Pineapples and local notices fill Americus page
Advertisements list Mat Hart selling pineapples cheap and Lee Aycock stocking tobaccos and cigars. Notices report Charley Benton’s cholera infantum death, a Baptist church Bible rescued from flames, first watermelons by Townsley, and thanks to Americus firemen. Also covered are graduation news, corrected medal timing, Montezuma Institute commencement, and a two act dramatic entertainment at the Opera House for fundraising.
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Montezuma Male and Female Institute
The
Baptist Church
P. 8. Twitty
Dawson
W. A. Dodson
Police arrest Rich Bird for incendiarism in Marved case
Liege nd Policeman Wick Wheeler arrested a negro named Rich Bird on incendiarism charges based on Bud Wheeler’s evidence. He is expected to be bound over at the committal trial next Thursday before Judge Pilsbury. Also notes about oat acre details and a semi annual closing out sale by J Waxelbaum & Co offering goods at New York cost.
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Poder Steaing
Marved” Liegend
Wick Wheeler
Rich Bird
Bud Wheeler
Pilsbury
J. Waxelbaum & Co
New York
Baptists Plan Erection Of New Church After Fire
After the destruction by fire on Friday morning, Baptist members vow to rebuild a larger church and parsonage. They have 4800 dollars in insurance and plan to add 8000 dollars to finance a modern, handsome structure. The community is urged to assist.
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Ceeter
Townsley
Americas
J. A.C
Open Letter on Annual Closing Out Sale in Americus
A notice from Americus Georgia dated June 16 1884 announces that J Waxennaum and Co will commence their annual closing out sale today with strong bargains across all departments. The letter invites ladies to call early to avoid crowds and states goods will be sold cheaper than before the war.
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Americus
W. L. Gleesner
Recorder
J. Waxennaum & Co
County Court Monthly Session Disposes Several Misdemeanors Not Guilty
In the county court Monday morning the monthly session disposed of several cases. Dock McCoy misdemeanor verdict not guilty Homer Prescott misdemeanor verdict not guilty J P Chapman misdemeanor verdict not guilty Morgan Walker simple larceny indictment quashed Jenna Toony assault and battery state case discharged John Gordon misdemeanor guilty plea Ten other cases tried with parties found guilty fines and costs totaling 50 dollars. Court to convene this morning to try civil cases.
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Dock McCoy
Homer Prescott
J. P. Chapman
Morgan Walker
Jenna Toony
State
John Gordon
New Books From D Lothrop Co. Introduces Margie’s Mission
Publishers announce two new titles from D Lothrop Boston Margie’s Mission second in Young Folks Library series aims to model good literature for youth and teach a lasting lesson. Cookery for Beginners by Marion Harland emphasizes practical value for learners with waterproof cloth binding and a modest 25 cent price per volume.
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D. Lothrop & Co
Boston
Margie
Young Folks
Marion Harland
Carrix Canren Sox Invitation
Brief, incomplete note mentions Carrix Canren and Sox with a request to call. Readable fragments imply a social or personal invitation, but specifics are unclear. No dates or locations provided.
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Carrix Canren
Sox
Rebuilding Plan for New Baptist Church in Americus
After a fire destroyed the Baptist church and parsonage last Friday, members vow to rebuild a handsome brick edifice. Estimated cost about 15000 dollars with 4000 from insurance already. contributions sought from local citizens to cover the rest. The effort aims to boost the city’s appearance, morality, and property values, inviting broader community support.
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E New Baptist Church
Baptist Ccuch
Americus
Incendiary Fire Strikes Jefferson Street House
Sunday morning a fire damaged a boarded house on Jefferson street near the Brake property. Witnesses saw a man dart toward a bridge after a dog barked. kerosene was poured and a match touched off. The bottle of oil was found. authorities vow action to curb rising incendiarism.
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W. P. Burt
Jefferson Street
Sam. Stephens
Stephens
Colored Firemen's Contest Opens Fourth of July Events
Albany Eagle No 2 hosts Vigilance No 2 of Americus for a grand parade inspection and contest on July Fourth. A grand ball and supper follows at eight. Last year Americus hosted Albany. this year Albany returns the hospitality. Citizens are urged to assist to ensure success.
