Were the People and Crisp Triumph Rally in Georgia
Thousands joined a grand Democratic victory celebration on Lamar Street. The procession featured the Americus Light Infantry Bumter Guards and speakers like Judge Crisp, Fort, and Hawkes, with fireworks, illuminated floats, and a symbolic burial of the G. O. P. amid cheers for Crisp and the tariff critique.
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Banda
Lamar Street
Artesian Well
Grand Marshall Council
Cordele Band
E. 8. West
Marshall
Jackson’street
Prince Hose Company
Mesars
Bivins
Henry Stanfield
Americus Light Infantry
Prince of Officers
H. C. Bagley
Bumter Light Guards
Brumby
Judge Crisp
Judge Fort
Hawkes
W. K. Wheatley
Felder
Thia Ire
Georgia
Charles F. Crisp
Sam
Delac
Billy Patterson
Penn+ in
Ben Harrison
Matt
Ben
Kinley
Bi Hawkins
Knauft
Americas
Smithville
Union Printers
City
Judge Chap
Congress
Wien
Crisp
Walsh
Levy
Guerry
Hardeman
Wheatley
Weill
W. M. Hawkes
Bumter County
Death of Miss Maude Reid at Sixteen
Miss Maude Reid daughter of Coot Reid from near the Plains died last week of fever and was buried in the family ground. She was sixteen, praised for a bright intellect and beauty and was to be married soon to a prominent city gentleman, who shares in the family sorrow. The Recorder extends heartfelt sympathy.
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Maude Reid
Coot Reid
Plains
Mth
Recorder
Handcoms Bar to Open Next to Allen House
Mr. Mike Schaefer of the B B Company Cincinnati is installing antique oak fixtures for a new bar beside the Allen House. The project, costing a little over $5,000, aims to yield one of the state’s finest bars. Schaefer, an experienced supervisor, expects completion by Wednesday. Frank McKenna of Albany will run the bar, which promises notable beauty.
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Mike Schaefer
B.& B. Company
Cincinnati
Allen House
Schaefer
Frank McKenna
Albany
Olds Inhabitant Mr Dixon Dies at Father of Local Pastor
Olds resident T B Dixon an early settler and father of Rev Rh W Dixon, longtime Methodist pastor, died Sunday noon at his six mile home. He lived a long, faithful life and was laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery after a three o clock funeral yesterday.
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T. B. Dixon
Bumter
Cty
Rh. W. Dixon
Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Tragedy at the Exposition Track A shootout ends in jail
A deadly shooting occurred at the exposition race track after a trotting race. T. C. Dawson of Glennville was attacked by Richard and Robert Howard and James Buckeratall, who fired thirteen shots, leaving Dawson with four bullet wounds and a knife injury. The brothers' motive linked to a prior marriage split, and all three are jailed awaiting trial as an inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Brecial
Exposition
T. C. Dawson
Glennville
Richard
Robert Howard
James Buckeratall
Dawson
Howards
Hon. W. C. Dawson
Eufaula
Howard's
Synod discusses education plans and attendance concerns
The second day of the Synod featured reports on a proposed university serving four southern states, with talks on Christian education and church publishing. Pastor Robert Adams apologized for lower attendance, noting closer to two thirds of expected guests, while Circus agent Oscar Raha announced French and Co’s show coming Friday.
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J. B. Shearer
D. D
Davidson College
N. C
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
South Georgia
Florida
J. K. Hazen
Richmond
J. T. Bruce
la Grange
E. M. Richardson
Memphis
Tenn
Robert Adams
Presbyterian Church
Prench & Co
Oscar Raho
French & Co
Raha
Recorder
A Delightful Evening Reception for Mr and Mrs Slappey
A reception at the groom’s father home celebrated the marriage of Mr T and the bride. Notable attendees from Americus, Andersonville, Macon, Ellaville and Sherman joined many friends in a memorable evening, with guests listed by town and name.
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Lula Wesson
Andersonville
Annie Woods
Macon
Katie Williams
Ellaville
Mitch Bolton
Laura Watts
Lella Watts
J. L. Mack
Americus
Charles Slappey
Sherman
A Bad Bedfellow Steals Roommates Promiss and More
John Cochran faced two warrants for theft after spending Sunday night with friends Henry Banks and Will Hamilton. He admitted taking money and a pocketbook, returning part of the cash and hiding the rest, and was sentenced by Judge Pilebury to twenty months in jail, ten months on each warrant.
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John Cochran
Cochran
Henry Banks
Will Hamilton
Pilebury
Jim Barrow Dies After Wounding and Illness
Jim Barrow died this morning around 2 o'clock after prior injuries from a pistol shot by Alex Duncan. He had been ill for some time and will be buried today at Mt. Zion. The article notes his death follows a past shooting reported in The Record Deer. An unrelated medical ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh.
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Jim Barrow
Alex Duncan
Mt. Zion
Prominent Life Policy Payout by Knights of Honor
Yesterday Mrs. D. P. Holloway received $2,000 from the Knights of Honor policy held by her late husband. Dr. Holloway’s death earlier left the funds tied up for two months. the full amount was released to Mrs. Holloway by D. K. Brinson. An advertisement touts P. P. P. as a cure for indigestion and a blood purifier, claimed to restore strength and appetite.
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D. P. Holloway
Knights of Honor
Dr. Holloway
Doctor Bosworth Not Accepting New Patients
Dr Bosworth in poor health cannot take more patients at this time. Those at a distance are asked to note the situation. He rarely stays in his office but will issue prompt notices in the columns when he can resume work for the public.
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Bosworth
Georgia Legislature Bills Introduced and Senate Committees Named
Special to Recouper from Atlanta November 12. The Georgia house pushed bills with local impact and debated second readings. Bills include inspectors of pile and fertilizers, state funds for diseased domestic animals, tax receiver duties, fence law, second marriages, branch of the State University, and Americus Savings Bank incorporation. The Senate announced committees and passed a resolution for a ten member Congressional Apportionment committee. Committee lists cover Agriculture, Education, Finance, Immigration, Internal Improvement, Military Affairs and more with named members.
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Atlanta
Jackson
Heard
Georgia
Twitty
Wooten
Dougherty
Hogan
Lincoln
Pope
Oglethorpe
State University
Congress
University of Georgia
Col. A. 8. Cutts
Sumter
Americus Savings Bank
Alliance Organization
House and
Senate
Eprron Recorder
General Assembly
M. V. Calvin
Richmond
House of Representatives
Henry L. Graves
Johnson
Williams
Cane
Academy of the Blind
W. E. Golden
Academy Deaf and Dumb
E. W
Kane
General Agriculture
C. T. Zachry
Sith
C. H. Ellington
J. P. Walker
Banks
M. O'Neal
W. F. Chandler
Three years ago Messia Harris and Payne plumbing firm grows big
Three years ago Messia Harris and Payne opened a modest plumbing shop. Now a leading state firm with vast work in sanitary fixtures. They handle college installs central depot contracts city hall church and private homes. New showroom and display space planned as work continues to expand.
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Messia, Harris & Payne
Americas
Smithville
M. B. Council
Dreahises a New Society and Trouble for Parker
A story from a historical newspaper recounts George Parker organizing a secret benevolent society among African Americans offering cheaper bacon and flour. Patrons Henry Walls and Watt Thomas paid $10 each for drawing cards. both received blanks and were swindled. A warrant was issued for Parker for cheating and dwindling, with the case to be heard today.
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George Parker
George
Henry Walls
Watt Thomas
Parker
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