The Americas Reconperta Publications Overview
The Daily and Weekly Reconperta editions operated in the year. The Daily published every morning except Monday with a monthly pricing note of .01 per year. The Weekly reconveys on Thursdays at $1.00 per year in advance. It claims the largest circulation in southwest Georgia across multiple counties including Terrell and Macon, with second-class entry at Americus Post Office.
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Economn iv
Keconnys
Change of Day for Publication and Correspondence
The paper will publish on Friday instead of Thursday to deliver news one day later. Subscribers will receive papers via post office on Friday and Saturday, and correspondents should send letters on the same day as before to ease prepublication pressure.
Protracted Meeting and Local Notices in Americus
Protracted meeting led by Rev. A B Campbell at the Baptist church nightly this week. Also notes on butter from a Jersey cow brought by J B Hudson of Webster county. Death of Johnnie English in Lee county cholera morbus. Humorous mail from Dranesville April 25. Local ads praise W B Buchanan stock, Mrs Bass death, waxelbaum dry goods, Americus bottling works horse delivery, and a hog thief incident involving Joe Lipsey of Leesburg and Dan Warren in Dooly County.
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Jersey
J. B. Hudson
Webster County
Johnnie English
Bass Place
Lee County
Lee
Joe Lipsey
Leesburg
Americus
Barlow Place
Dooly County
Dan Warren
Dan
Smith & Wesson
Mary Ingram
Mattie Stubba Weds J F Moreland Near Sumter
A wedding occurred Sunday afternoon April 22 at the bride’s parents’ home near the city. Miss Mattie Stubba and Mr J F Moreland were joined in marriage by Rev Mr McMichael. The bride is a charming Sumter young lady and the groom a promising young farmer. The couple express wishes for a long life of happiness.
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Mattie Stubba
J. F. Moreland
McMichael
Sumter
A Good Appointment by Board of Education
At Friday night’s Board of Education meeting Mr J J Smith was appointed to conduct the census of Americas school children aged 6 to 14. Papers have been ordered and he will start when they arrive. The census must be finished by July 1. The board regards Mr Smith as a capable and conscientious worker.
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Board of Education
J.J. Smith
Americas
A New Candidate for Legislative Honors
Friends of Jules Bird push him into a legislative race though consent is unconfirmed. Bird, long a Sumter County citizen, has faithfully served public trusts and may fit the seat. Also reported a delivery wagon from Americas Bottling Works burned at Montgomery while en route to Sumter.
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Americus
Cincinnati
Jules Bird
Bird
Sumter County
Sherlock
Americas Bottling Works
Montgomery
Ala
Democratic Mass Meeting in Sumter for Atlanta Delegates
According to the Sumter county Democratic Executive Committee a mass meeting will be held at the old court house to select delegates for the Atlanta convention. Prominent among those named is Capt. A C Bell. All Democrats should attend to consider President Cleveland and any reform urged.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Sumter County
Old Court House
Atlanta
A.C. Bell
Sumter
Cleveland
Stewart Court Concludes Early as Rain Delays Work
Heavy rains in Stewart delayed farm work and reduced court load. Only one or two major cases expected this week as attendance narrows. Jail population drops to two prisoners Monday morning, cutting usual processing time by about half.
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Stewart Court
Stewart
Death of Mrs. Jossey at home near Friendship
Mrs Lettie Jossey died at her home near Friendship on Wednesday morning She is the mother of Captain B F Jossey A Baptist since years she led a Christian life and many mourn her passing The Americus Tournament Athens Ga April 19 foreman of Pioneer Hose company received invitation to compete in Americas firemen tournament May 23 prizes are large members consider acceptance Pioneer company highly regarded in the state
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Patrick Bass
Jossey
Lettie Jossey
Friendship
Capt
B. F. Jossey
Athens
Pioneer Hose Company
Committee of the Americas Fireman
Pioneer Company
After the Fire at Shaw’s Stock Sale
John KR Shaw has moved stock damaged by a recent fire to the side and offers them at prices below cost. He urges quick calls, noting most items are little damaged and priced to move despite a spot spoiling the price.
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John KR. Shaw
Death of Webster County resident J. J. Oliver
News from Americus reports the Saturday evening death of J. J. Oliver of Webster County. A farmer by trade, he also earned money building railroads notably the A. P. & I line, fulfilling his contracts faithfully. He leaves a large family and many mourn his loss.
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Webster
Americus
J. J. Oliver
Webster County
Oliver
Clubbing Annean newspaper offer from Montezuma
An advertisement notes a combined subscription deal from the Wrekly Re couper and the Farmera Alliance based at Montezuma. For $1.50 a year readers are urged to send in their names and payment to receive two papers for the year, claiming the offer is unbeatable.
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Annean
Wrekly Recouper
Farmera Alliance
Montezuma
Dr J A Thornton Moves to Atlanta as Citizens Welcome
Dr J A Thornton and his wife move to Atlanta en route to their future home. He practiced dentistry in Americus then Lumpkin, described as an excellent dentist and a perfect gentleman. Lumpkin residents regret losing him but wish prosperity in his new home. A Buena Vista gentleman reports pervasive snakes in Webster County area, noting many sightings and fear among children. Farmers Alliance strong in Marion County with Buena Vista merchants, some retailers boycotting Alliance stores and selling to them at small margins. Relations caution against political ruin.
