Elegant new goods and local notices in Americus
Local ads announce Fricker & Bro goods new in town and a planned Bullivan street wood yard by B T Adams. Other items note W F Mulder of Cusseta dying in Americus, railroad growth prospects, legal and real estate updates, new electric plant machinery, and a reintroduction by Surrit Stamvienp inviting old friends to visit Wheatley's dry goods store.
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B. T. Adams
Bullivan Street
Americus
FP. Wheatley
Grocer Dialog on New Goods and Stock Updates
A rough exchange announces fresh stock of Needles Raisins Citron Currata Trunes and Malaga Grapes along with lemons cheese macaroni cod fish Irish potatoes onions and more. The vendor praises Edge Flour and low prices while confirming another order to the wagon and a goodbye.
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Malaga
Goshen Butler
Joiner & Nicholson Tae
Americus
PTE
Horr
Cone Harris
Talso
H. A. Hara
Americus and Jacksonville railroad bill heads House list
The House Friday passed a bill incorporating the Americus and Jacksonville railroad. The line would connect with the Rome and Chattanooga road creating an independent short line from Jacksonville to Chattanooga. Also notes new home moves by James Fricker and Charles Fricker on Taylor Street. Weekly cotton data shows 3283 sales and near thirty thousand receipts, with prices softer than prior week. A satirical tale by Bro. Andy Gatewood recalls a runaway negro marriage with mounted couriers and a late night ceremony at two in the morning.
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Americus and
Jacksonville
Rome
Chattanooga
Andy Gatewood
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn
Anna Stanford
C. W. Lamar
Davenport and
McGarrah
G. B. Hare
A Strange Coincidence in Buena Vista Visit
Hon E G Simmons of Americus arrived in Buena Vista last Monday to oversee planting interests in Marion county. Coincidentally, sixteen years earlier on the same day he had come to Buena Vista to marry Miss Lucy Hollis, daughter of the late John F Hollis. His first trip was of more pleasant nature than the present one.
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Marion County
E. G. Simmons
Americus
Buena Vista
Lucy Hollis
John F. Hollis
Americas
Wilcox County
Stewart
Wilcox
Hawkinsville
History Americas
Columbus
Hand Mashed and Rail Work Highlight Americus update
On Monday last Mr. James Harp in Americus mashed fingers with a pile driver while guiding a chip on the pile. He received treatment Tuesday after arriving in Americus and continues to recover. The Central's slide tracks and depot yard expansion in Americus involve E L Adams and the track gang adding and reworking side tracks, with plans to lengthen and improve connections. A promotional note mentions Fernoline Balsam for sale at Cook's Pharmacy. A potential move of Sutherland foundry and machine shops to Americus is discussed, with citizens urged to back the project and a canvassing committee appointed.
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James Harp
Americus
Coulter Bridge
McRas
Central
E. L. Adams
Southwestern
Central System
A. P. & L. Compress
W. G. Sutherland
Michigan
Callaway
Macon
Brunswick
Midat
Dulleat
Busness
Wusiantte
Messia
Sariand & Son
The Cacus Circus Draws Big Crowd In City Streets
Early hour crowds filled the streets as King Franklin's circus paraded to a tent near the guano works. The dense audience packed the tent, heat and dust immense, then music lingered late as the show and concert ended. A separate item notes a culprit stealing an overcoat and a chase leading to a twelve month chain gang sentence. Two merchants from different counties praise Americus for better bargains, planning future trade.
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King & Franklin’s Circus
Pompeii
Delicate Surgical Operation By Doctor Worth
Last Wednesday Dr Ben worth performed a delicate eye to nose canal surgery to drain excessive waters from a distant patient. A silver probe was placed to keep the canal open until healing. The doctor specializes in eye ear nose and throat diseases and general surgery and remains very busy.
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Benworth
Cloak stock opened by Tronstox Wheatley department
Mr Charles I Ansley curated the cloak department offerings praised as handsome stylish garments with the largest variety and best prices. The invitation invites customers to view and purchase, promising cordial showings at the store in Americas and surrounding areas. Also mentions Pure Blackberry Cordial for summer complaints in children and dysentery.
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Charles I. Ansley
Americas
Cajl
Tronstox Wheatley
Coor
D. F. Davenport
Americus
John W. Masury & Son
Kichkin Discart
Money for Old Soldiers and Related Notices
Judge Speer receives word that pensions for disabled Confederate soldiers ending Oct 24, 1890, start Feb 1, 1890, with reasons to delay taxes, faster February March processing, staged payments, and new blank forms. Also reports Mutual Building and Loan loans and a marriage announcement for Col. W A Dodson and Miss Mattie Lewis.
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Executive Department
Handsome Silks and Wool Goods Open New Stock
The store announces the largest line of Silk Salts with rich trimmings and a vast array of Black Silks and Colored Wool Goods. They praise the variety, invite ladies to inspect the immense stock, and note growing crowds and staff expansion to meet demand.
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Americas
Trul Thornton Wheatley
Samus Fucker & Bro Advertisement from Atlanta
Atlanta dispatch notes Epier praising E G Simmons of Sumter County. The article lauds his attendance in the House of Representatives, calls him a grand representative, and says colleagues and constituents trust his record and legal opinions. It hints at future Congressional consideration.
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Atlanta
Epier
House of Representatives
G. Simmons
Col. Simmons
General Assembly
Hour of Representatives
Simmons
Sumter
Geort
Drop In Painting Highlighted At Local Store Show
A charming framed painting titled Drop In decorates Carter Ben’s store. It depicts streams and a frog perched near a spider’s nest, inviting the viewer to drop in. Artist Susie Sheppard, daughter of C. C. Sheppard, created the work and the piece is described as a pretty picture reflecting the artist’s style.
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Cslvid Carter’ Bén
Mies Susie
C. C. Sheppard
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Ripis Cay Recorder
Ceorgi
TOWN
EL Stanfield
Anniel Pickett
Granberry's Corner
AmeEricus
Hellena
James Fricker & Bro
W. F. Mulder
Cusseta
Our City
Central Railroad of Georgia
Hus
Birmingham
Savannah
R. F. Sams
Americus Guano Works
P. L. Holt
Taylor Street
Menara
Lott Warren
Bylor
Rams
Janzs Fricker & Bro
Payne & Son
Elmira
N. Y
Catherine Lewis
Dr. Bull
James Fricker
W. B. Buchanan
Chas. Fricker
J. J. Smith
Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Mericas
Adam Smith
Ed Thomas
Mesera, Tullis & Clarke
Adam
Mr. Lockett
Supt
Hawkins
Water Works
Jud Pilabury
G. W. Crawford
Burt Jones
Joe Marshall
C. A. Schneider
M. Speer, Jr
W. A. Dodson
Mattie Lewis
Hawkineville
Baptist Church
Col. Dodson
Jas. Dodson & Son
Miss Lewis
Wearis
Harris
The
Knights of the Golden Star
Jesse Martin
Dennis
Fartoune
Ao Gally
Hollister
Williford, Matthews & Co
Bank of Americus
Har
Jersey
Wheeler
A. J. Cleghorn & CO
Cotton
Macon County
H. N. Gardner
Grangerville
Ohio
W. L. Gleaner
Buch
Northwest
Ohio River
Slaughter
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Rosda
Maj
Glessner Wa
Samus Fucker & Bro
aGabinet
Ina Bay Yas BS
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