Americus Recorder: Daily Weekly Papers and Local News
Americus Recorder issue notes daily and weekly editions with differing prices, describes broad circulation in southwest Georgia counties, and lists local items such as embezzlement indictments, pony sales, visits, injuries, infrastructure improvements, and social events. Includes obituary, fire, and crime briefs, plus a regional cotton receipts update and advertisements.
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Americus Recorder
Georgia
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Work Begins to Convert Eastern Division to Standard Gauge
The Eastern division of the A P and L railroad starts widening to standard gauge with over a hundred workers moving from Huntington to Americus to remove narrow gauge ties. Freight volume has forced the change, while the Western division remains narrow for now. A. P and L hires former Central railroad agent Mr. D Rogers in Americus, and local notices thank old citizens for rail service. A scaffold accident injures four pieces of scantling, and calico prices drop as Johnson notes cheaper fabric in Americas than New England.
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Recorder
Hawkins
Huntington
Ocmulgee
Americus
D. Rogers
Central Railroad
Fort Valley
The
Central
Rogers
Perry
J. M. Bryant
National Cemetery
Andersonville
New England States
Americas
New England
Accidental Foot Shot During Attempted Theft Near Perry Home
Tuesday night in the 15th district Mr William Perry attempted to shoot a negro thief on his premises not realizing his pistol was cocked and fired striking himself in the foot. Dr Westbrook treated the wound and Perry faced a brief layoff. The town was the butt of a quip about gas lighting at the opera and Stewart Court rapidly progressed with many criminal docket cases disposed of by Judge Fort plan to adjourn.
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Otto
Atlanta
J. Henry Jordan
Forsyth Street
J. Henry
Americus
Bhot Himaeh
William Perry
Dr. Westbrook
Mr. Perry
Stewart Court
Stewart
Fort
New Agent Al Pool Appointed at Americus Depot
Al Pool has been appointed freight agent at the A P L depot in Americus after contesting with the Central road for four years. The note lauds him as a deserving young man and expresses pride at his selection.
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al. Pool
Central Road
Americus
Another Conductor Appointed on A P and TL Line
Mr W Hudson son of Col C B Huslam is named conductor on a construction train on the A P and TL road. He has been with the road from the start and is rewarded for his steady service and good work.
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W. 2. Hudson
Col
C. B. Huslam
Hudson
Macon aims for a grand firemen tournament
The Macon Telegraph reports a proposed April eleventh firemen tournament for volunteer departments. Wide-Awakes likely present for best ever average. Prizes are set at 1000 first, 500 second, 250 third with teams from across the United States, including Black Hawk from the West, expected to attend.
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Macon
Jones
United States
Hawke
Yesr
Georgia
Colorado
Bar Admission and Local Business Notes in Americus
W H Mobley nephew of Hon C F Crisp admitted to the bar in Lumpkin after studying in Americus with B P Hollis. He plans to return to Washington DC to complete work before locating. Mrs M L Dykes of Andersonville bought Cheeves Bros merchandise stock for $ three and a half percent bid, with a mortgage of about $575. Col C H Wooten resigns from A P and T Warehouse and Compress Company. no successor named.
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W. H. Mobley
C. F. Crisp
Lumpkin
Americus
B. P. Hollis
Washington, D. C
Cheeves Brow
M. L. Dykes
Andersonville
Cheeves Bros
Col
C. H. Wooten
Columbus Exposition Promises Grand Showing November Fourth
The managers of the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition in Columbus plan a grand opening on Thursday November 4. They are combining attractions to draw crowds and expect success.
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Columbus Exposition
Columbus
Stewart Court Adjourns After Week-Long Session
Stewart court adjourned Tuesday night after a week and two days of business. The Lumpkin Independent credits Judge Allen Fort and Solicitor-General Hudson for the courteous and effective handling of court disputes.
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Stewart
Lumpkin Independent
Allen Fort
Hudson
Water Works Ad Offers Modern Fixtures
Water Works advertisement urges Miller McCall to supply fountains piplogs basins and other fixtures to enhance the water works. Readers are invited to view a selection intended to make water service a comfort and luxury for consumers.
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Miller McCall
Fitzgerald and Fussell Promote the Junton Cigar in Americus
Fitzgerald and Fussell act as sole agents for the celebrated Junton cigar in Americus osm, highlighting exclusive distribution and local availability for smokers seeking the renowned blend.
