Americus Reconverts and Weekly RecoupER publish notices
The Americus Reconverts and Daily and Weekly editions circulated in the year with monthly and yearly rates. The Weekly RecoupER costs $1.00 per year payable in advance and claims the largest circulation in Southwest Georgia, serving Sumter and nearby counties. Notice from publisher H. C. Storey and agent E L Stanfield granted authority for monies. Local items include a cold spell, a birth, a wife beating incident, two vagrancy convicts sent to Stevens' Pottery, and a called meeting of the Sumter County Farmers Alliance on January 19 at 10 am with A H Ogletree and W T McMrenart.
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Americus
Darmy
Georgia
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americas Post-Omico
H.C. Storey
Farmers Alliance
Sumter County
Farmers’ Alliance
A. H. Ogletree
W.T. McMrenart
Fishing Frolic at Coney Lake from Merrick Ford
Merrick Ford and friends report daily captures at Coney Lake in Lee county with large hauls. Last Friday yielded 157 pounds of fish and typical days bring around 50 pounds or more, reflecting frequent productive fishing sessions.
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Merrick Ford
Coney Lake
Lee County
Marriage in Atlanta A. C. King Weds Bessie Redding
Yesterday in Atlanta Mr Will C King married Miss Bessie Redding daughter of Hon B J Redding Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture The newlyweds plan to visit Americus to meet Capt John A Cobb then later events include a guano company banquet at the Allen House and a Mendelssohn Quintette Club concert for the Americus Library on the fifth with proceeds aiding the library.
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Atlanta
Will C. King
Bessie Redding
B. J. Redding
Americus
Jno. A. Cobb
John M. Green
The
Americas Guanoo
Allen House
Mendelssohn Quintette Club
Americus Library
Photographs by Van Riper Praised as Best Work
Home artist Van Riper, living with the community, spends his money locally and is commended for the finest photographic work he has produced. Patrons are urged to patronize home talent for quality images.
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Vor Photograhs
van Riper
Dissolution of Harrold Johnson & Co Following Senior Partner’s Death
An obituary notices the dissolution of the Harrold Johnson & Co copartnership after the death of senior partner Thomas Harrold. The firm, founded in 1860 and a major Americus enterprise, led cotton banking and general merchandise across Georgia’s Southwest, with long service to planters and stable operations through 1873 panic. It lists the three partners Thomas Harrold Henry R. Johnson and Uriah B. Harrold and outlines their birthplaces and roles within the business.
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Americus
Thomas Harrold
Henry R. Johnson
Uriah B. Harrold
Cotton Avenue
8. M. Cohen
W. T. Collier
Forsyth Street
Hawkins
Tom Mitchell
Allen
Glen Cove
Long Island
Macon
New York
Booth
Planters Bank of Savannah
Merchants and Planters Bank of Savannah
Georgia
John Houser
Fort Valley
Anderson
Ohief
Thos, Wood & Co
Rae
New Fark
Lafayette
Buens Vista
Ellaville
Columbus and Western Railroad
Presidential tour confirms Buena Vista to Columbus extension
President Alexander and Manager Belknap led a Central road inspection train from Americus to Buena Vista with officials and guests aboard. The tour praised the new line’s smooth construction, discussed extending the Buena Vista and Ellaville route, and noted plans for an immigration bureau to attract Northern settlers, signaling a Northwest trunk-line link.
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Central Railroad
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Columbus
Alexander
Belknap
Prince Bro
H. 8. Davis
Davis
J. N. Cheney
W. D. Murray
Putnam
McMichael
Americus
Georgia
Florida
Great Northwest
Lowe
Walker's Crossing
the Central
Obituary of Mrs Thos Simpson of Sumter County
Mrs Thos Simpson of the old 15th district Sumter county died at home on Wednesday after months of declining health. Her husband died about a year ago. She will be buried today at Lebanon church yard eight miles from Americue.
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Thos. Simpson
15Th District
Sumter County
What Made the Change in Brown and His Wife's Outfit
Quote shows Brown noting a happier mood after his wife started shopping at John R. Shaw's for several months. He says she no longer asks him for money as often and she dresses better. He contemplates taking his wife there as well.
