Rushin-Daniel Families
of Americus, Ga. 1864 - 1899
Alan Anderson, Compiler
Oct. 22,1864 "Oct. 7th - Wounded - James A. Daniel, right leg amputated." Apr. 21,1866 James A. Daniel had two letters at the Post Office Aug. 12,1870 J.A. Daniel, W.C. for Price Lodge, #14, Independent Order of Good Templars Nov. 4,1870 Jas. A. Daniel elected W.C., Jno. M. Cobb, W.R.S., Price Lodge #14, I.O.G.T. Aug. 12,1871 Price Lodge, #14, elected J.A. Daniel, W. Chap., and Miss Mary Sullivan, W.D.M. Jan. 31,1872 "Baldwin - Sheriff Sale - One house and lot in the city of Milledgeville formerly occupied by J.W.L. Daniel, dec'd. and owned by Sue F. Daniel, and now occupied by Jacob Caraker, levied a fi fa founded on attachment and judgment in favor of A. and W.W. Shumway and others, on the same. Property pointed out by Plaintiff's Attorney." (Milledgeville "Fed- eral Union") Feb. 2,1872 Jas. A. Daniel, W. Chap., J. McD. Cobb, W.C.T., Thos. M. Cobb, W.M., Price Lodge, I.O.G.T. Oct. 18,1872 "Mr. Editor: Please announce the name of Mr. JAMES A. DANIEL as a suitable candidate for the office of Tax Receiver, for Sumter County. Election January next. MANY VOTERS." Jan. 3,1873 J.A. Daniel lost Tax Receiver election to J.W. Mize, 560 to 658; A.C. Speer won Tax Collector election with 1,282 votes June 6,1873 James A. Daniel announced for Clerk of Superior Court; "As there are other Daniels in the county we will state this is the one-legged soldier. MANY CITIZENS" June 27,1873 James A. Daniel lost the election to Joseph H. Allen, 280 to 400 Jan. 2,1874 A.C. Speer announced for Tax Collector and J.A. Daniel for Tax Receiver Sept 18,1874 J.A. Daniel, et. al., elected honorary members, Americus Volunteer Rifles Nov. 20,1874 "Mr. Editor - I am gratified to learn from the en- couraging reports which come from every section of the county that the people are determined to re- elect our present worthy and efficient Tax Collec- tor, Mr. Amos C. Speer, and also that the election of Mr. James A. Daniel to the office of Tax Receiver is almost a foregone conclusion. These gentlemen are known to be not only worthy but entirely compe- tent, and each having lost a leg while gallantly fighting the battles of the "Lost Cause" deserve support and encouragement at our hands. Upright, honest and intelligent, they are the men for office. Let us see to it good citizens of Sumter county that they are both elected. CITIZEN" Jan. 8,1875 James A. Daniel elected Tax Receiver with 1,135 votes and Amos C. Speer, Tax Collector, with 1,147 votes Dec. 17,1875 Americus voters list: J.A. Daniel Oct. 6,1876 A.C. Speer, J.A. Daniel, et. al., organized Sumter Agricultural Association Oct. 20,1876 Sumter Grand Jury has "...thoroughly examined the new digest made out by the Tax Receiver (James A. Daniel) for the present year, and we hazard nothing in saying that a more satisfactory showing was never made in this county, in the way of a tax book; it is faultless in neatness and accuracy ... Too much praise can not be given our worthy Tax Re- ceiver for the manner in which he has discharged his duty..." Dec. 15,1876 Americus voters list: J.W. Cobb, W.H. Cobb, J.M. Cobb, R.E. Cobb, James A. Daniel Jan. 5,1877 J.A. Daniel beat A.B. Raiford, 2,301 to 215; A.C. Speer beat S.E. Glover, 1,541 to 1,002 Mar. 30,1877 Jno. V. Price Lodge, United Friends of Temperance, organized by James A. Daniel, D.G.W.P., Mrs. John M. Cobb, W.A., and John M. Cobb, W.S. June 8,1877 Jno. V. Price Lodge of Good Templars organized, Mrs. J.M. Cobb, W.V.T., J.A. Daniel, W. Chaplain Jan. 10,1879 A.C. Speer lost Tax Collector's election to Hop Glover, 1,049 to 1,141, Jan. 1st; J.A. Daniel re- elected Tax Receiver over J.H. Nelms, 1,920 to 325 May 23,1879 "Mr. James A. Daniel, County Tax Receiver, reported an outbreak of cattle disease in East Americus in which "...(h)e had a fine steer suffering from the plague, and one of his neighbors had lost a cow." June 25,1880 "The following named pupils have been awarded pri- zes for studiousness and good behavior, during the term just ended, at the Public School: Second Primary - Miss Bettie Daniel" Sept 16,1881 "Misses Leila Godwin and Annie Daniel, two of Eu- faula's fair maidens, who have been spending a few days in our city, returned home last Friday. Some of the boys are now inquiring the price of rail- road tickets from Americus to Eufaula." Feb. 17,1882 "Tax Receiver James A. Daniel was elected in 1875 to the position he now holds, and we feel that we can with safety, say that he will hold his office as long as he wishes to, because gratitude is a virtue with us, for the leg left upon the battle field in front of Richmond will ever prove his de- votion to a cause dear to us all. Mr. Daniel is a good officer and has ever won the approbation of the community in the discharge of his official du- ties." Sept 8,1882 revised Traverse Jury list: James A. Daniel Dec. 15,1882 "...Tax Receiver Daniel is still at the front with an irreproachable record, and will command the suf- frage as he does the respect of all his constituen- cy..." Sept 21,1883 J.W.L. Daniel, Assistant Secretary, Mechanics #2 Fire Dept. Oct. 5,1883 "Vertigo - On Wednesday night