Local notices and fires affect Americus scene
The newspaper mentions dining at Rylander’s, a fine supper for Hire & Elam, and a small kitchen fire atop the jail adjacent building with quick extinguishment. It recalls Maj. Kit Warren and Capt. Snead banter, endorses Rylander’s Shoes and Hats, and notes the Compress project and brick yard needs in Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Brick
Serene &E
Uan M, Brown
Arthur Kylander
Amerincus
Murders trial ends with execution set for Nov 26 1886
The State v Charles Blackman concluded with a guilty verdict and a death sentence to hang on November 26 1886. The case recounts the September 5 1885 murder of Stonewall J. Tondee during a burglary at a store near Elaville. Witnesses placed Blackman near the scene. defense failed to explain his whereabouts. investigators fixed crime on him. judge Fort dismissed a new trial motion. The court adjourns tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuavirne
Charles Blackman
Stonewall J. Tondee
Jesse Carter
Buck
Tondee
Mr. Tondee
Atore
Burton
Sumter County
Blackman
Mso
Ellaville
Georgia judges and the pro hac practice debated
The letter praises Judge Roney for appointing bar members when unavailable and cites Sumter Superior court in 1885 where Judge Allen Fort used a similar pro hac approach. The writer urges more judges in Georgia and notes others who supported the system, honoring those who adopted it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roney
Georgia
Milton Reese
Columbia Court
Dodge Roney
Sumter Superior Court
Allen Fort
Sumter
H. A. Hawkins
B. B. Bunton
J. A. Ansley
B. P. Hollis
Dupont Guerry
Court of Ordinary Postponed to Saturday the 9th Inst
Illness of Judge Speer forces postponement of the regular monthly court of ordinary from yesterday to Saturday at 10 o clock. Goods warranted sold at Bylander's. Ordinary notices from Bylander's and Ordinary Court records reflect the delayed session and organized sale details.
Charleston Earthquake Relief Fund Subscriptions Report
A list of subscribers to aid Charleston quake victims shows total collections and remittance to Mayor Courtney of 12335. The committee thanks cheerful givers and honors sub committees and local colored citizens for mobilizing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earron Reconpen
Daan Gin
Charleston
Courtney
Anran B. Hacroen
Heiler
J. W
Field &To
Samuel H Hawkins
M. Wheatley
Julia Winuner
J. W. Wheatles & Couneil & Walliford
Hawkins
Buoh-na & Bell
Hi &Co
E. Buupkins
E J Klaridge O
W. Felis
Ansley
Arthur Rylan
Raines
Fricker & Bro
Geo
Wheatley Ge
Staplewo
R. R Stewart
Bam McGurab
W. T. Tools
Charley Lamar
James Shepard
W. T
Parades and Receipts Highlight Americus Fire Department History
The article records a quarterly parade of the Americas Fire Department on Jackson street with the Wife-Awake Band leading the line. It notes solid turnout, polished engines, and city council inspection, plus a treasurer's receipt totaling 123 35 from white and colored citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patel Fsney
Balascg Eee
Ouanseston Reimer Fond
Urry Hane
Americas
W. L. Campsett
The
Americas Fire Department
Jackson Street
Barlow Block
Americus
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Rylander
Recondees
Fare & Elam
Cotton Avenue
Hire & Elam
Kit Warren
Macon News
Fletcher Snead
Oglethorpe
Apollos
Maj. Warren
Capt
Boead
New York
Farber
Rapiss
Black
Rylander’s
Bylander
LISD
Boone
Teesee
la Daniel
Dno. T. Argo
Cab
Bpeer & Gain
Green
R. Sims
Los A Baronigs Agnew
Ayo Everett Peer
H. Davis
LW Walker
Lew Bonworth
J. J. Hardy
Aaron Coben
H. Greenwood
Cobb & Parke
Henny Ebeneea
E.J Kldridge's
Toole
Jnly
Very Acean
Plains of Dow
Webster
Oliver
Plaine of
Dara
Webster County
J. R. Stapleton & CO
Preston, GA
Angest
Isaac A.sheppard & Co
Baltimore
J. W. Sheffield &Co
Americus, Ga
D. P. Holloway
Barnes
and Shaw
Forsyth St
Ammons, Ga
John FR. Shaw
Paie
Louisiana State Lottery
H. Gouesny
Louisiana
New Orleans
Nat's
Roe
Capital Prize
Goa
James Fricker
Brg
Koopa
Oand Plargeatockeet
Glasea
Pepeired
Ted Warmian
American, Georgia
G. B. McChoey
AT Law
Mllaville, GA
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