Americus ReconpEn and Weekly Recorder Details
The AMERICUS ReconpEn is a daily and weekly paper published in Americus. The Daily Reconper tn issues each morning except Mondays at 8800 per month or 6.00 per year, while the WEEKLY RECORDER Ia comes out every Friday at 1.00 per year. It claims the largest circulation in Southwest Georgia, serving Sumter Lee Terrell Stewart Webster Schley Marion Macon Dooly Wilcox counties. Communications should be addressed to H.C. STOREY, Publisher.
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Americus ReconpEn
Reconper
Recorder Ia
Georgia
Sumter, Lee
Cotton men return as season opens in fields of labor
The article notes cotton buyers arriving for the season as the cotton crop cycle resumes. Heavy rains hit Webster and Stewart counties causing mill dam breaks at Z Sawyer and R J Gregory in Stewart county. Prof. Carl Schneider sold his Jackson street home to Uriah Harrold after railroad-related annoyances.
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Webster
Stewart Counties
Messrs. Z. Sawyer
R. J. Gregory
Stewart County
Carl Schneider
Jackson Street
Uriah Harrold
Country Dance and Social Gatherings in Americus Area
A dance at Mr Frank Herdon residence drew a large crowd of young people aboard Prince Bros wagon and several buggies. Friends report a pleasant evening. A Friendship Association meeting will be held at Bethel Church nine miles east of Americus before the first Sunday in October. Messengers to meet in Americus. Also a compliment to Miss Paula of Columbus and Miss Jones of Charleston at Mr S P Boones residence on College Street. Died: George Merritt of Zebulon died Monday night from pneumonia relapse. son of Rev W M Merritt.
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Prince Bros
Frank Herndon
Frank
Friendship Association
Friendship Baptist Association
Bethel Church
Americus
W. R. Chapman
George Merritt
Zebulon
W. M. Merritt
Handsome Present From Aachen Brother To Professor Schneider
Professor Carl Schneider received a white ivory toned gift from his youngest brother George Schneider of Aachen Germany a whalebone walking cane with a detachable miniature watch at the head the watch can be removed at will the gift was highly appreciated by the professor. Alliance men of Webster county are building a commodious ginnery at Weston with a sixty saw mill for grinding corn and a cotton seed crusher the work is nearing completion. The alliance men of Stewart and Webster are also erecting a warehouse at Richland for sale and storage of cotton and other produce.
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Prof
Carl Schneider
George Schneider
Aachen
Germany
Alliance Men
Webster County
Weston
Stewart and Webster
Richland
Burglars Fail to Enter Mrs May's Store In Recoups Office
Burglars made an unsuccessful attempt to break into Mrs May's store near the Recoupes office on Saturday night. Mr 8 Morris and his brother heard the disturbance, summoned police, but the burglar escaped leaving matches on the back steps. Also notices a job move and a medical advertisement in the text.
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Mrs. May
Morris
Time to To Save on Fall Dry Goods Now
Is the time for bargains as Jno R Shaw disposes of remaining stock to clear space for new items at his store. Bhaw aims to build a popular clothing and shoe shop by moving current stock quickly to make room for fresh arrivals. Clerks stand ready to show goods, with easy access to savings on fall dry goods.
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Jno
R. Shaw
Mr. Bhaw
Hinstock
Elegant Rostrum Planned for Andersonville Cemetery
Supt. Bryan of Andersonville visited the ReconpDER yesterday and described a brick and iron rostrum design. The 13 feet diameter and 12 feet high structure will be built at the National Cemetery in Andersonville, costing about one thousand dollars to the government. D A Mayo of Americus handles brick work, Champion Iron Works of Kenton Ohio handles iron work. It will serve as a notable convenience and ornament.
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Bryan
Andersonville
National Cemetery
D. A. Mayo
Americus
Champion Iron Works
Kenton
Ohio
Mercer University tuition and living costs noted
Mercer University states tuition is free with a $15 annual matriculation fee. Board and lodging in college cottages costs $9 per month. private family accommodations run $12 to $20 monthly. New president Dr Nunnally begins with strong prospects for patronage. Also reported is the death of Mrs F F Seig of Leeton at age 70, burial at Oak Grove after services by Rev A B Campbell, with her husband already deceased and two sons and daughters surviving.
