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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1886

Page

7

Married at bride's father home with Justice Stubbs officiating

On Sunday morning last, Mr W Phillips and Miss Mattie Byckwort were united in marriage at the bride's father's residence with Justice Stubbs officiating. Also advertise best shoes at Rylander's New Grocery Store and a new Grace Limat street business by L J Aie near Nations Bank with fresh stock and low prices.

W. Phillips Mattie Byckwort Mar Bts Stubbs Fuu L. J. Aie Limat Street of Nations Bank

Re-election urged for Superior Court Clerk J I en

In this column the present Clerk of the Superior Court J I en is urged for re election. He has held the office to the satisfaction of the people with no desire for change. A Daily Advertisement highlights the New York Store with large handsome ads and attractively set figures. Mr K the manager shows evident business success and plenty of it.

Capt. J. 1 Superior Court New York

Farmers urged to endorse Simmons bill on fertilizer inspection

Macon county farmers urged to back Simmons bill to fisk fertilizer inspection. Petitions circulated in court last week, with many ed. If they used their pence to have the bill pasted profit ing sales in this state, it would be better for them.

Simmons Macon County Fisk

One Dollar Recruit Tom Turner Sentenced

A small Black boy named Tom Turner, previously leased to the streets, faced Judge Pils y on a charge of theft. He admitted entering Mrs. Davis's residence, stealing money, and could not account for the remainder found in his possession. The judge, acting as moral authority, sentenced him to six months in the gang without the option to liquidate the sentence.

Tom Turner Pilsy Tom

One Year One Dollar and Road Meeting Action

County commissioners held a special session at the courthouse on Friday with about fifty to sixty residents summoned to discuss road duties. Some were reprimanded, several fined for neglecting duties, while others escaped with warnings as the meeting addressed legal compliance and road work. Snow blanks later covered Americus, with depths from one and a half to eight inches, closing streets and turning Forsyth and ton Avenue into winter theaters for playful youths.

Court House Mericus Ton Avenue Forsyth Street

A South Stage Wizard Reveals Hidden Tricks

An observer describes meeting a stage wizard, noting his ordinary appearance yet extraordinary onstage feats. The account details secret drawers, wires, and concealed mechanisms behind tables, curtains, and cloths that produce rabbits, flowers, and other illusions, while emphasizing the audience’s wonder.

Aura Chance

The Wizard Tricks and Court News in One Page

A reader muses on stage magic involving powders water and hidden wires, recalling methods behind dove and goldfish tricks and Burmese theatrics. The Ordinary’s Court discusses seven estates and guardianships, with leave to sell land granted for several estates and support orders approved, as rail talk dominates Vienna and Montezuma discussions loom over road plans.

Court of Ordinary Martha V. Stewart W. R. Stewart L. Brooks E. J. Brooks J. H. Allen Jordan Cook

YMCA Rooms Ready for New Year Dining Event

A YMCA report states work to arrange and furnish gym rooms will start this week with furniture arriving mid next week. The association aims to have all ready by New Year and plans a farewell dining for supportive women. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and De London Raisins and Figs are also advertised.

Wi. C. A Charles, Hardy Young Men’s Christian Association Bucklen E. J. Eldridge

Doyle Bros Furniture Closing Out Sale

Doyle Bros announce a closing out sale of their entire stock of furniture from now until January 1. This is presented as a chance to secure bargains at Black's Saves at Rylander's.

Doyle Bros Januvart Doyle Bros. Cotton Avenue Wheatley’s Bank

Free remedy recipe offered for consumption and lung ailments

An old physician in Rochester offers a free recipe for a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis bronchial and nervous conditions. The note says he will mail the recipe in German French or English with directions after receiving a stamped request. In Americus Georgia sleet and snow brought damage and Atlanta saw heavy accumulation and destruction. A local shoe and hat store in Americus advertises quick repair services by Antius Rymnpes.

East India W. A. Norgs Rochester N. Y Americus Atlanta Montgomery Chattanooga Black Antuus Americus, Ga

Local Fabrics Line Highlights Silk and Grosgrain Options

Retailers spotlight a fall line featuring Black Gros Grain and Rhadamres Silks. The text emphasizes refined fabrics and a curated selection for upcoming season wear.

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Rylander Rylander’s Biylisn J. A DD. F. Davenport Deuce Iand Apothecaries Lamar Street Sus Issa W.T. Davenport & Son D.F. Davenport Syria Jess The Col Jno. M. Stubbs Savannah Dublin Americus Road Vienna Dooly County Ady Col. Stubbs Dooly Montezuma Montezuma Record London E. D. Anszzy Urniture FOR John KR. Shaw Forsyth ST Elmo John Afr. Shaw Forsyttha ST. Americus, GaAs P. H. Williams Americas Gcrocehries William Cotton Avenue Baward J. Miller O, Horace McCall Miller & Mocall Georgia Rusles Blair & Lockett Tina Gy Mais Breet
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