AMEXICUS Daily and Weekly Publishings and Local Notes
The AMEXICUS publishes Daily four times a year and Weekly one per week with clear price details. It notes circulation in southwest Georgia counties and that the paper is entered at Americus Post Office. Local notices include a Jewish holiday law and various community items such as weddings, anniversaries, fox hunting, and a court verdict in Watts vs Tillman.
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Amexicus
Payanleim Advance
Georgia
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post Office
H.C. Storey
Still They Come Mrs Benton Moves to Americus
Mrs. 5. B. Benton, late of Thomson, has moved to Americus and bought a neat residence from H. R. Johnson near the cemetery. There is room for many more. Come along and don't be afraid. A Beauty. The Davenport Bros. are installing a new drug store on the corner of Cotton Avenue and Forsyth Street with brand new stock and an attractive display.
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5. B. Benton
Thomson
Americus
H. R. Johnson
Davenport Bros
Cotton Avenue
Forsyth Street
W. A. Cook
Abbeville
Flint River
Cobb
A Big Cotton Fight in Albany Between Compresses
In Albany a major dispute over cotton compresses unfolds with Capt. Hitt anticipated as a formidable opponent. Dr. W A Cook completes renovations for a new drug store, preparing a neat, attractive space to open soon.
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Albany
Hitt
Wedding Invitation Samples Offered by Reconpen Office
The Reconpen office in Southwest Georgia offers a Guest line of wedding invitation samples. Call about fifteen days before the date to view samples and select a design that suits your event.
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Georgia
Professor Akbar Delivers Brief Lectures at Local House
Prof. K Akbar lectured at the old tourt house Sunday afternoon and night but morning rain prevented the intended talk. Attendance was slim at both sessions. He delivered a lecture last night as well.
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K. Akbar
Pine wood yields help Wilcox County after floods
Heavy rains spared Wilcox County cotton but boosted pine wood prospects. Hittle notes the staple suffered little and a range of other products offer dependable income for farmers in the region.
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Wilcox County
Fine Georgia products shipped for Maj Glessner’s car
Yesterday morning a Harrold, Johnson & Co. clerk viewed three bundles of fine Georgia cane and a large lot of home tanned leather from Judge J. H. Black at Plaine of Dura. The white cane measured ten and a half feet. red cane had eleven sticks from one root. The leather, produced at Black’s tannery, was soft and high quality. The items will accompany Maj. Glessner’s North and West advertising car and showcase Georgia’s old red hills.
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Harrold, Johnson & Co
Georgia
Maj. Glessner
Central and Georgia Agricultural Society
J. H. Black
Red Hills
Judge Black
Central Side Track Incident Reported by Scribe
A. P. L. work on a side track near the compress drew a curious question from a country darkey who asked the purpose of the construction. The reply, Baby done bought de Central, left him convinced of the workman’s statement.
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Darkey
de Central
Not Tried and Dead Mules Reported in Local Notices
Not Tried concerns Peter Williams versus Joe Dudley halted by lack of jurisdiction as no preliminary trial occurred. Dead mules found in Harrold and Johnson yard show front neck holes suggesting shooting. investigation underway. September Empire issue from Georgia Bureau of Immigration promises Georgia product information and large subscription growth.
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Peter Williams
Joe Dudley
Pilsbury
Harrold & Johnson
Oregan
Georgia Bureau of Immigration
Georgia
Sickness in Friendship neighborhood causes multiple deaths
A report from Friendship notes a deadly sickness among nearby African Americans with seven deaths in one week and eleven over several weeks. The cause is unspecified. James Fricker & Co. offers piano and organ boxes made of white pine at low prices to clear space for a new shipment.
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Eepstt James Fricker & Bno
Wharf crew arrives in Americus after Abbeville project
Capt. A. R. Coulter and J. J. Smyth with the Coulter bridge gang reached Americus from Abbeville where they finished the A. P. L. wharf. They depart today to the Chattahoochee river to aid Central on the Blakely extension. Cotton gin services offered by Tam ready for ginning and grinding. Patronage invited. C. A. Ben.
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A. R. Coulter
J. J. Smyth
Coulter Bridge Gang
Americus
Abbeville
Chattahoochee River
The
Central
Blakely
Olerted
C. A. Ben
Mules Die of Colic Unknown at Harrold and Johnson Yard
Examination of the mules at Harrold and Johnson's wagon yard reveals flesh wounds were superficial. Officials report likely colic caused distress leading to the animals colliding with a structure, resulting in the minor wounds.
