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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1885

Page

5

Buena Vista and surrounding rail schedule notice

Public rail timetable and mail departure details for Buena Vista Ellaville Putnam Andersonville LaCrosse and nearby towns. Includes departure times for west east night mail and daily close times with listings of local merchants and notices from A Buck P M and M M Folsom. Also advertises tobacco cigars whiskey seeds and millinery offers.

Buena Vista Ellaville Coses Lumpkin, Preston, Weston Plains of Duna Friendship Dranesville Church Hill

Public sale day and town chatter in Americus

Public sale day scheduled for next Tuesday. The city buzzes with news from vendors and advertisers. Several items note travel to New Orleans and Exposition attendance, local weather hints, farm activity, and shifting railroad schedules.

Lumpkin Rail Line Progress Report Urges More Funds

The Lumpkin correspondent to the Atlanta Constitution reports Colonel H. Hawkins, president of the Americas Prestoc and Lumpkin railroad, visiting to secure additional subscriptions. An $8,000 shortfall has nearly been filled, with work advancing from Americus to Lumpkin, bridging to Clear Creek completed, cross ties sawn on the Stewart county end, and rails and grading planned to reach a suitable depot.

Lumpkin Atlanta Constitution 8. H. Hawkins The Americas Prestoc and Lumpkin Railroad Americus Clear Creek Kinchafoonee Stewart County

Test of Lulu Hurst feats sparks debate at Americus theater

In Americus on April 1 1885 a heated discussion emerges over Lulu Hurst and the alleged marvels of her power. Critics call it jugglery while supporters celebrate the display as entertaining and wondrous as audiences recall the energetic can can style and the crowd’s amusement.

Americus Eprron Lulu Hurst Mesurs Hawkins Parker and Clay Lulu Hudson Dhamions Riney

Enterprising House Sells Dr King’s New Discovery

Dr E J Eldridge offers the Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a positive guarantee. He invites customers to call and receive a trial bottle free to prove it cures throat lung and chest affections through reliable agency and stock.

E. J. Eldridge Dr. King

Easter Services Announced by Episcopal Church

The Rev H B Stewart Martin will remain in the city to conduct Easter weekend services D V Good Friday April 3 at 9:00 am Holy Communion and 7:45 pm lecture Easter Sunday April 5 morning service with sermon Holy Communion at 11:00 am and 7:45 pm evening sermon Public invited to attend services.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad One World Claim

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. 25 cents per box offered by Dr. E J Eldridge.

Bucklen E. J. Eldridge

Wedding in the Country

Mr W F Griffin a young farmer left the city with friends to witness his marriage to Mrs Chambliss at her residence eighteen miles from Americus in Marion county at 4 PM. The couple will return to Griffin's farm today. The Recona ka extends best wishes.

W. F. Griffin

Electric Bitters touted as cure for kidney and liver complaints

An ad promises Electric Bitters quickly cure Brights Disease diabetes and urinary issues. It claims thousands have permanent relief and urges purchase at 50 cents from Dr Aldridge with nationwide sale through druggists.

Bright Br. Aldridge

Council Proceedings March 30 1884 Hearings and Referrals

Monday proceedings list present mayor aldermen and councilors hearing Will Hobbs and Henry Sapp appeal. Fine or jail for each. Board of Health names referred to committee chaired by mayor. Damages claim for drag mule referred to Fire Committee. Lamp petition referred to Street Committee. Well Committee to advertise sealed bids for wood. Bills ordered paid and adjournment noted. Stolen bay mare reported with description and request for information.

Welder Ald Burt Cobb Glover Hawkins Oliver Roney Will Hobbs Henry Sapp Q Council U. Cooper Lott Warren Jackson Si

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