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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1889
Page
8
In Hentioron and Webster County on April 16 rain revived crops and eased drought concerns. Cotton planting proceeds apace as peaches, corn, and gardens show promise. Local social life included a large ball at Mr Noon's residence, while Mr T B King boasted a two‑flue shot and keen farming theories. A fishing club may form soon.
Unusually high sickness grips Bronwood and nearby areas this week with several pneumonia like cases. Mrs Els Hillis sinks rapidly while Mrs Minnie McPherson is deemed beyond hope of recovery. Mr John Miller and R J Barnes and Frank Picket are ill at their homes. Rev J B McPherson from Atlanta visited relatives and returned Tuesday. he was born near Americus and once lived in Bronwood.
From Macon County Oglethorpe April 9 Sunday morning last your correspondent visited Mr B 8 Johnson who has endured the long illness of consumption. His death occurred at about 1 30 PM as relatives and friends mourned in sympathy. He was a Free Will Baptist and a respected neighbor. Also notes illness of Mrs J A Phillips and Mrs Edwin Williams, Mrs N A Tinsley visiting Cobb Ga. Macon County Alliance met yesterday with delegates, discussing jute bagging reforms and cotton bagging samples. Farmers praise the new bagging. some say it will make towels or handkerchiefs. others call it a fine wrapper for fleecy white. Clarence reports the Golden Chain life insurance appeal attracting several young men.
The Macon County Citizen, edited by Emmett Houser, launches in Oglethorpe with weekly Thursday issues and pledges to cover county news as the official organ. Local items include theft confession leads to Ralph Taylor, a barn fire near Grangerville, hotel occupancy by George and Mrs. Smith, art by Mrs. I N Mott, and plans to establish a local bank.
In Weston on April 17, rain drenched the previous Sunday while Dr. J A Griffin Preston the County School Commissioner visited area schools. Annie I Lamar Powersville visits M F Saunders. Two Sunday schools return to activity as Mr and Mrs S A Layless Dawson visit Mrs A Crymes. Albert Crymes praised for bean and potato yields and progressive farming ideas. Columbus Southern conversation mentions moving convict camps from Gobbler's Hill to Box Ankle with a future Hard Money plan. a rail link could rival Albany as Southwest Georgia’s metropolis. Mrs Decia Lima showcases millinery stock attracting local buyers. J T McLendon Terrell county presence noted. W J Sims travels to Milledgeville to see a rapidly improving son.
Mossy Dell April 7 notes a war of words among Revolover correspondents, updates on local health, a boy’s fainting in the field, a minister’s child’s death, visits by Mrs Markett and Miss Barr, a turkey-hunting tale, a hunter’s nest watch, and visits from F. M. Herndon, J. W. Walker, and Miss Lou Herndon to Annie Davidson.
Notice for Buckin Arnica salve touts it as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corr broken skin and eruption. Claims a perfect anti seapen and money back refund. Box price 25 cents sold by Dr Ee J Eldisuge.
A rural Plains of Dura note describes gracious rain and flourishing gardens with young corn. Church news mentions Rev. Underwood’s preachings at the Methodist church next Sunday night. Local tidbits include visits by Miss Dump Jennings from Terrell, a grove cleanup for summer, and planned new residences. The piece laments changing times, recalls many neighbors by name, and reports Alf Beaty of Preston being wounded by a car at Salter's Crossing.
Sunpxss April 15. A rain shower renews crops while residents push for a Lumpkin bank. Writers urge wide stockholding and public spirit to fund a first class moneyed institution. Court opens spring term, slated to run through the week.
In Pinebark, April 15, farmers plant cotton while awaiting General Green. Ivey nets a 17-pound gobbler and an 8-pound catfish. A May picnic at the new Kinchafoonee bridge invites neighbors for boat rides and fishing. Local visits include Miss Thornton, Miss Ballie Tan, Paula Willford, and Mr Griffin’s expanding school to about 45 pupils.
Desoto headlines highlight local cheer, road debates, and town life. Mr. Brown criticizes Stanley while residents praise new painting shops, buggy work, and a vigilant watchman. Unclaimed letters list reveals Mend conditions, and an 1889 note reports Topeka opening the world’s largest electric railway system with sixteen miles of track and electric cars.
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