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Brown
John R. Shaw
People's National Bank annual meeting shows strong results
Stockholders applauded a 24 percent earnings after expenses and salaries for the past year. A 6 percent dividend was declared for the last six months. The board elected S Montgomery president J C Roney vice president John Windsor cashier. Windsor will manage the bank next year with 8 directors named: C W Felder L G Rawson J C Roney E A Hawkins Dr C A Brooks J Windsor.
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People's National Bank
Montgomery
C. W. Felder
Rawson
McGarrah
J. C. Roney
E. A. Hawkins
C. A
Windsor
Decision Rendered Over Sidewalk Box Dispute
Judge Fort ruled in the City Council of Americas v A C Laing concerning Laing's fish and oyster box on the sidewalk. The decision held no ordinance violation existed, allowed appeal after five days, and permitted bond for certiorari while releasing him from custody.
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Judge Fort
City Council of Americas
A. C. Laing
Oglethorpe
Laing
Bargain Store Offers Remaining Boys Suits for Christmas
A few fine boys suits remain at the Bargain Store and make an unmatched Christmas gift for a boy. Call this week to reserve one before they're gone.
Death of J D Greene, longtime Lee County resident
Mr J D Greene aged about seventy three years died Tuesday at five o clock. He was regarded as an upright citizen and remainedone of Lee counties best. He leaves a wife three sons and a daughter all of whom have died in recent years. Burial was at Oak Grove cemetery Wednesday at two o'clock with funeral services led by Rev A B Campbell.
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J. D. Greene
J.D. Greene
Lee County
Lee
J. N. Carter
Americus
Oak Grove
Another Wholesale House Opens in Americus Area
Mears Clegg and Coney of Hawkinsville and Coney plan a wholesale grocery house in Americus, occupying the former Wooten and Ford space in the National Bank building. Wooten and Ford move stock to the adjacent room near Planter's Warehouse, formerly M Sontheimer’s ten cent store. The venture promises to draw new customers to Americus.
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Mears. Clegg & Coney
Hawkinsville
Coney
Wooten & Ford
National Bank
Messrs. Wooten & Ford
M. Sontheimer
Americus
Death notice of Dr. James A. Fogle in Alapaha Georgia
A telegram announced the death of Dr. James A. Fogle in Alapaha Berrien County Georgia. He suffered from inflammatory rheumatism, suspected as the cause. Dr. Fogle was an eminent physician and brother of Mrs. Harrold. Mr and Mrs Harrold left for Alapaha Friday night.
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A. B. Harrold
James A. Fogle
Alapaha
Berrien County
Fogie
Harrold
Bank Meetings Signal Solid Year for Local Banks
In early January the city banks held annual meetings to review the year, declare dividends, and bolster reserve funds. Bank of Americas reported an 18 percent net profit with a 12 percent yearly dividend and a $100,000 surplus. Bank of South Western Georgia declared 5 percent dividend for a nine percent total, adding $12,000 to surplus in its first year, underscoring prudent management and local confidence.
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Bank of Americas
Bank of South- Western Georgia
Americus
Bank of Southwestern Georgia elects officers and adds two directors
The Bank of Southwestern Georgia held its annual election of officers yesterday with President M. Speer, Vice President J. W. Wheatley, Cashier W. H. C. Dudley, Assistant Cashier A. W. Smith, Book-keeper W. M. Jones, and directors including E. J. Eldridge, H. R. Johnson, J. C. Nicholson, R. J. Perry, C. A. Huntington, M. Speer, Thornton Wheatley, W. H. Dudley, and J. W. Wheatley. The only change is the addition of two directors.
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Bank of Southwestern Georgia
M. Speer
J. W. Wheatley
W. H. C. Dudley
Thornton Wheatley
W. H.C. Dudley
Amputation After Mule Accident Near Town
William Hill, a laborer for John Crawford, was riding two mules toward the city when they bolted near Barkey Parker’s residence. He fell from the wagon, his right leg mangled at the knee. Doctors Hinkle Miller and Brooks performed amputation below the knee. he is resting, with hope for recovery.
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Wm. Hill
John Crawford
Farmers Alliance gains nationwide reach and aims
A correspondent extols the National Farmers' Alliance as a growing, multi state organization. It notes member farmers in Texas Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Alabama North Carolina Georgia and Florida and describes the order's dual aims to curb harmful monopolies and unite farmers to restore their fortunes.
