Americus Recorder Georgia Americus 1888 notices and market
This brief item compiles historical notices from the Americus Recorder of December 20 1888 including publisher details H C Storey arrival of A K Jennings to head the Weekly Recorder collecting and soliciting department the paper’s goal to build up the Southwest Georgia area preaching reform and progress notices about removal of William Brad and John Hall from Aaron Cohen’s employ a lost mule incident at J W Mize a religious notice by Rev W Lively and a short market note on the Red Bar deputy Cobb.
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Americus
Daily Recorder
Georgia
Bumjar, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Boiley
Recoiverr
A. K. Jennings
Atlanta Criterion
Jennings
H. C. Storry
Local business notes and hires in Americas area
Dr Bosworth works on laundry project as team Laundry prepares to launch this week under manager W B Buchanan. P L Holt rents Planters Warehouse space on Kamar Street for wagons and buggies with a new sign. Geo Stapleton receives a Florida Christmas box of oranges. Seamon Bros finish repairs after Cotton Avenue fire. Tullis Clarke to move in. Tommie Allen joins Aaron Cohen sales team. Charles Edwards shoots world sized hawk, four feet two inches.
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P. L. Holt
Planters
Kamar Street
Seamon Bros
Cotton Avenue
Messrs
Tullis & Clarke
Charles Edwards
Tip
Coal as a Growing Necessity Faces High Prices in Americus
A century old plea notes coal’s rise from rare to essential in Americus due to colder winters and new residents. The writer argues for a dedicated coal supplier or company to curb soaring costs, noting Macon offers coal under five dollars a ton and urging efforts to secure lower regional rates.
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Americus
Macon
Cordelean newspaper in Cordele reflects local pride
The Cordelean is Cordele Georgia’s first issue published by Burton and Tison. It is described as newsy and spicy with a favorable town outlook and broad public support urged for its success.
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Cordelean
Cordele
Dooly County
Messrs. Burton & Tison
Retired editor McIntosh bids Albany farewell and new ownership takes over
The Albany News announces the retirement of H M McIntosh who says his mayoral campaign created enemies. A stock company led by J B Davis, J E Stephens, and Gary Pittman buys the paper to run it. The notice praises McIntosh as influential and wishes success to the new management under Davis.
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H. M. McIntosh
Albany News
Albany
J. 8. Davis
J. E. Stephens
Gary Pittman
McIntosh
News
Davis
Fitzgerald fined for keeping open a tippling house
A County Court on Wednesday fined Mr. J. W. Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald & Fusadu fifty dollars including costs for keeping open a tippling house on Sunday. The report suggests the case may proceed to a higher court.
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Mose Wilson
Chas
Perry
Mosars
Fitzgerald
J. W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald & Fusadu
Allistyles of PLUSH goods for the holidays
Plush holiday goods feature Allistyles offerings with contact by J A and D F Daveyronrr at decotf Druggiata for purchasing and inquiries.
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J.A
D. F. Daveyronrr
Decotf Druggiata
A. A. A. Club Plans Grand Opening German
The A B A Club announces new billiard rooms and pool tables arriving with a grand opening german planned for Monday evening December 31. The club has invested heavily in furnishings and aims for a bright season with a special german event at their rooms.
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A. A. A. Club
A.B. A. Club
Do You Know that John R. Shaw makes lower prices
John R. Shaw advertises lower prices than any other house in Americus and plans to expand. The notice also mentions Mr W R Allen moving to Irwin county on January first, intending to grow with the people, having purchased land there. The piece notes he is well regarded in Schley county and will relocate with his family.
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Will Snelgrove
J. H. Mohrman
Montgomery County
Ohio
Americus
John R. Shaw
Irwin
W. R. Allen
Schley County
Jas. Castleberry
Bill Arp
Josh Billings
Will Sweeney
Sweeney
Insurance Reduction Sparks City Rate Talk and Fire Dept Pride
A South Eastern Tariff Association representative visits to fix town insurance rates. A projected 50 percent cut is urged, tied to our water works and strong fire companies. The Recoiper notes the drive, with others urging swift action to urge uninsured residents to obtain coverage.
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South- Eastern Tariff Association
Americas
Dress Goods Bonanza At Thornton Wheatley Americus
Thornton Wheatley proclaims the biggest dress goods week with extra inducements for all wool serges Sarah cloths Sebastopols and cashmeres. A large stock of remnants from two to twelve yards priced plainly to clear, with claims of beating all competition. Call early to avoid the rush.
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Thornton Wheatley
Americus
Widow Endorses Sheriff and Deputy in Local Notice
Advertisement to the public praises N H White widow Mrs N H Wire and endorses Messia J E Marl and T M Cobb for Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff. She credits them with jail profits during her husband’s service and urges friends and the public to re elect them. Also mentions local store ads and a boat builder planning a snag boat for the U S Government.
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N. H. White
Messia
J. E. Marl
T. M. Cobb
N. H. Wire
Amusing Night At Opera House And Local Notices
Mr E Preston of Maples Mill Illinois visits Americus on a protecting tour and may stay through winter. Book store advertises Christmas goods. Amusing incident at Minoo performance as two gentlemen sit with seats misaligned, observers laugh at gallery crosspiece. Brown & Haines promote Xmas goods with lower prices. New Book Store and New Bel Store الخدمات
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Ann
Brown & Harren
New Book Store
Dlelew Brown & Hanpre
Brown & Hansen
Alx
Cherest House
Brown & Haines
Neigh Wan
Opers House
Dee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Americus Frecorder
Ceorgi
Henry Black
John Hall
Aaron Cohen
J. W. Mize
Mr. Mize
W. Lively
Primitive Baptist
Louvale
Gate- Wood
Cobb
Market
Dr. Bosworth
F. H. Buchanan
W. B. Buchanan
Geo. Stapleton
Florida
Stapleton
Tommie Allen
Cook's Pharmacy
H. ©. Johnson
8. L. George
Preston
W. E. Murphey
John A. Cobb
Lucy Thomas
Cdl
Lamar Street
Gus Harris
Gus Greene
Lee County
Jim Shep Greene
Thomas Haselip
Chokee
Willis Walker
Pilsbury
Smith
Jassella
Forsyth Street
Chain Gang
A. K. Schumpert
Thornton Wheatley's
Sumter County
Blitch
B. L. Dell
Alma Harp
John Bass
Mattie DeLoach
Leesburg
James Hines
J. P
Julia Logan
Alex Forrester
Charley Hays
Jule Bird
17Th
Tom Eddie Davenport
Col
W. T. Davenport
South Georgia
Eastman
Tom Eddie
Jake Hames
Wheeler
Jake
W. T. Ragan
Messrs. Fitzgerald & Fussell
Hawkins
Chase
E. J. Eldridge
Dendle
Buchanan & Bell, Novitetr
St Hawkins
A. Mack & Co
Andersonville
Suber
Paris
Maj. Speer
Hoe
Thomasville
Winslow
Crown & Harper
Taylor County
Bugg Chapman
Bald-Head
Chapman
Chief Lingo
Webster County
Stewart County
Macon County
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Columbus
Furlow
H. C. Bagley
J. E. D. Shipp
Bagley
Tuonxron Wheatley
Kuown & Harper
Estrada
Inois
E. Preston
Maples Mill
Illinois
Sumter
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