The Garden Spot and Local News Highlights
In Americus area notes, garden plots near Recorner office flourish while weather and social events unfold. A barn fire near Turkey Creek destroys structures. Cleve Lowe reports. Picnics form in warm weather, while oats from Sumter County reach four and a half feet. A Moore-Whitehurst wedding ties Columbus and Americus Telephone Exchange. Road work on B V E line progresses. Eden Branch crews move forward with two hundred hands. Oak Grove Cemetery near-ideal upkeep under Mr Hill. chicken thefts hit local coops. two dollars offered for return. Hats and straw gear showcased by Cauvin Carter & Son. Fishers recover stolen hats from near the Dell area. Hy Byrd promotes Magnolia lard and related products.
The Tournament Postponed to May Twenty Eighth
The Board of Control postponed the firemen tournament from May to May 28. The new Buena Vista road should be ready for Americus and country visitors to Columbus, bringing thousands south of us to the city. Columbus will work to ensure visitors enjoy themselves on May 28, per the Enquirer Sun. Peerless Egg Dyes advertised for Easter eggs. Cook's Pharmacy. His Last Round: J W Worrester, U S Revenue Collector for this district and a Democrat, in Columbus yesterday collecting taxes and preparing to hand duties to his Republican successor. He is popular for his courteous manner as he plans to step down.
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Board of Control
Buena Vista
Americus
Columbus
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
J. W. Worrester
Leesburg
United States Revenue
Forrester
J. E. Bowen
Bowen
Foreman Wheatley
Ellaville
Wheatley
8. R. Fenn
Chas. Coleman
Fenn
Call for New Justice of the Peace in Sumter district
The text urges filling the late Mr J A Stubbs position in Sumter county with a new justice of the peace. It notes Americus city within the district and recommends Mr F G Olver as successor, praising his qualifications alongside other supporters.
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J. A. Stubbs
Sumter County
Americus
W. B. Oliver
Stubbs
Grand Jury
F. G. Olver
For Sale Georgia raised Stallion three years old
Mr W T Payne reports nearing completion of canvass for National Mutual Building and Loan Association shares. He notes strong local uptake and expects great benefits for the city. Contact W T Payne at The New Loan Association via G W Williams.
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Georgia
T. G. Williams
The
New Loan Association
W. T. Payne
National Mutual Building and Loan Association of New York
Damaged tight depots and delays on the 8. A. M. line
Report from yesterday describes a collision in the depot yards involving engines Nos. 1 and 3 of the 8. A. M. road, badly damaging the cab of No. 8 while the outgoing passenger train to Abbeville was delayed briefly. No injuries occurred and service resumed after a replacement engine was secured.
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Abbeville
Salvation Army Branch Organized in Americus
On Monday night last a branch of the Salvation Army was organized in Americus with Mr. C. A. Bell as manager to continue the work begun by the Light brigade. They now have fifty two members and the community wishes them success in their undertaking.
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Salvation Army
Americus
C. A. Bell
Light Brigade
Fftytwo
J. W. Fussell
Eva Gasque
J. W. Fusser
T. N. Hawiks
Sumter County
Recorder
Light
Myself
J.B. Primry
Americus, Ga
Mr. Light
Wil Slankins
Helen Hawking
Aml
Mnusic
Sion
New Home Sewing Machine Promises Near-Perfect Design
The New Home sewing machine incorporates all the best features from rival models and adds several new improvements. The result is a machine that aims to be as nearly perfect as possible, showcasing refined construction and enhanced devices.
Wanted to Join the Army and Local Barbecue Plans
An orphaned young woman influenced by Salvation Army members sought a guardian. Judge Vilabury intervened but the applicant decided to stay with her sister. Also shows a Mossy Dell barbecue committee and a May 15 event, plus low May Brunswick fares for a Sunday School convention. Additional items note a medical student’s illness, a planned large residence on Lee Street, new laundry machines, and a Cordele route agent appointment.
