Announcements for Democratic Representative Candidates
A series of notices state that Jon Wright Brady W. A. Dodson J A McDonald A B Cutts John L Adders ton and Capt. John L Adders ton seek the Democratic nomination for the next General Assembly from Sumter county or Bumter county subject to party primary action. The notices praise candidates and urge voter ratification. Date given June 8, 1800.
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Jon. Wright Brady
General Assembly
Democratic Party
W. A. Dodson
Sumter County
J. A. McDonald
Bumter County
Col. A
Cutts
John L. Adderston
Postmaster Appointment at Montezuma and Local Notes
Postmaster at Montezuma named B F Morgan of Webster county. Montezuma locals assured of an efficient officer, Blank Verne, amid various local notices and business blurbs. Also notes rising melon shipments from Pell Fort Valle and engine delivery for the 8 S A M road, with Ganter's Chicken Cholera Cure advertised and Cook's Pharmacy selling medicines.
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Montezuma
B. F. Morgan
Webster County
Ganter
Cook's Psarmacy
Cotten
AM Road Promotion Spark May Benefit Georgia Counties
An association formed to develop and advertise resources along the A M road, running through Georgia’s timbered and agricultural regions, seeks active local cooperation. Its success hinges on sustained work and generous funding from communities along the line. A weak effort could hinder progress. the group urges thorough, well funded action.
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AN. IM
A.M
Georgia
Thornton Wheatley's opens with elegant fabrics and lace
New stock at Thornton Wheatley's showcases Swiss floundiogs dress goods and Wostingham Lace Curtains with silk, ribbons, and trimming silks. Also advertised is a souvenir from the Confederate Reunion in Chattanooga July 3 to 5, 1890, featuring a U.S. flag cover and scenes from Civil War battles. Maj. G. C. Connor is listed as transportation chair for details.
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Thornton Witratley's
Thornton Wheatley
Sarah
Thornton Wheatley’s
Thornton Wheatley'ss
Chattanooga
U. S
J. B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Wilderness
Johnston
Lee
Richmond
Gordon
Ladies’ Forrest Monument Association
General Forrest
K. Kirby Smith
Chickamauga
Snod
Young Nem to the Front in Dodgen Support
A county Democratic push favors city and country balance. Voters urge William A. Dodgen as the trusted choice for Legislature, highlighting youth support and broad backing from all ages and trades. They display banners reading victory and call all to unite behind the young man’s candidacy.
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Eprron
William A. Dodgen
Wm. A. Dodson
Commencement Exercises At Andersonville High School
The program for Andersonville High School commencement spans June 22 to 25 with a sermon by Rev. H. R. P. Felder of Cuthbert, Ga. It includes examinations for primary and academic groups, recitations and declamations, the annual address, and an evening concert. The public is invited to attend.
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H. R P. Felder
Cuthbert
The Augusta Encampment Preparations Complete for Grand Display
The final work on grounds and tents is finished and the camp is ready for the next week. Over twelve hundred men will be drawn up in battle array on the race track in front of the grand stand. Daily drills and a grand review and dress parade will attract crowds to the city.
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Augusta
Stubborn jury mistrial in Munro Adams case
The Munro Adams burning of the Hamil block case ended in a mistrial with ten jurors for conviction and one for acquittal. One juror was dismissed due to illness after mutual consent. The next trial is set for Monday, with Solicitor Hudson confident of a future conviction. A second item notes a Brooklyn Heights well drill reached fifty-nine feet before striking a strong water vein, filling the well to forty-five feet.
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Munro Adams
Hamil
Hudson
Adams
J. H. Chambliss
Brooklyn Heights
Henry Mitchell
City Assessors Finish Field Work for Property Values
The board of city assessors has completed field work and is now summing up values of properties. The report is expected to be ready for publication around July 1. WwW. O.
