Amicable settlement reached between engineers and S A M road
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the S A M road end a dispute after official review by Assistant Grand Engineer A B Youngeon. Grievances over engineer suspensions were resolved with reinstatement and full pay. Youngeon departed for Birmingham to handle further matters before returning home.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Rssistant
A. B. Youngeon
W. D. Flint
Brotherhood
Youngeon
Birmingham
Gamblers raided. six captured in back of Nimes office
Early this morning Officers Martin Ray and Barrow raided a back room behind the Nimes office used as a gambling rendezvous. They captured all occupants and escorted them to the old courthouse, where one tried to hide behind lumber but was recaptured. A hearing for Joe Gamblers is set before Judge Pilsbury today.
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Martin
Ray
Barrow
Nimes
Old Court House
oWiuch
Joe Gamblers
Pilsbury
Free Delivery for Americus by July Under $10,000 Plan
Americus expects carrier delivery within six months as post office receipts near the $10,000 threshold. The fiscal year figures show steady growth and the promise of door-to-door delivery by carriers in grey U. S. P. O. uniforms.
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Americus
Congress
House of Congress
Americas
Americus Post-Office
Uncle Sam
U. S. P. 0. Department
Clothes of Deceased Burrow Sought by Father
Vernon Alabama newspaper ad by A H Burrow asks for information on a suit of clothes borrowed from his late son Reuben H Burrow. The outfit was shown at the State Fair and then carried to Montgomery to be exhibited at the Southern Exposition. Any locating details should be sent to Chief Lingo.
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Lingo
Vernen
A. H. Burrows
Montgomery
Reuben H. Burrow
A. H. Burrow
Vernon
Ala
Death of Mr. Sloan Leads to Local Masonic Burial
News arrived yesterday of the death of Mr. Sloan who lived near the city. Born and raised in the county, he was a leading, popular figure. The funeral will be held this afternoon at Oak Grove Cemetery with Masonic honors.
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Sloan
Oak Grove
Court News at County Session Under Judge Pilabury
The county court opened under Judge Pilabury with Solicitor Blalock and Clerk Allen present. Cases included A C Alexander and T Alexander each fined 50 dollars for gaming, Ben Everett fined 50 or six months, Jim Clements fined 30 for fornication and adultery, and Mary Cooper found guilty of keeping a gaming house but not yet sentenced. Bonds for new officers were received. Ordinary Speer, recently ill, back at work as officials praised.
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Superior Court
Pilabury
Blalock
Allen
Forrest
Lamar
A. C. Alexander
T. Alexander
Ben Everett
Jim Clements
Mary Cooper
Forsyth Street
Col. J. 8
McCorkle
Blatock
Americus Investment Co Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Americus Investment Co, a major Southern firm with 1,000,000 capital, declared a five percent semiannual dividend payable March 15 next, distributing about 50,000. Officers report strong prosperity as Americus real estate and enterprises continue to advance, praising the city’s location and outlook.
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Americus Investment Company
South
Americus
Americun Real Estate
Americus Enterprises
Alarm over Small Pox Rumors From Savannah Reaches Americus
A Savannah visitor reports a serious small pox outbreak there, with docks infected, new beds ordered daily, and city officials vaccinating all residents. The tale warns Americus to be vigilant, noting possible spread and public alarm, while suggesting papers may have downplayed the danger.
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Savannah
Recordir
Savanah
Genteman
Americas
Americus
Bank of Southwest Georgia Stockholders Moot
Stockholders of the Bank of Southwest Georgia met on the second Wednesday in January. Directors were re elected: J. W. Wheatley, C. A. Huntington, R. J. Perry, A. W. Smith, E. J. Eldridge, H. R. Johnson, J. C. Nicholson, W. H. J0. Dudley and M. Speer. Officers re elected: M. Speer president, J. W. Wheatley vice president, W. H. Dudley cashier, A. W. Smith assistant cashier.
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Bank of Southwest Georgia
Busi Nesa
Arenas
J. W. Wheatley
C. A. Huntington
R. J. Perry
A. W. Smith
E.J. Eldridge
H.R. Johnson
J.C. Nicholson
W. H. J0. Dudley
A Pretty Front For Allen House Addition
The article notes a handsome front being added to Cotton avenue for the Allen House extension. It praises the use of good brick and skilled workmen in the construction.
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Cotton Avenue
Allen
Direct Trade Convention Opens With Slim Attendance
The Direct Trade Convention in Atlanta on January 14 reports only three states represented South Carolina Georgia and West Virginia with two sessions. Officers Northen Whidley and Burks were reelected. Two capitalists plans were referred to a committee and resolutions allowed opening books for two direct trade companies the South Atlantic Trade and Navigation Company and Gulf Trade and Navigation Company. The convention adjourned with a May meeting planned and potential organization of the two companies depending on European capital.
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Atlanta
South Carolina
Georgia
West Virginia
Northen
Whidley
Burks
Meiers Gellibrand
von der Hayn
South Atlantic Trade and Navigation Company
Gulf Trade and Navigation Company
South Atlantic
Lost His Hand In Accident At Americus Works
Mr J W Cable suffered a severe hand injury at the Americus Construction Company plant while working with a high speed knife. Four fingers were severed and part of his hand badly slashed. He was transported to town and treated by Doctors Hawkins Brooks and Eldridge, with chloroform aiding relief as dressings were applied.
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J. W. Cable
Americus Construction Company
Cable
County Court Disposes Of Several Cases Yesterday
Solomon Cooper fined for keeping a tippling house open on Sunday. Charles Ware guilty of larceny from the house with 50 fine or six months imprisonment. Wash Davis given twelve months in chaingang for assault and battery. Jesse Calhoun pleaded guilty to larceny for six months or $60. John Jackson pleaded guilty to concealed weapons for six months or $40. Cooper Bulloch pleaded guilty to gaming for six months or $50.
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Solomon Cooper
Tippling House
Charles Ware
Wash Davis
Chaingang
Jesse Calhoun
John Jackson
Georgia Volunteers Inspector to Be Appointed
Gov. Northen asks War Dept for a lieutenant to act as inspector and instructor of the Georgia volunteers with C. B. Batteries named as candidate. Two election contests are recorded in Morgan and Bartow counties. Rockmart depot approved by the Railroad Commission as railroads push permanent improvements. Ten years convict A. J. Batteree in Haralson County nears release but will not regain citizenship after conviction for assault with intent to murder. Col. Wm. H. Hulsey advocates clemency but governor denies reprieve.
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Georgia Volunteers
Atlanta
Northen
U. S. Army
Georgia Volunteer Forces
C. B. Batteries
Satterlee
Georgia
War Department
Capitol
Morgan County
W. L. High
Burney
Bartow County
A. M. Franklin
W. W. Roberts
Rockmart
A. J. Ratteree
Haralwon County
Wm. H. Hulsey
Batteree
Ratteree
Doctor Black to Move to Florida Amid Health Decline
Tim Recorven notes with regret that Dr R C Black will relocate to Florida due to frail health. A respected long-time Americus figure, he served as mayor for six years and in the State Senate for four, plus chairing the board of health and medical practice here. The community wishes him well as he leaves. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Varina Hawkins and Mr J R Hudson for Tuesday evening at the bride’s home. Guerry and Castleberry take over Tom Gulce’s Lamar Street meat market, aiming for first-class service and success.
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Tim RecorvEn
R. C. Black
Florida
Black
Americus
State Senate
Board of Health
Varina Hawkins
J. R. Hudson
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Lane
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Cooper Bulloch
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