Local schedule notes and excursion ticket offer
The notice lists daily rail arrivals and departures with a plan for trains to Albany andBeat city areas, plus an excursion ticket offer to the Louisville Exposition at 318.420 for the round trip valid until October 10. Agent Lott Walners announces mail departure times west, south, east, and north, with regional close times and varied Friday Monday Wednesday schedules, effective until further railroad changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auzart
Albany
Beat Irciatt
Sos
Lott Walnrs
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Lumpkin
Preston
Bottsford
Friendship
Dran
Church Hill
Eres BU
Hottaford
Providence
W. A. Brace, P. AM
Another Victim of the Gin Special to the Recopite tie Broxwoon
Mr J G Woods was badly cut today by his gin with the right arm possibly needing amputation. Also notes changes in Wynn & Wood purchasing Bell's interest sustaining old stand. Military fair contributions coming in Capt Shaffer received a fine officers uniform from Jacob Reed's Sons Philadelphia to be voted to the most popular officer. Clit Clay found a giant eight foot stalk of cotton with 352 bolls, though his other crop may not match it.
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J. G. Woods
Wynn & Been
Wood
Bell
Shaffer
Jacob Reed
Clit Clay
Incky Rafller
Mosars
Jacob Reeds Sons
Philadelphia
United States
8. C. Cooper
Death of an Old Citizen and Other Local News
Aleck the old city mule died in harness after seventeen years of service on the streets. A movement among prominent business men to convene a Democrats of the city meeting to nominate city officers is under discussion. Burglars cut through Mr Glover's Andersonville store floor, entered and stole goods, suggesting familiarity with the premises. Died Friday afternoon at age sixty eight Mr T A Brannan, father of T J and A W Brannan. remains taken to Eufaula for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleck
Andersonville
T. A. Brannan
T.J
A. W. Brannan
Alabama
Eufaula
Petty Thieves In Arrests For Chickens And Cigars
A boy named Tom Fletcher, described as of mixed race, was taught stealing chickens from Jia McTyier last week and arrested after an examination on Saturday. Policeman Bud Wheeler also arrested Homer Dorsey on Saturday for stealing cigars from L. B. Box some months ago. Dorsey has remained quiet since.
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Tom Fletcher
Jia McTyier
Bud Wheeler
Homer Dorsey
Dorsey
L. B. Boxworth
Snl
Narrow Gauge Rail Plan Favored by Directors
At a meeting of the Americas Preston and Lumpkin Railroad directors on Friday the narrow gauge plan was approved to reduce costs and keep control with local stockholders. An immediate push to build from Americus to Vienna is anticipated, with Dooly County subscriptions pledged. Also reviewed is Cram's Universal Family Atlas of the World praised for comprehensive maps and data, with Mr. A. G. Bruton canvassing the city to promote it.
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The
Americas, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad
Americus
Vienna
Dooly
Hawkinsville
ET. V. OK G
Roa
United States
A. G. Bruton
New County Democratic Executive Committee Elects Leaders
The county Democratic Executive Committee met Tuesday morning and elected Col. A. B. Cutts as Chairman and Mr. J. C. Roney as Secretary. The committee lists district representatives: 7th A. B. Cutts and J. C. Roney. 11th J. W. Bailey. 16th Brice Adams. 18th J. M. Rodgers. 17th J. M. Bird. 26th A. Wilson and Joe Glover. 28th A. D. Small. 29th Mr. Edge.
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New Democratic Executive Committee
Worning
A. 8. Cutta
J. C. Roney
M7th
A. 8. Cutts
J.C. Roney
L. B. Bosworth
E. G. Simmons
J. W. Bailey
Brice Adams
J. M. Rodgers
J. M. Bird
J. A. Wilson
Joe, Glover
A. D. Small
Mr. Edge
Annual Public Schools Report Details Enrollment and Costs
The fifth annual report shows 1 057 children with 91 on the school books and twelve schools with thirteen teachers, four male and nine female. Of attendees 465 are colored and 826 white. The treasurer notes 7 034.66 to run the schools with a 3 054.18 balance likely for a new colored schoolhouse. The Superintendent states a per scholar cost of 8.89 dollars, or 98 cents monthly.
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Tressurer
New South Monthly Promotes Southern Immigration Push
The New South is a monthly New York publication by the Swiss American Publishing Co. endors ed by the Southern Immigration Association. It invites foreign immigration to the South, aims to do good work there, and seeks hearty support from Southern people. It is published in English as German.
