Athens Tournament Dispatch Reveals Wide-Awakes Results
A long Athens report details racing outcomes at the Georgia tournament with Wide-Awakes leading, Hawkinsville and Pioneer fading, and crowds of five thousand. It notes plug and water timings, parade length, and a tempered, satisfied tone about the Wide-Awakes’ performance amid festive proceedings. Also listed are sermon dates in Georgia and a local note on shop closing times, plus a brief nod to Brown's Iron Bitters as a health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Athens
Wide-Awakes
Hawkinsville
Marietta
Bloomfield
Gainesville
Hope
Pioneer
ORY
Frances Bell
Galnavills
St Torey
Decoration Day Meeting at Macon Post Delivers Graves Care
The Macon Post of the Grand Army of the Republic appointed a committee to arrange the Decoration Day program for Andersonville graves on May 30. The post invites Macon residents to donate flowers and notes many will attend memorial exercises there. Also mentions an 1846 Albany Courier issue found by Judge Pilabury and a critical view of the Southwest Railroad project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Grand Army of the Republic
National Department
Andersonville
Southwest Railroad
Sherl
Macon Messenger
Local notes and city chatter from Americus crowd
A garbled page of notices mentions office repainting on a street, new cottage residence, and appearances on Felder street. It notes a Macon excursion fare of $2.15, honey in the streets, S. A. M. road later reports, and pump repairs by Geo Nix. Davenport visits, Myrick in Augusta, Royal Arch details, a child in Lee County, and town happenings as residents and firms engage in daily tasks and errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn W. Jones
W. Harris
Kiae
Felder
Macon
Lny
Pearl Steam Laundry stock formed with officers elected
A stock company forms to open Pearl Steam Laundry in the city. H. M. Brown is president, Ben Campbell vice president, J. W. L. Daniel secretary treasurer, directors include R. F. Sams and C. A. Bell. T. G. Williams named superintendent. Capital stock $1,000, plan to increase to $2,000. Ready for business by June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Steam Laundry
H. M. Brown
Ben Campbell
J. W. L. Daniel
R. F. Sams
C. A. Bell
J.8. McGarrah
L. E. Bell
J. E. Clark
T. G. Williams
Hampton Street
Notice to Patrons of Americus Steam Laundry
To the Patrons of the Americus Steam Laundry you are requested not to pay T G Williams any money you may be due the Laundry as he is no longer in our employ. Americus Steam Laundry. malt lw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Steam Laundry
T. G. Williams
State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Post-Office
Mies Mollispanhe
Alice Banks
Blick & Held
LC Barnap
Havel
Emms Zines
Hattie Clark
Sam Sam O
Davie
Ann Fowler
John Graham
Georgia Hill
Charles Harvey
J—Mise Sillar Jones
J. H. Jones
Jobo
Jenning
Caroline Nixon
P—Wealey Putters
Tere
Nes Fi Parker
Prath Parker
James Vriicht
Fred
R Shaler
W Shaw
Fannie Severson
Mies
Minnie Stephens
Emma Tisane
Miss Marker Williams
Alice
Fed Waters
Mies Morallis
Y—Buck Yelverton
J.C. Roney
Selfbinder exhibit promised by New York firm
A. B. Harrold of Johnson and Harrold has arranged with Adriance Platt and Co. of New York to display one of their selfbinders within ten days. The device cuts grain and binds it into sheaves as it passes, a novelty farmers will want to see in a field near the city. Prince Brothers advertise a stylish Barry carriage for ladies with horses and drivers available for hire, emphasizing ease of entry and city rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Harrold
Johnson & Harrold
Adriance, Platt & Co
New York
Prince Bros
Barry
Calla
Sixteenth Georgia Sunday School Convention at Brunswick
The Brunswick session of the Georgia State Sunday School Convention drew delegates from across the state and beyond. Jno M Green of Americus was elected president, with Wm H Levering and Mrs M G Kennedy noted for their notable contributions. The inter denominational gathering emphasized Bible study through Sunday School workers, promoting love as the core gospel practice and encouraging broad denominational fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
St. Simons
Cumberland
Georgia
Reynolds
Illinois
Recorner
International Sunday School Association
Philadelphia
Levering
Presbyterian
Sumter
Schley
Macon
Webster
Anderson
Kennedy
Green
Jno. M. Green
Americus
Zion
Mupner Callaway
Sumter County Sunday School annual meeting notice
Notice invites all Sumter County Sunday schools to the annual gathering at Americus Presbyterian Church at 10 o clock on Tuesday the 21st. Two delegates per school urged, more welcomed, with reports on school conditions and needs. Includes program and schedule details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
M. Cannaway
J. W. Wheatley
Lord Warren
Cordele Overjoyed by Railroad Extension News
Special to Recouperr from Cordele reports fireworks display and citywide joy as the Atlanta and Florida railroad is expected to extend to Cordele. Citizens boost real estate while local warrants against several men for cow theft are dismissed after dispute over ownership. Notable figures listed include Gov. John Ireland and other state leaders. Also mentions clover soil studies and NPK content, plus tobacco products from Williams & Co. and a planned exclusive passenger train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta and Florida
Cordele
Brooks
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Pmericag Ecorder Georo
E. D. Ansley
Gaping Fancy Grocer
Primitive Baptist
John Rowe
Columbus
Willing
Cussota
Antioch
Louvale
Slaughter Creek
Harmony
Richland
Popular Springs
Preston
Turkey Creek
Bulah
Providence
Eufaula
Ager
Inkle
E. Moore
Tos
Buena Vista and
Geo. Nix
Davenport
Ameribeville
Myrick
Augusta
Royal Arcaborgia
Lee County
Cohen & Co
Seig
Ile
Vordele
Eldridge
W. WV. Hagerman
Whitesborough
Oklaeeke
Renglog
Mra
Savannah
Arthur Rylander
PVE
Gork
SI. Hawkins’ Meat Market
Hugh M. Brown
Moon
Midridge
Mr. Bhaw
Congregational Sunday School
J. B. Beatt
John M. Green
Banney
L. Coorsi
Ag T
C. J. Hawke
Sam Walker
Sam Peavy
Paul Robinson
Bill Walker
Bill Peavy
Henry Robinson
Isaac Green
Jarrett Place
16Th District
Lingo Bunday
John Ireland
Texas
Simon P. Hughes
Arkansas
D. McEnery
Louisiana
E. B. Turner
U. 8. Court
Hubbard
Japan
Marion Martin
W. B. Miller
E. A. Perry
Florida
W. D. Bloxham
United States
Storrs School
Conn
Lacy Hinton Tobacco
Thos. C. Williams &Co
Richmond
Virginia
P. C. Cunan & Co
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