Negro Killed and Local Notices From Americus
The Americus ReconDense notes a fatal shooting near Abbeville by a white man and a man named Henry Westbrook accidentally killed around Montezuma. It also reports Howell Cobb Jr. as a conductor on the S. and M. railroad, local building, tax collections, a cadre of small items, and a broken arm news item about W. T. Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Howell Cobb
Ino. A. Cobb
South and
Central America
Obituary: Mrs Mollie Smith of Tifton dies at 29
Mrs Mollie Smith wife of W. H. Smith died at her home in Tifton Georgia on May 27 1889 aged twenty nine. She was well known in Americus with many friends and relatives here. She leaves a husband two young children and many friends to mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Smith
W. 8. Smith
Tifton
Americus
Divorce Wanted in Three Year Marriage Misadventure
A brief notice reports Tom Jackson and Judy Jackson seeking a divorce at the courthouse after a three year marriage. The pair, described as failing in wedded bliss, moved between officers as they pursue separation. The item also notes a Georgia Press excursion roughing an editor and a local band challenge from Wide-Awake to Brunswick for a state championship and prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jackson
Judy
Col
Court House
Brunswick
Picnic at Magnolia Springs by a youthful party
A party of young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a picnic at Magnolia Springs yesterday. The group included D F Davenport with Leila Crisp, Will C Carter with Annie Clair Amos, Will E Hawkins with Flora Wheatley, and Walter K Wheatley with Sarah Cobb. The Wide Awake Band, led by Prof Kaler, performed for locals, drawing much praise for style and timing. A Boston engineer A Boyle and Atlanta engineer J Chambers visited to discuss the Electric Plant and Railroad, with a city meeting at Col Hawke's office. work slated to start within a month. Flavoring Extracts Lemon and Vanilla from Coox's Pharmacy at 439 Cotton Avenues are advertised.
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Magnolia Springs
D. F. Davenport
Leila Crisp
Will C. Carter
Annie Clair Amos
Will E. Hawkins
Misa Flora Wheatley
Walter K. Wheatley
Sarah Cobb
A. Boyle
Boston
Americus Street Railroad
Jas. Chambers
Atlanta
Col. Hawke
Funeral of Mrs Branch In Buena Vista and Americas
The wife of Rev. Chas H Branch died in Buena Vista Tuesday and was buried in Americas Wednesday afternoon. Her funeral was preached at the residence of Rev J Q Branch in this city at four o'clock. A large number accompanied the remains to Oak Grove cemetery. She was a Christian woman and now dwells with the angels.
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Branch
Chas. H. Branch
Buena Vista
Americas
J. Q. Branch
Oak Wrove
Chief Warehouseman elected for Sumter County Alliance
Tuesday morning last the Sumter County Alliance Co-Operative Association elected Mr. J.D. Sheppard near the city as chief warehouseman to assume control of their Lamar Street warehouse on August 16. The store manager position was postponed to the September meeting due to delayed possession of the store room.
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Sumter County Alliance Co-Operative Association
J.D. Sheppard
Lamar Street
Watts House Office Expansion On Lee Street
The Watts House proprietor Mr Watt plans a two story brick addition fronting Lee Street with a twenty four foot front and forty feet depth. The office will be at the front and sample rooms in the rear, upper story for bedrooms, built north of the store. Also notes Rev dA Munday and Rev J A Munday, known Americus speakers, had throat cut in a Baltimore gambling room last week, prompting commentary on hypocrisy among clergy.
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Watts House
Watt
Lee Street
da. Munday
J. A. Munday
Americus
Opera
Baltimore
Mr. Munday
Missing Jennie Harris Stole $345 From Lockwood Family
In Macon county a search follows for Jennie Harris a small black woman 25 to 30, 110 to 115 pounds accused of taking $345 in twenty dollar gold pieces while the Lockwood family dined. She was last seen in Americus yesterday.
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W. B. Lockwood
J. M. Dukes
T. E. Willama
Macon County
Jennie Harris
W. W. Lockwood
Jennie
Americus
Water in the Court House Delays Amid Sewer Work
Citizens complain that the court house lacks water from the water works. A commissioner says connections cannot be made until sewerage work is finished, with an estimate of $5,000 required now. The water will be provided before the next regular term of the Superior Court.
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Court House
Superior Court
Inventor Scarborough Aims at Automatic Brake Breakthrough
A Patent Brake by John N. Scarborough, a leading local inventor, proposes an automatic brake that could replace airbrakes. It works on both freight cars and passenger coaches. A. W. Littlejohn provided a detailed drawing of the brake, sent to Washington last Saturday.
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John N. Scarborough
A. W. Littlejohn
Scarborough
Washington
Engineers map A and F railroad route from Fort Valley to Cordele
President Hawkins and Colonel Harris led a party with Engineer Collier to choose the best exit route for the A and F railroad. A corps of engineers began preliminary lines from Fort Valley toward Cordele under Chief Collier. Two lines will be laid, then a decision on the cheapest route will follow, with work to start within three weeks.
Joan Laws and Jack in Trouble at Bargains Week
A column pieces together a comic tale of Jack in trouble after a dogged misadventure with Mr. Bagley’s Jersey Bull and a horse, a mayoral fine of fifty cents, and a pending collection to help Jack pay Mara Berry. The note ends with a quip about a New Howe Sewing Machine and a trial purchase.