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New York
Swiss American Publishing Co
South
Southern Immigration Association
Barbecue at Mays Springs Draws Southwest Georgia Crowd
A large civic barbecue at Mays Springs in Sumter County celebrated the A P L railroad route through the area. About 600 people attended, with 30 carcasses cooked, master of ceremonies Prof. C. H. Wooten introducing speakers including Hon. W. M. Hawkes, Hon. F. Crisp, and Judge W. A. Hawkins. Capt. Mays and helpers organized the event, which featured ample food, socializing, and political representation from Americus.
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Capt
Mays
C. H. Wooten
Americus
W. M. Hawkes
F. Crisp
Judge Crisp
W. A. Hawkins
Rhodes
Measra
John 2. Shaw
C. T. Farlow
Mudge Misbury
A. C. Bell
Congress
J. N. Hudson
W. H. Cobb
Douglas
Messrs
Thomas
Market
Davenport
City Council Minutes and College Building Report 1884
September 8 1884 council session notes: well funds half freight paid. experts deem college building perfectly safe. education board agrees. Scarborough wooden building permit granted. Brannon fish license matter dismissed. school fund tabled. adjournment set. Committees hire two architects confirm safety. public appeals and Infantry Fair fundraising referenced.
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Alt
Cobb and Morgan
Board of Education
City of Americas
John N. Scarborough
Croghan
W. A. Brannon
They Call Again Little Opera Cigar At Buchanan
Smokers invariably call again for the Little Opera cigar from F. H. Buchanan and Son. The Havana filled, free smokers are praised as genuine and well made. Introduced recently, the firm reports a big run on them as demand grows.
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F. H. Buchanan & Son's
New Cotton Factory Opens in Griffin City
The Griffin Daily News last Sunday featured a large spread on the new cotton factory completed in Griffin. It includes a full description of the building, its machinery, and the construction history. An eight page edition was issued to cover the story, signaling close ties with Atlanta neighbors.
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Griffin Daily News
Atlanta
Home Industry Promotes Oliver & Oliver Carriage Works
A local feature praises Oliver & Oliver carriage manufactory for building a broad reputation through quality work and fair pricing. The report details their careful material selection, direct purchases, up-to-date methods, and skilled staff. A shifting seat buggy innovation and example quality in Magnolia Springs showcase their product superiority.
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Oliver & Oliver
Holsbirg
J. R. Boyd
Leary, Ga
B. P. Hollis
F. Brown
Magnolia Springs
Oliver
Local News Roundup From Albany and Nearby Towns
Albany and other area notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to colleges. Names include Miss Janie Weston, Miss Florie Kendall, Mrs C C Chaves, and Walter Wheatley. Business moves and new staff at Woxelbaum store. funerals, travel to Sparta, and deliveries of goods noted. Also reports on shifts of staff, political nominations, and a public notice of a local vendor changing sales location.
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Janie Weston
Albany
Florie Kendall
Hafauls
Leila Felder
C. C. Chaves
Montezuma
Col. Dodeonts
L. W. Gardner
W. ¥. Murray
B. F. Brimberry
Eutauln
Walter Wheatley
Bellevue
Mamie Bethume
Atlanta
B. Rt. Johnson
Messrs
Albert
Eugene Hinkle
Vanderbuilt University
Henry Black
Woxelbaum & Co
Ellie Oliver
Americus
Albany News
Sam Dickson
Bob Jones
Union Springs
Als
A. T. Mann
Sparta
Bishop Pierce
Alice May
R. F. Simmons
Dawson
Nellie Douglass
Thomasville
Leola Harrison
D. B. Will
New York
Mervin Callaway
I. T. Callaway
Artesian House
Nannie
Fricker Bros Jewelry Store
C. F. Crisp
Hot Springs
Ark
Katie Cooper
Macon
Cooper
Ben Dunbar
H. H. Collier
Port. Royal
8. C
W. M. Hawkes
Adderton
Sumter County
Col. Hawkes
K. J. Warren
The
Republican
Chattanooga Daily Democrat
Democrat
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Amenicts Recorder
Ocs Ax
Conuni
C. Storey
Louisville Exposition
Plante
Savannah
J. Waxsmaca & Co
New South
Spr
Georgia
Sumter
Mays’ Springs
Arbonoee
Capt. Mays
Folder
Ald
Burt
Bell, Williams and
Hawk_ ins
Home Industry
Carriage Works of
Davis & Callaway
Dick Wixpsox
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