Market steady and local notices in brief town column
Our market to day was steady. The Davenport Bros placed sweat wire sign at their Cotton Avenue drug store. Ed Sheffield, son of Maj J W Shefield, is improving from typho malarial fever. The Governor approved amending the Americus Preston & Lampkin Railroad charter to become Savannah Americus and Montgomery Railroad. Mayor court: Floyd Stevens found guilty of disorderly conduct, fined ten days on the street or 7.75. Street Railway right of way granted. A P L train derailment minor, no injuries. Runaway incident on Friday slight, driver unhurt. Reception for Miss Reese of Buena Vista by Miss Fry reported. Demosthenes allegedly cured stamers by pebbles, modern orators may use Dr Bulla Cough Paste. Insurance settled Brown & Harper at 75 cents on the dollar. Damaged goods to be sold at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brown & Harper
Committal trial set for Wig gins and Stevenson
Mob Wig gins and George Stevenson, both colored, face murder charges in the death of John Williams. the committal trial is scheduled for Friday, January 4, with witnesses hard to summon causing delays. A Recorder job room issue reports over twenty thousand election tickets printed for Sumter, Lee, and Webster counties last Monday and up to 200,000 in the past month. Mr. P C Clegg of Mesara Clegg Co. plans to wind down Hawkinsville business and will come to Americus Monday with family to follow. Gro D Wheatley offers a closing out sale on a beautiful line at less than cost.
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Americus Recorder
Tecondenr Ts
WeexLy
Georgia
Bumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Mecon
Sumter
Lee
Webster
P. C. Clegg
Mesara
P. C. Clegg & Co
Hawkinsville
Americus
A Christmas Present to Wife From Dudley
Shortly before Christmas Mr. W. H. C. Dudley gave his wife a neat top buggy. He owned a horse for thirteen years and kept it at home because it was handy. His wife had feared driving the horse, but he believes she now can manage. He rarely used the horse himself and quips he may not ride again, as he seldom travels far from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.C. Dudley
Colored Tournament to be held in Americus next July
In Americus members of the colored firemen association announce the state tournament will occur in Americus on a July day. Vigilance fire company asks white and colored residents to welcome the event with openhearted hospitality as in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Colored Fireman
Americus
Vigilance Fire Company
New Variety Works to Open in Leeton on A P L Road
New Variety Works by Mr R M Stewart rises in Leeton on the A P L road and, if all goes well, will open early this week. The venture aims to boost city small industries as daily new enterprises appear needing patronage and protection. Hostal Clerk Injured in Railroad Accident on A P L Western Branch. R L Hester, postal clerk, sustains severe hip and thigh contusion and remains unable to work, enduring much pain.
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New Variety Works
R. M. Stewart
Leeton
Hostal
R. L. Hester
Love of Children and Death of John Vincent Carter
The ad notes J L Wilkinson will return to the schoolroom for a week of study in state high schools and colleges to learn new teaching methods. It also reports the death of John Vincent Carter, eldest son of Calvin Carter, with condolences offered to the bereaved family. A small gold bangle found in Americus by Master Oland Daniels is to be claimed at this office.
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J. L. Wilkinson
John Vincent Carter
Calvin Carter
Recorpgk
Americus
Oland Daniels
Hostetter
UP Annual Inspection of the Central
The Central of Georgia will undergo its first annual inspection this month starting around the 15th. Superintendents and road masters from divisions will thoroughly survey the system to improve all divisions, with a prize for the best heat condition. The tour covers about 3,000 miles and ends around February 1.
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Central
Central of Georgia
Louisville
Nashville
Through Sleepers Line Plans Between Cities
A through sleepers line will connect Savannah to Birmingham via Macon, with joint operation by Central of Georgia and Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf between Florida and Kansas City. Completion hinges on the Columbus to Americus, Georgia link, with Americus to Buena Vista being relaid with 63-pound steel and Columbus to Americus nearing completion within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Buena Vista
Columbus
Americus
Thompson sons buy LeConte pear interest at Smithville
Messrs A S and O L Thompson, sons of W W Thompson of Smithville, have purchased their father's LeConte pear interest at that place. Senior Thompson has built a strong fruit reputation and retires with a comfortable income, while his sons will benefit from the seeds already sown and pursue a harvest of profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. S and
O. L. Thompson
W. W. Thompson
Smithville
Thompson
Acknowledgments for A. S. A. Club article
Readers praise the A. S. A. Club report from Monday night and extend thanks to Mr. W. K. Wheatley for supplying the copy. The writer wishes him continued success and long life.
