Cotton Market and Local Highlights From Americus GA
Cotton market notes from Axminicus Georgia dated November 18 1880 report rail and wagon receipts totaling 238 and 33 057 34. Georgia Synod of Presbyterians will meet in Americus next year with preaching by Ray J H Corly from Fort Gaines at Church Hill on the 17th. Building work continues on Church Street with cottages rising. Rope pieces from a Willie Williams hanging dispersed among railroad workers. First loan of 400 dollars from Inter-State Building and Loan Association of Columbus approved in Americus. Miss Fannie Bell Coker to Mr Ash Egg Thompson wed at Presbyterian church. Special train from Americus to Abbeville praised. Gospel tent of Americus district now at La Gross with large crowds. Cross wires on electric street railway updated by G F Wells crew. Lee Superior Court adjourned with limited business due to absent lawyers tied to county cases. A reckless driver toppled a gas post near Finn and Lee. A new mail route established Americus Columbus via Buena Vista easing commerce. Mr W C Coker returns from Oregon after thirteen years away and plans to visit Americus.
Complaint Column Opens at The Recorpes
The Recorpes announces a new complaint column inviting readers to send grievances for public airing. Citizens may submit concerns to help address evils and promote accountability in the community.
Telegraph line sold to Western Union by local owners
Bold Ont. Messrs. Jackson and Stokes, owners of the telegraph line from this city to Buena Vista, have sold the line to the Western Union Company through Mr. A. B. Harrold. The line is being extended from Buena Vista to Columbus and will be completed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Jackson & Stokes
Buena Vista
Western Union Company
A. B. Harrold
Columbus
Convicts Moved to McRae Camps and Rail Schedule Change
Carried Dr Gee Pollard Isaac Dorsey and James Williams three prisoners convicted in county court for larceny and carrying pistols were moved to Smithville yesterday by Deputy Forrest and handed to a guard from McRae camps near Valdosta. Also reports a change of schedule on the Southwestern rail road with through train Columbus to Albany via Americus and an Express Montgomery to Eufaula using new Central Rail engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gee
Pollard
Isaac Dorsey
James Williams
Smithville
Forrest
McRae
Valdosta
Southwestern
Columbus
Albany
Americus
Montgomery
Eufaula
Central Tail Company
Moonlight Rail Track Across Jackson Street Sparks Curiosity
Citizens woke to hammering and voices Friday night as Engineer Wright, Supervisor Gresham, and about twenty workers laid a new rail across Jackson Street for the S A M railway. The work finished by 4 30 Saturday morning, amid speculation and street chatter. The project tore up part of the street railway rail, but officials say it could be resolved. The piece notes advertising costs, praising local papers as effective sales tools for business. It mentions E J Fuller of Houston County exploring a toy factory in Americas, aiming to create local jobs for youth via manufacturing. It reports the Covey gang crackdown near the ice works, binding six men over for court. Finally, T J Black leaves Coleman Burden to join Nussbaum & Co, with brother H H Black also relocating to boost the shoe trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Wright
Gresham
S.A. M
Mesers
Harrold
E. J. Fuller
Houston County
Americas
T. J. Black
Coleman-Burden Shoe Company
Georgia
Nussbaum & Co
Black
House
H. H. Black
Macon Evening News
Eyesores near public square spark council ire
A reader complains the new wooden structure on the town square ruins the view. The tents are bad enough but the so called beautiful antique building is out of place and should be condemned by the City Council. The writer aims at the capitalist developer rather than personal offense.
