Various Local Notes From Sumter Georgia
The column lists a mix of items: a literary couplet about Ko the struck eagle, a note on Central railroad depot uniforms, a July sermon in Andersonville by Barney Parker, the death of Mrs. John R. McNeil, S. T. Crawford’s return as traveling salesman, a prospective candidate W. W. Hooks for the Legislature, a quip about bathers, new lawyer J. A. Hixon joining local practice, candidates active around Sumter, arrival of new cars for the APL & L, George Woods of Hawkinsville Dispatch contributing gourd stories for the Georgia exhibit, an accident involving George Williams at Miller & McCall, repainting of the express office interior, and a call for fresh Sweet Gum to be sold at the ReserveER office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woods
Hawkinsville
Georgia
Eisenkert
Weba
W. Hol
Ton Dee
Council & Hooks
Georgia State Agricultural Society Summer Session in Newnan
The Georgia State Agricultural Society holds its summer convention in Newnan from August 11 until business concludes. Events include morning prayers, welcome by W A Turner, address by G E Thomas, officer elections, committee reports, and topics like agricultural education and poultry culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cieorgia State Agricultural Society
Newnan
W. A. Turner
G. E. Thomas
Muscogee County
W. Y. Atkinson
Coweta County
Hugh N. Starnes
Cobb County
H.W. Reed
Ware County
Georgia
J. T. Henderson
M. A
Serious Cutting Scrape at A P L Shanty Friday Night
A violent disturbance occurred at the A P L shanty Friday night resulting in a man badly cut in multiple places and another with a knife blade broken off in his shoulder. A doctor was sought but both men disappeared before help arrived, and authorities fear they may flee to avoid legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Building and Loan Association charter anticipated
In another column an application for charter for the Building and Loan Association is noted. Once chartered it will open for business. The publication predicts benefits to Americans and stockholders and expects other associations to be organized as the workings and advantages are understood.
Inprovement in Abbeville Welcomes Capt Coulter Crew
Abbeville greets Capt. A. R. Coulter and his corps of mechanics returning for two months to erect an extensive wharf for the A. PL & LR. RR and raise the track through the swamp above high watermark. The party is noted as courteous and polite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
A. R. Coulter
A. PL & LR. RR
To Our Correspondents and Colts Reach Marion County
To Our Correspondents, Correspondents of the Reconem, are urged to drop a note to the publisher before their paper and envelopes expire to receive a fresh supply. Arrived, Mr. Dick Windsor came back Saturday night from the West where he bought a carload of colts for Messrs. J.J. Nicholson and J. FE. D. Shipp. The stock was unloaded in Columbus and moved to Nicholson and Shipp farms in Marion and Chattahoochee counties. The colts are in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusseta
Maccon
Dick Windsor
Americus
Texas
J. E.D. Shipp
Jim Nicholson
J.J. Nicholson
J. FE. D. Shipp
Columbus
Call and Settle Dear Sir or Madam Notice
Mrs. M. T. ELAM asks all debtors to call and settle accounts by August 1 to obtain money she has extended favors to others and now urges repayment before the deadline. Jolyaost
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Elam
Jolyaost
DROWNED IN THE ALTAMAHA NEAR BEAD'S BLUFF
John Newsome assistant pilot of the City of Americus drowned while taking soundings on the Altamaha river between Abbeville and Brunswick. His body was not recovered by noon. Newsome, about 20, lived in Hawkinsville. his father Adderson Newsome was chief pilot aboard the City of Americus and was on board during the tragedy. The City of Americus was on its maiden river voyage near Bead's Bluff when the accident occurred.
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Savannah News
John Newsome
City of Americas
Altamaha River
Abbeville
Brunawick
Americus
Bead’s
Newsome
Adderson Newsome
City of
Americas
Hawkinsville
Roberson
Public meeting to discuss cotton factory plans announced
Tam calls a Tuesday 5 pm public meeting at the old court house to consider building a cotton factory. Mayor J B Fever urges broad attendance, stressing the event's great importance for the city. The Straw Ride enjoyed by youths last night under a bright moon prompts talk of a moonlight picnic. New Flem ad notes Council & Hooks rent the Georgia Warehouse with W H Tondee as salesman to boost patron service.
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Old Court House
J.B. Fever
Stationery orders urged as season begins
The Rix company offers ready supply of better prepared paper and work with low prices for business orders. Mr C A Fricker returns from Macon after successful business for the Building and Loan Association and will lead preparations once charter is granted. The association selects Fricker as Secretary and Measurer. All kinds of legal blanks at the Record office.
