Life term for Henry Powell for Robert Rodgers murder
In Americus Georgia on December 18 1889 Henry Powell received life imprisonment for the murder of Robert Rodgers as jury and Judge Fort presided. Sheriff Troy Holder moved toward Milledgeville with Billy Bagley an aged man deemed insane. Grand jury indicted grocer T F Horan for cheating creditors. Chuck Nelms sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang for stealing a revolver from S W Mays Jr in the Thomas block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Powell
Robert Rodgers
Fort
Troy Holder
Milledgeville
Billy Bagley
Bagley
Horan
T. F. Horan
Chuck” Nelms
Pillsbury
W. Mays, Jr
Thomas Block
Marriage Vows Sealed at J H Cheek Residence
Charles W Bedenbaugh of Magnolia Springs wed Susie Watts of the same place at J H Cheek’s home on December 12 with the ceremony conducted by J H Cheek. The couple was carried to Milledgeville for nuptial purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cheek
Charles W. Bedenbaugh
Magnolia Springs
Susie Watts
Notable bank report places People's National Bank among solid Americus institutions
A report from People's National Bank of Americus is highlighted as proud and solid, praising the bank's standing among local financial institutions. In other news, Tanac Terry was arrested for Mega voting but the judge dismissed the case due to election day arrest ban. A temporary receiver was appointed for C B Coates's property, with a hearing next Saturday. Mary Ellis pled guilty to larceny from a house, fined 45 dollars plus costs, and George Early, who stole 60 dollars, was bound over on a guilty plea. Kentucky horses arrive at Prince Bron stables, first carload shipped via the S A M road, fifteen sold quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s National Bank
Americus
Mary Ellis
George Early
Horne
Pilsbury
Kentucky
W. J. Patterson
Prince Bron, Stables
Nea
Residence for rent in Dr Black’s area outcome
A rental notice offers Dr Black’s residence for occupancy with possession set on January 1 1890. The fragmentary text implies an available dwelling but lacks full terms or party details.
Jewelry Stolen From Porch On Jefferson Street
On Friday at noon Mrs F W Smith left a hand satchel on the porch of her residence at office and Jefferson streets. It contained a pair of gold bracelets and three dollars in money. When she checked soon after it had been stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Smith
Office
Jefferson Streets
Bids opened for erection of Baptist church
Sealed bids for building the Baptist church were opened yesterday and will remain private until the supervising architect reviews them. Four outside firms submitted bids, and the decision on awarding will wait for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Baptist Church
A Monument to Jefferson Davis and Southern Unity
A public call urges erecting a national Jefferson Davis memorial as a unifying South heritage project. The appeal notes detractors branded Southern chivalry treason, but asserts a just history and urges cross state support through a Veterans Association meeting to plan a grand monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
South
Veterans’ Association of
Sumter
A. B. Campbell
Water Works Report Shows Water in Second Story Usage
Albany visitor Mr. Mitchell failed to observe water usage in the second story of buildings in Americus. The RecoupER office on the second story confirms water is used for washing and fire hose connections. The public is invited to inspect the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Albany
Americus
First Train Arrival Delights Richland Officials
The First Train arrived in Richland yesterday marking a milestone. Dr R E L Barnum from Richland celebrated the event with prominent guests from Columbus and road officers present. A nighttime celebration with anvil firing and a pyrotechnic display followed, underscoring optimistic town prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. L. Barnum
Richland
Columbus
Ine
Burglary Arrest in Sumter County Court Justice Bounds Suspect
Bailiff W. G. Forrest of the 17th district jailed a colored woman named Nancy Lassiter on a burglary charge. She allegedly entered a Farmstead house on Sunday night and stole clothing and dry goods. She was arrested Monday morning and bound over to Sumter Superior Court’s next term after a preliminary trial before Justice Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Forrest
Nancy Lassiter
Samps Moore
Carter
Sumter Superior Court
Death of Move 1. McGarrah in this county
Moses McGarrah dies at home fourteen miles from Americus after a lingering illness. Buried Saturday at the family burial ground. Survived by a wife and several children. Described as a Christian gentleman, generous to a fault, in his fifty second year. New Holiday Goods offered at Rylander’s with plush and velvet streamer caps for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Wilkinson
Americus
Benevolence Church
Sumter
McGarrah
Moses
