AMERICUS: RECORDER Zooak contintn Methodist Church
AMERICUS: RECORDER reports nightly services at the Methodist church at 7 o clock this week with Dr Clark aided by Rev C Davis of the South Geok s Conference. Public invited to attend and a Shiloh church meeting planned for the Friday before the fifth Sabbath. Distances travelers will be met at day trains Thursday prior.
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Methodist Church
Clark
C. Davis
South Geoks
Shiloh
Death of J Goolsby brings sorrow to Macon area
MaJ R Goolsby of Macon Ga arrived in Columbus four days ago to visit the Allen House. He fell ill with malarial fever and after careful nursing died Sunday afternoon. His body was placed in an ice coffin and prepared for shipment to his home.
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Carter
J. E. Carter
Lumpkin
Harper Black, Jr
Plains of Dura
Jas, Reeves
Black Hut
Jek
Harper Jack
Ameria
Maj.r. Goolsby
Macon
R. Jacques & Co
Valsta
Allen House
Court adjourned. multiple cases disposed in Sumter County
Superior Court adjourned to February second Monday. Cases disposed include Annie Moore not guilty for misdemeanor. Edmund Grant guilty of simple larceny with mercy recommendation and fine or twelve months on chain gang. William Greene guilty with mercy recommendation and costs or eight months. Wm Fletcher not guilty on assault with intent to murder. Oudy Lewis guilty with sentence suspended. Sandy Thomas guilty with mercy recommendation and fine or eight months on chain gang. Henry Robinson burglary guilty and five years chain gang. Cudy Lewis house larceny guilty and two years on chain gang. Anderson Redding carrying concealed weapons guilty and six months on chain gang or fine of 25 dollars plus costs. Also local editorials discuss railroad connections and competition between Americus, Buena Vista, Ellaville, and Anderson.
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Sumter
State
Annie Moore
Edmund Grant
Mercy
William Greene
Wm. Fletcher
Oudy Lewis
House
Sandy Thomas
Henry Robinson
Cudy Lewis
Anderson Redding
Stylish Hats at Rylanders Award in Americus
Arthur Rylander offers hats shoes umbrellas and repairs at Black's old corner in Americus Georgia. Available for wholesale or retail to old friends and acquaintances during the coming winter months.
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Americus
Black
Arthur Rylander
Amori
Exaville Feud Ends in Fatal Wounding of Porter by Grantham
In Exaville Georgia on October 16 1886 R D Grantham and a black man named Mose Porter fought after Porter’s dogs injured Grantham’s dogs. Porter was stabbed multiple times in the side and back and is expected to die. A warrant for Grantham has been issued but not yet served. The report notes Alon W D Murrays house near completion and weak local school interest despite a top state instructor. urging public support for better schooling.
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Exaville
R. D. Grantham
Mose Porter
Porter
Grantham
Alon
W.D. Murray
Saly
Brunswick to Columbus rail plan reshapes Georgia trade
The Brunswick and Western railroad extension toward Columbus via Americus is urged by Brunswick and Savannah Herald sources. Advocates argue it would open a sea outlet, bring port competition, and empower Americus with leverage over freight rates once A P L and other lines reach the Ocmulgee. A New York meeting of B W officers is noted.
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Buena Vista
Anderson
Americus
Ellaville
Savannah News
Brunswick Herald
Brunswick
Cotton Belt
Brunswick and Western
Columbus
New York
Albany
Georgia
Ocmulgee
Americas
Best Shoes at Rylanders and the Brunswick extension
The Brunswick Herald urges extending the Brunswick and Western railroad to Americus and Columbus. Residents push for a direct link to Brunswick seaport, arguing it will relieve congestion, boost prosperity, andBenefit Columbus Americus Brunswick. Columbus board of trade pledges 100000 toward the project and locals vow further subscriptions to ensure success.
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Columbus
Americus
Raoul
Brunswick
South Atlantic
Seaboard
Brunswick and Western Railroad
Mericus
Columbus Board of Trade
Chattahoochee
Fernandina
Brunswick Herald
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Claims and Price Offer
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for bruises chilblains corns wounds and skin eruptions. It promises quick relief with a money back guarantee within two decades and mentions a price though the exact amount is unclear due to damaged text.
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Tae Brest
Arthur Rylander's SHOH and Hat Store in Americus GA
A notice references Arthur Rylander and the Shoh and Hat Store located at Black's Old Corner in Americus Georgia. The fragmentary text suggests a business identification or advertisement tied to the historic location. No further details are available in the readable segment.
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Thare
Black
Arthur Ry ¥ Lander
Americas
Arthur Rylander
Black’s
Americus, GA
Booms and Boomers Shape a City’s Destiny
In a compact periodical essay the author extols the power of coordinated, well managed development dubbed a solid boom. Citing Atlanta, the Florida boom, and Thomasville, the piece argues community cooperation and prudent business lead to lasting growth while noting Florida’s speculative excesses and local contrasts with Americus. The piece ends with an unrelated medicinal advertisement for Smiths Bile Beans priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Caracter
One Dollar One Year New Hack and Breonan Bay Horse
Mr T J Breonan again places his hack with a new bay horse, a brisk move in racing circles. The notice notes a one dollar one year stake and references Breonan’s continued involvement in hack races.
Variousemen Trials and a Plan to Enrich Americus
A warehouseman speaks of hot days and hard work at the cotton compress, noting tensions with cotton shippers and workers, and jokes about joining the church. A scribe and local commentary discuss demographic growth, idle energy, and the need for new industries and a factory employing women and children to boost Americus’s economy.
Desperate Negro Criminal Reese Walker To Be Brought Back
Deputy Sheriff Feagan received papers from the Governor and, arming with handcuffs and shackles, went to Jacksonville to arrest Reese Walker. Billy promises to assist in bringing him into custody.
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Reese Walker
Jacksonville
Fla
Sumter County
Walker
Feagan
Billy
One Year One Dollar and City Survey Route
The A P L surveying corps spent days locating a road route into the city and conducted a College street survey yesterday. They are pleased with the result but unsure if it will be final, noting either this line or the one below may be chosen. Pocket knife styles offered from twenty five cents to three dollars.
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College Street
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Ike Hudson
Hudson
J. Granberry
Rylander’s
Bucklen
PRI
Harper Black
Lance
Hann
Atlanta
Gate City
Great West
Florida
Sara Sota
Thomasville
Tomasville
Facksonville
Jim
Jauze
Israel
Bumter County
Id. R, Stapleton & CO
Preston, GA
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