Going Eastward Survey Work In Telfair County
The survey corps of the A P L road moves through Telfair County along the Abbeville to Mele East Tennessee route, indicating broader East connections. A game hunter, Youngblood of Coffee County, has killed 996 deer and is noted as one of Coffee’s most successful rivers, living on a sparsely settled place where he stocks corn and potatoes. He is 61, spends days in the woods, and has killed 240 wild animals, with old Alan barking signals guiding his hunts.
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Survey Corps
Telfair County
Abbeville
Mele
East Tennessee
Nis
Na Youngblood
Alan
New Railroad Track Expansion Planned by A P L
The A P L railroad plans to lay a new track from its depot on Jackson Street to the Central depot, running alongside the main line to the east of the long bridge then turning right to the Central depot. The project aims to ease freight transfer between the railroads and grant ALP L access to the company factory, coal works, and ice works.
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Jackson Street
Central Pot
A. P L Unti
Long Bridge
Beides
ALP. & L
Guany
Ohio Boy's Rise from Farm Work to Resident Engineer
A young man from Ohio arrived in America seeking work. He began at a farm for $9 a month on board, then ran a gin engine for $15, later worked as rodman in surveying parties, and soon advanced to lead an instrument section. Recently he was promoted to resident engineer with a salary of $70 per month. The narrative suggests hard work and generous earnings in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Americas
Rodman
A&a LR. R
Paralyzed Tax Receiver Suffered Stroke at Court House
Tax Receiver J. A. Daniel was found ill at his office in the courthouse around one o clock on Saturday. He has been in frail health for some time but maintained duties until today. Around noon he became speechless and helpless, was helped to a carriage, and conveyed home to East Americas. Doctors were summoned. friends fear a slight stroke, his second of this kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Daniel
Ourt
East Americas
Melon mischief and a swift tangle of deception
A report describes King Clarke a Black man entering Mr. Hudson's store on Lee Street to claim a pile of melons left for sale. Clarke allegedly conned Hudson, taking the fruit for himself until a warrant was issued. Clarke was detained briefly, then released upon payment of costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Larke
Mr. Hudson
Lee Tet
Hudson
Clarke
Sumter County Agricultural Society Forms Exhibit Committee
The Sumter County Agricultural Society met at the Court House and elected K Lamb as a member. District reports favored creating a county exhibit for the State Fair in October with an executive committee set from districts 27 17 15 16 and 21 and 23. A list of members appointed to serve on the committee includes T M Furlow W C Toole J A Cobb J C Carter A A Adams C Howell W A Wilson Jd F Ross J Thomas J H Black J Logan S W Small Leonard Parker and others. The committee is to meet at Americus Court House on Tuesday 19th inst and the secretary will notify each member in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Sumter
Capt. Wilson
T. M. Furlow
W. C. Toole
J. A Cobb
J.C. Carter
A. A. Adams
C. Howell
W. A. Wilson
J. H. Rodgers
T. M. Furtow
W. C. Toone
Careless steamer damages river bridge causing railroad split
A Montezuma steamer struck the temporary bridge at the river, tearing the structure and splitting the railroad line in two. No injuries were reported as timbers tumbled onto the boat and repairs, which may take days, begin while passengers are ferried across the stream.
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Americus
Coney
Hatteaux
Damages Repaired and Repair Progress on Rail Line
The railroad bridge over Flint river damaged by the Montezuma boat last Thursday has been repaired and trains run as usual. Track laying advances at a mile and a half per day, reaching six miles beyond Coney with Abbeville expected by August 15. Gum Creek camps moved to the Allapaba river, twelve to fifteen miles distant, where active work continues. James Fricker & Bro advertise piano and organ sales, noting solid business growth in the past three months.
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Flint River
Coney
Bass
Abbeville
Gum Creek
Allapaba River
Costly Melon Patch Theft Ends in Jail
A Southern city resident reports melons stolen by Allen O Neal colored from his patch after a confrontation over possession of a shotgun. Police take him to jail for a Monday hearing as the melon owner notes the risks of stealing versus honest farming.
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Allen O'Neal
Darkey
Railroad Survey Clears Path to Americus Depot
Chief Engineer Payne of the B V and E railroad completed the eastern terminal survey, noting a seven mile span from LaCroose to the Central crossing and about three and a fourth miles to the Americus depot. The line will run alongside Central's track to the depot for joint freight and passenger use, with construction ready to start by next week and full operation expected within sixty days.
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Payne
B. Vv. B& E. Railroad
Americus
Andersonville
LaCroose
B Vo O& E
Central
H. C. Bagley
Poor Little Prisoners Mocking Birds Caged for Pets
A city tale notes many residents keep young mocking birds as pets this summer, with some cages holding up to fourteen. The birds are robbed from nests, sold for a dime or quarter, and imitate tunes accurately when taught, despite no law prohibiting the practice.
