Advertising Rates and Internal Revenue Visit Noted
The issue lists subscription and advertising rates with per line classifieds. Deputy Collector J W Forrester was in Americus, staying at the Allen House, awaiting departure to Dooly county. Council invited Mr Davis by telegraph to visit Americus during his Georgia trip if possible, urging a stop on his return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
J. W. Forrester
Dooly
Allen House
Mr. Davis
Americus
Georgia
Allen
Americas
Perry
Houston
White Plains Academy
Perry Home Journal
Constitution
Montgomery
Gen. Gordon
Davis Declines Americue Visit Invitation
Yesterday evening Mayor Felder received a telegram dated Savannah May 5 stating Mr. Davis cannot come. He appreciates the invitation but his time is too limited to permit a visit via Americue. W. S. Regsz, Chairman, signed the telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felder
Mr. Davis
Americue
Savannah
J. B. Fewpen
Luck and honors mark Albany events and deaths
Gave Him the Luck details Jim Summerford of the 15th district who killed a twenty pound gobbler and a seven pound possum while out hunting. President Davis will visit Albany with a public reception and a grand Winnie Davis ball. He departs Sunday morning. Also reported is the death of C J Barlow in Hawkinsville at age about 25, son of Dr W J Barlow, burial at Snow in Dooly county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Summerford
President Davis
Albany
Davis
Winnie Davis
C. J. Barlow
Charlie
Hawkinsville
Barlow
W. J. Barlow
Dooly
Snow
Dooly County
Low Rates for Two Day Trip to Sumner County Meeting
The A P L road cuts fares for a two day round trip from Lumpkins to Americus for the Sumner County Sunday School Association annual meeting in Andersonville on May 21. Attendees from Americus, Oglethorpe, Ellaville and Buena Vista plan to join, with many taking advantage of the low rates to stay overnight and participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkings
Americus
Summer County Sunday School Association
Andersonville
Oglethorpe
Ellaville
Buena Vista
For Sale Cheap A Good Buggy of Bast Manufacture
Auction note from the office advertises a cheaply priced buggy of bast manufacture. Inquiries welcome at the office.
Local notes reflect harvests, politics and travel in Americus
The column covers farming upticks with oats and cotton, Justice of the Peace candidates and an upcoming election, a plan for a special train to Americus for a tournament, a fire company’s participation, and notes on residents like Mr. Gyles and Mr. Hancock. It mentions tramps from Florida, a murder burial in Americus, a Bell’s mill picnic, and ongoing bond and railroad discussions plus Confederate monument coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran Fire Company
Southwestern Road
Macon
Americus
Simon Black
Dooly
Sumter County
Phiniz
Athens
Bell's Mill
Personal News From Local Citizens In Brief
Personal notices report Mr A A Wheeler and family venturing to Florida. Mrs Mamie McPhaul of Sylvester visits. Dr Tatum from Antioch travels to Macon for extension business. Laura Bert’s girl recovers from a week of illness. Lula Littlejohn from Cusseta visits relatives at J W Walters. Capt B F Hall of the Bertha Lee returns from visits near Job. Joseph Addison of Anniston Ala visits kin in the city. Local residents discuss F A Gylve’s funeral. Eli Hill, J J Bill, Ed Gyles and others attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wheeler
Florida
Mamie McPhaul
Sylvester
Tatum
Antioch
Macon
Bert
Laura
Lula Littlejohn
Cusseta
J. W.walters
B. F. Hall
Bertha Lee
Chattahoochee
J. J. Harp
Job
Joseph Addison
Annis—ton Ala
Georgia tournament draws big crowds and rail relief