Mr. J.A. Daniel, Re- ceiver of Tax Returns of Sumter county, was at- tacked by vertigo and fell to the floor like he was shot. For an hour or two, his family thought he would die, but he is now up and able to attend his duties." Oct. 12,1883 "On Wednesday night some black hearted villain went into the cotton house of Mr. J.A. Daniel, Tax Re- ceiver, and stole five or six hundred pounds of cotton. Mr. Daniel is a one-legged man, having lost a leg in the Southern army, and has done most of the work on his place himself and picked his cotton, using a chair, sitting in it, and dragging it down the rows, as he gathered the cotton in his reach. The man who would steal from a cripple, is too mean to live in a respectable community, and we hope the scoundrel will be caught and be severely punished." Dec. 14,1883 "Mrs. J.A. Daniel, who has been on quite an extend- ed visit to relatives in Montgomery, Ala., returned on Sunday last, much improved in spirits and health." Oct. 10,1884 Traverse Jury list: J.A. Daniel May 29,1885 "Mr. John M. Cobb and wife, Miss Katie Horan, and Mr. Benj. Sutter, from Montgomery, Ala., arrived in the city a few days ago, and are the guests of our very efficient Tax Receiver, James A. Daniel. John is one of our boys, and we are always glad to greet him upon our streets. Come again, John, you will always receive a warm reception from the Republican." June 5,1885 "Mr. J.M. Cobb and Miss Katie Hogan, of Montgomery, Ala., accompanied by Miss Bessie, daughter of Mr. J.A. Daniel, tax receiver of Sumter county taxes." June 24,1885 "J.W.L. Daniel is off to-night for Montgomery, Ala., where he will spend a fortnight with friends and relatives." July 17,1885 "Miss Sue F. Daniel, of Milledgeville, is visiting in the city at the residence of J.A. Daniel." Sept 4,1885 "SUMTER COUNTY...COUNTY OFFICERS...Solicitor - L.J. Blalock...Ordinary - A.C. Speer...Tax Receiver - J.A. Daniel...CITY OFFICERS...Policemen - Henry Speer..." Dec. 14,1885 Americus voters list: J.W.L. Daniel, J.A. Daniel Jan. 21,1886 "Editor C.F. Giddings, of the "Dooly Vindicator", is in the city, viewing the elephant."; "Miss Sue F. Daniel having purchased the millinery stock of Mrs. Warlick & Co., will continue business at the old stand in the Barlow block..." Apr. 1,1886 James Daniel had a letter at the Post Office Apr. 22,1886 Grand Jury had no report on Tax Receiver due to J.A. Daniel's "illness" May 27,1886 "Tax Receiver Daniel has the registration books open now..."; A.C. Speer and other county officials issued a statement declaring support for John B. Gordon for Governor and denying existence of a "court house ring" June 20,1886 Sue F. Daniel signed petition urging 6 o'clock clo- sings for businesses during the summer July 3,1886 "A short interview with Tax Receiver Daniel yester- day revealed the fact that he was being worked very hard. As the time to return taxes is short every- body comes in at once, and his office is crowded. The registration list is growing very fast. So far over seven hundred have registered, a great majori- ty being whites. The colored people don't take kindly to registering." Aug. 5,1886 list of disabled soldiers in Sumter County included "J.A. Daniel, 9th Ga., Co. K, lost a leg above the knee" and "Amos C. Speer, 4th Ga., Co. B, lost a leg below the knee" Aug. 19,1886 M. Speer, Sr. on Grand Jury list; J.W.L. Daniel, J.A. Daniel, Moses Speer, Jr., A.C. Speer, E.C. Speer, W.H. Speer, Everett Speer, T.L. Speer on Traverse Jury list; "Mrs. Jane M. Cobb, well known as "Aunt Jane", has had 15 children, 51 grand- children and 24 great - grandchildren." Sept 21,1886 "An attempt was made either last night, or Saturday night, to effect an entrance into the basement of Miss Sue Daniel's millinery establishment in the Barlow Block..." Oct. 7,1886 M. Speer reelected President, Bank of Americus; due to A.C. Speer's illness, Ordinary Court was post- poned to Oct. 9th; Everett Speer and J.W.L. Daniel contributed to Charleston, S.C. earthquake relief fund Nov. 12,1886 subscriber's list of Americus YMCA: J.W.L. Daniel, M. Speer; "Judge A.C. Speer was one of the victims of the inauguration. They secured the Judge's purse, which contained besides a considerable sum of money, several valuable notes. He promptly re- ported the loss to Police Headquarters, and late the same day was handed the purse with the notes intact which had been picked up in the street. The money however had vanished." July 13,1887 "Mr. J.A. Daniel, who received a slight stroke of paralysis on Saturday last, was reported some bet- ter yesterday, and his friends hope that he will be able to resume his duties in a week or two." July 17,1887 "Tax Receiver Daniel is still suffering from the effects of the paralytic stroke received several days ago, and while some better now, will be con- fined to his room for some time yet." July 19,1887 "John Daniel, who for a number of years has been employed at Harrold, Johnson & Co.'s has given up his position there and will accept a position at T. Wheatley's August 1st. In the meantime he will at- tend to his father's business at the court house until the latter fully recovers from his