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Lamar Street
Old Slave Sends Gift Of Chickens To Former Master
A long widow of affection prompts George Hardeman, once a slave of Col. Thomas Hardeman of Macon, to ship fourteen yellow legged chickens to his old master near Americus. A prepaid telegram noting the gesture moved the Colonel, who felt a lump at the heart, illustrating enduring bonds after emancipation.
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George Hardeman
Col
Thomas Hardeman
Macon
Dura
Col. Hardewan
Lincoln
Tom Hardeman
George
Americus
Col. Hardeman
Marie Tom
Geonce Happemay
Bank of Americus Reports Strong Semiannual Gains
Bank of Americus, the oldest and largest in the state south of Macon, reports a six month earning of over 26500, exceeding last year by about 6000. Directors approved a semiannual dividend and raised surplus from 60000 to 100000, while remaining cautious on bad debts and maintaining a 12 percent dividend policy.
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Bank of Americus
Macon
New York
Crop Outlook Signals Strong Fall Harvest Prospects
The latest rains boosted crops to favorable growth with corn safe and cotton fruiting well. Farmers should avoid overconfidence as drought risks persist through the critical period, and cotton prices depend on belt reports. A stray ad fragment mentions John J. Shaw selling a healing product.
Money in Truck and Orchards Promises Local Profit
The article reports that truck farming yields sizable returns when shipments depart early in merchantable condition. It cites farmers near Lee county earning $7,200 so far, with melons cucumbers peaches and evaporated fruit driving profits. It also notes a fatal hydrophobia death in Mitchell county from a dog bite.
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Straitman
Lee County
Messie. Rumph & Moore
Marshallville
Attempted Burglary on Prince Street
Charlie Hawkins on Prince Street heard a noise and saw a burly black man raising a window. Hawkins followed the suspect, fired several shots, and the intruder fled, escaping despite bullets. Neighborhood burglaries have increased and residents remain vigilant seeking to deter further attempts.
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Charlie Hawkins
Prince Street
A Dastardly Deed On A P & L Railway
An attempt to derail a train on the eastern extension of the A P and L railroad near Lockest place, three miles from the city, involved removing spikes from battle rails in a sharp curve. An advancing engine encountered the trap, derailed but survived unscathed. Authorities vow to capture the culprit and press full penalties.
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Lockest Place
Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office 1887
Complete list of unclaimed letters in Sumter County Georgia post office. Names include Asa Ansley D W Sneet Black Ball ed Mies Milley Barrow Miss ElorCamell J B Coble Henry Cloudon Henry Jouden Elias Elissie Elrey Frack Ferast Grames Green HW Harris Miss Vick Hill J Horay LWilla Lee Catton Langon MFred Marsh Fred H Marsh J D McNeil Miss Grace McElvyain N McMath Mrs Mitchell Robi Rawlins T A Miss Lucy Thruton Mr H H Williams Canady Whitaker Mrs D Warren James White Miss Mamis Brown Mrs Robert Boyd O Brantly Carter Thomas Damiel Mrs Elizabeth Danner Ary A Daniel Mrs Daich Daniel Miss Geneva Daniel H C G Hasebin F Holt K Collin Kinoa J Evelin James M Miss Mary Minyard J T Moora L D Massey Miss Ann Murphey R Soloman Rhodes Alvin C Roberts Annie Robertson Rev Danl Parker Ann Perry Cresio Smothers Mary Eliza Small T R M R Tide Miss Alice Tarmays W W Walker Allen Whaley Tiane Whaley Willie Wood. Please say advertised letters. J CO Ronny P M Americus Ga July 10 1887.
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Cmisa
Agnis Cook
Elor Camell
J. B. Coble
Henry Cloudon
Henry Jouden
DA. Dickerson
Elias Elissie Elrey
Frack Ferast
Grames Green
HW. W. Harris
Miss Vick Hill
J. Horay
Lwilla Lee
Catton Langon
Mfred Marsh
Fred H. Marsh
J. D. McNeil
Misa Grace McElvyain
N. McMath
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James Fricker & Bro
da. WaAman
John J. Shaw
Hannibal Crawnon
Mitchell County
Crawson
Mr. Crawson
Eay
Burt
Sam Jones
Ami
Bomaten
State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Post Office
A _ Asa Ansley
D. W. Sneet
Black Ball
Mies Milley Barrow
J. Co, Ronny
P. M. Americus, Ga
Americus, Ga
Smissie
Amon
H. Hawkins
H. O. Bagley
J. EB. D. Shipp
K. Taylor
J. C. Honey
J. W. Sheffield
Otto Wheatley
G. W. Glover
State of
Geo Sumter County
Ma T. N. Hawks
O Neary
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