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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1886

Page

7

Died Tom Carter Jr of Lev County

Tom Carter Jr of Lev County died in Smithville from penitographic fever on Sunday afternoon. He was well known in the community. Reports mention an attack during a gathering at the Opera House but describe no further details of injury or cause.

Tom Carter, Jr Lev Gnty Smithville Afernoon New York WB Buchanan York Poe Remem Rehoboth Sterchange

Debauched Street Brawl Ends in Mayor Felder Knife Attack

In Americus a quarrel between Mayor Felder and Dr. Burt escalated on Lamar street. Felder struck Burt with a knife after an exchange of threats, Burt fell, then recovered and walked to Davenport's store. Witnesses varied, but Felder fled. a warrant for assault with intent to murder followed. Burt sustained a deep wound and is recovering at Davenport's.

Felder Dr. Burt Lamar Street Campman’s Davenport Jim Wilkins Chapman's Saloon Burt Mayor Felder Ragan D—Niliar Davenport's Brooks Sod Smith J. A. Davenport Murray Rylander Chapman's Ray Flo Thad Friendship Prince Bro’s Mnurder Wilson Bailitt Harp Recorder Polieceman Smith Bis Marshal Lingo Wheeler Dr. Bart Calhoun Rial Murray’s Lim Chapman's Corner Bart Green Ragan McRary Ed. McCrary Chapman Reconess Fuas Har Ben Wheeler Murray's Jas Alexander James Alexander

Mayor Felder Returns and Bonds for Superior Court

Mayor Felder arrived by A P & L train and appeared in Superior Court for bond approval. The $1,000 bond was signed by principal John B. Felder and sureties including 0. W. Felder Arthur Rylander and others, with bond supporters valued at over $300,000.

Felder Americas Onoe Superior Court Lumpkin Americus Antioch Stewart County Stubs John B. Felder W. Felder Arthur Rylander B. J. Eldridge H. Hawkins Jno A. Cobb O. C. Clay J. B. Hinkle J. A

City Council Finds Police Guilty in Burt Felder Affair

The city council tried Policemen Smith and Ragan for neglect of duty after a lengthy hearing. Four hours of testimony concluded with a guilty finding, but they were only reprimanded and restored to duty. A full report was delayed to this morning due to late hours.

Prob Tem Bell Marshal Lingo Ragan and Smith Felder Ragan Burt-Felder

Expensive Wood Drives City to Build Access Road

The ice factory at the edge of town relies on a pole car to haul wood after a new road was promised but never built. A Sunday mishap near the main track damaged the car and delayed fuel supply, forcing repairs and raising the risk of a shutdown.

Sims Macon

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claims Wide Healing Power

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also touted as a cure for piles with a 95 cent price per box. Sold by Dr. J. Eldridge.

BR. J. Eldridge

Oak Grove Academy 1836 Tuition Notice

Oak Grove Academy near A. D. Gatewood’s opens August 10 1836 for four months. Tuition per scholastic month listed for Primary and higher grades. Details on fees and terms appear in the readable fragments of this public notice.

Oak Grove A. D. Gatewood

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