Fine Beeves and Sleeping Cars in Americas News
In Americus area news C O Clay sells twelve prime beef cattle to Cobb & Cobb fattened on native grasses. A new Manon sleeping car model with private state rooms debuts October between Cincinnati and Jacksonville. Posted accidents include Mr W B Oliver bruised after a dray mishap and Capt A C Bell hurt when his horse bolted. Betrothal announced for S M Cohen and Miss Glory Stonehill of New York greet Americas society. A humorous note recalls a shrewd trader driving prices down to attract buyers through persistent advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Clay
Hugenio Plantation
Messrs
Cobb & Cobb
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Enthusiastic Study Fans Seen In Americus Opera Night
In Americus the Lilly Clay Ladies Only Adamless Eden Company performed to a mixed crowd. a male audience followed, the show tame and lacking interest. Afterward some revelry led to missing members and heavy heads. The Americus military company has moved to a new armory, funding its own needs as state support is absent. volunteers stress readiness for riot control and public safety.
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Americus
Lilly Clay
Adamless Eden Company
Opera House
Eufaula
Barlow Block
J. N. Wadson
Murray
Hudson
Montezuma Record
Six Pounds of Beef for Ninety Days
A city resident pursues a physician ordered experiment eating six pounds of beef daily for ninety days. He consumes only beef, averaging two pounds per meal, and reports no major inconvenience after twenty six days. Rumor notes Capt. Bell may withdraw from the mayoral race, but his supporters announce he remains a candidate regardless of others’ actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Bell
Vortex
Dramatic fund drive for Confederate Soldiers Home planned in Richmond
A plan to raise funds for a Confederate Soldiers Home in Richmond proceeds with dramatic performances across the South. Endorsed by notable figures, the effort features artists such as Lewis Morrison and Rose Morrison. Initial show October 13 in Richmond, with 50 percent of proceeds aiding the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
South
Fitzhugh
Lee
Beauregard
Averill
Harrie
Lewis Morrison
Thomas H. Glenney
Edward Coleman
Douglass White
Ferdinand Startorys
C. Anderson
Rose Wood
Josie Batchelder
Rose Morrison
Emma Marble
Constance Mitchell
Harris
Memorial Association
Marking Pickett's Spot In Memorial Plan
A letter to the Daily Mail urges Eufaula to erect a suitable memorial for young Pickett who died in a calamity. The note calls him a perfect gentleman and asks a book of contributions be opened at once to signify local esteem. Henry Johnson shares a Southwest Georgia tale of a hen and a cock partridge showing devotion to chicks.
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Eilitor Daily Mail
Pickett
Eufaula
Henry Johnson
Georgia
J. B. Whittaker
Webster County
Fair Committee Updates and October Fair Changes
The Fair Committee reports progress and improvements over the past week with new formats, extended hours from six to twelve, and nightly dancing. Prof Panello's four-piece band will entertain all week. Donations from merchants and firms are acknowledged, and a flag for the company will be presented at opening. Premiums are listed for a colt show in Marion county with possible enlargements before the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Panello
Lndies
Messrs
Jacob Reed
Philadelphia
Baltimore
J. A
D. F
Davenport
D. 8
Conover & Co
James Fricker & Bro
Onseaven
Americus
Dranesville
Jacksonville
Possum Trot
Marion County
Cotton receipts show three year totals for Americus
On Thursday night September 25 Americus was 364 bales behind last year’s receipts and 222 bales ahead of the season of two years ago. The following table lists receipts for the three years to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Day of Atonement and religious reflection described
The article explains the Day of Atonement as the tenth day of the seventh month, its Biblical basis, ancient and modern worship forms, and its enduring reverence. It notes benevolence and humanitarian focus among pious Jews as the day approaches, with references to Leviticus and synagogue liturgy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Aaron
Israel
Hamburg
House of Israel
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Americus Recorder
Popaum Conunan
W. B. Oliver
Mr. Godwin
Mr. Oliver
Hell
A.C. Bell
A. J. Hudson's
Dr. Bosanko
Adaline Cutts
Artesian
Bolton Bros
Ality
Wheeler
Busfeted Bors
Militia
Confederate Soldiery Home
Eufvnts
Matt
Colt Show
United States
Hurlson
IL Bucitanas & Son
Rylander Academy
Nylander Academy T
Hiwing
Americas
W.il Allen
Universal
Anity Mine
Comtennil
Wtfetrsen
Tom
Ann Arber
Plymouth Rocks
Ealline
David James
Tinll's Pines
New York
J, Waxelbaum & CO
Clothing Palace
Col. Lamar St. and
Cotton Avenue
Americus, GA
Vietamoth
J. Waxelbaum & 600
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