Oldest stock in America tied to Eldridge family bank move
The Bank of Sumter holds its first meeting to organize with over eight hundred shares represented. A large board of directors is elected, with T. N. Hawkes as president and W. C. Furlow as cashier. A Century Old mentions Dr. J. Eldridge owning century‑old stock in the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike and a Philadelphia bank, repeatedly passed down through generations.
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Bank of Bumter
Council Chamber
C. A. Coleman
B. H. Jonsey
W. M. Hawker
Arthur Rylander
G. C. Hawkins
Wina
M. Tullis
K. J. Mathis
T. N. Hawkes
H. M. Brown
Oliver
Crawford Wheatley
O. A. Coleman
W. C. Furlow
Bustnoxa
T. Mathie
OG. Minter
Arthur Stylusier
Barrett
A. H. Nunn
C. M. Wheatley
G. 0. Loving
H.M. Crown
Matt Hart
A. E. Sherlock
M. McMichael
O. J. Sehneider
T. B. Glover
Fleetwood & Tussell
W.B. Worthy
BH. Jossey
J.K. Cain
H.H. Johnson
Lawson Stapleton
W. M. Hawkes
W.E. Hawkins
J. Miller
EB. Clark
Little Marre
T. Kien
W. C. Farlow
Oliver Bros
J. W. Farlow
Max Altman
J. T. Btallings
Mrs. A. BH. Adilison
J. T, Cotney
M.cohen
G Elan
Burt
W. G. Glesaner
J. W. Bhiver
Th Nt
Stewart
J. B. Williford
L. Dixon
J.R. Shaw
J. A. Carter
Jno
T. Argo
Joo
Staple
P. A. Catehtos
Tom Guice
LC. Parker
Aim
Jonkins
Y. Hays
G. W. Glover
Lott Warren
A. A. Foster
JW. Mize
A. E.trylouder
LG. Hadeon
K. J. Eldridge
America
Philadelphia and
Turnpike Company
Eldridge
Desirable Farm Lavda Offered For Sale
A notice to farmers advertises two desirable pieces of farm lavda for sale at low price. The seller identifies as Lorr WaAnRES and provides contact at the Recorder Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Fearful Fate of Hydrophobia Victim Three Weeks After Bite
Three weeks after a vicious dog bite on Will Chappell's plantation farmhand Ton Jim Davis died in terror and hydrophobia like symptoms. Davis worsened after a madstone attempt and attacked his wife before dying following violent paroxysms. Doctors Cale and Wise affirmed hydrophobia as the cause. This marked a second local death from hydrophobia in recent months.
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Jim Davis
Jim Davila
Will Chappell
Simon
Davis
Col. W. H. Kimbrough
Davin
Cale
Wise
Malaria and Quin ine Reconsidered by a Sick Traveler
A patient laments malaria symptoms and the adverse effects of quinine. He recalls his mother and brother using Smiths Tonic Syrup as a presumed cure, noting it allegedly shares quinines benefits without the same side effects.
Desperate Negro Arrested for Multi Offenses in Lumpkin
Andrew Jackson, laborer for Hammond and King's gang on the US A. M. road project from Louvale went, is in Lumpkin jail for three serious offenses two larcenies and an assault with intent to murder. He attacked foreman Powell over a hat, fled, was captured after a ferry chase, and turned over to county authorities. authorities vow punishment.
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Lumpkin
Andrew Jackson
Hammond and King's Gang
Louvale
Powell
Americus
Jackson
Mr. Powell
Central Mailroad Offers $3 50 Round Trip Seashore Tickets
The Central Mailroad announces round trip tickets from Americus to Brunswick for 3 50 today. Tickets good until midnight Monday and in force until August 31st. Tickets sold every Saturday and valid until the following Monday midnight. Aimed at a hot month seaside run. Ju 2 ds1w.
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Central Mailroad
Americus
Brunswick
Brady on stock law if Supreme Court strikes it down
A Recorpex interview with Hon. Wright Brady outlines his stance on the stock law. He predicts the Supreme Court will declare the measure unconstitutional and would introduce a repealing bill and then a new stock law for Sumter County. He rejects the idea that the issue is dead despite potential constitutional ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorpex
Wright Brady
Brady
Supreme Court
Recorder
Sumter County
Minke
Accident in Central railroad yards injures Jess ie Moore
Yesterday morning about ten o'clock a yard accident at the Central railroad injured Jessie Moore who was working with the yardmaster. An error in distance caused a coupler misalignment and Moore was caught between cars, badly squeezed before being freed and taken to the railroad office for treatment by Dr. Westbrook. Real estate transfers listed include several lot sales and parcels in Macon and Dooly counties with amounts ranging from 75 dollars to 3,500 dollars. The notice also cites La miar Extract of Buchu and Juniper as a remedy for kidney trouble.