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Mercer University
Mercer
Georgia
Nunnally
F. F. Seig
Leeton
Oak Grove Cemetery
A.B. Campbell
Auction House Eyes Americus Opening led by Mr Thad Wellborn
Mr Thad Wellborn of Montgomery Alabama writes to establish an auction and commission business in Americus. He has a strong civic and business reputation and plans to set up additional houses in smaller towns with Americus as headquarters. The town welcomes his arrival. Colored revival at Plains Lebanon church continues with eight candidates after a sermon by Rev B Z Owens. By last Sunday 18th twenty four prospective candidates had offered for admission and baptism with more expected if the meeting endures.
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Thad Wellborn
Montgomery
Ala
Americus
Wellborn
the Plains
B. Z. Owens
Lebanon Church
Plains of Dura
Owens
A Flesh Wound On Jackson Street
Friday morning Robert Darley was working in a trench on Jackson Street when a fellow worker raised a pick and struck his back, inflicting a flesh wound. The picker fled after the accident. Darley is reported okay. Also notes Americus Cotton Market strength with good middling at 10 1 2 cents and related commentary. Selah. Stop your Stomach ache by Lamar’s Diarrhea Mixture.
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Robert Darley
Jackson Street
Roberts
Robert
Americus
Georgia
Selah
Lamar
Sumter Farmers’ Alliance Backs Cotton Bagging Pact
At a called Sumter County Farmers' Alliance meeting resolutions were adopted urging cooperation to beat the jute bagging trust. They pledge to cover cotton with cotton bagging and call on Americus merchants and others to boycott jute bagging, with publication to follow. J A McDonald, President. Z F Markett, Secretary.
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Sumter County
J. A. McDonald
Z. F. Markett
Americas praised by Wright for beauty and growth
Comptroller-General Wright returned from America praising Americas for well kept homes, new water works, an electric railroad, a thriving economy, and a handsome courthouse. He noted safe passage gaps in sewer trenches for pedestrian tunneling and recounted a local incident where a man named George Washington got his foot stuck, prompting a light remark.
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Americas
The
Atlanta Constitution
Wright
Atlanta
Bond Posted in Sumter County Assault Case
Louis Hill of Schley county arrived in America this week and swore out two warrants against Charles Hays of the 17th district. The charges allege assault with intent to murder and carrying a concealed weapon. Hays posted bond to appear at the November term of Sumter Superior Court. Friends express confidence in an acquittal.
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Bond
Louis Hill
Schley County
J. M. Hill
Americaa
Chas. Hays
17Th District
Hays
Sumter Superior Court
Blight Accident and Train Departure at Depot
Sheriff Holder suffered a minor mishap at the depot before the excursion train left. He escorted Judge Crisp and Mr. Turner to the train. a frightened horse caused them to fall but no one was hurt, only muddy. A local burglar alarm plan using a gong is described by a widow in Americus. Clerk Allen reports a temporary injunction blocking further railroad crossings on Jackson and Finn streets. Davenport and Stapleton form a merchandise brokerage and insurance partnership in this city.
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Sheriff Holder
Judge Crisp
Mr. Turner
Mr. Holder
Troy
Americus
Allen
Richard H. Clarke
Atlanta
Jackson Street
Finn Street
Death of Mr Miller Near Rottsford
An elderly resident aged about seventy near Rottsford died on Monday night. He was well liked and noted for several peculiarities. Rest in peace.
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Miller
Rottsford
Runaway Black youth eludes officers after theft chase
Chief Lingo and Officer Smith pursue John Parker a colored boy from Americus who fled after being found with a fine gold watch and chain. Parker dodges through stores, fences, and a swamp, escapes into Muckabee swamp, claiming a public safety item. watch eventually ends with the chief. Possible link to Dr. Philpot's watch dismissed.
