New Year's platitudes and fires plague a town
A noisy New Year speech by J L Mack at the New York store touts a sound platform, while a railroad engine damage from an off track incident tops $200 and local fires threaten homes. The Cohen residence on Forest Street suffered near total loss. firefighters saved much but the blaze reignited before dawn. A curious ad for Smith's Bile Beans touts a cosmetic cure as a man’s tale of transformation unfolds.
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J. L.’ Mack
New York
A Bad Accident On The A P L Railroad Passes Shops
An outgoing A P L passenger train collided with an open switch near Spring Street after noon yesterday. Engineer Poole and fireman Kirvin escaped as the locomotive toppled into mud, tearing rails and tearing up track for fifty feet. The passenger cars stayed on track. no injuries. The wrecked engine sustained heavy damage. another engine moved the coaches to Lumpkin. Likely loss estimated around one thousand dollars.
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Spring Street
Poole
Mr. Kirvin
Lumpkin
Sumter County starts Temple of Justice construction
Work on Sumter county's new Temple of Justice began yesterday with contractor A McGilway's crew of 25 to 30 bands laying brick and mortar. The first brick was laid by Walter Ben Hollis and Allen Fort Jr. in a ceremony. Material already on site signals rapid progress toward a completed capital building. Separately, a warrant was issued for Robert Wiggins on larceny charges from the house, bond set at $50. The APL engine W A Gregory wreck is being repaired. a temporary track keeps trains running, and a new engine, the oR 7 Watts, is expected from Philadelphia to resume service in about a month.
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Sumter County
McGilway
Sumter
Robert Wiggins
Officer Smith
Robert
Stubbs
W. A. Gregory
Central Shops
Macon
Philadelphia
Alexander Ticket Wins Central Railroad Battle
Savannah dispatch reports the Alexander ticket won the Central railroad directors election, defeating Capt. Raoul and the Harrold faction. Estimated majority ten thousand. Alexander roster includes BE Alexander and J. K. Garrett. Americus and Southwest Georgia hopefuls expect better rates and liberal policies for patrons.
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The
Central Railroad
Capt
Raoul
Gen. Alexander
Road
OH. R Johnson
Savannan
Alexander Tcket
A. B. Hanrorp
Alexander
BE. P. Alexander
C. H. Phinizy
Augusta
E. M. Green
J. J. Wilder
A. Netsburg
Henry Blur
J. K. Garrett
O. R. Woods
A. E. Mille
Savannah
Jarrold
Americus
Pat Calhoun
Atlanta
A. B. Hollins
John ©. Calhoun
New York
New Years Reception at Americus Y M C A
The New Years Reception at the Americus Y M C A drew notable local and visiting young ladies, with crokinole games and a sumptuous repast in the gym. Hosts and many of Americus society supported by the organization made the event a standout of the holiday season.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Americus
Americus’ Fair
Mitchell
Rowe
Claude Montfort
Butler
Mattie Lou Hatcher
Ceres
Lala McLaughlin
Marion County
Johnnie Robbins
Masty Obapmsa
Talbotton
Charlie Beall
Lampkin
Fannie
Juli
Johnson
Macon
Kendrick
Atlanta
Christmas in Bronwood Ends Year With News and Arrivals
Bronwood Georgia reports a lively Christmas with a tree planned at the Academy and rainy weather. Marriages include Mr Gill Willis weds Miss Minnie Kenney officiated by Rev M B L Binion. Local moves include E Lass returning to run a stable, D J Ray relocating from Atlanta, and J P Speight buying stock and renting store. School gain Rev J S Elmore as next year’s teacher. Several residents move to Montgomery Alabama and Dawson. County politics surge with Sheriff electioneering and speeches as voters, including the local Negro vote, mull candidates.
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Academy
Gill Willis
Minnie Kenney
M. B. L. Binion
8. E. “Lass
Bronwood
D.J. Ray
Atlanta
J. P. Speight
G. P
E. H. Simpson
Cora Dunn
Morgan, Ga
J. H. Ellerbee
Dawson
Duff
Consumption cured by vegetable remedy announced by old physician
Retired physician claims a simple plant based cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all lung diseases plus nervous debility and nervous complaints. He offers to mail the remedy recipe in German French or English with full directions free to any reader who requests it, by sending a stamped request to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester N Y.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Rochester
Unclaimed Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office Georgia
The county announces a complete list of unclaimed letters remaining at the Americus Post Office. Names include Gear Carpenter Willie Dawson Nellie Darden Leaner Ellason Jack Givens Adline Guico Lizzie Harris Chas Haywood Bottie Harts Sarah Hobrayd Macy Hicks Emaline Jackson Julia Kendrick Julia Kendrick J Kitchens M Mathis Prince John Reddick William Reynolds W T Stewart T O Teage A W Turner J J Taylor S Moly Washington and more. If not called within thirty days, letters will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. The notice also references the Savannah Daily Times obituary of B H Richardson.
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Americas Post Office
O—Gear Carpenter
Willie Dawson
Noliie Darden
Leaner Ellason
Jack Givens
Adline Guico
Lizzie Harris
Chas. Haywood
Bottie Harts
Sarah Hobrayd
Airs
Macy Hicks
Emaline Jackson
Julia Kendrick
Boza Kitchens
A. J. Kitchens
M—J. G. Mathis
P—J.g. Prince
J—John Reddick
William Reynold
S—W. T. Stewart
J. T. Stephenson
T—O. N. Teage
A. W. Turner
J.J. ‘Taylor
S Moly
Washington
Ieee
Northerners blamed for prejudice claims in editorials
New England papers discuss Editor Grady's speech and claim that public men in the North share responsibility for Southern belief in lingering prejudice. The Boston Globe cites Senator Hoar’s harsh talks about the South and North’s civility toward friends and supporters. Also advertises a sale of dress goods and silks at John R Shaw's with many fabrics and colors.
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New England
Grady
Boston Globe
Hoar
South
Host
Wil Ba
John R, Shaw
Gentlemen Offered Superior Clothing at Moderate Prices
Men's apparel advertisement from JOHN R. SHAW invites gentlemen to inspect a large stock of finely crafted garments. Emphasizes superior workmanship, style, and quality available at moderate cost through direct selection at the store.
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John R. Shaw
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