Died Laura Ema infant of Mr and Mrs We Shipp
The infant Laura Ema Shipp died at home on Rees Park Sunday evening and was laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon. A survey progress report notes plans for Cumberland Island visits, with rail tickets from Albany to Brunswick on sale for a limited date. The Silk Dress drawing by New York State was won by J Young. Hotels and railroad prospects are updated, including the Savannah Dublin and Western line surveys and management changes at Macon’s Ebeat House.
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Laura Ema
We. We Shipp
Rees Park
Oak Grove
Five Rock
Blaeford
Savant, Dublin and Western Railroad
Hawkinsville
Dublin
Americus
New York State
J. Young
Smithle
Wstor
J. H. Pate
Savanna, Dublin and Western Fine Railroad
Savannah
Ameriine
Sre
Macon
Ahah
Hawkite News
The Blackman Trial Ends in Death Sentence Again
Charles Blackman, accused of murdering Stonewall Tendee, was condemned to death after a renewed trial in Ellaville. The case drew intense local attention due to the brutality of the crime and the defendant's repeated appeals for a new trial. He faces execution on August 19 as counsel considers further motions.
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Charles Blackman
Stonewall Tendee
Ellaville
Fire destroys Addison residence on Tay lor Street
The Addison residence on Tay lor Street occupied by Mr. L. I. Reeves burned at two o clock Friday morning after several prior attempts. Firefighters could not fully aid due to distance from a water source, but most furnishings were saved. Reeves, burned out before, plans to move next day. furniture insured for 500 dollars and building for 600. He suspects incendiary activity.
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Addison
Taylor Street
L. I. Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Gétilia
Reeves
The Reason Why Harper's Nelson County Whiskey Stands Out
The text asserts I W Harper’s Nelson County Whiskey is preferred for its regular, perfect quality. It cites extensive distillery experience and a large spiral in the still that allows maturation before bottling, claiming the whiskey is fully matured and superior to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Harper
Nelson County
How Americus Lost Another Business House
Two Model Farmers, Jack and Peter Tullis, brothers from Marion county, built a thriving Georgia farm enterprise with twelve to fifteen plows and substantial self-sufficiency. They also ran a small bank-like loan operation, never needing to borrow from banks. A separate letter complains Americus lost a Dry Goods clothing and shoe store to aggressive competition led by BR Shaw, urging others to pull out.
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Messra
Jack
Peter Tullis
Marion County
Red Hills
Georgia
Epiron
Americus
Todos BR. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Amerivas Ta
H. J. Price
Bell Telephone to Establish Exchange in Americus Soon
Mr. Gentry of Bell Telephone Company attended this week to finalize plans for a local exchange. Additional subscribers were added, poles ordered, and construction crews from Atlanta will install wires once poles arrive. In under thirty days the exchange should be in operation, meeting a long felt need for the city’s growing population.
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Gentry
Bell Telephone Company
Americus
Atlanta
Summers Scorcher Fills Streets With Heat and Slump in Attendance
The city endured a blistering weekend with Sunday record heat surpassing Saturday as thermometers neared 102 degrees. Churchgoers stayed home to seek comfort, while a SW wind later cooled the air. The season’s heat disrupted routines across the community and highlighted the oppressive conditions. The Central Railroad plans extend the Buena Vista road west to Apatole, promising improved western access and lower freight costs for Americus, with 500 workers to begin grading Monday and a shift of crews to the extension after initial work. Currently 100 to 200 laborers work near the city, at several miles north.
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Buena Vista Road
Columbus Enquirers Sun
The
Central Railroad
Apatole
Southwestern
Columbus
Buena Vista
Payne
Americus
LaCrosse
Rosa Haynes Weds E. B. Mershon in Sunday Ceremony
At ten o’clock Sunday morning at the bride’s father W D Haynes residence on Church street Miss Rosa L Haynes and Mr E B Mershon united in marriage with Rev A B Campbell officiating. The bridal party traveled on the 2 06 p.m. train for Macon then to Florida on an extended trip. Rosa is a noted Americas social favorite and Mershon is described as a man of high social standing and integrity. Our warm congratulations accompany the couple.