recent in- disposition." July 21,1887 obit of James Alexander Daniel; "John Daniel has been appointed tax receiver until an election can be ordered to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, Mr. J.A. Daniel."; "Ordinary A.C. Speer is still confined to his bed with fever." July 26,1887 "Sumter county's tax receiver, Mr. James A. Daniel, died at his residence on Mayo street in Americus, Monday evening at 5 minutes to 8 o'clock, aged 62 or 63 years. He was a native of Baldwin county, and married a Miss Cobb, of Americus, in 1860." (Milledgeville "Union Recorder") Aug. 25,1887 "John Daniel and Luther Bell have recently joined the force at T. Wheatley's stores." Nov. 13,1887 J.W.L. Daniel elected as new member of YMCA Board of Directors Nov. 24,1887 "Miss Lila Godwin, a charming young lady of Eufau- la, is in the city visiting the family of the late Mr. J.A. Daniel."; "A Smart Little Lady - When the Tax Receiver's books of this county were sent up to the Comptroller-General he sent back a very compli- mentary letter as to their neatness and correct- ness. After Mr. J.A. Daniel's death his son took charge of the books, but most of the work on them was done by Miss Betty Daniel, who had assisted her father in the work for several years. Miss Betty is only fourteen years old, but is one of the brightest scholars in our public schools, and she deserves praise for the work she so well accom- plished - work that would have taxed the intelli- gence and energy of persons much older." Dec. 1,1887 J.W.L. Daniel appointed to Vacancies Committee of YMCA Dec. 7,1887 J.W.L. Daniel elected Treasurer, Americus Lyceum Jan. 5,1888 "John Daniel is another one who would make the house a musical one, bass music, too. Another good boy, but rather timid, and would be hard to cor- ner." Jan. 19,1888 at Leap Year Party, John Daniel wore a "lawn tie, sweet, child-like smile, clean hands and new col- lar." Feb. 12,1888 "Mrs. R.E. Cobb, accompanied by Miss Nannie Sue Daniel, went up to Oglethorpe yesterday on a visit to friends and relatives." Mar. 2,1888 "He Got Left - On Wednesday night last, someone entered Mrs. J.A. Daniel's garden, from Jefferson street, and made their way to the chicken coop. The coop was built a little stronger than they ex- pected, and after pulling off a plank from the fence, they found another strip on the inside, which thoroughly discouraged them, and they left without securing the coveted fowls." Mar. 4,1888 J.W.L. Daniel in YMCA chorus Mar. 29,1888 J.W.L. Daniel on Executive Committee, Sumter Bible Society Mar. 31,1888 J.W.L. Daniel elected delegate to state YMCA con- vention Apr. 8,1888 "Messrs. John Daniel and Luther Bell left yesterday afternoon for Macon to attend the State YMCA Con- vention." May 9,1888 J.W.L. Daniel, et. al., spent the day at Anderson- ville May 27,1888 J.W.L. Daniel and Miss Mervin Callaway to give vo- cal duet at next YMCA Lyceum at Mr. Lott Warren's June 3,1888 "Mr. Jno. Daniel will have charge of the singing for the (YMCA) exercises." Aug. 5,1888 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel and his sister, Miss Nannie Sue, went down to Eufaula, Saturday afternoon." Aug. 8,1888 "Eufaula Times - Mr. John W.L. Daniel and Miss Nannie Sue Daniel, of Americus, are visiting in our town. We are glad they are here and hope they may enjoy their visit..." Aug. 14,1888 "Mrs. Wm. Godwin and her two children, who have been visiting the family of Mrs. J.A. Daniel, returned to their home in Eufaula yesterday." Aug. 16,1888 J.W.L. Daniel, Secretary, Sumter Sunday School Association Nov. 16,1888 "A Happy Marriage - At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. J.A. Daniel, at 8 o'clock P.M., MR. C.F. GIDDINGS, and MISS NANNIE SUE DANIEL, both of this city, were united in marriage last night, Rev. A.B. Campbell, officiating...Miss Nannie Sue is an accomplished young lady, loved and admired by all who know her, while Mr. Giddings is one of the best boys that ever pulled type metal. He has been foreman of the RECORDER composing rooms for more than four years..." Jan. 10,1889 John Daniel, Assistant Secretary, T. Wheatley's Volunteers (fire company) Jan. 17,1889 "Mr. J.A. Cobb, an old resident of Americus, has taken out both State and city auctioneer's license, and is now prepared to serve those desiring any- thing sold. He is a reliable gentleman, prompt in making returns and a competent auctioneer..."; "Mr. J.W.L. Daniel went down to Eufaula yesterday to witness the marriage of Miss Lila Godwin to Mr. O'Brien, of that city." Jan. 24,1889 "Miss Bettie Daniel, after an absence of several days from her accustomed place at the bargain store, has returned." Apr. 26,1889 Jno. W.L. Daniel, Secretary, Sunday School Associ- ation May 15,1889 J.W.L. Daniel elected Secretary-Treasurer of new Pearl Steam Laundry on Hampton St. June 2,1889 "...Mr. J.W.L. Daniel...added materially to the evening's entertainment..." at Mrs. G.B. Lamar's musicale at the Americus Social and Athletic Club rooms Nov. 22,1889 Thornton Wheatley, John W.L. Daniel and J.C. Nich- olson took oath of office as new police commission- ers Dec. 5,1889 South Georgia Methodist Conference