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Chief Lingo
Officer Smith
Cotton Avenue
John Parker
Americus
John
George
Hawkins House
Omcer Smith
Mr. Solomon
Mr. Hirsch
Clark
Pine Grove
Muckabee Swamp
Charlie
Lingo
Dr. Philpot
Southwest Georgia College Leader Visits Cuthbert
Prof. A J Clark president of Southwest Georgia College in Cuthbert Ga, visited the city this week to discuss college matters. The branch of the State University prepares young people for business life. The next term begins September 4 with low board and tuition and a caring on campus environment.
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Southwest Georgia College
A. J. Clark
Cuthbert
State University
Clark
Cuthbert College
Burial of W. K. Perry in Columbia under Knights of Honor
W K Perry sergeant died from injuries after a fall from a burat balcony in Charlotte North Carolina. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery Columbia North Carolina under Knights of Honor auspices. Perry had made a parachute leap while in the city and was known by many locals who regret his death.
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Mied
W. K. Perry
Charlotte
N. C
Elmwood
Columbia
N.C
Knights of Honor
Perry
Prospective business seeker eyes Rochelle location
Respecting Mr. Wm Fitzgerald of Rochelle, he visited the city yesterday to locate with us. He came prepared to start a business at once. We suggested two real estate agents but are unsure if he rented a room. Demand for store rooms is high and growing. Investors with cash are urged to build now.
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Wm. Fitzgerald
Rochelle
Fitzgerald
Dried Peach Shipment Touts Americus Market
Four two horse wagons carried over five thousand pounds of dried peaches in Americus, shipped from Grangerville Macon county owned by Mr H K Johnson and bought by Bell and Buchanan. The note highlights Americus as a growing dried fruit market and its fair prices. A separate anecdote tells of James J McCaley of Monet Missouri recovering from eight years of dyspepsia after using Swifts specific, gaining weight from 14 to 150 pounds.
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8. K. Johnson
Grangerville
Macon County
Messrs. Bell & Buchanan
Americus
Jas. J. McCaley
Monet, Mo
A Grand Barbecue At Lumpkin Excursion Train Return
The Recorder staff joined a Thursday excursion from Americus to Lumpkin for a grand barbecue on the college campus. Conductor Lewis led the train. crowds gathered at Plains Richland and Preston, with 4000 pounds of meat and abundant cakes and fruit on display. Speeches by Turner Crisp Terrell and Barnum engaged about three thousand attendees, followed by a lively evening at Sheriff Holder’s home.
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Recorder
Americus
Lumpkin
S A.M
Lewis
Plains
Preston
Richland
Sheriff Holder
College
Stewart County
Americas
Dropping Around Broadway Bot New Orleans Lottery Claims
A New Orleans New York report notes a restaurant keeper on Bleecker Street winning 15 dollars in the Louisiana State Lottery and other nearby firms winning 2500 to 5000 dollars. E Ameden of 137 Eighth Street is named as a printer and Cassagnac Viet feather merchants win 2500. The Lottery Company is described as legitimate by A Dauphin New Orleans.
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Bleecker St
New York City
E. Ameden
Eighth St
Cassagnac & Viet
Feather Merchants
Wet Third Bt
Earawing
X ‘A
Dauphin
New Orleans
Weil
Lotter Company
New York News
Our New Chief Appointed by Fire Company Reference
Mr J C Nicholson of Jomes Nicholson has been appointed chief of the Americas Fire Department after Mr Smith resigned. Nicholson, a long time member of Wide Awake fire company since becoming a citizen, is praised as a capable fireman who will follow orders and lead effectively.
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J C. Nicholson
Jomes & Nicholson
Americas
Whe“ Smith
Nicholson
Andi
Broker and commission set for Americas GS
A fragment indicates H. Lowe, a broker, and a commission arrangement in the Americas GS matter. The readable text notes brokerage role and duties, with unclear details about parties or dates.
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Messrs. Tullis & Clarke
Mel-Daewit Evorexe Lockert
Sumter
George Washington
James A. Davenport
Lawson Stapleton
Turner
C. F. Crisp
Alliance
Keys
W. F. Gregory
Pee Orater
Crisp
Ben Terrell
F. Crisp
Terrell
Broadway
N.Y
H. Lowe
Americos, GS
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