Candidates Named for Representative in Sumter County
Authorized notices announce Wright Brady W A Dodson J A McDonald Col A S Cutts and John L Adderton as Democratic candidates for the next General Assembly from Sumter County subject to primary ratification by the Democratic party. The appeal praises a gallant soldier and honest alderman as a suitable candidate with June 8 1800 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brady
General Assembly
W. A. Dodson
Sumter County
J. A. McDonald
Col. A. 5
Cutts
John L. Adderton
County Court Adjourns to July and Local Notes
The county court session adjourned by Judge Pilabury until the first Monday in July. Prof J E Mathis to open his summer lectures. Dr Hall promotes his drug store. Advertisements boast Pine Apple Bon Bons and Shepard’s B B Cologne. A large lard offer at 80 cents per pound for 30 days. J P Brubbs reports ten acres of cotton promising a bale per acre. Hollie Mills hosts barbecue and field fry in Lee county with Arthur Simmons. W R Bunkley ships a car load of watermelons to Americus, buyers quick to snap up stock. Capt Cobb to be petitioned for a date to address nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilabury
J. E. Mathis
Innin
Hollie Mills
Hollis Mills
Lee County
Arthur Simmons
W. R. Bunkley
Leesburg
Americus
Notable Dress Goods and Drapery Stock At Wheatley’s
New Swiss Foudas and Magnificent Nottingham Lace Curtains arrive at Thornton Wheatley's. The store touts the city’s finest first class stock of dress goods including Black Sik Grena silks, trimming silks, mitts, ribbons, hosiery, handkerchiefs and gloves. Large selection of ribbons, sash ribbons, drapery nets, and lining silks priced from $1.00 to $1.50 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Wheatley’s
Nottingham
Sarah
New Houses Planned on Jackger Street and Nearby Builds
Mrs. Belle Brown will add a new stories to her residence on Jackger street opposite the Presbyterian church, with daughter Miss Laura planning a nearby house. Contracts let, some material on ground. Also notes court outcomes, council discussion on gun provisions, arrest and punishment for larceny, and local business moves including Henry Solomon’s Albany venture. Lamar's Diarrhea Mixture advertised as a superior bowel remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Brown
Jackger Street
Presbyterian Church
Laura
Postmaster Petition Underscored by Dudley Comments
David Dudley denies signing Mr. Roney’s postmaster petition and says he has not been asked to sign it. He expresses confidence in his eventual confirmation. The remark ends with a taunting line about aging while delivering mail in Americus.
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David Dudley
Mr. Roney
David
Americus Post Office
Heavy hailstorm damages cotton and corn near city
A heavy rain and hail storm Saturday evening swept through the plantation of Mesars Heys Bros Johnson and others four miles northeast of the city. The storm stripped cotton leaves buds and blossoms and bruised torn stalks causing great damage to crops including corn.
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Mesars
Heys Bros., Johnson
Measles Deaths Strike Family on Jackson Street
On Sunday morning a seven year old child of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Schneider died of measles, followed by a one year old also succumbing to the same disease. The two were taken to Ellaville for burial and interred there Monday morning. A signed notice from a local reader advertises a supposed universal cure.
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M. C. Schneider
Jackson Street
Ellaville
New Residences and Local Business Moves
Citizens prepare to move into spring built homes on Forsyth and Church Streets as Col Blalock and John W. L. Daniel relocate. Altman couple also move to Jackson Street while the Alliance committee convenes at the courthouse to arrange a stockholders meeting for the cotton bagging factory.
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Col. L. J. Blalock
Forsyth Street
John W. L. Daniel
Church Street
Max Altman
Jackson Street
Committee of Alliancement
Court House
Busi Rosa
Election tight for Sumter County 27th district committee
The Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee election yesterday for three unexpired seats in the 27th district proceeded quietly with a single ticket. Ballots were handled by W. K. Bell and Bloom Brown, while J. A. Ansley Jr. and J. A. Cobb Jr. recorded the names. Official count shows candidates Carter Rylander Davenport among the ticket with non-candidates including W. Lamar.
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Sumter County
Democratic Executive Committee
Messrs
W. K. Bell
Bloom Brown
J. A. Ansley, Jr
J. A. Cobb, Jr
Mutual Building and Loan Installment Dues Notice
Installment No 23 Series 1 and No 12 Series 2 are due at the office Thursday the 19th. If unpaid by 6 pm, a ten cent fine applies to each dollar unpaid. Signed by the president and council.
