Local notes stray through a fragmentary Georgia column
The fragmentary text mentions post nomination for Americue, a fine team match involving Mr Clay, and a shooting near a colored church with a man named Reulio seriously wounded. It also notes a wedding at Friendship, praise for the Smithville Enterprise editor, and a showcase of large lettuce specimens by Rev J O A Clark. A real estate broker Merrel Callaway is announced with promises of prompt service.
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Reulio
Sunda
Treaing
Friendship
Ns. W. Davis
Ad Tiaon
Smithville
Georgia
J. O. A. Clark
Ebbage
Henderson
New York
Newark
Lima
Simpson
Merre'l Callaway
Merre
Andersonville Picnic Draws Large Friday Crowd
Friday morning a large crowd from Americus and Buena Vista to attend the Sumter County Sunday School Association annual meeting and general picnic. About five hundred people were present as the meeting proceeded and a full report will follow. The event was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Sumter County
Union Colored Picnic Draws Hundreds In City Dell
Last Friday the colored Sunday Schools from Baptist Methodist Bethel Bethesda Olive and others held a union picnic in the dell. Five to six hundred people formed a long procession as provisions moved down the line. In the dell there were songs and talks before a dinner praised as the finest in years with many in attendance. The piece notes hunger and poor appetite, then pushes a patent medicine ad for bile beans claiming to restore digestion.
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Dell
The
Baptist
Methodiat
Bethel
Bethesda
Olive
Furee
Not an Editor by Request In Response to Public Remark
A reader denies being an editor of the Americas Republican and rejects accusations of editorial payment from W. T. McArthur. The letter defends journalistic independence, notes previous writings for Mr. Graham, and criticizes misattribution by the Fort Valley Mirror. The piece also mentions editorial responsibility and includes a humorous dental advertisement segment.
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Americas Republican
W. T. McArthur
McArthur
The
Republican
Graham
E. F. Hinrox
B. B
E. F. Hinton
Fort Valley Mirror
B. F. Hinton
Hinton
Bacon delegation to gubernatorial convention elected
The Democracy of Bill county met at noon with Hon. Robert Nesbit in charge. J. F. Hanson chaired the gathering and a solid Bacon delegation was chosen to attend the gubernatorial convention. A county executive committee was also selected.
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Opremi Vo Hbbynne
Macos
Bill County
Robert Nesbit
J. F. Hanson
No Ring in Sumter County Courts Denies Atlanta Control
A public card by O. Speer and Sumter officials denies any court house ring or clique tied to Atlanta. They affirm they act independently, rejecting claims of master influence and asserting loyalty to local processes. Signed May 24 1886 by Speer Sheriff White and other county officers.
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Gordon
Atlanta
A O. Speer
N. Fl. White
Jas
A. Wilson
W. H. Feagin
Jas. A. Stubbs
N. P
J.P. J.B. Pilsbury
L. J. Blaloor
J. H. Allen
Get Away Pursued by Sheriffs in White County Chase
Deputy Wilson, Sheriff White, and two deputies hunted a negro after an incident at Tillman’s place. The man, seen near Council and Williford’s warehouse, drew a pistol and fled toward East Americas. A pursuit continued into the woods but he escaped.
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Sherif White
East Americas
Wilson
White
Bill Fagin
Straw Hats and summer Shoes Cannon's Sqar Store
Stock rearing law in Georgia details stallion ownership and lien rights for one year after birth. Clerk fee twenty five cents. six month recording. State promotes stock rearing. notes planting vs farming distinction. Hon W H Davison of the 17th District considers State Senate nomination. lacks scramble for the office. experienced in legislature. described as prudent and Democrat.
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Georgia
Trac
W. H. Davison
Davison
Notice to Shippers on Rail Gauge Changes in 1886
Notice from Americus Georgia dated May 20 1886 warns that no messengers will ride the Contra railroad on June 1 and none on the Southwestern railroad on May 31 due to a gauge change. Shippers must note express matter received from May 29 to June 1 and divert shipments to each station for delivery.
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Americus
Coopzn
AcEsi
Deastra
Contra
Southwestern
Ile Ion
Oun Lg
Barber Shop Political Scramble Ends in Mayhem
In a crowded barber shop a heated gubernatorial debate erupts into a brawl as the doctor and cotton dealer clash over Gordon Bacon and Joe Brown. Chairs topple, towels fly, and patrons flee before a committee imposes a peace and bans further joint discussions in the shop.
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Police Gazette
Hal
Gordon
Senate
Tilden
Hayes
South
Bacon
Joe Brown Constitution
Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Old Joe Brown
Ben Hill
Wuenras
Consumption Cured By Simple Vegetable Remedy
A retired East India physician shares a free recipe for a plant based cure for Consumption bronchitis laryngeal and nervous disorders. The note claims rapid permanent relief after trials in thousands of cases and offers to mail the recipe in German French or English with full directions upon request to W A Novas Rochester New York with stamp. An accompanying note from Captain W H Harrison clarifies a prior newspaper item and acknowledges no intention to misrepresent the Captain.
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East India
W. A. Novas
Power's
Fashionable Spring and Summer Millinery Sale
Fashionable millinery new stock announced directly from leading manufacturers. Full line of hats and bonnets trimmed and untrimmed, plus flowers feathers wreaths ornaments and more. Prices stated as satisfactory.
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Joux R. Szaw
Local Fence Vote Analysis At Hannabatchee
Report from Hannabatchee shows Wednesday election on the fence question ended with a 67 vote majority against fencing. The town in Georgia is noted for garden apothecary shops and general store activity. Davenport brothers advertise soda tickets offering Ginger Ale and Mineral Waters at tiered prices.
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Hannabatchee
Hannahatchee
Boathwear
Georgia
Maytt
J. A
D. F. Davenport
The Baby Road Shows Healthy Earnings For Georgia Line
A financial clipping from the Atlanta Constitution notes the Americas route, called the baby road, as a healthy child ready to mature into a self sustaining line. It cost about 200000 dollars, funded by a 100000 dollar first mortgage and common subscriptions. Monthly gross earnings reach about 9487.67 dollars with expenses of 1077 and interest 589, leaving a net of 777.34 dollars, about a high return on capital stock. The report predicts expansion toward the Atlanta and Hawkinsville road.
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Atlanta Constitution
Americas
Preston
Lampkin
Attck
Atlanta
Hawkinsville
Road work advances toward Macon with six hundred laborers
The Macon correspondent notes the Dublin to Gallivare mill road has six hundred laborers at work, starting six miles beyond Jeffersonville and heading to Macon. They expect to reach Macon by mid August, with Macon area grading yet to be located. Ivis aims to have the line ready for crepe shipments. Directors Warren and visiting English capitalists are delayed, delaying progress.
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Macon
Dublin
The
Constitution
Gallivare
Ivis
Mr. Warren
8. D. & W. Railroad
Ameriond
Savannah
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Guaranteed Satisfaction Box price
In this 19th century style notice Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as a universal remedy for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains and other conditions. It promises positive cure or money refunded at 25 cents per box and lists Dr. B J Eldridge as the local seller.
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Bucklen
B. J. Eldridge
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