Georgia Seed Rye and Social News From Americus
Local notices and society items report Georgia Seed Rye at Perry and Brown's, visitors from Augusta and Anderson, ill health of Mr. Steve ns, travel of T A Davison, contractor S A M road, and Richland bound workmen. Weddings discussed, arrivals of Mrs. Fletcher Wright party, hats changing for fashion, and local figures like Jooline Balsam and Miss Griffiss noted. Recounted are returns to home, wedding preparations, and appointments in Americus and nearby towns.
Disappearance of a Twenty Dollar Bill Sparks Inquiry
The article details a missing twenty-dollar bill from a payment Tuesday at J. W. Sheffield & Co. A farmer paid with a mix of ten and five dollar notes, and the crumpled twenty was later found missing. A nearby young man and accomplice were suspected after patterns of pay and drink purchases surfaced, leading to possible court action. The piece also recounts a separate cautionary tale of a town clerk involved in a potential firm closure and a testimonial for Brewer’s Lung Restorer from Allen F. Owen of Thomaston, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sheffield & Co
Will Wright
Wright
Mr. Wright
Pat Williams
Williams
Brewer
Allen F
Owen
Thomaston, Ga
Injunction Granted Over Rail Tracks in Jackson and Finn Streets
Judge Jas M Smith granted a temporary injunction restraining the 8 A M rail road authorities from laying any more tracks across Jackson and Finn streets. Hinton & Cutts, attorneys for Judge Fort and others, filed the injunction. The case will be heard by Judge Smith at an early day. Salvation Oil advertised as a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia at 25 cents. The Festive Link of the colored gamblers was sentenced by Judge Pillsbury. Link Williams could not pay the fine and faces eight months of labor. A boarding school mistress spoke as a misbehaving beau drank Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M. Smith
Jackson and
Finn Streets
Hinton & Cutts
Judge Fort
Judge Smith
Pillsbury
Link Williams
That Foundry Plant Prompts Immediate Local Fund Drive
Americus citizens hear a proposal from Michigan developer W G Sutherland to relocate a foundry and machine shops with a $1500 incentive including rail freight. Merrel Uallaway urges prompt subscriptions, volunteers to canvass, and names local custodians to manage funds for the move, stressing the town’s productive future over subsidies.
Cotton Gin Notice Promises Quality Samples
Cotton ginning now in operation with good samples. Satisfaction guaranteed. Price set at $1.50 per bale. By C. A. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bell
Night work on Americus streets sparks rail row
In Americus a feud between the City Council and B A M road authorities erupts as a supervisor lays seventy five feet of track across Jackson Street in darkness. A section boss moves a side track at midnight shifting rails twenty three inches, fueling belief the moonlight line will be used. Local officials refuse to comment as readers await further moonshine track news and possible future developments. Marrying for Fun in Lee County surprises locals with two secret marriages in October. One groom fromAmericus, a blueblood, says the union was a joke though legally binding. a second Lee County groom quietly wed a nearby woman earlier, with friends warned of mockery of sacred vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Jackson
Finn Street
B.A. M
Greatham
Jackson Street
Robinson
Will Jackson
Lee County
Justice of the Peace
Lee
Alabama
Amorigus
Leesburg
Cotton Seed Purchases and Thanksgiving Trading Closures
Americus Guano Company offers cash for cotton seed 21 cents per bushel and offers seed meal for exchange with seed. The piece notes merchants in Americus debating Thanksgiving Day closures and a petition list to guide farmers and traders on closing that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Guano Commpany
Eeplotr
Arthur Rylander
Congratulatory Telegram From Capt W M Hitt to Virginia Democrats
A telegram from Capt W M Hitt of Americus Georgia congratulates the Democratic Executive Committee of Virginia on a victory. The message, dated Nov 6 1880, expresses solidarity across Georgia and Virginia with references to Richmond and the James River region and signals continued support from the Sumter Battalion of Winchester Rifles. A new schedule will be put on the 8 A M road soon, with passenger trains on the eastern line making morning and evening connections at Helens on the E T V & Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hitt
Democratic Executive Committee of
Virginia
Richmond
James
Georgia
Dld Dominion
Geo
Wx. M. Hrrr
Americus
Helens
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Ericy, ‘Corder
Stanfield
Telephone
Malaga
E.D. Ansley
E. D. Ansley
Fancy Grocer
Macon
McRae
R. Don McLeod
Ellalle
Perry & Brown's
Helen Hawkins
Yannah
Ol. Hood Hitt
Augusta
Verty
Tege Street
Mollie Feagin
Anderson
Griffiss
Stewart County
Buena Vista Yeaterith
Or Houser
Oglethorpe
Missons
Fort Valley
Wick
Yesterfternoon
R. R. Brown
Lua
Lon Angeles
Cal
Mr. Brown
Adain
Glossner
Bu- Court of Georgia
Judge Simmons
Baconerford
New Malaga
Vane Regitebher
Cery
E A. Harris
Lamar St
Evi G
Americas
Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
Mr. Callaway Bays
Mr. Eorrox
W. G. Sutherland
Michigan
H. Hawkes
G. W. Glover
Sutherland
Jaat
Glover
Mr. Sutherland
Tom
P. C. Clegg
J. W. Sheffield
H. R. Johnson
H.C. Bagley
Recorder
Merrel Uallaway
Americus Guano Co
Finn
B. A
Express
NEW Book Store
Ceate
Panera
C. B. Coates
Allen House
Emanuel Ellis
Shellman
Brown
Coox’s Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Coox’s Paarmaocy
Parry & Brown's
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