evening, Christmas prep, and local events. It notes Turkey and possum dining, a 14 pound possum for Christmas, voter registration counts, Mrs McElroy’s pneumonia, and Santa Claus headquarters at W. E. Clark’s. Also mentions a commission house run by Charlie Prather, a child’s broken arm, and local civic notices including a church ladies meeting and a county association for young men, with a brief reference to an Atlanta election contest and a special Sumter treats section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
W. E. Clark’s
Sumter Saving Association
James Fricker & Bro
D. B. Harrell
Georgia
Atlanta
Quiet City Election and Local Notices from 1885
Quiet city election opens at eight, closes at four, with 245 votes cast. Cobb and Bell contest the alderman seat as Burt and Williams are expected to win. Advertisements urge cash deals, Christmas dues, and printer’s bills. A local theater review notes Little’s World plays to a modest reception. An Evansville man recalls Andersonville imprisonment while visiting Americas. A roll plate jewelry display is advertised at John R. Shaw's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Cobb
Capt. A. O Bell
Burt
Williams
Andersonville
EB. J. Wamaley
Evansville
Ind
Americas
Andersonville Stockade
Wamsley
Inocha Dha
Appointments listed for South Georgia Conference ministers
A long list of ministerial appointments across districts including Meon Mulberry, East Macon, Hawkinsville, Perry, Columbus, Americus, and many others. The article notes a move to Southwest Georgia and mentions sales campaigns and assorted household goods, plus local advertisements and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Meon
J. B McGehee
Mulberry Bireet
J. O.A. Cook
Prest Church
A.M. Wynn
East Mazon
J. M. Austin
Jones's Chapel
W.F. Burth
Macon
Gordon
W. C. Davis
Americus
Twitty
Americas
J.C. A. Clark
Sumter
C. Davis
Magnolia
H.C. Prentiss
Oglethorpe
R. F. Williamenn
Ellaville
J. T.lowe
Bobby
W. B. Bake
Smithville
J. B. Wardlaw
Weston
W. F. Clarke
Dawann
Dover
A. M. Williams
Terrell
J. Langston
Bielfman
P. B. Bryan
D. B. Mo Williams
Cuthbert
Georgetown
Ellingiale
Bentell Fort Gaines
B. F. Riley
Andrew Female College
H. W. Key
Advertised Letters and Local Notices Spur Retail Ad Tone
Fragmentary notices mix postal letter advertisements with small town shop promos. Reads like a period classifieds page listing unclaimed letters and local commerce, including shoe and sewing machine offers, dress goods sales, and upcoming railroad schedules for Americus area towns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jus Riccus Recorder
Grigtsves
Ian Frase
W. L. Glessmere
Jas
John R. Shaw
Arthur Rylander
J. R. G. Horne
Horne
E. A. Myers
East Americas
Hodson
Alf
Jake Davis
Uthe
Joan R. Suaw
Henry Anderson
Dr. Black
Charlie Prather
Matt Hart
Ohio
Preston
C. H. Byrd
Charlie
J. A. Webb
Plains of Dura
Hawkins
McCay
the Methodist Church
Parsonage Aid Society
Georgis
Reconoga
Glessner
Big Vets
Scuumpgat & Roney
Little
Wheatley
Taogy
J. T. Waratzer
ENCE
Jonnx R. Gman
D.B. Dunber
Southwest
Dunbar
Preston and Bamplan
Lubin
Lundborg
Garwoods
Chrissmas
Wiestow
Amerieve
Kelly
Loos
Sie Sinan Ray
Colney More
Little Minx
Bni Or
Uit
Zane Cool
Salien Seabort
Denrether
J.c.roxey
P.M. Amoriens
iGis
J. W. Stevens
Froe
Shriner
Calvin Carter
Oded
Tuogastos Waralley
Carter's
Britt
Mayet Warorn
Denen
Railnold Soredule
Ame
Golno East
Claest
Buens Vista
Andéreonville
Bilaville
Boas
Gaonara
Wanerex
Z. F. Sanplate
Salduni
Pal i Cotety
devlTow
Shithville High School
Patferson
Mrs. Elam
Christ
America
Gerad
War
Bisque
China
Barlow
Deoli
Adela
Holiday Trade
Fulton Market
Whitman & Son
Isreals
Taudits, Bo
A. Ere
LaLeree
Sw Avenue
Bank Alter
New Orleans
Montgomey
Aflante
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