ministers and their hosts: R.E. Cobb's, East Americus - W.J. Flanders, J.G. Harrison, J.S. Lewis, H. Stubbs; Mrs. Jas. Daniel's, East Americus - E.J. Harvey, F.W. Flanders; Amos Speer's, West End - W.S. Horn- buckle Dec. 6,1889 John W.L. Daniel elected Secretary, Americus Board of Police Commissioners Dec. 8,1889 "Messrs. John W.L. Daniel and Luther C. Bell left last evening on a short trip to Eufaula." Feb. 5,1890 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel is confined to his home by an attack of fever." Feb. 11,1890 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel who has been confined to his home for two weeks with LaGrippe, has recovered sufficiently to be about again." Mar. 14,1890 "Mr. Ralph Chase yesterday purchased of Messrs. John W.L. Daniel and Ben Mayo, three acres of pro- perty in East Americus. The purchase price was $275." Mar. 21,1890 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel yesterday sold his residence on Mayo street and several acres of ground surroun- ding it to Mr. Ralph Chase. The price paid was $1,300. Mr. Daniel also sold to Mr. John T. Argo, one acre of land on Mayo street, for $500. Mr. Argo sold to Mr. Daniel a lot on Church street for $700. Mr. Daniel will erect a residence upon this property." Mar. 22,1890 at the opening of the Commercial Bazaar at Glover's Opera House, the Macon Telegraph was represented by "Miss Bettie Daniel in a costume of pure white with a pleating of the paper on bottom of the skirt, headed with a band with "Telegraph" in large let- ters" Mar. 23,1890 "Real Estate Transfers - Teresa A. Daniel to Ralph H. Chase, house and lot on Mayo street; considera- tion $1300." Mar. 30,1890 "Real Estate Transfers - John T. Argo to Mrs. Teresa A. Daniel, lot on Church street; consideration $750." Apr. 4,1890 "A new street is being opened through the property recently sold by J.W.L. Daniel in East Americus."; Teresa A. Daniel to John T. Argo, one acre in East Americus, $500 Apr. 30,1890 "A party of ladies and gentlemen will leave this morning for Dead Lake, 14 miles northeast of Ameri- cus where they will spend the day fishing and re- turn on Thursday morning. The following consti- tutes the party: Judge J.B. Pilsbury and wife, Col. L.J. Blalock and wife, W.D. Smith, S.D. Cobb and wife, J.W. Cobb and wife, Miss Eva Giddings, Miss Bessie Daniel, Miss Bettie Daniel, Mrs. P. Smith, J.E. Egbert Allen, Tom Sullivan and Capt. T.J. Brannon." May 16,1890 J.W.L. Daniel, 2 story residence, Church St., $1,700; A.C. Speer, 1 story residence, Forsyth St., $1,000 June 18,1890 "Miss Bettie Daniel has accepted the position of cashier at Mr. Thornton Wheatley's store." June 20,1890 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel will move into his new Church street residence." July 31,1890 "Miss Annie Daniel is here from Eufaula, on a visit to Mrs. J.A. Daniel."; "Miss Annie Daniel, of Eu- faula, is visiting at the home of Mr. John W.L. Daniel, on Church street."; "Mr. John T. Argo has sold eight vacant lots on Mayo street, in East Americus, the whole being a part of the Daniel pro- perty purchased some time since by him..." Aug. 9,1890 "Miss Annie Daniel left yesterday for her home at Eufaula, Ala. after a pleasant visit to the family of Mrs. J.A. Daniel, in this city."; "Miss Annie Daniel returned to her home in Eufaula yesterday after a pleasant visit of several days to her cou- sins, Misses Bessie and Bettie Daniel, on Church street." Aug. 26,1890 "Mr. Streetman Clarke is spending several days with his friend Mr. John Daniel." Sept 21,1890 "Messrs. John W.L. Daniel and Streetman Clarke will leave today for Atlanta, where they will spend sev- eral days." Oct. 10,1890 marriage of William C. Sullivan and Miss Bettie Daniel Nov. 9,1890 "Mrs. S.A. Wallace, of Gainesville, is visiting Mrs. Daniel on Church street." Nov. 16,1890 "Mrs. S.A. Wallace, of Gainesville, who has been visiting at the residence of Mr. John W. Daniel returned home yesterday..." Nov. 27,1890 J.W.L. Daniel, et. al., on citizens committee advo- cating primary municipal elections Dec. 16,1890 Americus voters list: T.M. Cobb, Jos. A. Cobb, J.W.L. Daniel, A.C. Speer, W.H. Speer, W.C. Sulli- van Dec. 28,1890 ""The Club" met at the hospitable residence of Major Speer on Friday night, and enjoyed one of the most delightful meetings ever experienced by this highly cultured organization...Vocal duet - Miss Granberry and Mr. John Daniel..." Jan. 30,1891 at cornerstone ceremony for new city hall, L.J. Blalock, J.W. Cobb and J.E. Sullivan participated in Masonic rituals and John W.L. Daniel sang tenor in the choir Apr. 28,1891 during Memorial Day services "...came a carriage containing four of our veterans who suffered seri- ous wounds in fighting for their country, and who were given places of special honor. These four were A.C. Speer, M.J. Bass, J.W. Harris and J.H. Allen..." Apr. 29,1891 J.W.L. Daniel, Lawson Stapleton, L.B. Forrest, J.B. Lamar and Oscar Loving initiated into Sumter Coun- cil Royal Arcanum May 19,1891 J.E. Sullivan & Son, Geo. T. Sullivan, J.W.L. Daniel, A.C. Speer, W.H. Speer, M. Speer, jr., et. al., signed petition calling for meeting to organize