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W. D. Haynes
Church Street
Rosa L. Haynes
E. B. Mershon
A. B. Campbell
Macon
Florida
Miss Rosa
Americas
Mershon
Advertised Letters for Sumter County Georgia Post Office
Complete list of unclaimed letters in the Ameri cas Post Office. If not called for in thirty days, letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Letters include A Albert Andrews, B Rev. Broadera, C W R Cotman, Miss Beccia Clark, D Julia Denard, E Simon Ellis, G Miss Viela Gaines, H Wads Hadley, C B Hall, J Mrs. Clara Johnson, Amos Jeoden, L Robert Lester, M Mrs. Harriet Moten, Mr. McGona, Miss R E Morrell, 8 Mrs. Mariel Simmons, Mim Alice Smith, William Sue, Miss Bessie N Smith, T Miss Berta Turner, Rae Woot, with calling for these letters noted.
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State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Post Office
Albert Andrews
Rev. Broadera
W. R. Cotman
Beccia Clark
Julia Denard
Robert Lester
Harriet Moten
McGona
R. E. Morrell
Mariel Simmons
Mim
Alice Smith
William Sue
Bessie N. Smith
Berta Turner
Rae Woot
Military Passes and Relics of War Times
A Dawson reminiscence recounts Confederate passes and postwar permits for carrying firearms from the Civil War era. It recalls illness among soldiers in Mississippi, visits to Lauderdale Springs, and the 1865 postwar firearms permit issued by Union authorities. The piece ends with reflections on endurance, reconciliation, and rising prosperity.
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Dawson
South
Army of Tennessee
Corinth
Mies
Macon
Lauderdale Springs
Tupelo
Lauderdale
E. W. Kelly
Zeke
N. B. Gresham
Poly
Gresham
Kelly
Lamar Janes
Oscar Janes
Co. F
Oscar
Lamar
Miss
Fulton
E. R. Mitts
John T. Lamar
Marimar
Ofvice
Amoricus
Sumter County
H. F. Sicxles
A. C
Brapwatt
Norwar
U. S
Department
Georgia Mules Held Back by Distance and Climate
A Georgia paper urges farmers to boost mule production locally to curb outflow to the West. It notes Randoph County farmer success with nine mules on his farm, praising Georgia raised stock for hardiness and size. Georgia farmers Clegg and McDonald plan a Texas trip to sell mules to neighbors.
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Randoph
W. A. Clegg
George A. McDonald
Lee County
Albany
Deave
Texas
Snd
Local court mulls murder trial as lightning and rail plans stir Ellaville
Extavitee Ga July 1 The Superior Court convened for the Charles Blackman murder trial after a long jury panel. A lightning strike damaged a Grionels home injuring a child, fire destroying a bureau. The St Marks Regiment plans a reunion on August 26 at this place. The B V E railroad shift to Americus excites locals as Ellaville anticipates rail access and Columbus link. Crops favorable after recent rains. W K P
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Jilly
Charles Blackman
W. P. Grionels
I. N. Hart
Burton
Americus
Columbus
Ellaville
Lightning Kills Oxen in Threshing Scene in Georgia
Special to Dairy Receaves reports a thunderbolt struck near Oster Home July 14 killing three oxen hitched to a threshing engine and one to the machine. Judge T. M. Williams of Grangerville suffered a heavy loss, likely exceeding his threshing earnings. a nearby man was so shocked he required a wagon ride home.
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Oster
T. M. Williams
Grangerville
W. H. Fulton
Marshallville
Williema
Clarexcz
Putnam Notes on Law Student and Local Happenings
Putnam July 14 report details George Monro studying law under Col. E. M. Batt, local peaches and melons, and hogs thriving. Victor McMichael returns to his father's plantation to oversee farming, with doubts about bachelor life. G. P. M. rumored to imitate Cicero in a neighboring church as an aspiring orator. regular correspondent absent.
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Putnam
George Monro
G. P.M
Cicero
Sunatitirre
Malicious Mischief Strikes New Court House
A vandal entered the county court room Saturday night, hacked a large section of the plastered ceiling with an axe, and fled head first from a window after using a ladder. A color worker alerted police, but no suspect is identified. Officials vow stricter vigilance and full penalties if caught.
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Court House
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