Various Visitors and Residents in Americus Yesterday
Me G Toombs of Cuthbert and F L Cater of DeSoto visited Americus yesterday with others from Lumpkin Abbeville Albany and Thomasville. Local residents Mr J J Dixon Richland and many others were in the city for business visiting relatives or traveling through on Tuesday and yesterday.
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Me. G. Toombs
Cuthbert
F. L. Cater
DeSoto
Americus
Me J. Hyatt
Abbeville
J. J. Dixon
Richland
R. A. Forrester
Leesburg
F. B. Gregory
Lumpkin
M. A. Lytle
J. H. Clarke
Albany
A. H. Simpson
Americas
A. Mitchell
Louis Davis
Thomasville
John Z. Solomon
D. Walker
E. A. Moody
Fort Valley
Pet Cheatham
Dawson
Nettle Allen
H. Eastman
McRae
Ralph Chase
W. H. Kt
Macon
G. M. Patterson
M. Webb
Smithville
Misa Lizzle Wilmot
Florida
Lella Clark
Ees Deka
Mattie Dunham
Buen
Ione Smith
Lana
Bossie
Forrest Street
Mra
Storey
Glessner
Murphey
Ameri
Thornton Wheatley’s Trade Notice For New Drapery Stock
At T Wheatleys Stacka of ten Swiss Flouveings just opened at THORNTON Wuearhey's Magnificent stock Nottingham Lace Curtains just opened at THORNTON WHEATLEY's Elegant new Black Silk Grena dines $1.00 to $1.50 a yard beauti 40 lot new Wool Charlies new Sarah and Fancy Trimming Silks new Mitts Ribbons Hosiery Handker chiefs and Gloves just opened at THORNTON WHEATLEY'S The largest and handsomest stock of Ribbon the prettiest Sash Ribbons we have ever carried the largest and best Hue of Black and Cream Drapery Nets and the cheapest line of Silks forning same in the city at THORNTON WHEATLEY's
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Stacka
Thornton Wuearhey’s
Nottingham
Thornton Wheatley's
Sarah
Thornton Wheatley
Announcements for Representative Candidates
A series of Democratic party candidate announcements for the next General Assembly. Wright Brady Dodyon McDonald Cutts Adderton are named as nominees for Sumter and Bumter counties, subject to party primary ratification. June 8, 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brady
Ofice of Representative
General Assembly
Democratic Party
W.A. Dodyon
Sumter County
J. A. McDonald
Bumter County
Friends
John £. Adderton
Notable Young Orator Honored At Emory College
Mr C A Huntington Jr of Americus earned a speaker’s slot in Emory College’s senior class from Alpha Tau Omega for his oratorical talent. His address titled Christlike Elements in the Character of Socrates drew applause and favorable notices in the Atlanta Journal. Americus hosts congratulatory sentiment for its bright young orator as regional projects progress, including western extension work on the S A M road and new college ground additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C A. Huntington, Jr
Americus
Emory College
Alpha Tau Omega Society
Socrates
Huntington
Daily Press
Atlanta Journal
Recorder
Population boom noted in Americus by census figures
A city Receiver reports unofficial estimates suggesting Americus has more than doubled its population since 1880, with growth concentrated in the last five years. The figure, though not officially confirmed, hints at a possible 30,000 residents by the next census.
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Harris
Americus
Americas
Skin Care Rules For Summer From A Health Column
Practical skin care advice to avoid harsh water and rough fabrics. Use gentle washing methods with warm soap, cool rinses, and a nightly two temp bath to improve skin firmness and glow, cautioning against overwashing and abrasive towels. Emphasizes delicate treatment and porcelain-like care for facial skin.
Cotton Crop In Georgia Seens To Reach Peak Maturity
RECORDER reporters brief Georgia observers say the cotton crop is in unusually fine condition with healthy color strong stands and minimal weeds. Growth is ahead of South Carolina and Alabama, suggesting a large and excellent Georgia yield if weather stays favorable. Meanwhile A. Me line engineers receive wage increases of forty five to fifty percent as the Ford line notes a prosperous year with traffic limits by capacity.
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Georgia
Recorder
South Carolina
Alabama
Ford
the & A
New York Cotton Exchange Considers Weighing Receipt Reform
A committee proposes a certificate system for cotton deliveries to replace the current obnoxious certificate method. Each lot would have negotiable warehouse receipts not exceeding 100 bales, numbered by warehouse, with inspector in chief stamps and a grade certificate. The system aims to standardize deliveries for future contracts and reduce disputes, with a one year binding certificate of grade and weight. Cotton circles await the Exchange’s action on the plan.
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New York Cotton Exchange
New York Commercial Bulletin
Classification Committee
Exchan
The First Step to Health Risks and Nerve Tonic Claims
A historical ad fragment urges readers to take nerve tonics like Electric Bitters for a range of ailments from fatigue to loss of appetite. It sells the product as the exact remedy and implies dramatic improvements, typical of period medical advertisements.
Remodeled Opera House to Open with Tin Soldier
The theatre will begin remodeling immediately under Frank Cox a noted scenic artist and theatre architect at a cost of four to five thousand dollars The aim is a brighter interior larger seating capacity and modern stage with new drop curtain and updated scenery Open date September 11 with Evans Hoey in Hoyts farce A Tin Soldier Also details of Democratic Executive Committee meeting Sumter County July 1 1890 and upcoming primaries and nominations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cox
Cox
Glover
Evans & Hoey
Hoyt
Americus
Sumter County
Court House
L. B. Bosworth
W. T. Davenport
Calvin Carter, Jr
A. Rylander
Thos, Hewitt
A. D. Gateswood
J. H. Black
J. D. Glover
O. E. Williams
State House
Democratic Executive Committee
Bro L
Boswonin
Chatrenin
Rylander
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George T. Stansbury
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Islord
Americus Yesteray
TE. Hollingsworth
Mon
Uma
W. G. Barnes
Americus Yester
P. Stevens
Pullan
A. W. Morrison
Abbeyie
Visted
Bess
Miss Lillie Brown
L. Bosworth
Boone
Abbett Brase
A. P. Coles
Brunswick
Coles, Simpkins & Co
Ibbe Prince
Milleraburg
T. J. Slappey
R. T. Jennings
Sing
T-Wheatley’s
C. A. Huntington, JR
Louvale
Chattahoochee
A. R. Coulter
Frank Lanier
Americus Grocery Gompany
N. Y
the Theatre
State OF
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Superior Court
Said
Bam Bala
Gap
Basi
Ebar
Haberdashery
W. D. Bailey, Prop’r
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Rhite
Nisa
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Emedy
W. W. Oc
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