Local notes from Americus and surroundings reflect daily life
The column records social visits and arrivals in Americus and nearby towns, noting Dr J W Jones preaching, Prof Monks and Prof Mathis in town, various residents like J D Green and Bloor Brown, trips by Mr. Buchanan and others, a cotton crop update, and local business chatter about awnings, bagging, and bank notes. It also mentions Yellow fever fears, lawyers visiting, and rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Green
Lee
Pe City
Monk
Mathis
Coley Pickett
Thomas“ie
Bloor Brown
Ichelle
Galtor Hornady
Ellaville
C. W. Lamar
Samosh
Walter K. Wheatley
Boston
New York
Apt. Macey
New York Instruction Company
Iren House
Messrs
W. H. McCrory
Maj
Idwin
Elaville
Tom Jackson
Needss
Gracie Hancock
City
J. W. Jones
Americus
Turday
Adams
W. B. Buchanan
Pils
Retta Aycock
Galesle
Sam
Liss Julia Rudisell
Forsyth
Susie Shepherd
Sumter Nty
Calvin Carter
Lee Street
Simon Cohen
Cohle
N.umber
U. L
Agement
Election results show Democratic sweep across counties
The election passed quietly with a strong Democratic majority. Key wins include John B. Gordon for Governor, N C Barnett for Secretary of State, G W Wright for Comptroller, R A Hardeman for Treasurer, Clifford Anderson for Attorney General, J M Dupree for State Senate District One, and E G Simmons for Sumter Representatives. Lee, Webster, and Schley counties report Democratic gains. Dupree’s overwhelming win reflects white majorities. local notices note a dentist student and a sad wave of yellow fever illness among staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Barnett
W. A. Wright
R. A. Hardeman
Clifford Anderson
Istit
J.M. Dupree
Sumter
E. G.simmons
Wright Brady
Wallace
Craton
Littleton
Lee County
W. W. Hooks
Wat
Democr Party
W. C. Gill
Hooks
Webster County
D. B. Harrell
Bell
Schley County
Sehley County
Fitzgerald
Stewart
Sears
Webster
Dupree
Off for Preston in a late train and a warm supper
Preston letters describe a delayed 5 PM arrival with all officials except Dodson, followed by a hearty Preston church supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Stallings. Politics are lively as Dave Harrell leads Webster, Sears battles Fitzgerald, and Fort opens court. The secretary Dorsett letter explains a loan scheme by the Chatham R E and I Company with$180 max per share, monthly payments, and ten year terms, highlighting fairness for small lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Dodson
Hawks
Stallings
Gov. Gordon
Dave
Webster
Sears
Fitzgerald
Bill Sears
Judge Fort
J.D.Q
Dorsett
Chatham R. E. and I. Company
G. Cleveland
G. C
Officials Ok New Tax and Cemetery Work in Americus
The October 1 1888 Americus council minutes report a half percent ad valorem tax for city expenses and a similar levy for schools. Oak Grove Cemetery well to be filled. Gasoline house project referred to Lamps Committee. Several small bills approved. liquor licenses granted to multiple applicants upon compliance. Tribute of respect notes late Nathan Allen Smith, former mayor and school advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Felder
City Council of
Americas
M. Solomon
M. Cohen
A. Hirsch
A. Mack & Co
Ald. Shipp
Sloan & Co
Tullis & Clark
Perry & Brown
W. W. Wheeler
P. H. Williams
G. W. Glover
M. Wheatley & Co
Messrs. Brown & French
T. J. Mitchel
J. P. Chapman
Fitzgerald & Fussell
Mize & Brian
D. K. Brixsox
Amentors
Americus Board of Education
Nathan Allen Smith
Vermont
Ofice
Americus Library Association
Flo
Balt Springs
Library appeals for support to keep city’s library open
Amperiana Library Association warns that without funds the library will close. They honor N A Smith as a longtime friend and former president who wished a prosperous year. Citizens of Americus urged to subscribe to stabilize the library for moral and intellectual growth. The committee plans visits to raise cheerful, generous aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amperiona Library Association
Library Association
N. A. Smith
Lbrary
Association
Smith
Amerigus
Joux Windsor
A. A. Adams
Joan A. Cons
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Aericy
Recorder
Georgia
Storey
City Ealter
Ners Aday
Ir. A. A. Crittenden
Randolph
G.h,mney
Ed. Ansley Ared
Central Road
Tom James
Albany
J. A. Coleman
Atlanta
Coleman
Erie
Louvale
Lwyers
Tech
Banka
Governnon
John B. Gordon
Old Virginia
C.K. Chapman
J. A. Thornton
Lumpkin
Mr. Chapman
Whitehall Street
Chapman
Ducksonville Metropolia
J. E. Smith
Slaters
Mr. Smith
Slater
W. H. Matthews
Matthews
Prince Bros
Erables
Reacher
John RK. Shaw
Friend
Shaw
Arthur Rylander
W. M. Tullis
W. H. Clarke
Sors TO
Tullis
Jossey
Lers
Cotton Avenue
Kell
Tullis & Clarke
Es Figaspany
Francisco
Eldridge
Mesars, Joiner & Nicholson
Forsyth Street
Japan
A. K. Hawkes
R. B. Hupparp
Tex
E. J. Eldin Americus
R* eod-Im
Chane
Jeff Davis
Cigarros
Jet Davis
P. C. Clegg & CO
Lamar Street
Amerigus, Georgia
W.C. Kaler
Sosaneatie'aten
Ordapitt
Lantar
Ob College
Neg Tin
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