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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1888
Page
4
The first case in the new court house was a divorce trial that ended in a mistrial. Dixon & Vigal had all cases settled in Superior Court yesterday. Dr. A. M. Ogletree officiated a marriage between H. A. Countryman and M. E. Blackshear at the bride’s father’s residence.
Alderman Mack introduced a resolution to amend the city charter and establish a city physician post with salary to waive presenting bills for aid to the city poor. The measure goes before Monday evening. Webster Superior Court adjourned Wednesday morning and county losses from rain reach 3000 dollars.
Before leaving Preston on Thursday morning Judge Fort accompanied Mr. Dan Shepherd to his mill pond and captured a large five pound trout. Fort is noted as a good judge and an enthusiastic fisherman.
A Recorpire man enjoyed seasonal strawberries for Tuesday supper while noting scarce strawberry sightings in the region including Americus and ReconpER. Mr. C. M. Wheatley mourns the death of a carriage horse bought recently for two hundred dollars, another fine horse dying after acclimation issues, suggesting stress or illness as the cause.
A fragmentary note advertises Grandear Sc. Cigar as the premier offering to the American public. It urges readers to try a sample and be convinced, naming Gar & Brown as sole agents and ending abruptly with Ris.
Directors of the Buena Vista and Ellaville railroad weigh a $90 per share buyout by the Central road. Foreclosure threats loom if BV&E stockholders reject it. Gen Alexander pledges to upgrade the line, extend to Columbus, and build Savannah Americus connections to cut cotton and coal costs. Americus urged to press for compromise to avoid delays. Also notes New York Store ad and National Prohibition Party event in Atlanta on April 24.
Workmen dig trenches and cover them as laid. Mains will be laid on Lamar Street first and branch to other streets. By June residents may expect to be using gas.
The Albany News retracts its error in identifying a body seen floating down the Flint as Mr Majors of Webster County. The drowned man at Majors’ farm was recovered near the dam site and given a Christian burial. No missing person matches the floating body above Albany, where a body would unlikely drift.
Arcest Im Webster reports the death of William L Clark of Americus Webster county, aged 12, at his home on Thursday morning April 5th. Surrounded by his children and relatives he passed peacefully, now living with Jesus. Also notes Van Arpus's Gallery March sale prices.
The county commissioners formally turned over the new Sumter County court house to the officers of the court amid a packed ceremony. Judge Fort and Col. Hollis spoke on the building’s cost and significance, with Rev. Campbell leading in prayer as the April term of Sumter Superior Court opened.
Dooly Vindicator reports surveyors for the Americus to Eden airline road crossing the Flint are near, with prominent railroaders predicting a sure route. Some say the move aims to pressure A P L Co to sell to the Central, while informed voices deny this. Also notes Lawn and Bleachings arrivals and a call to visit the Bargain Store for bargains.
Mr Vreeland supervising the clock project received the centerpieces to the county clock yesterday. He announced the lost items have been found and that the machinery is in motion. The new clock will tell time by day and night, easing anxious hearts.
Judge and Dr Fort suffer porch chair thefts in a growing pattern. Dr Fort reports a large rocker taken from his front porch this week, while Judge Fort loses a very large chair gifted by his father in law, Mr Hollis. The piece is prized by the judge and threatens ongoing petty crime.
Dr Alston promotes fine land in Richland in this morning's Recordion. Richland is a growing town expected to host two railroads soon, promising a strong future for investors.
The Central Railroad proposes to pay Buena Vista and Ellaville stockholders 30 dollars per 100 for their stock to gain control and back a west to south extension. If rejected, stockholders risk losing value or prospects for an outlet westward as Central forecloses bonds. The meeting in Buena Vista tomorrow will decide this compromise to facilitate the Columbus extension.
At Saturday’s meeting, most stockholders agreed to sell the B V E railroad to the Central for thirty cents on the dollar. The Central’s liberal offer was accepted, and under Central control the road will be extended to Columbus and become a paying line.
The ladies committee appointed by the T Wheatleys started work for the fair yesterday morning and did good. The fair remains a constant thought for the boys who work with effort. Strouse Brothers of Baltimore sent ten dollars in cash as a subscription. Lawyers are advised to print blanks for their own use. The Recoxpen offers specialty push work.
A young African American man named Coleman Sloan was struck by lightning and killed while returning from collecting a crow bar near the guano factory on a stormy afternoon. He worked as a bridge hand for the A. P. & L. railroad. his body showed burn marks and torn clothing with no external injuries. Relatives and neighbors gathered at the boarding house as news spread.
Mrs J R Graves of Kissimmee Florida traveled to Dr Bosworth for eye consultation after decades of blindness. In Smithville the cataract was removed from the inner eye and as bandaged she instantly saw faces and the doctor clearly. She plans to return home Monday eager to reunite with her husband after more than twenty years.
A man praises rye patches as a grand feed, claiming small patches can supply all needed forage for cows and horses. He asserts rye yields rich branched butter and that animals can eat large amounts without harm, noting a horse eating substantial quantities. The crowd reacts with skepticism.
A wedding occurred Tuesday at the bride’s father’s home in Americus officiated by Rev. T. R. McCarty of Five Points Alabama. The couple Lizzie Pils bury and H D Ward were joined with attendants from Five Points and Americus. well wishes were extended by The Recorder.
F G Huckabee was tried before the Court of Ordinary on Monday and adjudged insane. Judge Speer ordered him sent to Milledgeville asylum as he has become so violent that he cannot be controlled by anyone and his relatives determined that placement there was best.
On Wednesday April 11 at noon at Col Davenport’s residence the marriage of Miss Lella Stapleton to Mr Lawson Stapleton was held with only relatives and close friends present. Rev J O Branch conducted a simple ceremony as guests offered congratulations and the couple prepared to depart for Atlanta for a short visit. Both are respected residents of Americas with Stapleton traveling for Moore Mareh & Co. and Miss Stapleton a renowned local belle. The couple plans to settle afterward in Americas.
Hamburg and Swiss edging in sertions and all over lace are highlighted as the largest assortment ever shown, offered to buyers at the lowest prices by the Bargain Store.
Dr Clebe Jowers, fresh Tulane Medical College graduate, and father Mr W P Jowers, traveled from Leesburg on Saturday seeking a clinic location. The RecoxpgR praises Lee County for potential appointment, noting Jowers’ hospital access, temperate character, and readiness to serve. Jas Puicken & B3 announce Spring stock of solid silver ware, fine ware, French and American clocks, inviting customers to view stock.
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