Town Talk and City News From Americus
Telegraph column reports town chatter in Americus with notes on visitors, trade, and local happenings. Mayor visits, merchants busy, new saloon planned, water tower work finished, fish day, and various residents passing through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgam
Vienna
Arthur Simmons
Chokee
Jas. D. Wilson
Dranesville
J. E. Hall
A. G. Morgan
Dooly
County Court
Court House
Stoney Glover
W. E. Johnson
Bronwood
Plains
Jack Powell
Shellman
Progress
J. R. Stapleton
J. B. Hudson
Preston
Robert Wheeler
Sanford
Fla
Si Hawkinson
Jno. W. Forrester
Leesburg
Americus
Styphy
John M. Green
Atlanta
Americus Guano Works
Lively scene in Mayor's court over docket dispute
A lively scene unfolded in the Mayor's court Thursday morning as Amanda Parker challenged a docket entry. The testimony touched on service, timing, and the court's handling of the case, leaving spectators attentive to the next proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor's Court
Amanda Parker
Ieee Sects
New Baptist Church Trustees Trade Lots for Central Site
The New Baptist Church trustees agreed to exchange their corner Church and Forest lot with Mr. A K Schumpert for a corner Lee and Taylor site plus 500 dollars. Building work will begin promptly and the church aims for a prominent state edifice in a central location near the parsonage. A horse treated at an artesian well recovered after water immersion and wandered toward Dr Eldridge's drug store, then Dr Hall's shop, prompting local commentary on veterinary care.
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Conrad Winkler
Hamilton
Ohio
Americus
B. Hawkins
Steve Wooten
Allen House
Steve
Flintriver
Christopher
Buena Vista
Patriot
Col
C. B. Hudson
Dooly
Underwood
Camilla Clarion
Bro. Underwood
New Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Church and
Forest Streets
A. K. Schumpert
Lee and
Taylor Streets
the Baptist Church
The
Ot the Baptist Congregation
Americas
The Editor's Prize Optician Gains National Repute
The Editor's Prize holder A. K. Hawkes is famed as a practical optician with renowned specta cles and patent spring eye-glasses. A Christian Advocate reader praises New Crystallized Lenses from Dr. E. J. Eldridge Americus for exceptional clarity and guaranteed fit.
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A. K. Hawkes
United States
Christian Advocate
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Bug Eod
Queries and notices in a late 19th century issue
A mix of legal questions on bagging trusts and vagrancy arrests, plus notices and ads. Discussions question profit loss from bagging substitutions. Judge Pilsbury handles vagrancy with postponements. Local ads promote Prince Bros stables, Full Proof whiskey endorsement, and cotton trade notes. Mayor Court reports two disorderly conduct cases with fines or jail terms.
Bee Hive Gent's Furnishings Delights Shoppers
A tour of A Mack & Co.'s Bee Hive Gent's Furnishings Department showcases a dazzling stock of gentlemen's wear. Silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, cravats, gloves, shirts, collars, ties, and suspenders fill the display with bright patterns, embroidery, and fine fabrics. The piece notes the extensive selection and the friendly service of Mr. W. B. Smith as shoppers marvel at the lavish assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Smith
A. Mack & Co
County Court Proceedings and Auction Notice
The court convened with Judge Pilsbury and others as usual. Cases include Geo Kelly and Steven Grant both fined $25 for carrying concealed weapons, Wilvon Cameron guilty of a misdemeanor with $20 fine, Simon Anthony guilty of larceny with $20 or one month on chain gang, Simon Anthony guilty of carrying a concealed weapon with $40 or six months on chain gang, Ike Terry guilty of larceny with nine months on chain gang plus $50 and costs, Geo Robers guilty of assault with $22 fine and costs, and Bob Griffin guilty of larceny with twelve months in chain gang plus $60 and costs. Also a public sale notice: a fine carriage team, six to seven-year-old jet black horses, 16.5 hands, 2,400 pounds, advertised by Prince Bros Stables Americus Ga, with terms and guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsbury
Sollatora Hudson
Blalock
Geo
Kelly
Steven Grant
Wilvon Cameron
Simon Anthony
Ike Terry
Geo. Robers
Bob Griffin
Prince Bro’s
Cotton Avenue
Americus
N.G
J. K. Prixen
Seplsts
Singular early publisher recalls purchase of RecompeR in Georgia
The present proprietor recounts buying the RecompeR in November 1881 and quickly publishing after taking possession. He notes a Christmas week suspension for cleanup and proudly states never borrowing paper, type, or aid from other papers, while offering help to neighbors and fellow workers.
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Recomper
Georgia
Bis Paper
Chase’s Barley Malt Whisky Aids Digestion Claim
An advertisement touts Chase’s Barley Malt Whisky as aiding digestion and promoting purity. It notes E. J. Eldridge as the sole agent for America.
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Chase
Wesklungs
Harley
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Headquarter Stores Promotes Yearlong Value and Low Prices
Proprietor T Wheatley touts a rich goods line and promises the lowest prices in America while inviting customers to visit and compare. The New Book Store advertises a complete stock of school books bags lunch baskets and more. Argo Bagley shipped two bales of Penaburgs to Webster county for cotton bagging as part of the bagging industry note.
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T. Wheatley
Americas
Brown & Harper
Argo & Bagley
Webster County
Webster
Ovis
John R. Shaw
Friend
Shaw
Brown & Hanar
Local Personal Notes Highlight City Visit and Commerce
A roundup of residents and visitors includes Mr J Z Deason of Louvale, Editor Reynolds of Abbeville, Dr T B Miller of Lumpkin, Calvin Carter and wife returning from North Georgia, Steve Moore of Columbus, and Juddie Edwards of Macon now with T Wheatley. Also mentions Shaw’s store promotions, church property changes, and local prices and goods at area merchants.
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J. W. Hultz
Arkansas
C. E. Lowe
J. J. Williford
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Hall Lock and Safe Company
St. Louis
J. M. Bryant
National Cemetery
Andersonville
J. W. Jones
McLain House
Prince Street
Americus
Lula Buddington
Bell
Master Earle
Green Cove
Fla
Holloway
W. D. Haynes
A. W. Latimer
Lumpkin Independent
Latimer
North Georgia
J. Z. Deason
Louvale
Reynolds
Abbeville
T. B. Miller
Lumpkin
Calvin Carter
Steve Moore
Columbus
South Georgia
Juddie W. Edwards
Macon
T. Wheatley
H. Caniel Johnson
Webster County
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Urrow
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Wheatley & Co
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Mativery
Calhoun
C. A. Fricker
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J. R. Cain
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Gallagher
Ella Lou
Frank
Will Harrold
A. B. Harrold
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Americus Telephone Exchange
Speer & Guice
Ludlow
Jane Swenigin
White
Ella Conyers
Kate Smith
Hannah Harden
Fannie Glover
Laura Howard
Bills Greene
Cherry Adams
Wheeler and
Reagin
Prince Bros
J. W. Forrester
L. Cohen & Co's
James Fricker & Bro
Anna Warner
Mack & Co
Hea E Balye
Price Dr
al W.linn Balle “i
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Amelia Rives
Collier's
Boony & Hanpen
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P. C. Clegg & Co
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M.T. Evan
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Howard Crosby
Mres Anniel Pickerr's
Gum Swamp
Dodge County
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