Cotton Market and Local Miscellany Update
AmnMeEnices Georgia October 14 1889 reports cotton market middling prices arrived by rail. A correction: Cooper’s resignation not true. Tate the bank inspector praised the Peoples National Bank. An earlier misstatement about Smith and McCaskill is corrected. McCaskill is the thief and Smith is not. Maj Speer purchased 1400 acres near Americus on Muckabee creek near Tallow Town. Hannah Hardin bound over to county court for larceny with $50 bond.
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AmnMeEnices
Maj. M. Speer
Wm. Hooks
Amerius
Muckabee Creek
Hannah Hardin
J. L. Adderton
Union couple wed in Americus area ceremony
On Thursday evening last October 10 at the residence of Mrs. 8 Bloan near Americus, Mr 8 Bloan was united in marriage to Miss Lillia Persons of Draneville Marion county. Rev B Allen officiated. Congratulations are extended to the couple and best wishes for their future.
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Bloan
Americus
Lillia Persons
Draneville
Marion County
B. Allen
Bidney
W.H Mercer
Webster County
P. C. Colley
Leary
Fannie Mercer
Webster
W. M. Stokes
Andersonville
Ruggles
Dawson
Sheffield
Leesburg
Jokver
Gretna Green
Doctor Bosworth Relies on Surgical Relief of Disease
Doctor Bosworth reports that his practice now centers on relief of disease by surgical methods and will take only a few catarrh patients this winter due to time demands. His office is busy with new patients, few of his former cases require further attention. A note on a social item: Mr Wade Reese of Leeton arrived with his bride Misa Dean of Shellman after a Thursday ceremony at the bride’s parents home, then proceeded to Americus to visit friends. The Kenyon House in Lumpkin, Ia is listed as a west hotel on the Western division, and four trains are noted as delayed or later than expected. The text offers limited coherent details about the hotel and schedule.
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Doctor Bosworth
Wade Reese
Leeton
Misa Dean
Shellman
Shellmn
Americus
Wroom
Weekly Cotton Receipts and Local Disturbance Report
Weekly cotton receipts totaled 2 649 bales by wagon and 1 1768 by fall total 3 825 against 3 508 last week. Since August 1 nearly 25 000 bales. since September 1 about 21 280 bales. Shipments improved. market slightly dull with a downward tendency. A pair of fights near Liberty Hall led to arrests and mayoral review. Hog thief cases and chain gang transfers noted. Hymenial wedding at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Marion county home of the bride’s father. Rowan B. Evans of Atlanta married to Mrs Ola M. Slappey of Sumter. Evans linked to Frank E. Block. Slappey noted for standing in Americus and Sumter counties.
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G. W. F. Munroe
Marion County
Rowan B. Evans
Atlanta
Ola M. Slappey
Sumter
Evans
Frank E Block
A New Conductor for the Western Division Train
Mr. H C Sapp promoted from baggage and express messenger to conductor on the Western division passenger train. Mr B E Turner of Florida takes the old position. Sapp began as a brakeman and has risen to conductor, a commendable rise for a capable, accommodating man.
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H.C. Sapp
B. E. Turner
Florida
Sapp
The New Shades and Fashion Notes Here
The clipping lists new fashion shades including Opelia a red shade between crushed strawberry and old rose plum and heliotrope colors and grays stay popular dark bottle green olive lighter blues and tans Oyster shell is named as a new white with a slight tint. Also notes on an upcoming Industrial School for Girls in Americus and local wedding notices in Webster and Anderson counties with supportive commentary.
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Opelia
Ladies’ Home Journal
Excursion Petition for Louvale to Abbeville Train
Stewart county residents plan an excursion train from Louvale to Abbeville on Friday November 8 200x to witness the execution of Willie Willian the murderer of Conductor Whigham. If the train runs they will be absent two nights and three days otherwise they will travel anyway. The piece notes no bloodthirst but a desire to witness the law’s action.
