Cut Worms and Weather Hurt Fall Crops In Americus
Farmers report worm damage due to dry warm weather affecting the fall harvest. The Telegraph Office moves its 8 A.M. service from the Bank of Americus to the General Superintendent's office near the passenger area. In East Americus at the bride’s residence, Joseph A. T. Derry wed Mrs. Mattie Cobb by J.P. Wm. B. F. Oliver. The Americus Light Infantry equipment petition, signed by citizens, is sent to Atlanta. Alderman J. J. Williford is seriously ill with pneumonia at his Taylor street home. Job printing expands with new presses, challenging the Recorper office to meet demand. Mules sell briskly, with buyers seeking higher-grade stock and paying more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Americus
Wm. B. F. Oliver
J.P
Joseph A. T. Derry
Mattie Cobb
Iha Military Company
Americus Light Infantry
Atlanta
Tunneling Through and Brannon Avenue Opens
Workmen tunnel under Central road to connect water lines from new springs and place caps at the springs. Brannon Avenue from Lee to Barlow opens and will reach Rees Park, praised as both ornament and necessity. A merchant notes losses from dray disruptions could fund paving.
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Brannon Avenue
Lee
Barlow Alareet
Rees Park
Platina merchant expands stock and store
W C Metiyere of the Plains of Dura bought K C West’s entire stock and moved it to his new commodious store. MeTyere builds up a good business and is a popular merchant. Also reported K J Suggs was killed in Dawson by a black woman on Friday night. the victim identified as Dink Suggs, a small local man. W H Parkins, former Avanta architect, has moved to a plantation near Morgan Calhoun County and will continue some architectural work. Willis Scratchen, a colored mill hand, lost his right index finger while feeding rotary knives. the finger was amputated later that day by Dr A B Hinkle.
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Platina
W. C. Metyiere
Plains of Dura
K. C. West
MeTyiere
K. J. Suggs
H. J. Suggs
Dawson
Suggs
Statute
W. H. Parkins
Avanta
Morgan
Calhoun County
Georgia
Willis Scratchen
A. B. Hinkle
Fearful Fall On Electric Street Railway Bridge
A colored boy known as Frog Jack suffered a serious fall after jumping from a streetcar near an incomplete bridge. Warned by Conductor George Nix, he ignored safety, leaped from the car, fell twenty six feet, striking a rafter, and sustained a broken right thigh and internal injuries. He was moved to a Forsyth Street boarding house for treatment. officials deem his condition not serious.
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Frog Jack
George Nix
Jack
Miller
Howard
Forsyth Street
A Good Workman and Advancing Real Estate in Americus
A. L. Twilight, praised as a conscientious painter in Americus, recent work includes the Record-ER building and the Geo. D. Wheatley house. He may bid on painting the new Baptist church, promising strong work and competitive prices. Sylvester B. Wilder, 20, underwent rib scraping surgery for bone particles from an old injury. C. M. Wheatley purchased three acres between Lee and Jackson streets for $1000, eyeing shop relocation and a $30,000 project. Northern city real estate booms as many small houses rise, signaling a steady laboring class influx and stronger frame dwellings amid growing improvements.
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A. L. Twilight
Record- ER
Americus
Geo. D. Wheatley
Twilight
New Baptist Church
C. M. Wheatley
Speer
Parker
Lee and
Jackson Streets
Central Railroad
Wheatley
Sian
Americas
Central Mailroad Officials Visit Americus
General Manager Gabbett General Superintendent Starr and Division Superintendent Haylow visited the city to oversee Central road interests. The Central, led by Gabbett, aims to improve prosperity and handle the immense traffic. Americus has become a key station and will receive close attention.
Save Your Bacon How To Protect Pork In Warm Weather
Commissioner Henderson writes to farmers outlining methods to preserve fresh pork in unusually warm weather. He urges heavy salting before packing, soaking in a salt brine with molasses and saltpetre, skimming foam, and weighing down meat. Alternative ice cure advised for rail travelers with ample ice supply, plus direct contact with cold ground if feasible. He notes abnormal crop yields heightening concern and mentions local ice factories offering rendering and ice at low prices in several cities.