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Atlanta
J. A. Thornton
Thornton
Americus
Lumpkin
Webster County
Buena Vista
Marion County
Alliance
Thomas block near completion promises new bank and shops
The Thomas block is nearly ready with three stores let to tenants. The corner building will house the Bank of South Western Georgia for ten years. Joiner and Nicholson will open next to the corner store, and Dr John E Hall will occupy the store beside John R Shaw's dry goods.
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Thomas
Bank of South-Western Georgia
Joiner & Nicholson
John E. Hall
John R. Shaw
Sunday School Picnic Moves to Magnolia Dell
A private source reports a Friday week picnic at the Dell for Perry Sunday school scholars traveling by special train. Perry and its allied Sunday schools hold an annual grand excursion, last year at Andersonville. The piece also notes growing support for the Farmers Alliance, urging cooperation and business-minded effort among farmers.
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the Dell
Perry
Andersonville
Americus
Magnolia Dell
Heavy Rain and Hail Reported in Lampkin Vicinity
A heavy rain accompanied by hail fell in Lampkin and the surrounding area on Monday afternoon, according to local weather observers. The brief event disrupted outdoor activities and caused momentary nuisances but there were no reports of injuries or structural damage. Local residents noted the sudden storm and brief bursts of hail stones in the Lampkin vicinity.
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Lampkin
Rumor of A. P. & L. Sale Denied by Officials
The A. P. & L. states there is no basis for reports of a sale to Central Railroad. The line stresses heavy traffic and recent engine purchases to handle timber and naval stores, with plans to add more cars and locomotives. A local crowd heard Engineer Nix’s gong, while a separate incident described a large four foot gur fish caught near Muckabee. A trial scene referenced Liberty Hall politics and race tensions as white candidates met black voters.
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Central Railroad
Reecorpen
Erites
Preston
Court House
Nix
D. R. Shepherd
Dan
The Fair Opens Next Week At The Old Court House
Work began yesterday to prepare the old court house for the T Wheatleys fair. Exhibits worth over six hundred dollars will fill the hall with decorations and flowers. Ladies will help, and many valuable articles will be raffled or sold including a one hundred dollar gold watch and a hitching post. The fair runs next Tuesday for four days.
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Court House
T. Wheatleys
Madly Hurt Child Struck by Falling Bucket at Well
Walter Brown, two, the son of W. H. Brown, was playing near a well when a bucket toppled in. The windlass spun and struck him on the forehead, cutting a long gash above the eyes. A physician treated the wound, sewing and attending to the injury, with hopes of little lasting disfigurement.
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Walter Brown
W. 8. Brown
Marriage in Lumpkin Celebrates Fort and Carter Union
This morning at six o'clock at the bride’s mother’s residence in Lumpkin, Mr. George Fort and Miss Mattie Carter will be joined in matrimony. Rev. E. J. Burch will officiate. Miss Carter is the daughter of the late Dr. J. A. Carter and a noted Lumpkin beauty. Mr. Fort is the son of Col. J. P. Fort and serves as mail agent on the Central railroad, regarded as a worthy prize for Miss Carter.
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Lumpkin
George Fort
Mattie Carter
E. J. Burch
Miss Carter
J. A. Carter
Fort i Js
Col
J. P. Fort
Gracie Hancock and T D Jackson Wed in Georgia
Miss Gracie Hancock daughter of Col and Mrs C W Hancock and Mr T D Jackson of Abbeville were married at 3 pm yesterday at the Hancock home Rev J O Branch officiating The couple sailed for their Tennessee home after the ceremony Also brief notes on hats calico meat and gum and a Buena Vista extension surveying update with Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup plug.
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C. W. Hancock
Gracie Hancock
T. D. Jackson
Abbeville
J. O. Branch
Col. C. W. Hancock
Georgia
Americus
Jackson
Americus Water Works Springs to Supply City and Region
The Recorder reports Americus plans to tap Eldridge Springs near the railroad for an inexhaustible water supply. Tests show about a dozen springs strong enough to feed a system feeding thousands, with pumps, a standpipe, and a reservoir under construction. The water is clear and cool, attracting crowds and promising easy access as mains are laid in coming months. Also noted: a lottery ticket group from a lumber camp in Wa. Coach won $15,000 from a $160,000 prize drawing.
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Recorder
Jeter
Americus
Eldridge Springs
Old Troup
Ley Street
Georgia
Americas
Surgeon River
Wasi
Geo. J. Johnson
Baraga
John Bodwein
L’ Ange
Sentinel
We Live Through It All and Keep Low Drug Prices
Competitors tried to shut us by filings with the S. LB. of Ph. Ex and reporting to the grand jury. The board found us registered licensed druggists and dismissed the matter, leaving us with a first class prescriptionist at our counter selling pure drugs at the lowest prices. We remain at the old A. J. Hudson and continue to sell cheaper than any house in southwest Georgia as Americus sees a building boom with many new structures going up.
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Grand Jury
A. J. Hudson
Georgia
Fansers Drva
Malt Whisky Agency Advert in Americus
E. J. Eldridge agency in Americus promotes malt whisky distilled from malted barley. The product is described as rich and fragrant and free from imports. Aimed at the sick and feeble it is presented as tonic a remedy.
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E. J. Eldridge Agency
Americus
E. H. Cnasr& Oh
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