26 Apr 1893
Page 1
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1893
Page
1
The Weekly Newspaper notes the city’s focus on public schools and healthfulness, citing attendance and safety against a backdrop of churches and community facilities. It mentions a well-equipped fire department, sewerage and electric lighting, and a water system with artesian spring water serving the area.
Informal meeting of Americus business leaders last night debated building a cotton factory. A committee will invite Maj. J. P. Hanson and others to address both businessmen and farmers. Local offers include lumber and materials with a 50 000 dollar stock plan, and a donated site.
WII Jackson and the Negro Ed Wyatt were sent to Bibb county jail after failing to post bonds of 1 and 1500 dollars respectively. They face preliminary hearings on counterfeiting charges as officers pursue other possible conspirators, with witnesses testifying in Macon and a next court term expected.
An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as superior to rival brands, claiming it remains potent from first use to last spoonful due to pure, carefully compounded ingredients.
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