Protracted Meeting at Pleasant Grove District Sunday
Protracted meeting led by Rev. L A Snow begins at Pleasant Grove in the 28th District on Sunday at 11 x September 19h. An open invitation asks all to attend. Also notes beef offerings at local markets and a sheriff sale of personal effects from Frank A Yenport after conviction. Died James G Henderson succumbs to phoid fever at age unknown. friends mourn his loss.
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L.A. Snow
Pleasant Grove
28Th District
James G. Hdmuneon
White Tuesday
Frank A. Yenport
J.W. Wheatley & ‘S Bank
Aiden
One Year One Dollar Race to Illustrated City Ruin
The paper touts its unique illustrated ruin story from Charleston with a special artist on assignment. It claims no editorial edge over rival dailies, asserting the release of the first vivid depiction, on the third page, as a public service rather than standout enterprise.
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Mito
Charleston
Stewart County Delegates Nominate Guerry by Acclamation
In Lowpaty on Sept 8 delegates from Stewart Quitman and Webster counties met at the court house and nominated Mr Guerry of Georgia by acclamation. Mrs Hightower widow of John Hightower former county official died in the county today from dysentery and will be buried at 10 this morning.
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Stewart County
Lowpaty
Stewart
Quitman
Ebster
Guerry
A. Hightower
Ohn Hightower
Cliff
Sumter County to Erect New Capitol Building in Atlanta Style
The Reconpen notes Sumter County awarded contractor Wom McGilvray of Atlanta $29,500 to build a modern Doric stained capitol at Troup and Forsyth streets. Plans by Bruce & Morgan show a brick and terra cotta courthouse with basement, two stories, tall clock tower, a well heated, vented layout with offices for Tax Receiver, Sheriff, Clerk, Judge, and dedicated spaces for roads and doctors. The design emphasizes convenience, safety with fireproof vaults, and ample gallery for spectators including colored seating.
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Sumter County
Wom. McGilvray
Atlanta
Messrs
Bruce
Troup and
Forsyth Streets
Superior Court Room
Traverse Jury
Solicitor-General
Grand Jury
Group
Messie
Bruce & Morgan
McGilvray
Aid for Charleston Sufferers Organizes City Fund Drive
An Opera House meeting appoints committees to solicit Charleston relief. Col N A Smith office hosts, Dr J O A Clarke urges three member subcommittees from each general committee to canvass the city. Rev A B Campbell chairs, plus Colored Committee led by W C Banton.
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Charleston
Opera House
N. A. Smith
A. B. Harrold
EH. G. Simmons
J. O. A. Clarke
Rev
A. B. Campbell
Wm. M. Aice
J. J. Williford
W. C. Banton
R. Munson
J.W. Browder
D. A. Johnson
Elbert Head
Local notes mention rail, real estate boom and people
Col Eli Hill and Col T J Black visited the city while others like D Barnard and James Callaway spoke of local matters. The Altamaha River Convention, new wells, and railroad extensions stir growth as residents cheer improvements. A mule accident, a new fortunit dwelling, and advertisements mingle with temperance notes and school district updates.
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Col
Macon
D. Barnard
Americus
James Callaway
The
Albany News
Advertised Letters in Americus Postoffice 1886 Notice
Advertised letters remaining in the Americus Postoffice include Miss Lucy Carter and Mrs Maggie de Goria among others. The list warns that uncalled letters will move to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days. The paper notes local hog stock and offers to sell at Miller County outlets with tight inventory and pricing.
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Americus
Nighttime prank ends in chaos on Lamar Street
A group of youths planned a crude trap using a painted rope and a cord to lure pedestrians. Their setup drew a crowd as rocks and bricks flew, a man fetched a gun and returned with a torch in hand. The incident left residents debating which party appeared more maddened.
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B. m
Lamar Street
Handling Cotton Will Trace One Pound Through Many Hands
The cotton trade is finely segmented from planter to spinner with each bale branded and numbered. Bales move through factors and receivers with precise tracking, so orders refer to specific branded lots. If any bale is faulty or weighed wrongly, the issue can be traced back to the planter for reclamation at the rightful place.
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Tabler
James Fricker & Bro
Americus
Buena Vista
Marion County
Hitt & Co
Oliver & Sattegest
Augusti
Europe
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Hawkins
Bass Sous
Forsyth Street
Troup Street
Sheriff’s Office
Frst
Clerk OF Superior Court
Commissioners OF Roads
BEVE
Superior Court
Gehen
Eli Hill
Bronwood
Albert G.crane
Washington, D. C
City
Edgar M. Butt
Farlow Gatewood
W. Felder
Varnado
Joe Scott
Bagley
Hinkle Place
B. A. Hawkins
Lumber City
Hawkinsville
Jos. Waxelbauom
Amaricus
Hawkins House
Mattie and
Minnie
Rosa Haynes
Church Street
John B. Shaw
Southwestern Railroad
Fse
Fee, Factory
J.W. Wheatley & Co
Charles Catledge
Hawkine
Prince and
Church Streets
Leesburg
Wilcox County
Preston and Lumpkin
Wilcox
Cobb & Parker
D Court
L. Brooks
White
Aed
P. M. Americus
Tharbers
John I. Shaw
Miller County
Henny H. Grover
Bamter County
C. R. McCrory
Kldavilge, GA
D. P. Holloway
Tis Protece
W. B
Oliver
Teyhinder & Arrington
Alverirae
Lewart
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