OMeial Organ of Sumter County and Webster County
The Americus Weekly issue lists publication dates and rates. The Weekly Recoil is issued every Thursday morning at 1.00 per year, payable in advance, with extensive circulation in Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Stewart, Webster, Behley, Marion, Macon, Dooly and Wilcox counties.
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Sumter
Webster County
Asrmiiers Heesta
Georgi
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Behley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus
Nutter
H.C. Rtorey
Mistrial Declared in Bank of Americus Case
The jury returned a mistrial in Bank of Americus versus C W Hancock et al at Mad Dog. On Friday A D Gatewood shot a mad dog at his plantation, marking a second similar incident last week.
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Bank of Americus
C. W. Hancock
A. D. Gatewood
Not Prossest. Ike Spradly Released From Jail
Ike Spradly, jailed for burglary in the C A Bell robbery case, was discharged Friday. The case was not prosecuted, and a sale of a business lot occurred in the city yesterday at 296 a front foot, with a side street at that rate. No claim to a boom is made.
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Ike Spradly
C. A. Bell
Webster's Bridges Repaired by County Bridge Builder
Mr Newsberry, an experienced bridge builder, engaged by Webster county Commissioners to repair bridges washed away in the late freshet.
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Webster's Bridges
Newsberry
Webster County
Real Estate Change and New Phoenix Drug Store
Mrs. M. T. Elam purchases the Eden property extending from Forest Street to Church Alley, promising value and benefit. Dr. Jno. FE. Hall christens his drug store the New Phoenix Drug Store and plans a Cotton Avenue opening after past fires.
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M. T. Elam
Eden
Forest Street
Jno. FE. Hall
Atore
Cotton Avenue
Phoenix
Grand jury adjourns until Tuesday morning
The grand jury adjourned yesterday morning until next Tuesday. Several committees are out on duties and will report Tuesday, and if no further business develops they will adjourn for this term.
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Grand Jury
Illness in 15th district leaves voters hopeful
Mr. B. T. Morgan of the 15th district lies very ill at his home with rheumatism, recently confined to bed. He is a useful man in his part of the county, and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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B. T. Morgan
Bose
Old Reliable Mill Reopens to Ground Webster Corn
Linwood Bell at Bell's mill Webster county urges all Webster people and others to bring corn for grinding now in good order. The mill resumed operation last Tuesday signaling regional prosperity as residents trade locally instead of shipping meat from the North. Mrs. John R. Webb sent 250 pounds of country cured hams for sale, illustrating strong local market activity.
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Allright
Linwood Bell
Bell’s Mill
Webster County
Webster
John R. Webb
Cochran Company Accepts Invitation to May Tournament
Cochran Fine Company No 1 secretary Mr T Mackeil informed Mr Mack yesterday that his firm has formally accepted the invitation to attend the tournament on May 2. Officials say the event promises fun and proceeds, if participants stay sharp, will be secured.
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Cochran No. 1
T. Mackeil
Cochran Fine Company No. 1
Mack
Large moccasin killed by T J F Summers in Sumter County
Master T J F Summers killed a large water moccasin on Mountain Creek in Sumter County last week. The snake measured four and a half feet long and about six inches in girth. We verified the statement with the office dictionary. This size is about as large as water moccasins grow in the area.
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T. J. F. Summers
Mountain Creek
Sumter County
Why It Comes Here in The Record’s Reasoning
The Record explains why the Central should extend from Eden to Montezuma rather than Americus. It argues Eden’s town has not clashed with the pond and notes the Central’s choice aims to reach a town fit for higher rights and better alignment with regional needs.
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Central
Eden
Montezuma
Americus
Store Break-In at J L Johngen Store
A store in the 15th district was broken into last week. Thieves removed a large amount of money and other items. The culprit, identified as a black man employed by Jolm sunrt, was captured and part of the money recovered.
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J. L. Johngen
Finishing Touch for Judge Port's Room Displayed
Commissioners completed Judge Port's room with a marble top washstand bowl and pitcher a tin set comb and brush and a rug a admirer gave the comb and brush wishing him a pleasant journey through life In Position All who expect to rate as gentle men must not expectorate on the floor Eighteen dozen large spittoons placed in departments of the new court house for public use.
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Court House
Temple
Americus City Treasury Shows Over $40,000 in Vaults
Clerk and Treasurer Brinson reports Americus maintains a strong financial position with more than forty thousand dollars in the city treasury. The report notes capacity to fund improvements while keeping a low tax rate.
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Americus
Georgia
Treasure Brinson
Dr KE Culver Joins Americus Sumter Community
A notice to Sumter citizens introduces Dr KE Culver as a new Sumter resident and pharmacist with a Pharmacy degree and ten years at the prescription counter. He will fill prescriptions at Farmers Drug Store, signed by W F Hine.