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Henderson
Atlanta
Augusta
Savannah
Macon
Rome
Athens
Columbus
Notorious Trio Moved to Valdosta Under Sheriff Escort
Gus McCullers Mandy Parker and Hannah Hardin were taken to Smithville by Deputy Sheriff L B Forrest and then delivered to Geo R McRae for transport to Valdosta. An escape attempt surfaced when McCullers exited with an orange as guards opened the cell door. A crowd of distraught women gathered at the depot to bid them farewell.
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Valdosta
Gus McCullers
Mandy Parker
Hannah Hardin
Smithville
L. B. Forrest
Geo. R. McRae
McCullers
Mr. Forrest
Call for Meeting of Mutual Building and Loan Stockholders
A notice announcing a meeting of Mutual Building and Loan Association of Americas stockholders will be issued soon. The mid month meeting aims to amend the constitution to permit loans to non stockholders repaid monthly at at least eight percent annual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Building and Loan Association of Americas
New firm formed Davenport brothers and partners announce brokerage venture
Messrs H Thos Davenport and Jas A Davenport form Davenport and Davenport a new general commission and brokerage firm They have leased the Miller Co store room in the Hamilton block on Cotton avenue and will soon open with a large stock on hand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. H. Thos
Davenport
Jas. A. Davenport
None
Davenport & Davenport
Miller & Co
Hamil
Cotton Avenue
Court scene stops two defendants in ganing case
Will Phillips fled the County Court before his trial as Judge Pilsbury handed down sentences. Phillips had bond signed by Elbert Head that was forfeited. Mose Wilson faced a $40 fine or six months in jail. National Building and Loan Association promotes its plan through R L Oliver of the Recouper building and Americas Produce Exchange offices inviting public inquiry.
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Will Phillips
Mose Wilson
Ganing
Phillips
Pilsbury
Elbert Head
Wilson
National Building and Loan Association
R. L. Oliver
Atlanta National Building and Loan Association
Americas Produce Exchange
A Big Hotel for Americus and Winter Visitors
A Tribune discussion estimates that a single Rome stay can inject about 300 into local commerce during a few weeks. Extrapolating, 200 visitors spending 1000 each season would put 200000 into circulation. Americus could attract Northern travelers with milder winters, more scenery and amusements, boosting hotels and local investment.
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Armstrong
Rome
Tribune
the Tribune
Jacksonville
Mts
St. Augustine
Fla
Thomasville
South Georgia
Americus
Florida
North Georgia
Georgia
Americas
Turnips Brought In By Mr John Ed Thomas
On Tuesday John Ed Thomas of the 17th district delivered 182 turnips weighing six hundred rounds. He planted one acre and raised more than he could sell. Expecting to sell by the dozen he chose the smallest tubers but learned they were sold by the pound and felt he had robbed himself. The yellow ruta baga variety is praised as fine.
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John Ed ‘Thomas
Sumter
Heavily Fined Munro Adama Arrest in City Court
Munro Adama was arraigned in the Mayor's court on two charges, disorderly conduct and destruction of public property after firing a gun at his mother. Mayor Felder sentenced fines totaling 40.75 dollars or seventy days on the streets. the money was paid and he was released.
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Munro Adama
Munro
Teren
Guant Hone
Felder
Testimony in Dudley wife beating case heard by Mayor Felder
Trial on cruelty to Ile wife continues as key witness is absent. Prosecution shows the defendant choked his wife severely one day after the birth of a child. The case was continued to a later date.
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Ile
Felder
Joe Dudley
In Memoriam L G Wilkinson Corset Department Sketch
Thornton Wheatley presents a memorial sketch for L G Wilkinson born November 17 1808 in Montgomery county Georgia. He married Elizabeth J Miller July 17 1836, moved to Sumter county in 1850, faced debt after the war and lived by honest labor until his death December 17 1889 at age 81.
