Local City Happenings and Businesses Update
A Cordele laundry plans a new first class operation by next Monday. The city reports brick work for the center and hotel foundations advancing amid labor shortages. A new violin priced at 100 dollars arrives at Joiner and Nicholson’s Lamar Street shop. The electric car armature burned out but replacement restored service. A marriage notice and an election meeting are announced for upcoming dates.
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Cordele Laundry
J. A. Adams
Cordele
More Hands Needed as Labor Shortage Hits Americus
A local lumber and hotel contractor laments a severe labor shortage in Americus. He reports disorganized, unreliable workers and states he must hire from distant places to advance the college building, the new hotel, and the city hall, hoping for a larger crew to meet public expectations.
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James Smith
Americas
Americus
Millen and Southern Railway to be Extended in Georgia
Savannah directors approved plans on May 6 to extend the Millen and Southern railway from Millen northeast through Scriven and Burke to the Savannah river for twenty five miles. A second extension from Sterling toward Montgomery county would run through Montgomery, Tatnall, Appling and possibly Pierce and Clinch for about one hundred thirty miles. A third extension from Appling Ware or Pierce toward Glynn and Brunswick would cover about sixty five miles.
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Atlanta
Millen and Southern Railway
Savannah
Millen
Scriven and
Burke
Savannah River
Sterling
Montgomery County
Savannah, Americus and
Montgomery
Tatnall
Appling
Pierce
Clinch
Ware
Pierce County
Wayne
Glynn
Brunswick
Berry Improving After Allen House Fight
Mr. Tom Berry, cut by Mr. Charlie Bailey in the Allen house Monday night, showed marked improvement last night. Dr. C A Brooks says the flesh wounds are painful but not serious and Berry may be up soon. Both men are willing to adjust all variances and no bitterness appears. the matter is expected to be settled to everyone’s satisfaction.
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Tom Berry
Charlie Bailey
Allen House
C. A. Brooks
Mr. Berry
Cigar Factory Licensed by Revenue Collector in Albany
Revenue Collector Mr. W. H. Ray of Albany and deputy collected revenues inspected the new cigar factory, issued its operation license, and noted tobacco soon arriving to commence Americus cigars. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads claim cures speak for themselves, expanding popularity as testimonials circulate.
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W. H. Ray
Albany
Americus Cigara
Hood
Senatorial fight centers on Tom Norwood as choice
The Columbus Enquirer Sun reports Gov Gordon's Decatur speech and plan for a coast warehouse backed by bonds, while Alliance leaders doubt feasibility. Norwood emerges as Gordon foe and a likely U S Senate candidate. Joint discussion talks begin as Norwood and Gordon eye October. Howell's Speakership bid gains traction. Norwood touted as Alliance reform leader destined for Senate.
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Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Gordon
Atlanta
Decatur
Macune
Chorgia
Livingston
Illinois
Georgia
Norwood
Gov. Gordon
Hon
T. M. Norwood
Opera House
Col. Norwood
Gen. Gordon
DeGive’s
Clark Howell
Corput
Floyd
Howell
Southern Alliance
Thomas Norwood
United States Senate
Uia
Savannah
Army of Equal Rights
Joseph E. Brown
Thomas M. Norwood
Merchants and their Homes on Forsyth Street
In a Forsyth street discussion a store owner says his real home is the shop where he spends every day and much of the night. He loves the store, its goods, and displays, while noting tricky customers who impose demands or seek freebies. The ideal customer is decisive, ready to buy, and straightforward in price. The Tablet.
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Forsyth Street
Americus
Why Cotton Is Low in Savannah Times Interview
The Savannah Times publishes an interview with a Savannah cotton factor discussing price trends. He notes many expect no advance soon as bears hammer the market, with New York firms anticipating Savannah cotton selling at cents. Prices have fallen since mid August with August shipments affecting futures.
