Shredded Oats Featured At Americus Meeting
The Americus Recorder notes a May 13 1864 meeting with Mayor Felder and aldermen present. Cemetery work advances on the lot near the sexton’s house. Nap Cobb’s petition for a butcher pen is granted. A Methodist centennial observance includes an overflowing Children’s Day program. An artesian well report describes drilling progress 255 feet deep with eight inch casing and a potential large Georgia water flow forthcoming.
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Moxpay
Fel’er
Bill of Manhattan Well Co
Well Committee
Council
Artesian
Brinson
Theen
Georgia
Millen
Americas
Anaome
May Day Picnic Brings County Sunday School to Magnolia Dell
A county Sunday school convention gathered at Magnolia Dell with a procession from the Baptist church. Dr. Mann opened services, President Ware ren spoke, and officers were elected for the next year. The event included dinner, boating, and evening services at the Baptist church, ending with a high recommendation for Dr. Chas A. Brooks.
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Baptist Church
Magnolia Dell
Mann
Wareren
J. W. Wheatley
Hinton
BI. Speer
Georgia State Sunday School
Maj. M. Speer
Associaton
Association Bas
E. J. Benton
Lott Warren
Callaway
M. Spoor
Chorister
E. J. Cheek
Potatoes and Delivery Notice from A. C. Ben
Irish potatoes are mentioned with a promise of delivery within the year. A. C. Ben. is noted, indicating a supplier or local trader offering prompt attention for orders and payments around twenty-five cents for cottoned or similar goods.
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A.C. Ben
Railroad Rumors Spur Southwest Georgia Branch Lines
The piece reports leaders from Prestov, Amoneens, and Hawkinsville urging a branch railroad from the Southwestern to reach Eufaula and Columbus. Proposals include Lumpkin to Americus and Preston to Smithville routes. Central Directors are reticent, planning surveys and meetings to decide which line to equip, with possible cooperation to build Americus Preston Lumpkin.
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D. B. Harrell
Prestov
Mossra
Uriah B. Harrold
Samuel H Hawkins
W. H. Davidern
Amoneens
Central Railroad
Southwestern
Eufaula
Columbus
Georgia
Lumpkin
Stewart County
Americus
Lampkin-Amencus
Eny
Co. Harrell
Howe
Preston
Smithville
Americas
Central
Preston and
Flint River
Montezuma
Vienna
Hawkinsville
Perry
Raoul
Rankinsville
Macon
Seaboard
Snena Vista
Hawkins Trial Opens In Anniston Murder Case
Willis A. Hawkins Jr charged with first degree murder faced Judge H. L. Jeffers as testimony began. Witnesses described a confrontation at the red light restaurant and billiard saloon, a pistol shot, and ensuing injuries leading to bail set at 1000 dollars. The defendant was released pending the August term.
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Willis Hawkins
Anniston
Ala
Willis A. Hawkins, Jr
Western Hardy
Hf. L. Jeffers
Messrs
Berney, Caldwell & Broyles
Hardy
Judee
Hawkins
Calhoun
Hmm
Atlanta
Teas Mony
Amereton Sint Bisst
H. L. Jeffers
J. J. Willett
Safford Berney
Eng
John M. Caldwell
Broyles
N. B. Fesgep
J. FT. Willett
W. A. Hawkins
Amonous
Jacksonville
Marshal Hunter
Berooy
Ready
Feagin
A. ©. Hardy
A. O. Hardy
Hoe
Mr. Hawkins
Ataid
Red Light
10Th Street
Joseph E. Adderhold
Bush
Lon
A. C.) Huredy
Mardy
Tom
Lon Hardy
David Pittard
Adderhold
Mked
Markover
Hawking
Cash
Jeffers
Young Hawkins
Willis A. Hawkins
Georgia Pacific
Commissioner's list and local obituary from Stewart County
The document lists Commission era appointments for counties in the Third District for The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition to be held in New Orleans from December 1, 1844 to May 31, 1885. It names numerous officials by county and location across Georgia. It also reports the death of Perry L. Blackshear, a respected local resident, who died suddenly Saturday morning. his wife was away in Cuthbert.
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Haminton
Eorror
Americas
Chas
A. Brooks
Atlanta Medical College
Bellevue Hospital College of
New York
Mircnxt, M.D
Axenteua. Ga
Eprron Augnieva Reconoga
New Orleans
Jonx A. Conn
Perry L. Blackshear
Cuthbert
Blecksbear
New York Store Ad Promotes Value and Quality
J Waxelbaum & Co. urges customers to value quality over low prices, noting an all wool suit at 10 dollars and spring silks at 75 to 90 cents per yard. The firm emphasizes knowledge in selecting materials and claims market control in patrons’ interests, inviting buyers to inspect their spring and summer stock.
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J. Waxelbaum & Ge
J. Waxersaum & Co
20 Rolls Fancy Matting Just Opened at J Waxecnaum Co
The notice announces a new stock of twenty rolls of fancy matting just opened at J Waxecnaum and Co. The listing emphasizes freshly available matting goods in their shop.
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J. Waxecnaum & Co
Smash Up on the Southwestern Causes Loss of Life
A chaotic scene at Waxenbaum's department store last week reports a severe smash up on CART WHEEL HATS. Several merchants lightly wounded and ladies fainted as crowds swarmed to view bargains. J Waxenbaum & Co advertises extensive stock and dramatic discounts across clothing, parasols, silks, and boots, inviting shoppers to visit before further sales.
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Waxenbaum's
J. Waxenbaum & Co
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Talbotton
J. Waxetracm & Co
H. Hawkins
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California
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Dodge County
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Irwin County
R. W. Clements
Irwinville
Coffee County
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Pearson
Houston County
Henry C. Harris
Fort Valley
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J. H. Whitsett
M. B. Conneil
Amendis
J. Waxelbaum & Co
Alvvasy
Cildren
J. Wxennaum & Co
J. Waxernaum & Co
J. Waxennaum & Co
Baltimore
Trish Point
J. Waxemacy & Co
J. Waxebaum. & Co
Axelbaum
Waxecuaum
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