The forthcoming Georgia tournament stirs wide interest with posters across the region. Railroads offer reduced rates for firemen and civilians as multiple companies plan to attend, while a colorful procession route and band performances add to the day’s excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Central
Drawing for positions in upcoming tournament pits Wide-Awake sixth
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock a crowd gathered in Wide-Awake hall to witness the draw for tournament positions. A boy drew company names from envelopes and officials selected numbers, sparking excitement as Macon No 6 and Wide-Awakes remained, with Macon No 6 finally drawn and No 1 called, leaving Wide-Awakes sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Americas Colored Band
Fire Department
Mechanics
Macon No
Oceanic
Brunswick
Alert
Montezuma
Americus
Pulaski
Hawkinsvill Quehran
Cochran
Macon No. 6, Was Pulled Out of the Hat By the Boy and Mr. Bolton
New Post Office Named Burke in Lee County on Flint River
A new post office has been established in Lee County on the Flint River at Delow Obokee. It is named Burke with John W. Burke appointed postmaster. The notice mentions grants to Janes Pricker & Bros for organization and setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Flint River
Delow Obokee
Burke
John W. Burke
Summer Resorts Promoted Along Rail Lines For Excursions
Enthusiasm grows for trips to East Tennessee and Virginia mountains as excursion rates drop. Circulars and schedules available from ticket agents or B W Waung Knoxville. Dr Tatum of Hannahatchee reports survey work for a line extension to Antideh with a likely construction, promising new trade for Americas as locals seek routes away from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
Virginia & Georgia Road
Norfolk & Western
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia Mountains
South
B. W. Waung
Knoxville, Tenn
Antioch
Tatum
Hannahatchee
Stewart County
Americas
Antideh
Columbus
OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAY 3 1886
Regular council meeting in Americus Georgia includes minutes of last meeting, grants for advances to fire companies, bills referred to committees, and adjournment. Ordinary's Court approves support for widow Elizabeth Williams and grants two letters of dismissal, with probate and administration actions noted. A patent medicine ad for Smith's Bile Beans promotes liver relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abscot
Ald, Bell and Burt
Mechanics Fire Company
Lott Warren
Mra. Hardwick
Goance
Wide Awake Fire’ Company
O. M. Wheatley
M. Wheatley
P. ER. Williams
J. J. Sloan Ang Hands
Jasper Weldon
M. Lester
D. K. Barnson
Elizabeth Williams
W. C. Williams
BR. J. Perry
Ba Cain
T. E. Smith
Mary B. Stickney
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Svenicus Recorder
Ratinna
Alessner
Een the Publi
Calvin Canter & Son
Triah
John T. Howell
F. A. Gyes
Justice of the Peace
Bob Wheeler
Bob Sullivan
Lumpkin
Coley Thomas
Davenport
Fort Valley
Sam Dickerson
F. A. Gyles
Ol. C W. Hancock
Sumpter Republican
Qol Hancock
McArthur
Judge Ocrisp
Congress
Macon News
Savannahoapy
Apalachicola
Flint Rivera
Jefferson Davis
Smithville
The
Recorder
Philadelphia Record
Dublin and
Western
Linderman
Philadelphia
London
Eli Hill
Land
J.J. Bill
Bronwood
Ed. Gyles
Chattanooga
Geo. ©. Price
Emily Gyles
John Ingalls
F. A. Gylve
ENT
E. B. Young
Eufaula
Deanie
Brunawick
Rankinsville
Chattahoochee No. 5
Postal Service
Sledge
la Grange
United States Postal Service
Union
the Dell
Lampkin
Richland
Preston
Hudson Pleasant Valley
Magnolia Dell
Dr. Bart
Joan Windsor
Buena Vista Court
Dr. Burt
Mr. Windsor
Putnam
New Post Office
Grant Cheap
Janes Pricker & Bros
Counci
Camper
Ald Roney
Williams
Glover
Olbver
J. W. Law
Hopson Law
W. Ke Stewart
Mary
Smith
Satib
B. Turner
Davis & Cale Lewy
Aoe
Antoeer
Nak
J.W. Harris & GO
Cotton Avenue
Preston, GA
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