a Board of Trade May 28,1891 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel leaves today for Gainesville, where he will take a needed rest of a week or two among the mountains." June 10,1891 "Mr. J.W.L. Daniel, the popular police commissioner, has returned home to Americus, after a pleasant stay of several weeks with relatives at Gainesville, Ga. He reports a most pleasant time and came home very much improved by his stay among the mountains." June 12,1891 announcement of annual Sunday School Association meeting by Secretary J.W.L. Daniel July 3,1891 J.W.L. Daniel did not attend June 19th Sunday School meeting, "...owing to (his) absence...from the state..." Sept 6,1891 list of new "Young Men's Democratic Club of Sumter county" included: C.F. Giddings, J.W.L. Daniel, T.M. Cobb, G.S. Cobb, R.L. Sullivan, et. al. Oct. 30,1891 "Messrs. John Daniel, Dorsey Butler, and John Shi- ver returned from Eufaula yesterday." Dec. 15,1891 Americus voters list: T.M. Cobb, Jos. A. Cobb, J.W.L. Daniel, W.H. Speer Mar. 2,1892 "Tuesday morning a small party of friends gathered at the residence of Mr. John W.L. Daniel to witness the marriage of Miss Bessie Daniel to Mr. J.H. Curtright. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.B. Campbell. After receiving many warm congratula- tions, the bridal couple took the west bound Cen- tral train for an extended tour through Alabama and Tennessee. The bride is a very attractive and much admired young lady, and a host of friends joined yesterday in wishing her bon voyage on her matri- monial trip. The groom is a popular Atlanta tra- veling salesman." June 21,1892 "Cobb & Daniel, the new shoe firm, are moving into their handsome store in the Windsor. The firm is composed of William A. Cobb, of Columbus, and Mr. John Daniel of this city. Mr. Cobb will not arrive in Americus until next fall." June 30,1892 "Americus' new shoe store, that of Cobb and Daniel, is about ready for business. It is in the Windsor block, and will be one of the prettiest establish- ments of the kind in the state. Everybody knows John Daniel and his record as a businessman is un- surpassed. Americus is filled with his friends, who will be glad to give him their trade. The senior member...Wm. A. Cobb, has made (unreadable) than almost anyone, simply by strict integrity and honesty." July 31,1892 "Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Curtright, of Atlanta, are vis- iting at Mr. J.W. Daniel." Aug. 3,1892 updated democratic list: John W.L. Daniel Oct. 12,1892 "Mr. William Cobb, a former resident of Americus but now residing on his plantation near Columbus, has been in the city for the past day or two look- ing after business matters. Mr. Cobb is senior member of the shoe firm of Cobb & Daniel..." Jan. 8,1893 ticket buyers for Heywood's Celebrities: J.W.L. Daniel, 2; A.C. Speer, 1 Jan. 12,1893 "Cobb & Daniel, the shoe men in the Windsor block, have leased the store formerly occupied by Allison & Aycock, and will remove the large stock to their new quarters at once. They found their present store rather small for their rapidly increasing business and the change to larger and more commod- ious quarters was thereby rendered necessary." May 10.1893 "Cobb & Daniel, the shoe men, come to the front this morning with a few plain statements about the shoe business that cannot be refuted. They are the only exclusive shoe dealers in Americus, and their stock cannot be excelled in any city in the state." May 12,1893 John W.L. Daniel, et. al., gave talk on proposed cotton factory June 18,1893 "Col. Charles Daniel, a prominent lawyer of Eufaula, and cousin Mr. John W.L. Daniel, of this city, was among the visitors here yesterday..." Aug. 20,1893 J.W. Daniel played center field for the "Leans" baseball team opposite John Windsor for the "Fats" Nov. 2,1893 potential candidates for city aldermen included "Messrs. W.F. Clarke, J.F. Markett, T.N. Hawkes, A.T. Oliver, T. Wheatley, Dr. E.T. Mathis, C.A. Fricker, A.E. Sherlock, Capt. P.C. Clegg, J. Henry Freeman and J.W.L. Daniel" Feb. 14,1894 "Mrs. J.H. Curtright, who has been spending several weeks at the home of her brother, John W.L. Daniel, returned to Atlanta yesterday." Feb. 27,1894 Messrs. Lane and (J.W.L.) Daniel to give a vocal duet at "The Club" meeting at Frank Lanier's June 1,1894 "Mrs. Teresa Daniel left yesterday for Atlanta, where she will visit relatives for a few days." June 10,1894 "ugly man contest" entries and votes: Rev. T.M. Christian 61, George W. Bacot 30, Gus Harris 31, DeLacy Law 27, J.W. Hightower 9, Callie Speer 13, Jim Semmes 1, Captain Cobb 1, John Daniel 1 Aug. 19,1894 "Mrs. Teresa Daniel returned home yesterday from a visit to relatives and friends in Atlanta." Nov. 4,1894 27th District registered voters list: Joseph A. Cobb, W.A. Cobb, T.M. Cobb, G.S. Cobb, J.W. Cobb, Sam D. Cobb, J.W.L. Daniel, C.F. Giddings, Dixon Speer, M. Speer, W.H. Speer, C.A. Schneider, G.T. Sullivan, Jno. E. Sullivan, A.C. Speer, M. Speer, Jr., David Speer, W.C. Sullivan Nov. 21,1894 J.W.L. Daniel and W.T. Lane gave a vocal duet at meeting of "The Club" Nov. 22,1894 "While loading a pistol at his home on Forsyth street