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Fitzgerald & Fussell
Americus
Osm
Cotton Factories Outlook Boosts Southern Prospects
The Baltimore Manufacturers' Record notes steady prosperity among New England cotton firms with 32 concerns paying dividends totaling 1,385,100 on 17,105,000 in capital. While Northern mills face winter pauses and transport costs, the South offers cheaper labor, no icebound downtime, and saved freight and middlemen profits, suggesting strong potential gains for Southern spinners and urging Georgia readers to support Cotton Factory subscriptions.
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Baltimore
New England
Fall River
South
Georgia
Overcoat Theft Suspect Arrested After Sale Offer
Coot Jones, a colored porter at Pat Williams store, reported his overcoat missing. Jas Patrick, a colored Marion county man, wore the coat into the store and refused to return it, was arrested, then offered to buy the coat back. Coot accepted and the man was released.
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Coot Jones
Pat Williams
Jas
Patrick
Marion County
Banner county notes mix of politics and mishaps
Sumter county faces a small increase in state school appropriation this year about 50 dollars more than last year and Lumpkin hosts a large audience for C F Crisp urging Democrat turnout. A runaway team incident near Bell and Buchanan causes no injuries, while local fines in Mayor's Court are settled or unpaid. Farmers urged to sow oats rye and wheat amid favorable conditions. Log Cabin remedies marketed as pure vegetable products at 25 cents a bottle.
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Mize
Sumter
Banner County
Power struggles amid Georgia Central owners war
Rumors swirl of Raoul faction seeking to reinstate Central’s former president and oust Gen. Alexander with Judge Chisholm and Swann as key backers. Inman’s stance murky. factions clash over Georgia Company control and Terminal leadership. Delicate balance of directors and Georgia citizenship rules noted amid possible personnel shifts. Excursion rates and new art studio notice append the page.
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Macon
Georgia Central
Raoul
Central
Alexander
Chisholm
Swann
John H. Inman
Percy Pine
Georgia Company
Plant
Calhouns
Hollins
Pine
Southwestern
Moses Taylor
Wadley
Taylor
Wadley-Raoul
John Inman
Inman
Inman- Hollins Mill
Georgia
Eden and Americus
MR. Inman
Terminal Company
Whisholm
Pat Calhoun
Hall
Eden
Americus
Gen. Alexander
The
Sam
Raove
Taman
Dundereland
Judge Chisholm
WIL Central Railroad
New
Georg of Pany
Inman Stants
Jd Cholm
York
Sumter Exhibit Shipped First Car Load to Macon
Captain J F Ross sent the opening car load for Sumter county exhibit to Macon. Observers note a wide range of articles in the wagons, suggesting other counties may need to unite to challenge Sumter. Also a warning against worthless patent cures emphasizes Botanic Blood Balm as a genuine remedy.
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Sumter
J. F. Ross
Macon
Sumter County
Inside History of the Terminal Deal Revealed
A Savannah Morning News report details friction within the Georgia company directory over bond issuance and road construction. It notes Inman’s concerns, potential board changes, and the Terminal company’s likely retention of the Georgia firm amid plans for future railroad moves and leadership shifts.
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Savannah
Hollins
Dennison
Rice
Belmont
Georgia Company
Toman-Calhoun Hartridge
Inman
Holling
Tomay
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American Offa
Kumter F County
Websterer County
Stewart Superior Court
J. W. Hope
Texas
Lockett & Elam
C. C. Hawkins
Ben Weaver
A. P. & L. Company
J. A. J. Wilder
Surster’s Hare
Col. Cutts
Democratic Executive Committee
Bomter
Nation
Democratic Campaign Fund
Oglethorpe
B. H. Wilkinsdon
Lampkin
I. W. Patterson
Lexington
Prince Bros
Frank Herndon
Lyman Hall
Little Lyman Hall
J. E. Hall
Lyman
Negro Hart
Jim Williams
A. C. Alexander
Lee Street
Bucket Brigade
Warner
Warner's Safe
All Gruggivt
Getélin Perry & Brown's
Glover
Worcester
Mass
Americus Guano Company
Hon. C. F. Crisp
G. W. Glover
Bell & Buchanan's
Gus Overton
Oshkosh
Jo Lock
Jas. Dens
Scate Fair
Chattahoochee Valley Exposition
Augusta Exposition
Fair
Exposition Grounds
Augusta
Patton McClintock
Kentucky
Millersburg
Messia
J. K. Prince
College Street
N.G. Prince
Cotton Avenue
Goorgig Se Company
Jitd Irsut
Ful CIA
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