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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1884
Page
2
Col Humber withdraws from race for State Treasurer. Rev L A Darsey, a known figure, becomes proprietor of the Waycrows Headlight and promises a clear brilliant editorial stance. The Altany Medium is named official organ of the Tail Road Commission for its strong defence of actions.
Mr FP W Jones of Baker county brought into Albany the first Georgia cotton bale. It was classed good ordinary and was sold to A I Weslow for Licent, then shipped to Savannah Wright Davis Co Albany consignees. Champagne was opened and there was general rejoicing.
A Democratic convention adopted a resolution praising Robert Hardeman’s long government service and incorruptible character and instructing delegates to pursue his nomination for the office of State Treasurer. The intro, drafted by E. G. Simmons, emphasizes Hardeman’s familiarity with all state departments and his suitability to serve the public.
Dr W B Jones of Herndon addresses State Horticultural Society urging diets rich in fruits and vegetables to improve health and reduce reliance on meat and grease. He cites climate, cost, and efficiency, noting French views on meat economy and regional dietary impacts. A Waynesboro True Citizen note discusses a county farmer’s frugal crop venture ending with a fat horse and several hogs.
The piece weighs the fight over who should name the Senator for the district. It argues Schley county should name its candidate without outside interference, warns against harming Sumter and Americus, and defends Congressman Hammond while critiquing portions of the Republican position. It also touches on emigration plans, northern colonization, and Cuban purchase rumors with varied opinions from multiple papers.
Albany reports large crop yields with over 200 bushels of wheat by a Hall county colored farmer and 20 000 melons shipped from Waycross this season. New college gifts from Alfred Shorter fund tuition for poor girls while Belizean’s curious local names amuse Rome Courier readers.
In 1868 Sumter earned entitlement to the Senator. A J Williams of Sumter was nominated but defeated by W B Jones. Jones served 1868 69 70. On rotation Macon county would nominate, but no nomination occurred and R C Black was chosen by Democrats. He served 1871 72 73 74. 1871 saw Littleton Jones sworn in from Macon. later resolved he resided in Tennessee and his seat was vacated. Col Felton from Macon then won. Schley sought Hudson. Macon asserted its turn. Hudson was nominated and elected. After term, Ginerry (Sumter) then Maj Frederic (Macon) followed. Throughout, the county entitled to the Senator named the man, with Schley acquiescing. Will Macon and Sumter deny Schley this name privilege now? Farm Pay.
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