Improvement Co opes to develop resources along A M Road
About seventy five county representatives met in the opera house to form the S A M Improvement Company aimed at developing the counties along the S A M railroad. A permanent plan was adopted with officers, an executive committee, and a program to attract immigration capital and diversify farming. PRESIDENT W L Sher of Americus led the gathering with V-P R Lita of Lumpkin and Sec/Treas E B Hawkins of Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Harrell
Webster
F. B. Gregory
Stewart
A. L. Ryall
Telfair
8. H. Hawkins
W. L. Glessner
J.E. D. Shipp
Dooly
Ant
8. A. M. A. R. Improvement Company
Georgia
Ae Rt
M.callaway
A. F. Wats
Lumpkin
Conle Cordele
Ward
Cordele
Abbeville
W. H. Studd
Poplar Hill
J.J. Ansley
Ala
E. J. Jackson
Roch A. B. McRea
Sevill G. A. Conner
Roch J. L. Mathews
Moutron
H. I. Scott
Hudson
A. T. Johnson
Leall
A. L. Ryals
McRae
Wright Lancaster
W. L. Sher
Americus
R. Lita
Treasury
EB Hawkins
Judgey Harrellt
J. E.D. Shipp
Sdvan
Col. Shippmarke
For
Col. D. Shipp
Judge Harrell
Wealth of Americus and Sumter County Doubles in Ten Years
Tax receiver J W Mize reports on Sumter County wealth growth over the decade. From 1887 to 1889 taxable property rose from 3.65 million to 4.64 million, with projected increases to over 5 million this year. Negro ownership climbs toward a quarter of a million, while census figures promise a doubled wealth level by 1890. The piece notes strong gains in Americus and Sumter with Mize’s diligence driving assessed values upward. A closing quip hints at fashion of a sash-wearing summer youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Sumter County
Tox
J. W. Mize
Mize
Isow
Fele
Major Orme plans 62 subdivisions on Baker county land
A Courier reporter spoke with Major Orme of Atlanta last Monday about his Baker county plantation. He plans to subdivide 2000 acres into 62 farms each with a dwelling and essentials for a prosperous white family, including churches schools artesian wells and ample sheds.
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Courier
Orme
Atlanta
Baker County
Georgia
Dawson Daily News Briefs and Local Notices
From Dawson Georgia June 11 notice of H E Bryan selling Prince livery site to Mr Horsley for 1500 with plans to build stores. Commencement exercises for South Georgia Male and Female college next week. Terrell County Veterans Association to meet Saturday. Biluton Potter captured in Anniston Alabama for past killing of a prisoner and jailed. Cotton Dale post office planned at J J Kennedy store. A J Clark elected Dawson Public Schools principal. Cotton compress site chosen, materials being laid. Miss Lorena Passmore visiting two weeks with mother Mrs E T Kenney. Rev George C Clark of Lumpkin visited and led prayer meeting. Miss Mite Clark of Tampa visiting. Annis Pilsbury visiting brother Judge Pilsbury Americus. Wille Tim Allen of Americus visited. Mrs B P Kennedy visiting relatives. Ben Hill Joksson left town Thursday for a trip. Dougherty county updates mentioned.
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Dawson
Was
Horsley
Re. H. E. Bryan
Prince
South Georgia Male and Female College
Terrell County Veteran’s Association
Mth Inst
Biluton Potter
Bronwood
Anniston
Ala
Thornton
Cotton Dale
J. J. Kennedy
A. J. Clark
Agricultural College
Cuthbert
Dawson Public Schools
L. Lorena Passmore
Suwacee
E. T. Kenney
Geo. C. Clark
Lumpkin
Our Methodist Church
Mite Clark
Tamipia
J. R. Mercer
Annis Pilsbury
Yestern
Judge Pilsbury
Americus
Wille Tim Allen
Ee J.G
Nan Frank Barge
Webster
Weston items note July Alliance dinner and depot work
In Weston on June 10 readers report fine weather aiding farmers and school exercises planned for early July. Notices mention plant sales ice and lemons, a Columbus Southern depot project, and an upcoming Alliance dinner on the seventh. Local residents Goode Marshall B F Barge Saunders and others appear in routine visits and trades. A man named Lewis was found dead in a spring near his home last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Liberal
Gunn
J. P. Walker
Alliancemen
W. H. Simsons
Weston
B. F. Barge
Columbus
M. F. Saunders
J. J. Black
M. Nussbaum &Co
W. W. Simmons
B. F. Bhivers
Richland
B. G. Smith
Jack Lee
Terrell
Borg
G. W
Americus Welcomes New Factories Nearing Operation
Two new plants the Iron Works and the Variety Works near readiness on Jackson Street. E N Lanter says the foundry roof is being completed and machinery will be installed this week. Workers will relocate gradually, with full transfer and operation starting within weeks as equipment moves in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Iron Works
E. N. Lanter
West Point
C. M. Wheatley
Jackson Street
Plains Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Events
Miss Lee Chappell returns home from school as Miss Alice Reviere visits from Warren County. Local residents and visitors attend gatherings in the Plains including an ice cream supper at Mr. Jennings's honoring Miss Chappell. The community enjoyed Sunday school events near Bronwood with music by local young women and men. An ad notes W. W. C. for sale at Cook's Pharmacy in Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
J. W. Glass
W. RB. Parker
G. W. Oliver
Plains
E. L. Alston
Webster County
Berta Logan
Providence
Minnie Glass
Claude Tarbut
N. H. Hiller
B.mctyler
Bronwood
Bottaford
May Dean
Cornelia Thomas
H. R. Dean, Jr
Carrie Jennings
May Down
Helen Worthy
Syn
W. H. Hiller
Declines to Run for Office by J C Marumws
J C Marumws thanks supporters for urging a legislative bid but declines to run. He urges unity within the Democratic party to promote harmony in county and state affairs and favors electing the nominees chosen. He stresses democracy brings peace and prosperity and signs as a sincere friend and humble servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor BroonpEs
Non
J.C. Marumws
The Fifteenth District and a Caucus Debate in 16th
A fragment discusses a district political caucus with three men present and debates over parliamentary custom. It urges support for Brady, praises his fence bill, and calls on signers to rally around a reformer. The text mentions Camphorlin as a moth destroyer and preventive advice for homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epirox
Brady
Avery Gay
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W.W. C
Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Ga
J. C. Matthews
Fifteenths
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