Election Day Looms Over Sumter Race
Next Wednesday may be a serious day for the Democratic party in Sumter as registration shifts favor one side. Reported registration of nearly two hundred more colored voters than whites raises fears for Simmons and Brady. Democrats urged to vote early and to persuade neighbors, warning against postponement. Also notes preaching at Oak Grove Academy and local civic updates.
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Democratic Party
Sumter
Simmons
Brady
Represent & Negro
Don't forget to vote next Wednesday
Reminder notes urge voters to participate next Wednesday with emphasis on registration books closure and advisory to Asseball precincts.
Fire damages roof at Dr Hall’s cook room
Fire alarm sounded at about 12:30 as flames broke in the roof of Dr J E Hall’s cook room caused by sparks on dry shingles. Firemen from Wide Awakes T Wheatley’s Vigilance fought the blaze quickly, small hose at the house aiding before the streams fully doused the fire. First frost dates listed for previous years end the yellow fever period.
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J.E. Hall
T. Wheatley
Charles Blackman Sentenced to Death for 1885 Tondee Murder
A special chartered train carries Charles Blackman and guards to Ellaville where Judge Fort sentences Blackman to death for the murder of Stonewall Tondee. The court adjourns after the verdict as Blackman remains shackled, with execution set for Friday October 19.
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Sheriff Woods
Schley
Chas
Blackman
Sheriff Markett
Feagin
J.W
Furlow
Blalock
Ellaville
Judge Fort
Stonewall Tondee
Mr. Hinton
Breif
McCorkle
Chas. Blackman
Tondee
Schley County
Charlie
Death of Maj. C. R. Tondee of Schley County
Maj. C. R. Tondee, of Schley County, died yesterday at his son's residence in Schley after a lingering illness of over a year from paralysis. He was eighty six and had served as Schley County treasurer for many years. He was father to R. P. Tondee, W. H. Tondee, Ed. Tondee, and Mrs. McAllister of Americus. He was described as a good man and has gone to meet his savior.
Geverous Act and Angora Goats Noted in Brief Items
A New York Life Insurance Company agent reported a donation of 25 dollars to yellow fever sufferers with 15 dollars sent to Jacksonville. In Webster county, J P P Harrell received Angora goats from I H Lowery in Camp San Subar Texas, valued at 15 dollars per pair.
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R. T. Byrd
New York Life Insurance Company
R. H. Plant
Georgia
Florida
Jacksonville
J.P. P. Harrell
Webster County
Express
I, If, Lowery
Camp San Subar
Texas
Harrell
Baptism at Magnolia Dell by Rev A B Campbell
Friday afternoon between four and five Mrs James Dodson joined the church this week and was baptized at Magnolia Dell into the Baptist church. Only a few friends and church members were present. Chickens Raised. A thief stole all chickens from Mose Oliver's coop one and a half miles from town. He vows to pursue the culprit. Stolen Chickens Recovered. Policeman Will Smith recovered a large batch of chickens believed stolen. Mr Mayo traced some to his flock, others unclaimed. Look into your chicken house.
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James Dodson
Magnolia Dell
Baptist Church
A. B. Campbell
Meone
Mose Oliver
Mose
Will Smith
Mayo
Alliance Lodges advised after shipment of sheeting
Mr. J. P. P. Harrell of Webster reports buying 9000 yards of sheeting in Griffin for the Alliance farmers of Webster county. He urges all alliance lodges to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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J. P. P. Harrell
Webster
Griffin
Alliance Farmers
Webster County
Alliance
Sprinklers Spread Comfort and Dust Control
A local note urges homeowners to install sprinklers, arguing water is cheap and sprinklers greatly reduce dust. It invites readers to observe the contrast between stores with and without sprinklers today to notice the atmosphere difference.
Night Orders on Pumping Station Demand Pressure
Mayor Felder ordered sustained pressure at the pumping station after the Brooks residence fire. Reconpen suggested this after the blaze, directing enforcement through the night.
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Felder
Sumter County Society Declines State Fair Exhibit
At the last regular meeting the Sumter County Agricultural Society decided they will not compete at the State Fair for county premiums. It is regretted as old Sumter would have spurred others to hustle.
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Sumter
Sumter County
Train Delay Near Richland Delays Lumpkin Route
A Lumpkin to Americus passenger train was delayed yesterday near Richland due to a minor track derailment. No damage occurred and the train reached Americus around 12:10 PM. Also noted is Mr. B. H. Jossey promoting a selection of whiskies and tobaccos with Aurora beer on draught available locally.
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Lumpkin
Richland
Americus
B. H. Jossey
Ben
Aurora
Bee-Hive Goods Buy Shows Big Value In America
A Macon gentleman purchased Bee-Hive goods totaling 150 dollars this week, proving that Americans can buy cheaper goods than in Macon. The ad emphasizes there is nothing small about the Bee-Hive.
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Macon
Americas
New Association Stock Sales and Judge Pilsbury praised
Democrats note Simmons and Brady return next Wednesday. The New Association reports rapid stock uptake for the new building association and promises to start work soon. Also mentioned are 57 wagons of cotton pickers departing for fields, praising Judge Pilsbury's efforts.
No Fever Here Says Americus Health Officials
In a puzzle to locals, Americus residents question how a fever report could surface while the city maintains strict sanitation. The Board of Health states no quarantine is needed, promising prompt disclosure of any fever or suspected case and never withholding the truth.