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City Assessors
Board of
Americas
Letter List of Uncalled Advertised Names at Americus Post
A historical notice lists remaining uncalled letters at the Americus Georgia post office. Readers are asked to call for letters by stating advertised. Names include Ella Allep Emma Akewood Mattie Akfti Mattie Adams Ming Carry Bronson Bob Bland Josephine Bell Bixly Rose Ball DuBose Bowen Chambliss M V Canon Wm Coldwell Dick Davies Danels Daniels Daly Daniel Daviss Dorn Ruben Pathcson Fite Henry Fite Gee Green Hudson Jordan Wm Johnson Leamater Meunen vie Milam Peer Page Pecoy Redding Reese Rouse Trendy Thomas Salle Turner Talor Wilke Gus White Ronny Americus Georgia two
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Americas Post Office
Ella Allep
Emma Akewood
Mattie Akfti
Misa Mattie Adams
B—Ming Carry Bronson
Bob Bland
Misa Josephine Bell
Mrs. Bixly
Rose J. Ball
F. DuBose
C. F.bowen
E. Chambliss
Vrs
M. V. Canon
Increase in Cotton Acreage Across States for June
June statistical returns to the Agricultural Department indicate a rise in cotton acreage in nearly every state. The report highlights broader farming shifts toward cotton cultivation and notes regional variations in total acres.
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Agricultural Department
Bribery claims and political talk cross national lines
Blaine’s early summary alleges corruption in Speaker Reed’s district with votes bought near Biddeford at five to twenty dollars, while critic concertedly notes Southern turnout pressure. Mention of Blaine eyeing a Pan American bank, Justice Lamar’s Mississippi plantation, and various economic and political tidbits follow.
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A. Blaine
New York Times
Reed
Biddeford
Political chatter and local notes from the era
A digest of political gossip and regional items discusses Judge Stewart’s tough race in the Fifth with Livingston as opponent, Republican woes under Quay, railroad discrimination against Augusta, a new South Georgia conference bishop in Macon, Maine Governor candidate Francis Lill, possible Tom Hardeman bid, debates on Republican government, and election results in Houston. Also notes on New York editors exempt from juries, Montana Indian hostilities, Richmond memory of Jefferson Davis’s grandson, Emory College year-end prospects, debt notes, a grandmother grave suit, A P Hill tablet plans, English female lobbyists, ripening crops, and health notes on Governor Shepard and Grover Cleveland.
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Pmericg
Joiner & Nicholson
Fleetwood & Russell’s
Johnson
Dawson Journal
Brady
Wright Brady
Cook’s Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Pell Fort
A. A. Neb
Balage
Ommece
Tate
Gatton Avenue
Bao
George Potts
Birmingham Machine and Foundry Company
Baldwin
W. E. Murphay
Bank of Americus
Young Nem
Andersonville High School
Antmio Pe Ybogn
Wwe
Blaine
Great International Three Americas Bank
Pan-American Congress
L. Q. C. Lamar
United State Supreme Court
Mississippi
Europe
Laurens
Jno. B. Daniel’s
Butler County
Nebraska
Harper
Cleveland
Walla Walla Valley
Wash
Alliance Movement
Prince Bismark
Illinoia
Vaux
Sam Randall
Buenos
Atlanta
Glenn
Kwrratha
Avelle
Milledgeville
Massachusetts
Washington
Judge Stewart
Mr. Livingston
Republican Party
Augusta Chronicle
A. G. Haygond
South Georgia Conference
Macon
Francis W. Lill
Maine
Ia Eaid
Col
Tom Hardeman
The
Atlanta Journal
Houston
Hardeman
Northen
Mr. Northen
State Agricultural Society
Congress
Georgia Legislature
New York
New York City
Montana
Richmondery
Jefferson Davis
Emory College
Petersburg
A. P. Hill
Shepard
South Carolina
Grover Clevenod
Florida
Joseph E. Brown
Toms
Hla Albtér
Dist
Bam Jones
Osussoan
Ureh
G. T. Miller
M.D
Eeter Guireh
Winnes
W. L. Bullard
5Th Avenue
Columbus
Insurance
Lae
ASPET
A. Hawkins
Wenteire
Simmons
Salenoughe
Barlow Hock
L. J. Blaloge
Amborney
Law
Wallis
E. F. Hixrom
Corn ‘On & Cutts
Praer Tate and Feders Conrta
Forsyth Street
Mar
Amarante
J+ A. HIXON
Tiorney
Americus
Tfe
W. T. Cranks
A. Hooree
Clarke & Hooper
Hagley Filcek
Gurort
AL Stanfield
Staney Lo Eee
H. Holsey
Sam Stevens
Cha Ama
Hotel DE Hamilton
Wesson House
Ndersonvilin
Morgan House
Fiohianch
Aes
Sheetae i
Withis
M. Tronage Bootta
Kenyon House
Lumpkin, Ga
Ransar
Broce Hawkins & Brooks
Tata Alpine Ac
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Watts Hous Dal Georgia Dd, Watts, Proprietors
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