Americus society and political notes update
Local chatter notes numerous visits by regional figures including Larimer of Lumpkin and St. Rouse of Montezuma, plus appearances by W. A. Little of Columbus and Mrs. Bass in Americus. Mentions freight handlings, arrests, and shifts at J. Waxelbaum Co. and Southern Express, with political candidate buzz and editorial commentary from the Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge
Larimer
Lumpkin
Fr. C. St. Rouse
Montezuma
Ood
W. Z
W. A. Little
Columbus
Georgia
G. W. Bass
Lulu
Kissimmee City
Fla
Par Pass
Leo Street
John Davis
Thomasville
PR. Stanfield
A. J. Buchanan
Guseie Dunn
J. Waxelbaum & Co
Southern Express
Mincie Fricker
Danville
C. A. Fricker
Jackson Street
Americus Gains Freight Rates Equal to Columbus
Central road agent reports new freight rates from New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore to Americus go into effect immediately matching rates at Columbus and other rivals. Americus now on par for cheap goods, with ad column detailing the rates. The New Clock project in the county courthouse rises with a seven foot dial and cast iron numerals to be illuminated by gas via a clock operated jet system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Central Road
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Americus
Columbus
J. P. Vreeland
Doing the Work of a Man at Lumpkin Independent
The A. DP. and L. railroad grows in importance and independence as construction nears completion of a through line from Americus to Brunswick via the Ocmulgee River. Local merchants expect cheaper freights, with firsthand reports of savings like $35 on a large shipment for Geo. W. Glover of Americus. The line is described as a “baby” doing the work of a full grown man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Americus
Brunswick
Ocmulgee
Columbus
Eufaula
Salvation Oil praised as universal pain destroyer in ads
A column notes Salvation Oil claimed to cure neuralgia rheumatism and wounds with a 25 cent bottle. It also reviews recent real estate activity by agent M Callaway detailing multiple rapid sales including Perry building, property between Waxelbaum and Haynes stables, and Peoples National Bank building to Americus Investment Company for 9970, with further Hart property sold to a syndicate including SheMeld Co. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
M. Callaway
Perry
Hill
Kendrick and
Wheatley
Waxelbaum
Hayne
Col. W. T. Davenport
Peoples National Bank
Americus Investment Company
Callaway
Hart
Messrs. SheMeld & Co
Americus
Local Patient Reports Relief From Harsh Throat Ailment
A Matyxes resident recounts long suffering throat trouble worsened by a violent cold. They were urged to try Brewer’s Lung Remedy but details on results remain unconfirmed as the note ends abruptly with a list-like medical prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer's
Sumter County Lays Cornerstone of Fine New Courthouse
The Sumter County courthouse, praised as the handsomest and most conveniently arranged in the state, is finished without bonds or debt. Opened after four years of planning, the modern Doric building on Lee and Forsyth streets houses a grand Superior Court room, county offices, and vaults, with a clock tower visible across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Court House
Board of Commissioners
Lee
Forsyth Streets
Forsyth Street
Lee Street
Sheriff's Office
County Court Room
Clerk OF Superior Court
Commissioners OF Roads
Superior Court Room
Traverse Jury
Solicitor-General’s Office
Grand Jury
Lee and
New York Produce Exchange
Central Railroad leads push to boost Georgia agriculture
The Central of Georgia Railway launches an agriculture driven program led by M. S. Belknap and W. L. Glessner. It aims to promote farming, immigration, and state resources, by funding fairs, showcasing soils, and establishing county visitor stations while extending efforts beyond line limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Central Road of Georgia
Belknap
State Agricultural Society
Waycross
Georgia
Central Railroad
W. L. Glessner
Amuxicus Reconoer
Ohio
Central
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Credited With Healing Colds
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is praised as a potent remedy for pulmonary ailments. Letters from L. D. Blaby and Alonso P. Daggett recount severe colds and coughs improved after using the medicine, enabling return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
L. D. Blaby
Bartonsville
Alonso P. Daggett
Smyrna Midi
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Sericuy
Ecorder
Go Stone Tit
Sonny Lewis
Cuthbert
Paul Cook
Capitol Commissioners
Atlanta
Abbeville
Nettist
R.O. Copper
Mulberry Street
Corner Second
Macon
A. WW. Calhoun
Mra
A.A. Wheeler
Sanford
Cleveland
Sanford Journal
Times
E.G. Simmons
Anta
Col. Simmons
EK. A. Tondee
Tony 4
Dy P
Daveneore
Louisiana
Mr. Glessner
Dr.'d
Ayer & Co
Lowell
Eas
Deke Py
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