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Colored Fire Company of
Albany
Eagle No. 2
Americus
Vigilance No 2
Eagles of
Public Graduation Ceremony at Opera House Packs House
The Friday graduation at the Opera House drew an unusually large crowd. Dr. Mang offered a devout opening prayer as Miss Eliza Ansley delivered a salutatory. Prof. Gannon spoke on public education with strong arguments for state funding.
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Opera House
Mang
Eliza Ansley
Gannon
C. J. Graham
W. E. Hawkins
John W. Shiver
Belle Coker
Luke Godwin
Incendiary bias in fire investigations urged
A sharp critique warns against defaulting to incendiary causes after fires. The author argues most blazes are accidental, urging detectives to withhold bias, pursue all avenues, and avoid harming the community by hastily blaming arson. A plea to resist sensational conclusions and misattribution.
Hotels raise Thomasville real estate values, experts say
The Thomasville Times notes a surge in property values near new hotels and livery stables, citing recent investments by Dekle and Whiddon along Broad Street. It argues hotels draw winter guests, lifting population and business, and urges Americus to follow Thomasville’s example with a large hotel investment.
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Thomasville Times
Thomasville
Piney Woods
Whiddon
Dekle
Wartsmer Whitaker
Kenta Lotee
George Eee
Star of Empire
Leb Dekle
Broad Street
Smith Avenue
Fallis
Ivery
Iowa
Americus
South Georgia
Georgia
Armnicus Council Minutes Detail 1884 Session
The Armnicus Georgia council met June 16 1884 with Aldermen Bell Burt Williams Morgan Hawkins and Cobb present and Mayor Felder absent. Minutes were read. The cemetery petition of F M and J M Coker was tabled. A lamp was placed on the public square in front of Barlow House to aid traffic around construction material. The Southeast corner well on the square was to be cleaned. Sexton neglect was referred to the cemetery committee. Vigilance Hand Engine Co invited the council to inspect their company on July 4. Bills were paid. Board of Health for 1884 appointed with Eldridge Black Council Buchanan Sullivan Roney Dodson. Eldridge elected chairman. Fort was to be paid 15 dollars for health services. The adjournment followed.
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Armnicus
Ald. Bell
Burt
Williams
Morgan
Hawkins
Cobb
Felder
F. M
J. M. Coker
Barlow House
Council
Ald
Public Square
Adi
Sexton
Cemeter
Vigilance Hand Engine Co
Board of Health
E. J. Eldridge
R. C. Black
M. B. Council
Eldridge
E. J
S. C. Black
M. Council
A. J. Buchanan
Fire department defense letter over burned church incident
A correspondent defends Sumter firemen after a church burn, blaming unavoidable accidents such as leaking hoses for delays and denying officers’ negligence. He recalls personal accountability, explains water pressure concerns, and mentions engine speed and gear details to counter accusations. He signs as Joux B. Shaw.
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Sumter
Agai
Medioste E Co
Personal Paragraphs Mention Local Social Byways and Visits
Perry resident Miss Claude Hill visits Miss Juliet Bolton in the city. Miss Mattie Ogletree improves after illness. Mrs. W. H. Morgan and children vacation on a Dooly county plantation. W. Ht. Wheeler sponsors fine peaches and wild goose plums from his orchard. R. B. E. Stanfeld of Austell visits Albany relatives. Rumor of coolness between alive-dealers over claim to likeness of Judge Kit Warren. J. W. SheMeld of Americus travels to Florida for a few weeks with negatives.
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Claude Hill
Perry
Juliet Bolton
Mattie Ogletree
W. H. Morgan
Dooly County
W. Ht. Wheeler
R. BE. Stanfeld
Austell
Kit Warren
Albany
J. W. SheMeld
Americus
Sheffield & Bell
Florida
Albany News
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W. C. Kirven
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R. M. Johnson
Athens
Americus Library
Greenbury Wilkinson
Lee County
Jake Israel
Jake
Harrold
M. §. Foster
Dr. Reese
W. A. Hawkins
Orr
G. J. Tommey
Adies
Colored Firemen
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Price
Pee A & D. F. Davexront's
Joux B. Shaw
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