Middling to Florida and Jacksonville moves reported
The text notes Hiram Fretwell returning to Jacksonville after years with A T Oliver in talA city. It also mentions a crowded Central depot yard, Columbus train delays, and a Mil and Gin Burned at John P Fort's Pope place in Lee county with eight to ten bales of cotton lost and two thousand dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Hiram Fretwell
A.T. Oliver
Tala City
Jacksonville
Fla
Fretwell
Central Depot
Columbus
Central
John P. Fort
Macon
Pope Place
Lee County
Will of late A Furlow probated. heirs contest validity
The will of the late A Furlow was probated before Ordinary Speer, with caveators Walter and Will Furlow appealing to the Superior Court claiming lack of testamentary capacity. T. M. Furlow Jr of Jackson is named as the sole heir. Also noted are a packing cotton price change and a fish fry at Capt. A C Bell’s store, plus local notes on a pecan nut, a near steam engine accident, and Prof. L D Lockhart leaving Americus for Columbia, D C.
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A. Furlow
Speer
Walter
Will Furlow
T. M. Furlow, Jr
Jackson, Ga
Cotton Seed Hulls and Meal Offerings Expanded
Amicus Guano Company announces readiness to supply fresh cotton seed hulls and cotton meal. Product line includes hulls intended for feed and meal for various agricultural uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameicus Guano Company
Riot on muddy street ends in beating and brick attack
Saturday afternoon a quarrel between J W Murray and a negro named Henry Danies on a muddy crossing led to blows with a flat and a brick. Police intervened to restore order as boisterous bystanders threatened trouble.
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J. W. Murray
J. J. Murray
Henry Danies
Murray
Henry
Granberry’s Corner
Rylander’s Corner
Lingo
Public Sale of Mule Colt and Wagon in County Court
Bailiff J W Cobb conducted a public sale at the courthouse for the property of Lovie Dawdle to satisfy a county court mortgage for H R Johnson. The mule sold for 136, the colt for 25, and the wagon for 15, totaling 176 dollars with 157.75 principal, 12 interest, and 16 attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cobb
Lovie Dawdle
H. R. Johnson
Mr. Cobb
Elin
Milledgeville to House Girls Industrial School Location
Senate finance committee backed raising the appropriation to 35000 dollars for a Girls Industrial School and urged placing it at Milledgeville in the old executive mansion site to speed passage. The plan aims to locate the school at Milledgeville despite competing towns. Pee A Bad Fall. Mr Dodson fell into a ten foot cut beside the depot after mistaking the freight stops for the passenger depot and injured his back. He was resting as well as could be expected.
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Senate
Milledgeville
Pee
A. Dodson
DeSoto
A Card to the Public Entertains Local Moves
A notice from Dr. J. M. Bosworth announces he may close his Americus office to stay near Atlanta. Patients outside Americus urged to seek service now and attend to ongoing treatments. Brunswick line suffers delays from drought and low water on the Altamaha river. A social at Mrs. N H White’s home honors Miss Leila Raiford with a candy pulling gathering of about ten couples.
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Atlanta
Americus
J. M. Boswortha
M.D
Brunswick Times
Savannah
Ameritus
Montgomery
Altamaha River
Sweeney
Swan
Deer's Bluff
Abbeville
Brunswick and Western
Altamana
N. H. White
Leila Raiford
New Industry Arrives as Hagerman Seeks Americus Site
Mr. C. E. Hagerman of Louisville visits Americus by Friday, registers at the Allen House, and surveys city for locating his candy and cracker factory. He aims to move operations south to avoid Louisville competition, seeks suitable quarters, may cover candles jellies preserves apple butter cider vinegar and crackers in one plant, but needs additional room to include the cracker line.
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C. E. Hagerman
Louisville
Allen House
Hagerman
Americus
Wanted to Rent Portable combined engine and boiler
AMERICUS GUANO Co. seeks to rent for two or three months a portable combined engine and boiler of 12 or 15 horsepower. Septad-wif dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Guano Co
Pardoned by Governor Gordon for Dave Jones
Through attorneys Simmons and Kimbrough Dave Jones a colored man from Lee County was pardoned by Governor Gordon on Friday. He had been sentenced in 1875 to thirty years for killing the Mason Brothers of Leesburg and had served fourteen years. The petition was argued by Lee County citizens.
