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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1887
Page
2
A July "Montezuma Agricultural club" endorses the Brady Bill. The paper notes Atlanta may gain another morning paper and reports on Henry Grady and Senator Colquitt. It discusses tariff policy, colonial-era feudalism critique, and a Wilmington Messenger farmer’s advice on farm labor. It cites sugar export figures and Virginia tobacco taxes, arguing for retention of internal revenue and tariff protections.
A new American National Committee drafts a convention for the Constitution Centennial in Philadelphia next month. Delegates from thirty eighth states will attend a preparatory meeting to build a solid party of organization. They claim 1,500,000 members in societies promoting American ideas with ties to 1844 Know Nothing roots. General Master Workman Powderly aligns with the party, focusing on immigration restriction among its stated aims.
Governor Gordon issues an address urging Georgians to participate in the constitutional centennial celebration in Philadelphia, noting Georgia’s prompt ratification and unwavering adherence to the U S Constitution. He explains lack of state funds for representation and calls for public cooperation.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun quotes G Gunby Jordan, president of the Columbus Southern, regarding Albany News inquiries about building the road. He offers cautious, noncommittal replies, noting no funds beyond subscriptions and right of way, and no definite timeline.
In a reflective tone the piece contrasts old world practice with modern economics, citing Mexican oxen color shifts and forefathers as motives, and mocking free trade versus protectionist lines. It notes infant industries needing support, while signaling a broader debate on labor and policy. Five thousand Indian workers from Alaska and elsewhere are expected to assist Tacoma hops harvest.
A lengthy cure advertisement describes symptoms of a digestive ailment affecting appetite, chest pains, fatigue, and nervousness, claiming Shaker Extract of Roots converts food into nourishment. It asserts the remedy cures many diseases by removing this core malady, with widespread testimonials and sales.
Sumter county will sell at the courthouse in Americus on the first Tuesday in September 1457 between legal hours a vacant quarter acre lot bounded by Ned Edwards Maria Carter Lucy Anne Hill and an alley to satisfy a si fa against Hearst Brooks. Also sold at the same time is a one fifth undivided interest in a house and lot near Ellaville road north of down creek bounded by W T Davenport street Ellaville road containing six acres. Property described by plaintiff. tenant notified. THOS M COBB Deputy Sheriff.
Administrator E A Hawkins will sell at the late residence on Church Street Americus all household and kitchen furniture and other personal property including a milch cow on September 7 1887 between 10 A M and 4 P M Buyers may inspect the property prior to sale in Georgia Sumter County courthouse order of the Court of Ordinary.
In Webster County Georgia on the first Tuesday in September 1837 an execution in favor of H. T. Davenport against J. Jr and A. R. Smith will be executed. The sale occurs before the Preston courthouse door between legal hours. Property includes Lot 146 25th district Webster joined by Harrell and Smith land. Tenants in possession notified. July 27 1887. Sheriff Edwin Dan Davis.
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