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Salvation Army
Sumter County
Light
Vilabury
Big Mortgage Filed by Savannah Americus Montgomery Rwy
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railway files a $4,100,000 mortgage with Mercantile Trust and Deposit of Baltimore. Signed by S. H. Hawkins and W. W. Spencer, it covers road bed, rolling stock, and all property for 30 years at 12,000 dollars per mile. Recorded in multiple counties, it aims to extend lines to Savannah and Montgomery. Cabinet photographs offered at Van River's.
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Savannah Dispatch
Atlanta Constitution
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railway Company
Superior Court
Chatham County
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
Baltimore
H. Hawkins
W. W. Spencer
Sumter
Stewart, Webster
Dooly
Wilcox
Dodge
Telfair
Montgomery
Tattnall
Bryan
Savannah
Savannah and Western Road
Americas
Colonel Hawkins
Bavannah
Col. Hawkins
Amercus Investment Company
Hawkins
Americus, Preston and Iumpkit
Haw
Tovannah
Americus Ledger items on church growth and rail progress
Progress reports from Americus Georgia describe church growth at East Americas Methodist with forty six new members. social notices include a marriage at Bronwood to Miss Verranoa Killen. local rail updates note moved rail portions on the S A M line toward Columbus and Abbeville, plus personnel changes and shop notices.
Pree Goop To Day At M Fitzgeralds Bar
A brief item notes a local venue, M Fitzgeralds Bar, hosting a to day event labeled Pree Goop To Day with casual bar scene implications and no further details.
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M. Fitzgerald's
Snipe Hunt Turns into Swamp Misadventure for Germans
A group including Jast Mesars C K Chapman Neil Hawkins and W J Berchert took two German youths A Solomon and B Fresh on a snipe hunt. The group wandered for hours through swampy terrain ending with the Germans exhausted and hatless, clothes ruined, and a late return to town around 3:30 AM. Solomon claimed they were out hunting birds only and not aiming to capture any.
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Jast Mesars
C. K. Chapman
Neil Hawkins
W. J. Berchert
A. Solomon
Mr. Chapman
Solomon
Dr. Black
Davenport
A Very Low Bruns wick Trip Rate for State Sunday School Meet
A special May 7 round trip Americus to Brunswick ticket offer at 5.70 with return in 30 days coincides with the Georgia State Sunday School Convention on May 7 9 and 10. Open to all, allows extended visits to Cumberland and St Simons. Americus urged to send a large party to Brunswick for the event.
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Brunswick
Americus
Georgia
Cumberland
St. Simons
Central Didn't Deal An Effort Is Being Made
Savannah and Western bonds rumor denied by Gen. E P Alexander. He confirms negotiations in several directions but says no deal placed. Mentions Savannah and Western construction not expected this summer. Also reports on murder case in Worth County where James T Maund was acquitted after defense argued self defense and home protection.
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Preston
Emmett Jowers
W. P. Jowers
Webster County
New Orleans
Savannah and
Westers
Savannah
Den
Worth County
Messrs. Simmons
Blalock
Jas. T. Maund
Worth Superior Court
Col
E. G. Simmons
J. J. Blalock
Mr. Simmons
Resolutions of Respect for J W Sloan in Americus Lodge
Resolutions of Respect from Americus Lodge No 18 F A M deplore the death of Brother J W Sloan. A page is inscribed in the minute book, condolences offered to the family, and a copy sent to the bereaved. Committee members J L Mack chairman L J Blalock J B Anstey. April 26 1889. The record notes a loss to the lodge, signed by the committee.
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Masonic Halt
J. W. Sloan
Brother Sloan
Americus Lodge No. 18
Sloan
J. L. Mack
L. J. Blalock
J.B. Anstey
Express fours close at 31 L Coorra on Southwestern road
Owing to a change of shest at the Southwestern road the bound express will close at 31 L. Coorra.
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Shest
L. Coorra
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