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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
A roundup of Americus news details partridge hunting deadlines, local politics, factory talk, new business orders, and community notes. A mix of civic concerns, upcoming events, and personal updates share space with court terms, deaths, and local ventures in a typical small town page.
A weary voyage unfolds on Lamar Street as a lean wagon carries a man, wife, and three young children. The family left Columbus three months ago for Thomasville, stopping whenever possible, and at this pace may not reach their destination before the Fourth of July.
Irreparable loss reported in Sumter county with the death of Dr J Eldridge which occurred suddenly this Thursday morning from a heart condition. A Maryland native and longtime resident of nearly fifty years he was a Confederate veteran who held multiple trusted posts. Survived by a wife and two grown sons, his passing震 sent shock through the city.
Chief Wheeler and Officer Albritton miss two months pay held by majority on city council. Mandamus petition filed. Judge Littlejohn weighing action. Four officers paid, three denied. conflict between council and police board persists.
COMING A K HAWKES the renowned Atlanta optician will test eyesight free in Prestow and Plains during three day appearances March 14 15 17 and March 18 19 29. Hawkes offers modern instruments for fitting glasses and frames and is highly trusted nationwide tenured since 1870. He will stay only three days in each location and cautions that his glasses are not peddled.
Guerry Adderton died after a three week typhoid illness at his home. He was the only son of the late Captain John L. Adderton, and his mother Mrs. Mary McElroy and his sister survive him. The end came this morning and was not unexpected.
Hon. W. T. Lane will be ordained as deacon at 7 30 tonight at Farlow Lawn Baptist Church. Rev. B. E. Neighbours preaches the ordination sermon. Rev. N. B. Sanborn gives the deacon’s charge and Rev. W. A. Nelson delivers the church charge. Public urged to attend this solemn service.
Mike Coffey, a plumber raised in Americas, was identified as the man found dead in damp sand near Macon. Investigations continue, with Coffey brothers confirming the identity after disinterring the body. No murderer yet. case under inquiry amid town interest and recent arrivals.
Arthur Glover, a sawmill and lumber businessman near New Orleans, has come back to Americus for a period due to ill health after a lengthy hospital stay. Friends here hope for his early recovery and good health.
A basement fire at the Herrin Bell dry goods and general store in Lumpkin caused extensive damage to sewing machines and crates. Smoke lingered at opening. cause undetermined though believed started by a discarded cigar. No injuries reported, and the firm is a prominent local business.
The spring moving season begins with several relocations in Americus. D. M. Borum and family lease 116 Taylor Street. J. W. Farlow and sister F. N. Farlow move to 200 Jackson Street near the Presbyterian Church. Tweedy and Snelling from Madison occupy 906 Jackson Street. Leo Allen will take the former Fite property on College Street. H. J. Fite will relocate to Forrest Street. L. A. Morgan buys the Brooks property on Lee Street and will live there soon. Demand for houses remains high with few vacancies.
Even the city fathers could not resist yesterday the temptation to fishing. The remark notes a light mood as salons join in the playful moment, reflecting a social scene rather than a formal policy matter.
The Supreme Court sustained Judge Littlejohn confirming the Board of Police Commissioners alone holds power to appoint police officers. Mayor and City Council cannot abrogate the board or dissolve the Chief Police office despite attempts by Sheriff. The ruling ends the bid to shift policing authority to the mayor and aldermen.
A garbled OCR passage lists dairy related gear and items such as hoes handles plow batches plow beans spokes babs ties buckds brooms and mentions a hundred articles of dairy not manufacturable in Ameri cus questioning why not.
An ad describes the evolution of fencing from early New England walls to Virginia barriers. It touts the improved American Pick and Hog Fence, heavy galvanized Bessemar steel, precise weaving for uniform strain, ready-to-stretch installation, and heights from 20 to 85 inches. Agents are sought for salaries and expenses.
Complete list of uncalled mail matter on hand in Americus posto files. Items will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington after 14 days. Names include Ralph Andrews Arggie Miss Mary Burks Miss Annah Burton Jake Burnell Walter Butler Miss Minnie Lee Carter Miss Sealie Cary Si Camp Ernest Chum Dr 0 Maj Choman Mrs H A Dudley Fannie Davis Miss Elvira Feltos Wm Griffin Miss Ednie Hawkins Miss Anvor Harris Miss Winnie Henderson Ransom Hicks Miss Marcy Little Jim Lite J. I. Lump hing Allice Pike Lott Tucker W P Terry John Williams Eugene Walder Mamie Walker George Brown Wille Conner Mattle Lauter John Laird 0 8 Martin Joseph R Poaler Sussie Scott Wn Taylor Sarah
Washington March 11 Representative Thayer of Massachusetts introduces a resolution accusing the sugar trust of backing Cuban reciprocity propaganda and presses for a seven member committee. The measure, debated amid party curves, passes to table the appeal, as Hughes testifies on prisoner death rates and heat debility in the Philippines inquiry.
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