Local Americus paper notes fire and court activity
The Americus Daily Record notes a fire at Ray Windsor's stable, a dangerous illness for Mr. Charlie Tiner, and local court movements in Dooly. It reports losses under $100, a lost mileage book, infant death, and Alliance meeting plans at the court house. Pear shipments to Atlanta are praised, plus a runaway mule incident and local business praise for P H Williams.
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Americus Recenves
Dary Record
Mbro
Recorder
Georgia
Bumter, Lee
Perreil
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Dealy and Wilcox
Americas Post
M.H. Ford
Rag
Messrs
R. L. McLeod & Co
Opera
Ray
Mayor's Court Sobered Up Culprits Face Modest Fines
A crowd watched as three railroad contractor defendants faced the mayor's court. F. M. McLaughlin and T. D. Redman pled guilty to resisting an officer with five dollar fines each and costs, while disorderly conduct charges were dismissed for Redman and D. C. Webb. Eugene Byrd, recently recovering eyesight, writes from Rochester NY that full recovery is near. Hall is buying new goods daily of the best quality.
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Mayor's Court
A. M
F. M. McLaughlin
T. D. Redman
Costa
D.C. Webb
Hall
Grangers Return From Northwest Excursion With Thanks
Telegram from Maj. W L Glessner dated Atlanta reports Georgia Farmers excursion party returned safely by their Central railroad special Sleepers Tuesday morning. In Dayton Ohio before homeward journey Maj. Glessner was presented a handsome silver tea service as a souvenir for his excellent management and courteous attention to guests.
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Granger
W. L. Glessner
Atlanta
Georgia Farmera
Northwest
Central Railroad
Dayton
Ohio
Cotton Fast Time to Savannah Boosts Central Railroad Schedule
The Central Railroad now ships cotton from Americus to Savannah in eighteen hours, with a 4 45 p m departure and 9 30 p m arrival. The improvement signals strong dispatch and customer service by the line, as noted by agent Lott Warren. Additional items include seeds shipments netting sizable profits and local change in circulation as Ten thousand dollars in silver is ordered by Johnson & Harrold.
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Central Railroad
Lott Warren
Savannah
Americus
Central
Messrs. Johnson & Harrold
Train Wreck Delays Buena Vista Run Near City
An eastbound Buena Vista line wreck five miles from town damaged eight box cars and tore rails and ties. Passengers were shaken but uninjured. brakeman James Wiggins suffered minor injuries. Likely axle failure caused the accident. track clearance awaited to avoid delays. Total property damage expected to be substantial.
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Buena Vista Road
James Wiggins
Owl Attack Injures Allen House Head Barman
Mr. Lawrence Trippe, well known head bartender at the Allen House, was badly injured Thursday night when an owl owned by Max Altman, the bar’s proprietor, escaped its cage and seized his left hand. A porter attempted to aid but cut Trippe, severing arteries and ligaments. doctors were called and he is confined to bed for some time with possible loss of use of several fingers.
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Lawrence Trippe
Allen House
Max Altman
Trippe
Neglected Duty After Albany Artillery Loan
During the veterans reunion in August Albany lent a piece of artillery for the program. Afterward the cannon was moved to a grove behind Prince Eros' stables and left there for over a month, exposed to weather. The writer calls for someone to acknowledge Albany's courtesy by returning the cannon promptly.
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Albany
Eros
Special committee tours convict camp near Richland
Thursday the legislature’s special committee to inspect the convict camp near Richland arrived at the Allen House by noon train. Members include W. W. Fitzgerald M. O. Edwards Paul B. Trammell J. F. Kimble B. P. Crenshaw C. F. McCook E. L. Smith and R. B. Mobley. They traveled on the 8. A. M. road and plan to stay through Saturday night for the inspection.
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Richland
Columbus Southern
Central Road
Allen House
W. W. Fitzgerald
Stewart
M. O. Edwards
Randolph
Paul B. Trammell
Whitfield
Senate
J. F. Kimble
Clay
B. P. Crenshaw
Inc
Police Headquarters Undergo Overhaul For Comfort
The police quarters in the old court house are being white washed repainted and recarpeted as offices are furnished for officers comfort. The marshal will gain a private office to attend duties without interruption while winter work continues. Try Lamar's Diarrhea Mixture for quick relief from pain.
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Court House
Lively ruckus at depot ends with bonds for contractors
Monday evening near the eastbound eight A M train a crowd of contractors at the depot caused a disorderly scene. Redman struck Marshal Lingo as officers gained control. McLaughlin and Webb faced charges with bonds set at fifty dollars each for disorderly conduct resisting an officer.
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McRae
Redman
F. M. McLaughlin
Marshal Lingo
Felder
McLaughlin
D. C. Webb
Col
Sam Hawkins
P. C. Clegg
Bone
Clegg
T. B. Redman
New Baptist Church Bids Stall As Committee Seeks Architect
The New Baptist Church committee, tasked with supervising the building of a church on the corner of Lee and Taylor Streets, reports no contractor bids despite ads in local papers and state outlets. With statewide demand high, they consider hiring a competent architect to handle material, labor, and contract details, aiming to move forward and reduce delays.
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New Baptist Church
Lee and
Taylor Streets
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Constitution
Mr Bagley resigns from city council after heavy duties
Alderman Bagley tells a Record Era representative his written resignation was formal and that reason given was the time and attention demanded by the office. He says the alderman job is not a bed of roses and he cannot regret giving up the role though it brought little pay or acknowledgments.
Death of Mr Kleckley at Lowe visit
Mr W H Kleckley collapsed suddenly while visiting Mr J M Duncan at Lowe six miles from Ellaville. He was seated talking with Duncan and F A Parke when he fell forward from his chair and died within moments. A well known resident of Schley County near Coogles Mill, his death is deeply lamented by friends in Americus.
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Mr. Kleckley
J. M. Duncan
Lowe
Ellaville
W. H. Kleckley
Mr. Duncan
F. A. Parke
Schley County
Coogles
Americus
Why Not Begin the Change in Tare at Once in Americus
A call in Americus urges immediate action to reform tare practices. Local leaders, merchants, and residents discuss steps to standardize weight measures, reduce waste, and bolster market confidence. Community groups push for transparent implementation and oversight.
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Tare
Americus
New Orleans
Alliance
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Americus, Ga
R. B. Evans
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Dooly Court
Col. L. J. Blalock
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P. B. Williams
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Rochester
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McFerran, Shallcross & Co
Magnolia
A. W. Smith
John Lewis Ds
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Messrs. Tullis & Clarke
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Legislative Committee
Lamar
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Ders
John W. Masury & Son
Williford, Matthews & Co
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Bank of Americus
T. Wheatley
Thornton Wheatley
Jackson Street
Americus, GH
Alliance Store
Alliance Warehouse
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Sumter
Major Belknap
Cecil Gabbett
Belkus
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