Merry Christmas and Punished Town Events in Georgia
Christmas greetings from the publisher amid a summary of local happenings in Columnus Georgia. Notes include a Masonic celebration planned for December 28 at John’s Lodge, bucket brigade saving a house in Ellaville, a band fundraiser at vigilance ball, Billy Reynolds painting the city clock tower, and local merchants adjusting practices as broader community notices unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P, John's Lodge
A. M. Red
Head's Ball
Billy Reynolds
Open at Night for Christmas Shoppers
Mrs M T keeps her store open late for customers during the holiday season. Goods are attractively displayed under the night light as shoppers browse after hours seeking bargains and variety.
Christmas Trade Boosts City Merchants and Stores
Merchants report strong holiday sales and optimistic time ahead as Christmas crowds fill shop windows and streets. Local hotels plan festive dinners while new railroad talks and a growing city life scene, including marriages and bids for public offices, keep Americus bustling through December.
Lucky Galveston Screwman Wins Third Prize in Lottery
John Branton of Galveston Texas held ticket No 3238 which drew the Third Capital Prize of 12000 in The Louisiana State Lottery Drawing of Nov 10. The Galveston News notes the cotton market and general market activity as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Branton
Galveston City
Galveston
Tex
Town Residents Visit During Holiday Season
A list of residents and visitors in the area includes Mio Siok Misa Dora Oliver of Albany visiting at Taylor and others from Avanimi Avante Fort Valley and Macon. Notables like Hon D B Harrell Col CR McCrory Rev J C A Clark and Rep Tony Myers are in town or passing through. Several locals return home for holidays and plan Christmas shopping and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mio Siok
Misa Dora Oliver
Albanyus
Taylor
A. 8. Baindan
Avanimy
Speed Christiaa
Lucy Pell
Avante
A. O. Spears
D. B. Harrell
van Enhnes
CR. McCrory
Bilagille
J.C. A. Clark
Macon
Tony Myers
Schley County
C. L. Glessner
T. M. Rose
Barnesville
Hawkins & Hawkins
P. F. Ragan
Pelabarohle
Ain
M. Caskey
Nhley
Farmure
T. J. Batedeny Jr
Spring Street
B. J. Baldwin
Parlin
Texas
Col. W. T. Davenport
Fannie
Ancje Steinbridge
Milledgeville
W. B. Clark
The Last Meeting Of The Old Council
The Old council held its final session with Mayor Felder and all Aldermen present. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved. Street and Lamp and Finance committee reports were adopted. Bills were read and paid. The session adjourned sine die. Incoming Aldermen P H Willemme and Dr Burt sworn in by Judge Pilsbury. Bell confined by rheumatism. committee appointments to be set in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cham
Switzerland
American
J. C. A. Clark
Flist Street Methodist Church
Americus
Macon
Georgia
Ibre
Jon R. Suaw
WepsespAy
Ald. Hawkins
Felder
P. H. Willame
Burt
Pilsbury
Bell
Ares Nigl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cos Recorder
Umnes Wt
Clessner
Fa Sec Lear
East Americas
Ellaville
John R. Shaw
Coumbus
Columnus
Brannon & Carson
Darkey
Bome
W. R. Dorn
Adship
Orthern
Jake Israels
Prince Bros
Will Hare
Wheather
B. T. Jennings
Terrell County
Sumter
Reconom
Camilla Urso
Recorpven
Agnea Aycock
J. A
D. F. Davenport
Jobo R. Shaw
Stewarts
Speer
Wheatley’s
Wheatley
Schumpert & Roney
B. Bosworth
Will Freeman
Dorset
Wheat Joy's
J. L. Stevens
Wheatley's
Newmarkets
J. B. Felder
O. W. Felder
Pheeton
Pontmaster
Henimte
Jake Taras
H. A. Connors
H. D. Watta
Montezuma
Albany
Tom and
Jerry
New York
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Joan R. Snaw
Hawkinsville
Savannah
Dublin and Western
Arthur Poll
Fuller
Dublin
Flint
Evitt
Americas
Calvin Carter
Fricker Bros
H. Hawkins
Geo. Stapleton
James Fricker & Bro
Will. Taylor
Barab Wade
Rev. A. 8
Staley
Scuumptar & Roney
Lobin's
Lundborg and Garwoods
Hoyt’s
Austen's
Joan R. Baan
Eale
Liverroot
New York x
Oane Uplands
Ait Ross Oes
Penaor AL
Misa Mary Lou Hodge
Fort Valley, Fe
D. B. Oe
Willis A. Hawking, Jr
Geo. Thornton
Preston,capiel
Christe
Prothro
T. W. Olements
Mies
Jennie May
Ville
Als
J. B. Hinkle
Grawford
Stevens Institute
Trenton, N. J
Henry Mitchell
Apa
Port Royal
H. ‘Adams
McCellan County
Sumter County
Webster Counties
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