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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1883
Page
7
In Americus the Recorder notes cotton blooming in a field four miles from town on Friendship road, despite a five month drought, with hope for revival in the crop. The page also mentions local civic notices, library donations, and an advertisement push for holiday goods.
The A L I Ball at the Harlow House drew city elites as Capt Shaffer praised Americas Light Infantry. The drill showcased precision with Private Edgar I Guerry winning the final command test and Private Aycock second. Also noted were monument cost concerns and a Missionary Anniversary at the Methodist church followed by holiday shopping trends in Americus.
Col Burke, long active in local real estate lending, secured a state charter to form the Georgia Loan and Trust Company with Americus office. In Bridgeport a northern capital group elected a board including Burke, Barr, Knapp, and Coleman. Burke named president. The venture promises northern funds for Georgia real estate loans at favorable terms, aiding regional development and boosting Americus as a commercial center. A noble donation proposal by S H Hawkins seeks land on Furlow Lawn for a city park funded by church trustees to aid Sunday school clothing needs.
Lieut. Jones reports the Light Infantry discuss a February visit to Albany. The note expresses hope they decide to come. Vinita remarks that interaction between the two growing cities is pleasant amid ongoing tensions.
In Americus, Georgia, Louis Brix Jr comments on fat pine wood as a quick money idea, a local professor’s energetic outreach, and how a tiny newspaper voter notice sparked aldermanic disputes. He laments lottery influence, voices concerns on immigration schemes, and praises Americus as a top show town with Manager Glover guiding high quality troupes.
The December 10 1883 council session notes present Mayor Felder and four aldermen with two absences. A Munro Adams disorderly conduct appeal was dismissed on Williams request. Gowan cotton tax reconsideration failed. A new cistern cost under 9500 with 5000 bricks left over. Rutherfort cotton tax relief petition tabled against by three aldermen. Watts voted yes. City Assessors to receive 15 each. Prince Bros. account referred to Finance. Various invoices approved. meeting adjourned.
A fragmentary classified note advertises a horse for sale at a low price. The readable portion mentions a named animal and a bargain, with no other details about breeder, age, or health.
The article describes strange sunset to sunrise colors thought to be caused by unknown cosmic material or meteors. It cites Professor Brooks and Professor Grimmer predicting planetary influences will bring epidemics, climate shifts, famine, and vast population losses, while offering Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy. It notes both feared calamities and potential health benefits from electric and magnetic influences, urging preparation and kidney and liver care.
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