Americus Reconpern and Weekly Recorder Notes
The Americus Reconpern is published daily and weekly. the Darcy Reconper is issued every morning except Mondays at 800 per month or 6 per year. The Weekly Recorder appears each Thursday at 1.00 yearly, with advance payment. Circulation covers Southwest Georgia including Bumter, Lee, Terrell, Stewart, Webster, Schley, Marion, Macon, Dooly, Wilcox. Father Prendergast to preach at courthouse tonight 7:30. Sumter County Farmers Alliance meets at Court House Americus on Thursday Dec 15 at 11 am. all members urged to attend. Died in Savannah Alfred Olver brother of F. G. Olver of Americus, former Singer agent. He died last Thursday night. friends in Americus mourn his passing.
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Eee
Americus
H. C. Storey
Farmers’ Alliance
Sumter County
Farmers! Alliance
Savannah
Alfred Olver
F. G. Olver
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Christmas business close all day Monday
A notice states that all local business houses warehouses and banks will close for the entire day Monday after Christmas to give workers a holiday. The public is advised so country customers are not disappointed. Also announced is the death of the infant child of Clyde Kirven of Abbeville, formerly of Americus, buried at Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday.
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Clyde Kirven
Abbeville
Americus
Oak Grove
Kirven
Bank Examiner Praises People's National Bank
A bank examiner visiting Americas last week counted cash and audited the books, reporting satisfaction with the bank's condition. The institution is described as very conservative and all business transactions confidential.
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Americas
People’s National Bank
Death of Honored Dooly County Resident Whitsett
Mr. John Whitsett, a long time Drayton resident in Dooly county, died on Saturday evening. On Sunday Mr. W. Coney traveled to Americas to buy his burial outfit and he was laid to rest Monday morning. Whitsett was regarded as a leading, upright citizen whose death is a loss to Dooly county.
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Dooly
John Whitsett
Drayton
Dooly County
W. Coney
Americas
Foot Splinter Left in Man’s Foot Since 1861 Exhumed
Anita Splinter and Mr. Gus Harris relate a case from 1861 when a lightwood splinter was driven into a boy’s foot during a ball game on the way to school. It remained undetected for years, causing no pain until recently when a doctor removed it. The fragment was remarkably preserved and appeared unharmed.
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Anita
Gus Harris
Fine Steers Draw Attention in Richland Saturday
Fine Steers owned by H C Majors of Richland drew a large crowd when displayed in front of E Taylor and Ben's grocery. The pair reportedly forms the finest cattle seen in the city in days and could fetch a high price at market. Lin Bell moves four wagonloads of goods and family to Webster county to farm the old Bell mill place, marking a fourth generation of Bells in the area. The notice ends with an advertisement for Havana long filler cigars from W F Hitt & Co.
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H. C. Majors
Richland
E. Taylor & Ben
Webster
Lin Bell
Sumter
Webster County
Bell Mill
Lin
Numbering the Houses Gives City a Metropolitan Air
Tuesday morning the Mayor and City Council held a called meeting to consider numbering all houses within the city limits and labeling streets. They contracted with a traveling painter, Mr. House, to paint tin plates with numbers at ten cents per house, leaving blanks for vacant lots. Streets will be titled with corner-block boards. The work starts at once and may be adjusted for changes at slight extra cost. The system aims to aid strangers and deliverers and adds metropolitan air at a small cost.
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House
Uncle Billy Wells Dead in Smithville After Accident
Uncle Billy Wells of Smithville died last Sunday after a severe cotton gin accident that led to leg amputation and long illness. A prominent Lee County figure and Baptist church member, Wells helped build Smithville, held county offices, and was known for faithful service and religious influence.
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Billy Wells
Smithville
J. B. Hinkle
Billy
Wells
Lee County
Baptist Church
Progress near completion on new courthouse and tax receiver
The exterior of the new courthouse nears completion with inspection by the County Commissioners expected soon. They retain fifteen percent of the cost as a safeguard. the clock is the only item behind schedule. Meanwhile J W Mize, the elected Tax Receiver, has his commission but bond approval delays delay swearing in until April.
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Court House
Recorder
County Commissioners
J. W. Mize
Mize
Dwelling of Capt Brannon Burns on Lee Street
Tuesday at 2:30 am a fire destroyed Capt T J Brannon’s Lee street residence. Firefighters arrived too late. a negro janitor occupied the building. Cause undetermined. Insurance reportedly $1,200.
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T. J. Brannon
Lee Street
Poles Going Up For Americas Telephone Exchange In Americus
Workmen on Church street Forrest Avenue and Cotton Avenue raised large cypress poles for the Americas Telephone Exchange. Poles range from thirty to forty five feet, with insulator projectors and wires, each subscriber getting a separate line. Central office not ready for two to three weeks. subscribers will be numbered. Recorder notes new subscriber Mr. D Garison from Irwin county. Country produce wagons bring farm goods to Americus, grocers claim they pay tax and win customers away.
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Church Street
Forrest Avenue
Cotton Avenue
Americas
Americus
Recorder
D. Garison
Minnie
Irwin County
Mr. Garlson
Mr. Garison
Riviere and Miss Stewart Wed at County Union
Yesterday afternoon Mr J A Riviere married Miss Katie Stewart stepdaughter of Hon L P Howell School Commissioner. Rev A M Williams officiated. Riviere long with A P & L road, now a trusted officer, settles down for life. Recorner and friends extend best wishes.
