Departure of Mails and Close Times in Postal Schedule
The notice outlines closing times for west and south mails at 12, night mail north at 12, 12:20 pm for Buena Vista and Ellaville with exceptions for certain locations. It lists mid-day and early morning closes for Bottsford Providence and others, with Hudson closing Friday at 8:00 pm and Lamar closing Tuesday, followed by garbled entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oorth
Buena Viste
Ellaville
Bottsford
Providence
Clones
Bettirday
Hudson
Lamar
Widow Mrs Parker Dies After Illness in County
Died Wednesday morning about three o'clock Mrs Parker, a well known figure in the county with many friends. She leaves a family of small children and a husband to mourn her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.Parker
Assignee to sell entire stock of Davis & Callaway
Assignee J. J. Granberry announces bids will be received for the entire stock of goods of Davis & Callaway at Americus Georgia up to the 25th of the month with reserve right to reject all bids if not satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Callaway
Americus
J. J. Granberry
New Uniforms For Mechanic Fire Co Firemen
Mechanic Fire Co ordered white flannel shirts with blue trim and a centered monogram plus black cloth caps with a nickel plated front. Joe Warwick, five miles from Americus, arrived with a badly cut arm from a draw knife accident. Dr Hudson treated the wound. Well one operates again and water is restored. Tools ordered to cut the second well casing and begin pulling it. Steve Lester reports better fishing and Oglethorpe plans a river boat to compete with Montezuma. lumber is being cut near the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanic Fire Co
Joe Warwick
Americus
Hudson
Steve Lester
Oglethorpe
Not Going to Quit at New York Store
Report of store closure is denied by manager J L Mack as untrue. New stock en route and business will continue with vigor. John R Shaw appointed agent for Jacob Reed's Sons clothing in the city with samples to be shown soon. Spring and summer salt advised. consult Shaw before ordering. Zephyr Split and Single cotton colors available from Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. L. Mack
Philadelphia
Jacob Reed
John R. Shaw
Henry Allen
Superior Court
Maj. Rantington
I. C. Plant
Macon
E. Farnham
K. Grinnell
Yonkers
N.Y
Hawkine Honee
Sumter County
Job
Americus
Griffin News
Israels
New Orleans
Jake
Pensacola
Fls
Madi
M. Danobeleer
East Intendencia Street
N. H.frohechstein
Mobile
Berpeteleg
Frolichstein
Local Farmers Hopeful on Spring Fruit and Tobacco Plans
In Americus Georgia spring prospects unfold as fruit farms promise solid returns and tobacco plans gain support from fertilizer producers. Community notes report Mr. J W Farlow back from New Orleans and Judge Harrell discussed as a potential governor candidate amid a flurry of local events and upcoming weather forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Sullivan
Atlanta
Bank of Americus
W.K. Pilsbury
Eufaula Daily Mail
Davis & Callaway Stock Liquidation Bargains Near Final Bid
Announcement calls for bids to close out the entire stock of Davis & Callaway by the 25th, noting a very large price reduction and urging early buyers to secure bargains. Assignees Graxemary and 210d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Callaway
Georgia Teachers Association holds twentieth annual session in Savannah
The Georgia Teachers Association meets in Savannah May 4 5 and 6 with a changed site by decree of the Executive Committee. Governor McDaniel and Rev Dr Strickler will speak and papers on school work will be read by notable educators. A banquet boat excursion to Tybee and social events are planned during the Chatham Artillery Centennial week. Information from W R Thigpen, Secretary, Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Teachers’ Association
Savannah
McDaniel
Strickler
Atlanta
Tybee
Chatham Artillery
W. R. Thigpen
Jewish baby boy blessed in Birth Milah ceremony at Solomon home
