Election to be held on 27th to vote on stock at large
Scattered notices report an election to be held in the town district on the 27th to decide if stock shall be allowed to at large. Died Carrie Lowe, daughter of Neely Lowe, died at Buena Friday after a brief illness. Miss Carrie, a charming young lady, was beloved by many mourners. A pair of horses, Black Jack and Diamond, are offered by Prince Bros, valued at seven hundred dollars. Receiver appointed in Northern creditors case. G W Glover named as receiver after injunction filed to halt disposals of goods from Jackson & Vigal. Leesburg court to hear ongoing matter amid rumors and complexities. Fort court action on fees dispute between county and superior court solicitors continues.
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Speer
Iss Carrie
Neely Lowe
Buena
Miss Carrie
A A. Jey
J. O. Mathews
A & Vigal
Mount Leesburg
Solicitor County Court
Iity
Ty Court
Pilsbury
Buena Vista
Geneva
Rumor of planned assault on jailed Blackman ignites tensions
Rumors claim a group from Schley county intends to seize and hang Blackman, jailed in Sum County for murder of 6 Tondee. Authorities mobilize. city police doubled and militia prepared, awaiting any action to prevent a mob. No confirmation available, officials say they will not allow violence.
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Blackman
Sum County
Tondee
Schley County
Ells Bros Railroad Sows Largest Show in the World
Ells Bros Railroad Sows, The Largest Show in the World, touring with a splendid, popular, and honorably conducted menagerie, circus, caravan and museum. The company plans noon and evening entertainments on Thursday November 19, with daily exhibitions due to huge crowds. Excursions are arranged from within fifty miles, and the tented show claims the world’s only blood-sweating hippopotami and remarkable giraffes among a 200-strong all-star cast. the organizers promise an unparalleled display and strong local turnout.
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Americas
Messrs. Sells
New Remedies and Ear Glue Mischief
A young man in the city suffered an ear ache and was tricked by a wag who heated glue and inserted cotton in his ear. The glue hardened, forcing him to seek medical help. A roommate pair also featured, with a prank using tooth powders to counter another’s sponging, ending with a quinine swap.
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Spanger
Prosperous Farmer Major Cobb and Family Stay at the Kimball
Major Jom A Cobb and his wife of Americus rest at the Kimball for several days. He is a leading farmer with 1800 bales of cotton 17000 bushels of corn and other crops. He notes a yearly 12000 bushels corn requirement and a 5000 bushel surplus for sale. He has kept farming since the war with rare purchases of corn and raises cattle and hogs for meat.
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Jom A. Cobb
Americus
Kimball
Major Cobb
Wide-Awake Cigars Shipments Reported by Local Firms
Wide-Awake Cigars received in a large shipment for Mossie Wooten Ford and Wide-Awake partners. Boxes feature a daisy design with a photograph of the Wide-Awake squad. The cigars praised as excellent and well made. Wide-Awake group reportedly investing heavily in this brand.
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Mossie, Wooten & Ford
Export Cotton From Americus Heads East Amid Rail Dreams
Cotton shipments from Americus to European mills continue, with nearly two thousand bales sent over the past month to Prave Bohemia and Vienna on cable drafts drawn through Bank of Americus and N M von Rothschilds and the Anglo Austrian Bank. A proposed East Tennessee railroad would cut freight to ports and boost cotton receipts, potentially doubling them within three years if Albany freight advantages arrive. Look out for the East Tennessee engine when the whistle blows.
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Hs Sa
Prave
Bohemia
Vienna
Austrie
Bank of Americus
N. M. von Rothschild & Sons
Anglo- Austrian Bank
London
Americusas
Tennessee
Exustman
Add
Americas
Albany
East Tennessee
County Court Sentences Six Month Chain Gang Detainees
County Court convened with Judge Pilabury. Henry Worthy jailed for wife beating with 25 dollar fine or four months on chain gang. Allen Dumas Fate Cunningham Elijah Green sentenced to six months in chain gang for carrying concealed weapons. Dorman not guilty. Furlow acquitted. Ben Lewis a misdemeanor discharge. Homer Dolly Dorsov bonds forfeited for larceny.
