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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1884
Page
7
Americus Recorder reports on a large fire cleanup with fifty workers clearing debris and preparing to rebuild multiple stores while praising fire companies. It notes ice market plans, a discussion on fire walls, and a proposed railroad linkage to Lumpkin. The piece also highlights the steamer Annie Bell’s firefighting efficiency, a Dixie cook book promotion, and Andersenville railroad progress.
Mr. Shaw hosts a White Machine Company exhibit showing embroidery designs produced with a sewing machine attachment. Ladies view lace curtains, banners, and bouquet motifs created by Mr. John Hardy and others, while Shaw’s store showcases spring goods, bargains, and a large clothing stock. Shaw as sole local agent touts the machine’s ease and quality, inviting inspection of designs and stock.
Death announced for Solomon B Council who died Saturday morning at his home three miles east of the city He was born November 6 1803 in Robinson county MN and married March 25 1834 Their sixty year wedding anniversary was celebrated last Tuesday Funeral at 10 o clock today at the family burying ground Mr Council was described as an excellent gentleman blameless and upright and deeply respected by all who knew him
Old reliable Drug Book and Stationery house offers all school books and a full line of stationery in Sa ville Georgia. W A Smith advertises a wide selection for students and teachers, inviting customers to visit the familiar shop for supplies.
Mr. O. Clay of the Hasguenin plantation brought into town on Friday 158 bushels of ground peas sold at 900 to 1000 dollars per bushel. He raised about 500 bushels last season.
The Third District Republican meeting in Houston County descended into clashes as Brimberry and Small faced off with Col. Jack and allies. Delegates from most counties attended while Coffee, Irwin, and Wilcox sent proxies. A heated fight over credentials led to a vote to send Brimberry and E. Seward Small as the colored delegation to Chicago, with tensions spilling into verbal clashes and a drawn out floor struggle.
Fragmented report details race dynamics in the Third District with notices of Buck Bryant Pledger and Brimberry amid a Hawkinsville Americus party struggle. It covers council minutes of March 1884 including pay disputes, fire department gear, a large railroad bond subscription, and street work decisions, ending with local advertisements on remedies.
A historical notice reports enthusiastic endorsements for Levering's coffee from merchants and customers. Gro. W. Glovan and W. E. Clark claim it is the best coffee ever sold, with numerous others lauding its purity and taste. Agent A. C. Silberman notes it was chosen for quality and that one trial convinces ladies to switch brands.
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