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Lenard
Population Guessing Contest for Americus Census
A newspaper item invites readers to guess Americus population from the current census. Participants may submit multiple guesses on the blank form before enumerators finish their work. The offer closes when the census work is completed.
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Iecorder
Americus
Iron Front Planned for Old City Building Upgrade
The Old City Building will gain an iron front with French plate glass and pressed brick. The floor will be lowered a foot, creating prettier, more convenient rooms, two below storage areas, a large stairway, and airy upper offices with gas electric lights and water. Berry & Co. leased the corner room for a wholesale crockery store. Work starts after a wooden frame stores fire apparatus and should be ready by August first.
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Messrs
Johnson
Harrold & Hamil
Messrs. Berry & Co
Eight Thousand Dollar Real Estate Deal on Lee Street
Yesterday a major Lee street property transfer occurred with the sale price at forty dollars per front foot. G. W. Glover had bought the lot five years earlier for three thousand dollars, the parcel covering 204 feet of frontage and about two acres. Frank Lanier Jr., D. W. Bagley, and J. H. Lumpkin purchased it for eight thousand dollars, planning to subdivide and cut a new street between Dr. Eldridge’s and Glover’s properties, potentially enabling a handsome brick residence for Mr. Glover in the near future.
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Lee Street
G. W. Glover
Frank Lanier,Jr
D. W. Bagley
J. H. Lumpkin
St Elght
Jackson Street
C. M. Wheatley
Dr. Eldridge
Mr. Glover
Accidentally Shot Barber Handles Pistol in Cordelo Ride
Tom Westhberner a colored barber rode with Abe Holliday in a buggy. He pulled a pistol, it fired wounding his hand and abdomen. He was taken to Dr. Hawkins Brooks office. ball not found. He rested later at his grandfather's home. serious but not deemed fatal.
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Tom Westhberner
Uhis
Cordelo
Abe Holliday
Forrest Street
Tom
Dru
Hawkins
Brooks
Democratic Executive Committee Meets in Sumter County
The Democratic Executive Committee of Sumter County met with Col. A. S. Cutts presiding. Members from multiple districts attended. Resignations by Col. Cutts and others were accepted and Bosworth elected chairman. An election to fill vacancies in districts 27, 10, and 17 was set for June 18, with session adjournment to June 20 for new members to take seats.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Sumter County
Col. Ats. Cutts
Col. A. 8
Cutta
M. B
Conngil
I. B. Bosworth
J. CG. Roney
Thomas Hewitt
J. L. Page
J. M. Bird
J. C. Roney
M. B. Counell
J. M
Bird
Bucklen Arnica Salve for Cuts and Sores
Promises world class salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price per box and sale by Dr. E J Elaridge.
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Bucklen
E. J. Elaridge
Baptists Plan Sunday School Convention at Bethel Church
The Friendship Baptist Association will hold a Saturday convention on the first Sunday in July at Bethel Church Sumter county. Elders T C Boykin and A B Campbell lead discussions on teaching roles and distinctive principles with sermons by Boykin and Panrorr. The program opens at 9 and includes a mass meeting Sunday morning.
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Baptist Sunday School Convention
Friendship Baptist Association
Bethel Church
Sumter County
Sumter
Querry
T. C. Boykin
A. B. Campbell
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Dericy
Czeorgs
Tennessee
E. D. Ansley the Groc
Dr. Hall
Reliable’ Drug Store
Aive
Wideawake
Fleetwoop & Russe
J. P. Brubbs
Col. Hardem
Cobb
Col. Hardeman
Macon
T. Wheatley’s
Thornton Wheatley's
Thornton Wheatley
Bright
Lamar
Superior Court
George Holley
George Foster
Nettle Ann Johnson
Guna
Smith
John Cummings
J. A. Walker
Ocmulgee Brick Company
Henry Solomon
Albany
G.H. Tipp
Solomon
Gennesree St. Utica
Luther C. Bell
Messrs. Davenport & Stapleton
Tom Mitchell
Bell
Clia May
Joan W
Emma Dozier
C. B. Hudson
Wr. Chas, Patton
J. W. Mize
Patton
FT. CO. Carter
A. Rylander
W. T. Davenport
W. Lamar
Deeteeees
the Mutual Building and Loan Associatio i
Old City
Russell
Duy Ribepidon
Russkula
Hood
Lowell
Mass
Haberdashery
W. D. Bailey
Prop
Allen House
Cor, Forsyth
St. fandiCotton Ave
C. Bremsteller
Americus, CA
Thave
DeLatiat
Mena
Oy Express
Breeze
Forayths Street
fAmericue, Ga
J. B. Felder
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