Local items note moves and notices in Americus
The Americus Recorder reports J H Bisch & Son moving stock into the country on Judge Black's property to continue the business. It notes a field mouse found by Webster Bagley and a wedding at Sumter County February 18 between B J Wise and Lou Chappell officiated by Rev J Gr Cawood. Additional items urge mortgage cancellation at courthouses, a lark-control recipe, well improvements at Mr P H Williams, new job type shipments, seed corn praise from Capt J A Cobb, and a note about Wixstow's Wormine orsomene for children, ending with Twenty first cent.
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Sumter County
B.J. Wise
Lou Chappell
Gr. Cawood
Americus Promotes Trade Reach After Railroad Opens
A detailed plea to Stewart County and local merchants in Americus urges action to capitalize on enhanced regional trade access. The piece touts lower selling costs for planters, strong banking and wholesale capacity, competitive prices on groceries, dry goods, hardware, and clothing, plus extensive local services from two jewelers to a printing house. It highlights convenient two hour trips for same‑day trading and mail-order options, urging mutual effort to build up the region and secure better rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Pregtou and
Lumpkin
Americus
Stewart County
Columbus
Eufaula
Adericus
South
Macon
Atlanta
Thair
Alto
Savannah
Avlanta
Gouils
Georgia
Bafauly
Dakota
Hufaula
Worth
Dooly
Savannah Road
Rail line plans inked by Col Stubbs in Dublin letter
Hon J H Woodward read a letter dated February 3 from Col J M Stubbs of Dublin. He notes three survey corps between Macon and Savannah and work on a Dublin to Americus branch after completing the main line. Stubbs hopes to visit Dooly county in March or April, and Lingderman, president, is in Europe seeking steel. Estimated stock value about $9000 per mile. building the road is considered a settled fact.
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J. H. Woodward
J. M. Stubbs
Dublin
Lingderman
Europe
Ar Pesanteen
Vienna
Improvement at city well doubles water flow
Mr P H Williams chairman of the well committee orders a decided improvement on the old artesian well. New pipes are laid from the pump to the reservoir and four pipes will supply water at each corner when finished. The work enlarges and all casing is installed to reduce mud around the well.
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P. H. Williams
Recorder
Sloan
Sey
Americus aims to capture Stewart County trade with railroad dream
A barber shop discussion reveals a merchant's shift from doubt to resolve about creating a railroad to reach Stewart County. He believes Americus can attract regional trade, outpace Savannah plans, and even build the line with local support. The doctor and lawyer press for urgency and broader regional growth.
Bile Beans and a Curious Medicine Name
A brief note on a medicine called Bile Beans, described as a bile remedy for biliousness and liver complaints. The item highlights Webster’s definition of bile and questions the liver’s role, citing the product’s price at 35 cents and its sale as a remedy for liver issues.
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Webster
Hunters Up Pensioners in Georgia Inquiry
The Board of Pensions in Washington has asked every Georgia county to provide a blank table listing names and services of all inmates in charitable institutions. The commissioner aims to inform Congress on veterans' needs and guide possible relief for surviving war veterans, including Mexican War survivors not in the Civil War.
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Coeeteen of Pensions
Washington
Georgis
Congress of the
United States
Our Stewart Trade Opens For Lumpkin Merchants
Lumpkin merchants toured Americus on Wednesday seeking goods at favorable prices. They found hospitable reception and bargains cheaper than Columbus and Eufaula. Promising to shift all trade to Americus, another delegation returned yesterday to discuss continued dealings, boosting both Stewart and Lumpkin counties and Americus.
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Stewart
Columbus
Eufaula
Americus
Ordinary's Court petitions granted and dismissed
In the Ordinary's Court yesterday, petitions were acted upon for Letters of Administration for T. N. Cook on Jordan Cook's estate, for Mrs. M. H. Lowe to sell lands of J. W. Hooks, for twelve months support from Wm. Usty's estate, for Clara B. Mays to receive twelve months support from 8. D. Mays's estate, and for Jno. A. Underwood's dismission from James Baily's estate.
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T. N. Cook
Jordan Cook
M. H. Lowe
J. W. Hooks
Mary A. Usty
Wm. Usty
Clara B. Mays
D. Mays
Jno
A. Underwood
James Baily
Congressman Crisp Praised for Flexible Service Across Roles
In a Washington Republic report on last Thursday’s House proceedings the Haven appropriation debate drew interest and some excitement. Chairman Crisp of Georgia struggled to keep order as the committee faced disorder and applause, yet maintained a steady hand throughout the session.
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Judge Crisp
House of
Washington Republican
House
Haven
Crisp
Georgis
Card promoting NY Store manager with 17 years’ experience
A card from a former store counter veteran pledges honorable dealings and prompt customer service as guiding virtues. He announces take over of The New York Store and respectfully asks for the patronage of the citizens of America and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
G Saelyaadt
Jubes
Georgia Chill Remedy Sells Well Despite Uncured Case
Columbus Ga August 3 1885 notice from Buannot Casson wholesale druggists promoting Deans Sin-Your Georgia Chill Remedy. They claim strong sales and note one case remains uncured asserting product effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concumnus
Dean Sin
Georgia
Casson
Advertised Letters List Remaining at the Post Office
The notice lists 14 undelivered letters with names such as Brown N E Dollie M Brown A J and family Forest Bedford G Garey Samuel Griffin Baxter Mime Hill Jacob Hill Charley Mira J Jones Rebeves Mins Kendrick E A Mm Seamon 8 8 Mra Marshall d H Mitewell Mollie Mira E Robinson Alford Robinson Mnda Mra 8 Smooch B A F Feagin B F W Walls Annie D Dire. The postmaster urges recipients to call for these letters or they will be forwarded to the dead letter office.
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Hirown
N. E
Brown
Dollie M. Brown
A. J
Mad Dogs Strain Schley County Alarm over Cattle Damage
People in Schley county report widespread losses from mad dogs. Mer P.8 Stevens of Putnam lost a horse to a mad dog's bite, while B B A Strange of Bilaville and others report several dogs killed. The sudden arrivals keep residents in fear and urge action to eradicate the threat.
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Schley County
Mer
Stevens
Putnam
B. B. A. Strange
Bilaville
Rise of Port Wine Grape Spearheaded by Alfred Speer
In Passaic New Jersey Alfred Speer, after 250 years of cultivating and acclimating the Port Wine Grape, unveils a wine his experts deem the best port yet. The piece notes the scarcity of pure wines and their inaccessibility to moderate earners, highlighting Speer’s vineyards and the hoped-for impact on availability.
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Alfred Speer
Passaic
Nv J
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Judge Black
Webster Bagley
Reconptr
Wixstow
Vlelter
Rony
Americus,in
Schley
P. R
Dean
Festoa
Oman
B. Lyk
Molle
Howard W. Ery
Andrew Femsle
Col. v. Cuthbert
Gaeee Davenporte
Hall
Twig- Fom
Generel
Jake Israels
Cotton
Bank of Amorejun
Isaac A.sheppard &Co
Baltimore
Fou Galle
J. W. Bheffield &Co
Assetiae
Vm. Coree
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