Local Notes and Arrivals from Americus Society
Recaps of visitors and residents in Americus, including Meyer of Richland, Colquitt of the Atlanta journal, Kelsoe of Oglethorpe, Green of Atlanta, and others. Mentions of store plans, road actions, balloon ascent plans, a traveling salesman appointment, and a bad accident near Mr Tooke’s residence involving a horse and buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkes
Ele
Aj. Meyer
Richland
City
HH Colquitt
The
Atlan Journal
Ry, M. P. Kelsoe
Oglethorpe
St. John
Jax. Bailey, Jr
Cremation Tragedy and Court Remands Highlight Local News
A fire destroyed a tenant house on the city’s eastern edge killing Aunt Polly McCoy who was partially paralyzed. Paramedics recovered only a trunk as the rest of her body was cremated. Judge Pilsbury remanded Simon Ellis to jail while noting other arson and burglary suspects. Church notices list Elder Curry and W Lively’s February appointments across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Polly McCoy
Polly
Relia McCoy
Man Named John Collins Attacks Porter at Shenfield
Yesterday morning John Collins, a Black man, harassed Henry Jones, a colored porter for Shenfield and Co., by following and cursing him. Jones retorted by striking Collins with a plow handle, injuring his head. The incident ends with a forthcoming mayor's court appearance this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
Henry Jones
Messrs. J. W. Shenfield & Co
Henry
John
Tramp captured as officers recover loot and gear
Policemen Smith and Reagan seize Anthony Moll at Capt. A C Bell s residence for begging. A search uncovers $26.65 in wallets and many small bags of salt pepper lime vinegar and other items plus a concealed pistol. He wore two suits of clothes. The commitment trial of the big four drew sharp contests with Hudson Simmons defending Perry Fletcher and Mathews Hiaton for Ellis Ford. New deal moves Cain Brown grocers to new rooms in Cotton avenue. R L McLeod Co to operate liquors March first. Mr C B Cason arrives in Americus for relief of deafness under Dr Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsbury
Simon Ellis
Andy Fletcher
Walter Ford
Americas
Smith
Reagan
Anthony Moll
A.C. Bell
Hudson
Col. E. G. Simmons
Messrs
Basa
Blalock
Steve Perry
Messrs. Mathews
Hioton
Mosars
W. L. Cooyer & Son
Marietta
Cain & Brown
R. L. McLeod &Co
Hawkinsville
Cotton Avenue
New York
Death of Dr A T Mann key Augusta minister dies
The sudden death of Rev Dr Alfred Z Mann a prominent Georgia Methodist leader occurs after one day illness from lung congestion. He served Augusta as pastor of St John s and St James and led the Richmond county circuit. Survivors include his wife Mia Battey. he was 70 and long a church leader. Funeral held at St John s Church with many ministers and friends present. The obituary notes his Augusta roots and kinship to Bishop George F Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Alfred Z’. Mann
Methodist Church
Georgia
St. John's
St. James
Richmond County
George F. Pierce
Mia
Battey
Augneta
Jno
Mr. Mann
Ationeed
Ameorious
Road Conditions Spark Local Trade Wakeup
A NW county resident urged better roads to sustain the trade with the Americas. Local business leaders and county commissioners were advised to oversee road commissioners as roads deteriorate. The writer notes the pattern of complaints and suggests fines by Judge Fort might improve road conditions.
Mail Dray Delay Sparks Local Protest
Citizens complain that a dray owned by Steve Wooten, a sporter at the Allen House, delays mail delivery on the Southwestern road. The dray hauls baggage and is used to unload at the Allen House before mail reaches the post office, keeping residents waiting for their mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Wooten
Allen House
Ee SeTes
Cordele to Welcome New Guano and Cotton Mill Venture
Macon Construction Company and Americus Investment Company leaders plan a large guano factory and cotton seed oil mill in Cordele. Maj. John M. Green of Atlanta to preside, cited for strong results in Americus and other plants. Cordele’s railroads, timber and growth cited as indicators of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oordelo
Macon News
W. B. Sparks
Macon Construction Company
8. H. Hawkins
Americus Investment Company
Splan
Cordele
Maj. Jno
M. Green
Atlanta
Major Green
Americus
Troy
Als
Jst
County Road Commissioners Named by County Board
At yesterday's adjourned session the County Board appointed road commissioners for the county of Bunter for the year. Appointments include Vth District A T Johnson J R Howard Geo M Harris. Old 16th John Perry I H Wiggins T B Hooks. New 16th K M McDonald W A Webb W E Mitchell. 17th J H Carter Ed Timmerman J A McDonald. Old 26th B T Wise G J Reeves J A Wilder. New 26th M D Bell Sidney Jordan J J Dupree. 28th District S W Small W R Chapman L G Hudson. 2th District W H Justice A F Hodges D W Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunter
Vth
A. T. Johnson
J. R. Howard
Geo. M. Harris
John Perry
H. Wiggins
T. B. Hooks
K. M. McDonald
W. A. Webb
W. E. Mitchell
J. H. Carter
Ed Timmerman
J. A. McDonald
B. T. Wise
G. J. Reeves
J. A.J. Wilder
M. D. Bell
Sidney Jordan
J. J. Dupree
S. W. Small
W.R. , Chapman
L. G. Hudson
W. H. Justice
A. F. Hodges
D. W. Grant
G. M
W. A. Wilson
H. H. Glover
8. A. Walters
K.M. McDonald
J. L. Page
Geo. Rodgers
Phil Jennings
T. G. Walters
J. A. Wilson
John H. Dupree
J. D. Glover
H. C. Arrington
John Daniel
T. J. Mogan
N. A. Ray
J. D.shepherd
8. W. Smaw
M. F. Arannen
Uth
George Ett
Tom Wicker
Sues Smith
New Craze for the Boys Parachutes Chase Sly Wins and Woes
A two day old craze grips American boys as they fashion parachutes from handkerchiefs tied with strings and a weight. They throw them to watch descent, risking torn handkerchiefs on trees and wires while mothers fret over missing garments.
