Local Mail Schedule Toward Buena Vista and North
Fragmented train schedule from Americus Recorder shows west and south trains closing at night, east and north trains closing at Sandy June 5th. Daily passenger departures to Albany and Lumpkin with mixed timings. Warren, agent, provides the schedule details and station notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Recorder
Buena Vista
Lumpkin
Sandy
Albans
Aliiuy
Felabt
Soa Lott Warren
Consolidation shifts roles in Albany district
The Artesian notes a revenue district consolidation moving Captain B F Brimberry out as Deputy Collector and merging Americus into the Albany district. Licenses to sell tobacco and liquor must be sought from the Albany Deputy Collector. A buggy accident near Mitchells mill injures Mrs Roney and her sister with bruises. Mr S M Cohen rents two Cotton Avenue stores and plans a large sale of dry goods and clothing.
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B. F. Brimberry
Americus
Albany
J. C. Roney
Mitchell's Mill
Heavy Rain Ravages County Mills and Plantations
A severe Friday night storm drenched the area with torrents for forty to forty thirty minutes causing substantial damage. Mitchells mill pond washed away and sewers damaged. farmers report losses across plantations. A Schley County Sabbath School Association meeting is set for July 93 at Andrew Chapel with delegates to discuss essays and speeches. In Wells pond efforts, youths attempt seining after damp mud and submerged stumps hinder progress. John Turpin sinks in mud before friends free him with rails.
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Mitchell
Schley County Sunday School Association
Schley County Sabbath School Association
Andrew Chapel
J. A. Paris
H. Winkerson
A Valuable Book and Local Notices in 1894 Americus
In the July 10, 1894 issue of The Propie, readers are urged to consider Peale's Popular Educator as a condensed universal library and praised by Dr. A. J. Battle and others. The artesian well discussion highlights its health benefits, peculiar water clarity shifts, and calls for easier access. Also included is a letter endorsing Capt. A. C. Bell for mayor and civic commentary from Americus residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peale
A. J. Battle
Mercer University
Rev. J. 1
Winchester
Republican
Fire Department
A. C. Bell
Capt
Bell
Americus
W. F. Collinsworth
R. C. Black
W. F. Hare
Capt. A
G. W. Morgan
B. F. Morgan
Watchman Killed By Wood Sliver On River Bridge
J A Rouse, a watchman on the Flint river bridge at Montezuma, was killed when a piece of wood fell from an up passenger tender striking him on the head. He died moments later. His body was moved to Stewart's crossing and then buried in the cemetery.
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J. A. Rouse
Flint River
Montezuma
Stewart's Crossing
Elected Trustee Challenged in City Election
Mr. B. P. Hollis of our city is elected to serve as trustee. He departs today to attend the finals of the Board of Trustees meeting, as the city notes the new official takes office.
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B. P. Hollis
Our City
ls @s
Board of Trustees
Artesian City Beats Commercial in One-Sided Tilt
The Artesian City club traveled to face Commercial City on Friday afternoon at McKay's hill. Wolfe dominated with his pitching, striking out the first three in a row and holding the home club to only two runs as Hawkins and Storey crossed the plate. The final tally stood 29 to 2, a rough display for Commercial whose errors aided the visitors. Albany’s pitcher decision looms for a possible rematch.
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Artesian Boys
Commercial City Baseball Club
Beally
Artesian City Club
Commercial House
McKay's Hill
B. H. Mayo
Artesians
Hawkins
Wolfe
Storey
Dawson
Eufaula Boys
Albany
A Fine Compliment to Congressman Crisp on Select Committee
The Speaker of the House appointed our Congressman Hon. Chas. F. Crisp to a select committee examining U S steel works capacity for gun and shipbuilding, naval machinery, and best locations for manufacturing weapons and vessels. Members include Randall Hewitt Barnes Crisp Hiscock Reid Phelps. Also notes gifts of melons and peaches to local readers and a lost cameo ring reward.
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House of Representatives
Chas. F. Crisp
Steel Works
United States
Samuel J. Randall
Pennsylvania
Abram S. Hewitt
New York
James N. Barnes
Missouri
Georgia
Frank Hiscock
Thomas, Reid
Maine
Walter Phelps
New Jersey
Crisp
Railroad Meeting at Lumpkin Promises Subscriptions
A Lumpkin meeting on the Americas Preston and Lumpkin Railroad featured Col. B. H. Hawkins, Du Pont Guerry, D. B. Harrell, Judge Harrell, and R. F. Watts advocating subscriptions, county-wide canvassing, and early construction despite rain and a tepid barbecue attendance. About 2,000 attended. efforts to raise funds continue with district committees planned.
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Lumpkin
Americas
Preston
8. H. Hawkins
Road
Dupont Guerry
Americus
Sumter County
D. B. Harrell
Webster
Webster County
Stewart County
Harrell
R. F. Watts
Wta. Gregory
Independent
Personal Paragraphs From Local Notes In Georgia
Local items list visits and travels of residents across Georgia and nearby cities. Notables include John Hamil and family in Florida, Glover family in Eastman, Wm Erskine from Atlanta visiting brother, Crisp resting at home, Ansley returning from Thomasville, Nelms visiting daughter in Stanfield, Lee Jones from Empire Store Macon visiting a week, and Prof R V Forrester in the city. Rev J L Vass new pastor resident at Furlow Lawn. J A S Baisden from Atlanta called by mother’s illness. Albert Hinkle back from Athens for vacation. J H Davison from Providence returning from county trip, and Wheatley party heading to Savannah for Legion of Honor business. A C Bivins and Harper Bivins off to Athens and Tallulah Falls frolic. Gen Phil Cook in city, health praised, debunking county health rumors. Mrs Jennie Brown improving after illness. John Polhill returned from Macon with a bicycle, noted as a fine companion to friends including Col Jack Brown and references to Blaine and Logan. Washington Post quotes Blaine administration praise for Col Brown.
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John Hamil Snch
Florida
G. W. Glover
Eastman
Wm. Erskine
Atlanta
Pat
Congressman Crisp
T. W. Ansley
Thomasville
Nelms
Terrell County
C. F. Stanfield
Lee Jones
Empire Store
Macon
R. V. Forrester
Buena Vista High School
J. L. Vass
The
Baptist Church
Furlow Lawn
J. A
Baisden
Albert Hinkle
Athens
J. H. Davison
Providence
T. Wheatley
Savannah
Wheatley
Legion of Honor
A. C. Bivins
Harper Bivins
Tallulah Falls
Gen
Phil. Cook
Lee County
Jennie Brown
R. T. Byrd
Lace sale offers matchless prices for varieties
Spanish, Oriental, Escurial, Pom and Irish Polot Lace are advertised at unmatched prices, highlighting a broad assortment and value for shoppers.
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Apartamen
Wells
John Turpin
James Faicken & Bro
J.B. Hinkle
P. D. Hill
John Polhill
John
Jack Brown
Chicago
Blaine
Logan
Washington Post
Col. Brown
M E. Raines
Ililinery
Jackson Street
FEM & Relues
Apeilet
Biome
Talenepe Ua
K. Prince
J. E. Crawford
Americts, GA
Shaw's Store
Hes
Gnbars Bageiog
Ian Tee
Victoria
Loc
Rae
John B. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Parther White Machine
Borreh”” Ite
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