Americus notes and visitors fill city scene
The Americus column records numerous visitors and locals including MP Cain of Cobb Ex Senator Felton of Marshall ville and Sheriff J F Woods in town on business. Doctors, merchants, and editors frequent the city as new subscribers come to the WEEKLY Recorner while local shortages and upcoming improvements hint at a brighter commercial outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Cobb
Stull
Promshummer
B. Miller
Lumpkin
Dr. RO
Cotter
Mulberry Treet
Corner Second
Macon
FA. W. Calhoun
Atlanta
Fetv
Mamie Stewart
Wm. Stewart
Tazewell
Judge's
Mamie
Americ
Fire devastates Joiner Nicholson and Hall stores in early morning blaze
A fierce morning fire destroyed the Joiner & Nicholson corner store and Dr J B Hall's shop, fueled by oil and chemicals. Fire brigades led by Engineer Hawkins and Olver battled the flames, saving the telegraph office and Shaw's building while preventing broader damage. Losses: Joiner & Nicholson estimated $5,000 to $7,000, insured for $3,250. Hall about $6,000 in stock with $2,200 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voluneer Fire Department
Georgia
Will Feagin
Joiner & Nicholson's
Samou
Hawkins
Olver
Dr. J. B. Hall
Joiner & Nicholson
Dr. Hall
Nicholson
Colored Hand Engine Company
WideoAwakes
P. Wheatleys
Telegraph Office
Mr. Shaw
Continental
N. Y
Northern
J. W. Wheatley & Co
Royal
Phoenix
London
R. T. Byrd
J. E. Hall
Hamburg- Breman
Hartford
Wheatley & Co
Shaw
Antiquated Daily Richmond Enquirer relic found in court house bundle
A curious bundle discovered during a move to a new county court house turned out to be white sand wrapped in a July 12 1864 issue of The Daily Richmond Enquirer. The issue includes war news on the Alabama versus Kearsarge engagement, editorials on Lincoln martial law in Kentucky, and local notices. The piece now belongs to Judge Pilsbury and relates to local business news about establishing a wholesale beer agency and bottling works by Mr Sherlock of Mayon, with plans to ship Cincinnati beer locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Richmond Enquirer
South
Alabama
Kearsage
The
Enquirer
Simms
Winslow
Lincoln
Kentucky
Judge
Sherlock
Mayon
Lamar and
Forest Streets
Cincinnati
Macon
Honor to Whom Honor is Due on Engine No 2
The RecorDER erred claiming Mr Reese led engine No 2 work. Master Mechanic Bob Poole aided by Mr Nix performed thorough repairs. The note also reports Dr Wise of Plains of Dura and the Specialist operated on a patient. the operation was bloody yet the patient recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Reese
Bob Poole
Nix
Messrs. Poole and
Buena Vista Patriot on railroad sale impact
The Buena Vista Patriot argues against selling the AL PL & L to the Central. It warns such a sale would harm Americus and BV&E towns by removing competitive freight rates and block the BV&E extension to Columbus, potentially giving the Central an unbroken line to Savannah. It urges Americus to protect its “baby road” at any price.
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Buena Vista
AL PL & L
Central
Americus
Columbus
Louvale
Abbeville
Eden
Savannah
Chief of Americus Fire Department Responds to Mayor
A dispute between Mayor Felder and Chief Oliver led to Oliver briefly surrendering command of the Americus Fire Department. Oliver denies resigning and says he will only resign to the body that twice elected him, asserting he holds sole authority in fire operations per local ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesigar
Felder
Oliver
Americus
Milner man praises Brew er's Lung Restorer for relief
A Milner, Georgia resident with lifelong weak lungs reports using many expectorants without relief. He states Brew er's Lung Restorer is the only remedy providing any benefit to his condition.
Fall From Crank Car On Trestle Ends With Shaking
Captain J N Bass and Supervisor J A Reviere narrowly escaped serious injury when a crank car on Willet's branch trestle stopped suddenly. A detached wheel tap caused the halt, throwing them off as two black men propelled the car at about twelve to fifteen mph. Bass was knocked down, Reviere grabbed the trestle, both negroes remained on board, and both men suffered only minor injuries. Reviere bruised a leg. Bass shook up, no bones broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Reviere
Willet's Branch
Bass
Mr. Riviere
District Mass Meeting Fails to Elect Delegates in Third District
A Republican mass meeting in Elbert Head's round house elected no delegates to the national convention after hours of wrangling. Henry Martin opened proceedings with prayer as candidates for temporary chairmen clashed. D. A. Dudley and A. J. Taylor were chosen as delegates later, while tensions over county representation and tallying persisted throughout the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Head
Round House
Chicago
Henry Martin
Martin
T. M. Dent
Slade
Pulaski
Dave Dudley
Taylor
Lee
Gwinter
Dudley
A. J. Taylor
Flint
D. A. Dudley
Chi
J. E. Coleman
Houston
Third Congressional District
Democratic meeting sets delegate plan for State Convention
Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee met in the courthouse to appoint four delegates and four alternates to the State Convention in Atlanta on May 10. A mass meeting was called for Saturday the 28th at noon at the courthouse to choose the delegates. The committee adjourned to meet again at 10 30 on the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Sumter County
Court House
Atlanta
Democratic Party
Corrs
M. B. Coune
Bee'y
Advertised Letters in Americus Postoffice 1888
State of Georgia Sumter County lists unclaimed letters in Americus Postoffice. Letters include Harrison Barkesy, Dave Boyd, Mrs XS gama Ha Bay, Fannie Harris, A. Jae don Jones teel, Easter Jackson, Emma Morris, Tas Ww as, Chin Williams, Ronny P. M. Americus. Letters will be forwarded to Dead Letter Office after thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americus Postoffice
H—Harrison Barkesy
Dave Boyd
Gama Ha Bay
Fannie Harris
A. I Jae Don Jones Teel
Easter Jackson
Eka
Emma Morris
Chin Williams
Ronny
P. M. Americus, Ga
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Cborgs
H.C. Bagley
EB. A. Cutts
W. L. Glessner
Ohio
Dan Davis
Dan Shepherd, Esq
Preston
Cato, Jr
Cosby
Sumter Superior Court
J. M. Collum
Putnam
Batts
Willie Batts
Girives
Smithville
David Murray
John A. Cobb
Messrs
A. J. Williams
Jas. L. Wagner
Jackson, Ga
Cordelo
Rocca Vista
J. M. Lowe
Col
E. M. Butt
Maj
Rall Miller
E. T. Mathis
Robert McMichael
Geo. W. Glover
A. P
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B. J. Reesine
EB. J. Eldridge
Cave the
the Central
Salvation Oil
District Mass Meeting
Hinkle
Superior Court
M. N. Livingstone
Samuel Heys
B. Hawkins
J. F. Dorman
Justice Court
J.B. Dunn
John Wilson
Defndant
Melvins’ Wilson
Levy
E. Taylor
J. J. Hanesley
Geo
Hooks and Melvins
Hooks
Geo, Hooks
T. W. Ansley
George
Cal Elam
LB. W. Smith
Mariah White
Thos. White
Willie Jordan
R. W. Jordan
Betsy Jackson
August Jackson
Elam
L. B. Bosworth
J. W. Willett
Trover
Chas, Catledge
FE. A. Hawkins
Virginia
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