A Good Hunt and Local Notices From Town
Fragments report a poetic dedication to a singer and a grave reflection on a departed musician. Local items note travels to Damascus, a pharmacy move on Lee Street, Laura Brown resigning as 9th grade teacher, a new artesian water fountain at the Methodist church, Buena Vista burglary mixup, and a request for debt settlement from Mrs. M. T. Elias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Brown
Jackson Street
Misa Brown
C. J. Hawkins
Americus Cigar Factory Enlarged Under New Partnership
The Americus cigar factory will be greatly enlarged as proprietor Mr Warnock adds Mr Parrott to the firm. The Recorder speaks for their continued success, urging Lanres and children to use Brown's Iron Bitters for malaria indigestion dizziness and liver complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Cigar Factory
Warnock
Democrat to be warned by telegrams at precincts
Sheriff-elect Forrest faced a quarrel over telegrams to warn independents at certain precincts. Superintendent Marshall refused payment, saying the messages would be sent for nothing. The incident reflects partisan tensions amid election day preparations.
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Forrest
A. M
Marshall
Mayor pro tem Wheatley Leads Courtroom Charade
Col. Walter Wheatley, acting mayor pro tem, dispenses justice in a humorous city court scene. Chief Lingo assists as officers keep order while Wheatley fines a drunken man and handles a pair of women accused of disturbance with sharp, witty remarks. Witnesses praise his graceful handling of proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wheatley
Lingo
Speaker
Crisp
Chile
Dir Hiussy
Kilkenny
Col. Wheatley
Personal notes from Americus social news
Capt R 8 Weston of Albany is in the city ill others report limited improvement for Mrs Allen. Oni Blalock returned from Birmingham. Mrs A C Speer recovering from illness. Miss Olivia Dorman of Andersonville visiting Americus. H T Arrington prominent Elmville resident in the city on business. Editor Chapman of the Calhoun Courier visiting his sister Mrs Burt. Miss May Artope left for Macon after visiting Hattie Windwor. Mrs Ben Danniel and son of Boston Ga are in the city visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Weston
Albany
W. P. Burt
May Artope
Macon
Hattie Windwor
Bark Belt of Pennsylvania and Immigrant Views
An Elk County Ridgway resident outlines the states hemp bark industry, noting Ridgway as a central hub, bark costs around five dollars a cord, and annual consumption near 40 000 cords with European markets. He stresses bark transport costs and regional advantages near West Virginia bark sources. A New York Tribune piece adds reflections on German immigrants and tenement pride, while Hulls Journal discusses vegetables and health benefits and cautions about storage and air quality.
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Pennsylvania
Ridgway
Elk County
Europe
West Virginia
East Side
Essex
Ludlow Streets
New York Tribune
Safest Seat on Trains Sparks Public Debate
Discussion in newspapers over railcar safety favors the right hand side seat near the middle to reduce injury risk. A. D. Martin notes widespread belief in the theory despite skepticism, observing crowded spots on the right side of mid cars on sunny days. A broader look at worker housing in Norway contrasts factory life with communal meals and spacious, well ventilated rooms supervised by the owner's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Martin
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
St. Louis Chronicle
Maude
Norway
New York Commercial Advertiser
New Books Received at Americus Library Amid Growth
The Americus library reports thriving growth with new members daily and a fresh influx of titles. Notable arrivals include works by Nora Perry, Rudyard Kipling, Thackeray, and Walter Besant, plus more volumes from various authors. Unclaimed letters listed, with call for patrons to inquire at the office before dead letter filing.
