Americus Recorder notes local events and people
The Americus Recorder reports a bustling scene with visits from W B Matthews Marion County and E T Mathis Buena Vista to Americus, improvements at the ice factory moving forward, mentions of visitors including Harrington from the Detroit Press, and plans for the AQP L Railroad. The notice covers immigration bureau appointment for Sumter and local business chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon
Leva Road
Board of Trade
W. B. Matthews
Marionounty
Cty
He Smith
Ellaville
E. Te Mathis
Buens Vista
E.T. Hickey
Lumpkin
Alex Chappell
DeSotoras
D. Moore, Esq
Buena Vista
C. B. Hudson
la Crosse
Fas Lo Americas
Katie Royal
Leila Sheppard
C. M. Craig
Americus House
Baltiore
Harrington
Detroit Press
Americus Yesprday
Butt
8.C. Jenkins
Annie Thomas
Plains of Dura
Fonday
Auction Sale to Close Davis and Callaway Firm Accounts
A public auction will sell the firm notes and accounts not settled by the Slat pay of this month at noon in Americus. A list will be available at the assignee’s office for bidders seeking any unsettled credits. Also notes the tale of a Macon drummer in a ball town, with a cautionary rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Davis & Callaway
Americus
Macon
California Syrup of Figs Sold by A City Shop
A promotion for Syrup of Figs as a pleasant remedy for headaches colds and cleansing. Advertisement notes E J Eldridge selling the product. Also mentions a China check from James Striker & Bro to cover spectacles sent by registered mail illustrating international commerce. Additional lines tout rain gear and Budweiser on draft at local shops.
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California
E. J. Eiidridge
Americas
China
Messrs
James Srieker
Council Proceedings and Advertising Urged for Americas
City council minutes show unanimous adoption of Mack preamble urging convention to attract immigration and rail traffic. Mayor invited counties to meet, thanks extended to Central Railroad. Bills paid and referred, February magazines and cemeteries report filed. Opinion piece urges mass advertising like Findlay Ohio to grow population. local business Mize & Smaw open in Max Altman corner.
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Felder
Ald
Williams
Adderton
Jossey
Mack
Rylander
Shipp
Chattanooga
Thiu
Western
Atlantis
Central Railroad
G. W. Glover
W. W. Wheeler
Ike Terry
Cicero Ellis
Tobe Callaway
J.H. Jordan
Louis Holmes
J. L. Basa
Americus Investment Co
William Kid
D. K. Brinson
Publc
Americas
State Bureau of Immigration
Ashue
Andion
Findlay
Ohio
Messrs
Mize
Near Fire Prevented at Office Entrance Box Waste
Mr B P Hollis found a fire burning in a waste box at the entrance to his office on Friday morning. The blaze was discovered in time and stopped from causing major damage. Also note of a new stock of 40 inch white lawn at 5c and 17c and bleaching offered at 6c and 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Edwards
Weston
Allen House
Messrs
Geo. P. Suber
W. H.eCrory
Ellaville
A. W. Latimer
Theumpkin Independent
Americus Investment Comany
A.J. McRea
F. N. Fort and Family
Cordele
B. P. Hollis
Waterworks delay in Americus prompts road and rail focus
A historic letter notes Americus Illinois voted for waterworks last April with $25,000 spent so far, yet no construction. It urges focus on roads and highways, rail expansion, and warns campaign timing is too early while housing demand and land values rise. The piece recalls past ad spending and road funding debates, urging county action and better road management.
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Illinois
Floyd
Fulton
Spanish Pea Nut Boosts Forage Crop Value
The Recorder article on the Spanish pea nut spurs widespread interest from Massachusetts to Texas. Neighbors planted them after learning of their value, and demand surged, with anticipated acreage increases over two hundred percent this year, boosting milk butter and meat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Massachusetts
Texas
Americus Freight Rates Drop For First Class
On March 1 Americus was declared a competitive freight rate point for first-class freight from New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore. The rate fell from 1.00 to 1.14 per hundred pounds a 46 cent cut, with proportional reductions in other classes. Depot agent Warren notes likely further westward rate reductions, promising substantial yearly savings for local merchants and potential impacts on Buena Vista and nearby trade. The notice appears in the Buena Vista Patriot.
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Americus
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Warren
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Busnes Vista
Patriot
Night photography breakthrough in Georgia firsts noted
A report from Athens details Y B Clifton witnessing a night photograph using a rapid flash, with claims of Georgia’s first such shot. It notes Prof Van Riper’s earlier success and mentions Budweiser on draft at Exchange Bar. Major Tom Burney’s condition and a busy A P L day follow, with guano shipments and talk of a telephone line proposal.
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Smaw
Americus Leas
Atlanta Constitution
Athens
Anya
Y. B. Clifton
M. C. Pope
Buck Pruitt
The
Banner-Watchman
Stone and
Christy
Chronicle
J. E. Gardiner
Evening Graphic
Major Pruitt
Georgia
van Riper
Charles van Riper
Americus
Bureau drives state land data effort with city and county aid
The state bureau expands with circulars urging city and county cooperation. Mayors and newspapers coordinate as about forty county agencies compile land lists and distribute information. Letters praise the bureau and contributors are sought, with plans for a monthly publication and ongoing rapid development. A local note recalls the Heys family heirlooms tied to the Andersonville history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dareao Ok Bipbeta
Kendieeeer
Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Georgia Postoffice
Complete list of unclaimed letters remaining in Sumter County shows items to be forwarded to Dead Letter Office if not called for within thirty days. Names include Francis Ashwy, William Durker, Emilio Brooks, Mary Colwell, and many others. Also ad notes sale of Sateens at bargain prices by S. M. Coney Bargain Store.
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Vertised Kutters
State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Postoffice
Francis Ashwy
William Durker
Emilio Brooks
Mary Colwell
Clarken Comug
Eula Cobb
Hila Daniels
Charley Davis
Henry Ford
Henry Ford, G—Thomas Gambal
Thomas Graton
Addeline Gulee
H—Helserston & Wood
George Hardeman
Gabriel Harper
W. Frank Hall
Emma Harrison
Mins Mallle Tery
Jenny Hill
Col. Mies
Annie Heath
Anener Haul
Hardy Hubanks
Sarah Jarkins
Jackson Jhones
Amo Johnson
Chariie Jordan
K—Joannes Knighton
S. M. Coney
Prices of Provisions in Americus Markets
Americus merchants list cash prices for common goods. Flour and meal range with per barrel and per bushel rates. sugar, coffee, salt, tallow, hides, chickens, eggs, and yeast show varied cents per unit. The note also includes egg and other staple prices and some garbled text from the column.
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Americus
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Abbeile
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J.B. Hudson
Webster County
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