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Messrs. Simmons & Kimbrough
Dave Jones
Gordon
State
Lee County
Mason Brothers
Leesburg
Lee
Gresham Named East Division Supervisor at railroad
The well known railroad man Mr Thos Gresham of the city is appointed Supervisor of the Eastern division of the A.M. road. James Robinson, his son in law, becomes section boss in the city. The appointment honors Mr Gresham and is expected to meet management approval.
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Thos, Gresham
James Robinson
Gresham
Cordele Man Injured After Jumping From Train
Friday at Cordele Mr D M Borum of this city rode with his wife and baby on the G F & G road car toward town. He attempted to jump off near theross ing but slipped, wrenched his back and sustained injuries. He was laid up at Unadilla yesterday and expected to reach home today.
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Cordele
D. M. Borum
Lightning Strike At Residence On Jackson and Jefferson Streets
A residence owned by Mr. T. B. Greene on the corner of Jackson and Jefferson streets was struck by lightning Saturday around 11:30 AM. A hole appeared in the roof and the bolt traveled through the dining room into the cook room. Mrs. Greene was greatly frightened but no other damage occurred. The Weekly Cotton Report notes a better week with higher prices and shipments matching receipts while stock remains steady. WILLIFORD, MATHEWS & CO advertise children’s shoes as superior value and invite customers to visit for fittings.
The Militia Meeting Plans American City Company
A large audience at Wide Awake Hall endorsed organizing a local militia company in Americus. Capt Shaffer led talks on subscriptions. a six member committee was formed to gather funds from business leaders and report progress at the next meeting. A membership committee was also appointed and fifty-two names were read.
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Bolton
C. L. Glessner
Capt. Shaffer
Messrs
J. H. Shaffer
S. Harper
Will Jones
Jno
T. Argo
C. W. Lamar
Esera
Shaffer
Jones
Harper
Sveral
Perry
Forsyth
Milledgeville
Albany
Americus
Ore
Macon
United States
Special State Paik train to Macon for State Fair
Central of Georgia runs a special State Fair excursion from Cuthbert to Macon on Wednesday the 23rd. Depart Cuthbert 4:00 AM, Americus 6:00 AM, arrive Macon 9:15 AM. Return Macon 5:05 PM, Americus 6:30 PM, arrive Cuthbert 10:40 PM. Round trip fare Americus to Macon and return $1.00, valid through November 3. Includes grounds excursion. Warren, Agent.
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Central of Georgia
Cuthbert
Macon
Americus
Macau
Lorr Warren
Agel
Official Council Proceedings Read At Americus Ga
City council minutes show mayor and aldermen present with two absent. Readings include sewer connections ordinance referral and coin work under director, fire department inquiry on Hartlet stand, and multiple bills paid or referred. Absent names include Aldermen Mathews Adal. finance committee extended time on Elbert Hean petition.
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Felver
Ald
Joxsey
Mack
Mathews
Adal
Finance Committee
Elbert Hean
Lew
William
R. J. Perry
Hartlet
Southern Express Co
Frank Brown
Jno, Bass
H. Williams
Hill & di
Emma Arnett
Scofield & Son
A & Ott Manufacturing Co
Americas Figat Co
Hattie Martin
D. K. Brunsox
All in a Rush Dress Goods and Silks Offerings
A fragmentary advertisement notes a busy rush in meat trade and broad stock variety. It highlights Dress Goods and Silks, Knotted Bikes, Braided Sashes, Ornament Corded Gims, Cloak stock, Misses goods, and a large sale on boys wear. A local theater crowd applauds a young performer at the oper last night.
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Americas
Cora van Tasrel
Oper
Whe
Stoner
Hethariet
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Seri City Recorder
I. Stanfield
Joiner & Nicholson
Malaga Chapel
Bbarrel Atmore
Beases Atmore
California
E. L
Satteee Oe
C. A. Bell
A.C. Bell
P. H. Williams
A. B. Duncan
L. D. Lockhart
Columbia, D. C
W. A. Malone
Plano
Southweet George
Col
Henry Dante
Americus Toe
Jowest, Williford, Mathhews & Co
Militia
Baya
Cook’s Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Mina Smith
Bill Smith
Mine Mooth
D. F. Davenport
John W. Masury & Son
I Williford, Matthews
Bank of Amer
Brunswick
Jersey
Wheeler
A. J. Cleghorn & Co
Cotton
Confederate Veterans
Confederate Veterans’ Association of
Confederate’ Veterans’ Association
Georgia
Confederate Veterans of
Jesup
Robingson
Lowlow
Counsil Procee
Mr Mati
Fait
Pris
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