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Harrold & Johnson
Colle
Mill capacity expanded on Hampton Street
Mr. C. A. Bell increases grist mill capacity on Hampton Street after a Wednesday measurement marks another rock to be installed immediately.
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C. A. Bell
Hampton Treet
Death of Col N A Smith in Americus Georgia
Tele gram from F M Coker Atlanta announced Col N A Smith's death after kidney disease worsened following trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Springs. Born near Burlington Vermont he settled in Americus as a lawyer and served as judge alderman mayor and education leader. He died December at age about sixty two to sixty four and left a legacy of public service.
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E. J. Eldridge
F. M. Coker
Atlanta
Col. N. A. Smith
Americus
White Sulphur Springs
Salt Springs
Col. Smith
Burlington
Vermont
Georgia
LaGrange
Buena Vista
Board of Education
Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Dr. Cooper
Americus Joses
Endowment Fund for Emory College Subscriptions
Maj. M. Speer acts as trustee for an endowment fund in the Americas district to aid worthy young men in completing college. Shares cost ten dollars, with thirty subscribed and the aim to reach forty shares. Funds will be loaned and repaid over six years, with the district entitled to two beneficiaries.
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Maj. M. Speer
Emory College Endowment Fund
Americas
Vagrant Frenchman Voiced Illness Then Left Town
A man posing as a Frenchman and a Hollander lingered in the city for two to three days claiming cresipelas in a log. When a police officer warned that vagrants go to the penitentiary he agreed to depart.
Funeral for Col. N. A. Smith Held at Methodist Church
Funeral services for Col. N. A. Smith were conducted yesterday at the Methodist church and at the grave by Rev. A. B. Campbell. A large crowd of citizens attended the services and burial, both white and black. His familiar form will be missed at the public schools by teachers and scholars.
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Col. Smith
N. A. Smith
Methodist Church
A. B. Campbell
Besieged by Letters Over Hotel Scheme
Major Speer reports daily correspondence about his hotel project. Circulars pour in from firms seeking the cooking range contract and others aiming to secure parts of the hotel construction or the overall contract.
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Bo Asieged
Major Speer
Strawberry Plants for Sale by J E Bivens
In our advertising columns appears the sale of 20 000 fine strawberry plants by Mr J E Bivens famed for berry success. He sells none but the best plants, reflecting his reputation and quality stock.
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J. E. Bivens
Mr. Bivens
Georgia Exhibit Arrives for State Fair in Jackson
The Georgia Exhibit arrived over the Lake Shore road yesterday and will occupy a prominent place in the Agricultural Hall. An election in Leton on Tuesday the 18th inst. will choose an Intendant and three councilmen with no opposition for the three current councillors.
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Michigan
Jackson Michigan
Georgia
Lake Shore Road
Leeton
R. T. Byrd
Bar Association Meets Over Death of Col. N. A. Smith in Americus
A called Americus Bar meeting at the new court house on September 13 1888 elects Judge Allen Fort as chairman and J S McCorkle as secretary. A five member committee is named to report resolutions at the Sumter Superior Court October term. The bar agrees to attend Col Smiths burial and to offer aid to the Board of Education for burial services.
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Americus
Americus Bar
New Court House
Col. N. A. Smith
Allen Fort
McCorkle
J. A. Ansley
James Dodson
Court House
Americus Recorder
Sumter Republican
J. 5. McCorxuy
Nepentant Vindicator Pleads for Mercy from Recorder
The Dooly Vindicator laments public rebuke from the Americas RECORDER and vows repentance in sackcloth and ashes. The piece requests stern correction be applied to restore order, even if Washington has to bear the cost, and urges restraint toward the departed canvassers of the cotton factory.
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Americas Recorder
Great and Good
Bro
Storey
Perfecting the Depot for Americus Fire Department
Mr A T Oliver chief of the Americus Fire Department returns from Atlanta after talks with the Atlanta fire chief on perfecting Americus fire services. He cannot yet reveal conference results but promises the city will be pleased with the system to be adopted, with his report awaited with interest.