yesterday, Will Sullivan accidentally fired the weapon, the ball passing within a foot of Mrs. Sullivan, who was standing near. Mr. Sullivan was loading the revolver for his wife as a protection during his absence from the city." Jan. 28,1895 Americus Choral Union organized with C.F. Giddings, secretary and J.W.L. Daniel, assistant leader Mar. 22,1895 "Mrs. Alice Cobb arrived yesterday from Oglethorpe on a visit of some length to relatives and friends. She is at present at the home of Mr. John Daniel, Church street." Mar. 24,1895 "The well known shoe house of Cobb & Daniel in the Windsor Hotel block was closed last night upon foreclosure of mortgage aggregating about $4,000. Dull trade and poor collections caused the suspen- sion though the assets, in all probability, will exceed liabilities considerably. These popular gentlemen have the sympathy of everyone in their misfortune." Mar. 26,1895 "The closing of Cobb & Daniel's shoe store Saturday was in the nature of a surprise to the many friends of those estimable gentlemen and who express the deepest regret at their misfortune. Their stock of $10,000 will cover all liabilities, while accounts due the firm will foot up $6,000 additional. Inability to collect these claims brought about the trouble, and while many of the creditors of the house, knowing the high standing and integrity of both Messrs. Cobb and Daniel have expressed a perfect willingness to extend their claims until fall and allow them to resume business, it is hardly probable that this will be done." Mar. 29,1895 "Callie Speer is the possessor of a pair of duel- ling pistols that might have done fearful execution long years ago."; "Messrs. Cobb & Daniel have com- pleted the task of taking stock, the footings amounting to about $10,000. It is understood that nearly if not all the creditors are anxious that the firm resume business, cheerfully consenting to carry over their claims until fall or even longer if necessary. Such confidence, while well merited is nevertheless a compliment to the integrity of Messrs. Cobb & Daniel, and whle they have not yet determined to accept the generous offer their friends hope to see them resume business at an early date." Apr. 2,1895 "James Dodson & Son, as attorneys for various creditors of Cobb & Daniel who failed recently, have filed a petition for injunction and the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the assets of the firm..." Apr. 14,1895 "In chambers yesterday Judge Fish heard the petition of creditors of Cobb & Daniel for the appointment of a receiver to take charge and sell the stock of shoes and hats of that firm, recently assigned. Mr. John Windsor was appointed receiver, and the 23rd inst. named as the date of the sale." Apr. 16,1895 "All who are willing to call and settle their accounts with Cobb & Daniel without troubling us to hunt them up or to being worried by an attorney will please do so. Mr. W.A. Cobb can be found at the old stand ready to make settlements." Apr. 17,1895 "Capt. Wm. A. Cobb left yesterday for Macon on a short business trip." Apr. 18,1895 "...the Epworth League of St. Paul's church will give an entertainment tonight at the residence of C.F. Giddings."; receiver's sale notice for Cobb & Daniel's "...having been in business only two years and eight months..." Apr. 26,1895 J.W.L. Daniel, "who is familiar with the stock", helped receiver's sale of Cobb & Daniel shoe store; "High commendation was heard yesterday of the music at the Baptist church on Sunday. The solos by... Messrs. M. Callaway and J.W.L. Daniel in the even- ing were specially admirable." June 4,1895 "Despite the very oppressive weather Sunday there was a good congregation at each of the churches. At the Baptist the ordinance of Baptism was administered to one person in the evening. The music on both occasions was excellent. In the morning the voluntary, "Sweet and Low", rendered by Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Giddings and Messrs. Daniel and Callaway was spirited and beautiful...In the evening, the beautiful piece, "Only a Beam of Sunshine", was happily rendered by Mrs. Emmett Murray and Messrs. Callaway, Daniel, and G.D. Wheatley, while the offertory, "Oh! Morning Land", by Mrs. Murray and Mr. Daniel was a gem of beauty."; "Capt. William A. Cobb left yesterday for Columbus and Chattahoochee county on a business trip of a few days." June 12,1895 J.E. Bivins, L.B. Forrest, J.W.L. Daniel, C.C. Clay, J.C. Nicholson and J.W. Furlow pallbearers at funeral of Americus police chief, Capt. John B. Lamar, aged 40, a suicide, in Montezuma June 15,1895 "Capt. W.A. Cobb returned yesterday from his plantation home in Chattahoochee county, where he has been for the past two weeks." July 28,1895 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel has been tendered a desireable position by one of the leading shoe houses of Savannah, and will probably leave in a day or two for that city. Americus will greatly regret to lose this estimable young man." July 31,1895 "Several days ago it was stated that Mr. John Daniel would accept a position with a leading shoe house in Savannah. Owing to the illness of his mother, however, he