Farmers Support A P I road and local events
Farmers subscribed $1000 to the A P I road seeking a good cotton market. Wilcox hosts a railroad barbecue at Davis Mill P O on August 7 with Col S W Hawkins and others speaking. Dupont Guerry's nomination as U S District Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia is praised for potential confirmation and service to Americus and the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Parker
Wilcox
Williams, Faircloth & Co
Davis Mill P. O
Wilcox County
Col. S. W. Hawkins
United States
Dupont Guerry
Georgia
Guerry
Americus
Ameri Cus
Saven
Nah
Davidson's Mill
Abraham
Alamre
Orr
Rates to be Restored in River Territory
The Savannah News reports the freight rate war in the Chattahoochee Appalachian and Flint river area is settled, with August 2 restoring old rates. Competing lines Central Savannah Florida and Western, and Florida Railway and Navigation Company fought for control, now weary of the conflict. The latest Fountain Peg vials are available at James Paicken & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Chattahoochee
Appalachicola
Flint River
Central
Savannah
Florida and Western
Florida Railway and Navigation Company
Caafer
Americus notices and railroad booster scattered through 1880s report
A collection of short items notes growth plans in Americus and surrounding towns. Mentions Daniel Kimbrough starting a Hempstead newspaper, library book additions, local honey shipments, a broom factory rumor, and a political scene with Alderman candidate Lott Warren. Includes barber event, rattlesnake sighting, and a push for the A L P L extension to the Ocmulgee with Dooly and Wilcox delegates visiting, plus local education stats and a Georgia school enrollment snapshot.
Push for Ocmulgee line to secure Americas trade gains
The piece argues for a home controlled extension of the A P L railroad to reach the Ocmulgee river to counter rivals in Columbus Eufaula Albany Hawkinsville and other markets. It contends that a locally owned line would curb discriminatory freight, reduce costs for farmers and merchants, and preserve regional trade by avoiding pools and external control. It warns that competing routes via Chattahoochee could erode Americas profits if a pool forms among Georgia Central Florida Central S F W Railway and L N.
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Macon
Hawkinsville
Montezuma
Americus
Avericus
Columbus
Eufaula
Albany
Americas
Chattahoochee River
Central Railroad
Florida Central
Chattahoochee
New Orleans
West
Georgia Central
Florida
Ocmulgee
A Plan Advocates One Light Freight Advantage to Merchants
The speaker argues for low freight rates and active competition to stimulate manufacturing and diversify beyond cotton. Cheap freights would open markets for all industries, encouraging farming and trade, while not blocking other railroads. The people's line would retain veto power over monopoly and pool extortion.
The People's Candidate for Legislature Mathews Endorsement
A Marion county writer extols Mr J C Mathews as a man of honor integrity and public spirit. He recounts Mathews past financial honesty and notes his management of patrons funds in Sumter county with no misappropriation. The letter urges Sumter Democrats to nominate Mathews for the legislature and promises faithful public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor
J. CO. Mathews
Mathews
Marion County
Mathewa
Sumter County
Negro Necessity and the lazy tenant’s six bale crop tale
A county farmer recalls a lazy Negro tenant who faked effort while in debt. The overseer boosts the crop prediction to seven bales, and the tenant surprises with six or seven heavy bales, improving his standing while neighbors fare worse. The piece mixes mock cautionary tales with advertisements and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilgit
Tax Collector Election in Wake of Death of W R Stewart
A.W. Towar and Jessa Aycock were candidates to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr W R Stewart. The day brought a moderate voter turnout beyond expectations. Official vote totals show Stewart receiving votes and Aycock also on the ballot, with the result not fully recorded in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stewart
Stewart
Jessa Aycock
Avesdk
Victory for the Vigilants at Athens fire tournament
In Athens on July 28, the Vigilance Fire Company of Augusta won second prize in both tests at the State Colored Fire Companies tournament and protested for first money. W. P. Burr notes the victory and anticipates a warm hometown reception, praising the colored fire boys for upholding American good name at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Atnexs
Testa Povest
W. P. Burr
Amaericus
Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office 1886
List of unclaimed letters awaiting pickup at the Americus Post Office includes names such as Miss Andy Anderson Mrs Elizabeth Edwarde and W Fod West. Letters undelivered after ten days will go to the Dead Letter Office per notice dated July 19 1886.
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Americus
Andy Anderson
Oak Grove Academy
A. D. Gatewood
S.susseee
Edwards
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Col. Hawkins
D. B. Leonard
Dooly
Committee
Congress
Seltzer
Vichy
Jessf
Davenport
Jaxes Paicken
Jabaleke
Todd Him
Bell & Lime
Geo. D. Kimbrough
Hempstead
Texas
American Library Association
J. P. E. Warren
Wooster
Dooly and Wilcox
Webster
Preston
Lumpkin
Hilliard Institute
W. K. Belt
Andrews Chapel
George Turpin
Raoul
Pateville
Washington Star
J. J. Granberry
Mary
Crisp
Dupont Querry
Young Men’s Library Association
Atlanta
J. T. Carter
Schley County
ALP. &L
Darkey
James Callaway
Albany News
Chas, Foster
John RB. Shaw
J. Waxelbaum & Co
Lee County
J. M. Gannon
Ruth Brown
Indian Springs
Recorper
Wilcox Committee
Sumter
Gleasner
Felder
Major Glessner
da. E. J. Evparpor
W. Brooks
Lumpkin, Gs
The
People’s Candidate
Eve
Adams’ Express Company
John R. Shaw
A.W. Toware
Twe
Rowry
Ameriong
Uber
Gianietty
Eh Nomura
Moston
Lesson
Soe
Robert L
MCA
Smithville High School
Andersonville
Oreon
Peake White
A. J. Clare
Mag. W. K.P
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