Elected Professor of Mathematics At Atlanta Tech School
A Telegram reports Capt. Lyman Hall, his son, has been elected Professor of Mathematics for the technological School in Atlanta. Also noted are Democratic Convention gains, local agricultural notes, and progress on a new bridge and guano factory building. The piece mentions farming successes, cattle purchases, and a new gas ordinance, with various local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Capt
Lyman Hall
Technological School
Atlanta
Mr E G Simmons and the Betterments Controversy in 1888
A letter to the Americus Recorder questions Mr E G Simmons and his stance on railroad betterments. It cites House Journal entries from 1887 showing Simmons voting against Candler's resolution on betterments, and contrasts Olive Felton Berner votes, arguing Simmons misstates his record. The writer disputes Simmons claims about Betterments and discusses related bills and negotiations with the Western and Atlantic railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagley
North State
Eprron Recorder
Americus Recorder
E. G. Simmons
Joe Brown
Simmon
General Assembly
Betterments
Simmons
House Journal
Candler
House of Representatives
Senate
Jersees
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Georgia
Yeas
Arnheim
Clay
Cobb
Walton
Duggan
Fegan
Griffith
Hagan
Harrison
Harris
Howell
Johnson
Key
Mathias
McLendon
McCleskey
Newton
Norris
Rawls
Russell
Chatham
Polk
Bhewmake
Snet
Mr. Simmons
Dr. Felton
Bettermenta
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Berner
Tace House Journal
Slamons
Olive
Caner
Mr. Olive
Mr. Felton
Stailroad
State Road
Old Court House Controversy Spurs Taxpayer Letter
A correspondent labeled Tax-payer objects to a $100,000 Americus hotel on the Court House Square. The Grand Jury beforeSpring term approved transferring the property to the hotel company for value and taxes, arguing it benefits the county and city. The Board of County Commissioners notes the building cost $35,000 and funds remain in the treasury, with Americus city taxes forming a large share of overall revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Recorder
Court House
Americus
Board of County Commissioners
Tom
The Blackman Case With Judge Fort And Lawyers
Judge Fort discussed the Blackman case noting Supreme Court reversals on minor points. He described prior appointments of Hinton McCorkle Wilkinson and Mathews Hinton with Hinton’s protest and subsequent treatment. The court held Hinton’s absence from later proceedings while McCorkle remained involved.
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Blackman
Fort
Recorpre
Supreme Court
Messrs
B. B. Hinton
J. &. McCorkle
B. H. Wilkinson
Col
Mr. McCorkle
Mr. Hinton
McCorkle
Matthews
Construction advances at Thomas Block project in Georgia
The Thomas Block cellar nears completion with a solid foundation bank for the Bank of Southwest Georgia vault. Excavation dirt is now hauled away and reused, lumber stacked, and tools active. The first of September is expected to mark completion of the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Southwest
Georgia
Our Leesburg Letter on Americus progress and local change
In Leesburg the debate contrasts Albany and Americus as Southwest Georgia’s leaders. Local figures Rony Glover, Jno Nicholson, John Windsor, and Clay Bagley are praised for early business leadership, while a future leader John B. Felder is highlighted. The piece notes civic happenings including court cases, bridge plans, and society visits, with optimism about Americus’s growth and youth-driven progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesuvre
Janet
Albany
Americus
Georgia
Tift & Co
Rony Glover
Jno. Nicholson
John Windsor
Clay Bagley
Congress
Hollis
Simmons
Sam Hawkins
Glessner
John B. Felder
Central
Columbia
Ala
Court of Ordinary
Gilmore-Lasseter
Scroggins
New Democratic Executive Committee
McDonald
Grifith
Alabama
Keise
Bronwood
Misa Pickens Harris
J. P. Terry
James Salter
Kathleen
Griffin
Bt. Louis
Cleveland
Y. George Kimbrow
The
Republic If
Eactereenen
Oglethorpe High School closing week celebrates elocution
The June exercises at Oglethorpe High School featured class examinations and junior revitations. Evening program showcased elocution with prize bids for classes A and B. Notable performances included Nina Fish reciting The Gray Mare the Better Horse, Lucy Keen with Ann ie and Willie's Prayer, and Lucile Green Be a Woman who won a gold badge. Music by Willie Holt and Will McKenzie complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delettorry
Oglethorpe High School
Nina Fish
Lucy Keen
Annie
Willie
Lucile Green
Annie Kaigler
Alice Green
Katie Pearson
Mattie Cunningham
F.C. Keen
Willie Holt
Will McKenzie
Montezuma
Hollingsworth
Superior Court
Fish
Macon
Oglethorpe
W.H. Willis
St. Louis
W. H. Fish
Supreme Court
Atlanta
C. P
Willis
Boquet
Rosa Baldwin
Ellaville
M. L. Shealy
Rosa
Minnie Walters
Andersonville
Annie Milner
Augusta
Keen
Nelson
Holt
Rodge's Mill
Clarence
Weather and War News From Pinebark June 6
Rain has persisted for three weeks. General Green advances with his army as farmers defend the area. Upland crops look good while bottom lands lag due to heavy March and current showers. Cutworms are damaging cotton stands. oats show improvement.
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Scott
Wt Hudson
Wenstrr Corsty
Green
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Major Glessner
St. Lonia
Drayton
W.G. Redding
Dooly
John A. Cobb
Council Chamber
F. E. Burke
Leeton
Jersey
Huilding
Muckabee Turnpike
Chase’s
J. J. Eldridge
Americas
Tobe Cabl
Milledgeville
Ve Nixon
Peshe
Pele OF Scheelas
Matherry
Omer
Mavon
Leesburg
J. A
Misa Sallie
Warren Snellings
Mr. Snellinge
Dock
Jack
J. B. Whitaker
Pinebark
J. D. Howell
H. J.mcfarlin
W. H. Spann
Geo. Montgomery
Walter Terry
Walter
Ophelia Peel
Terrell and
Randolph
Chase's
E. J. Eldridge
John Hawkins
Webster County
8. B. Hawking
Hawkins
Glover's Opera House
Jualw Hii. & Schneider
Peete Secare
Cen
Prince Bros.’ Stables
Jonen J. J. Jordan
Sumter
Charles Blackman
Sumter County
Haid Backman
Bumter County
Jane F. Ae
Wia
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