Daily and Weekly Neconnenkis News Summary
The Avenuers Neconnenkis publish Daily and Weekly editions, with the Daily Reconpen issued each morning except Mondays and a monthly rate noted. The Works RECORDER appears Fridays, claiming the largest Georgia circulation across Sumter Lee Terrell Stewar t Webster Schley Marion Macon Douly and Wieux counties. Aimeous Post Office lists publisher H. C. Storey. Local items mention a colored militia group organizing under Burrel Tooley, motion for new trials for Ike West and Hill Thomas, a child burial at Frishback, Minnie Hinton offering summer school, telegram from Willie Williams to his mother, a colored preacher praying with him, and J C Carter placing a Jersey bull with Dr Clark on Lamar Street.
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Avenuers Neconnenkis
Works Recorder
Georgia
Dremar Bing
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewirt
Webster
Schley
Marion Macon
Douly
Wieux
Aimerous
New Law Copartnership Formed by Hooper and Hixon
E Lowe broker announces two young lawyers Hooper and Hixon forming a copartnership to practice law in Americus Georgia. Also notes J W Wells elected scalesman for Alliance Warehouse by stockholders on Tuesday morning. Wells is a familiar, cultured local figure.
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Mesers, Hooper and Hixon
J. W. Wells
Smithville
Scalesman
Alliance Warehouse
Wells
Removal of a Jackson street bookstore to Forsyth street
Mr Hugh Brown, who recently bought Miss Agnes Aycock’s bookstore, is stocktaking to move the business to Forsyth street. The only case in Mayor's court was Geo Wilson charged with disorderly conduct and dismissed. Mr Thos A Graham named general agent for Southwest Georgia of Provident Life Insurance, headquartered Americus. A large oak cigar case with glass door at the Allen House, about five feet high, is being installed. clerk Tim Allen invites all to view it.
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Hugh Brown
Agnes Aycock
Jackson Street
Forsyth Street
Geo. Wilson
Thos. A. Graham
Southwest Georgia
Provident Buyings Life Assurance Society
Americus
Graham
Allen House
Tim Allen
Lightning price cuts at Laws Dry Goods sale
Lightning never strikes twice but you will see another cut in prices at down R Laws Dry Goods Fancy Goods Paravoia Fans Laces and more. The notice touts a major markdown event at R Laws with wide range of items and reduced prices.
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Paravoia
Telegraph Office to Open in Williford Store
The 8. A. M. line will place its city telegraph office in Williford Matthews & Co. on Cotton Avenue with D. T. Lane as manager. Lane has served as Abbeville road agent. The telegraph will aid the road and local citizens. Conductor Guerry notes if Willie Williams had been taken Monday, lynching would have occurred. crowds awaited the train and even tried to open freight boxes seeking him.
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Williford, Matthews &Co
Cotton Avenue
D. T. Lane
Lane
Abbeville
Hira
Guerry
Willie Williams
Cabin Fire Destroys W L Fowler’s House in 17th District
A negro cabin on Mr. W L Fowler’s place in the 17th district burned last week around four in the afternoon. The parents were working in the fields and left the children inside. One very small child nearly perished. Nothing was saved from the dwelling. Also notes on public notices about administering estates and guardians, plus school spelling bees and a local pharmacy advertisement. Died: Mrs. May Whitehead, widow of Bennet Whitehead, aged 88, died at her home near Shiloh church and will be buried at the family plot on the McMath place.
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W.L. Fowler
Lewis Murray
Lee Street
Mias
Gertrude Smith
Lillie Brown
Georgia Berg
Gertrude
May Whitehead
Bennet Whitehead
Shiloh Church
Americus
McMath Place
They Feel That Way A.M. Roadmen Present Sheriff Gift
Employees of the 8. A. M. road gave Sheriff Troy Holder seventy five dollars as tribute for his efforts in catching Wille Williams. He accepted and said he left home intending to catch him, not seeking a reward. The railroad authorities praise the capture. Death of Mrs. McTylere wife of L. B. McTylere of the 17th district occurred Thursday morning after a long illness. She was sixty five, a Christian lady, buried at Bottsford Friday at 10 with many friends attending. A novel Eight A Revolver man notes colored people eager to see the State case against the big four prisoners, watching court all day. Three old colored sisters knit and sew while keeping an eye on the proceedings. GH Byrd brokerage promotes Magnolia hams. The Griffin Tournament invites Wide-Awakes and T Wheatley to Griffin July 4. A called meeting will decide, Griffin firemen are respected and reliable.