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Americas
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
Advice to mothers to use Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. Claims it soothes gums eases pain cures wind colic and diarrhea. Sells for twenty five cents per bottle with promotional tone.
You Ought to Write Up This Country and Send Papers Everywhere
A citizen tells the Liberal editor that publishing a weekly Northwest paper would benefit the town, but questions who pays. The editor replies that running a newspaper requires cash and a good deal of it, underscoring the financial reality of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
G. B. Lamar
CG. M. Bailey
Messrs
Fricker & Bro
D. B. Hil
Prather
Weaver
Telephone Exchange
Northwest
The
Liberal
Cuthbert Liberal
Americus Boys Abroad Earn Big Salaries in Atlanta
Employers recognize Americus boys across industries. Six of them in Atlanta earn a combined salary exceeding $8,000 per year, showcasing notable success and prompting comparison with other cities.
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Americus
Atlanta
Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy Claimed Translation
An elderly physician claims a vegetable formula can cure Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and lung ailments, plus Nervous Debility. He offers to mail the full directions in German, French or English free to any requester, with stamped return.
Has the Largest Let No Guilty Man Escape
A local editorial denounces a burglary and arson ring in Americus, urging timely prosecution by city and county officials to deter further crimes. It calls for aggressive action by the mayor, council, and prosecutors, warning that other guilty parties may flee and evidence be erased. Also notes appointed processers in Sumter County and includes a Civil War era war trophy discharge record fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Americus
Georgia
Grand Jury
Board of County Commissioners
Rail progress and railroads in the region steady gains
Reports from Albany to Columbus and Americus area describe grading contracts and expected train service by September 15 with five hundred convicts at work. New routes cut curves and reduce grades, targeting completion by March. Other notes cover the Americus Preston and Lumpkin line extension toward Eufaula and Montgomery, telegraphing trains on Central road from February 11. The piece also touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as rheumatism relief and mentions Canary Seed deliveries and low pharmacy prices in December.
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LaCrosse
Americus
Miller
Amerinus
Columbia
Americus, Preston and Lumpkin
Engloeering Corps
Campbell
Bank's Landing
Seltisen
Eufaula
Hawkins
Montgomery
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Editor
Stor Roberts
Dawson Inwestern News
Jack Walker
Arthur Wnews
Leesburg
W. W. Wheeler
Ned Hollinsworth
Auta
Nin Y Friends
John Colson
Furlow Street
Lew Bosworth
Jessrs. Winship and Turpin
Mainstrance Company
R. Wm. W. Leatz
Indiana
Schley County Board of Edition
Hes. A. & M. Road
Ascen
Prof. Fisk
Henry Black
Coleman & Co
Macon
Messers
J. C. Lindley
You. Wright Brady
Georgina Rmental Farm
Ecity
Americus Han
Exe Hill Hose Company
Jap Euglish
Www. Kinkley
Irwinville
Mounty
Eoglish
Wil"toher
I. Williams
Presentia
Willams
Mar
Tooke
Mr. Tooke
French
Willing
H. M. Curry
W. Lively
Andersonville
Louvale
Pleasant Valley
Lumpkin
Poplar Springs
Preston
Providence
Sumter City
Curry
Kentucky
C. B. Cason
Bosworth
A. T. Mann
Hin Laat Mest
Arthur Rylander
War Times
Battle
Locust Grove
A. C. Speer
Ezekiel M. Parker
Jefferson Newman
7Th Regiment of
Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers
United States
Culpepper
Irginia
Bis
Nova Scotia
Mark Finetgum
W. Vet
Nowri
EL Ee c
B. V
Here
Ellaville
Huena Viata Patrat
Central Railroad
Central
Anglo- American Times
New Plain Canary
Cook's Pharmacy
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