Cotton Market Americus GA Nov 5 1890 and local notices
Market quiet with new warehouse manager C W Felder resigning and J W Wells appointed, E L Bell named scalesman. Local notices include re election of Capt J H Allen as Clerk of the Superior Court Sumter County. Announcements of a Desoto marriage Annie Pryor to Frank Wilson, a Walnut wood project for W Harrold, and the Colored Farmers Alliance planning stock in Americus with a bank meeting Nov 10. Also Cook’s Pharmacy ad for prescriptions and family receipts.
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C. W. Felder
Alliance
J. W. Wells
Scalesman
E. L. Bell
Wade Scalesman
J.H. Allen
Superior Court
Sumter County
Capt. Allen
Annie Pryor
Frank Wilson
Americus
Wilson
Colored Farmers Alliance
Colored Alliance
Plaine
Sumter
Public School Notice Closes November 20 Report
Public schools in Miter County announce closing on November 20. Officials urge pais noha who have taught public miter county positions to review Rennet Reports for final status and certification.
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Pais Noha
Miter
Rennet
New Passenger Depot Planned for Americus by Central Railroad
The Central Railroad advances a plan for a larger, more attractive passenger depot at the foot of Hampton Street near Central Park. The route would avoid side tracks, freeing yards for freight, with park improvements and a new roadway to connect tracks and streetcar lines. Construction to begin after surveys.
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Central Railroad
Americus
Felder
Maj. W. L. Glessner
Hampton’street
Maj. Glessner
Bavana “Hy
Gabbitt
W. H. Hunter
Hunter
Capt. McKenzie
A. B. Harrold
Hampton Street
Central Park
Water Works
Cotton Avenue
J. A. Connelly
Messrs
Hunter and McKenzie
Americas
Democratic Executive Committee Sets Nov 21 Primary
The Democratic Executive Committee met and ordered a county offices primary for November 21 as a measure to avoid scramble. Members urged full voter turnout next Tuesday and pledged to encourage a complete vote. Dick Wixpear announces candidacy for Sumter County Tax Collector subject to the Democratic primary. Will sell urban property in a big bargain, per real estate ad.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Sumter County
Dick Wixpear
w-St
Callaway
Imap
Old Pleas Hart Dead in Sumter 102 Years Old
A lengthy obituary recalling Old Pleas Hart, once a famed fiddler in Sumter and surrounding counties, who died at his daughter's Plains of Dura home at 102. The piece laments lost slave-era memories, praises his music that accompanied Christmas and New Year festivities, and honors his role in Southern heritage as a beloved longtime enslaved companion to a Southern master.
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Hart
Sumter
Schley
Lee
Webster
Darky
Dura
Genegra
Chley County
Central Depot Contract Awarded to Albany Notable
The contract for the new passenger depot goes to Mr J B Jay of Albany. He has inspected the site and plans to begin early next week, likely Monday, aiming to finish by January first. If crew and funds permit, the city will have a handsome and convenient depot soon.
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J. 8. Jay
Albany
Webster County Primary Ordered for County Offices
The Democratic Executive Committee of Webster met November 1, 1890, to order a primary election on Saturday the 15th for nominating county officers. Returns to Preston County, with O. G. Tracy as chairman.
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Webster
Preston
G. Tracy
A S A Club Seeks Home With Ambitious Fund Drive
The Americas Social Athlet ic club announces a plan to form a stock company and build a club house rivaling any in the state. In a four hour drive yesterday they secured 4500 in subscriptions and expect further generous support as they push to raise 10000 for an elegant, enlarged social home for members.
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The
Americas Social Athelotic Club
Eoon
Americus
Fonterday
Say Loud bar to get new fixtures after election day
Boxes and packages arrived at Mr W T Ragans Say Loud bar and restaurant containing new fixtures to be installed next Tuesday when the bar closes for election day. The second story overhaul will follow in a few weeks making the San Souci a premier resort.
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W. T. Ragan
Ragan
San Souci
Mont Fantidious
Bailey's Haberdashery Promises Wide Underwear Line
W D Bailey's Haberdashery promotes a full range of underwear neckwear and blue footwear with handsome styles for all body types. It guarantees the lowest prices and clearly states one price to everyone while advertising a large weekly exhibition.
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W D. Bailey
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Auioron i
AL . Ech Street
G T. Miller
M. D
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Bulgeon
Omice
Enport
Princestre
Ee Tawkins
C.A. Brook
Hawkins & Brooks
Wsicans
Georgia
Old Granber
W. J. Builard
5Th Avenue
Columbus
New York
London
W. P. Burt
J. J. Worsham
Hotels
Hotel DE Hamilton
Hele
H. Tommey
Propriir
Wesson House
Erson Ville
Mra. P. V. Wea
Iydentf
A. Dunn
P.R Stanfield
Tical Shoemaker
S.H. Holsey
Arthur On
Blore
Lawyers
E- A. Hawkins
Bney AT Law
Prayberry Corner
Mmons & Kimbrough
Lseys AT Law
Arlow Block
Butt & Lumpkin
Bneys AT Law
Amortens
Ein Burrow
Lalock
Exey AT Law
Branch Alliance High School
Ameribe
Sum
Uble Brewing
E S.A. M
Central
Pearl Onion
Red
Hall
Ling & Silver
Ricker & Bro
Americus, Ga
Eck
Pi Erico Recorder
Szorgi
Telefhone
Joiner & Nicholson
W.W.C
Cook's Pharmacy
Ana
Cook's
Lee Street
Artesian Well
the Central
Nesso
Central Depot
Ombsra
A. S. A. Club
Recordken
H. Collins
Antioch Primitive Baptist Association
Cdl
Macon
Eatonton
J.E. Sullivan & Son
Abbott
W. D. Bailey
Fate Desher
W. D
Bailey's Haberdashery
Coles New de
W.D. Bailey
Haberdashery
Ziegler
Dard Alverware Co
Boston
Mass
Allen. House
Slappey Corner
Allen House
Wailland
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