Americus Reconpen 16 and local notices in the paper
A regional paper from Americus reports on the Reconpen 16 insured mornings except Mondays, with fluctuating monthly grades and a weekly Friday warning subscription. It touts the paper as Southwest Georgia’s largest circulation covering several counties, notes post office entry, and lists local items including real estate, an injury, farm produce, a fence made from packing boxes, police transfers, and schedule changes for the Southwest Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americur
H.W
Georgia
Bumtar, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Sedley
Marion
Macon
Doo
Improvements at the Allen House billiard parlor
Max Altman has added a new pool table and is renovating the billiard parlor with new cushions cloths and other updates to improve appearance at the Allen House. Police arrested two youths for stealing fence posts near Judge Montgomery's pasture by the creek. The Fourth Anniversary noted. Mr and Mrs B M Cohen celebrated their fourth marriage anniversary at their Jackson Street home Friday evening with friends. A K Schumpert plans to begin building cottages on the old Baptist church lot late this week or early next, promising attractive houses ready to rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Altman
Allen House
M. Cohen
Jackson Street
A. K. Schumpert
To Be Cemented in Rees Park by Street Committee
The Street Committee nears closing a contract with Mr Hun ter to cement the beautiful taken in Rees Park and make the area a beauty spot. A casual exchange about presidents gives way to a humorous remark about seeking a pal and a quip about a remedy for pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Rees Park
Felder & Walker form new real estate firm in Americus
Mayor J B Felder partners with Col Walker of Augusta to create Felder & Walker Real Estate. The group plans active operations after the 10th and aims for strong growth and lively service in the South. Also noted: tournament talks delay the firemen event to let nearby cities host a blowout this year. Building plans include Leeton streets, a park, and a lake project in Rees Park by M B Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Felder
Col. C. ¥. Walker
Augusta
Felder & Walker
Coles to Return Home From Mobile Cotton Purchases
Mr A P Coles of Coles Simkina Co has purchased about twenty five thousand bales of cotton in Alabama and Mississippi while in Mobile for some weeks and plans to return home in three weeks. Mrs S C Cooper owns a mat made from rope from the ship Constellation presented to her by Ensign Geo F Cooper, a prized heirloom. Capt A C Bell reports a successful fishing trip in Webster county, catching 18 pounds of fish between 7 and 9 am before reaching Americus at noon. his pond remains stocked.
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Vars Com
A. P. Coles
Coles, Simkina & Co
Mobile
Ala
Coles
Alabama
Mississippi
C. Cooper
United States
Constellation
Geo. F. Cooper
A.C. Bell
Plantathon
Webster County
Americus
A Neat Office and Neat Law Office Refitted
The Americus Street Railway Company will use repainted rooms with Brussels carpet as their headquarter office. Lawyers petition for right of way to place a croquet ground in front of the courthouse, else sweepstakes on the curb. Gas prices have dropped at least fifty percent, cheaper than oil. Simmons and Kimbrough refitted their law office in the Barlow Block, presenting a neat attractive appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Street Railway Company
Brussels
Court House
Citi
Judge Allen Fort Builds Artificial Walk on Lee Street
A Nice Walk project at Judge Allen Fort's residence will connect the front door to the gate on Lee street through an artificial walk. The contract was made with Mr. Hunter and will enhance his already handsome home. Low-necked dresses are expected to be popular among young ladies, as Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is cited as a remedy for catching cold in such attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Hunter
Rees Park
Hunter
Dudines
Dr. Bull
Brown & Harper
H. M. Brown
Orin
Recruitment Notice Sparks Racial Controversy in 19th Century Post
A brief post office recruitment notice by Cousin Joe Roney for U S troops offers $13 monthly and a permanent home after 30 years, but excludes colored men. The writer questions Pres Harrison’s stance and calls for Col D A Dudley to investigate race bias. Nearby county rivalry between Vinidicator and Cordelean eyes official printing, possibly shifting the county seat to Cordele with local bank support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
D. A. Dudley
Dooly
Inery County
Dooly County
Vindicator
Cordelean
Cordele
Burton & Tison
Local Notices and Weddings Illuminate Americus Scene
Marriage notices detail E E Summerford and Sallie Hargrove in James Roach home, C B Hargrove and Carrie Wilson in Alfred Wilson home, plus John M Scott and Copernia Willis wed in Greenville. Announcements praise Maj M Speer’s long Americus tenure, the night train crowd ethos, and Brown Harper store reopenings after a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roach
J. D. Hargrove
E. E. Summerford
Sallie Hargrove
Alfred Wilson
Dooly County
C. B. Hargrove
Carrie Wilson
John M. Scott
Copernia Willis
Greenville
Hunting party delayed in Dooly County over abundant game
Late Tuesday evening Will Mims Merrick Ford Coot Stanfield of the RecokpER and other sportsmen left for a day’s hunt in Dooly County with a keg of powder for ammunition. They expected to return last night but likely were delayed by the abundant game.
