Cotton Market and Local Notices Fade Into August Breeze
The column reports cotton prices with Good Middling to Low Middling bids and a steady market, plus weekly arrivals by rail and wagon. It notes a new Burke ferry on Flint River and a local accident with a fallen tree injuring a man, along with community tidbits about prizes, a dying local elder, and shop advertisements for spring stock and discounted carpets and linoleum.
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Flint River
Bass Plantation
Cork Road
Burke
J. W. Burke
Tramp Complaints Highlight Local Police Action
Letters reveal strong discontent with tramp visits in our cities, contrasting Americus which remains largely free. The police are said to curb arrivals, with offenders handed to Judge Pilsbury after arrest, delivering the full measure of the law in Stevens' pottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alster
Americus
Berry
Pilsbury
Stevens
Americus Growth Seen, Not a Boom, Says Recovered Letter
A private Atlanta letter praises Americus prosperity and argues growth is permanent, driven by new enterprises, foreign capital, and a strong business community. It cites the B V & EK railroad branch to Columbus and envisions a first class winter hotel as a catalyst for expansion, while noting local improvements and a favorable regional role.
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Atlanta
Americus
Coker
F. Mo
Macon
Columbus
Sumter County
Rain Dampens Streets While Gardeners Welcome Spring Rain
A soaking rain visited the area Thursday night and Friday, soaking the earth and pleasing garden lovers and grain farmers. The clouds stayed threatening Friday, leaving streets muddy and conditions damp. Dr. R. O. Cotter of Macon Ga lists eye, ear and throat services.
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Faymera
R.O. Cotter
Mulberry Street
Corner Second
Macon
A.W. Calhoun
Atlanta
Busy Summer for Waterworks and Gas Plans in Americus
A prominent city figure discusses impending Waterworks and gas projects tied to the New York Contract Co. Plans to sell bonds soon are under consideration to fund work, with labor and merchant activity expected to surge. The city anticipates strong growth, while traders report heavy weekend traffic and farmers from surrounding counties trading in Americus. Also noted are local entertainments at Ben Jossey's and January sale notes at Vay Rpex's Gallery.
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New York Contract Co
Americus
Green and Gold Watermelon Described From Henderson & Co
Peter Henderson & Co publish a full page engraving of Green and Gold watermelon from 1555 manual. The melon weighs 25 to 45 pounds, midseason producer, thin rind, golden orange flesh, very sweet and juicy. Originated by A. W. Smith of Americus who sold 11 pounds of seed to Henderson for 400 dollars about a year ago. Smith, a bank cashier on St. Simon's Island, has cultivated seed for years and is developing Ruby-Gold and other varieties while irrigating with a wind pump.
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Peter Henderson
A. W. Smith
Americus
Messrs. Henderson & Co
Mr. Smith
Smiths
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Brunswick Journal Calls For Public Meeting On Boat Line Project
A Brunswick Journal notice signed by six prominent citizens urges a public meeting to form a company to invest in a boat line from Abbeville to Brunswick tied to the Americus Preston and Lumpkin road. The plan aims to boost trade for Brunswick and nearby towns with a proposed steamboat line benefiting Americus and the A P L. A bold attempt sparks local interest and regional economic hopes.
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Brunswick Journal
Brunswieck
Abbeville
Grunswick
Preston & Lumpkin
Brunawick
Americus
Brunswick
Brunswick and Americus Beanawick Journal item
A preliminary Brunswick Americus meeting on a proposed steamboat line for the Americus Preston Lampkin railroad drew modest attendance but strong enthusiasm. A $20,000 railroad subscription plus Brunswick’s $10,000 share would total $30,000, with a five year contract for freight to Brunswick. Goodyear pledged $1,000, six-member committee to raise funds. $4,000 already raised. Also included is a long admonition about the harm of rumor and slander.
