Sugar and Groceries Sale Boosts Local Trade
Parched coffee, sugar and spices advertised at low prices by D. Ansley Jim Leimix Fancy Grocer in the Barlow Block. Notices mention diverse city visitors and residents, from J C Hook of Drayton to Miss Agnes Aycock and Judge J B Pilsbury, with travel to Montgomery and Marietta for summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hook
Drayton
Capt. Coulter
Mr. Weston
Dawson
Agnes Aycock
Indian Springs
James Callaway
The
Telegraph
E. F. Dell
Baltimore
Annis Pilsbury
J.B. Pilsbury
Felder Street
Recorder
Little Wille Williams
Albert Converse
Valdosta
Allen House
Carrie Brannon
Montgomery
Als
WW. H. Hubbard
T. A. H. Meyer
Richland
Arlen House
Brunswick
C. A. Brooks
Hamilton
Bee
Tro y Holder Captures Willie Williams in Americus
An extended pursuit across Georgia ends when Sheriff Holder and Deputy Sheriff Tatum trap Willie Williams alias John Williams near Seville and arrest him for the Whigham conductor murder. Williams writes tearful letters to his mother and girlfriend from Americus jail, claiming self defense in prior killings and pleading for prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Holder
Stewart County
Willie Williams
John Williams
Holder
Whigham
Lumpkin
Abbeville
P. 8
Tatum
Wilcox County
Seville
Kings Crossing
Troy
John L. Sumner
Irwin County
Mr. Sumner
Sumner
Wayward
Willie
Chas. Blackman
Stewart
Americus
Sheriff Tatum
G.s.&f
B. W
Tifton
Sheriff Holder
Holder and
Spring Street
Stewart’s Tie Camp
Conductor Whigham
Baxley
Sherif Bass
Will Harper
Rost Halton
Roberts
Felder
Wayward Willie
Little Willie Williams
Savannah's Shortage Sparks Rail Fund Apathy
Savannah News reports the Savannah Americus and Montgomery railroad fund near collapse with only about 28,000 of a 50,000 subscription raised by June 20. Apathy among 114 committee members stalls a conference, risk of abandonment looms, while some backers urge front-line effort and a larger regional stock push. The piece notes gauge changes, the Central rights of way dispute with Col. Hawkins, and mentions an July 23 excursion from Macon to Americus for the colored firemen's State tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad Enterprise
Savannah Fund
Joseph Hull
I. G. Haas
Jine
Col. Hawkins
Canoochee
Eden
Americas Road
Savannah
Americus
Georgia Southern
Florida Road
Macon
Colored Firemen
Covington
Georgia
Montgomery
Bob Hart
State Association of Colored Firemen
Nationally Known Optician Hawkes Honored For Lenses
The Christian Advocate notes A K Hawkes as a nationally reputed practical optician famed for his Crystalized Louses and patent spring eye glasses. The article praises their transparency and clarity, claiming prints appear as clear as in youth while citing use by Dreijdeg Amour and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Advocate
A. K. Hawkes
United States
Drei Jdeg
Amer Ou
Deputy Sheriff Troy Holder Thanks for Murder Case
J Troy Holder deputy sheriff of Stewart county thanks a group led by Mevara and Riviere for the subscription raised in Americus Georgia in honor of Conductor Barton Whigham. In the letter he notes the gesture as a testimonial of appreciation for his humble services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Troy Holder
Stewart County
Whigham
Luy Pin
Mevara
J. A. Riviere
R. E. Hardaway
W.J. Matthews
Twentysix
Americus
Barton Whigham
Troy
On With the Music at Flint River Picnic
At a colored picnic by Flint river the Americas colored orchestra played. Tension rose as a group known as the fan gang attacked the refreshments area, throwing fans into faces and demanding payment. Henry Anderson, Henry Jones, and Henry Brown were among those involved, and the three Henrys promised to return to the Dell for future picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint River
Americas Colored Orchestra
Henry Jones
Henry Anderson
Henry Brown
Henrys
Mad Stones Found In Deer Remains Near Americus
A local reader recounts two mad stones found in deer stomachs, said to be over a century old and egg sized. One stone shows a lead core, suggesting a natural formation to cover foreign material, not used for hydrophobia. testing offered. Also notes a church festival crowd, a band traveling to Lumpkin, and ads for Botanic Blood Balm in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Howe
Americus
Bryant
Montgomery County
Society notes on an enjoyable carriage party evening
A small social gathering ended yesterday evening with a carriage party. The event featured light entertainment and pleasant company, described as a most enjoyable evening by attendees.
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Carriagea
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Stanfield
D. Ansley
Jim Leapix
Fancy Grocer
Barlow
Americus, GA
Williams
Norcross
Nelse Durham
Orange Murray
Lng
Albany
Jray Byrd Wlaldgon
Mesers
Fred Bleecker
W. W. Thaw
New York
Mack Keene
Sein
Columbus Southern Railroad
York
Niles
Colume
Tirron
Carrie William
Gwinnett County
Lake County
Fla
Game
Nome
Rosa Harrold
G. A.R
Dan Patterson
Petty
J.T. Holder
Americas Jail
Gou
Willte Williams
Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Home Building and Loan Association
Polly Simpson
Mutual Building and Loan Association of Americas
Building and Loan Association
Arthur Rylander
SI Hawkins’ Market
Hugh M. Brown
New Book Store
Micridge
Georgia Loan and Trust Co
Lury Hinton
B. Thos, C. Williams &Co
Richmond
Virginia
P.c.cicca&co
Wholesale Agenta
Lusopkin
Botanic Blood Balm
Atlanta Ga
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