Recorder Mourns Paralyzed Man Matthew Bolton Dies
Recurring notes recount the death Saturday night of Matthew Bolton aged about eighty four after paralysis last Thursday. The piece mentions stamp sales, local politics, prohibition talk, a man fleeing capture in Macon, a boy's erratic act with a stamp, and a court injunction involving Harris and Thame storefront closure by U.S. Marshals.
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Matthew Bolton
Ken
Bat
Harris & Thame
Mesers
Buohan- Depeet Tae
United States Marshal
United States
Walton, Whann & Co
Wreano Manufacturers
Wilmington
Delaware
Bavazmal
D Pan Bavanasl
New Democratic Postmaster to Take Charge Next Week
A Recoup-BR reporter, visiting Schumpert and Roney's grocers, finally learned that Joe will assume the mails Tuesday evening if conditions hold. His assistant will be Mr. J. C. Mathews, Maj. Black's son-in-law, with further arrangements to follow. Next Wednesday morning will show Democratic administration in action.
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Recoup- BR
Schumpert & Roney
Joe
Mr. Mathews
Maj. Black
Thanksgiving Quiet in Americus and Old Conductor Tribute
Thanksgiving day in Americus was quiet with stores closing part of the day and limited trade. Many hunted birds, keeping contents hidden, while the Allen House hosted a fine dinner. Old Conductor George S. Dasher, one of the South Western road’s first conductors since 1853, is praised for dedication and courtesy, with hopes he remains at the helm into the 20th century.
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Americus
Allen House
Cuthbert Liberal
George 8
Dasher
Laughing Champion Dan Bell Delights Cotton Avenue Crowd
Dan Bell, a hearty jovial Negro living on Capt. A. O. Bell's Webster county plantation, is known as the champion laugher of Southwest Georgia. His booming yahyah fills the street and draws a crowd, his laughter described as uproarious and infectious.
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Cotton Avenue
Dan Bell
Georgia
Dan
A. O. Bell
Webster County
Night of Gloom and Temptation in a Cold City
A bleak night scene unfolds as lamps shed little light on wet streets. A young wife consoles herself by a poor hearth while recalling happier days with her abusive, drinking husband. She endures sorrow, prayers unanswered, and a nightly vigil beside their sleeping child as social reform calls for laws to curb alcohol. The piece argues the ballot can protect the weak and end depredations of drunkenness.
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youngDay
Orient
Abe
Canada
Hell
Israel
Niagara
Atlantic
Pacific
Turnip and sugarcane gifts to elephant impresario
A letter from Sells Brothers in Atlanta dated November 23 1885 admires a farm near Americus Georgia for turning out enormous turnips and fine cane. They praise the hospitality shown during a colossal show and request future facilities for growing the two crops for ongoing exhibits and cheered reception in Americus.
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Littleton
Sells Bros
Atlanta
Americus
Daan
Eves
Sans Bros
The Cause of Hard Times and Local Trade Changes
The piece notes cotton warehouses in surplus, shipments lagging receipts, and predicts money in circulation will improve as movement resumes. It highlights Evitt's shoes selling out and directs buyers to Calvin Carter's, while reflecting on seasonal change and the ups and downs of business with shifts in styles and lower prices to meet demand.
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Americus
Harris James
Evitt
Calvin Carter
Undke
Fumaga eee in old newspaper page note
A brief, fragmented printer note reads Yours truly JOHN B SAW on an aged page from an old stand. The line hints at a signature or greeting amid miscellaneous archival text with obscured context.
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Baviy Oy
Toy
Ysiiovs Recorder
Mss
W. A. Black
Jesse Post-Office Keyote
J. Roney
Feo
Total Volo
Ssese
Speeteee
Starling Burke
Raiford
Macon
Marshal Lingo
Burke
Watty Christian
M. M. Folaum
The
Recorder
Atlanta Constitution
Pacer Rr
G. M
Coun
Ani
Speer
Ord
Hamil Bleck
Americas
John 2. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Yours Truly
John B
Fumaga
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