Riot at Horn farm dance leads to arrests in county court
Judge Pilsbury handled the riot case from a September dance at a negro cabin on the Horn farm. Seymore Harris and Phil Moss clashed over attention to Missouri Walker. Moss fired. Harris stabbed. Moss bound over for shooting to kill on $100 bond. others released. Gus McCullough faced misdemeanor charges. held over to Superior Court on $75 bonds each after previous contempt. Judge warned against future offenses. McCullough briefly dismissed. Also reported are a religious warning and a family update on a sick baby treated by Dr. Calhoun in Atlanta. the Hills await ophthalmic prognosis and one eye preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Pilsbury
Horn Farm
Seymore Harris
Phil Moss
Missouri
Harris
Moss
Sim Johnson
Sim Moss
Joe Boone
Jim Boone
Sherman Boone
Pilsbury
Gus McCullough
McCullough
Anna Harding
Pilabury
Our City Clock Strikes Echo Across Five Miles
Mr J H Cheek asked a local recorder how far the town clock can be heard while striking. A source says the clock’s chimes are audible at five miles away in the country, and at three and a half miles the eight o'clock strike was clearly counted. The illuminated dial remains visible for four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCross
J. H. Cheek
Butler Purchases Five Acres Near Smithville Road
Edwin H. Butler of Emmett county Michigan arrived in Americus this week and examined local lands. He paid cash for five acres fronting on the Smithville road near the A M road and intends to settle. Sealed bids for erecting the new Baptist church will open December 11 and be awarded to the successful bidder who must start work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Butler
Petoakey
Emmett County
Michigan
Americus
A. (. Speer
Smithville Road
Butler
Frita's Return Captures a Lost Dog Mystery
A depot scene in this city ends with Fritz the dog sold to a Cora Van Tassel Company member. A friend in Eufaula identified Fritz, prompting a telegram to the Mayor. He ordered the dog’s return by express, leading to a brief, non fatal escape and a modest injury, ending with Fritz back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frita
Cora van Tassel Company
Sehneider
Eufaula
Fritz
His Last Letter From Abbeville Executed Man Willie Williams
The final note written the night before his execution in Abbeville Wilcox County, by Willie Williams col. to his mother. He bids farewell to Rosa and friends, asks his mother to meet in heaven, and expresses his willingness to accept death with a sound mind. He mentions Clittie Armstrong and his little sister, and signs as WIE. WILLIAMS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Williams
Abbeville
Wilcox County
Mornan
Rosa
Clittie Armstrong
Location sought for Dr. R J Bruce of Columbus
Location notice for Dr. R J Bruce of Columbus seeking a permanent site in the city. He is nephew of Dr A D Bruce of Sanford Fla and has had a ten year practice in Columbus. The item notes his professional standing and desire for a permanent location. The second item reports the death of Miles Holland a 26 year old from Richmond Va who died after fever while in care at a boarding house. Capt Coulter arranged burial logistics and will send the remains to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Callaway
B. M. Wheeler
Forsyth
Jefferson Streets
Wheeler
Callaway
Miles Holland
A. R. Coulter
Americus
Capt. Coulter
Amelia County
Virginia
Americas
Suns
Georgia
R. J. Bruce
Columbus
A. D. Bruce
Sanford
Fla
McRea
Mr. Holland
Capt
Coulter
Richmond
The Negro Gamblers Judge Hears Gambler Cases
Judge Pilsbury yesterday heard the cases against Link Williams Amos Turner George Alexander and Austin Gilbert the colored gambler caught Monday afternoon Williams and Turner were sentenced to eight months on the chain gang or to pay a 75 fine plus costs Alexander was fined 45 including costs and Gilbert's sentence was suspended awaiting further action by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingo
Smith
Wheeler
Akin
Link Williams
Amos Turner
Austin Gilbert
Geo. Parker
Geo. Alexander
Tom Johnson
Pilsbury
Link William
George Alexander
Anedy Gilbert
Pilebory
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RI Peericy
E. Stanfield
Anniel Pickett
Granberry’s Corner
Milli Zephyr
Tam
Zephyr
Peroz
Stampingdone
Joiner & Nicholson
Doz
Malaga
Bbarrel
Atmore
Seases Atmore
Axminicus
Georgia Synod of Presbyterians
Griffin
Church Hill
Ray
J. H. Corly
Fort Gaines
R. F. Sams
W. A. Cook
Rota
Church Street
Inter- State Building and Loan Association, of
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Campbell
Fannie Bell Coker
Ash- Egg 8
Thompson
la Gross
G. F. Wells
Lee Court
Lee Superior Court
Bome
Ion Gue
Judge Allen Fors
Finn and
Lee
W. C. Coker
Oregon
George Pase
Adriota
Recorpes
Pr Partida
Jim Williams
Ed Harper
Harper
James
State Exchange
Sumter County
Court House
N. A. Ray
Jack Brown
Washington Star
Col
J. B. Lamar
Allen
Schley County
Pete Johnson
Ellaville
Bciley
the &. A. M. Road
Chicago Tribune
New York Tribune
New York Herald
Adv
D. B. Hill
Atlanta
D. F. Davenport
John W. Masury & Son
O Dermatotiod
Bendate Recorders
West
Williford, Matthews & Co
Cotton Avenue
Bank of
Brunswick
Jersey
A. J. Cleghorn & CO
Cotton
Alliance Store
Alliance Warehouse
Lamar Street
Americus, Ga
W. F. Easterlin
Samteing
Thornton Wheatley
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