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Beanawick Journal
Americus, Preston & Lampkin
Dade de Tila
Idv
EW. Bingham
Col
C. P. Goodyear
Brunswick
Col. Goodyear
Goodyear & Kay
D. J. Dillon
J. 8. Cole
C. Downing, Jr
D. T. Dunn
John H. McCullough
C. Littlefield
Trimming the Trees at Capt Bell’s LeConte Orchard
Yesterday morning a Receiver reporter rode with Bob to Capt. A. C. Bell’s farm a few miles from the city where LeConte pear trees are being trimmed and prepared for the season. The Captain, a fruit lover, cultivates hundreds of LeConte trees on this place formerly belonging to Capt. T. M. Allen. The young trees will bear this season. The farm also has a fish pond, pear trees, peach and apple trees, and a large Irish potato patch.
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Bob
A. C. Bell
T. M. Allen
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promoted as Standard Remedy
Statement endorses Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a standard remedy for coughs. It contrasts coal oil or petroleum for illumination or lubrication with a medicinal cough treatment, implying the syrup is the proper choice.
Flat car speeds off on grade to Abbeville chase
A switch-man halted a runaway flat car as it moved at about seventy five miles an hour after a bumped wheel. The car crossed the long trestle and creek trestle before returning toward the main line, drawing a large crowd hoping it would not derail.
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Abbeville
Muckabee
Changing Around at Shaw's Store
Mr. John R. Shaw re arranged his office to create more counter space for displaying his new spring stock. An energetic Americas businessman, he continually seeks innovation and excitement in retail.
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Thornton Wheatley
John R. Shaw
Shaw
Americas
An Office Holder
A brief biographical note on Joe Mize detailing a long list of public offices he has held from Sergeant to Sheriff and currently Tax Receiver, highlighting the persistence of his public service across a varied career.
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Joe Mize
Henry Smaw
Joe
Henry
Americus
Walt
Joe -Mize
Lfe
Baluf
U. S
Buena Vista extension survey advances toward Cusseta route
Engineer C. M. Craig reported in Columbus that the first Buena Vista extension survey is complete and the Cusseta route will be tested Monday. The line may run about two miles north of Cusseta with grading to start soon, aiming to fit a through Birmingham to Albany coastal route.
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C. M. Craig
Buena Vista
Craig
Enquirer
Sun
Bueng Vista
Cusseta
Central
Alexander
Cay
Birmingham
Albany
Columbus
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Parlor Entertainment at the Warren Residence Delights City
The Tuesday night parlor entertainment at Mr Lott Warren home, arranged by Mrs Lott Warren, drew about fifty of the best citizens. The dual rooms served as auditorium and stage, decorated with art and flowers, with performances praised for grace and taste. Memorial Association ladies may seek a repeat event for charity.
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the Memorial Association
Baby Road Impresses In Georgia Stock Listings
Atlanta Constitution notes the A P L first mortgage bonds at 107 bid and 110 asked as among the best railroad showings in Georgia. It also reports Americas Preston and Lumpkin Locomotive loss of access for a few days due to heavy business and ongoing improvements on their line to handle shipping demand.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Constitution
Central
The
Americas
Preston and Lumpkin
County Roads Need Work and Chain Gang Solution
Heavy rains have damaged county roads. Farmers favor a county chain gang to repair hills and improve routes to the city. Also advertises Syrup of Figs as a remedy for constipation, sold by Eldridge.
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California
E. J. Idge
Eldridge
Help Wanted Ad Seeks Honest Energetic Youth
Wanted. One lad between ages 12 and 16 summers, strictly honest and energetic, free from whisky. Apply to W. T. Harvey, Americus, 6i. The warm weather left too many cloaks on hand. We sell timepieces and children’s wear.
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W. T. Harvey
Americus
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Georg
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Low
Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Relley
Marlon
Dooly
Ker Loualy
Jim Carey
Lath District
Eiie
Linwood Bell
Webster County
Lin
N. R. Hawkins
Fitzgerald & Fussell’s
John Fussell
Renfroe
J. M. R. Westbrook
Church Street
Hirsch
Mquors
Messrs. Mize & Smarn
Rrcorper
J.4
Granberry
Agt
W. J. Matthews
Americus, Preston and Lumpkin
Mr. Matthewa
Barlow
W. J. Barlow
J.B. Pillsbury
Gordon
New York
Joan R. Suaw
Recorder
Ben Jossey
Tullis & Jossey
Blalock
East Americas
Winchester
Brunswick and
Buen Vista
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