Providence Church News and Local Notes Reflect Community Ties
The issue notes Providence Church attendance by young men, a charity meal, and calls for readers to inform the office of visitors and ongoing hearing recovery aided by Dr. Calhoun of Atlanta. It also bids farewell to J. W. Furlow and memories of his contributions, mentions Shaw’s price trends, lace work exhibited from Webster County’s Mrs Estes, a perpetual motion clock tale, and wax flower gifts for Sumter expo.
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Recorder
Ruth
The
A. Caluour
Atlanta
Terry
Reunion Invitation From Old Confederates at Macon Opera House
A Civil War era message from A B Carrs inviting members of Sumter Confederate units to a reunion in Macon Va on the 26th to honor Jefferson Davis and mark a gathering of Georgians who served bravely. The note asks Confederates from the county to attend the opera house meeting on the 15th at noon to plan the reunion and reaffirm loyalty, with Carr signing as a former commander and music teacher.
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Sumter
Artillery
Jefferson Davis
Macon
Glover's Opera House
Opera House
Carrs
Recognized Lenders Advertise Groceries and Provisions
In the morning column Tullis & Jossey advertised as recognized lenders in Groceries and Provisions. The notice highlights their growth, focus on reliable goods, low profit, and sole agency for first class liquors. It notes J M Duke's death in DeSoto, typhoid dysentery, and mentions T W Griffin's illness alongside a relocation of Brown French Co. to Hamils old store with ads for dry goods and groceries.
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Tullis & Jossey
Americas
Brayer
I. W. Harper
J. M. Duke
J. I. Murray
DeSoto
Americus Investment Company
Duke
T. W. Griffin
Messrs. Brown, French & Co
Hamil
Allen House
R. P. Tondee
Amenitus, Gs
Clock deal leads Fricker firm to court house tower
An article reveals that Fricker & Bro plan to install a No 2 Striking Clock from the Howard Watch & Clock Co in the county court house tower. The clock will feature a 7 foot 6 inch dial, golded figures, and a 1000 pound bell from Vandusen & Tift. The firm expects completion by November with exclusive charge retained by Fricker after delivery. A minor blaze at the Public School yard, suspected incendiary, prompts added security at the college.
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Waterbury
Fricker & Bro
New England
Jennie Edmundson
C. A. Fricker
Fricker
Mr. Fricker
Urt House
Court House
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Howard Watch & Clock Co
Mass
U. S
Vandusen & Tiflt
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mente
Howard Co
James Fricker
Resolutions for Thanks From YMCA Directors
At a called meeting on the 3d, the Directors resolved to frame resolutions of thanks to the Ladies Volunteers for their zeal in making the Kirmess a success. Expressed gratitude to Mrs. Lamar for music, Mrs. Wisdom for tableaux, Jas Fricker & Bro for a piano loan, D B Hill and C Hawkins for chairs, Dr E J Eldridge for room use, OC M Wheatley for lumber, the assisting young ladies and the public for patronage. Also to Waxelbaum & Co, D B Hill, Calvin Carter & Son, B D Ansley, C M Williams and others for contributions.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Ladies Volunteers
Mrs. Lamar
Old Mike Leaves City Police in Quiet Farewell
Mike Meanders Hence, known as Old Mike, has finally shaken the city’s prickly tenacious resident image by wandering away Thursday. Ten years of peaceful policing await, if he stays clear, while the town bids farewell to the familiar thorn in the force and the night’s quiet sounds return.
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Mike
Atock
Prince's Stables
How Tobacco is Made in a Macon Drummer Tale
A Macon drummer, while sitting by a hotel, bit into tobacco and instead found an uncut leather wing bat in his mouth. He attempted to hide the incident as he continued selling the tobacco, stating the peculiar mishap to onlookers.
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Macon
Bovieeas
Society Notes Preview A Bright Americus Season Ahead
Society in Americas shows a gayer mood with a bustling social season ahead. Receptions, a Social Athletic Club, and several local visits mark a lively period as prominent residents and visitors mingle, with weddings, college trips, and birthday celebrations shaping the social calendar.
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Americas
Social Athletic Club
W. L. Sherrill
Macon
Itcie Prince
Cuthbert
Dawson
Those Fine Silks Arrive at John R Shaw’s
A shipment of fine silks in all styles and colors arrives at John R Shaw’s store. The goods are described as from a leading New York importer and will be offered at prices designed to outprice competitors. Also notes a curious mention of beak bottle beer in a maghet at $1.50 per dozen.
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Shaw
John R. Shaw
New York
Cotton market misquotation reply from Americus firm
In a reply to the Dooly Vindicator the Americus cotton firm defends its market quotations for Low Middling and Middling, explains timing of price signals from New York, and asserts it publishes a best estimate rather than exact figures. The letter condemns misstatements, invites Vindicator scrutiny, and advertises new five octave organs at twenty five dollars and upwards.
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Dooly Vindicator
Dooly County
Americas
Recorder
Ffteen
Fixteen
New York
Americus
Bumter County
Morgan
James Faicken
Buo
Our Job Office Reopens After Busy Month
The Recouper Job Office led by foreman EB Stanfield reports heavy job work last month. Illustrated Edition typography lagged briefly but full force is now at work on delayed orders. We thank readers for confidence and expect timely completion soon. Try the natural mineral waters of Duse Roox and related products as advertised.
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EB. L. Stanfield
Stanfield
Samatoo
Brainos
Ubo
Areata
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Johnnie Davis
Janie Weston
Carrie Speer
Anna Harrold
Wesleyan Female College
Thomas Harrold, Jr
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Als
Eufaula & Clayton Extension
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