Christmas Tree Event and Town Notes in Americus
In Americus, a community Christmas tree is being prepared at the church on Thursday night with all invited. Reports from Savannah note unclarified matters while local figures Harris and James remain cleared of charges against Ken and will be home. Train schedules along the A P and Li road affect Richland and Lumpkin areas. A marriage between S. M. Jones of Sumter and Miss Laura Miller of Dawson was officiated by Rev. B. W. Davis. The town notes changing New Year behavior. few houses may open Christmas night compared with past customs. Clinically, Dr. Nilman of Albany remains seriously ill, while painter Billy Reynolds is alive despite rumors of death. Library subscriptions open with a prize organ drawing next Tuesday night. A governor’s proclamation offers reward for Rees Walker, a reputed desperado, said to be near Americus. Fire risk incidents are noted with minor incidents at Hawkinsville and Americus.
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Rees Walker
Rees
Americus
Ohio visitors praise Georgia climate and hospitality
An Ohio excursionist notes a return from Georgia to severe northern weather describing snow and ice amid warm memories. The letter predicts northern farmers will relocate to Georgia for milder winters, hoping Ohio visitors bring more neighbors next February.
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Ohio
Georgia
Santa Claus Theme Store Brims With Holiday Goods
A large room transformed into Christmas headquarters showcases a vast, varied display of new holiday goods. Mr. D. B. Hill operates the store with an extensive, stylish selection while Sheriff White and deputies intensify levies and attachments as creditors push for payment.
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Santa Claus
D. B. Hill
Hill
Sheriff White
White
Wilson
Peagin
New Alden edition showcases Charles Lamb’s Essays of Elia
A new edition of Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb is issued by Alden in New York. The publisher advertises an illustrated 148 page catalogue and a 16 page free catalogue, with the offer to send for four cents. John B. Alden, Publisher, New York City.
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Charles Lamb
Elia
Alden
Literary Revolution
New York
Elias
Pilgrim's Progress
Mr. Alden
John B. Alden
New York City
Christmas Day Close Required by Various Entities
A provincial notice lists numerous businesses and individuals agreeing to close on Christmas Day, reflecting a shared holiday practice. The compiler also includes an advertised letters section noting unclaimed mail in the Awori ous Postoffice and a request to forward letters after thirty days.
Christmas groceries draw buyers to Bosworth store
Open times Christmas week feature feasting as L B Bosworth promotes a wide holiday stock including sugars spices caned goods and liquors for eggnog and syllabub. Also notes two local weddings: A B Croxton wed Miss Winnie Jossey in Marion county and A S Esyreen with M J Jarvis married in the 15th district with small gatherings and a later Teale ceremony in Schley county.
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L. B. Bosworth
Wet or Dry: Judge McCay election ruling in Atlanta
Contested election case in Atlanta features Judge McCay denying an injunction to block the Ordi nary from declaring the late election result. Prohibitionists hope for a contest. wet supporters anticipate a stubborn fight and a possible notice to file. Laughing Dan Bell returns with a notable laugh, described as unique. The Salter Case: Sheriff James Salter’s new trial motion is argued. Judge Fort will decide by December 28. Negroes in Lee county repay stolen cotton funds after a misdelivery. A. P. & L. road contractor reports Lumpkin locals raise 150 for a Christmas train. Christmas excursion mentioned for Col Hawkins.
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McCay
Atlanta
Salter
James Salter
Lee County
Proclamation Offer Reward For Rees Walker Capture
Governor Henry D. McDaniel announces a fifty dollar reward for the apprehension and delivery of Rees Walker, alleged to have assaulted his wife Ida Walker in Sumter County on November 3, 1885. He fled justice and officers are urged to pursue him toward trial. The proclamation is signed and sealed in Atlanta on December 19.
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Georgia
Henry D. McDaniel
Rees Walker
Ida Walker
Sumter
Rees
Rees Walker Roca
Atlanta
Barina
America
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S. M. Jones
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Laura Miller
Marke
Rev
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Albany
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Lly Reynolds
Hawkinsville
Aseer
Billy
Tew
B. Hawkins
Bes
Amia Su Snowan
Levies
Elia” and
Hawkins & Taylor
R. J. Wheeler
Matt Hart
F. H. Buchanan & Son
Lee Taylor
John R
Banko Johnson & Aoe
Pat Baladen & Parker
Ifal Clove P. H
Ainton Toole
McGarrah & Tondee
9. A. Cole
PAT Bass
Cone & Parker
J. B. Dunn
Oliver & Oliver
J. Davenport & CO
Agnes Aycook
After Mail
Anderson & Lanford
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L. B
Jawvers
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Ernist
Te Haramour
Julia
Mitchell Pomp
Mitchell
J. J
McCenathy
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Anner
Rose
Bernara
Rogery
Marie
J.0. Rosey
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Dev
A. B. Croxton
Winnie Jossey
Croxton
Marion County
Miss Jossey
Esyreen
M. J. Jarvis
Jesse
Stallings
Robert L. Teale
Schley
Tary
Dan
Recomen
Dan Bell
O. W. Felder
J. J. Oliver
Lumpkin
Col. Hawkins
John R. Shaw
Shaw
Forsyth Street
Americus, GA
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