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Pilabury
Henry Worthy
L. P. Dorman
Claiborne Furlow
Allen Dumas
Fate Cunningham
Elijah Green
Pilsbury
Ben Lewis
Homer
Dolly Dorsov
Ana Rance
Excelsion and political jabs in postwar era verse
A fragmented verse piece mocks Republican rivals with political digs and regional jabs. It lampoons figures like Foraker and Mahone, cites the slogan Excelsior, and hurls cheeky tirades about the South, aiming at partisan vitriol without cohesive narrative.
Don’t Attempt It Don’t Cheat the Editor Subscriptions
A fragment warns against trying to cheat the editor of a paper subscription or any sum. It cautions that editors will retaliate if harmed by deceit and suggests political or public favors may backfire. The tone is admonitory and periodical in flavor.
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Bill Nye Eaye
Uchee Valley in the Octover Sunlit Past of Marion County
A nostalgic portrait of Uchee Valley and Marion County, recalling pioneer life. Descriptions cover beech, oak, hickory forests, abundant crops, and self-sufficient farming. It recalls old homesteads, rural customs, and notable historic sites like Redbone campground and Ramah as memories fade into the present.
Cheeves Dies in Jail Before Murder Trial
Reports of George W. Cheaves in Fulton county jail grew dire as he deteriorated mentally and physically. He died Thursday at noon after a month of no eating and failing recognition, his remains sent to Fort Valley for interment. The text portrays his shooting of a longtime friend as the act of a mad man.
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Cheeves
George W. Cheaves
Fulton County
T. H. Pickett
Farmer's Restaurant Taken Over by W D Smith
A note praising Farmer's Restaurant now operated by Mr W D Smith. The writer claims strong culinary style led by Sam Coleman, backed by the Recorder Force after a humorous clash involving oysters and other dishes. Readers urged to sample the fare themselves.
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W. D. Smith
Sam Coleman
City-edge farm for sale advertised as a bargain
A notice urges buyers to call the office to inquire about a nice little farm on the city edge offered at a bargain price. The compact ad emphasizes accessible location and a prompt inquiry.
New York Store J Warelbaim and 60
Our dress goods are exclusive to our own styles. We buy direct from manufacturers and never from traveling salesmen. Tom, Dick and Harry beware. open doors are not allowed. J Waxelbaum and Co.
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New York
J Warelbaim & 60
Tom
Harry
J. Waxelbaum
J Waxelbaum and Co Boots Shoes and Dress Goods Ad
An old advertisement claims low prices come from buying leverage not selling. J Waxelbaum & Co promises unbeatable stock of boots and shoes, ladies furnishings and underwear, fine dress goods and novelties, and asserts elite selection for the region. Customers urged to call and be convinced.
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J. Waxelbaum & CO
Carpet and clothing sale marks retirement in Georgia
We retire from the carpet business and will sell carpets below New York wholesale. Our stock of boys and youths clothing is the largest in Southwest Georgia and is being reduced at a sacrifice sale by J. Waxelbaum & Co.
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New York
J. Waxelbaum & CO
Georgia
J. Waxelbaum & CQ
Our Clothing Firm Announces Season Closeout
Our clothing business this season has been the largest we ever had. We are closing them out with a small margin to reduce stock.
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J. Waxelbaum
Dress Goods and Silks Lead in Style and Price
In Dress Goods Silks and Velvets we are leaders and controllers of styles and prices. J Waxelbaum & Co report enormous sales in Fancy Goods and novelties and offer a large line at wholesale and retail prices. In Cloaks Circulars and News Markets we are headquarters manufacturing every garment we sell and retailing them at prices competitors pay.
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J. Waxelbaum
I. Waxelbaum
J. Waxelbaum & CO
Big stock sale promises 25 percent savings for many goods
A bold ad claims vast stocks and low prices across dry goods clothing booze shoes and more. It asserts customers save 25 percent and can choose from a large line, urging readers to buy locally rather than elsewhere.
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J. Waxelbaum
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