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Americus
Georgia
Board of Health
Captain Bass Dead in Georgia Railroad Service
Captain J N Bass longtime A P & L executive and former railroad man died after a long service record in the Southeast He served as conductor agent and general manager across lines and was praised as affable diligent and devoted to duty The A P and L road directors adopted a memorial noting his untiring work and charitable character He was 48 and buried in Macon He leaves a wife two daughters and relatives and had substantial life insurance reports from other companies suggest total coverage around 20000 Montezuma quarantines Americus over yellow fever cases. locals express skepticism and reassurance Americus residents expected to handle outbreak provisions
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Hawkins
Mra. J. N. Bavs
J. N. Bases
Midat
Capt
Bass
Southwestern Railroad
Americus
Port -Royal Road
Central System
Augusta
A. P. & L. Allroad
Malace
National Union
Macon
J. N. Bass
Etowah Heights
Cartersville
Georgia
Americus, Preston & Lumpkin Railroad
Sumter
Turner kin in Jacksonville yellow fever report
A brother of Mr J W Turner recently ran the Jacksonville telegraph office and contracted yellow fever Tuesday, with slight improvement by Wednesday evening. It notes Turner has previously had yellow fever in Savannah. Also mention C M Wheatley closing a trade for Bank of Southern Georgia building and plan to remodel with gas and water after move. Mr M Speer, head of three Americas institutions, remains unhappy, likened to Alexander the Great missing a cotton factory to preside over.
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J. W. Turner
Jacksonville
Bank
C. M. Wheatley
Bank of Southern Georgia
M. Speer
Americas
Alexander the Great
Guano Men Set Challenge to Brady Wednesday Playoff
Democratic call to action urges voters to turn out for Brady Wednesday as local guano men aim to beat him in the upcoming contest. The push emphasizes civic participation and contrasts rival efforts in the political ring.
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Brady
Caterpillars Damage Cotton in the 28th District
Reporters describe caterpillars that defoliated all cotton plants in the 28th district. Nearly all cotton has been picked and either ginned or is in the gin, awaiting delivery.
Country Produce Prices Choke Markets
Country produce and eggs are scarce with eggs at 25 cents per dozen and chickens at 80 cents each. Traders note that country produce is hard to find and fetches high prices, capable of making an Ohio man who raises much of such truck wealthy in a few years.
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Ohio
Sunday Soiree At Mr Clay’s Country Home
A party of gentlemen including Mesars Jule Byrd W J Harper Carl Schneider and C M Wheatley and chaperoned by Mayor Felder spent Sunday with Mr C C Clay at his river area country home. The group enjoyed an elegant afternoon and ample merriment.
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Mesars
Jule Byrd
W. J. Harper
Carl Schneider
C. M. Wheatley
Felder
C.C. Clay
Death of Webster County's Esteemed Elder John Turner
News arrived yesterday of the death of John Turner, one of Webster county's oldest residents. He was near eighty, highly respected, and leaves a large family to mourn his loss.
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Webster
John Turner
Webster County
Teaves
Americus Welcomes Back James Fricker After Danville Sale
Mr. James Fricker, who recently quit his jewelry and music business in Danville Virginia, returned to Americus Friday night and is expected to make Americus his future home. Local residents extend a welcome.
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Americus
James Fricker
Danville
Fence voters win again in 16th district election
A report notes Mr. C C Hawkins greeting voters while his son J M Du appears well. The piece claims the fence issue decided the election in the 16th district, the third district to vote on the question, with fence supporters prevailing each time.
City Trades Mains Expansion Slows Busy Streets
Workmen are busy across the city installing water and gas mains while a capable plumber handles much of the workload. At the current pace, business streets will soon be crisscrossed with new mains and pipes, perhaps exactly as intended.
Georgia State Fair Excursions Abandoned by Glessner
Mr J L Glessner of the Georgia Bureau of Immigration loses plans to run discount excursions to the State Fair after fair authorities end the program. Newark Ohio and Sidney feature as next stops with shallow prospects for future cheap rates. The Central Railroad bears financial loss, while Sumter farmer J T Howe showcases a tall jute plant used in bark and bagging debates.
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Sidney
H. C. Stonny
Americus
Newark
Ohio
W. L. Giessxer
North
Central Railroad Company
Sumter County
J.T. Howe
Recorder
Election appeal amid racial tension and theft tale
A letter promotes white candidate Simmons and Brady with a tense boast of voting power while recounting a separate Sunday theft. Road Master Riviere, soaked from rain, returned home to find his beat clothes stolen during supper, his wife placing them on a chair.
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Riviere
Abbeville Wharf to be rebuilt under Road Master Riviere
Road Master Riviere of the A P L received orders Friday to go to Abbeville and set 4 Sovering over the wharf. The project will require a large amount of material as the wharf extends about a quarter of a mile and is several hundred feet deep. Work to begin early next week.
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Abbeville
Riviere
Parsonage construction sparks in church district plan
Prof B C Adams of the Dawson Variety Works arrived in the city to start building a Methodist parsonage on Church street east of the church. The two story structure will feature modern improvements gas and water. A United States health officer questioned Mayor Felder about yellow fever rumors but the mayor denied any cases or departure plans.
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B. C. Adams
Dawson Variety Works
Methodist Parrotage
Church Street
United Bates
Felder
Americas
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