Death of J M Moore and obit in Sumter district
An old and esteemed Sumter resident, J M Moore, died at his home Friday morning. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The obituary praises his honor and usefulness. The text also includes a testimonial by Rev J P Harper endorsing Simmons Liver Regulator and mentions a drug store advertising trash shams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .M. Moore
J. Si Moore
Sumter
Oak Grove Cemetery
Genek
Freight Cars Ordered To Meet Rising Business
The A. P. L and J authorities order a large batch of new freight cars built at once. With only the wheels to be supplied externally, the rest of the work will be completed in the company shops here. Shop staff boast they can build anything on wheels from a pole car to a locomotive. B. H. Mayo visits each morning to collect orders. the pies will astonish you.
The Champion Rattler on College Street
A seven foot rattlesnake, reported as the largest seen in the area, was killed by an old Black man on College Street near Mr. C. M. Wheatley’s residence after a hard struggle with a stout pole. It measured nearly seven feet long, eight inches around, and had twenty seven rattles.
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College Street
C. M. Wheatley
Swood
Sielly
Market in Americus offers wide variety of foods
A reporter tours Americus markets and confirms abundant vegetables fruits and proteins. He notes eleven vegetable varieties and wide selections of apples peaches grapes melons lemons and tropical fruits. Substantiials include beef pork mutton fish oysters eggs cheese and canned goods. The piece argues market abundance countering housewives and suggests trying local beverages at Davenport’s soda fountain.
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Americus
Georgia
Fulton Market
Boston
Annual Moving Day in Americus sparks busy streets
Thursday brought a lively scene as drays and wagons moved merchants to new quarters. More moving than in prior years signals healthy growth in Americus commerce, with firms seeking elbow room and enhanced space. Demand for store rooms remains high as merchants pack, partition, and prepare to settle in, then inform readers through the Recouper when ready. Advice to Mothers promotes Mrs Wixeton's Teething Syrup for children, noting soothing gums and relief from wind colic and diarrhea. a 25-cent bottle is offered by E. D. Ansley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Advertising as the key to Americus prosperity gains steam
In a crowded barber shop, merchants debate why Americus thrives while newcomers flood in. The cotton buyer insists advertising fuels growth, linking railroads, factories, and papers to revenue, prestige, and new settlers. He cites Ohio excursions and daily commerce as proof, urging extended campaigns and pamphlets to attract Northern investors and boost tax base.
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Americas
Americus
New England
Florida
Kansas
Nebraska
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Anniston
Ohio
Profitable Melon Patch Beats Cotton in Revenue
A farmer near the city planted worn gray land in melons for ten dollars total cost. The patch yielded 390 dollars in cash, while 45 acres of cotton are expected to produce twenty bales but the melons are said to net five times that profit. Diversified farming cited as superior to cotton monoculture. On Saturday Americus swarmed with buyers as cotton sales boosted merchants and signaled a bustling, profitable day.
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King Cotton
Americus
Georgia City
Sumter County Sunday Soiree Convention Report
The August 1887 Sumter County Sunday School convention at Bottsford opened with singing Glory to His Name and a prayer by Bro. Sears. Reports from districts list numerous Baptist and Methodist schools with varying attendance, teachers, and literature. Solg’s and Sears’s addresses praised flourishing student effort and Elderly involvement. Afternoon session featured Rev. William on character formation, adoption of a resolution urging full secretary information sharing, and thanks to Bottsford for hospitality. the gathering adjourned hopeful for continued Gospel schooling.
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Sumter County
Bottsford
Geo. H. Bolg
W. M. Sears
Howell’s
A. T. Johnson
Ava
Mount Zion
Wm. A. Wilson
Lyng’ Branch
W. O. Tinaley
Pleas Ant Grove
W. B. Renew
Rehoboth
W.C. Toole
Pine Grove Acchool
B J. Chook
Mr. Vernon
Howard Smith
Bottaford
Methodist
Dillard
Tabernacle
Magoolia Springs
B. Glass
Mt. Tabor
Friendship
Presbyterian
Concord
Baptist
Americus
Calloway
Bro. Callaway
Stem
Ray
A. M. Williams
Lott Warren
East Americas
L. H. Carter
Johnson's Academy
Levi Jokogson
Atendance
Union
Union School
J. We Sloan
Pleasant Grove
B.J. Mathvin
Andersonville
EL Glover
Schulara
Solg
Webster County Association
Sears
A. M. Wiliam
Orton
Tonellaieg
A. P
TE. R.B
Mr. Williams
Lunsford
Foon
Botsford
W. G. Toone
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Wide Skin Cure Claims
Medicinal advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as best on earth for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or no pay, with sales through J Bridge.
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Simmons
J P. Harper
Christao
J. Alk
Davenport
B. Il
Mayo
E. D. Ansney
A. W Ciluoun
AL & D
F. Davenport
Prof. Lockhart
Ayer
Derr Rock
Sanatoua Stan
Tate Springs
J. A
D. F. Davenport
Wixeton
E. D. Ansley
Wer
Telk
Buena Vista
Albany
Dougherty County
Bucklen’s
Arnica Saluty
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