McGiarrah
Rylander's
Rylander’s
Holiday Gift Hints From Fricker Bro Store Window
A Recorder reporter tours James Fricker & Bro in Americus to gather Christmas gift ideas. The shop displays elegant ladies watches, Waterbury short wind models, rings, bracelets, enamel pins, bonnets pins, clocks with American works, silverware sets, pens, napkin rings, opera glasses with holders, shaving items, canes, spectacles, banjos, and uprated pottery including Royal Worcester pieces. Store hours extend to 10 AM until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iia
Recorder
Jackson Street
James Fricker & Bro
Waterbury
Americus
Royal Worcesters
Mesars, Fricker & Bro
Railroad Rumors Move Central Office to Smithville
The Southwestern division offices of the Central will relocate from Macon to Smithville with general office buildings rising at the new site. Superintendent J. C. McKenzie, recently appointed, remains in Macon as headquarters for a few weeks. Abbeville and Waycross line via Douglasville Georgia to begin, eighty five miles. Final surveys start January, contracts to follow. J. D. Maynard of Abbeville is president. Broad gauge ties distributed to standard gauge prep. Narrow gauge rolling stock worn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central
Macon
Smithville
J. C. McKenzie
Abbeville
Waycross
Douglasville
Georgia
J. D. Maynard
Abbeville, Ga
Savannah
Americus and Montgomery
New Holiday Goods and Adjourned Term in Sumter Court
Judge Fort will adjourn court to day until the third Monday in January. The grand jury will also meet then. no presentments this session but will be made at adjourned term. Judge Port has dispatched business well, earning thanks of Sumter County taxpayers. In Richland last week five cotton firms from Columbus and one from Americus bid on extensive sales. Columbus firms finally conceded. The Americus bidder boasts of victory and claims to sustain the county’s reputation of leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Fort
Alstertime
Richland
Columbus
Americus
New Holiday Geads Velvet Streamer Cape for Children
A local retailer unveils a festive line named New Holiday Geads featuring a velvet streamer cape for children. The product promises playful design and bright colors suitable for parties and pageants during the season.
A A A Club elects Bivins to fill Bloom Brown's term
At a directors meeting of the A A A Club on Wednesday night last Mr A C Bivins was elected to fill the unexpired term of Bloom Brown who resigned after leaving America The president has appointed Bivins to the entertainment committee A Christmas and a New Year’s German are planned and listed to be held at the store of James Fricker Bro Members are urged to register engagements promptly The club aims to stage the most delightful entertainments yet Dr N C Alston Jr of Richland sold fifty acres to Americus Investment Co in Richland and the town aims to grow with the railroad improving the area Investors are invited to inspect the property and inquire further at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. A. Club
A.C. Bivins
Bloom Brown
America
Bivins
James Fricker
N.C. Alston, Jr
Richlan
Americus Investment Company
Richland
Columbus Southern Road
Richi
Americus Investment Com
Alston
Bad Boy Charley Connors Comes Before Judge Pitebury
In Andersonville the colored youth Charley Connors, known for petty theft and a train incident injuring a passenger, faced County Judge. He admitted to post office theft of about $18. The judge sentenced him to twelve months, with federal authorities to handle post office robbery after term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Connors
Andersoville
Andersonville
I. Joiner
Andesonville
Gene Poole
Death of a Little Boy Anglin in Chesterfield
Death of a young Chesterfield Anglin, five years old, due to brain disease. The child, son of Mr. ZT Anglin, died Monday at three. The remains were interred at Oak Grove Cemetery Monday at 3:30. The parents and many friends in the city mourn the loss of a bright, gentle boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Chesterfield Anglin
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Fes
New York
Florida
Joiner & Nicholson
Cheero Wilson
Cdl
Allen Fort
Gene Pooler
Tanac Terry
H. A. Harris
John B. Felder
C. B. Coates
Superior Court
J. Newhof
Iona
M. Callaway
Michigan
Thomasville
F. P. Terry
Central Railroad
Terry
June White
Gabe Johnson
Gufford Plantation
25Th District
Johnson
White
Gaa
W. D. Smith
J. 8. White
Lexington
Prince Bros. Stable
J. W. Patterson
Joe Jordan
Atlanta
T. O. Hargis
Dallas
Texas
John F. Osborn
Santa Claus
Mrs. Elam
Barlow Block
AbBad
Grifith
Holder
Lumpkin
Mr. Griffith
Forrest
Cotton Avenue
Forsyth Street
P. C. Clegg & Co
Coates
D. F. Davenport
Druggis Tr
Lamar St
Matthews & CO
Cote Alford
Bank of Ame
Carranza
Holmes & Court
Murray Hill
Java
Crosse & Blackwell
Flaccus Bros
Telephone
A. J. Cleghorn & CO
Thornton Wheatley
A. Club
Mr. Bivens
Judge Pitebury
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