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Jack
Mr. Bagley
Lee Street
Mara Berry
Griffin Firemen Plan Big Day With Gold Prize
At a Griffin meeting Chief Geo. B. White was named chairman and J. F. Huff secretary. Subscriptions totaled 720 with expectations of 750 or more. A $500 in gold prize fund for tests was adopted, first prize $200, with amusements to follow. A general arrangements committee of ten was formed and scheduled to meet Monday at 6 PM. A separate notice mentions a marriage in Americas as Miss Lena Gardner wed Mr. T. R. McKenzie in Montezuma with many friends attending.
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Griffin News
Geo. B. White
J. F. Huff
Griffin
G. B. White
R. H. Drake
J. M. Mille
Douglas Glessner
W. B. Hudson
J. H. Huff
M. F. Morris
M. J. Patrick
Will Boynton
Andersonville
T. R. McKenzie
Montezuma
Lena Gardner
Prof. Gardner
Lena
Americas
Mra
W. I. Murray
Americus Investment Co. Aims to Aid Cordele Enterprises
The letter from Cordele quoted in Sunday's Constitution argues Cordele is a prime site for manufactories and small industries. It notes the Americus Investment Company would subscribe to half the stock and provide land free for any legitimate new enterprise by a responsible party seeking to establish here.
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Cardeie
Americus Investment Company
Americus
Cardele
Barrett
Cordele
Georgia
A Large Hawk Attacked by Mocking Bird in County Field
In Americus area, Dave Fletcher encountered a four and a half foot hawk attacking a mocking bird. Fletcher attempted to kill the bird with a three foot fence rail, the hawk fought back but was overpowered. The item reflects a curious event from a local field.
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Dave Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Americus Variety Works expands with new plants and growth
Americus business figures C M Wheatley and Crawford Wheatley lead Americus Variety Works. They manufacture doors sashes blinds coffins building materials shelving and counters. The firm plans a two acre College street expansion with a planing department 50 by 75 feet and a three story main building. A new eleven machine fleet and a 40hp engine are to be installed. Crawford Wheatley will travel to New York Buffalo to source equipment.
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C. M. Wheatley
Crawford Wheatley
C. M
Harrold
College Street
Felder
Maxwell
Planing Department
New York
Buffalo
Americas
Salt For Damages In Damages Suit Between Binswanger and Lee Co
Macon beer dealer J Binswanger sues Americus Ice Company for 2500 dollars alleging breach of contract from last season. Lyons Estes of Macon and Simmons Kimbrough of Americus represent him. Lee Company claims Binswanger failed to comply with the contract and renew. Court to hear the case with J C Mathews of this city representing Lee Company.
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J. Binswanger
Macon
Americus Iee Company
Messrs. Lyons and Estes
Simmons and Kimbrough
Americus
Sima
Lee Company
Binswanger
Whiskey brand purity guarantee from Americus firm
1881 O.F.G. Carnale announces a guarantee of age and absolute purity for a whiskey brand, stating it is received directly from the distillery. R. L. McLrop & Co., Americus, Ga., May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.F. G. Carnale
R. L. McLrop & Co
Americus
Savannah urged to fund extension to attract new railroad
A Savannah citizen committee failed to raise $50,000 for the Savannah Americus and Montgomery line extension from McRae to Savannah. Less than $10,000 was subscribed. organizers plan renewed canvassing through the week, with a final report Saturday. Support or failure will decide if the line reaches Savannah or stops at McRae.
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Savannah
Americus
Montgomery Road
McRae
Board of Trade Rooma
Enterprise
Brunswick
the Central
Eden
Savannah and
Birmingham Road
Col. Hawkine
The
Central
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad
Grand Closing-Out Sale Sparks Local Rumors and Prices
Wonders persist as John R. Shaw remains in business with a grand closing out sale that promises low prices. A country visitor, seeking tax help, found the courthouse scene confusing between the judge and tax receiver. Also promoted Brown’s Iron Bitters claiming to cure dyspepsia and energize the body without teeth staining.
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John R. Shtaw
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Americus Post-Office
H.C. Storey
Lamar
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Tommey
Wren Street
T. M. Furlow
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H. P. Wynn
Vienna
Beaty County
John A. Cobb
Wynn
Magrelia Springs
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Sumter County
Coox's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Otis Reese
Milas Jessie Forth
Ed Timmerman
Reese
Miss Jessie
W. T. Payne
National Building and Loan Association
Washington, Ga
Georgia Press
Storey
St. Louis
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Kaler
Coox's
Messrs. Guerry
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Misa Dora Williams
Hill Street
Cook's PuanMacy
Joan R. Laws
Howe
Committee of Arrangement
Joan R. Shaw
ER. Lowe
Broker and Commission
Americus, Ga
James Parker
Sumter
Thos. H. Morgan
Jim
Americub Guano Company
Dawiw
WII
Green's
Min
Smithville
Pullman Car Company
Green’s Mill
Central Railroad
Green
Columbie
No. 6
Columbus Enquirer Sun
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Ike Pearce
M'Rae
Burperior Court
Judge Fort
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