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Dooly
Will Mims
Merrick Ford
Coot Stanfield
Recokper
Dooly County
Rkcon- Dea
Stolen Cattle From Burns Plantation In Dooly County
About a year ago two men were accused of stealing fine blooded cattle from Mr Burns in Dooly County. They were jailed, posted bond, and fled the country. A byromville constable traced a fine ox to a local farmer’s land in Sumter County, with others likely in Sumter. The cattle bear a left hip O brand. No blame attached to current possessors. claims expected as soon as possible.
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Burns
Dooly County
Sumter County
Johnson
Byromville
Sumter
Extending Forsyth Street for Americus Growth
The city of Americus weighs extending Forsyth Street from Lamar to the cemetery road to unlock new building lots and better connect to Council and McGarrah's, forecasting similar future openings on Lamar Street and other major streets to meet growth.
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Forsyth Street
Americus
Lamar
East Americas
Council & McGarrah's
Lamar Street
The Baptist Church in Americus on Lee and Taylor Streets
An imposing church edifice would ornament Americus city. The proposed temple serves as a conspicuous addition for strangers and residents, complementing the courthouse and existing residences to enhance the town’s growing beauty. Local people are ready to unite in this feature.
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Baptist Church
Lee
Taylor Streets
Court House
Americus
Prize Belt Offered To T Wheatley Fire Company Members
At their last regular meeting the T Wheatley Fire Company passed a resolution offering two prizes for the present year. A belt to be placed on the tongue of their hose reel and the man with the belt worn the most times at fires will win ten dollars in gold. The second prize of five dollars in gold goes to the man answering roll call the most times. This should spur turnout and may prompt other companies to imitate the idea.
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T. Wheatley Thre Company
Mixed Sunday school class and local business notes in Americus
A Baptist Sunday school class in Americus includes thirteen young men with varied trades led by a female teacher. Local commerce items report Americus Steam Laundry routes, a planned wholesale cheese and butter house with C M Byrd as manager, and the Wide Awake band ordering costly new instruments. Citizens are urged to support the band project as part of local enterprise.
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Baptist Sunday School
B.C. Fuller
New York
Americus
C. Sf. Byrd
Fuller
Tnastruments
In Memoriam Birth and Death Tribute for Baby Joel Alton
A heartfelt memorial recalling the brief life of baby Joel Alton, cherished by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wiggins. The tribute reflects on parental sorrow, memory’s hold, and a vow to strive in life while awaiting reunion beyond the sky. March Putnam note references the date and sentiment.
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Deatie
Baby
Joel Alton
Mra. R. A. Wiggins
Mama
Papa
Putnam
Is She Insane In Ellaville Evangelist Causes Tension
A mysterious woman claiming high divine power appeared in Ellaville weeks ago. She preaches healing and social equality, drawing strong faith from local African Americans while white residents deem her a nuisance and consider lunacy charges or asylum. The town debates her purpose and presence.