has been compelled to decline the offer and will remain in Americus." Aug. 16,1895 "After a rest of several weeks Mr. John W.L. Daniel will again resume his duties at Allen, Clegg & Co's. tomorrow. There is no more deservedly popular young business man in Americus than Mr. Daniel." Oct. 27,1895 "Mrs. Bessie Daniel Curtright arrived yesterday from Atlanta upon a visit of some length to relatives here." Nov. 3,1895 "His Condition Very Critical - Mr. J.H. Curtright, of Atlanta, who is here upon a visit at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. John W.L. Daniel, is critically ill with pneumonia and slight hope is entertained for his recovery. Last night his condition was extremely critical, and it was not thought he could survive until morning." Nov. 5,1895 "Death of J.H. Curtright - After an illness of a week with pneumonia, Mr. J.H. Curtright passed away shortly before the hour of midnight Saturday at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. John W.L. Daniel, on Church...devoted wife and little child... funeral...held at Oak Grove cemetery at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. John B. Turpin of the Baptist church." Nov. 6,1895 "Mr. W.H. Speer to Take Charge - At a meeting yes- terday of the council committee on water and sewer- age, Mr. Henry Speer was appointed to take charge of that department until the annual election in January, at which time council will elect a succes- sor to City Engineer G.M. Eldridge, resigned." Nov. 22,1895 "Death of Mrs. T.A. Daniel" Dec. 1,1895 "Judge J.N. Scarborough has leased the home of Mr. John W.L. Daniel, on Church street, and will make his residence there tomorrow. Mr. Daniel will reside with the family of Mr. W.H. Speer for the present." Feb. 15,1896 Sumter Grand Jury list: W.A. Cobb, J.W.L. Daniel May 27,1896 Grand Jury list: W.A. Cobb, J.W.L. Daniel July 24,1896 "John Daniel left yesterday for New Orleans. A tinge of romance surrounds his visit there, and the result will be awaited with much interest by his friends at home." July 25,1896 Democratic primary for Ordinary: A.C. Speer 600, C.S.S. Horne 432, Marion Sims 400 July 26,1896 "Capt. Wm. A. Cobb left yesterday for Chattahoochee county, where he goes to look after his farming interests." July 30,1896 "John Daniel is still in New Orleans, and from newspaper notices is having a swell time. A tally- ho party was tendered him a day or two since, and in various ways is his stay in the Crescent City rendered most agreeable." July 31,1896 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel, a prominent and progressive business gentleman of Americus, Ga., is the welcome guest of Capt. M. Nall's family, No. 1533 Erato street. - New Orleans Times-Democrat." Aug. 4,1896 "...council discussed the petition of C.W. Under- wood for permission to transfer his liquor license from Watts' corner to Chapman's old stand. A peti- tion from Mrs. Curtright, asking that Underwood's petition be refused, was read. It was stated, how- ever, that Mrs. Curtright would not insist upon her petition provided a fence be built which would shut off the view of the saloon from the rear window of her store. This was agreed to..."; "John Daniel returned yesterday from New Orleans - alone. But he is in love with the old town and "most everybody" in it, and may go again at an early date." Sept 24,1896 R.J. Perry, J.C. Nicholson, J.E. Bivins and John W.L. Daniel, police commissioners, published a resolution of respect dedicated to Maj. C.A. Huntington Oct. 30,1896 "Accompanied by his friend, Mr. John W.L. Daniel, Mr. Emmett Bolton left yesterday for Columbia, Ala., where he will wed Miss Cora Blackwell this morning." Feb. 27,1897 "John Daniel has invested $13.83 in a ticket to New Orleans, and would have his friends believe that he is going to Mardi Gras only. What base deception, to be sure."; at the Baptist Church, "Mr. John Daniel sang a very sweet solo..." Mar. 6,1897 "John Daniel returned, alone, from New Orleans yes- terday, after a very blissful visit of a week to friends there." Apr. 4,1897 "Mrs. Bessie Curtright informs the ladies that she will have her millinery opening on Wednesday next, 7th, and invites them to come and inspect her pretty goods." Apr. 7,1897 W.A. Cobb elected adjutant and G.H. Seig, treasur- er, Camp Sumter 642, United Confederate Veterans May 13,1897 article on the 68th birthday of Judge Ben M. Wheeler, first white person born in Sumter County; "Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hamilton, of New Orleans, are stopping at the home of Mr. J.W.L. Daniel. They will probably make their home in Americus." May 21,1897 T.L. Speer on Traverse Jury list; Mrs. Bessie D. Curtright, et. al., merchants agreeing to 6:00 p.m. early closing during the summer; "...J.C. Nicholson thought the city should by all means purchase the park (on the east side of The Windsor), and J.W.L. Daniel coincided in this opinion..." Aug. 11,1897 "Mr. J.W.L. Daniel returned yesterday from a few days visit to Tybee." Nov. 9,1897 "John Daniel went out yesterday and took the dimen- sions of Col. Blalock's prize hog, the largest ever raised in Sumter..."; "Mrs. W.H. Speer