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A. T. Oliver
Americus Fire Department
Atlanta
Americus
Oliver
Lberty
A, Pbél
Dooly Superior Court
Cordele
Macon
Florida
Vienna
Johnston
Sam Kirven
Cobb and Johnston's
Sam
Americas
Muckalee Creek Study Prompts Water Works Plan
Mayor Felder and Capt. Wilcox visited the old Guerry bridge and the A P L bridge to review the creek’s course. They sought expert opinion on concentrating multiple streams into one system, and Mr Jas Wilkins assisted. Wilcox’s assessment appears encouraging and suggests the project would cost little.
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Muckalee
Felder
Wilcox
Guerry
Jas, Wilkins
Millinery Move and Bargain Goods At Granberry Corner
Mise Anniel Pickett relocates her Millinery Emporium to Granberry's corner and will return from New York with a large stock of fall and winter millinery. John R. Shaw also opens a well stocked dry goods and notions shop after returning from New York offering fashionable goods at low prices. Try Painless Eye Salve priced at 2e and made by Davexronr.
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Granberry's Corner
Mise Anniel Pickett
Granberry’s Corner
New York
Americas
John R. Shaw
A. W. Calhoun
J. A
D. F. Davexronr
Wind and Rain Hurt Local Cotton and Rail Lines
A September gale wide rain and wind damaged cotton fields with bolls knocked loose and soil soggy. Train service faced washouts near the Flint River and a tree on the line. Americus restored streets after brief showers and a sunny day.
Runaway Mules Tear Wagon. Hooks Injured
Friday near the city Mr. Dow Hooks found two unfastened mules attached to a wagon. The frightened animals pulled away tearing the wagon apart and injuring Hooks with a splinter. His arm inflamed but expected to be not serious.
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Dow Hooks
Banks Receive Large Silver Shipment From United States Mint
Monday banks in this city received 915000 in silver from the mint. The People's Bank took 5000, Bank of Americas 10000, and Bank of Southwestern Georgia 3000 in boxes of 1000. Dimes are included and the move aims to ease the usual seasonal coin shortage allowing farmers to get small change for cotton plecers.
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United States Mint
People’s Bank
Bank of Americas
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Nectarine beer promoted for Americus trade
Mr Sherlock operates a special Nectarine beer for his Americus trade and delivered eleven kegs to local retailers after receiving a car load Wednesday. The Gospel Tent at the Plains reports crowded meetings Monday and Tuesday with ministers and a forecast of continued services through Friday before moving to Richland on Monday.
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Sherlock
Americus
the Plains
Richland
Ip of Fige Callday Remedy Claims Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Ip of Fige as a California liquid fruit remedy for habitual constipation and dyspepsia. It asserts the product strengthens the body and cleanses the system with easy, harmless use.
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California
Jacksonville Sufferers and Local Rail Oddities
Jacksonville appeals for aid to fight yellow fever with contributions flowing to The Recorder and Southern Express Company offering free forwarding. Also recaps Rail Road woes as lawyers miss Dooly court, a depot baby episode, and washouts delaying the A P L road near Flint River with repairs underway.
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Jacksonville
Aig
Auiericus
Southern Express Company
Cooper
Americus Water Works Examines City Wards and Fire Safety
Chief Oliver traveled to Atlanta to study ward layouts and proposes a plan to lay Americus on a safe footing against fires. The city pledges strong protection as fire crews demonstrate effective handling of a gas works incident using the water system.
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Americus Water Works
Oliver
Atlanta
Americus
Change Suggested for Water Tower Boiler Location
Engineer Wilcox opposes placing a boiler inside the water tower for the artesian well. He warns blasting a boiler could explode and ruin the tower. The council is urged to enlarge the pump house near the artesian well and install the boiler there.
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Wilcox
Byrd Return Prompts Local Recommendation for Gene
Mr. Rh. E. Byrd and Mr. R. E. Byrd have returned from Florida to Americus and will join Messrs. J. W. Sheffield & Co. We recommend Gene to the community as a former bookkeeper for the firm, familiar with the business.
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Rh. E. Byrd
R. EB. Byrd
Florida
Americus
Messrs. J. W. Sheffield & Co
Gene
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Amenens
Sumter County
Webster County
Lighteen
Lee County
C. Elam
Lockett
W. M. Hitt
College Street
Justice Court
Justice Stubts
Watts
Tillman
J. WH
Black
Col. N.A Smiths
Imericus
Col. X. A. Smith
Yacksonville
Johnston’s
Campbell
Flint
C. B. Wilburn
Bass
Ben Harris
Ben
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