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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
4
Residents read of Ellaville court travel and fair week preparations in Americus with millinery openings and a looming frost. Weather brings rain, carnival plans draw crowds to Macon, and the Harris family moved from Sumter before the Neismith killing.
A headend collision occurred on Lammar street yesterday morning involving a Gre truck and a hack as the department rushed to an alarm. Neither animal sustained injuries. Mrs Dickens announces a lace class opening today at Leelock near Mrs A E Heines corner Darlow street and Triannoa avenue.
Mr. Shelby Myrick returned from a business trip to Athens. Miss Mittie Morton of Lumpkin visits Miss Susie Taylor. John Windsor back from Fort Ogden, Fla. T. W. Ansley has recovered and was out yesterday. Mrs. W. C. Wright left for Macon to visit her mother Mrs. Long. Mrs. J. R. Britton left for Macon to visit and see the carnival. B. H. Slappey of Schley county arrived to supervise cotton sale. Miss Annie Wooten seen en route through Americus from Atlanta. Miss Nannie Thornton of Preston passed through Americus to Buena Vista. Miss Inez Felder and Miss Saunders of Portsmouth visiting Macon. Thornton Wheatley joined Americus party to Macon for carnival. Henry M. Stokes, now farming in Marion county, was in town on business. Mrs. John N. Scarborough and daughter Leila left for Macon to witness carnival festivities. Mrs. T. J. Black and Miss Kate Roe Buck returned from Dawson after Epworth League conference. C. M. Murray of Montgomery, Ala. came to join Mrs. Murray visiting the Shipp home on Felder Street. Edith Stetson to host Miss Berta Crisp of Americus and Miss Willis Burke of Atlanta during carnival. Macon cat Pianos and Organs to renew Ausnove Jewelry & Music Co.
President John Skelton Williams of the Georgia and Alabama Railway plans a tour for northern directors and bondholders to Americus next Friday. The party will ride in the road’s handsome private car and a special Pullman car, arriving Friday afternoon to inspect the new railroad shops and other properties for four to five hours.
Mrs Elams fall opening announces two days of new millinery designs on Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 10 o clock for the Oct 18 and 14 event featuring imported hats, stylish devices, bric a brac and fancy goods with a cordial invitation to all.
City council met in regular session with little routine business completed. The tax rate for the current year was discussed and referred to the financial committee for report after bond election results are known. Also noted were local business ads and a dental office opening planned near Southwestern Bank.
Two colored passengers for the south bound Central train narrowly escaped being run over in the yards yesterday. Two freight trains cut off all approach to the incoming passenger train, and before they were moved the crowd squeezed between the depot platform and a box car. Two negroes wedged in but they managed to pass away unharmed. The blockage creates danger for passengers when freight moves block the way.
The government bureau issued the September cotton report yesterday and prices eased rather than advanced. A drop of 8 points from August led to lighter offerings as farmers held out for a higher figure.
The fire department answered a false alarm yesterday morning from Turpin's arables with Chief Smith. Insurance representative C. W. Donovan and local insurers observed, praising the department's quick response. In minutes two streams ran, showing strong mains pressure and readiness. Donovan reviewed records, commending efficiency. Millinery opening at Mrs Bessie Cartright on Lamar Street Tuesday and Wednesday features new stock in a New York quality range.
Robert Graham and his company staged a return engagement with the bright comedy Who's Your Friend. Inclement weather kept many away, but those attending enjoyed the performance to the utmost and hope for a return visit when a larger audience greets them.
A joyous marriage occurred Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Stapleton on Church street uniting Harry Bradford and Eula Coker. Rev. Leroy Henderson officiated after a quick arrangement despite parental objections. The couple left for Nashville to visit the centennial.
Madame Cox unveils fall millinery Tuesday and Wednesday with bright ribbons velvets and ornaments. New York selections promise a vibrant season with stylish headgear and color. Also notices Miss Beulah McMath resumes dressmaking at 722 Jackson Street inviting customers to call for up-to-date work.
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