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Stewart County
Louvale
Abbeville
Willie Willian
Whigham
Stewart
Georgia
Death of Col. W. T. Toole in Americus
News of Col. W T Toole's death spreads grief in Americus as he passes away at his home after a year of declining health. A Confederate veteran, he rose from modest means to notable business roles and served as Colonel in the Georgia Reserve. He leaves a legacy of duty, religion, and charitable work.
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Col. W. T. Toole
Col. Toole
Americus
Sumter Light Guards
Georgia
Almost a Fire at Alliance Warehouse
A burning bale at the Alliance warehouse was detected yesterday morning around 9. The heart of the bale, owned by Geo. A. Herndon, burned while surrounded by others. Prompt action by warehousemen and Buchan and Bell saved a potential disaster.
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Alliance
Buchanan & Bell
Geo. A. Herndon
Post Office Roiling in Atlanta Delays Mail Returns
The Atlanta post office is criticized for rotten service and slow mail throughputs. A resident who mailed from Atlanta returned home to find his own letter among others, delaying deliveries for days. The item notes recurrent delays cited by locals and visitors from the city. The report also mentions Mrs G C McAlister of this city who died at Forrest street after weeks of illness, with burial in Ellaville.
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Atlanta
P. O.N
Piedmont
G. C. McAlister
G.C. McAlister
Forrest Street
Presbyterian Church
Robert Adams
Ellaville
Handsome Silks and Wool Goods Display Gains Attention
The Americas store promotes a vast Silk Bults line and rich Black Silks with a wide assortment of Henriettas Serges and Cashmeres. It notes crowds and sales staff shortages as Thornton Wheatley invites ladies to inspect the extensive dress goods collection and new patterns. A display by Mr Smith Stanfield showcases elaborate panels of dress fabrics and related textiles. Dr L B Clifton proposes using red ants to control cotton caterpillars by creating dedicated ant habitats between cotton rows to boost natural pest control.
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Americas
Dress Goods Inc
Thornton Wheatley
Smith Stanfield
L. B. Clifton
Col Toote’s Funeral Draws Wide Masonic Remembered
The funeral for Col W T Toole from near Americus moved to Americus city with a long hearse line and a large Mason lodge delegation. Rev A B Campbell led services at the Baptist church where Toole was a longtime member, and the cortege ended at the cemetery with Masonic rites.
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Col. Toote
Col. W. 'T'. Toole
Americus
Grandberry's Corner
Mason Lodge
Cquetery
New Engines for the ETVI Line Between City and Maline
On Thursday night two new engines arrived Nos 108 and 100. One is a passenger engine to serve the daily passenger line between the city and Maline on the ETVI road. the other is a ten wheel metal freight engine. Names honored are Judge J A Kendrick and Mr G M Byne of Lee County. They were assembled and placed in running order yesterday. Flavoring Extract Lemon and Vanilla from Cook's Pharmacy on Cotton Avenue.
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Maline
J. A. Kendrick
G. M. Byne
Lee County
Dennis Harris Defends Name Claims in Telegraph Card
In a Monday Telegraph page, Dennis Harris objects to being called Dennis stating newspapers misinterpret the nickname. He denies lodge trouble in Macon and blames personal malice from Jesse Martin. He notes his case will be argued next Thursday in court and predicts a strong showing for his side. A Webster county court clerk arrival is recorded with well wishes.
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Dennis
Dennis Harris
Macon
Jesse Martin
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O. K
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Rochelle Register
T. D. Jackson
Shellman Herald
Richland
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Mr. Jackson
Bheliman
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Arconper
A. B. Leaven
Swericns
C. &. Luwe
Americus, Ga
D. F. Davenport
Matory
John W. Manury & Son
Bkin
Williford, Matthews & CO
Cotton Avenue
Bank of Americus
A. J. Cleghorn & CO
Cook's Pharmacy
Thornton
Thursby
Geors
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