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Americus
Ascutney Street
Mrs. Whitney
Janvier
Nora Perry
A Sewell
Walter Besant
Muta
Chas
A. Montague
John Habberton
Juliex Gordon
F. Mable Robinson
Edgar Fawcett
McNeil
Amelia Barr
Rosa N. Carey
Anna Chapin Ray
Tone
Laura Jean Libbey
Jack Horner
Mary
Tiernan
Warner
Ww. E. Morris
Bud Knoll
Clara L. Durnham
Marie Bashkirtself
Miss Noboty
Nowhere
A. C. Gunter
Metterott
Marjory
Geo. Ebers
Clare
Burunham
Wm. T
Meredith
Optic
Austria
Mia
RT Albertton
Wm Avett
G Ansley
Sherman Burke
Samuel Brannon
A H Black
Morgan Bile
Mire
Carter
R Cramell
Clark
Clifford Dun
W. T. Daniel
Davis & Hulmnes
Lida Fort
Frank B Gallagher
Samps Gose
Samps Goss
Chas Green
F Hill
Hak
L Bixon
Chatira Hing
I J Haigher
John Lanketon
Faule Mulman
Thomas B Milton
Mixa
Rebecca Morrell
M K Mitchell
Mies
Mandy Megheg
Col
P—Sal Berklas
R—S E Rily
Philip Reynold
J L Ragan
S—Mra Canna Statarun
W R Strickland
C_L Smith
RL Smith
Miss Lizzie Smythe
Jim Simpson
John Sincler
W—Gee W Woolford
Thomas Wiley
George Gatewords
Misa Alia Watkin
Z—H Zaaloasitz
J.C. Ronny
P. M
Men’s Fine Shoes at 50 Cent Reduction in Southwest Georgia
A local seller advertises the largest assortment of men’s shoes in southwest Georgia including French Calf Patent Leather Kangaroo and Cordovan. To boost trade for ten days a 50c reduction is offered on every pair with one uniform price clearly marked.
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Georgia
W D Bailey Gent's Fine Furnisher Shoer and Hatter
W D Bailey operates as a gentleman's outfitter offering fine furnishings, shoeing, and hatter services. The shop presents a curated mix of menswear accessories and footwear, aiming to serve refined clientele seeking quality and style.
Harper’s Magazine Illustrated 1891 contents and authors
The issue features arts on Southern California by Charles Dudley Warner, drawings and illustrations by George du Maurier, a novelette by William Dean Howells, and a London papers series by Walter Besant. It promises a variety of illustrated papers and short stories, maintaining Harper’s Magazine’s standard of excellence.
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ARPER
Southern California
Gharles Dudley
Warner
Charles Egbert Craddock
D Wing Thackeray
George du Maurier
William Dean Howells
London
Walter Besant
Mery
Harper’a
Harper's periodicals and back volumes offered by Harper & Brothers
Advertises Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar and Harper's Young People with free subscriptions in the U S Canada and Mexico. Details on back volumes binding pricing and mail order options plus an index to Harper’s periodicals from 1850 to 1859. Remittance by money order or draft. note newspapers may not copy the ad without Harper & Brothers authorization.
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Jane Vans
Frarpers
Jane
Harper & Brother
Harper & Brothers
New York
Harser
Post Office
Harper's Periodicals Advertising Terms
Advertisement details Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazar Harper's Young People note pricing and subscription options for United States Canada and Mexico volumes start with January issue or current number on receipt and offer bound volumes by mail postpaid with remittance by money order or draft for safe handling.
Harper's Young People announces new volume start
The Twelfth Volume of Harper's Young People begins on November 4 offering five serials including Camp-mates and Men of War, plus stories by Nelson Page jimar Edwin Lisseter Byones Spofford Mary E. Wilkins and others. The weekly promises travel adventure history games and hundreds of illustrations aimed at nourishing both instruction and entertainment for young readers.
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Ifrte Yi People
Kirk Mourse
Howard Pyle
el Farm
Sophie Sweth
R. BK. Manisitrick
Yol- Prine Lowtoy
Ancle Brooson King
Nelson
Jimar Edwin Lisseter
Harper Brothers Notice on Harper's Young People Volumes
Postage prepaid two cent specimen copies and sale terms for Harper's Young People volumes bound in cloth. Volumes VII X and XI out of print, rent by vial postage paid on receipt, other volumes available. remittances by post office money order or cash to Harper & Brothers New York.
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Harper's
Harper & Brothers
Harpers Brothers
New York
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