New Committees Pending in Sunda School Association
The Sunda School Association of Sumter County reports incomplete appointments to district committees for the new school year. Full list to appear next week. Also notes artesian well work near the depot to be handled by Herrington of Smithville. Commercial City Ball Association formed with officers Storey, Davis, Hawkes. Commencement speakers include Merritt of Dranesville, Baldy of Leesburg, and Clark of Andersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunda School Association of Sumternity
Herrington
Smithville
Commercial City
N. C. Storey
W. H. Davis
Z. N. Hawkes
W. P. Burt
J. A. Davenport
Dr. Chas, Brooks
E. Clinton
A. J. Buchanan
Emory College
W. L B. Merritt
Dranesville
Merritt
Mercer University
E. V. Baldy
Leesburg
M. A. Clark
Andersonville
Baldy
Ryals
Macon
Miraculous Cow Escape From Storm of '83 Returns
An incipient cyclone on Friday night struck near Mr. J. W. Castleberry's residence four miles from town. A large shack by the cow pen toppled with a mantle of wind but did not injure the herd. Twelve sheds had already fallen in the disaster, yet the cows escaped unharmed within a small open space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Caskleberry
Railroad Racket and Health Drainage Update
The A P L road brings in iron and fixtures for a new turn table, location uncertain between here and Lampkin. The Central Railroad drainage system, clearing thirteen drains to remove malarial ponds, awaits yard site decisions amidst new city news of Mr Pope's death in Hardaway Ga on May 30. Pope, formerly of Macon, cherished husband and father, leaves two children and many friends. May he rest in peace. A Fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampkin
Board of Health
Central Railroad and Banking Company
Hardaway
Pope
Macon
Harris leads Golden Star order to growth across states
D. S. Harris, Supreme Commander, returns from Florida where he organized ten lodges and expanded the Golden Star. Headquarters move to Macon. Under his tenure the order has paid sick, death, and general expenses, with total disbursed reaching over 2 million in today’s figures. Harris plans another Florida trip to settle a death benefit as the Macon lodge hosts a major excursion inviting broader participation. The Golden Star now counts forty lodges across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, with rising interest from other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Star
Harris
The
Knights of the Gold 6 Star
Florida
Order of the Golden Star
Macon
D. S. Harris
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Golden Star
County progresses plan for a new court house in 1886
At the regular county meeting last Monday the board passed a resolution to erect a new court house in 1886. A three member committee Cobb Huntington and Manking was appointed to dispose of the current structure and grounds and report at the August meeting. If funds from the sale cover the shortfall the board may levy extra tax to complete the build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Cobb, Huntington
Manking
Decoration Day Observed by Hundreds in Andersonville
In Andersonville last Saturday the 30th Decoration Day drew four to five hundred African American attendees who traveled by morning train. They were met by a large crowd from Schley and Marion counties. The day passed quietly with no disturbances reported and several white citizens from the city attended the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Schley
Marion
County Court Sentences Bally in Dual Larceny Trials
In county court on Thursday the State versus John Bally for simple larceny ended with a twelve month chain gang sentence. A prior charge for stealing two goat hides yielded another twelve month term to follow the first. Bailey recently emerged from Stevens' Pottery with a six month sentence from the same court. He is the man who set his bed on fire Tuesday to flee the guard house. Over fifty writs have been returned for the June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bally
Bailey
Stevens’ Pottery
Wide Awake Fire Company Declines Reel Challenge
An official notice from E. B. Youngs of Eufaula declining a reel contest came yesterday afternoon. The Eufaula Mail is criticized for its handling of the dispute while the Recouper claim is disputed. The Wide-Awakes had called for neutral ground, but the Youngs named the site, seen as foolish and unnecessary by the writer who expects no resumption of the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide Awake Fire Company
E. B. Youngs
Eufaula
Eufaula Mail
Youngs
Maide-Awakes
Foremano Dent
Eufau'a
Pny
Picnic at Watts Mill Marks Pleasant Friday Outing
A large crowd gathered early Friday at H. D. Watts’s mill near the city for a day of leisure. A string band played as dancing began, with a stand that held twelve couples, or eight when Pat Williams danced. Watts’s young girls performed Waltz-Schottische and Polkarette, the dinner was bountiful, and both old and young enjoyed the gathering, especially Neil Carter and G. W. Glover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Watts
Pat
Mr. Watt
Americus Tailors Build Abroad Reputation
