Post Office Notice and Local Advertisements in Americus 1886
Americus readers are alerted to a September 8 1886 post office notice detailing General Delivery hours and closings. The item also mentions telegraph and telephone line plans, local warehouse ads, Sabbath School meeting in Webster County, courthouse construction bids, and a Montezuma fire incident with mill damage and a $1 000 saving.
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Americus
Wati
J.C. Rongy
P.M
Webster County
Preston
Bourdsy
Season opens with dramatic production at Opera House
The season begins this Friday at the Opera House with Janes Mon success Under the Lash. Notable cast members include Annie Russell Mamie Doud and Walter Sanford. The company brings a large scenery load and promises a strong start to the season in Americus and Villa Alta areas.
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Opera House
Janes Mon
Annie Russell
Madison Square
Mamie Doud
Lotta
Walter Sanford
Bart Campbell
Leonard
Newton
Thirteenth Senatorial Convention Nominee Hawkes Listed
The 13th senatorial district convened at Minor's Hall Montezuma Ga on August first electing Capt John A Cobb as chairman and R O Engram secretary Delegates from Sumter Schley and Macon counties attended and W M Hawkes was named the democratic nominee for senator under the district rotation plan The convention also elected a two year executive committee and accepted an invitation to ride the Flint River steamer Ada before adjourning sine die R O Engram secretary
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Minor's Hall
Montzuma
John A. Cobb
Somter County
R. O. Engram
Macon County
Seo
Sumter County
B. F. Joiner
J. A. Cobb. Sehley
W. D. Sears
G. B. Weaver
Sumter
W. M. Hawkes
W. P. Maxwell
J. A. Cobb
Ch’n
Macon
J. C. Ellington
Schley
W. D. Murray
Hamilton
Montezuma
Flint River
Ada
C. R. McCrory
Joiner
McCrory
Engram
Hawkes
R. O. Exanam
Nomination Granted in Montezuma Senate Contest
The 18th Senatorial District Democratic convention at Montezuma nominated W. M. Hawkes of Americus for the State Senate. Hawkes accepts the nomination in a letter dated September 4 1886, expressing gratitude, readiness to serve, and intent to discharge duties faithfully if elected.
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Ammaicus
Messrs
B. L. Joiner
C. BR. McCrory
Engram
Senate
Convention
Americas Declared Natural Wholesale Horse Market Hub
The article argues Americas Georgia is unmatched for a wholesale horse market serving about ten surrounding counties and all South Georgia to the Florida line. It cites four large stables, cattle feed access cheaper than Atlanta, and favorable climate as reasons to draw dealers, with lists of donors and subscription totals toward rail extension funding totaling 34,000 with 11,000 still needed.
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Georgia
Americas
South Georgia
Florida Line
Atlanta
Allavy
Camilla
Thomasville
Bainbridge
Valdosta
Quitman
McMichael Wins and Dr McMichal Nominated in Schley
In Schley county the Democratic nomination for Representative was decided Thursday with McMichael defeating rival Jar J McMichal and Mr. T B Myers amid a hard campaign. The civic scene features chants and bells as voters take part in the party selection. In Macon the same date the Chestnut bells echo as public amusement and ridicule surface in local discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McMichael
T. B. Myers
Schley County
Newspaper Postal Law Warns Against Refusing Payment
A new postal law allows publishers to arrest anyone who takes a paper and refuses to pay. It warns against letting a subscription run six to eighteen months unpaid and then marking it as refused or sending a card to discontinue. Cavin Canter & Son advertises new straw hats.
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Jigtt Cavin Canter & Son
Cotton Ginning and Local Rail push in Sumter
Advertisement notes J W Wheatley and Co prepared to gin cotton with ready facilities after last season's closure. Planters urged to patronize. workers skilled and reliable. Also mentions A B Linderman with Savannah Dublin and Western Railway optimistic about progress. survey on Americus line to begin. Subscriptions totaling 11000 needed to secure AP and L eastern extension. Malaria fears addressed with Smiths Bile Beans at 25 cents per bottle.
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J. W. Wheatley & Co
Messrs. Wheatley & Co
A. B. Linderman
Savannah
Dublin
AP & L
Sumter
Dooly
Smith
Asia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertisement
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offers the best remedy for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Dr E J Eldridge.
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E. J. Eldridge
Fall Byles Lovely Designs Prints and Ginghams
Fall Byles presents prints and ginghams in a display showcasing craftsmanship and fabric choices. St John R. Shaw’s is featured among suppliers in this local textile selection event.
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Fall Byles
St. John R.shaw's
Ladies in Particular Offer Superior Seasonal Goods Collection
Readers are invited to visit the new assortment of seasonable goods offered in every department, emphasizing variety and quality. The message highlights a gathering of fresh stock designed to appeal to shoppers seeking a broad range of items.
Success of the Season Stocked with All Price Goods
Our stock includes many grades of trants and choice high end items alongside mid and low priced pieces. We offer first class, good value bargains at every price level and can supply whatever you may want. New stock arriving daily and ready for inspection as we pause work to assist you. Polite salesmen guide you through stylish fall winter staples, dry goods, notions, millinery, clothing, hats, trunks, boots and shoes.
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Willis
Johnson
Lee County
C. W. Felder
Epwin Benn
Epider
Jirrold, Johnson & Uv
Frm
McGilvray
Bruce
J. A. & D. F. Davenfoes
Nill
Jno
A. Peight
Villa Alta
Milton N
Misa Della O. Hogue
Edgar
Guerry
Nts
G. W. Leamon
Minnie Lee Speight
On Gaines
B. W. Wheeler
Jennie Tiner
Dollan
Democratic Party
State Senate
B. L. Jorg
D. R. McCnony
R. D. Evanam
Ayotck
Agnes
Bell
Cannes
Farlow
Glover
G. W
Enoch
Lassiter
Amos
Mann
R. E. Jr
McTyrctr
McMichael
J.R. McMichal
Fox
C.L.G. Macon
Colored Baptists
Middle Georgia Baptist Association
Myer
Ellagille
Lickskillet
Patton's Hill
Canvin Canter & Son
Dublin & Western
Bucklen
Henry H.groven
Baldwin
Pablo
Agama
J. B. Stapleton & CO
Preston, GA
Hopson Law
Uecaseed
James Fricker
Bro
Americus, GA
Americus, Georgia
Wesleyan Female Institute
Staunton
Virginia
S City
Mercer
Univenstry
Gai
Et Rev
James
Law Department
Anderson
Florea
Eate
Sean Ed
P Boys Tee
Ptyers
Univer
Aer Patella
MO. J. Brantly
Andersonville School
Ovens
Sale
J. A. Daniel
Regiatar
John Rk
Shaw
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