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Savannah Times
A J
New York
Savannah
Bavannah
Washington
Violent Wind and Rain Ravage Abbeville
Abbeville report describes a severe storm Saturday night from 6 p.m. to midnight with heavy rain and intense lightning. The 8 A.M. railroad line reports no major damage, while the Abbeville and Waycross line shows washouts not yet quantified. Cotton fields suffered extensive damage.
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Abbeville
Consolidated returns show Walker elected in 12th Senatorial District
Preston September 14 The consolidated returns from the primary held on the 6th in the 12th Senatorial district indicate James P. Walker has a clear majority of votes and is declared the Democratic nominee for Senator for the district. W M Sears chairs the Democratic Executive Committee. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as aiding appetite and digestion, claiming to restore hunger in delicate health.
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Hood
Three Atlanta Urchins Run Away on Central Railroad
Three youths about thirteen years old left Atlanta on Sunday night after giving names Henry Gray Henry Hansford and Walter Mooney and saying Magnolia West Harrie streets and Bellwood avenue were their homes. They rode on trains and plan to pick cotton in the country while one stays in the city.
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Central Railroad
Henry Gray
Henry Hansford
Walter Mooney
Magnolia
West Harrie Streets
Bellwood Avenue
Gate City
Atlanta
Central
East Tennessee
Crty
Horrific railroad death near Seville shocks Americus
An unknown African American man was killed and mutilated by a train on the 8 A.M. railroad near Seville Friday night. His identity remains unknown. his body was found about a mile east of Beville. The coroner planned an inquest as a passenger train arrived in Americus.
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Seville
Beville
Americus
Ball's Worm Candy Recalled in Mixup at Home
A family misinterpretation turns Dr Ball s Worm Destroyers into a risqué joke as parents and children exchange playful lines about candy and consequences in a domestic scene from a bygone era.
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Papa
Mama
Dr. Ball
Randy
Paps
King's Royal Germetuer Exposed As Cure All Ad In Atlanta
A dubious patent medicine claims dramatic cures with endorsements from Rev J B Hawthorne and Rev Sam B Jones in Atlanta. Ad touts fifty gallons daily, one bottle makes a gallon, price 1.50 with D. O. D. and mail order options. Also includes a lengthy list of uncalled letters at the American post office and a testimonial from Dr James D Osborne of Greensboro Ala praising Smith's Tonle Syrup.
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Aioe
King
J. B. Hawthorne
First Baptist Church
Atlante
Guy
Sam B. Jones
Atlanta
King’s Royal Germetuer Co
Express C.O. D
The
Americas Post Office
Jennie Adams
G. T. Bunson
Mia
Fannie Brewer
the Brown
Sallie M. Brown
J.M.C
B. Brown
Dr. Bailey
Salie Cotuan
Fartsque Co
Chramer
Col
Mack Cook
MM Cureton
D—Misa L
Daniel Allen
Ellis Devord
Wade Donan
E—F. E. Burdge
F—T. F. Fochen
W. G. Faser
G—Cooper Godwin H
George Henderson
Mar. Hogers
Lemer Hicks
E.keigh
Lemer Hicke
I—Cornelius Isaac
J—Terry Johnson
J. W., Johnson
Jane Wortinetown
Liza Worls
N. H. Wheeler
W. M. Walker
J.C. Roney
P. M
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Joiner & Nicholson
Lamar Latreet
Harrold & Johnson
Terday
Lumpkin
K. D. H. Vorus
R. H. Vorus
Lump
Annie Corrie Bell
Henry J. Fife
Cincinntti
A. C. Bell
County Act of Education
Turday
L. P. Lowell
C.C. Minter
Macon Brewing Association
J.B. Parker
Cordner
Sumter County
Adam Felder
Nellie Griffin
Fils
Nellie
Utu
Adam
Alleany News and Advertiser
Plore
Berry
Revenue
Brown
Senator
Tom Norwood
Sone
Lamar
James D. Osborne
Greensboro
Ala
John E. Sullivan
W. Small
Sumter
Woanro
Joe D. Glover
IRTY
Ameri
Stere Ard
Biden
Ylebuity
County Board of Education
Baturdey
Court House
J. P. Liwwell
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