Railroad shops to be built in city at cost of 15000 dollars
The A. P. & L railroad will establish erect shops in the city to repair cars and other equipment. Estimated cost is about $15,000. Mme. W. B. Buchanan has brought his Jersey Bull from Buenos Viste and will stand him for the season. For details, contact Mrs. Buchanan or Pacbonen & Speers. Plus notices on local school board, taxes, and election dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. & L Railroad
Mme. W. B. Buchanan
Buenos Viste
Dfrs
Buchanan
J. L. Adderton
Delectalive Ad Claims Teeth Care Cure
An old ad touts Delectalive to remove food particles from teeth and gums to prevent fermentation and parasites that cause fetid breath. It urges cleaning with a quill tooth pick and claims availability from Davenport partners and all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
D. F. Davenport
How to Build a City in 19th Century Birmingham
The piece recalls Elyton Land Company buying 4200 acres for 100000 in 1872 and selling a half acre at auction for the same price, arguing that location railroad access and local initiative drive urban growth, with push, pluck, and unity guiding business and manufacturing to attract new residents and investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyton Land Company
Birmingham
Gubernatorial Tub Race Drawing At Pat Williams
A drawing titled Gubernatorial Tub Race shows Major Bacon and General Gordon racing tubs. General Gordon leads with a sail signaling his 25 year record, Bacon’s sail bears Huntington letters and is damaged. Felton is shown trying to board Bacon’s tub, Telegraph is pulling him in, the scene ends with a farewell wink from the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Littlejohn Bass
Pat Williams
Major Bacon
General Gordon
General
Bacon
Felton
Ean
Bacon Men and Gordon Clash in Buena Vista Sermon
In Buena Vista Gordon spoke in a grove. rain interrupted him several times before he adjourned to the courthouse where the crowd filled the space. Bacon men favored Kash over Gordon and amid the dinner rush the Gordon faction found the meal lacking. One Gordon man lamented that the Bacon men would have been to the commissary department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Gordon
Court House
France Buchanan
Kash
Excursion Train Brings Large Crowd to Buena Vista
A Friday spring excursion from Americus carried over 150 people on six coaches to Buena Vista. The event featured a friendly baseball game, a hearty dinner, and a concert by the Wide Awake Band. Return stops included Ellaville and Americus, with all travelers reporting a joyful, safe trip.
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Americas
Buenos Viste
Pat. Willliams
Ben
Buena Vista
Prince Bro
J. W. Wheatley, Jr
Andersonville
la Crosse
Ellaville
Putnam
Americus
Buens Vista
Scrub Nine
Isd
Ladies of Americas
Buena Vists
Marion
Ellaville House
Barbecue and rail push in Sumter County discuss politics
In Ellaville Georgia on June 25 1886 readers are invited to a grand July 24 barbecue at the Dell Americus with Sumter County Agricultural Society and city backing. Excursion trains and ample provisions are promised while speakers and the Wide Awake band join the celebration amid talk of rail and boat links to connect Stewart Webster and Sumter counties with broader markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
the Dell
Doug Prince
Magnolia Dell
Onpinany
Suntee County
Gronara
Chaunens
W. H. Stewart
Itig
W. R. Stewart
Code of Georgia
C. Speer
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for All Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a positive cure for piles or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Dr E J Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Advertised Letters List for Americas GA 1886
The Americas Post Office announces unclaimed letters remaining. Addressees include Mina Emily Burke O Connell Lillie Dean Penna Ellis Fannie Forehand Davis Fulton Mary A Gibson Nancy Good Ron Hollis Mattie Hodges Hola Johnson Kimbrough Paraleo Louis Eliza Macon Geo Malitt Myers Rees Roberts Plumb Shoppard Stewart Elvira Ware Mary White Rose Worthin John Wilson Ama Ker Wilson Ostherine. Call by June 27 1886 or they go to the Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Post Office
Mina Emily J. Burke
O—Connell
Lillie Dean
Penna Ellis
Fannie Forehand
Davis Fulton
Mary A. Gibson
Nancy Good
H—Ron
D. G. Hollis
Mattie T. Hodges
Hola
Ker Wilson
Ostherine
J.C. Boxer
P. M. Americas
Cause of Neuralgia and Smiths Bile Beans Claim
The article states that impoverished nerves cause neuralgia and ties this to digestive inefficiency. It claims Smith's Bile Beans relieve indigestion and restore overall well being, asserting improved feeding of nerves and organs leads to better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Malley
Deep Water Horrors Receiver and Americus Freight Losses
A column argues freight rate excess from Americus to New York costs Americus $60,000 a year, with total trade loss near $100,000 annually. It estimates a farmer using seven bales of cotton loses about $25 yearly on inputs and suggests a plowman could recover stock in four years via a competing railroad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
New York
Anserline
The Proj Robert Road Benefit to Georgia Farmers
The article argues that a projected railroad line will save farmers money, boost prosperity, and raise property values. It claims long freight overcharges in Stewart Webster Sumter Dooly and Wilcox counties could cover debt as each farmer could buy stock per plow. It urges readers to view the true condition and start stopping leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattahoochee
Ocmulgee
Stewart, Webster and Sumter
Georgia
Dooly and Wilcox
Stewart
Webster
Sumter
Lut
New York
Americus
Columbus
Eufaula
Georgis
Dooly
Wilstox
Agricultural Barbecue in Americus for Town and Country
The Agricultural Society explains the July barbecue in Americus welcomes both town and country people. Last year’s event in the country earned countrywide support, and this year the barbecue is organized under agricultural auspices for farmers of Sumter and surrounding counties. A shaded area for teams, ample iced artesian water, and a family friendly plan are promised to ensure a pleasant, old fashioned gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Agricultural Society
Americus
Sumter
Public rebuke and political notes amid 19th century Bridge case
Expulsion from the Bridge keeper post is challenged as a sworn false affidavit. The letter cites W P Bart and a mayoral action, claiming lack of due process and fidelity of records. It references Sterven Lester as evidence and mentions Capt J L Adderton running for Representative with loyal support. Local ads rail against mineral waters and ice beverages from Jesser J A & D Fi Davenrorr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bart
Sterven Lester
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Maz
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Wright Brady
Innelutde
William Hawkes
Janelude
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E, G' Simmons
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Suter
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