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Rix corpEn
C. A. Fricker
Macon
Bullding and Loan Association
Fricker
Doctor seeks Americus as new plant site for $44,000 factory
Dr J H Crethers of Columbus Ohio, owner of a large agricultural implements factory, visited Americus while seeking a southern location to move his plant. He favors Americus for its railroad competition and promising business climate, noting a $44,000 investment and twenty years of manufacturing. Central railroad manager Maj Belknap and engineers visited Americus to review tracks and interests, praising the city then departing for Albany.
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J. H. Crethers
Columbus
Ohio
Americus
Crethers
South
Rrcorder
Dr. Crothers
Georgia
Central Authorities
Maj. Belknap
The
Central Railroad
C. Walker
Kriegshaber
Mr. Belknap
A. B. Harrold
Almericus
Albany
Stealing Chickens Case Before Judge Pilsbury
Arthur Northen, described as a county darkey, faced Judge Pilsbury yesterday on charges of stealing three chickens from a neighbor. He and his wife shared a room with a nearby Negro woman. while she visited, he allegedly stole the chickens, two of which were found with him. He was sentenced to six months on the chain gang or a $30 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Northen
Darkey
Pilsbury
Arthur
Wilcox County Delegates Elected At Mass Meeting
In Wilcox County a mass meeting Saturday elected Hon. Drewry Reinal Mr BE HL Cutts as delegates to the gubernatorial convention. The meeting endorsed Congressman C F Crisp and named delegates to the Congressional Convention at Americus. Also notes a near-miss rail incident and local retirements and ship crew listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox County
Drewry Reianl
HL Cutts
Cutts
C. F. Crisp
Americus
Hegardless of Coat Largest stock of Men and raw Hate
In Americus, Regardiee of ft cost stands out as a dubious stock description. Jonx R. Snaw appears as a name fragment amid unclear text suggesting a harsh theme or misprint.
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Hegardless
Americus
Jonx R. Snaw
Cotton Factory Move Prompts Local Hope in Americus
Americus business men are urged to support a proposed cotton factory as ten capable incorporators seek stock subscriptions. With a charter granted, local bankers and merchants are praised for boosting growth, schools, and finance, while a big rail shipment to Tifton signals expanding regional industry. A curious age puzzle and a railroad update close the item.
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Americus
Sumter County
Americas
Farmers Fight for Horse Hitching Rights in Americus
A letter to the county column protests the ban on hitching horses in Americus city limits. The writer recalls the old courthouse square as a common hitching site and questions property control, asking why sheds for farmers are halted. He argues merchants antagonize farmers, notes the importance of farmers to commerce, and urges balanced enforcement of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enron
Americus
Court House Square
Board of County Commissioners
Tam
Von
Elusive Purity Claim For Barley Malt Whisky
An advertisement asserts Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is stimulating and nourishing for the consumptive and elderly, calling it absolutely pure and sold by E J Eldridge. The fragment cites a product claim and vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase’s
E.J. Eldridge
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Tov Amxiters
Bumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post-Ofce
H.C. Storey
Andersonville
Barney Parker
John R. McNeil
Buena Vista
S. T. Crawford
J. W. Glover
W. W. Hooks
Lee County
Will
J. A. Hixon
Law School of State University
Athens
Col
B. B. Hollis
Sumter
George Williams
Miller & McCall's Marble Works
Express Company
the Agricultural Society
Taston
Altamaha
the Dell
Married Ladies’ Union Society
Colored Women
New Flem
W. Hl. Tondee
Recorpuzx
George Peel
George
Nix
A. Thompson
Waynesboro
Thompson
Swan
Branewick
A. Bravo
Jet Roberson
Anderson Newsom
John Newson
James Newell
Henry Kloson
Grand Republic
Ciorgia Southern & Florida
Tom Waterhouse
Brunswick
Brunswick & Western Railroad
Tifton
Valdosta
Farmer
Chater
Heorgia
Ee A.D. Thomas
David Thomas
Court of Ordinary
Tsas
A. CO Sprer
Taylor & Cox
Summter
Webster
Terrell, Lee
Dooly
Deasore
Wit
J.T. Bate
Smithville
Gas
J. M. Roder
W. M. McGarrah
Americ
Philip Jennings
G. U. Jones
Whitsett
L. Worth
Feehamps Gas
McNeil
H.W. Singletary
LaCrosse
Seley County
D. A. Carter
Swurnyerree
Jalawent
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