Sumter County Agricultural Society Meets at Americus Court House
Members are requested to meet at the Court House in Americus on Saturday next at 9 o'clock AM to hear committee reports and elect officers and delegates for next year. Also notice: Brown & Harper have opened a new line of Xmas cards and plush items, advertised as the cheapest line in Americus.
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Brown & Harper. Docs-In
Agricultural Society
Sumter County Agricultural Society
thesCourt House
Americus
W. C. Toone
Lec'y
Brown & Harper
Election results show Mize elected by narrow margin
The official count determined that J. W. Mize won by a small plurality of three, with W. J. Stewart close behind. The article lists per district vote totals to show how the tally developed after polls opened Wednesday and returns arrived Thursday.
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J. W. Mize
W. J. Stewart
Why Columbus Southern railroad meets opposition in city dialogue
A prominent Recorper man questions why locals oppose the Columbus Southern railroad. The scribe responds that the line would connect with the A. P. & I and Independent, creating a new outlet to challenge the Central and offer competitive freight paths from the East via L. & N. and other major lines, benefiting Columbus as soon as trains run.
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Columbus Southern
Columbus Southern Railroad
Columbus Southern Ia
Nichland
Central
Ocmulgee
Brunswick
Columbus
Sale Day Yields Active Bids On Local Estates
Tuesday brought strong attendance and spirited bidding at an administrator and guardian sale. C A Walker place 1316 acres sold to A H Simmons and C C Clay for 3959 dollars. Half interest in the Mask estate 400 acres sold to J P Mask for 800 dollars. Peek place 125 acres sold to J J Duke for 360 dollars. Feagin estate 225 acres sold to John G Feagin for 787 dollars. One half acre in Americus belonging to Lou Slappey sold for 100 dollars. 8 C Pryor place 625 acres sold to Geo Stapleton for 1100 dollars.
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C. A. Walker
A. H. Simmons
C. C. Clay
Mask
J. P. Mask
Peek
Guardian
Fine Bilk Umbrellas with Gold Plate and Silver Handles
Bilk Umbrellas with gold plate and sterling silver handles offered by James Fricker & Bro. Free engraving advertised as a Christmas present feature, highlighting quality items and engraving service for gifts.
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Dectiy James Fricker & Bro
End of one of Americas saddest cases send family to asylum
A sorrowful tale from Americus recounts the Sullivan family driven into ruin by drink. The couple, once prominent, lost fortune and health, were judged insane by a local jury, and yesterday were transported to Milledgeville for care. The fate of their child remains unclear.
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Americas
Sullivan
Insane Asylum
Americus
C. A. Brooks
Milledgeville
Holiday Presents From J W Harris Hardware
The piece promotes practical gifts for Christmas focusing on household ware. It praises J W Harris' stock of silver and plated ware glassware china tea sets water sets lamps and chamber sets as suitable, appreciated presents and urges readers to visit his hardware store at the head of Cotton avenue to view the selection.
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J. W. Harris
Cotton Avenue
Look Steadily At This Spot For A Minute
A brief instruction prompts readers to stare at a fixed spot for sixty seconds to determine if a dollar shape forms in the gaze. It then suggests trying a different symbol if no dollar appears, inviting continued visual exploration.
Forsyth Street ad urges five dollar spend for savings
A Forsyth Street advertisement urges spending five dollars at John R. Shaw's to purchase dry goods and other items. It promises that after saving a dollar by buying, shoppers need not look for the dollar again. The copy markets a broad range of goods from dress fabrics to boots and jewelry, stressing value.
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John R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Pecan Tree Prosperity Highlighted by Dooly Grower
A Drayton farmer, H. J. Morgan, showed a rich pecan crop in Americus noting a tree yielding over 50 dollars worth of nuts and cotton grown nearby. He plans to sell more nuts and small pecan trees as Southwest Georgia’s pecan industry expands. The local store announces an upcoming Christmas goods rollout by Monday the 12th with a large, attractive, and affordable stock from James Funkin & Bro.
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Dooly
H. J. Morgan
Drayton
Dooly County
Americus
Georgia
Ae Jamas Fuicxen & Bro
Trial opens for Tom Woe Folk in deadly family case
Sek to Itxconnen, Macon, May day set for the trial of Tom Woe Folk for the murder of his parents and siblings. Counsel moved for continuance, most of the day spent on the motion. Court overruled it and jurors were gathered amid large crowds and closed doors. Excitement runs high as the trial is expected to last the week.
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Itxconnen
Macon
Thirty Thousand Bales Received In Americus By December
The small railroad serving Americus proves a boon to local merchants with over 30 000 bales of cotton received by December 7. Compared with last year’s 18 000 bales, the year shows a 12 000 bale gain, fueling bustling trade and filling stores and houses as new business flows in.
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Americus
Thomnases
Americas
Romantic War Bride Reunites In Georgia Marriage
Capt Binkley of Nashville returns with his bride Carrie Caldwell Jordan from Geneva Georgia after a wartime meeting. They married Wednesday afternoon at the bride's residence, a romance spanning war separation and reconnection during a Georgia visit.
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Nashville
Binkley
Carrie Caldwell Jordan
Geneva
LaGrange
Southern
Dawson
Americus
Franklin
Tenn
Georgia
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