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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
8
August 3 report from Bridge Keeper a P Tozone describes a severe freshet surpassing Harrison event. Water covered home floor and reached from eastern bridge abutment to hill near Drayton, with only the eastern abutment damaged. He ties lumber and expects bridge repairs after night water receded.
From Carerix Georgia a letter notes the survivors of the Fifth Georgia Regiment plan a reunion but delay it until 1888 due to apathy poor roads and storm-related destruction. Only one company has reported an abiding absence since July, and delays hinder replies to Knoxville and Etaville friends.
Aug 8 Shiloh Sutton reports hot dry spell returning after rain. Cotton damaged by late rain and rust on old land cotton. caterpillars not yet visible but feared. Fodder partly saved but much already overripe. peaches rotting from rain. Obituary: Henry Battie died Friday after illness. Miss Nannie Covington visiting Brantley. Freewill Baptists held Arrington’s bridges meeting, with services planned next first Saturday in September by Syant ALEcK.
Light rain yesterday eased drought as fodder pulling begins and crops on sandy lands show 20 to 25 percent losses. Sunday school picnic at Paradise urged, Uncle Weekly reports four additons at last Richland meeting, Rev Mabry to preach at colleges next Sunday, Dr Roram now at Tracy House ready to treat patients. Miss Lena Patterson visiting Cusseta and Misa Coffin from Florence in town. social for visiting ladies held at Major’s residence. marriage soon anticipated, matrimonial market may open.
The latest rainfall has damaged roads bridges and crops in Ronwood Ang area. Local officials fear harvest may fall short with little fodder saved. Brynwood Soral Club postpones its 13th inst entertainment due to illness among performers. Woman's Missionary Society held a church gathering with notes on Mrs J Taylor and Miss Mary Lizzie Marshall. Local notes include Meo AJ W. Flemilieg’s purchase of a new cotton boll and other small items. Lizzie Ragan returns from Zion trip. Mrs Speight Baldwin of Danaon visits cousin in Mos J, dy HAUS.
The Putowas academy hosts a debate society meeting with Mei P. Monroe as chief. a challenge to the Ebsusezer society is issued. Buck Creek camp reports seventy new buildings and a positive outlook. Fodder pulling continues with many workers on the railroad, cotton shedding slows, and farmers expect a good crop. Henry Monroe and Mina visit relatives near the Plains of Dura. Buena Vista and nearby districts send crowds. Victor McMichael returns from Atlanta after studying the General Assembly. A curious question arises about why the B. V. and E. R. BR carries two thousand pounds, answered as they carry a single ton.
The Plains of Dura notes cloudy skies and possible rain while fodder pulling progresses and cotton outlook is hopeful despite rust on sandy lands. A trusted farmer’s water-carrying boy was rescued from a tall stalk after getting lost. A school meeting is set for the 10th to discuss building a strong school, urged by residents. Hon W E Molder of Cusseta visits Dr Harper’s family. A fight between two negro boys ends with a stabbing. Dr Wise arrives and tends the injured. BONNY
In Classic City Georgia August 1 heavy rains caused extensive damage to farms and merchants. Leaks plagued most stores, goods were ruined, a cellar flooded with sugar and syrup, a fire engine pumped out water, and several county bridges were destroyed. M B McGinty Co suffered lumber loss worth two thousand dollars. All trains to South Georgia were halted. only route left via Atlanta. Crop damage remains uncertain.
Oglethorpe Ga August 10 notices of visits by Miss Nan Prater of Montezuma and Miss Emma Harvey of Dawson to area families. Socials include a musicale hosted by Mrs. C R Keon with several couples attending. Ferry crossing disrupted after a flood washed away a wire cable tree, while Montezuma faces stench from vegetable matter mud. Capt Keen reports a new bale of cotton. Miss Bess Barnett returns to Opelika after weeks here.
A Webster Enterprise correspondent tours Red Hill in Stewart County noting improved morality, education, and hospitality. The piece praises the Rr CORDER, thanks local residents L. Woodard and wife, and reports crops recovering after heavy rains. Pea and fruit production rise with significant new fruit tree plantings as farmers prepare for Columbus Southern line.
Other markets North and West report high appreciation for Enterprise High School as a disciplined institution. Robert M. Jones from Stewart county joins as pupil number seventy two. Mattie Tarney visits from Stewart to Lizzie Morgan. Owen P. Harrell visits Marion county. J B Nicholson goes coon hunting, leaving torn hands and muddy pantaloons as trophies. Romances discussed with humor and caution.
In LUMPKIN August letter the river flood recedes with limited rain, crops harmed by overflow and pests. Rail service resumes after cuts sloughed. town quiet with little trade. New church lumber for Shady Grove noted. Local figures Maud McCrary and Hellen Parks visit Lampkie. other residents and visitors listed including Miss Alice Wimberly and Mrs. J A Thornton Jr. Postal work continues as engine runs for mails.
The Reconer reports four bales of new cotton sold and shipped in Dawson on Monday, all raised in Terrell county. Bales by Hass, Melton, Pace, and Turner brought 12 cents, with Pace’s bale also at 12 cents. Fleming’s bale went to Bronwood for 10 cents. A separate incident describes Solomon Price injuring Mack Brinson, leading to Price’s arrest by Sheriff L G Marshall.
The piece blends eclipse chatter with town news and social notices. It mentions a delayed eclipse, Prof Puinbury visiting for health, court schedules, pro tracted meetings at churches, a foot-washing event, residents moving to Birmingham, Kentucky visits, new jobs in Macon, fever recoveries, and local social visits as cotton crops begin to burst.
The 206th Louisiana Lottery drawing in New Orleans on July 12, 1887 awarded a $150,000 First Capital Prize to ticket No. 11,607 sold for $1. Other prizes totaled $535,000 with winners across multiple states and cities, including New Orleans, New York, Portland, and Richmond. Information available from M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans. The article notes the next drawing on September 13. It ends with a satirical remark on bustle and fashion.
New York reports a sale of about 10,000 shares of Georgia Central stock controlled by a syndicate. Inman and other figures are noted in connection with the deal, while concerns about European bonds and railroad projects in Georgia influence investor sentiment. Separate discussion critiques a Senate bill restricting mortgage loans on real estate, arguing it would deter capital and harm farmers.
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