Arrest of Mr Osca Sims Linked to Dawson Killing
Mr Osca Sims of this place was arrested in Albany Tuesday night. Officers thought he was John son, the man who killed Mr Wall in Dawson Monday night. Sims says he spent Monday night in Americus as a guest of Mr U S Lockett.
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Osca Sims
Albany
Johnson
Wall
Dawson
Sims
Americus
U. 8. Lockett
Distinguished Guest Arrives at Allen House
Dr J M F Gaston a distinguished surgeon registered at the Allen House last night He is professor of surgery at Southern Medical College and a liberal contributor to surgical literature in this country and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mc. F. Gaston
Allen House
Gnaston
Southern Medical College
Notable Americus Cotton Packer Vince Jackson Dies
Vince Jackson a prominent colored man of Americus died Tuesday night at his residence on College Hill of pneumonia. He worked for a number of years as a cotton sampler for various warehouses in the area and bore a good reputation.
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Ned
Vince Jackson
Americus
College Hill
Negro Progress In Georgia Elopement Story
In Schley County a black man and his lover faced parental opposition to their match. They eloped last Thursday night with aid from a white man named Geo Jones. The couple fled to Justice C. C. Tracy's home where the union was solemnized, witnesses noting the discreet night setting.
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Georgia
South
Schley County
Geo. Jones
C. C. Tracy
Magnolia Council Elects Officers for Coming Year
Magnolia Council No 293 National Union named P H Williams as President and J L Mack as Secretary at a called Friday afternoon meeting. Other officers include Jesse Aycock Vice President A Rylander Speaker A C Bivins Ex President J J Smith Financial Secretary W M Jones Treasurer H C Davis Chaplain H T Bivins Usher W D Haynes Sergeant at Arms O A Coleman Door Keeper T Wheatley M B Council and C W Littlejohn as Trustees.
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Magnolia Council
National Union
P. H. Williams
Jesse Aycock
A. Rylander
A. C. Bivins
J. L. Mack
J. J. Smith
W. M. Jones
H. C. Davis
Usher
H. T. Bivins
Sarge
Cotton men Coles Simkina Co show strong Americus trade
A Good Showing. Coles Simkina & Co cotton men of Americus have drawn out of the Bank of Americus 634592.77 since Aug 15 to Dec 31. They bought 15583 bales of cotton in Americus and expect to handle 75000 bales this season. Also note Last Call and Last Chance notices on local real estate stock, political campaigns, and seed sales by Hall selling Landreth seeds at 2 1/2 cents a paper.
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Messrs. Coles, Simkina & Co
Americus
Bank of
Americas
Hall
Landreth
Stag Party and Wonder of the Century Visit
A social gathering hosted by Mr. Joe C. Roney features chittlings and festive dishes with praise for past tastings. Signor Malitamo the Cuban Wonder, touring with Shields' circus, performs daring feats including sword walking and flame acts. Gus Harrie receives a six cornered spice stand gift from Dodson & Hill of St. Louis. Night calls answered at all hours by Cook's Pharmacy.
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Joe C. Roney
Signor Malitamo
St. Louis
Gus Harrie
Lamar Street
Messrs. Dodson & Hill
Hoo Doo Scheme Brings Angry Return of Alledged Healer
An old man named Grant exploited several Black women in Americas by claiming hoo doo knowledge. He deceived Glover by giving herbs to mix into her husband Mose’s coffee. Mose confronted Grant, who refunded $1.50 and warned he would be barred from the premises if seen again.