Letters from Louismille and Errava praise Dickson & Vigal of Americus Ga for fine work. May 27 1885 and May 8 1885 letters note perfect fits, timely delivery, and surprising South craftsmanship. Correspondents J B Tammerake and Winn commend the tailor shop and express satisfaction with suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dickson & Vigal
Louismille
Americus
Dean Sins
J. B. Tammerake
Errava
Aus
Dickson
Rangers beat Flying Squirrels in mixed rules game
Friday on McKays hill the Americas Rangers defeated the Montezuma Flying Squirrels 23 to 13 in a game played under American rules, which puzzled the Rangers. Handy and Ross led the winners as both clubs showed good play. the Rangers later gave the visitors a farewell blow-out and escorted them to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Rangers
Montezuma Flying Squirrels
McKay’s Hill
Rangers
Squirrels
Handy
Ross
Down The Hoad Through Southwest Georgia Visits
A travelogue from Americus to Dawson and Ward's Station notes corn and cotton crops thriving, progress in Smithville, and a friendly Dawson. The author praises people and places, mentions artesian wells, new houses, and a welcoming Profs Lyons and Pilsbury. Edges include court with light attendance and a thriving wheat crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Americus
Smithville
McAfee
Tyonwood
Bronwood
Prince of Good Fellows
J. A. Fulton
Georgia
A. T. Lyons
Journal
E. B. Youngs
Eufaula
Ward
Chickasawhatchee Creek
Prof. Grabbs
Fonsom
Agricultural Picnic Committee Report for Sumter Society
The Sumter County Agricultural Society committee, formed to decide on the advisability time and place of an agricultural basket picnic, is to report to the Society on Tuesday June 9. Members include J. H. Black D. C. N. Burkbakter W. C. Toole Jnc A. Cobb J. W. Bailey W. P. Page J. L. Wilkinson J. M. Bird J. A. Wilson J. D. Glover C. 8. S. Horne and Leonard Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County Agricultural Society
J. H. Black
D. C. N. Burkbakter
W. C. Toole
Jnc. A. Cobb
J. W. Bailey
W. P. Page
J. L. Wilkinson
J. M. Bird
J. A. Wilson
J.D. Glover
Horne
Leonard Parker
Bereft of His Breeches in Colorful Town Incident
A white gentleman bought pants for a colored barber and after several payments grew disgusted. While being shaved the man threatened to cut off the pants if not paid. The barber finished, fled, and the pursuer cut the pants loose, leaving the barber embarrassed as onlookers laughed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Brilliant wedding unites W H Chappell and Florrie Allen
In a three mile from the city ceremony at the bride’s parents’ residence, Mr W H Chappell and Miss Florrie Allen wed with Chinese lanterns lighting the grounds. Dr C W Smith of Macon officiated as guests of about 100 witnessed a formal ceremony and a generous supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Chappell
Mies Florrie Allen
C. W. Smith
Macon
Capt. Allen
Chappell
Florrie
Capt
Allen
Lee
Tom
T. E. Allen
C. C. Hantington
Mia
J. G. Parks
Dawson
J. T. Taylor
J. C. Nicholson
H. T. Arrington
A. E. Chappell
Lawcen Stapleton
Silver Water Service
Lee Allen
Moss Rose China
Nora
Nettie
Minnie Allen
T. M. Allen
Minnie
Nora Allen
Mary Cheap
Cologne
Itra
A. O. Bell
H. Hawkins
Nannie Chappell
D. Herd
Wheatley
W. Dickson
J. A. Kendrick
Fifteen Years for a Thief in Columbus
In Columbus a Black man who stole Will Hobbs' mule received a fifteen year penitentiary sentence. The report notes Ketaole was deceased when Will subsequently acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Will Hobbs
Ketaole
Will
City Council Proceedings June 1 1885 Americas
The Americas city council met with Mayor Felder and Aldermen present except Hawkins. The Blalock appeal was dismissed. Hud son's petition to erect a wooden building at Lamar and Lee granted. A Board of Health appointment was deferred. A stock water tank near the artesian well was authorized. Scavenger duties were ordered enforced. contract show cause. Multiple bills approved or referred. Bridge rates lowered for picnic attendees. An ordinance restricting hotel and vehicle activity near train platforms was adopted. Clerk to close tax books July 3. May reports for Magazine and Cemeteries to be spread. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Hawkins
L. J. Blalock
Cobb
S P. Hudson
Lamar and
Lee Streets
Roney
Ta Board of Health
Oliver
Bolton
George Cook
Schumpert & Roney
Jas, Ellis
J. J. Sloan
Hands
Green & Howards
Central Railroad Co
R. E. Cobb
Jasper Weldon
C. J. Hawkins
J. M. Coker
D. W. Bagley
Chas. Catledge
J. 8. Bolton
G. W. Wlover
H. D. Watts
J. M. Moore
Ald. Hawkins
Americas
Burial of Mrs Elizabeth Lowry Reported In Local City
Friday morning a coffin was carried from this city to Preston for burial of Mrs Elizabeth Lowry who died Thursday after months of illness. She was about eighty years of age and highly regarded in the neighborhood. Also noted is the death of Mr Thomas G Bryan of Leo county, aged nearly sixty, long afflicted by a neck carbuncle, leaving a young wife and married daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Elizabeth Lowry
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Yvenicus
In Bell
Lin
Joboyndser
Philemony Creek
Jonce
Hhem
H. A. Pope
Watts’ Mill
Americus Abroad
Mies Pilorrie Allen
Felder
Bart, Glover
Oliver, Roney
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