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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1884
Page
7
In Americus the recorder notes mall closings with routes toward the west and south. The report outlines timing at 12 minutes and indicates closest points north and south. A 3 p.m. reference appears for the schedule.
The rem underihy Reconpen officr is being repainted and fixed up and will be occupied by Preker Bros led by Judge J. J. Bradly at Mrs. Hertia Dennard’s residence with Mr. Lafayette Prant of Lerrell and Miss Monzit McWilliams of Cuthbert. Also notes reduced rail fare four cents a mile for all travelers to Macon next week and local business updates from Anderson & Lanford and Mat. Hart. The Geidens troupe, Mr. Golden’s Golden’s Troupe, and Mr. Lanyon’s condition are mentioned amid fire news, forest fires, and Sumter County Sunday School plans as well.
A serious accident occurred Saturday when Mr. Swayne was struck by a wagon driven by mules belonging to Wide Awake Fire Company after a fire alarm. He was carried to Dr. Bort and Dr. Hinkle for treatment. skull injury and broken collar bone reported. He remains under care as friends and community hope for his recovery. The article also notes a fire department position draw for an upcoming tournament with a long list of participating companies and order.
The Sumter Agricultural Society of Amerlce Ga met April 8 1884 with President J H Binck in the chair. Secretary AL Council absent. T H Stewart acted as secretary. LH Carter elected to membership unanimously. Discussion on best farming methods for Sumter County led by T H Stewart and others with plans to continue at the May meeting. J N Ha den J W Base and J W Bailey appointed to lead the discussion. Meeting adjourned with Brack as president and Stewart as acting secretary.
This juvenile magazine from Philadelphia publisher Elverson and Company offers adventurous tales aimed at young readers. It promotes safe reading free of pernicious dime library content and is expected to engage both children and older readers.
The community discusses railroad prospects from Hawkinsville to Americus via the Enfania line, with meetings at Preston and Lumpkin. Residents expect economic growth, urge fundraising, and consider colleting stock while noting potential Central Railroad involvement and regional impact on Columbus, Macon, and surrounding counties.
Local retailer W A Smith in Smithville Georgia advertises Schoo Books leading titles Blank Books and Stationery as part of a full line at the old reliable drug book and stationery house.
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