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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
4
Local notices detail Americus cotton receipts since August with figures for rail and wagon intake, market quotations for grades, and notes on retail changes. Other items report a new photograph gallery, cabbages and turnips sales, a death in town, county court sessions, stockholder meeting, a police arrest, new waterworks telephone, a death in Auburn, and the arrival of a night express.
A notice announces a new paper the Cordelean will publish in Coredelean Dee Mth after buying the late Menville Enterprise plant. The item notes Burton and Tison issuing the cord, with best wishes for success. Also reports a Saturday night hack accident on Forest street near the depot, driver injured and Cook unhurt.
A colored boy Watt Christian stole a watch from Sam Hawkins, fled town, returned yesterday and was jailed for seven months on the chain gang. A new tramp was arrested and sentenced to eight months on the chain gang. Judge Pilbury presided. Judge Latimer was appointed general auditor of the A P L railroad. Mr Hall named supply clerk. The county school claims must be filed by Wednesday. Peter Johnson, a colored prisoner, attacked another inmate with hoop iron. he risks being chained separately. Potato crop is the largest ever. hogs fed on unfinished patches. Judge Pilsbury adds a raised platform for jurors to better hear testimony. A street overseer’s property is requested for return. Frank Jann was caught trying to steal flour and jailed. his case set for morning. A champagne supper entertained city boys at the Allen House. A Washington gambler, claimed to have found a cure for his cough.
City progress in Americus combines growth with beauty as Oak Grove Cemetery and Rees Park receive planned improvements under Capt. J. L. Adderton. New curving drives, lakes, fountains, and plantings elevate the grounds while water is piped to all areas for ornamentation. Park upgrades include walking paths and flower beds, aiming to create one of Georgia’s loveliest resting places. The city council is praised for timely action and for owning water works as a prudent investment. Also notes fresh salt fish from Buchanan & Bell and a clock tower gas light issue investigated by Mr. Anderson, revealing oil-filled burners cause lights to fail.
The hotel, located in a cheap and plentiful region, opens to serve patrons with moderate terms. Mr. G. H. Tommey brings varied hotel experience to tailor service. Also touted is Malt tonic and various local notices about taxes and dog ordinances, concluding with an ad for Botanic Blood Balm as a cure.
The Americus gas works, aided by New York experts Dr Morton and Mr Limekiller, shifts to improve gas quality, larger flame, and odor reduction. Reporting four complaints, officials promise immediate fixes, new oil, larger tips, and better plumbing. secretary Wy K Murrey assures readers changes are underway and welcomes reports to the superintendent.
A restaurant owner Mr Bugg Chapman kept two cages of mocking birds hung in the dining room. A waiter gave the birds egg and potatoe for food on Saturday. A traveler ate bird food on bread and praised it saying it was the best butter he had eaten since leaving home.
Sheriff Marrett received Governor Gordon's telegram ordering detention of the prisoner until further orders. The case hinges on a voluminous document not yet reviewed by Supreme Court judges, delaying the execution. A separate note mentions a man breaking his neck after a pony reared and fell near Frank Oliver's place following a sale at Lockett Elam's stables.
A Brunswick News interview at the Central Hotel with Col. Hawkins, president of the Savannah Americus and Montgomery road, discusses potential changes to the Abbeville to Brunswick steamers. Hawkins hedges on taking the line off or moving to Savannah or Birmingham, noting Brunswick’s indifferent stance and current lack of concrete steps. The piece also notes competing road plans, potential routes to Tifton, and a public notice for holiday goods at Davenport druggists.
Professor W K Wheatley accompanied the Cordele excursion on Thursday and produced excellent views. The shots include the Brown house both sides, the academy, Hotel de Hamilton, and the depot crowd. As an amateur, the professor cannot be equaled.
Mr James Fricker departed for Atlanta and Danville to gather facts on cotton factories. The ten day journey seeks insights to advance Americus's planned cotton factory. Also, Orton's railroad circus will exhibit in Andersonville next Friday due to space constraints in Americus. A large local delegation plans to attend. Byrup of Figs advertised as a health aid by E J Eldridge Americus Ga.
Mrs J N Bass and daughters collected 10000 yesterday at the Bank of Southwestern Georgia along with 5000 from the Legion of Honor and 5000 from the National Union. This is the only Americus company policy the Basses held. About 15000 was insured in Macon companies. Low price sale at Van Riepen's gallery for November or tour.
An Atlanta dispatch reviews legislative chatter from the Georgia House. Key figures like Wright Brady Judge Harrell and Mr. Simmons are highlighted for influence and economy. A rail transport bill by Mr Hooks faces railroad pushback while watermelon shipping volumes illustrate regional commerce. Adjournment hints and ongoing local bills mark a busy session pace.
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