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Sumter
KE. V. Culver
Americus
Farmers Drug Store
W. F. Hine
Grand Jury Adjourned in New Temple of Justice
The grand jury adjourned yesterday afternoon after delivering good presentments. Judge Fort congratulated the jury on their excellent work during the session and expressed hope future juries would follow the example of this first panel in the new temple of justice.
Death of Nev. J. H. Campbell in Columbus Georgia
Reverend Dr. J. H. Campbell, a leading Georgia Baptist preacher, died at his Columbus home Monday night at 11 45. He was over eighty and had spent years in missionary work in Columbus. He was father to Rev. A. B. Campbell of this city and Rev. Chas. Campbell of Augusta.
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J. 1. Campbell
J. H. Campbell
Georgia
Columbus
A. B. Campbell
Chas. Campbell
Augusta
Handsome walnut door shown for H R Johnson residence
A recorder man viewed the frame and door of Mr H R Johnson’s home. The walnut door features a ruby stained glass transom and panel, is a single door, and cost 150 dollars. The work was ordered from Chicago by J W Shetfield Co.
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H. R. Johnson
Chicago
J. W. Shetfield & Co
County Judge Pilsbury Salary Hiked in Grand Jury Report
The Grand Jury recommends raising County Judge J B Pilsbury's salary from 400 to 750. It notes the court's efficiency has saved thousands of dollars, estimating nearly 3000 dollars saved in the past year.
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Grand Jury
J. B. Pilsbury
Should Have Been in Bright Colors
The B. V. and FE road engine was decked in black calico on its aft trip Saturday as a sign of mourning for stockholders reluctant to relinquish their shares. The Buena Vista Patriot preferred brighter colors with a brass band to honor the occasion.
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Buena Vista Patriot
Immigration and promotion in Macon County ad theme
The Montezuma Record notes that new residents must be invited to Macon County as Georgia towns compete to attract immigration. It discusses expected growth and the role of advertising in luring settlers, while a quack endorsement for a fruit remedy by Boldhy B. J. Eldridge appears as a separate promotional aside.
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Macon County
the Central
Montezuma Record
Boldhy
B. J. Eldridge
Kellable Bridge Gang Passes Americus En Route to Rome
The Kellable Bridge Gang led by Mr A R Coulter travelled through Americus on Monday on the way to Abbeville to load a steam pile driver for transport to Rome Georgia. They plan to drive between one thousand and twelve hundred piles and expect to return to the Ocmulgee in about five weeks. Circulating Georgia literature is distributed on the train, with copies of the Thivs- Trarep Areorven read by travelers. Mr C Stone of the Central ensures distribution, boosting Americus as a premier advertised Georgia city.
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Kellable Bridge
A. R. Coulter
Americus
Abbeville
Rome
Gia
Chattanooga
Oenmulgee
Georgia
Americas
C. Stone
Central
New boats for A. I. & L. road near Abbeville
Abbeville’s area awaits the two new boats for the Abbeville, Iron and Louisiana line, likely finished late April to early May. Locals plan a major excursion to celebrate, with many never having ridden the Eastern Extension.
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Abbeville
New brick stores rise on Thomas estate site after fire
Three brick stores replacing two burned wooden shops in the city owned by the Thomas estate will be built by C. M. Wheatley & Co. The two story fronts will feature iron fronts and skylights for day lighting with gas at night. A water works system, a wide upstairs hallway, and multiple office rooms will enhance convenience. The set promises to be among the hand somest in the city and the plan is welcomed.
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Thomas Estate
Messrs. C. M. Wheatley & Co
Water Works Underway With Boardman Set to Supervise
The water works project advances as Mr Boardman, the superintendent, is expected in the city daily to begin active construction. The commission has secured a site between the Shrine building and the adjacent corner building for the tower and engine. The old wooden structure will be torn down and the artesian well pump engine moved to serve both systems, ending an eyesore and promising an attractive tower.
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Boardman
Water Commission
Four Lives Saved by Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup
A Baltimore resident Captain Gro W. Banteam testifies that Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup relieved four children from a severe bout of whooping cough. He states their throats and necks swelled preventing swallowing, and one bottle in a single night saved their lives.
Political Points From Atlanta Journal County Race Notes
Political notes list Stewart County races for State Senate and House with candidates for judge solicitor general and judge, Dooly County details for district senators, Mobley as candidate, and others like Hunter Pelton Lofley Grange mentioned for state or house seats. No updates yet for Sumter County or Covgress.
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Atlanta Journal
Stewart County
Senate
House
Watts
C. D. Hudson
Allen Fort
Dooly County
M. Mobley
Dooly
Mavon County
Smeriens Cialsight Company Meeting Yields Directors
The Smeriens Cialsight Company held a Friday council chamber meeting. A. B. Harrold served as temporary president with W. E. Murphey as secretary. The charter was presented and accepted and stockholders elected directors ALB Harrold J B D Shipp J W Wheatley Thornton Wheatley J Williford W M Hawkes. Directors then met to transact business and likely elect permanent officers.
