Local News Highlights From Americus and Surrounds
A busy Americus issue notes weather and schedule updates for Santry and nearby routes, plus town chatter. Stolen mare report and a May gathering at Doubly Branches are described, with marriage notices and decorated graves in Toledo linked to veterans. A mayoral proclamation offers a $500 reward for arson arrests as road surveys progress toward Lumpkin. Fire and jail incidents are summarized with police action and a reported escape plot.
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Felder
Haynes
ISCL MEETING DISCUSSES Cisterns LInter and City Costs
In a May meeting hints of lat meeting read and con coaue of Fire Committee reported two cisterns empty one on Lamar Street and one on Church Street and recommended filling at city expense. Bills on machinery lumber nails etc were debated and ordered paid separately with several yeas and nays noted. Edits to cemetery fencing and removal of abandoned coffins referred to Cemetery Committee. Board of Assessors and Board of Health for 1891 named amid adjournment.
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Lamar Street
Church Street
Gincer Evans
Mochanley
Ald. Bell
Yeas
Morgan
Hawking
Williams and Bell
Nays
Burt
Cobb
Felder
Willams
Bell
Fouth
Finance Committee
Akl Morgen
Evlored
Sexton
Oak Grove
Cometery Committee
Cemetery Committee
AIA
Bart
J. W. Shefi & Co
Hill
Osnpeil
Ale
Raid Chern
Soeluck
Montgomers
A. K. Sohawport
Mr. Wheatley
Board of Assessors
Board of Health
Hawkine
J.B. Hinkle
J. A. Fort
J. B. Sullivan
J. C. Roney
Jas, Dodson
A. J. Buchanan
Conneil
Preston Picnic at Preeta by International Sabbath School
A Sunday school convention held by the International Banday School Society at the Baptist church in Preeta on Saturday the 17th led by Rev. E. J. Benton. Miss Nannie Coley played organ, music wining praise, and after a grove meal the evening featured music and instruction. Officers elected include W. M. Bears as second vice-president. Benton spoke on Perseverance and Zeal to the Cause of Christ. the event concluded with satisfaction and praise.
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Preston
Preeta
International Banday School Society
Baptist Church
E. J. Benton
Benton
Kate Bell
Weston
Nannie Coley
Academy
W. M
Society
Avery
Wedding Drummer Battalion Hosts Homecoming Bride
On Friday night the Americus Light Infantry formed in ranks and marched to Mr P H Williams residence to greet their comrade C Hawkins newly returned from Buena Vista with his bride. They presented a silver water set and invited members to a reception with cake ice cream and soda. The event was merry, pleasant, and well received by all.
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Americus Light Infantry
P. H. Williams
C. Hawkins
Buena Vista
Hawkins
The Saother in Black. 2 Friday School Picnic in Dell
Friday last week the union picnic of four colored Sunday schools was held in the Dell. Five hundred and five attendees counted, with well dressed children marching in a pretty procession. A program featured prayers, recitations, an oration, songs, and a communal dinner, praised for good spirit among schools. White assistance helped serving, and a local boast highlighted self-sufficiency during the event.
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the Dell
Fm Mae
J. A. Davis
G. W. F. Phillips
Lilla Jones
Jamen Dawacy
Burt Jones la
Maron Banks
R. L. Brown
IL J. Martin
E. J. Martin
Andersonville
Richart Morris
Coors
Fish Pond Hall
Local social notes and personnel changes in Fort Gaines
Mrs Mamie McPhani ix visits her parents in the city. H D Watts leaves for Knights Templar encampment in Albany. Judy Hyatt was in town yesterday. He is with Harrix John son of Macon. Miss Clara Council returns home after extended visit with relatives. Miss Addie Parsley of Andersonville called home to a bedside. J A Miller of McTyier Miller retires due to ill health and will spend summer near Botteford. Judge Warran of the Republican gives a lecture on infant humanity.
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Mamie McPhani ix
H D. Watts
Knights Templar
Albany
Judy Hyatt
Harrix& Johnson
Macon
Clara Council
M. B. Council
Addie Parsley
Andersonville
A. J. Clarke
J. A. Miller
McTyier & Miller
Botteford
Judge Warran
Republican
Fort Gaines
Toilet Soaps Just Received at Davexromr's
At J A D FP Davexromr's the new stock arrives, priced reasonably and sensibly. Artesian well crew resumed work Tuesday morning removing the balge from the casing and planning further boring. Late yesterday work reached 273 feet deep.
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Davexromr’s
Rail routes and town trades spark Georgia board talks
The Board of Trade of Orlembes debated routing a Preston and Southville line to Lumpkin and considered a Columbus to Preston/Smithville corridor. J D Wilson urged a 35 mile link via Pineville, while Peabody weighed Columbus connections and regional trade impacts with Americus, Lumpkin, and Stewart County.
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Pee. Thurstay
Preston
Southville
Board of Trade of ‘Orlembes
Lumpkin
J. D. ‘Wilson
Pineville
Columbus
Pres
Kin
R Me
Stewart County
Cusseta
Pirewilio
Preaton
Pieston
Smithville
Colunbus
Marion
Webster, Lee and Terrell
Stewart and
Radelou
South Georgia
Albany
Thmasville
Tallahanoe Flords
Waldoaiy
Florida
Muscogee County
Peabody
Han
Mr. Wilson
Lomkin
Colambaa
Rowe
Wiilon L Bava
Tver
Colambas
Stewart Cenny
Georgia
Ren
Almivet
Amencos
Lumpkie
Sehley County
Anderson
Americus
Barna Vista
Canabas
Stewart
Columbia
Thun
Bobby
Central Railroad
Burt Columbus
Onde the Central
Rma Frm
The
Central
Mother’s Friend Promises Relief for Expectant Women
A 19th century testimonial piece touts Mother’s Friend for obstetrical preparation and delivery. Letters from a Missouri region physician and a local woman claim the remedy eased labor, sped recovery, and reduced suffering, with multiple endorsements from satisfied users.
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Waxelbaum & Co. Offers All Wool Suit At Ten Dollars
Prices do not always reflect value says waxelbaum firm as it debuts an all wool suit at $10 and Spring Silks at 4% per yard, claiming superior material and construction. The advertisement urges customers to inspect the Spring and Summer stock, noting the firm’s standing as leaders of fashion and market influence in the interest of patrons.
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Waxelbaum & Go
Firet Clase
Garmenta
Waxenbaum & Co
Smash Up on the Southwestern Causes Loss of Life
A chaotic scene last week at Waxelbaum’s with a severe smash up on the Southwestern. Reports indicate several hurt and women fainting due to a dropped CART WHEEL HAT display. Local merchants J. Waxelbaum & Co and J. Westaaum & Co advertise extensive stock, from children’s clothing to millinery, boots and silk goods, urging customers to visit their reopened stores and take advantage of wholesale pricing.
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Waxelbaum
J. Waxelbaum & Co
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