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L. G. Wilkinson
Lawrence Goulden Wilkinson
Montgomery County
Swiggs County
Elizabeth J. Miller
Slater
Stephen F. Miller
Wilkins Wylder
Bench and
Bar
Georgia
Sumter County
Arrivin
R. M.W
Cotton Market Holds Firm as Prices Rise
In Abbeville Georgia and surrounding areas traders report very little cotton arriving. Prices for all grades above 94 cents with good middling at 97 cents. Farmers withholding supply push for higher bids, while drying losses hit October picked cotton. Also notes election results, a downtown boom, an artesian well project, and building loan agents travel to Atlanta and beyond.
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Wm. H. Tondee
Connected railroad yards stretch eight miles across city
The Central and the 8 A. M. railroad yards in this city are linked by a network of tracks from the Lawn on Smith street to the guano works and from the A. P. & L. compress to the water works pumping station. Totaling about twenty miles of tracks, they nearly encircle the city.
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Smith Street
Protracted Meeting Led by Local Presbyterian Pastor
Rev. Robert Adams pastor of the Presbyterian church conducts a protracted meeting with Rev. J. W. Waddell of Cuthbert assisting. The gatherings are well attended and encouraging. The public urged to attend to strengthen resolutions for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Adams
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Waddell
Cuthbert
Alliance Bank to Circulate Capital Stock Subscriptions
The Alliance Bank and The Alliance of Sumter County will today place in circulation subscription lists for the bank they propose to organize. Stock will be issued in five dollar shares and stockholders can borrow eighty percent of their subscriptions, the stock being held liable for payment.
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Alliance Bank
Alliance of
Sumter County
Rival Medicine Men Clash in Americus Parade
Rival healers Dr. Leo and the Walla Walla Medicine Co. vie for support in Americus as the latter arrives with a brass band while Dr. Leo distributes provisions and money to the crowd amid the festivities.
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Americus
Leo
Walla Walla Medicine Co
Kucklen's Arnica Salve Offered by Dr. Eldridge
Advertisement touts Kucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils rheum and various skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and refund if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box and it is sold by Dr. Es J. Eldridge.
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Kucklen
Es J. Eldridge
A Neat Jo Be Mr. Raymond Reese Builds Track
Raymond Reese, a bridge builder and railroader, laid the diamond turnout on the street railroad in Leeton last Saturday. The half mile stretch is praised as a fine job reflecting credit on him.
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Raymond Reese
Leeton
Weekly Cotton Report Steady Market With Strong Receipts
The weekly cotton report shows receipts last week at 46 percent, totaling 47,800 since September 1 and 50,196 for the season. The price remains very steady and the market firm.
Piling Mortgages Under New Precedence Law
The new law giving precedence to first filed mortgages has led to a rush of old papers being filed with the clerk. Clerk Allen was kept busy all week recording the mortgages as they arrive.
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Allen
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Pmericy 5
Ceorgis
Fancy ‘Groceries
Joiner & Nicholson
Bank of Americus
General Superintendent
Ald. J. J. Williford
Taylor Street
AmeEnteys
Ose
Orm
Orly Coste Himie
Sylvester B. Wilder
D. A. Wilder
Dai
Williford, Matthews & Co
Holmes & Court
Murray Hill
Java
Crosse & Blackwell
Flaccus Bros
Telephone No
A. J. Cleghorn & CO
Thornton Wheatley
Warner
Carolina Health
Carolina 44
Thompson
Ferris Bros
Central
Varmers
Abbeville
Col
Brubbs
A. A. Stubbs
I. Dickey
J. E. Bowen
John Dorsey
T.B. Fuller
D. Maynard
Charles R. Warren
Hawkins Ville
R. Fy Sams
Americus Guano Company
K. A. Hathaway
Montezuma
Hathaway
Same
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