Local Americus notes on sales, meetings, and a fatal death
A report covers J W Adley selling property to G W Council, law association directors meeting, stockholders urged to attend, and a tour of a capital building. It records two coroner inquests in Americus on deaths of Charlie Croghan from possible morphine, Martha Duncan from unknown heart cause, and Lula Tooke found dead near Adderton’s place with no signs of violence, plus funeral and local society notes.
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Imericus
Charlie Croghan
Hawkins Block
Coronner Speight
Dr. Westk
Beir
J.C. J. Croghan
J. M. RR
Weet- Hk
W. Hows Yu
Reman
W. Hl, Praais
JW. Walters
MH. A. Vorn
Gi. Elm
Martha Duncan
Putie
B. Hawkins
J. H. Walker
J. W. Brapy
J. A
Sonnd
J. L. Adderton
Lula Tooke
C. A. Brooks
Luis ‘Toke
D. A. Brooks
Ohio excursion visitors praise Georgia farming and hospitality
Dayton Ohio resident Terael Denlinger reports Americus hosts gave a magnifi cent dinner and favorable land prices while Georgia towns Marietta and Cartersville impressed the party. James Armstrong, Dr Estabrook, and J G Truitt recount warm reception, fertile lands, and plans for another large excursion with 31 to 62 farmers plus merchants during January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Terael Denlinger
Dayton
Enid
Americus
Marietta
Cartersville
G. W. Kershter
Spanker, C
James Armstrong
Troy
Americas
J. Elmore
Little York
Awerlad
Estabrook
Outo
Georgia
J.G. Truitt
la Grange
Atladis
Georgia Land Invitations From Northwest Emissary
A speaker declares plans to invite settlers from Ohio and the northwest to Georgia. He promises targeted colonization by soil type, offering land in pipe belt and cotton belt with leaders who are earnest and financially capable. He aims to move about five thousand people to Georgia in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Georgia
Northwest
Ohio farmers in Georgia report favorable results of excursion
Ohio farming party to Atlanta after visiting LaGrange and Americus reports strong land, favorable markets, and longer growing seasons in Georgia. They cite hospitable reception, governor meeting, and evidence that farmers can earn more here than in Ohio. Several plan to stay. some will return after study of southern farming advantages.
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Ohio
Georgia
Atlanta
la Grange
Americus
Lowing
Allants
Atlseta
LaGrange
Ron Wo
Georia
Obio
Potatete Bltel
Retai
Ised
Committee of Farmers
Srerney
Invitation for Ohio'sionista Free Ride From Buena Vista Chief
Mr Geo Stapleton received a letter from President Lowe of Buena Vista railroad inviting the Ohio'sionista to take a complimentary journey. The communication underscores ongoing relations between the parties and promotes travel on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Stapleton
President Lowe
Buena Vista
Ohio‘esionista
Shaws “down prices” sale draws Forsyth street shoppers
A reporter visits Forsyth Street and spotlights John R. Shaw’s large, discounted stock. He notes trimmed millinery, satin and velveteen goods, corsets, gloves, dresses, Newmarkets, cloaks, jerseys, and a broad shoe line. Shaw says prices drop to fit dull times and scarce money, with marked reductions across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bepomvan
Forsyth Street
John R. Straw
Shaw
Johnny Hardy
Warner’n Health
Newmarkets
Anniversary celebration for Dr. and Mrs Burt marks 15 years
Dr and Mrs W B Burt celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary Friday night inviting friends to join the festive evening. Guests departed wishing the couple many more such anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.'B. Burt
Accident Near Guerry Road Injures Miss Jennie Tyner
A Saturday morning accident near Guerry road injured Miss Jennie Tyner niece of Mr J Wy Mize when she was thrown from a spring wagon. Her injury included a fractured tibia between the ankle and leg. She received prompt treatment at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerry Road
Jennie ‘Tyner
J ‘Wy Mize
4 on York Store J Wezlbam
J Waxelbaum and Co advertise their dress goods as exclusive to their line, purchased directly from manufacturers rather than traveling salesmen. They claim big savings come from buying, not selling, and boast unbeatable boots and shoes through careful selection and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
J, Waxelbaum
Waxelbaum Co Retiring Carpets and Broadgoods Sale
Local retailer Waxelbaum and Co announces retirement from the carpet business and slashes prices across dry goods clothing and novelties. They promise large stock reductions, wholesale-to-retail pricing, and a big savings claim to attract customers in Southwest Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
J. Waxelbaum
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Poderet
J. W. Dley
G. W. Council
Horne
D. B.t
W. M. Hawkes
A. Smrrn
Oat Euckine
W. B. Hupson
Tom Wats
S.w. Mereman
J. F. Coon
J Beroube
Washington
Gazelle
William A. Black
Annesty
Trere
Tavessigua
Pontinas
Cleveland
Gressman
Mick
T. A. O. Bell
Blore
Black
Capt. Bell
Col
Jack Brown
Hangook
Civil Service
Speight
Martha Dancan
Andy
Macon
J. EB. Suntivan
Sam Small
Will Hare
Fire Company
York
J Wezlbam
J.waxelbaum
New York
Waxelbaum
Essen
J. Waxelbaum & Co
Waxelbaum& Go
Faaipial
J. Waxylbaum & OK
J, Waxelbaum & Co
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