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Ellaville
Two Dayton Boys Win Big Lottery Prize in Louisiana Drawing
Edmond C and George C Albert of Dayton hold one twentieth of ticket 56 621 and win the Louisiana State Lottery November drawing first prize of 300 000 dollars. George, 18, works at National Cash Register. Edmond, 20, at Stoddard's Machine Shop. Their father Casper Albert, a barber, died years ago leaving them support for their widowed mother. The prize lifts them to a comfortable home on Main Street and steadier livelihoods.
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Dayton
Edmond C
George C. Albert
George
National Cash Register Company
Edmond
Stoddard
Casper Albert
Main Street
Ohio
Democrat
Brunswick Compress Co Builds Big Cotton Press
Brunswick Compress Co plans to expand handling of cotton receipts next season by duplicating the mammoth Pelican press and erecting it at Brunswick within forty feet of the mill. The contract for building is expected to close soon. Bascom Myrick, involved in the first press, will travel north to Renading Iron Works and other foundries for the project. Improvements at the same site and the BOP View road will cost about 100000 dollars and be ready by late September.
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Sorious
Branswick
Brunswick Compreas Co
Brunswick
Bascom Myrick
Renading Iron Works
Meankwick Compress Co
Compress Co
Bop. View Road
Dove Shooting Report From Hawking Field Near Preston
A Preston gentleman visited town yesterday to report a dove shooting at Mr J W A Hawking’s field about a mile from that place on Wednesday. He says a crowd fired around one thousand eight hundred times and bagged about one hundred birds. We promised not to reveal the informer but hint at the source in this note.
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Preston Wan
JW. A
Murdered and robbed couple in Lee County crime
A white-legated report says Charley Cooper and John Pickett, both Black men, killed Nelson Brooks and his wife on Mrs. Leonards plantation four miles below Bainbridge, Lee County. They robbed the couple of money, took a enslaved woman to join the wagon, fired at the house, then fled. Cooper was captured nearby and jailed in Leesburg, awaiting justice for the murders and robbery.
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Charley Cooper
John Pickett
Nelson Brooks
Lee
Dougherty County
Cooper
Anthony McCarthy
Albany
Leesburg
Advice to Mothers on Sooraine SYH UF Teething Remedy
A promotional note touts Sooraine SYH UF as a universal mothers’ aid for teething children. It claims soothing gums easing pain curing wind colic and treating diarrhea. The product is priced at twenty one cents per bottle.
Our Favorite Governor Choice Remains Unnamed
The Minether Vindicator reports the editor refuses to reveal a gubernatorial favorite despite a circular asking for preference. The editor recalls backing Gen. Gordon years ago and notes he is not allied with Blount Northen Livingston or any other candidate. He asserts he is the original 43 candidate and while a man’s identity is hidden, the people will know who he favors.
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Maj. M. Speer
Americus
Minether Vindicator
Gordon
Blount
Northen
Liviston
Ourself
Americas
Hay
Aucus
Tleman
Granberry Store Ad Promises Bargains and Varied Goods
An Americus Steam Laundry notice advertises a wide range of dry goods and household items. It highlights new stock in 16x15 inch sizes, carpets, oilcloth, linoleum, jeans, cottonades, handkerchiefs, towels, napkins, and lace, urging patrons to shop for value and quality. The text remains a fragmented, period-tinged advertisement with numerous misspellings and garbled phrases.
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J. Granberry
J.J. Gaxnenny
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Southwestern Railroad
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Judge Montgomery's
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Wm. Knauth
Leeton
Cook's Pharmacy
Dasher
Southwestern
Bell
Mersrs
E. F. Hinton
E. H. Cutts
Hinton
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Bualneas
Americus Steam Laundry
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Old Nero
Yurdergy
Lee County
Americus Steam Lanny
Prverna
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