Memorial Day Observance Plan by Americus Ladies Memorial Association
Memorial Day will be observed with a formal ceremony. The Ladies Memorial Association has prepared a program including music by the Wide-Awake band, child processions, grave decorations, a call to order, a prayer by Walter R. Dye, recitations by Howell Simmons and Jennie Hollis, followed by benediction. Americus residents express gladness the day is being observed this year.
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Ladies Memorial Association
Itew
Walter R. Dye
Howell Simmons
Jennie Hollis
Benediction
Americus
Two New Engines Ordered by A P L Railroad
A P L railroad chief Col 8 H Hawkins said two new engines would be ordered soon, after satisfactory terms are reached with sellers. Heavy freight traffic has made more locomotives necessary, and the engines are needed now and will be purchased as soon as possible.
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The
Central
Buena Vista and
Ellaville
Corporaton
Dawson Journal
W. A. Gregory
Abbeville
Central Railroad
8. H. Hawkins
Orange Mossomes in Chattahoochee
Wednesday night at Dr J H Wooldridge s home near Jamestown Miss Mattie Wooldridge wed Mr Chas J Armour of Stewart County Rev F M Blalock officiating Armour described as a prosperous planter of strict integrity with fine business qualifications The bride praised as an accomplished Chatta hoochee daughter renowned for character and poise
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Chattahoochee
J. H. Wooldridge
Jamestown
Mattie Wooldridge
Chas. J. Armour
Stewart County
F. M. Blalock
Armour
Improvements Nears Completion In City Homes
Work is progressing rapidly on Mr. D. B. Hill's new home and Mr. J. E. D. Shipp hopes to move into his new house late this week Col. 8. H. Hawkins plans extensive improvements and additions to his residence this summer. Mr. H. R. Johnson’s home is nearly finished and will be one of the finest in the city.
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D. B. Hill
J. E. D. Shipp
H. Hawkins
H. R. Johnson
Johnson
Brought Back to Americus Returns to Real Estate Field
Mr Julius Cohen, formerly of Americus in 1975, has returned from Cincinnati and Chicago to Americus to enter the real estate brokerage business. The RECORD previously sent him the glorious prospects of Americus, prompting his move back. The community welcomes him and all newcomers.
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Julius Cohen
Americus
Cincinnatti
Chicago
Recorder
West
Barley Malt Whisky Agency Named for Americus Market
E. J. Eldridge is named as the agency in Americus for Barley Malt Whisky distilled from malted barley. The product is described as rich and nutritious and free from impurity, bottled by ASE & Co. Distillers, Louisville, Kentucky.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
ASE & Co., Distillers
Louisville
Scared Yet Ready Merchant Rebounds After Fire
John R Shaw faced a night of fear as a blaze damaged his shop but his stock proved resilient. Most goods were untouched or quickly moved aside. only rear damage persisted while insurance adjusters assess losses. Shaw stays energetic and offers bright, low price wares to customers eager for bargains.
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John R. Shaw
Faer
Americus Faces Rail Plans and Labor Boom
The Georgia Central Company may build a Savannah to Columbia line via Americus, Eden, and Americus. critics doubt the line’s profitability but locals see growth. Labor is scarce as gas factory work, water works, mains digging, and building activity surge, signaling Americus’s rise toward a great city.
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Flenty
Koon
Sune Day
Georgian Central Company
Eden
Savannah
Americus
Columbia
Georgia
Georgian
Race reform plan aims to aid police in Americus
To Ald the Police the negroes of Americus are tire d of being blamed when a rogue is found among them. Marshal Lingo notes a movement to form a twelve member society to report suspicious characters with no regular business. The group aims to help cities keep better track of potential troublemakers.
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Ald
Americus
Marshal Lingo
Prisoner Jinks Simmons Arrested on Smithville Assault Charge
Deputy Cobb brought a prisoner named Jinks Simmons from Smithville yesterday afternoon. Simmons, colored, is wanted on an assault with intent to murder charge tied to an incident about two weeks earlier. After grand jury true bill, he fled to Smithville. sheriff reported his whereabouts and an arrest followed.
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Smithville
Cobb
Jink
Simmons
Wide-Awake Fire Company Plans Georgia Tournament
At a Thursday meeting Wide-Awake Fire Company organized a four event tournament to raise funds with over $500 pledged. A committee surveyed town support and invited many regional fire companies and several tests cover hose handling and relay tasks with substantial cash prizes. The event slated for May 6th aims to be the largest tournament yet in Georgia and the Wide-Awakes plan to host at Forsyth Street grounds.
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Wide Awake Fire Company
Ayiag
Fiu
Jede Smith
W. J, Buchanan
Ala
Hylander
Vtl Williams
Americus
Wide-Awake Fire Company
Wides Awake
J. L. Maeman
C. M. Wheatley
B. H. Jesse H. Tondee
Arthur Rylander
W. P. Burt
W. J. Harper
P. H. Williams
W. FY. Mins
J. H. Jordan
Hell
Georgia
T. Wheatleys
Forsyth Street
Ted
J.J. Smith
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