Another Bluff in Webster County Rail Project Debate
Americus letters discuss Webster County rail ambitions to Preston as a preferred terminus. The correspondence praises cooperation with Webster residents, notes support from Ambrious, and critiques recent political rhetoric. Local political figures like Elbert Fletcher and C F Crisp are highlighted as key contenders.
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Webster
Romit
Preston
Ameriaus
Taylorrg ‘Merioug
Hawkinsville
Crisp
Congress
C. F. Crinp
Reaop Cates
Mall
Aldpaba
M. Werehauljom
Irwin
Elbert Fletcher
Jacob Young
J. A. J. Henderson
William Branch
Willis Dorminey
Genceman
C. F. Crisp
Tilden declines for president in New York interview
An Atlanta Constitution report recounts a New York statesman’s refusal to allow his name for a Democratic nomination. He cites age infirmity and reform as core issues while endorsing a reform stance and criticizing the electoral commission.
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Tilden
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago
New York
Hoadly
Armas
Gene
Acperabie
Payne
Randall
Blaine
Arthur
Electoral Commission
Americus
Initianayas
Hendricka
Adderton-Am
T. J. Branan
Ion. W. M. Hawkes
J. B. Minkle
W. Ford
W. I. Glessner
Reconosr
Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Carlisle
D. C. N. Burkhalter
C.H. Wooten
Avim
J. B. Felder
L. H. Carter
Hawkins
W. M. Hardwick
Cutts
N. A. Smith
Bayard
W. B. Gurney
J. A. Ansley
W. P. Bers
Preston Railroad Proposal Favoring Smithville
Paxston Ga March 17 1884 Korron Recorper writes that the local people prefer a railroad from Paxston to intersect at Smithville over Americus. He states $18 450 already raised and $40 000 more needed to secure the road, with most of the next crop expected to ship via Paxston to Smithville, written at the request of large subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Paxston
Korron
Smithville
Americas
Americus
Smithvisle
Gro
Trornton
Old ticket and railroad ties raise hopes for Americans
The piece reflects on the Republican stance and recalls Georgia’s past choice of an old feeble man for the executive chair. It argues for renewed vigilance as Americans are urged to support railroads reaching Buena Vista and Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Vicket
Messrs ‘Tilden
Hendricks
Iti
Georgia
Ont
Organ sale promises cash discounts and low prices
The advertisement touts cash only sales to avoid bad debts and cut prices on pianos and organs. It cites seven years of low losses and large multi-store buying to offer special deals on new stock. It mentions contracts for organs in Danville Virginia and Americus and aims to clear room for new inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
James Faickisr
Danville
Americus
Beneft
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Uy State News
Leesbu Iuas
Columbus
Stewart
J. B. Goodsyn
Coweta
United States
Atlanta
Jesse A. Wilder
Bainbridge
M. 8
Colbert
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Albany
Bad Hill
Fulton County
Hill
Fannin County
Berrien County News
Alapaha
Shade Dormincy
Quar
Bevely
The
News
Wood
Dispatch
Pawyvon
Buena Vista
Presten
Cincinnati
Israels
Pees Loans
Deen
Wie
Catt Earty
Snp
Kimball
Kimball Company
Davis
King
Pricber & Bro
Barlow House
Bateman
M Drooe
J. A
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