Died at Andersonville and local openings noted
Obituary notes Robert Hodges aged about forty five died at Andersonville from typhoid fever. He was buried there. A restaurant at Wigains' Gore and a skating rink at A. L. I. smory prepare to open in October with seasonal tickets to be announced. Local business updates include a new team of horses purchased in Bowling Green and shipments of cotton directly to Bohemia with Rothschild bank drafts.
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Robert Hodges
Wilson
Andersonville
Hodges
Wigains’gore
A. L. I. Smory
C. C. Clay
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Macon
Antil
Europe
Americus
Bohmish-Aicha
Smichov
Bohemia
Messrs. N. M. von Rothschild & Sons
London
Bank of Americus
Lee County
Judge Fort
Nalter
Americas
Messrs. Watson and
Simmons
Messrs
Warwick
Baldy
Jackson Robbery Suspect Arrested In Alabama Case
A brief item notes two money orders cashed by James T. Jackson in Troy Alabama and a $254 seized from him. United States Inspector Booth arrested James in Montgomery and searched Americus Post Office for more evidence. A descrip tive circular about Will R. Jackson was sent to all post offices.
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Liberty
Will H. Jackson
Troy
Als
James T. Jackson
Will
Mas. Black
Union Springs
Jackson
James
Mr. Black
United States
James Jackson
Montgomery
Booth
Americus
Will R
Will Jackson accused of theft at the United States Post Office
The article details Will Jackson's alleged theft of a fifty dollar registered letter to the People's National Bank from Mrs. H. A. Matthews of Friendship. It notes a lack of post office records for registered letters, James Jackson’s arrest with money orders, and a police description and reward offer for Will Jackson. Arkansas legislator Hon. R. G. Harper visits, praised for his rise.
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Will Jackson
Americas Post Office
People’s National Bank
A. Matthews
Jackson
James Jackson
Montgomery
Will
Troy
Union Springs
Mobile
James
Maj. Black
Plantation Fiddler's Ball and a Night of Dance
In October night air a plantation ball unfolds with Ike the fiddler, Jake the planter, and dusky dancers under a starry sky. The scene blends music, laughter, and a roaming raccoon tale as guests drift toward a house light and quiet rest.
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Cote
Golong
Ike
Sparner
Mixa
Ibel
Green Persimmons
Jake
Prince Albert
Han
Fractured verse lurks in torn rural reminiscence
A fragmentary voice from a rural dialect scene speaks of fear and defiance. The speaker warns an unnamed “boss” and asserts brutal threats, including violence and vengeance, with references to a Tennessee scene and a fallen jawbone.
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Tennessee
Oyster lore and a local store opening in Americus
A humorous history blurb extols oysters as a source of greatness, citing famous names. The Farmers Restaurant at Wiggins Store advertises opening Oct 1 with a broad dress goods display and helpful clerks. A Col umbus Georgia letter praises Georgia Chill Remedy's effectiveness from Brannon & Canson, wholesale druggists.
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Americus
T. Waeartey
Columnus
Georgia
Brannon & Canson
New Alphabet Ad Promotes Dickson & Vigal Tailoring Firm
An 1880s style advertisement for Dickson & Vigal promises first class, well fitting garments. It touts ready made suits, tailored pieces, and the latest fall styles, stressing truthful representation and superior tailoring as the South’s finest outfitters.
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Pennelors
London
Dickson & Vigal
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Auericus
Henry x Queen
Farmers Restaurant
Latham, Alexander & Co
Cotton Commission Merchants
New York
Deasers
Orm
Joel Hall
Col. Warwick
Wiggins
Americus Light Infantry
Farmers
Bell
Bos Worth’s
Arkansas
R. G. Harper
Dawson
Marion County
H. D. Watts
Harper
P. H. Williams
W. Walreas
The
State Agricultural Society
E. C. Grier
Buens Vista and
Ellaville
Sth
Jas. M. Lowe
Thomas W. Harvey
Tressurer
Ax Ola Plantations Tong
Srry Rorsow
Richard Bentley
Bertram
Thomson
Peter the Great
Pope
Lord Bolingbroke
Cicero
Cervantes
Napoleon
Columbus
Tae Gooner
Sumter County
Merelies
Misessia
Peter Not
Caralen
Soton
Noel
Tad
Dentro A
Vargas
Apar-T
Reid
Plains of Dura
Angs
Sncceenta
Preston
Gyles
Americus, GA
Calvin
Carter & Son
Boois
Jackson Street
Court Hons
Gla
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