Local notes and Christmas season bustle in Americus
The Americus paper reports weather brightening for Christmas, local election chatter, and social visits. Residents include Mr. A. K. Clark and daughter returning from Augustan exposition, Mrs. Glover sending Arthur the Specialist, and Miss Eva Westbrook visiting Miss Myra Westbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Glover
Arthur
Eva Westbrook
Bronfood
Myra Westbrook
A. K. Clark
E. P. Person
Don Goodman
Thomasville
Americus
J. E. Denard
Weston
Pop Skull
Murder on the A P and L track in Sumter County Georgia
A dead man is found on the A P and L railroad track near Turpin's property. John Henry Williams, a laborer, appears to have been murdered with a head wound. Suspect Robert Wiggins, last seen with the deceased, fled after boasting of money. a coroner's inquest named Wiggins as the killer. The case hinges on testimony about events that night and the allotment of $7.75 in silver and $13 in greenbacks. The body was buried by the widow and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turpin
Cobb
Louis Adams
Turpin
Robert Wiggins
John Hendry Williams
John
McCarty Place
Geo. Stevenson
Robert
George
Mr. Turpin
Parker
Georgia
Sumter County
John Henry Williams
Cdl
Robert Kile S. T
Arno
Lockert
T. B. Guover
M. Lester
J. F. Bouron
G. W.girsox
C. L. Steiant
Gizo
A. Turpin
John Henry
Wiggins
Felton and Simmons Reach Truce in South Carolina House
In Sumter the long feud between Dr. Felton and Col. Simmons appears settled after last night's House session. They exchanged formal thanks and cordial greetings at the door, signaling a rare reconciliation after two years of estrangement. The report also notes crowded county courts, a resignation by Alderman J. F. Shipp, a Vienna tumor operation call, and various local anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Felton
Colonel Simmons
Sumter
House
General Assembly
Felton
Simmons
Bumter
Ean
Rural Fort Gaines wedding ties Tucker Stallings to Misa Brooks
Tucker Stallings of Magon married Misa Aurora Brooks in Fort Gaines on Wednesday morning with Rev. Dr. Warren officiating. Miss Belle Coker of the city attended. At the bride's mother's home four and a half miles from town, Emma McMath wed W. H. Hollaway of LaCrouse with Rev. A. B. Campbell officiating.
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Tucker Stallings
Thuradsy
Emma McMath
W. H. Hollaway
LaCrouse
A. B. Campbell
Robbery at Brown and French store on Cotton Avenue
A night intruder shattered the front door glass and entered Brown and French's store on Cotton Avenue. They unlocked the door, lit a lamp, and searched the premises but only the key was taken, with nothing else missing as Mr. French later checked the back door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & French
Cotton Avenue
Mr. French
Meat Prospect From Sumter Farmers Boosts Home Supply
In Sumter County and neighboring areas farmers report raising enough meat for next year as hogs flood town markets. The piece notes an absence of early-season imports and mentions a dramatic rescue by Bart Hamilton of Coney aiding a malfunctioning Eastern train engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Mimeek
Kirvin
Bart Hamilton
Coney
Bart
Water filter ad by Dr F Walken in Macon Georgia
A local 1888 notice by chairman F Walken endorses the GEM FILTER for removing impurities in water. The ad claims cheap price and durability at $2.00, offered for sale by J A and D Davenport, druggists, with city of Macon Georgia given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
To ‘Gay
F. Walken
M. D
Davenport
Local 1888 Tax Receiver candidacy and replies
Arthur Rylander announces as candidate for Tax Receiver to fill the unexpired term of J A Daniel. He pledges to grant one third of gross office to Daniel family if elected, citing unfulfilled promises by J W Mize and Daniel relatives. Mize replies defending the promise and noting political maneuvering by Daniel family. The page also includes social notices, advertisements, and local happenings in Americus area from 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Daniel
J. W. Mize
Taursday
Daniel
W. J. Stewart
J. W. L. Daniel
Mr. Daniel
Day Dreams and December Gallery Notices
A fragmented notice page invites readers to daydream on summer skies and hints at Jobo R Shaw's advice. December sales at Van Ar Puree Gallery promise low prices with evening hours. Mrs M T Elam plans night openings after holidays to showcase a large stock. A letter from A K Hawkes-Dear Sir praises special eyeglass lenses. Local optician E J Eldridge advertises fittings in Americus and Fitzgerald Fussell promotes the Junior Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo R. Shaw
Gentrabie in Juvenile Literature Featured in 1889 Harper's
A fragmentary item from Harper's Young People reviews and highlights in 1889, noting wide scope of juvenile literature. Mentions central themes and regional access in a compact notice, with emphasis on literary trends for youth readers.
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Ide
Thornton Wheatley
Grora
Maine
Dooly County
Dooly
Lang Cobb
Mamleinkler
Charleston
West Virginia
Stong
G. W.lover
Lee Street
W. E. Murphey
Bank of Americus
Columbus
C. E. Murphey
Atlanta
Ben Crawford
W. J. Alexander
State University of Bouth Roling
Columbia
City
Mr. Morton
New York
Doctor Bosworth
Mosworth
Morton
Frances Bell
Uly Ivy
Raleigh
N. C
Annie Bell
Forest
Giles Lulu Porter
Mies Amet Fay
R. C. Cotter
Mulberry T
Corner Second
Piscasee
AL We Cashiow
Henry Williams
Balera
R. Buan
Southwestern
Farmora
Wetherville, Md
Mfr
W. B. Graves
Felton and Simmons
Judge Jowler
Mrs. Mouser
Dr. Bull
Pilsbury
J. FE
D. Shipp
Bosworth
Vienna
Little Gun
Randal Holsey
Cain & Brown
Randal
W. H. C. Dudley
Nat
John R. Shaw
WIM
South Georgia
Southwest Georgia
Hook
E. G. Simmons
Dave
Clay
A. B. ‘Thompson
Father
Smithville
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Deel
Arthur Rylander
Knox and Sterlov
Justin
Mize
Brian
Academy
Dranksville
Marion County
Alice Park
Ed McMath
Bitch
B. H. Tallle
Beulah Crawford
B. H. McMath
Brellis
Lesa
Mieves
John R. Bitan
J. R
H. Williams, Jr
van' Ar Pur’é Gallery
Japan
A. K. Hawkes
Ully
Y R. E Hubbard
Gov. Tex
Milieter
E. J. Eldridge
Fitzgerald & Fussell
Mnis-Im
Harper's Young People
AN Illustrated Weekly
Geary
Reiners Age
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