and Mrs. C.F. Giddings have developed into French artists when it comes to making candy. They have contribu- ted a lot of delicious bonbons of various mixtures to the (Baptist) bazaar, and all in attendance will avail themselves of the opportunity to sample these delicious sweets." Jan. 7,1898 Judge Speer issued 285 marriage licenses in 1897; Henry Speer reappointed assistant waterworks super- intendent; "At the monthly meeting of the police commissioners yesterday, Commissioner J.W.L. Daniel was again elected a member for another term of six years, having served seven years already." Feb. 11,1898 "Election Notice - On the first Tuesday in March 1898 an election will be held for a chief of po- lice, a lieutenant of police and five policeman to serve two years. All applicants are required to make application in writing and file same with J.W.L. Daniel, secretary of board. By order of board of police commissioners of the city of Americus. J.W.L. DANIEL, Secty." July 13,1898 "C.A. Fricker, J.A. Perry and J.W.L. Daniel repre- senting police commissioners, came before (city) council recommending...improvements in the police barracks..." Dec. 13,1898 Americus voters list: Jos. A. Cobb, J.W. Cobb, W.A. Cobb, J.W.L. Daniel, A.C. Speer Apr. 28,1899 "...anthem rendered by Messrs. Loving, Morgan, Daniel and Payne" at Confederate memorial service at Oak Grove Cemetery, with Lucien L. Knight the featured speaker May 5,1899 J.W.L. Daniel on Grand Jury list Aug. 9,1899 "Mr. Henry Speer, who has been seriously ill with a severe throat affection for some time, does not improve at all and some fear as to his recovery is now entertained." Aug. 10,1899 "There was but little change yesterday in the con- dition of Mr. Henry Speer. He is extremely ill from a throat affection and it is feared that he can hardly recover." Aug. 11,1899 Mrs. Bessie Curtright foiled a robbery attempt at her millinery store Aug. 15,1899 "The condition of Mr. Henry Speer, who for several weeks has been suffering from a very severe throat trouble, is now regarded as critical. It is feared that he can survive only a few days longer." Aug. 16,1899 obit of William Henry Speer Aug. 17,1899 "Funeral of W. Henry Speer - The funeral services of Mr. W.H. Speer were conducted from his late res- idence on Forsyth street at 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning by Rev. Sam C. Dean, pastor of First Bap- tist church. Many sorrowing friends followed the body to its final resting place in Oak Grove ceme- tery." Aug. 23,1899 at city council meeting "...Mayor Hixon called for an expression from the body as to the death of the late assistant superintendent of water works, W.H. Speer. On motion of Alderman Watts, a committee of three, consisting of Aldermen Watts, Stallings and Oliver, was appointed by the mayor to draft suita- ble resolutions and present to council at next meeting..." Aug. 28,1899 "At the meeting of the city council last night David Speer was elected assistant superintendent of waterworks to succeed his brother, the late W.H. Speer. The position pays $600..." Aug. 30,1899 published commemorative resolution by city council on death of W.H. Speer Sept 19,1899 "Removes Beyond City Limits - Judge Speer Will Take a Home in The Suburbs - Judge A.C. Speer, of the Court of Ordinary, has sold his residence on For- syth street, two blocks east of the courthouse, and will in future reside beyond the city limits at a place just west of Muckalee turnpike on the road to Plains. The distance is a trifle great, but the Judge will show up at his office every day just the same." Sept 24,1899 "To Establish New Business - Forsyth street is to have another retail store and at once. Mr. J.W.L. Daniel, an experienced shoe and dry goods man, has secured the store next the Planters warehouse and will open this week a well selected stock of fine shoes, dry goods and notions. Mr. Daniel is well and favorably known throughout this section, and hundreds of friends will wish him deserved success in this new departure." Sept 28,1899 "A large show window is being put in at J.W.L. Daniel's shoe store on Forsyth street and the in- terior very much improved. He will be ready for business within a week." Nov. 24,1899 W.A. Cobb on Grand Jury list; "At 8 o'clock last evening at the home of the bride on Forsyth street, Mrs. Bessie Daniel Curtright and Mr. John Kleckley were united in marriage..."; "Judge A.C. Speer is not going to the Paris Exposition. It is true he is coining money by issuing marriage licenses now but Paris, he says, is too far from base." Dec. 3,1899 "Mr. John W.L. Daniel will remove tomorrow to his new stand on Lamar street, having leased the place so long occupied by Mrs. Bessie Curtright as a millinery store." Dec. 5,18J9 "Mrs. Bessie Kleckley will retain a portion of the store now occupied by her and continue the milli- nery business there, while Mr. John Daniel will have the other part as a shoe store." Dec. 12,1899 registered voters of Americus: Joseph A. Cobb, Thos. M. Cobb, W.A. Cobb, J.W. Cobb, A.C. Speer Feb. 6,1940 J.H. Rushin, et. al., honorary pallbearers at funeral of Tom Matt Cox, died Feb. 5th, aged 58