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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1889
Page
4
Reports note two entrances planned for Alcove Alderman Jossey's Cotton Avenue liquor and tobacco shop amid a spate of petty crime. George Lingo was relieved of his watch and chain by a thief yesterday. a liberal reward is offered for the culprit's arrest.
Mr. Marion Harper, noted Sheffield & Co. bookkeeper, accepts a new role with Americus Guano Company and will move once current ledgers are posted and handed to his successor. Also reports of a mad dog killed by S. H. Wiggins, a calf with odd abilities, a infant death on Jackson Street, thanks for peaches and pears to Mrs. Hudson, and visitor Thomas Bennie praised.
The Recorder notes a surge of burglaries as a man entered John Windsor’s residence near Rees Park through a back hall and shutter, stole keys and a knife, leaving behind a loaded pistol. Similar attempts targeted Capt. Brannon, Johnnie Hudson, and Mrs. J. M. R. Westbrook on Cotton Avenue, with no goods taken. Police hold the suspect. residents urged to secure doors and windows.
A local pet burglar targetted Dr. Burt on Felder Street Tuesday night. Dr. W. H. Philpot, a Talbotton veteran visiting the Doctor, was robbed of clothing and shoes with only one hose left. His pants hid thirty to forty dollars, including a twenty five cent piece engraved J C 8. passed at Dr Eldridge's drug store Wednesday morning. The Doctor bought a new outfit for breakfast.
An appeal urges contributions for repairing the East Americas church building now needed. Local ladies plan to canvass residents this week to secure funds. Repairs will start once sufficient money is raised to ensure the undertaking’s success. Also notes a Columbus move and a Confederate flag display in a local window.
Jos E Addison oldest son of Mrs A B Addison of this place died at his residence in Anniston Saturday after a brief illness He leaves a mother a brother two sisters and a wife The obituary notes he was a respected business man The ad promotes New Home Sewing Machine broad world reach and reliability urging customers to verify quality with existing users.
A large delegation from Sumter Stewart Lee Webster Dooly Wilcox and Marion counties met at the county courthouse in Sumter at eleven o clock after a call by Col 8 H Hawkins The meeting chaired by Col J H Woodward organized an association to foster regional industries and resources with executives lined up for each county and adjourned to reconvene as directed by the committee.
Bold burglars struck the West House in a Monday night incident, entering the hall to steal several hats from the rack. They then went to Mr. Wm. M. Jullis’s kitchen and took a large amount of provisions. The pattern suggests a local thief familiar with the city, with possible targets like the Bass house noted for future risk.
Special Agent Bloom Brown of this city has been named by New York Life Insurance to cover the State of Georgia with Americus as his headquarters. Brown is a veteran in the industry and will greatly strengthen the company’s capable corps, with prospects he will soon ascend to the top of the ladder.
A letter from Dr A L Hawkins of Georgetown Texas to a friend in this city reveals his plan to marry the "sweetest girl in the world" this coming November. The note offers a glimpse into his romantic mood and he shares the coming nuptials with local young ladies. Nearby visitors misinterpret sewer trench work as pits for barbecue and joke about barbecue pie.
J. W. Reynolds, described as a white klepto, pleaded guilty before Judge Pilsbury on Monday for a depot theft. He received a twelve month sentence on the chain gang and will be taken to the chain gang today. He proclaimed innocence but pleaded guilty to avert worsening tensions.
A prominent Americus resident recounts a Hot Springs trip of a month or two, noting dramatic changes from baths that supposedly cured nicotine and alcohol cravings. He describes quitting smoking and drinking, gaining thirteen pounds, and adopting a new calm, while sharing quirky anecdotes about pipes, cigars, and bath attendants. The piece closes with a reflective moral.
The Board of Education met in the council chamber to elect seats and fill vacancies. Prof Gannon resigned. on the second ballot A J M Bizien of West End Atlanta won the seat. Miss Laura C Brow was chosen as assistant principal. They adjourned to meet on September 2 to fill the vacancy created by Brow’s promotion.
The Wide - Awake band traveled by train from Albany to Columbia with John Leamon and two daughters, drawing large crowds in Albany Blakely and Columbia. A barbecue and speeches followed, honoring the band and promoting Columbia’s rail and river links, with civic leaders and editors in attendance.
The market reports a steady flow of cabbages from New York with arrivals continuing until September as demand declines. Potatoes and onions are being removed and little else is imported from outside markets. The fruit season has been heavy with low prices. After September apples from the north and oranges from Florida will flood the market, leaving merchants busy through winter.
At a board meeting in the Artesian House parlors Albany, William M. Hitt was named president H Nott Parker secretary and treasurer Bascom Myrick superintendent. The plant uses a Taylor Hydratie machine praised as the best Taylor built known to the workers as The Jaybird.
A satirical note targets the Hawkinsville Dispatch over a quip about Cordele. The column reports the death of Dr. C. T. Lattimer of Macon, a district Masonic lecturer, who died after taking aconite by mistake. A burglar alarm by A K Schumpert and a guard dog are described as new precautions. Lamar’s Diarrhoea Mixture is advertised as a remedy for spring bowel trouble.
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