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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1889
Page
5
A local ad lists Christmas items and prices: 20 boxes Sweet Oranges at 2.5 per box, 150 barrels best apples, 50 pounds new Nuts at 2 per pound, 200 boxes London Layer Raisins, 5 000 pounds of Nandy 15c to 1.00 per pound, currants prunes citron spices. Fresh butter and eggs, half barrel Fancy King of Patent Flour, sugar rice grits lard canned goods and more. Fireworks and money-saving prices advertised.
The piece lists numerous residents visiting Americus or passing through, including Mrs. T Cleskley, Miss Susie Everett, Mr. Arthur Simmons, Dr. N C Alston Jr, and others from Lumpkin, Cordelo, Buena Vista, and more. It notes a new South Western road schedule, tax book closings, and local business movements such as wholesale selling plans and staff changes.
The ad proclaims the largest and most complete stock of fancy and staple groceries in the city with unbeatable prices. It highlights mock turtle soup in three pound cans and asserts high quality. H. A. Harris, agent, phone 27, 303 Lamar St.
The piece reflects on yesterday's election ending with Col Sam Hawkins bowing to crowds as supporters parade. It contrasts Citizens and People, hints at a street railroad win for 8 A M, and notes a courthouse protest where Dr Leo was burned in effigy. It ends with Cotton Gin ad copy and Bell ginning prices.
The Hog Show awarded a five dollar premium for the largest hog raised in Southwest Georgia. J. G. Feagin won for an eighteen month old hog weighing 660 pounds, though Capt. A. C. Bell exhibited a rival hog of equal merit but older. Bell also showed a 540 pound sow from Webster county. J. L. Adderton presented a fine litter. The event underscores regional hog and hominy prowess amid local agriculture notes.
Advice urges poor men to start ventures without wealthy partners and cites a Georgia 1861 exhibit effort where local elites opposed early action. By concerted effort with existing funds, young citizens won state support and later wealthier residents embraced progress. Also notes pensions for Confederate widows require a ratified amendment and lists local ads for Fernoline Balsam and cabinet photographs.
In yesterday's election the Citizens ticket won decisively with over a hundred vote majority. Williford and Logan led the ticket as voters cheered the result, band music and fireworks marking the celebration as the victory parade moved through the city. An unrelated note promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for children's coughs and whooping cough relief.
A heavy fire in Arlington Georgia destroys the Heard House and several other buildings including J. C. Price & Co and H. L. Scarborough. Logs and full details are not yet available as crews assess the extensive damage. The notice also lists unclaimed letters at the Americas post office and local ads for minstrels tickets and household goods.
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