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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1885
Page
7
Died Thursday at an advanced age, Zeph Saunders long known as a fixture in Weston community. The notice laments the loss of a respected resident whose passing leaves a void in local life.
On a country ride through County’s fifteenth tract farmers show strong corn yields rivaling the northwest. Cot prices stay under eight cents, hindering profits while local land and fertilizer care promise future gains. Farlow plantation lauded for long cultivated land, though some fields need fertilizer to boost next crop.
A ball warning spoken by a stern old man precedes a tragic mishap as a ball strikes a youth and a doctor counsels caution. Interwoven is a humorous street vignette about melons and a boastful exchange with Buchanan, detailing an oversized melon feat, its weight, and a playful account of carrying it home.
In a pointed editorial, the ReconpEs editor endorses a technological school for African American youths in Americas, urging a high fence to confine vagrants until they learn labor. He claims a feared rise in crime if reform is delayed, and advocates urgent, disciplined instruction as remedy.
Thursday residents report a large outbreak of genuine cotton caterpillars in Sumter County near Americus. Mr. W M Tillman notes hundreds of worms from webbing to fall growth, risking losses unless controlled. he offers to sell seed cotton from infested fields. Nearby farmer Mr Hooks also reports caterpillars as the cotton season nears, with trade optimism rising as rail access expands. A separate incident covers Jennie Rogers accusing Henry Daniels of stealing chickens. Daniels found guilty in County Court with four months in the chain gang or $80 fine.
The Recouper Job Office reports strong activity with busy presses from morning till night. Local business leaders praise its quick neat cheap job work and on demand completion. A half ton of job paper arrived yesterday as the shop promises top quality at low prices in Macon.
Bucklen arnica salve touted as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores alopecia fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Price is cents. Sold by Dr Je.
A large afternoon excursion by train to Hudson, with 12 to 15 hundred attendees, enjoyed the railroad ride and a long barbecue at Capt. May’s Springs. The feast featured multiple carcases and many chickens, served under the big oak with ample water from the springs. Organizers Col. Hawkins and Dr. Ford praised the event, and attendees left satisfied with the hospitality and scenery.
Meteorological data for July 1885 shows total rainfall of 8.05 inches, compared with 4 inches in July 1884. Maximum temperature reached 72 degrees, while minimum recorded was not clearly stated. Overall rainfall accumulation for the month measured about 7.0 inches, with notes attributing totals to regional stations.
The article recounts Filemmee’s domain along the Flint river and Kinchafoonee bluff, describing Cheha warriors, Major Howard, and a 1818 massacre at Fort Early. It notes Fayette Bass’s relics unearthed at Filemmee’s tomb, the unmolested graves, and a slave Ike’s wary trek toward Filemmee country. It ends with an ad urging prescriptions at Davenport's Drug Store.
A fragment recounts a bird hunt with Bugg Chapman and companions near Cotton Avenue. It notes feuds over shooting order, a champion firing forty five times to bag fourteen doves, and later sessions where Bugg and Jim Wilking claimed high bird counts using many shells. Mineral waters advertised at Davenport’s Drug Store.
Local ad column promotes second hand buggies at very low prices with options to accept bankable paper if cash is unavailable. Also lists furniture care products, piano varnish, perfumed powders, and a seed and feed supplier, all advertised from Davenport's Drug Store and nearby merchants. The fragment hints at a July date and regional shops, with miscellaneous household goods and services.
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