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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1890

Page

8

Quiet Georgia Senate Focuses On Five Judge Move

ATLANTA Nov. 28 A dull day in the Georgia legislature featured a parliamentary trap over Sen Todd’s anti bar room bill. A tabling maneuver was challenged as voters and strategists argued the motion to reconsider could be taken up again. J C C Black, Augusta, drew praise for intellect and integrity as he visited the capitol. Next Wednesday the Chattahoochee circuit judge election was set, along with a separate vote for a new five judge Supreme Court. The session closed after brief Senate remarks, with House local bills and a proposed pay raise for legislators debated. The Cook pharmacy relocation was noted in local notices.

Atlanta Senate Sen Todd Gen Ellington Mitchell Gus Little J. C.'C. Black J. C.C. Black Augusta Capitol Chattahoochee Smith House Supreme Court Tracy Baxter Bible Warner Hill Meriwether Northen Hill Snelson Humphrys Brooks Meriwether County Gay, Hartridge Fleming Richmond Atkinson Cowata Martin Fulton Beroer Maur Wheeler Walker Whitfield Baldwin Chattanooga Lresaces Chattapochee New Tallapoosa Tallapoosa Jones Rome Col Pike Hill Paulding A. L. Bartlett Hugh P. Lumpkin W. J. Nunnaly Armstead Richardson Polk Col. J. M. McNeill Columbus

Important Bills Stir Georgia Senate and House Debate

The Georgia Senate debated reconsidering a Sunday train bill while voting down the motion 271 to 9. An act to consolidate county and state elections was introduced, with a shift to October and two-year terms for county officers. House actions included Capitol grounds funding, seating disputes, and several local and school tax measures. The Military Advisory Board will meet December 5 in Atlanta.

Recorder Atlanta Senate Cabaniel Todd Tom Spanoday Sen. Candler Sen Ellington Irvine Hays Columbus Investment Company Martin Fulton Capitol Norman Liberty James Committee On Privileges and Elections Crawford McIntosh Fleming Richmond Midway Whitield Baldwin Chattanooga Whitfield Mr. Bush Miller Advisory Board Military Advisory Board Agricultural Committee

Force Bill Debate Sparks Lively Senate Session

Washington dispatch reports a dramatic Senate opening as Republicans push the Force Bill amid party tactics. Hoar and Frye clash with Gorman and Morgan over readings, with a gag rule looming and Ingalls eyed as a Robespierre figure. The copyright fight stirs in the House, the South resists, and the reapportionment proposal sets Georgia at eleven seats in a 256-member base.

WasHrIngton Congress Senate Grand Mamma" Hoar Massachusetts Gorman Morgan Hoar Frye Cchair Morton Jacke Ingalls Kansas Robespiere House Georgia

Old Citizens Bank case boosts Atlanta bank assets

Supreme court decision in Hill and Thompson receiver versus W and A railroad and Gate City National Bank increases assets of the Old Citizens Bank of Atlanta by about 70000. About 40000 goes to the State and 20000 to other creditors. the State holds a first lien but $40000 remained unsatisfied. The bank, a State depository, held roughly 100000 of State funds. The decision affects creditors notably including the W and A and two banks with combined recoveries nearing 70000 over ten years.

Sovcal Atlanta Supreme Court Cane of Hill and Thompson W.&a Railroad Gate City National Bank Citizens Bank Atlanta National Bank Citizens’ Bank

Georgia Legislature Moves On Charters and Fertilizer Bill

The Georgia legislature debates tax refunds on installment sales and seeks broader charter reforms. Senate action proposes strict fertilizer regulation with sampling at sale, county ordinaries to label and forward samples to the state chemist, and penalties for noncompliant sales. There is strong interest in the Chats and Tallapoosa circuits judgeships and local option vs prohibition dynamics.

Senate House Maxwell Talbot Todd Sen Ellington Rhould Bis

Court Martial Set for Gate City Guards Officers

Atlanta dispatch reports the court martial of Captain A C Sneed and three other Gate City Guards members will begin December 4 with a six member panel: Lt Col Wylie, Capt Kenan, Capt Young, Capt Cobb, and Capt Wooten. Also to be tried are Second Lt Roberts and privates Myers and Spellman for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Sneed faces an extra charge of insubordination.

Atlanta A. C. Sneed Gate City Guards Col. Wylie Macon O. T. Kenan Macon Hussars Edward Young Greene Rifles W. H. Cobb Piedmont Rifles W. E. Wooten Albany Guards Sneed C. M. Roberts Myers and Spellman Bneed

After Thirty-Five Years The Tardy Groom Reaches Altar

Atlanta reports Major Marion C. Kiser and Mrs. Sarah Turner Ivey united in marriage after a 35 year pause. The groom had stood up twice before time ran out, as Miss Turner later married and widowed, and Kiser endured two prior marriages. The renewal of their old bond culminated in a formal wedding ceremony in Atlanta.

Atlanta Marion C. Kiser Sarah Turner Ivey

Legislature Visites Confederate Veterans Home in Atlanta

About two hundred lawmakers visited the Confederate Veterans Home in Atlanta after the session. They toured the new buildings and attended a luncheon. President Calhoun and Speaker Howell spoke, praising Henry Grady and the home’s work. The plan for the state to assume responsibility received general approval.

Atlanta Confederate Veterans Home Calhoun Howell Measra Fleming Ryals Huff Reid Cutta Henry Grady

Force Bill and Copyright Debate Shape Capitol Day

The House passed the international copyright bill 139 to 95 led by opposition from Mr. Blount of Georgia. In the Senate the force bill faced delays with Hoar presiding as Jag Turpie of Indiana opened a strong opposition, while Democrats plan to press later. Georgia lawmakers Stewart Grimes Carlton remain absent, Crisp remains favored for Speaker, and Washington Dessau, a Macon lawyer, is noted in the capital.

Washington House Blount Georgia San Senate Hoar Stewart Grimes Carlton Judge Crisp Washington Dessau Macon

Obscure Ad Sells Doctor Bull’s Bitters Candy Tale

A fragmented ad copy suggests urging readers to give children Doctor Bull’s bitters as a pleasing candy. It hints at harmless promotion but lacks complete context or safety details.

The Academy Burned at Lumpkin in Suspected Arson

Special to Record, Lumpkin, Dec. 3. Midnight blaze destroyed Stewart Academy despite efforts to save it. Fire suspected incendiary. no clew yet. Building insured about 1500 dollars. Unclear if rebuilt. Dyspepsia testimonial notes Dr Bull’s Sarsaparilla aiding digestion.

Lumpkin Stewart Academy

Big circus delights Abbeville crowd in Thanksgiving town

Abbeville Georgia residents filled streets for the French & Co. circus elephant parade. The crowd praised the performance as a success. Thanksgiving services were held at the Baptist church with Rev Jolley delivering a sermon. Davenport Drug Co. expanded stock with Woldridge's Wonder Cure for broader local supply.

Abbeville French & Co Baptist Church Jolley Cordele Eles Gant

Hent Rental Offer For Furnished Elegant Room

Off er invites tenants to rent an elegant furnished room with polished walts and ample fittings. Located two minutes from a central point, the room includes gas and water supplied, with access to utilities. Applicants should apply at this office for details and availability.

Troon

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J.C. C. Black OLD Citizens' Bank Ita Rome Tribune Messrs Branham Brunswick Times Frost Brunswick Tribune City of Americus A.C. Speer Maj. Kizer Veteran's Home Bpeech Turpie Internations Crisp Othe Dr. Bull H. T. Randolph Davenport Drug Company Woldridge U. S. Gov't Report Americas E. D. Ansalsy
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