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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
The piece lists subscription rates and addresses for The Times-Recorder in Americus Georgia dated October 29 1908. It surveys tariff attacks and political figures including Archbold Roosevelt Taft and Beveridge. It notes Savannah Thanksgiving auto races and the Macon fair drawing crowds while discussing election hopes and voter sentiments across Georgia.
Analysts warn that the State’s cash and credit will be exhausted when Governor Smith leaves office. Gov. Brown faces an empty treasury, large remaining appropriations, and sharply reduced credit. The period ahead is seen as a major fiscal challenge for Georgia.
Dupont, former chair of the Republican campaign speakers committee, attacks Bryan’s proposal to limit corporate control to less than fifty percent in any industry. He notes Dupont’s powder trust already holds about 95 percent, accusing it of bleeding government and people and predicting Bryan’s election would harm business and trust interests.
Americus plans a Thanksgiving football game if a visiting team can be secured. Gresham High from Macon is invited. if unavailable, Mercer second team or Fitzgerald may visit. The Americus eleven will likely be drawn from players at George D. Wheatley J C Bynum Sion Hawkins J D Hooks Walter Rylander and others, aiming for a strong college-caliber lineup. Manager Tom Bell seeks a visiting team and hopes for a lively match to boost holiday enjoyment and future intercity games.
A serious fire on Mr A N English’s Americus area farm destroyed a double plant including a sawmill and gin, along with several bales of cotton. The second fire during the night rekindled and finished the destruction. The property is believed uninsured.
Mr. R. S. Williams, prominent Sumter farmer, returned from the state fair and discusses diversified farming. He runs a five horse farm near Americus planted to corn, raises cotton, gathered about 1500 bushels of oats, picking field peas, and maintains a drove of eighty hogs with ample meat. His farm features extensive barns and a smoke house stocked from last season.
Charley L Ansley announces in the Times-Recorder he will give up the department store business to focus on specialties. After thirty one years, he will sell his entire stock at about 60c on the dollar to clear the inventory quickly as higher end clothing and women’s goods go on sale tomorrow at 8 in the morning, with circulars distributed citywide detailing prices.
The Times-Recorder reports on the 1908 election costs as state law requires itemized cost statements from successful candidates. Solicitor-General Jim Williams led with a total expense of 3 dollars, and other officials filed similar modest sums, challenging the idea that campaigns were costly.
Mr and Mrs A G Drane of Washington DC have returned home after two weeks visiting Capt and Mrs W W Drane at Friendship. Mr Drane, a Times-Recorder subscriber, visits yearly to arrange renewal for another year.
The Y M C A gym may host a winter basketball league if a caretaker can be secured. Thomas Bell advocates using the building for a public series, with four to five five player teams possible. Opening the gym could boost interest and fundraising for Association work.
The Friend ship Baptist Association met in Preston with about fifteen hundred attendees over two days. Rev. Robert L. Bivins was reelected moderator and Rev. C. D. Carter clerk. Sermons were preached by N. B. O Kelly Dawson and others. Forty five churches represented with growth in missions. Next session moves to Bronwood for semi centennial, with planning by Bivins Campbell and Ivey. Preston hosted with wide hospitality.
Banners waved as the old guard veterans marched in, marking the Georgia UCV reunion as the most successful yet. Brigadier General H. T. Davenport of Americus was unanimously elected to lead the Western Brigade for the full term, reflecting high esteem from the camp and brigade comrades.
The Allison Furniture Company bought the Maynard Furniture Company stock in a deal valued at several thousand dollars. The plan is to sell all items at the Forsyth and Jackson street location, with no price limits, beginning tomorrow morning. Items include beds, dressers, dining cabinets, side boards, chairs, rugs, and book cases, among others. Manager Davis and associates praised the acquisition and the public sale aims to benefit shoppers.
A bustling horse swap filled a park near the city hall drawing jobless locals and buyers from Marion Stewart Lee and Sumter. Traders shouted, trials amused spectators, and several mayoral candidates watched as horses and mules traded hands amid lively haggling and coin offers.
T B Hooks sold yesterday a five hundred acre farm near his plantation home south of Americus to Messrs W L English and W W Dykes. The land near the Hooks mill place is praised as one of the best improved small farms in the county. The buyers bought as an investment at eighteen dollars an acre, foreseeing profitable value appreciation.
A court of appeals decision written by Judge R B Russell grants Confederate veterans in Americas a free near beer license, permitting personal or partnered business without license or tax. The ruling nullifies municipal near beer taxes and could void city licenses that currently collect fees, as veterans rush to use the newly allowed privilege.
In DeSoto Ga on Oct 26 Mrs A G Howard plans return home before Christmas. Dr and Mrs F L Cato visit relatives. Town ladies plan Christmas surprise for students at the school. Miss Battle returns to Dawson after visiting Miss Mittie Green. Rev Olmstead ill at his Leslie home. Real estate values remain booming as E A Luke rejects high offers for his main dwelling, a prized property.
Central Railway engineers and surveyors conduct a preliminary survey of a new Americus to Macon route. Above Marshallville crews have completed the Americus to Marshallville section, removing many curves and grades in pursuit of a straighter track with fewer grades.
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