Water mains rapid lay promise city supply to thirsty areas
Tuk Recorder reports progress as Joiner and Nicholson lay water mains across many blocks. Opera house chairs arrived and will be installed for upcoming show. Sheriff ticket of Z F Markett with Buck Ragiv as deputy touted as strong and potentially efficient for the county. The Antioch Primitive Baptist Association meets October 10 with Rev. C H Collins as moderator. LaCrosse news notes L W Dixon enlarging his residence by an Americas contractor. Local school flourishing and merchants buying goods in car lots.
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Tuk Recorder
Z. F. Markett
Buck Ragiv
Antioch Primitive Baptist Association
Rev
C. H. Collins
LaCrosse
L. W. Dixon
Americas
Did Not Sell and Local Notes From Americus
Messrs Williford Mathews Co continue active in the cotton avenue shoe trade, ready for large business. Jim Jackson, once severely injured, shows rapid recovery and will use crutches soon. W T Myrick and Charles Hayes report a top fox chase in the Seventeenth District. Penn Mutual Life Insurance, via V Hood Hitt, noted for prompt payment with Mr Robi H Brumby’s $5000 policy settled to Mrs Brumby in Cartersville within weeks after death.
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Messrs
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
V. Hood Hitt
Robi
H. Brumby
Penn
Forrest and Lamar Vow Sheriff Candidacy in Sumter County
Announcement declares L. B. Forrest for Sheriff with J. B. Lamar of the 15th district as deputy. The pair are described as honest, straightforward men trusted with county business. Forrest cites two years as deputy to Sheriff Basa and presents a proven record.
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L. B. Forrest
Sumter County
J.B. Lamar
Forrest
Basa
Resigned Policeman Says He Couldn't Serve Further
He HasJi announces resignation after being elected by the Police Commissioners and urged to run, noting he prepared for the role but found himself in an embarrassing position and can contribute better in another capacity. He thanks friends and the people for the honor and regrets not being able to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HasJi
People of Americas
Recorder
Death of W H Allen leaves sorrow in Americus
William H. Allen born 1831 in Houston County died after a paralytic stroke. A devoted teacher and Methodist, he lived in Bainbridge, Dawson, Americus, and other towns, leaving wife Mattie Cox and six grown children. Funeral set for 3 PM this afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. George Clark expected to conduct.
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W. H. Allen
Allen
William H. Allen
Houston County
Perry
Mattie Cox
Bainbridge
Dawson
Americus
Methodist Church
J. G. Parke
A. E. Chappell
Macon
John Taylor
Will T. Allen
John D. Allen
Atlanta
George Clark
Lumpkin
Central Rail Depot Aims to End Freight Blockades
Officials plan a daily notification system using printed blanks to warn all recipients when freight arrives at the depot. Perishable goods will be unloaded immediately and sheltered inside the depot while nonperishable items may be kept outside to prevent delays and losses. Public cooperation is urged to ensure prompt removal of arriving freight.
Central depot freight handled by large night crews
The article reports that workers at the Central depot continued operations without interruption while clearing a crowded yard. Three crews—two by day and one at night—plus an expanding S A M road labor force, labored through Saturday and Sunday to manage the massive rush of freight as Americus is hailed as a southern wonder.
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Central
The
Americus
School to Open Sept 29 Despite Ongoing Improvements
A Georgia town prepares for a September 29 opening of the new school building amid substantial grounds and street work. Contractor Smith says completion is on track, furniture arriving at the depot, and preparations for placement underway as Superintendent Stanfield overhauls nearby streets with new paving and curbs. A visiting Alabama commentator praises Americas's growth and prospects, while an ad promotes Lamaria’s Diarrhowa Mixture.
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Smith
Central Depot
Stanfield
Public Works
Jackson Street
College Street
Americas
Severe Wreck on the 5 A M Road Saturday Night
A severe wreck on the 8 A M road beyond the Ocmulgee river Saturday night derailed several cars and wrecked the track blocking the line for hours. Conductor Davis and Engineer John Graham led the ill fated freight No. 48. a negro brakeman suffered slight bruises. Trains were diverted and the line restored by Sunday night.
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Ocmulgee
Americus
Davis
John Graham
Nehrings Bakery Expands As Americus Bread Leader
Nehrings Bakery on Jackson street has rapidly grown since opening seven months ago. Weekly production now consumes over fifteen barrels of flour, 120 dozen eggs, and a barrel of sugar, with a wagon trade booming and over a thousand loaves sold each Saturday. The firm anticipates new Pulliam loaf machinery this week, promising a distinct bread variety.
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Amerilcus
J. F. Nehring
Jackson Street
Httle
Americas
Americus
Unkind verdict on Pat Walsh as a practical politician
The Augusta News mocks Pat Walsh for declaring himself a practical politician and questions his success in nominating winning tickets. It notes past moves toward Col Bacon and Governor Gordon, asks who his ticket serves, and implies Dana and Walsh shape the party line while leaving voters out.
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the Recorder
Pat Walsh
Augusta News
Col. Bacon
Gen. Gordon
Gordon
Senate
Walsh
National Democracy
Mesers
Dana
Walah
Fresh Dress Goods Offer Standout Sale
Absolutely fresh stock of new dress fabrics promising novelty in fashion. Features Solids Stripes and Plaids with a wide range from cheap to fine textiles including Henriettas Boucle Suitings and Serges. Special prices claim lower cost than elsewhere with emphasis on newness and variety.
Black Goods and Silks Display and Overstocks Sell Shoes
A local retailer touts a vast display of black goods and silks with rich colorings and trims. They note overstocked shoe inventories and offer deep discounts on men and women’s footwear including brogans at 1.00 and ladies’ button shoes at 1.50, plus two to three dollar value Kid Button Shoes and other lines priced to attract buyers.
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E. P. Reed
Bargain Linens and Garments From Local Clothier
All wool red flannel tops sold by the dozen at 166. Ladies ribbed vests priced at 25c. Turkey red damask 250 per unit. Linen napkins at 260 per dozen, 50 dozen linen towels 10c each. Ladies fast black hose 15c. Coats thread 45c per dozen.
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Ladie
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Joiner & Nicholson
Opera House
Jim Jackson
W.T. Myrick
Charley Hayes
Seventeenth
Har
Shepard
Columbia
Als
Georgia
J. J. Darby
Ala
Allen House
Brunswick
Columbus
Americus Reconder
Columbia Recorder
Georgia Reconder
Alabama
Darby
Carling
Nehrings Bakery
Nico Marseilles
Bee-Hive
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