Fragmented rail timetable fragment near Macon and Albany
A fragmented OCR timetable mentions rail service between Macon and Albany via Fort Valley and other stops including Ne and Smithville with stops at Oglethorpe Andereon and Lous. It lists times such as 2:30 P.M and 3:20 P.M and references routes Macon to Muil and Tot Warrem.
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Macon
Albany
Fort Valles Marabaliville
Smithville
Oglethorpe
Andereon
Lous
Americus city notes and Agricultural Convention actions
Dr T J Brooks and Col W A Hemphill visit Americus as delegates and visitors arrive for the Agricultural Convention. Fines are issued for disorderly conduct while preparations for the state fair location vote and cornfield transport are discussed. Courthouse payments, new leases, mule arrivals, and local commerce mix with notices of remedies and local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultors Society
Macon
Fire Dept. Test Parade Impresses Delegates
The Americas Fire Department joined visiting Agricultural Society delegates for a Lee Street procession. Engines rushed to cisterns and three streams sprayed the courthouse cupola in a rapid drill, showcasing quick, efficient work and drawing praise for the department’s performance.
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The
Americas Fire Department
Agricultural Society
Lee Street
Lee
Forsyth
Cotton Avenue
Quotton Avenue
Lamar
Jackson
Jackson Street
Wheatley's Corner
Mechanics No 2
Watts’ Store
Protector Hook and Lader
Court House
Sheriff Candidate Denies Promises of Favor to Colored Population
Amenicus Georgia February 8 1887 reports claim a sheriff candidate vowed to favor the colored population by not arresting offenders. The candidate says the reports are false and pending election will govern impartially and faithfully without fear or favor regardless of color or servile status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenicus
Epiton Recorpea
Corner Stone Laying At Sumter New Temple of Justice
The corner stone of Sumter’s new court house was laid in a Masonic ceremony attended by hundreds including prominent locals and visitors. The parade, Grand Lodge presence, and ritual symbols marked the event, with deposits and documents to be placed in the stone and a televised sense of civic pride.
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Allen Perry
Court House
People’s National Bank
Americus
Agricultural Convention
Allen House
Kimball
Atlanta
Tobler
Will Harris
Willie
Our City
Americus Lodge
Brethorn
Masonic Hall
Lamar
Grand Lodge
City Council
Board of County Commission
Ers
J. M. Williams
Davidson
Fuss
G. W. Adams
J. B. Sullivan
Williams
Judge Fort
Americus Monitor
Republican
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Constitution
Board of Education
Carter
City of
Young Men’s Christian Association
Notable Masonic dedication with historic inscriptions
A detailed account describes a Masonic ceremony and stone inscription reading ERECTED 1887 by Bruce and Morgan Architects with Angus McGilvray as contractor. The piece notes delegates from the State Agricultural Society and Grand Lodge attendance, plus a humorous aside about Ben Jones and a local hunter Jim Wilkins who shot 95 birds in 25 shots.
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H. Brack
H. Hawains
D. A
Huntington
Masonic
State Agriculturs Society
Order
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Jim Wilkins
Jim
Advice to Mothers Mas Winston's Sooraina Staur Teething Aid
Advice to mothers recommends Mas Winston's Sooraina Staur for teething children. It soothes gums relieves wind colic and cramps and aids digestion. Mr and Mrs W A Wilson nee Miss Anna Reid recently arrived from Hatootoo after their marriage.
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Mas
Winston
Mas. W. A. Wilson
Anna C. Reid
Hatootoo
Old Citizen Speaks on Kidney Disease Remedies
Rome resident J. M. Norris describes long kidney trouble and eczema relief after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He endorses Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and notes low prices at E. J. Eldridge. The fragment also advertises dress goods and fabrics with numerous styles and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Norris
Rome
E. J. Eldridge
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Scercec Ecceses Esco Este
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Piring
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Cseseses
Rongy
Asenicus
Americus Plains
Richland
Lumpkin
Preston
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J. N. Bass
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Barna Vista
LaCroste
Andersonvil
Southwestern
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CO Correll
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Sprer
Wit 'Ey
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Georgia
Heatley &Co
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Hia
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Crosby & Ore
Jantatwte
Ino
Oole, McGarrah & Tondee
Wamean Business
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FL. Wisdom
Lj. J
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Americus Recorder
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T. J. Brooks
Hamilton
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Will Buchanan
New York
Hugh Colquitt
Rd. Powell
Barnesville
Capt. P. H. Williams
Church Street
van Riper
W. T McArthur
Dodge
C. F. Foster
Rowland
Lamar Street
Price
Ve J. A
D. F. Davenport
Furlow
Speer
State Agricultural Society
B. F. Harvey
Marion County
Valdosta
Taylor
John Argo
Messrs
Stewart Jordan
Birmingham
Wiley Chambless
Perdido
Col. McGill
Kid Gloves
John RK
BHAW
Mary Anderson
Eli J. Wamsley
Wamsley
United States
Evanaville Ind
Courier
Martha Darley
Ala
Eugene
Darley
Pleasant Grove Church
A. W. Calhoun
Tf J. A
D. F. Davenrort
Sumter’s New Temple of Justice
Aten Forr
Ben Jones
Ben
Hen
McQueens
Smith
Jani
Pereiak
Milt
Tob
Sumter Co
Gas
Gutrseld
Thorsday
S.A. Cohen
Seniene
McCorele
Charis
Eposuw, Bore, LE Liar Buit & Lumpkin
Attorneys
Atlaw, Oqrorola
Barlow Hone Blok
Vale, Sdaabdens
Tad
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