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Farmers’ Alliance
National Farmers’ Alliance
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Not Settled Yet On Lieber Fire Financial Dispute
Mr L L Lieber remains undecided about reopening or selling his interest after a past blaze. Insurance firms have sixty days to adjust claims, with a several hundred dollar gap noted between Lieber and the adjusters. Locals hope the Blue Bar will reopen along with the nearby fancy grocery restaurant and saloon to keep the Recrops viable.
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L. L. Leiber
Winter Stock Clearance Noted By Tam Purchases
Tam plans to close out winter stock amid a heavy fall spell referenced in the fragment. The note mentions Bucwanan and W. 3B as terms within the unclear sale context.
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Tam
New Fire Company Names Its Charter Members
The new fire company announces the list of men who will join to man the apparatus left by the late Mechanics. Signatories include H M Brown G O Loving H D Watta J J Bull J L Harper Gus Dunn J R Leamon J W Walters J R Darden J W Farlow J C Mathews Egbert Allen J P Mims Max Greenwood J W Fussell Joe Bernhardt Charlie Oliver H T Fretwell W M Harper C C Leamon J L Adderton Dr C B Batnes Tom Sullivan W C McLane F G Olver C E Lowe Bloom Brown W C Carter E J Miller Walter Wheatley W M Reagan H A Harris Will Hawkins.
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Nan
H.M. Brown
G.O. Loving
H. D. Watta
J.J. Bull
J. L. Harper
Gus Dunn
J.r.leamon
J. W. Walters
J.R. Darden
J. W. Farlow
J.C. Mathews
Egbert Allen
J.P. Mims
Max Greenwood
J. W. Fussell
Joe Bernhardt
Charlie Oliver
H.T. Fretwell
W.M. Harper
C.C. Leamon
J. L. Adderton
Dr. C. B. Batnes
Tom Sullivan
W.C. McLane
F. G. Olver
C. E
Sumter Superior Court Adjourns Early This Week
Sumter Superior Court convened for an adjourned term with Judge Fort presiding. Little business is expected to extend beyond the week as criminal cases occupy time while the jail is cleared. Foreman Capt. J. L. Adderton leads a practical Grand Jury pushing rapid county business. A hawk tale ends with a dramatic trap and an inquest interest near town.
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Superior Court
Sumter Superior Court
Vigilance Fire Company No. 2 Elects Officers
At the annual meeting held Monday night Jan 9 1888 officers were elected D A Dudley foreman Elbert Myers assistant foreman F E Eldridge hose director Allen Brown assistant hose director F D Lowery secretary C H Hawkes assistant secretary Jesse Phillips engineer F S ONeill resident engineer Jas W Russell treasurer Chilla and Fever cured free Janin Fannens Dave Stors.
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Vigilance Company
Vigilance Fire Company No
D. A. Dudley
Elbert Myers
F. E. Eldridge
Allen Brown
F. D. Lowery
C. H. Hawkes
Jesse Phillips
O'Neil
Jas. W. Russell
Pony Ride Collision Bruises Hood Hitt at Hawkins Stop
Late Tuesday afternoon a furniture wagon driven by Mr C C Hawkins collided with three boys on ponies near Mr Mimm s residence. Hood Hitt son of Mr W M Hitt was thrown from his pony and bruised, though no bones were broken. He should recover in a day or two.
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C. C. Hawkins
Mr. Mimm
Mr. Hawkins
Hood Hitt
W. M. Hitt
Hood
Divorce Granted for Sumter Man After Thirty Nine Years
Mr. G. W. Harris of the 15th District of Sumter was granted an absolute divorce at the present term of court on Tuesday. Married in 164, the couple lived together thirty nine years. After their youngest son reached age, the wife allegedly deserted him, leading to the divorce.
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G. W. Harris
Sumter
Gome
Consumption Cure Promises Free Recipe Offer
An old physician claims a simple vegetable remedy cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and other lung ailments along with nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe free of charge in German French and English to readers who send a stamp and address to W. A. Novus Rochester N. Y.
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East India
W. A. Novus
Rochester
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I. Olessner
Ofein
Webster County
E. L. Stanfield
H. C. Storry
Publisher Recordeer
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Stevens’ Pottery
Louvale
Abbeville
Americas
Telknap
Buena Vista and
Ellaville Road
People’s National Bank
New Fire Company
Heim’s
FitzGeRarp & Possent’s
John Speight
John
Janin Fannens
Dave Stors
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