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Troy Holder
Wille Willams
Troy
Mra. McTylere
L. B. Mc'Tylere
Alcle
Bottsford
Griffin
Wide-Awakes
T. Wheatley
Griffin Companies
John Pickett Hanged for Double Murder in Leesburg
Reports from Leesburg Ga detail the execution of John Pickett, the double murderer, after he confessed and expressed belief in his forgiveness. The hanging occurred at the jail, with Rev Cal Johnson delivering a sober prayer and warning against criminal paths. Pickett’s body was sent to Smithville, and the gathered crowd included newspaper men and officials.
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Lersathko
John Pickett
Paradise
Pickett
Leesburg
Cal Johnson
Johnson
Smithville
Sumter
A Christian Act Aiding a Little Waif on Lee Street
Christian women learned of a waif on Lee street and cared for it. They moved the child to widow Mrs. Taylors on Wheeler street where it receives attentive care. A collection raised eight to nine dollars as they seek admission to the orphan's home. The notice also praises Lamar's Diarrhea Mixture for travel water use.
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Lee Street
Americus Poultry and Dairy Co Organized with New Officers
The Americus Poultry and Dairy Company was organized yesterday afternoon with H C Bagley as president and C R Whitley as secretary and treasurer. M R Boren is manager and the Walker place owned by Bagley will be the operation site. A five member committee was named to prepare charter plans and report next meeting. Prizes awarded for school drawings. Emma Joiner won first prize and Master Sam Hawkins won second under the head of T E Joiner and H Hawkins respectively.
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Americus Poultry and Dairy Company
H.C. Bagley
C. R. Whitley
M. R. Boren
Walker Place
Hugh M. Brown
Theron Hawkes
Charlie Littlejohn
Emma Joiner
T. E. Joiner
Sam Hawkins
H. Hawkins
Central Railroad Seeks Lower Freight Rates for West
Leading merchants urge the Central to secure a reduced freight rate from the West and to arrange through rates with connecting lines. The railroad favors the reduction and is working to obtain a through rate better than current charges.
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The
Central Railroad
Americas
Central
Rewards Split After Murder Capture Dispute
In Irwin County the reward for capturing murderer Willie Williams was contested by Sumner and Phelps and by Holder and Tatum. A settlement was reached awarding Sumner and Phelps 125 dollars and Holder and Tatum 175 dollars.
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Willie Williams
Sumner
Phelps
Irwin County
Messrs
Holder
Tatum
Mesars
Will Williams Carried Toward Abbeville for Trial
Sheriff H J Gordon Deputy Tatum and Mr David Blasingame moved Willie Williams the murderer of Conductor Whigham toward Abbeville after telegraphing Judge Roberts for direction. Judge Roberts ordered committal to a safe jail before the committing court and a fair impartial trial. Crowds followed as the blood suspect walked to the depot handcuffed and chained, while officials guarded him amid fears of mob action.
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H. J. Gordon
Wilcox County
Tatum
David Blasingame
Wilcox
Judge Roberts
Willie Williams
Whigham
Easton
Roberts
Abbeville
Americus
Willie
Light Running New Home Sewing Machine Offered in Proposal
A man and woman discuss a marriage proposal and a light running sewing machine as a symbol of a future home. The scene centers on the betrothal plan and the hoped for gift to accompany their life together.
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Firat
Great Georgia excursion praised by Georgia Press Association
Darien Gazette writer Dick Grubb praises the Central railroad of Georgia for its excursion for the Georgia Press Association. Col W L Glessner is hailed as a tireless organizer and the boys are urged to have him in charge on any future trips. Long life to him.
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Dick Grubb
Darien Gazette
Great Central Railroad of Georgia
Georgia Press Association
Great West
Col
W. L. Glessner
Georgia
W. J. Glessner
Glessner
Death of Mrs Allen Wife of Clerk J H Allen
Mrs Elia Allen died Monday night at 11 20 after weeks of illness from inflammation She was thirty one a Christian wife and mother to Clerk J H Allens orphan children Funeral services were held at her residence at four o clock and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with many friends and relatives in attendance
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Oak Grove
Americus Guano Works Oil Factory Shutdown Announces Upgrades
The oil factory of the Americus Guano Works was shut down for summer repairs and machinery upgrades while the acid plant and guano works continue operating. Capacity will rise to fifty tons per day next season under supervisor Mr Rothe and general superintendent Mr Sama. The Americus Guano Works is a leading operation in the South with a profitable season reported.