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Central Railroad
Jessie Moore
White
Moore
Westbrook
J. H. Allen
Superior Court
B. L. Joiner
Albert I. Richardson
Macon County
Andersonville
J.B. Scott
Horne
Dooly County
R. L. Sullivan
Wilson Pryor& Co
H. D. Watts
W. T. Rugan
Forsyth Street
W. Black
I. RK
Cain
Church Street
P.L. Holt
D. J. Holt
Hall
Barlow Mill Place
J.W. Bailey
W. L. Green
Emma Shines
Thornton Wheatley
A. M. Adderton
Mia
Mary Adderton
M. Adderton
M. W. Adderton
Birthday Dinner for Mr. Jacob Perry’s Aging Mother
The Perry family in the county hosted a grand birthday dinner for their mother with a few special friends. Relatives recalled old times while sharing stories, hearty laughs, and excellent food as the day stretched into evening. The gathering concluded with fond farewells and a memory long cherished.
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Jacob Perry
Mmake
John
Thrilling scene as governor leads in stormy review
Col. Charles H. Olmstead of Savannah recalls the Augusta encampment and a dramatic storm during the governor's review. He describes watching the governor bare his head as thunder roared and lightning flashed from bayonets, praising Gordon's command and the personal magnetism on display.
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Charles H. Olmstead
Savannah
Augusta
Georgia
Gordon
Dr. Holloway Dies Quietly in Friendship
Dr. D P Holloway aged about forty five died suddenly Friday afternoon in Friendship after reporting illness to his sister Mrs W R Dorn. He exclaimed if pain did not stop he would die. Wife absent at Arlington funeral. Interment in Friendship this morning. Savannah publisher Col J H Estill visited Americus, noting progress and his long leadership roles. Also cited are ads for Manhattan shirts and a local merchant.
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Holloway
D. P. Holloway
Friendship
W. R. Dorn
Bozeman
Col
J. H. Estill
Savannah
Summer Sale of Clothing and Shoes by John Shaw
A local retailer advertises a closing out sale on clothing and shoes. The notice promises a large, first class stock arriving late, with an elegant line of fall assortments and new styles at reduced prices. No remnant sale, just regular stock offered at discounts.
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Manu
John
Shaw
Secrets of Success Americus Has Pushed Ahead
An analysis argues that a city’s growth hinges on its people not just location or railroads. It credits Americus with enterprise aggressiveness and persistence as the keys to rapid growth, leading to regional financial influence and widespread respect among nearby towns. It also notes Dalton Guards seeking their flag after a prior incident, with confusion over its current whereabouts.
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Far West
Georgia
Americus
Georgian
Bagley
Dalton Guards
Augusta
Dalton Company
A. L.I
Americus Boys
Terrible boiler explosion kills mill worker near Arbeville
Arbeville Ga July 14 A boiler exploded at Carswell Stubbs shin gle mill five miles from town near the A M railroad. Russell was killed instantly and two others Almons and Davis were scalded. The mill was torn to pieces and all structures demolished. Full details not yet available.
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Arbeville
Carswell & Stubbs
Russell
Almons
Davis
Public Schools Board Adopts Year Plan for Americus
The Americus Board of Education met to close the eleventh year of public schools with June 13 commencements. Attendance, enrollment, and health improved while a Jackson street school addition to sixteen rooms was approved. A nine month term and language emphasis are urged, with new teacher appointments for white and colored schools and adoption of specific English text books.
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Board of Education
Regitarius
Nege
St Speer
Americus
Preyajley
Robert Adams
Jackson Street
Atlanta
Augusta
Susie Taylor
Emma L. Guthrie
Stella Dunn
Hyde
Reed and Kellogg
Eula Lockett
Cigars Promoted as Havana Stock at Local Pharmacy
Imported stock advertised as guaranteed Havana cigars at Cook Pharmacy on Cotton Avenue. Includes note of 45 percent price level and availability for customers seeking authentic Havana products.
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Havana
Cook
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Elgin Creamery
Jersey
Joiner & Nicholson
Bank OF Sumter
Camar
James
Smith
Hranewick
King
J. B. Hawthorne
First Baptist Church
Sam P. Jones
Atiduta
King’s Royal Germetter Co
Express C.O. D
Lamar
Just
Manhattan
T. Witea T Ley
Ow. W
Summer Sale
Ray
Wheatley's
the Board OF Education
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