Sohley's Primary and Water Mains Progress
The Democratic primary for Schley county officers occurs Friday the 8th. Thomas Smith ends a water mains line through Brooklyn Heights to J C Roney residence and will work this week in the southern and eastern city areas. Cotton sales rise, signaling better times for farmers and merchants amid high fertilization and rapid cultivation boosting future prospects.
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Thos. Smith
Brooklyn Heights
J. C. Roney
Americas
Negroes Organising for Congressional Vote Cited by Merchant
A prominent merchant claims he hears nightly gatherings of colored politicians planning political action. He notes a circulating boss who pays attendees, and observers that many visitors come from outside the town. He suggests this signals a push by Democrats to mobilize a large turnout for Crisp.
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Crisp
Fife Couple Settling In Americus As New Residents
The report notes Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Fife plan to make Americus their future home, joining a growing list of new citizens. The text then digresses into medical rhetoric about a disease and treatments, mentioning Hood's Suraa as a comparative reference.
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H. J. Fife
Americus
Hood
Bloody Tragedy After Feud Ends in Arson and Murder
In a county tragedy near the city, Nook Hurdle and Charlie Patterson kill each other in a night clash over Delia Patterson. Patterson fatally wounds Hurdle with a pocket knife after being struck by an axe during a quarrel at Hurdle's home. Coroner's inquest records disputes and statements from Delia, Henry Early, Rachel Brown, Ryley Colson, and N A Ray. Charlie Patterson is jailed to await county court.
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Mr. Bagley
Nook Hurdle
Delia Patterson
Charlie Patterson
Bill” Jordan
Charlie
Nook
Delia
Patterson
Della
Henry Early
N. A. Ray
J. B. Parker
Della Patterson
Bill
Uncle Bill
Chas. Patterson
Mr. Ray
Nook Hardies
Bill Jordan
Rachel Brown
Hooper
Ryley Colson Aworn
N.A. Ray Sworn
Charle
Henry
Dela
Charie Patteron
Americus Social Athletic Club to Build Two Story Firm
Dirt was broken on the foundation of the Americus Social Athletic Club’s new two story building on Jackson street below A J Buchanans. It will feature an elegant basement ground floor and a dancing hall above with self built by hired mechanics under supervisor Knight. A New Enterprise Americus National Building and Loan Association forms charter members among Americus prominent citizens. Advice to Mothers Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup advertised for teething children. The Post Offices petition for reappointment of Postmaster Joe Roney and notice of J G Shockley candidate for Assessor.
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Americus Social Athletic Club
Jackson Street
A. J. Buchanan
Knight
Americus
Americas
Hotel Planned in Omaha by J R James and Roe Ed wards
In Omaha yesterday J R James and Roe Ed wards sought bricklayers to build a large two story hotel on the Western division of the 8 A M road. The plan includes a sixteen room upper hotel and a lower office and storeroom, with a bank to follow. Under new management J L Montgomery will assume Allen House ownership November 1, with Mrs Allen remaining a proprietor though less involved.
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Omaha
J. R. James
Roe Edwards
James L. Montgomery
Allen House
Advertised Letters at the American Post Office 1899 List
A list of uncalled letters at the American post office includes numerous names with initials and some titles. Entries cover Mrs and Misses, men, and colored designations, with a closing note dated Oct 29, 1899.
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Americas Post Office
Andle Allen
Sceli A
Wency Anderson
Cdl
C—A.e. Cochran
Thomas Daly
Minnie Coleman
C. H. Chilson
Bill Cournsurs
Chas, Caerer
Cinder Caler
Mattie Crawly
Larry Condon
Mary Cruchens
Laurence Condon
B—J. B. Bryant
David Burney
Ben Bransa
Eugene Bivins
W. D.barly
J. B. Brown
Mies Ballle Baggle
Jack Ball
D—Handy Dryer
Elbert Douly
Clara Davis
Synthia Daniels
Mose Davis
Umphry Daniels
E—Thomas English
F—John Frulark
Mary
Grean
Santa Ralls
J. B. Rogers
H. H. Robinson
Saman Robinson
S—Watt Sewell
Emma Sims
A. Sanders
E. J.solomons
T—Joseph Tharp
Samuel Valentine
W—Sam Vallent
Wells Ed Wesher
John Wean
Susan Wallin
Misenda Waller
J. C. Roney
P. M
A. MACK & CO Dress Goods Sale Announcement
A. Mack & Co announces a broad dress goods sale with low prices on wool cashmeres Henriettas silks tricoats flannels and underwear. Highlights include 36 inch Henriettas at 20c per yard 88 inch Henrietta at 35c and 46 inch finish Henriettas at 65c plus discounts on plaids linens towels and jackets. The ad urges examining stock on two floors with many items undercut elsewhere and emphasizes new stock and large assortment.
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Priestley
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Foreman
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Joan Turpin
A. B. McCua
W. F. Pulivs
Y B. Dunn
Lori Wabrex
Granberry Corner
The
Americus National Building and Loan Association
Joe Roney
Roney
J. G. Shockley
Orr. Sr Surveyor
RGA
Homter
Americut
Ber
Terrell County
Dawson
Alovan
Albany
Pea
Columbus
Poco South Wetter Road
Sumter County
Jorsonville
Ihanema Jena
Lous
Osei
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Parker
Bascutor
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Court of Ords
Webster County
Segat
A. Mack & CO
Siam
Tc. Up
Bante Patverne
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