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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1888
Page
4
Americus Daily Record weekly edition lists notices from 1888 including cotton receipts, marriages, deaths, and local business updates. Reports a thief’s pursuit, a cuff button found, new bar plans, court room stove, band stand, and incoming families moving south. Includes lumber trade, justice of the peace race, six carloads of cotton bought by Capt Brannon, and local advertisements for CELEBR JUNIOR CIGAR.
The Felder ticket secured a large majority after a quiet election day. A parade by twenty three black supporters led votes to the Council Chamber where J B Felder and C M Wheatley topped mayoral and alderman tallies. Final counts showed strong Felder victory while Wheatley forces dwindled.
Alderman Jossey and Alderman Ald with guests dined at Jas. Russell's restaurant last night on an elegant possum supper. The possums were from the host's own catch and highly praised by all in attendance. Two boys received garden flowers for their presence, one participated fully, the other abstained.
A Recorder investigator found the odor from the water works stemmed from fifty pounds of bran placed in the tank to stop a leak on Saturday. The water has since been drawn and the odor abated, and officials say it will not recur.
A Sumter based Hon Mr Simmons is lauded for his legislative leadership as he presides over the committee of the whole. The article notes his cool demeanor clear voice and prompt decisions drawing favorable remarks on his parliamentary abilities.
Mayor Felder received a New York telegram stating that upon granting the right of way and raising 5000 dollars, funds for building and equipping the street railway would be furnished. The project is presented as an assured success. Four Lamp Chimneys offered at 25 cents each.
The morning announces Mr R M Dozier as a suitable candidate for Tax Collector of Sumter County urging voters to support him on January 2. He claims to be a poor man yet capable of duties and promises to be a good officer if elected.
Mr. J. 8. White of Richmond Kentucky arrives in the city today with a car load of the finest horses and mules ever offered on sale in Georgia. The stock is expected to surpass N. G. & J. K. Prince's artesian stables in quality.
A gentleman from Ohio describes his observations of intimidation in the South. He notes that those who feel fear are predominantly the ones intimidated, not the colored individuals, as he heard during discussions of the issue.
A newspaper fragment suggests a possible slight alteration in the arrival times of trains on the Central railroad as Guoday next is mentioned, but the specific modification remains unknown. The unreadable text leaves readers awaiting official schedules.
Ne w RecorDER man questioned why insurance reductions promised after the water works were not enacted. Southern Tariff Association sets rates with Atlanta HQs and has not sent a representative despite repeated requests. Stores face 11.0 to 21.9 cents, dwellings 0.75 to 0.90, while locals push for cuts, noting lawmakers' delays. Plus a note on Xmas goods at New Book Store Brown & Honner and Bruns wick’s new cotton compress Pelican praised by Capt Belknap and Capt Hut.
Messrs Jas H Davison and N Davison in the 17th district have completed two fine residences for their own occupancy. Each five rooms, no cook room, modern conveniences, built for comfort and ornament. They invite city friends to inspect and enjoy a genuine country reception and their hospitality.
On Sunday December 9 at the bride’s father’s residence near Americus Miss Ella O Pilcher married Mr R T Albritton with Elder E E Butch officiating. The couple received many presents including a horse raised by the bride’s father William Pilcher. Friends wish them long life and prosperity.
All styles of plush goods for the holidays advertised by J A & D F Davenport druggists. Citizens report the artesian well pump stopped due to a broken plunger. workers are repairing and expect to have it running soon. Also notes a cow theft near Ellaville with Henry Fields arrested and to be moved to Brevons, plus local pottery and mill updates and whisky ads in a period-typical jumble.
Subscribers of the Momter Real Estate and Investment Company report eight hundred forty shares sold toward the required thousand. A meeting is set for Tuesday night at the Council Chamber to select a board of directors and confirm a president, with C. M. Wheatley named as a likely leader and Walter K. Wheatley as secretary. The group aims to ease housing shortages as more residents arrive, building neat cottages that will repay builders in a few years.
Mr Simmons of Sumter introduced a bill to amend the act establishing the agricultural department and create an immigration bureau. The Governor would establish a Commissioner of Immigration in Atlanta with a four year term and a single clerk. The commissioner could collect registry fees, gather statistics on resources, promote immigration, and publish a handbook. $20,000 is appropriated for the department. Ref to committee on immigration.
Mr. Chas. Whitley reports Hawkinsville business trips. P. C. Clegg & Co. anticipate sale completion by Saturday night and plan to relocate to Americue to occupy the Lawn residence around January first. The firm and family are welcomed to the city as a valuable addition.
Large persimmons from North Carolina arrive via A P L road delay continues gauge standardization. Cow thief Henry Fields remains jailed in Ellaville with $100 bond and commitment trial held. Local resident Jno C Drake endorses Brewer's Lung Restorer for throat and cold relief.
A local observer notes shifting political influence as a colored leader switches support between candidates. He reports ongoing maneuvering, predicting a volatile race where payments flow to leaders who leverage access to candidates. The piece suggests eight men are in contention with one likely to be left out.
J W Jordan aged 81 returned to live with J B Glass at Plains of Dora after roaming Texas Louisiana and North Georgia. He suffers rheumatism and fell while trying to twist out a rabbit from a tree with a stick. A nearby young negro worker hearing the dog bark summoned help from the house and saved his life.
A December 6 wedding at the residence of Hon. J. B. Hudson joined Dr. Robert E. Cato and Miss Nannie W. Myers of Preston. Cato, a respected young physician, and Myers, noted as Preston’s charming and accomplished lady, are praised by well wishers for a bright, prosperous future under God’s blessing.
Rev Wm T Clark unites Dr Joseph G Williford and Miss Eula L Whaley in marriage near Cheribbee Terrell county The groom a physician and farmer is described as jovial and esteemed The bride is praised as an excellent young lady with many friends and well wishes for happiness and blessedness in life and after death
The marriage of J A Phillips of Oglethorpe to Addie Purseley of Andersonville was celebrated Thursday with the bridal party arriving by the 3 o'clock train and a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs M B Gilmore. Phillips has long served as Oglethorpe marshal. The bride is regarded as a talented young lady from Andersonville.
Mr Ty al Lowery of Webster county delivered five bushels of pecans and sold them on Wednesday to Bell and Buchanan. The crop comes from a tree planted fifty years ago by his mother. This year he has sold 922.05 dollars worth of nuts from the same tree, noted as exceptionally fine. Call and see them.
An advertisement from A. Norw of Power's Block Rochester offers a vegetable formula claimed to quickly cure consumption bronchitis and throat and lung complaints. It promises a free sample by mail and provides instructions for preparation and ordering.
A fragmented notice describes a two day event in Northern Wisconsin during the holiday period. Details are sparse but imply a local entertainment airing or performance.
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