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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
5
Happenings in Americus and surrounding areas include a new Seaboard mail service starting, a pending real estate deal for three residences, peach availability in September, and a quiet police court with orderly crowds. Postmaster appointment rumors swirl as Willie Rutherford takes clerk duties, while Seaboard plans a Savannah excursion.
The city council adopted a resolution directing the city marshal and an assistant to conduct a house to house canvass among taxpayers who did not report property for taxation. The move aims to boost the city treasury. The council also ordered 1,000 feet of hose purchased for the fire department. Saloons were discussed and screens will be permitted. One license application was heard. City Attorney Taylor submitted a $175 bill for extra services, approved by a yea and nay vote. A new floor was ordered for Muckaloo bridge.
Mr and Mrs Tompkins and their son Price Tompkins have moved from Lumpkin to Americus and are living on Elm Avenue. Price Tompkins has long worked in the cotton business here. Mrs Tompkins is known to many as Maks Price, formerly of Americus.
Americus will receive two additional daily mails on the Seaboard trains 75 and 76 starting tomorrow morning. The new schedule expands mail service along the line from Columbus to Helena, giving Americus fourteen mails daily and benefiting business along 15 miles of track.
Mrs H Cleve Davis dies in Santa Fe New Mexico after a long illness her husband Mr Davis and their children mourn her loss. She had traveled there in May with her sister Miss Worthy for health and strength. Mr Davis and their daughter hurried to her bedside arriving shortly before her death. Funeral arrangements to be announced locally with details to follow.
A vandal smashed a dozen window panes on the second and third floors of Windsor Hotel. Authorities expect swift capture and promise harsh action. The culprit was seen in the alley behind the hotel and is described as driven by devilment.
Receipts today at local warehouses total 454 bales with 7 081 bales received previously and 7 685 bales to date Good Middling and Middling prices quoted local market indicate steady New York cotton futures show Sept 8.70 Oct 8.70 Nov 8.69 Dec 8.09 Ton 8.70
The funeral of Mrs. D. H. Stubbs was held yesterday afternoon at Oak Grove Cemetery conducted by Rev. T. I. Nonso. The deceased resided six miles north of Americus and was 12 years old, a sister of Mrs. J. P. Bailey of this city.
A list of locals and visitors in Americus notes Miss McDonald at Sumter, Annie Ansley returning from North Carolina, Mrs. Harrold home after Atlanta and Monroe visits, A J Hamil from Columbus visiting parents, W A Terrell of Atlanta with Monual Life in town, Mrs. Riker hosting on Jackson Street, Ouida Carter guest at 713 Church Street, Cliff Oliver returning to the University of Georgia, Ruby Pickett visiting Mrs. Wilkes on Taylor Street, Ansleys from Lynn, Bivins and Harris back from Demorest, Melvin Callaway returning from Atlanta, and Capt O T Furlow arriving for a short visit.
Hon E B Lewis invited by congressional committee chairman to speak in the North and West this fall to aid Democratic success in doubtful districts. Congressman Griggs sees good chances in many districts but lacks speakers to cover these territories. Mr Lewis may deliver several speeches during the campaign.
Lamar Jossey, a 10 to 12 year old boy, was severely cut across the face by Will Ellis, a nearby youth, after a child dispute near Holliday's bookstore. The long knife slash from scalp to chin left a dangerous looking wound but not endangering the boy’s life.
White 19 year old Will Allen entered W Phipps store on Fourteenth Street while owner collected rents and robbed the safe of about 700 dollars. He took 400 in gold and nearly 300 in silver and bills, was traced by police after displaying money publicly, fled with Clara Duggars to Cusseta road, and was arrested. Most money recovered except 90, with 30 hidden on the woman. Allen, drunk, begged police to kill him.
New York reports that US warships guard both ends of the Panama railroad line easing citizen fears. Panama railroad officials say they aim to protect natives and company property under the 1846 treaty while ensuring traffic and security amid revolutionary tensions.
About fifteen hundred delegates from across the United States gathered at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham to open the national Negro Baptist convention. Rev B C Morris of Helena Ark called the meeting to order and urged each attendee to serve God and the race. Rev J F Thomas of Chicago led devotional services as the crowded church welcomed visitors.
Canton Ga Sept 17 Congregation of Baptist church called Rev L T Reid of Lumpkin Stewart county to filling vacancy after Dr A B Vaughan accepted LaGrange post It is uncertain if Reid will accept but he indicated possible acceptance Crown Prince of Siam Coming Copenhagen Sept 17 Siam crown prince Chowis Maha Vajiravugh arrived King Christian hosted a dinner He sails from Southampton for New York Oct 3 to visit Roosevelt tour America then to Japan and home
Advert says Mozley’s Lemon Elixir cures indigestion headache malaria kidney disease fever chills loss of appetite debility nervous prostration heart failure and appendicitis by regulating the liver stomach bowels and kidneys priced 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at druggists.
Rev John P Sanders of Verbena Alabama says he was near death from appendicitis until using Mosley's Lemon Elixir. He claims permanent cure and reports his doctor urged surgery before recovery. His brother Rev H Ey Cowen endorsed the remedy and offers to ship six large bottles prepaid.
The ongoing delay in naming the post master continues to hold the town in suspense as applicants, including supporters of Assistant Post master Mitchell and Mrs. 8 A. Smith, circulate petitions for the President's decision. The appointment is expected at any time.
Little change in the cotton market yesterday with light prices steady at eight cents. Finer grades may fetch an eighth more as buyers reflect modest improvements. sales occurred at stated figures while the crop is rapidly being marketed and will mostly be out of the fields within a month.
In Terrell Texas Sept 10 a family from Cottondale Wise county was sent to the North Texas Insane Asylum after attending a camp meeting. The head W W Romans about 20 years old and all members are violently insane with hallucinations. Three others reportedly became insane similarly at Cottonvale but no notice reached the asylum. Doctor Turner says this is the first time an entire family deranged by the same cause has arrived.
Desperate clash reported near Tomatol Hermosillo with a 20 Yaqui band clashing a group of Mexican farmers. Indians aimed to drive off cattle when locals attacked. Six Indians killed and four captured. Two farmers wounded.
A disastrous gas and powder explosion at the Big Four mine of the Algoma Coal and Coke company near North Fork West Virginia killed or trapped engineer James Lester Hungarian miner Rockie and 15 other miners. Rescue attempts failed as gas and smoke hampered air supply and blast debris prevented access.
President Theodore Roosevelt entertained Senators Spooner Allison Aldrich and Lodge at Sagamore Hill and Oynter Bay. They likely stayed for a late night train to New York. Postmaster General Payne visited from Island and will join today’s discussions. Mrs Roosevelt and the president toured village decorations and reviewed yesterday’s reception. Roosevelt, Jr. and others were noted departing for Groton, Mass.
In Jackson Georgia on September the College of the C ontinental Bruce tendered his plan as superintendent of five schools. He will accept the position at Davidson School of Augusta with Professor William P. Thomas serving as principal in his stead.
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