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Grant
Americas
Glover
Mose
Local Marriage Notice from Cochran Ga Dec 28 1888
The Americus Recorder publishes an official notice of the marriage of Miss Nimmie M Brown of Americus Ga to Hon Jas E Boothe of Pulaski County Ga. The ceremony took place December 27 officiated by Rev R C Saunders in Cochran with John Porter residence mentioned. Two Vancouver men win prize via Louisiana State Lottery. M C Harrell holder of ticket 46 755 earns 15000 share. J K Pickett named AP L stenographer in Atlanta.
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Recorder
Nime Brown
Boothe
Cochran, Ga
Americus
R. C. Saunders
Cochran
Quinn L. Howard
Vancouver
M. C. Harrell
J.C. Proebster
Wells, Fargo & Co
Express
Portland
Oregon
New Orleans
Washington Ter
Legislature Extends Railroad Commission Notices
At the late session an act approved by the Governor adds Americus and Athens to cities where Railroad Commission circulars and orders must be published. Americus, home of the agitation leading to the Commission, saw a late recognition of its efforts to protect Georgia people from railroad monopoly.
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Railroad Commission
Americus
Athens
Hes
Georgia
State court fines for three county cases
In county court before Judge Pilabury on Friday three defendants were found guilty. Herman Dawson, a colored man, charged with assault on Bob Turner, was fined four months on the chain gang or $25.00. Austin Nelma, known as Chick, charged with stabbing, was fined six months on the chain gang or $40.00. Ike Johnson, a colored man, charged with larceny from the house, was fined six months on the chain gang or $20.00. Court adjourned.
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Fea
Pilabury
Hie
Herman Dawson
Bob Turner
Austin
Chick) Nelma
Ike Johnson
Mnasovle Instaliation and Court Session Report
The text notes officers of Awericus Lodge No. 13 installed with names J E Sullivan J L Mack F Logan and others plus a county court session where Judge Pillsbury disposed of three cases in under two hours with cautionary advice. It also mentions Dr Bosworth visiting Oglethorpe January 6 offering free consultations for piles fistula catarrh and eye and ear issues.
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Mnasovle
Awericus Lodge No
A. M
J. E. Sullivan
J. L. Mack
Wet
F. Logan
J. B. Dann
J. N. Carter
L. J. Binlock
Pilsbury
Oglethorpe
Macon County
Dr. Bosworth
Technological School at Atlanta Seeks Georgia Boys
Captain Lyman Hall of the State Technological School in Atlanta discusses the new school opened last fall. It enrolls 115 scholars from about fifty counties, with a capacity of 170, admission costing 20 dollars yearly plus a 5 dollar damage deposit. The four year program emphasizes practical mechanics and shop work, with sections rotating in the shops and a junior option for advanced students. Board ranges from 12 to 20 dollars monthly. The aim is to prepare boys for mills and factories in Georgia.
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Lyman Hall
Technological School
Atlanta
Farmer Boys
Sumter County
Young Rodgers
Sumter City
Georgia
Gat
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Oficial Organ of
Davenport Bros
Cotton Avenue
Ed. Sheffield
J. W. Shefield
Americus, Preston & Lampkin Railroad
Americus and Montgomery Railroad
Mayor's Court
City Council
Floyd Stevens
Street Railway Company
Lew Bosworth
Dr. Burt
Mr. Bosworth
The
Atlanta Constitution
Miss Reese
Miss Fry
Musle
Demosthenes
Bulla
Overcvate
Gro. D. Wheatley’s
Hawkins
Opera House
Lulu Porter
Lily May Ivy
Annie
Frances Bell
Misa Porter
Clyde Kirven
J. 8. Anderson
Ohio
Lima
Anderson
Hivins and
Williford
Bank of Cordele
Bank of Americus
Cordele
Jack
Gill
John R. Shaw
Roche
Rochelle
J.M. Vaughn
J. E. D. Shipp
H.C. Bagley
A.C. Bell
Brown & Harper
B&h
American Street Railway Company
Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Company
W. K. Wheatley
Cuff
AP & L
J. K. Pickett
Harper
Gro. D. Wheatley
Jon M. McCandlem
Miss Nim Stownee
D. A. Pugh
Laurena County
Fannie
Booth
Twiggs County
Misa Nim
May Kerr
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