Daily Recorder and Weekly Recorders Announce Publications
The AmERICUS Daily Recorder and Weekly Recorder outline their publication schedules and pricing, noting broad circulation across Southwest Georgia and second class entry at Americus Post Office. Local notices invite Confederate veterans widows and orphans to a reunion, with badges provided.
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Americus Recorder
Daily Recorder
Recorden
Georgia
Sumter
Lae
Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post
Executor's Sale of Bank and Americus stock
Mr. Jos E Bivens as executor sold at public outcry in front of the courthouse ten shares of Bank of Americus stock at 1.20 and twenty five shares of Americus Investment stock at 1.33, purchased by W A Dodson Esq. Bidding was spirited briefly.
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Jos. E. Bivens
Mary C. Bivens
Court House
Bank of Americus
Americus Investment
W. A. Dodson
First Bale of Cotton Arrives at Americus This Year
On August 7 Mr Joe Chappell top primus of Sumter county brought the first bale of cotton to Americus Investment Company and sold to P C Clegg & Co at 15 cents a pound. Last year three bales arrived August 1 at 20 cents a pound. This year arrivals are six days later and five cents lower. More bales expected today. The first bale in 1887 was raised by C C Clay and arrived August 5.
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Joe Chappell
Primus Jones
Sumter County
Americus Investment Company
P. C. Clegg & Co
Clegg & Coney
Coney
Investment Company
J. Walters
C. C. Clay
Change of Store Room Brings Brown & Mardre Bigger Jackson Street Store
Messrs Brown and Mardre exchange their Jackson street store room for Miss Clara Brights Forsyth street unit. Partition torn out to enlarge their store and consolidate stocks. Bright moves into the old Jackson street space as Brown and Mardre occupy the Forsyth street store, claiming the largest and most complete stock in their line in the South.
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Messrs
Brown & Mardre
Jackson Street
Miss Clara Bright
Forsyth Street
Miss Bright
Tommie Felder Praised for Banking Company Rise
T J Felder of Atlanta son of the local mayor has risen with Corbin Banking Company New York. He is named special inspector for the firm, recognized as a top real estate loan expert in the state. Americus friends commend his success and wish him well.
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Merit Wall Tell
T. J. Felder
Atlanta
Felder
Corbin Banking Company
New York
Tommie
Americus
Brannon to Build Cottages on New Brannon Street
Capt. T. J. Brannon plans the erection of three modern cottages on a new street to be named Brannon Street. The south facing lots measure fifty feet by two hundred feet, providing ample space. After completion, an elegant residence will rise on the Lee Street corner. Brannon is described as a progressive gentleman full of public spirit and energy.
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T. J. Brannon
Brannon
Lee Street
Capt. Brannon
Adjudged a Lunatic in Local Lunacy Case
A county man, W A Harbuck, was tried before Judge Speer for lunacy and adjudged a lunatic. He was ordered transported to Milledgeville with Tobe Cobb accompanying him. He is a widower with six or eight children. the community expresses sympathy and hopes for his restoration.
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W. A. Harbuck
Negro Killing Reported and Convention News
A Black man named Frank Gardner shot and killed Georgia Ann Wilson before being captured by a posse. Augusta hosts the Kappa Alpha Fraternity 14th convention September 11 to 13, 1889 with delegates from about 25 colleges and many alumni. An incident notes Conductor Whigham was murdered on the 8. A. M. railroad and his life insured for one thousand dollars. insurer may pay, depending on circumstances. A local ad promotes Samar’s Diarreheal Mixture for cramps.
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Tom Castleberry
Willingham
Frank Gardner
Georgia Ann Wilson
Kappa Alpha
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Augusta
Whigham
Equitable Accident Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Bibb County
Reunion of Confederate Veterans Fare Rate Arranged
Chairman Tho Wheatley secures railroad fare discounts for Confederate veterans attending the Americus reunion on August Mth 1889. The Southern Passenger Association authorizes a fare and a third on certificate plan for attendees from Georgia routes, with certificates required at start and sign-off by meeting officials for return, honored by agents at one fare.
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Committee On Transportation
Thornton Wheatley
Americus
Atlanta
T. Wheatley
Ith
Georgia
M. Slaughter
Southern Passenger Association
A. & W. Railroad
Georgia Railroad
Resullyl
E. T. Caaliton
Shaw Seeks Best Goods in Eastern Markets and Local Sale
Returned Mr. Jno R Shaw arrives from Eastern markets with a large stock of clothing gents furnishings boots shoes and hats aiming to sell at low prices. Mrs J B Latimer displays a rare Golden Banded Japan Lily on College Street admired citywide. J N English shows a huge nine and a quarter inch tusk from a wild hog killed on Camp Creek five miles from Andersonville, noting five of seven were slain and hog numbers plague the swamp nearby.
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Jno. R. Shaw
Shaw
Jid
J. N. English
Camp Creek
Andersonville
County Court Briefs Show Larceny Convictions and Domestic Case
Cases before Judge Pillsbury with no jury included Bob Turner charged with larceny from the house, found guilty and sentenced to eight months on the chain gang. Alice Wilson charged with larceny from house was discharged. Felix Rushin case described as wife whipping and settled.
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Pillsbury
Bob Turner
Alice Wilson
Felix Rushin
Deep sewer excavation near Jackson Street residence
Sixteen feet deep trench under Jackson street near Mr A J Buchanan’s home. One more cut deeper is planned. Superintendent Earl oversees the work, unusual in the middle of the street, but he knows his job. Also notes the New Home Sewing Machine’s worldwide availability and reliability. Flavoring Extracts from Cook’s Pharmacy in Lapron Florida.
