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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1887
Page
7
A runaway horse frightened by a fishers' vehicle near the depot threw the driver, Mr Howell of the Gil District, from the buggy and dislocated his shoulder. He was brought up town to Westbrook for treatment. The buggy was polished badly in the incident.
Death toll includes Mrs John Stevens at her Plains of Dura home after congestion on Thursday night. Mrs Hens Derrick, visiting Fort Valley from Bronwond, died suddenly Thursday after a long illness. Monumental Marble works in the city reports brisk business with orders totaling over ten thousand dollars and shipments to nearby towns.
An advertisement notes a Granberry agent selling elegant mats at exceptionally low prices for casual or everyday use. The copy emphasizes affordability and a broad selection, urging readers to visit for deals.
An old-time notices column describes a Lee Street strawberry patch of over an acre yielding gallons daily for thirty days, promising modest profit even at low prices. It also notes Jule Hawkins beautifying a yard with water lilies, plus a segment about a local singer and a brief medicinal plug for Cherry Pectoral.
The Benedict Barbecue Club at Speight's Spring opened the season with a well seasoned feast. Cousin John Speight led the cooking of shoat while Dr. Burt and Hon. Pat Williams won prizes as champion orator and eater respectively. Captain Alf Bell was elected club president for the season.
A Forsyth Street dry goods shop owned by John R Shaw was burglarized Tuesday between midnight and 2 am. Thieves scattered valuable goods but left a penciled note claiming: they would rather buy than steal due to Shaw's low prices, and authorities doubt a future break-in will occur.
Savannah special reports at Macon Telegraph that Central railroad directors agreed to fund 10000 dollars for the Buena Vista to Americus line on condition locals raise the rest. The line would reach Americus rather than Anderson, signaling the terminal's likely location. Mesera Hitt & Co plan new Morse cotton compresses in nearby towns and three more will follow, with Americus to oversee operations.
The Americus Land and Lumber Company organized with capital of 100000 dollars as 58500 dollars was raised quickly and many leading Americus businessmen subscribed. The plan targets timber lands along the Eastern extension of the Americus Preston and Lumpkin railroad in Dooly and Wilcox counties with three depots and 30000 acres secured. They aim to foster local manufacturing and rail connections to reduce freight rates, plus a 7500 dollar per acre purchase of railroad frontage for yards. The project promises rapid city growth, a hotel and cotton factory are in progress, and charter work will be presented in Sumer Superior Court.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It allegedly cures piles with no pay required and guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 95 cents per box. For sale by EB J Eldridge.
Railroad rumors revive plans for Savannah and Western from Savannah to a point on the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia line. Survey now extends to the Oconee river, about ninety miles, with notes on topography, connections via AP&L, and potential impact on local business, ports, and freight costs.
Tracklaying nears fifteen miles with Sun down Wednesday six miles from Flint River. Supt Bass aims to reach Flint River by mid next week and run a passenger train once surfacing allows. Coulter reports timbers for the river bridge ready and will begin once hauled to site. J B Hartsfield of Atlanta Bridge Works has iron draw bridge contract and has been in town on related business. Work proceeds smoothly with weather as the main potential delay.
Savannah correspondent reports the Central railroad directors approved a $10 000 April meeting gift to finance line work with locals raising the balance. The line would reach Americus instead of Anderson and may connect Columbus to Americus and Birmingham, changing eastern terminus and boosting cotton trade and passenger traffic along the Central lines.
Public spirited residents of Americus reject panic over rising real estate prices. The town sees many land sales and new homes, a soon finished court house, railroads, ice works, banks, and plans for a hotel and factories, signaling strong growth without speculation.
The A. P. L. railroad bought about twenty five acres in the southeast city near Dr. Hill for 75 dollars per acre. Wheatley brothers bought the old Jackson property of over twenty acres in East Americas, planning to divide it into building lots and rent small houses. Easter floral decorations at the Episcopal church featured a white rose cross and lush arrangements around the altar, reading desk, and pulpit, reflecting festive taste and solemn reverence.
The April term of Sums ter Superior Court opened with Judge Allen Fort presiding. The bar and notable citizens attended a memorial report for the late Judge Willis A. Hawkins. Col. N. A. Smith led eloquent resolutions, followed by tributes from Col. B. P. Hollis, J. A. Ansley, Hon. C. F. Crisp, Col. Sam Elam, Judge W. B. Guerry, and Col. W. Warwick. Fort adjourned for the night after adopting the resolutions and ordering they be docketed. A recess was taken to 8:80 this morning.
Thursday morning Mr. C. F. Stanfield bought eight acres from Col. W. A. Maxwell at seventy five dollars per acre in Leeton adjoining J. E. Bivine. He plans a neat dwelling soon. Mr. J. E. D. Shipp of the Bank of Americas bought the vacant lot north of Maj. A. Black on Lee Street, a desirable small site with 100 foot frontage selling for 700 dollars, intended for a handsome residence.
An old advertisement touts Winetow's Sootuina Slave as a teething aid for children. It claims soothing gums, calming pains, relieving wind colic, and treating diarrhea, offered in twenty five cents per bottle.
Astonishing drives in our millinery department highlight big stock arrival. Jous R. Suaw.
Open for business with new spring styles, claiming leadership and superior stock. The statement asserts dominance over competitors and leaves verdicts to the public.
We will tally stock this week and close books for the past year on Saturday. All debtors with notes or accounts due are asked to call and settle during the week at Jamun Fatchen & Bro.
A Pointer For good well-made reliable clothing for low modest prices directs readers to John R. Shaw artistic clothier and dealer in Monarch Shirts and to call Boss clothing man John W. Shiver who will treat you right every time.
An advertisement promotes Lt. Harren's Netfox County Wine xxv as a premier Kentucky whisky. It claims direct distillery shipment, five years aging, soft mellow flavor, equaling imported Cognac brandy in taste, and superior purity. It targets medicinal use seekers and emphasizes quality and origin.
For sale a splendid breech-loading shotgun in good condition. Apply at once at Tus Ormice.
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