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Americus Guano Works
F. W. Rothe
Sama
Americas
Guano Works
South
Vienna Town Council Grants Right‑of‑Way to Atlanta and Florida Railroad
At a called meeting the Vienna town council resolved to offer the Atlanta and Florida railroad a free right‑of‑way through Vienna from Fort Valley. The town pledges land for a depot and guarantees best cooperation for the road’s construction, believing it will benefit the community in Dooly County.
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Vienna
Dooly County
Atlanta and Florida
Atlanta and Florida Railroad
Fort Valley
Whiskey purity guarantee from Americus firm 1881
1881 C. F. C. Carlisle announces a forceful guarantee of age and absolute purity for the whiskey, received directly from the distillery. B.L. McLeop & Co. of Americus, Georgia present the claim through a concise message.
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C. F. C. Carlisle
B.L. McLeop & Co
Americus
Shooting at Flint River Picnic Ends in Slaying
Telegram from De Soto dated June 14 1889 reports a gambling dispute at Flint River leading to a shooting. John Green shot Dan Daniels and Hamp Swain, stabbing Swain in the chest. Swain died as bystanders halted the scene and arrested Green who fled toward Americus on a lumber train. Additional arrests followed, including a possible John Williams for a separate murder on the Whigham excursion.
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DeSoto
W. J. Matthews
W. J. Mathews
M. T
Flint River
John Green
Dan Daniels
Cordele
Hamp Swain
Huguenin
George Nix
J. H. Cloud
Lewis
Americus
Mr. Johnson
John Williams
Whigham
A Dainty Card for Monroe Female College Commencement
Yesterday's mail brought an invitation card for Monroe Female College Forsyth Georgia commencement exercises from June 30 to July 8. The lithograph landscape cover, embossed pages, and white satin binding highlight the event with a note reading Compliments of Lillian Watts. The author expresses appreciation for the donor's thoughtful remembrance.
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Monroe Female College
Forsyth
Lillian Watts
An Object of Pity in Lee Street Home
A three year old white baby boy, starved and deserted by his mother Rose Arnett, is found by Policeman Reagan near Liberty Hall on Lee street. The child, described as an object of pity, is being cared for by authorities and volunteers. Jane Swearingin houses the child, and Christian kindness is urged to help.
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Liberty Hall
Lee Street
Jane Swearingin
Rose Arnett
Reagan
Mr Little Mardre Leaves Thomaston for Americus Business Move
Mr Little Mardre departed Thomaston yesterday morning to Americus to join Mr Hugh M Brown in a new business venture at Hines book and stationery. The community expresses sincere regret, praising Mardre as a top state businessman. The Times Enterprise sends best wishes to his new home and social circle in Americus.
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Americus
Little Mardre
Hugh M. Brown
Thomasille
Plardre
Times-Enterprise
Thomanville Enterprise
General Meeting Programme at Brookeville and Fellowship churches
A general meeting with Brookeville and Fellowship churches in Friendship Association outlines topics on youth involvement, prayer meetings, and pastorate durations. Introductory sermon at Brooksville by W L Cutts titled A Good Solicitor. notes praise for Col C B Hudson as a top state solicitor and successful prosecutor in Southwest Georgia.
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Brookeville
Fellowship
Friendship Association
Brooksville
W. L. Cutts
Local Bankers Targeted by Traveling Salesman Scheme
A notorious traveling salesman Mr B F Jossey, once raised in this county, defrauded banks in Americus and cities like Macon and Atlanta of small sums. Letters from Tacoma Washington claim he will repay with interest but reveal little sense. Banks convened to address the matter as the Georgia Loan and Trust Company advertises favorable terms and reduced rates. A separate note highlights Lamar’s Diet Trova Mixture as a family remedy.
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B. F. Jousey
Americus
Macon
4Lanta
Pacific
National
Hang of Americas
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Bank of Americus
Hat
Jonsey
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Americu
Sumter County
Allcommun
H.C. Storey
Joster
Burrel Tooley
Ike West
Hill Thomas
Diea
G. W. Bradford
Old Frishback Church
Prince Davenport
J.C. Carter
Dr. Clark
Lamar Street
E. Lowe
Broker and Commission Merchant
R. Laws
Speer
Cook's Pharmacy
Byrd
Kenesaw Mills Co
McFerran, Shallcross & Co
Magnolia Hams
Lord
Vohn Pickett
E. B. Marin
W. H. Sawyer
Harrold, Johnson & Co
Sawyer
Lamar’s
Mmba Negro
Col. C. B. Hudson
Yyers
Genersity Monkes
Eorgia
MR. Jossey
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
America
M.M. Hart
Henry Johnson
Lee County
Hart
Lamar
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