Water Works Progress and Local Notes in Americus
Community updates from Americus include rapid progress on Brooklyn Heights water extension and new street paving along Jackson Street. A new baby for Spencer Spivey brings joy. a gin house burn near Americus causes loss. coroner candidate L. E. Stanford highlighted. Ada Naylor praised as a top Preston telegraph operator. obituary for Martha Wheeler notes birthplace, age, church membership, and Grove Cemetery funeral.
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Martha Wheeler
A. W. Wheeler
Miss Wheeler
Baldwin County
Eixty
Methodist Church
Jeaves
B. M. Wheeler
Grove Cemetery
Hayes
Marriage Binds Henry J. Fite and Annie C Bell at Bell Home
A Saturday forenoon ceremony united Henry J. Fite and Annie C. Bell in marriage at Capt. and Mrs. A. C. Bell’s residence. Relatives and friends attended as Rev. Robert Adams officiated with Prof. Schneider leading the wedding march. The couple rece ived presents and soon departed for Atlanta and Cincinnati as their future home, with best wishes from many. A later note lists schedule changes for several trains on the A. M. road including Americus, Lyons, and Louvale routes.
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A. C. Bell
Henry J. Fite
Annie C. Bell
Robert Adams
Schneider
Bell
8. McClesky
Atlanta
Frances Bell
Geo. H. Beoville
Kate Echols
Iadsden
Ala
W. H. Judd
Cincinnati
Hattie McKibben
Jackson
Eugene G. Everett
Macon
Hattie Buttrill
Annie
Fite
Georgia
J W Mize Seeks Re election As Tax Receiver
Announcement in this issue endorses J W Mize for re election as Tax Receiver. It praises his efficient and faithful service, noting that under his administration property assessments have been fairly and evenly made. Sumter County is praised as among the most fairly assessed in the state, with high praise from the Comptroller General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mize
Albany and Cordele Railroad Progress Report
The Albany and Cordele Railroad is rapidly under construction. Twelve and a half miles have been graded and track laying has begun. The line is expected to reach the river in about three weeks and an excursion from Albany to Americus will bring visitors from Albany and along the line once completed.
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Albany and
Cordele
Albany
Americus
New Hotel Rising on Jackson Street in Americas
The new one hundred thousand dollar hotel is rapidly going up. The sidewalk on Jackson street is covered with building material as the front of the structure takes shape. Masonry, mortar piles, and fine brick work accompany daily lumber planing. Once finished, the hotel will be a point of civic pride and bolster local business. The stock is fully subscribed and now ten percent above par.
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Jackson Street
Allen House
Harrold
Lamar Street
Were
Grostoy
Court House
City Hall project advances swiftly and will house offices
Work on the new city hall is rapidly progressing with brick stone mortar and materials supplied as needed. Skilled workmen are on site and the three story building is shaping into a handsome addition to the city, housing city officials and police headquarters to enhance a businesslike city image.
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City Hall
Real Estate Transfers Show Week’s Active Deals
Real estate transfers for the past week surpassed the prior period with many entries. Maxwell and Sullivan as administrators to Millis and George Daniels convey a Sullivan Street city lot for 80 dollars to J. A. Hixon, who later sells to 5.A. M. road for 735. Builders Supply Co. sells a Sullivan Street lot to 5.A. M. road for 500. Several other parcels change hands: Frank A. Hooper transfers an undivided half storehouse interest on Lamar Street to Laura F. Clarke for 3,500, and sheriff transfers coverages including 50, 256, 475, and 600 dollar deeds among others. Multiple parcels on Sullivan Street and nearby lots exchange hands among individuals, trustees, and corporate buyers with prices ranging from 25 to 1,000 dollars.
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Maxwell & Sullivan
Millis
George Daniels
Sullivan Street
George
Millie Daniels
J. A. Hixon
A.M
Builders Supply Co
Frank A. Hooper
Laura F. Clarke
Lamar Street
P. L. Holt
E. C. Speer
J. C. Parker
Josephine Roberson
Janey Tommey
Southern Lumber and Improvement Company
Pat Bass
B. J. Rooks
Jas. W. Russell
Mary A. Braun
J. H. Freeman
Braun Street
J. A. Culpepper
Wm. Jarvis
Johnson & Harrold
Wm. J. Boyd
Guardian
Artesian water fountain project shown in city yard
Pipe has reached the Sethodist church yard for a fountain to be supplied from an artesian well. Residents welcome the shorter walk for water. Another line runs from the well to Forsyth Street near the Southwestern Bank to serve local business people with ready artesian water.
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Sethodist Church
Forsyth Street
Hank
General Assembly of Georgia
Neasion
Bank of
Bumter
Americus
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Pmericy
Recorder
Crorg
Joiner & Nicholson
Brooklyn Heights
Spencer Spivey
Papa
Central Railroad
Central Yard
Rodgers
J. M. Rogers
Thes. A.M. Road
Chicago
Evanaville
Ind
Georgis
Tris
G. W. Council
Howell C. Glenn
New York
Howell Cobb
Athens
John A. C
Gobb
Por
L. E
Jack)Stanford
Sumter County
Ada Naylor
Preston
Annie CO. Bell
Americas
Lyons
Louvale
Hood
Boston
Ella A. Gorr
Terrace Street
C.L Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
L. BE
Jack) Stanford
F. Markett
W. M.(buck) Ragan
L. B. Forrest
Sheriof Bumter County
Treleeted
J. B. Lamar
John B. Sullivan
Tonn Noues
Mm. Ble
Lucotlice
S. WL Small
Treaster
Domocrnicy
Beimter
Jor D. Glover
Generatic
P.W. Wesson
W. G. A. Manufacturing Company
America
Tresuny
G. HH
BIEG
Hee'y
Treas
General Assembly of
Americus Bay
Ings Bank
Cancer Cure
Cannon
J. D. Hooks
D. F. Davenport
Wensver
D. Wismukes
Entate
Thornton
Admr
Diamond Club
Watch Club
Saltl. Cotney, Corner
Fletwood & Russell’s
Butlere-Berry
Lee and Lamar Sts
Artesian Corner
Butler & Ber
Mrrs. M.telam’s
Sans Souci
W. T. Ragan
Inwo
Inamar Street
Argo & Andrews
Sa. Im
Baltimore
John FR. Shaw
Champion” Clothier
W. Georg
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