The B rith Milah of Solomon baby Ellick was led by I Cohen of Atlanta with Dr J B Hink le of the city assisting. A large local and visiting Jewish attendance from Macon Newnan Atlanta and St. Louis gathered for the ceremony with wine and cake served afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wetkowsky
Macon
Florence Solomon
Moont
Newnan
Hennie Morris
Atlanta
J. Cohen
St. Louis
Mosers
Henry Peyner
Louis Heok
Jacob Beisel
Peyser
Ellick
Tournament planned by two fire companies with large prizes
The Wide Awake Fire Co hall hosted a report onSubscriptions for a tournament. A committee led by Chief Watts and others was appointed to run the event. Prizes include 200.00 first prize, 150.00 second prize, and 25.00 best time to engine. The date is set for May 13th with invitations and tests to be issued shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bolton
Council
Orst
Official Council Proceedings Regular Meeting March 15 86
The council minutes were read and Alderman Bell moved to reconsider a ruling by Chairman Glover. The motion to reconsider tied, Mayor Felder casting the deciding vote in favor. Street Committee granted more time to exchange kerosene lamps for gasoline. Petitions and transfers of market licenses granted. Ed Smith’s discharge petition referred to the mayor for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coune
Cramper
Amentors
Felder
Ald
Williams
Burt
Roney
Oliver
Bell
Glover
Aas
Yeas
Nays
Bart
Messrs. Bell & Sims
J. J. Sloan
Hands
Dick Felder
James “Harp
Hawkins & West
Stephen Perry
BR. L. Brown
Ed. Smith
Council
Tournament Talk Invitations Sent for Upcoming Meet
Tournament organizers announce invitations will be sent today. Railroads show support with donations from AP, L and B. W. E. railways. Wide Awake Company may hold Friday meeting to decide on inviting Hawkinsville or Macon. Practice starts next week as teams prepare for contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Macon
Grand Time on Hand at Local Rink
The rink will reopen under Prof. G. Lawshe a champion skater who will give thrus exhibitions weekly during their stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lawshe
Sity
Debate over Mayor Vacating Chair and Voting Power
City council quarrels over whether the Mayor may vacate the chair to make or vote on motions. Aldermen Bell Williams and Oliver back the mayor, claiming he can preside and vote to push measures, while Glover Burt and Roney insist the mayor cannot vote and that powers not granted stay with the council. The dispute references a rule allowing chair vacating to address or move, and cites an amended ordinance on mayoral powers pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dh Council
Bys UK
Bell
Williams
Oliver
Glover
Burt
Roney
Ali
Sd Aig
Kid Gloves Sale Noted in Obscure Ad Mention
Fragmentary OCR hints at a sale or advertisement for Kid Gloves with misread names and phrases. The garbled text mentions a price of 1.00 and a large lot, likely linked to JOHN B SHAW but details are unclear. The piece reads as an obscure classified fragment rather than a full notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Glover
Lough
Dutton
John B Shaw
Advertised Goods and Schedules From Americus Ga
The notice lists multiple names and items with prices and trade terms from Americus Georgia dated March 14, 1886. It includes wholesale cotton spool prices, piano offerings, embroidery silk, raw silk price note, and a LOOS% schedule with train times and routes, reflecting a busy era marketplace and transportation schedule.
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Recorder
Columa
Patel
Blisher
Pa Wit
Qlessner
Our Wells
Zephyr
John RiShawa
Sat ScuyTs
Wide Awake
Pulaski
Southwestern Railroad
Georgia
Commissioner of Agriculture
Teachers Association
Official Council
Anilénon
Dud Devlinger
Henry
Denlinger
Joseph
I Dioula
R. O
Dupree
E.edwards
Bowxs
Americus, Ga
John R, Bhaw
Chickering
Jas
Fmoxen
Bro
Calantater
A.T
Mailhoad Sonpoune
Sanday
R. H
Siac
Qrockett & Tucker
Barlow Block
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Mohdde Me
Tha Segs Eee
Amerions
G. W. Glover
Americaa
Ionon Money Diwiget
Sudulyry
Georgia Lenanit
Meric Occdnoy
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