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A. J. Buchanan
Jackson Street
Earl
Cook's Parakmacy
Colton Avenue
Bethel Church in Turmoil Over Pastor Clash
A long running feud at Bethel colored church pits Rev. Munson against a faction led by deacons and parishioners. Two deacons and two members were expelled, a conference sparked a melee requiring police. The Mayor threatens to close doors if the dispute continues. The church remains divided as friends and foes hold their ground while a new steamer launch is announced elsewhere.
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Bethel Colored Church
Munson
Jasper Strong
Parson
Sistren
Colored Parson in Trouble Forgery Charge
Rev. J. T. Crayton, a well known local colored parson in Americus, faced Justice Adderton yesterday on a forgery charge filed by Edmund Dixon. Dixon claims Crayton signed Dixon’s name to a bank note and obtained fifty dollars. Crayton was held on a seventy five dollar bond for today’s appearance. Dixon notes Crayton has long lived in Americus and has not previously been accused of wrongdoing, though he has fallen in with bad company.
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J. T. Crayton
Justice Adderton
Edmund Dixon
Dixon
Parson Crayton
Americus
Roait Reports Progress On Abbeville Savannah Road
A. M. Roait visited President Hawkins to learn of progress on the Abbeville to Savannah road. Hawkins said work is moving fast with about five hundred new hands at work and more added daily. Rails will be laid from Abbeville to McRae starting Monday, and in about thirty five to forty days the S A M road will connect at McRae with the East Tennessee line.
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Ocean Steamship Company
Harrold
Roacs
Chester
Kansas City
Frank Harrold
Frank
Savannah
City of
Americus
A. M. Roait
Hawkins
Abbeville
Nore
McRae
East Tennessee
Atlanta Bridge completes 8. A. M. railroad span over Flint River
The Atlanta Bridge company completed the 8. A. M. railroad bridge across Flint river. A large center cylinder strengthens the structure and the draw works tested perfect. A child can operate the draw unaided. Acceptance by the B. A. M. company is uncertain but likely. Resident engineer Mr. Wilson earned friends through his earnest work.
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Atlanta Bridge Company
Flint River
B. A. M. Company
Wilson
Samaritans NERVINE touted as cure for spasms and dyspepsia
The finest alternative and anti bilious medicine on earth is Samarian Nervine. $1.50. Doctors said my child must die with spasms but Samarian Nervine cured him, Wu. E. Taxnek Dayton Obio. Iran Nehvine cured a friend of mice who had dyspepsia very badly Mrcuaer O'Connor Ridgway Pa.
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Wu. E. Taxnek
Dayton Obio
Iran
Nehvine
Hawkins Road Mystery and Local News From Americus
The Savannah and Americus scenes report Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Hollis in Savannah with lingering questions about Hawkins Road. Subscriptions falter at $50,000 as rumors swirl of selling or building and possible ties to rival lines. Also notes about a convention for the S A M railway line, new Americus clerks, a Malicious Mischief incident at the college, and a boil remedy testimonial from Arlington Tex.
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Savannah
H. Hawkins
B. P. Hollis
Americus
Pulaski House
Hawkins
Central
Mr. Hollis
Col. Hawkins
The
Eden
Emanuel County
Gannon
Americas
Fourth Georgia Reunion Appeal Calls for Cash Gifts
The Confederate veterans reunion in Americus Sumter county on August 14 seeks broad public support. A cash goal of 1500 dollars is set along with bread meat and other donations. The Fourth Georgia Regiment committee urges liberal contributions and notes free transport of donations by the A and M rail road.
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Americus
Sumter County
Georgia
County Court Room
T. J. Brannon
Judge Guerry Elected Judge on the First Ballot
Special to Recopear from Atlanta August 2 reports J H Guerry of Dawson elected judge of the Pataula circuit on the first ballot with 105 votes to Harrison 62 and Powell 22. Burglary warns residents as thieves target Lee Street homes and a Waterbury watch, keys, money vanish. a satchel and small items found near Hawkins front yard. Residents urged to secure windows during warm nights.
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Atlanta
Pataula Circuit
Clarke
Capitol
J. H. Guerry
Dawson
Guerry
Harrison
Powell
Glessner
A. K. Schumpert
Lee Street
Waterbury
Electric Light Works
President Hawkins
J J Smith Leaves Americus Fire Dept for Savannah
A local notice states J J Smith, chief of Americus fire depot, will depart for Savannah to take a new post. The tribute lauds him as the best fireman in Americus and credits him with saving citizens thousands of dollars through department leadership. The piece notes his respected business standing and broad friendship among the public.
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Americus
Messrs
W. J. Harper
M. 8. Harper
H. A. Harris
J. C. Nicholson
Thos. Joiner
B. H. Jossey
W. M. Tullis
Thos. Guice
John Argo
J. J. Smith
Savannah
Americue
Also Mentioned on This Page
RI Americus
L. Glessner
Dmeial Organ of
Webster County
Ats Eee
C. M. Wheatley
A.S. Corrs
Veterans Association
Dura
Louvale
Jesse Littlejohn
Annie Howard
Cusseta
P. H. Williams
Forsyth
Stone
Bank of Americas
Lucy Merritt
T. M. Merritt
Brooklyn Heights
J. W. Reynoldas
Pilabury
Central Depot
Sherrif Bass
Chesp Kates
J. B. Latimer
College Street
Japan
Big Bethel
Mrcuaer O'Connor
Ridgway, Pa
MR. Hawkins
Swift
W. M. Minner
Arlington, Tex
Epaar L. Guxray
Reunion
Joan Wrxpson
Curts
H.R. Jonson
M. Speer
Joan A. Cone
Col. A. 8. Cutts
A. M. Railroad
Judge Guerry
Laivap
Dierrbone
Ohemergency
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