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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1884

Page

7

Marriage of Ada Mashburn in Friendship

Ada Mashburn of Friendship married to a Mr. held Thursday evening at 5 with Rev. Darrood officiating. Also reports death of Mrs. Thos Dorman near Dranesville after long illness and death of Mrs Henry Morgan of Drayton from hemorrhagic fever. Tom Battle of Friendship dies after 28 days of malaria, leaving wife and three children.

Fae Ton Ada’ Mashburn Sp. m Thos. Dorman Dranesville Priday Drayton Tom Battle Friendship

Clothes Burned and Fines in Local News

A washer fire destroyed Mr. J. Hawkins family clothes, reported as a substantial loss. Three railroad workers faced fines totaling 59.50 after pleading guilty. one remains jailed for 3 months and 20 days on a street gang sentence. Edgar L. Guerry resigns from Peoples National Bank to study law. Mechanic club tested a new reel and engine with fast runs. Thanksgiving saw store closures and a quiet day in Americas with rain later.

J. Hawkins Calaboose Edgar L. Guerry People’s National Bank

De Basanko Phi Remedy Promoted for Piles and Skin Ailments

An advertorial notice touts De Basanko's Phi Remedy for piles lich rheum and ringworm with a claim of complete cure. It highlights a first symptom relief at night after warmth and lists a 50 cent price for the product manufactured locally.

de. Basanko

Dawson College Hosts Foreign Pupils Under Gentle Care

A visiting party by way of Male and Female College praised Dawson Institute of learning. Prof. A M Mot Nulty and his wife were praised for safe, home like leadership. Forty six foreign pupils stayed with them, observed friendly, orderly discipline and trust in caretaking.

A. M. Mot Nulty Dawson McNulty

Resolutions and notices salute long service pastor

A historic column records resolutions of respect for Rev. J. H. Cawood resigning after seventeen years at Friendship Baptist Church in Friendship Georgia. It thanks him for faithful service, requests minutes entries, and asks churches to publish the notice. Also includes local ads and notices on remedies, loans, and a cigar promoter visiting merchants.

J. H. Cawood Friendship Baptist Church Friendship Americas Church In J. A. Covington J. H. Dantet

Tim Alexander Confronts Suspected Thief at His Shop

Thursday night around nine Mr. Tim Alexander challenged a man he believed to be trying to steal his horse. The Black man claimed he arrived with someone else and even tried to verify his identity with another man in the wagon yard. When Mr. Alexander attempted to take him to a police officer the man escaped over a fence. A Draggist advertises a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lang Syrup for all with coughs colds asthma consumption or laryngeal irritation.

Colorado New Mexico Tim Alexander Andyfgand Shalter Scorack Ao Aero Mr. A A. J. Hudson Dr. Bosanko

Georgia Debt Talk Reveals Bond Plans and Tax Fears

Webster County delegate D. B. Harrell discusses Georgia finances with a traveler near dark. He notes a state deficit of 284000 dollars and debate over issuing bonds versus raising taxes, warning that constitutional limits hinder bond issuance and urging tax increases to fund current expenses. He criticizes a 1881 act enabling fifty year bonds and says he filed a repeal bill. Adjourning likely around the 15th or 20th.

Atlanta General Assembly State University Georgia

Night of festivity ends in auction chaos at military fair

The event closed with a brass band serenade and armory performance. Patrons bid aggressively, raising spirits as Ed Smith won a prize by throwing 17 in the raffle. Captain Shaffer postponed the gold watch auction to a later week. Total receipts aim near $300 for the infantry recruits.

Golden Band Mr. Golden Jacob Reed Ed. Smith Shaffer Joe Roney Walter Farlow

Salesmen of Experience and Taste Clash in Macon Trade War

A heated advertorial clash erupts as Juhan & Co and Lyons & Cline defend their sales prowess against accusations of incompetence. The exchange highlights pride in refined customer service, with letters from merchants in Macon and Augusta underscoring reputation, taste, and long-standing business in the dry goods trade. The dispute touches on class perceptions, regional loyalties, and the role of salesmanship in attracting the planter’s wife and fashionable shoppers.

Telegraph and Messenger Teaue Monsra Vestey Hugh Brown R. E. Reid J. M. Bountros Forgy &Co Tyouak Messrs. Lyons Cline Eterday Jahan & Co Macon Bon-Ton A. Junan & Co Messrs Lyons & Cline Dave Antock Mechanica Joban Bon Ton Arg M. Baons EE. Rew J. BL Rouxtarx Onas T. Veazey Messrs. Juhan & Co Messrs. Lyons & Lind

Brunswick train service to many Florida points and beyond

Train schedule notes Brunswick departures with connections to Fernandina Waldo Ocala Lake City Cedar Key and routes to Green Cove Springs St Augustine Sanford and Jacksonville. Includes mentions of Pullman parlor cars to Savannah Jacksonville and New Orleans and daily arrivals at Brunswick around 6 15 PM with bonds to Fernandina and other stations.

Thomasville Brunswick Mallway Fernandina Waldo Ocala Leraburg Galwenville Cedar Key Kori Railway ‘and Navigation Company Jaskeenville Green Gora Horine St Augustines Pa'atee Enterprise Sanford All Landings St. Julio Diate Mablle New Orleans Texas trnne-Mlerken Frameota Pin Mobile Eullman Bailet Charlestos Express Giopwa Pullman Bevanash Jacksonville JBPUP Expuksa Pevanah Denawn AKER Ba Dally Biss Nareenshally Jockeanrile Dupont Dally Lavo Gak Semup Fernandioa Onitonville Cedar Fasoma Irene Rot Otiberty Street Dam Fleming

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