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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1888
Page
7
Carters Shoe Store advertises deep discounts on men and women shoes. The Man's $3.00 Shoe Button and tissue claims superior fit with seamless toe and box-toe design. Ladies' $2.50 Kid Button Box-Toe praised for style and quality. Planters' Shoe priced at $2.00 touted as durable for plantation wear.
Belknap of the Central reports the Columbus and Western line is open from Savannah to Birmingham with the Georgita private car making the round trip. A 400 strong excursion reached Birmingham last Saturday and five New York tickets were sold via Savannah and Ocean line. Through cars and sleepers are planned, with a daily Savannah to Birmingham link and a new Buena Vista extension bid.
The Washington Gazette notes farmers in the state press merchants to disclose invoices and pay a reasonable profit percent. The paper recalls such practices are not new in Washington and cash customers can determine cost, with substantial sales occurring when buyers know exact profits.
A guardian notice regarding the appointment of an administrator or guardian is recorded. The document references Archiany N, Corxty, Hinton, and an August first deadline for an application, signed by an Ordinary.
Notice to all concerned that the Hawkinaville Americus and Kastuan Railway Company seeks a charter from the Governor and Secretary of State to build a railroad from Hawkinaville Pulaski County to Almertons Sumter County and to Eastman Danige County, with operations through Pulaski Dooly Sumter and Dodge counties in Georgia. Principal office is Hawkinville Pulaski County Georgia. This tid day of July Det Julielw.
The Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georg ia sues the Buena Vista and Ellaville Railroad Company in Sumter County for foreclosure of three mortgages on all described railroad property and equipment. The petition asserts three mortgages totaling ten thousand, five thousand, and five thousand dollars with interest, plus attorney fees, costs, and a superiority clause, seeking court rule to compel payment and foreclosure sale if unpaid.
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