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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
5
Americus observed a peaceful Christmas with a small attendance at the pol ye court and few drunks. Chief Barrow boosted his force, yet fines remained mild with three dollars for unruly behavior and five dollars for fancy disturbances. Citizens praise the police for maintaining order and few incidents.
The New Era reports a surprise marriage of Miss Linnle Griffin and Mr. George Joper performed by Rev. A W Parker and a second wedding for Mrs Minnie Brooks and Mr Will Loper. The piece also lists holiday visits and social gatherings across Byromville including Griffin, Parker, Harris, Veal, and other local families with multiple attendees and excursions.
Miss Bea Taylor, long a War Department briefing clerk now wealthy, sues an undertaker to recover $900 of a $1,000 casket price after autopsy and burial of her uncle James E. Taylor. She studied law for two years and represented herself in court, while Dr Veale faced the suit for autopsy.
The Americus boys defeated Stone Mountain 38 to 4 in a Thursday night game. The local team showed sharp improvement since their first match with Columbus, displaying better teamwork despite a coaching style conflict with the visitors. Sponsors and escorts attended the event, and the group later visited the Americus Cafe for oysters.
Washington reports indicate Speaker Cannon will not seek re election as speaker of the Sixty second Congress. Party leaders discuss a full House reorganization and a new speaker, with insurgents and others viewing Cannon as a hindrance to the Republican Party. Presidents Roosevelt and Taft reportedly viewed his influence skeptically inside party circles.
The Americus cotton market reached fifteen and a quarter cents per pound yesterday, the highest since the Sully boom. About 4,000 bales remain in Americus warehouses valued at $76.25 per bale at the current price, while the rise continues and the end is not in sight. The note ends with a quip about 10 cent sellers and a Chicago News jab at swindlers.
The passage warns that weak and unhealthy kidneys cause much sickness and suffering. It emphasizes that if kidney trouble continues, serious results follow and every organ can be affected. it urges attention to kidneys above all to prevent widespread body decline.
Wise Calmes, 14, son of Mr and Mrs W. W. Calmes of Americus, was accidentally shot in the temple while bird hunting near Huntington. A gun slipped from a buggy, one barrel discharged, grazing his right face. Dr W. S Prather treated him and he was brought to Americus and is resting at his mother's home. doctors say the wound is not serious and he will be out in a few days.
Georgia prepares for a new dog tax of 1 dollar per canine starting January 1 1910. Officials predict many dogs will be killed to avoid the tax while education funds will gain substantially, with estimates from fifty to seventy five thousand dollars annually. Strong mentions of various dog types and social classes affected.
The long legal fight ends with Mrs Anna F Ray winning clear title to Atlanta realty valued at 70 000 dollars. The land on West Peachtree Street and Fourteenth Street fronts 650 and 1144 feet respectively. The suit between Clittora L Anderson as administrator and Lavender R Ray and Annie Felder Ray has been settled with cash payment of 19 510 32 and will be withdrawn from the courts after prior journeys through the supreme court and court of appeals.
A small fire started in the main hallway of the Barlow block last night when a janitor placed hot ashes on a tin tray and left. The flames reached a second story area near Mrs. M T Elams and were extinguished quickly with no major damage.
Washington reports indicate officials refuse to comment on Zelaya’s escape from Nicaragua to Mexico. The move, viewed as yielding to Mexican asylum while risking American prestige, prompts questions about whether the United States truly backed down or remains to press for Zelaya’s accountability under Nicaragua’s laws.
McCullough seed oats offered for sale by A. B Connor in Americus Georgia. Delivery available in Americus for a price of one dollar per bushel.
New York Dec 28 The estate of the late B H Harriman will total less than 75 million dollars according to reports cited by the Times The rumor that Harriman distributed millions to family before death is false Inquiries show no such gifts and place the estate far below inflated figures with the latest estimates around 149 million dollars
Special to Times-Recorder reports the Sunny South endures a record cold snap with Louisville at 6 above zero the coldest city while Nashville follows at 8 Chattanooga 16 Memphis 18 and Atlanta 22. Freezing temps extend into central Alabama and Georgia as snow blankets the region. The piece ends with a reflective line about self-truth and listening.
Americus Georgia December 29 quote the market as follows. The report lists prices and trends for corn oats cotton and pigs with adjustments from the latest dealings. No further details are available in the fragments.
A fragmented reader note mentions a doctor and personal health troubles. The text references cramps, tears, and a plea not to be hurt, with unclear phrases about medical care and female health concerns. The legible bits suggest a distressed patient seeking help from a doctor.
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