The New Manager Arrives In Americus From Columbus
The New Manager Mr Shepherd arrives in Americus from Columbus to take charge of the telephone exchange office at once. A committee of Lumpkin citizens plans to visit Americus Monday to seek definite information on a rumored change of the 8. A. M. route that would leave Lumpkin off the main line. A drunk negro was chased by police near Forsyth and Lee streets. Albany Chautauqua week brings many visitors. Americus will be represented daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Telephone Exchange
City
Columbus
Lumpkin
Americus
H. Hawkins
Forsyth and
Lee Streets
Albany
Court House
Toing
Americus Light Infantry
Augusta
Wright Brady
Geo. Stallings
Huntington
Brady
John Daniel
Douglass
Southiwest
Georgia
Thornton Wheatley
Real Estate Transfers Lead Weekly Market Surge in Americus
The past week saw forty real estate transfers recorded by the clerk of the superior court totaling $40,419.50. A long list of deeds involves many neighbors and local firms, reflecting sustained prosperity. Additional transfers are expected next week as filings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Americus
Pat, Bass, Sheritf
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
16Th
Dick Gatewood
Frank Gatewood
East Americas
J. E. Dorman
B. M. Wheeler
R. A. Wheeler
Seth K. Taylor
Forsyth Street
Elbert
E. C. Speer
Lee Street
J. M. Oliver
Americus Investment Company
Maria Shelton
DeSoto
Alice Tooley
Richard M. Steweart
J. G. Feagin
M. G. Logan
17Th District
M.L
W. B. Johnson
H. Hawkins
W.B. Johnson
John F. Dorsey
Julia Dorsey
W. F. Dorsey
N. C. Key
Julia L. Floid
M. L. Melton
H. Hawking
M. B. Council
Brancis Barwick
John C. Nicholson
M. Speer
Lester Street
Nunn
Charles E. Williams
Augusta
Minnie Fricker
Charles Fricker
Laton Taylor Street
George D. Wheatley
A. B. Harrold
K. E. Nysewander
G. W. Glover
Church Street
Gus Harris
Ben H. Harris
George W. Thomas
Lamar Street
ST. Crawford
Alexander Windsor
15Th District
A. Windsor
D. W. Nicholson
Maria Byed
Mia
M. F. Allen
Leeton
Carrie B. Mathis
D. Wheatley
Mra
M. Johnson
John G
Sad Misfortune for Capt D R Dean of Bottsford
Friends of Capt. D R Dean of Bottsford report his loss of sight in the right eye after a neuralgia attack while engaged in duties at Lee G Councils warehouse. He withdrew from work and returned home before the cotton season closed. the eye was permanently ruined, though the disease began as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Dean
Bottsford
Lee G. Council
Left In the Woode Horse Gone After Doctor Absent
Dr Fuller of Chokee borrowed Mr Clarke's black pacing mare valued at 300 dollars in the city. He drove past Brooklyn Heights into the woods to cut a whip, left the horse hitched, then lost his way. By eight o'clock Clarke dispatched searchers. the doctor returned unable to locate the horse and agreed to reimburse Clarke for the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woode
Fuller
Chokee
Wil Clarke
Brooklyn Heights
The Changing Face of Our Town and Its People
A reflective essay contrasts old and new Americus from grocery aisles to grand residences. It notes shifts in fashion, land values, street sizes, yards, and social ties as towns grow, while politics retains familiar rituals and neighbors become strangers amid rapid change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Robert
Joe
Heal Estate Rumors On Lee Street Properties
Ten years ago Lieut. W. W. Wheeler bought a jet on Lee street for 500 dollars and has since sold part for 1300. Rumor says a businessman offered 3000 for the remaining seventy eight feet. E. C. Speer reportedly offered 1300 for a house and lot on Lee Street bought from Elbert Head for 1000. R. E. Cobb sold a house and lot opposite his residence for 1600 to T. L. Speer. George Graham bought a Bell street lot from Judge J. A. Ausley for 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew
J. A. Ansley
Lee Street
John C. Nicholson
Judge Ansley
Prince Street
East Americas
Heal
W. W. Wheeler
E. C. Speer
Elbert Head
R. E. Cobb
T. L. Speer
George Graham
J. A. Ausley
Bell Street
Building plans debated by committee with architect Parkins
The Improvement Company building committee discussed plan details with architect Mr. Parkins yesterday but did not reach a decision. A plan is expected to be chosen this morning and preparations to start construction will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fotel
the Improvement Company
Parkins
Seedsman Sells Second Supply After Late Freeze Nips Gardens
A seedsman supplies a second batch to a customer whose vegetables suffered from a late freeze, highlighting relief for gardeners and continued demand for hardy varieties and seasonal protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy
Scorned Love Disrupts Rural Wedding Scene
A Sunday wedding in a rural district halted as a jilted suitor objected claiming Lizile promised to marry him and retained his ring. The bride denied the engagement while Bob seized the ring and fled as the ceremony proceeded. Separately postoffice inspector Sharpe questioned Dudley over mail handling. opinions differ on his competence.
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Dooly
Preacher
Lizile
Jake
Bob
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Americy
Recorder
Telephone
Joiner & Nicholson
Cook’s Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Ga
Americas
Mose Cuffle
J. 5
Johnson
Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company
Old Court House
Harris & Payne
Charles Payne
E. P. Harria
John Hudson
Ed Harris
Anmzmio Ow. Ww.c
Williford, Matthews & CO
Bank of America
Xtra Russett
Ben Davis
California
Momaja
Murray Hill
Arica
A.J. Cleghorn’s
M. T. Blam
Mad Ant
Carl
Wee
A. B. Kennedy
R. F. Nehring
Jackson Street
Allen Hou
ES. EL. Stossey
Syria
Dooly County
Dudley
Postoffice
Sharpe
Dave Dudley
David
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