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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1883

Page

7

Tom and Jerry and hot drinks offered after holidays

Merrick Ford plans to sell Tom and Jerry and hot drinks after the holidays while Mrs. Fred Lewis keeps a night hours book and stationery store open. Died to Bottsford reports Tom Dene a well known Ohio county resident dies this week of bronchitis. A Narrow Escape recounts Joe Roney narrowly escaping a pile of bran sacks. Officials recover stolen steers from War. Reid in Stewart county and await Perry’s hearing in court. Hog killing begins with a heavy drive reducing Saturday trade. The death broken notes heavy rain in the region improves water supply and farming outlook. Married in Charleston D C Capt Lyman Hall weds Annie Jennings. Artesian trouble delays well boring efforts in Americus. Joe Willett loses pants and pocket book. two owls killed in a confrontation with a resident.

Christmas gifts now at Hill's and Bosworth in Americus

Holiday shoppers are urged to visit Hill's for elegant rocking chairs silverware and plate goods plus wall pockets and chamber suites. L B Bosworth offers dried goods fancy groceries and a wide candy cakes and French goods selection for a festive Christmas in Americus.

Hill's D. 3. Hill's Levi Tower Dave Hill

Supposed murderer jailed after late-night arrest near Valdosta

A man calling himself Andrew Oisbin was jailed in the county’s 16th district as the alleged killer of Police man Allen of Valdosta. His arrest followed tips from Walter Clapton and Rose Morgan who read the deceased’s description and matched it to Oisbin. He claims ignorance of the crime and awaits transfer to Valdosta for identification. Other locals participated in the arrest.

Andrew Oisbin Allen Valdosta Sells Bros. Ciiens Walter Clapton Rose Morgan Willams Clapton Morgan

Holiday Headquarters at Clarke's on Lamar Street

W E Clarke in Americus presents a festive store full of confections, fruits, nuts, preserves, canned goods, cakes, crackers, and a wide array of toys. Fresh, nice goods fill the shelves, making Clark's a one stop shop for stockings and Christmas dinners this holiday season.

B. W. Patterson Cotton Avenue Santa Claus W. E. Clarke Americus Wilson and Larribes Mr. Clarke Clark's Lamar Street Ammer J. J. Hanesley Mr. Hanesley Barlow House

City Council Meeting Ends with Fines and Reports

The 1683 council session confirms a mayoral fine for disorderly conduct and approves multiple committee reports. Street, fire, bridge, well, cemetery issues are adopted, with funds allocated to municipal officers and bridge repairs. A sale of the old guard house lot is discussed and local holiday ads promote Calvin Carter & Son and J J Hanesley offerings. A cotton seed contest at Toole McGarrnah & Tondee awards H W Arrington and G W Jennings for top bales.

Moxvay Felder Bell Kaenk Ald Outlaw Gost Phokteraasy Ald Williams Jim Russell Dr. Give Tripp Shefield & Co Ashby Street Aguano Duieance Aundry Toole McGarrnah & Tondee H. W. Arrington G. W. Jennings Col. A. 8. Cutts W. K. Bell L. A. Smith Jobby

Agnes Aycouk’s shop brims with gifts for Christmas

Miss Agnes Aycouk offers the finest line of books cards papers pens frames and toys in Americus. Her store presents a Santa Claus like stock for the holiday season and shoppers are urged to visit and buy.

Agnes Aycouk Santa Claus Miss Agnes Americus

Resolutions of Respect for J W Wheatley Jr

A historical fire company notes the death of comrade J W Wheatley Jr and adopts mourning resolutions. The hall and engine house will be draped for three days, with emblems of mourning, and the secretary will convey the resolutions to the family and to city papers.

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Christmas Cheer and Charity Across a Community

An editorial urges generosity during Christmas stressing giving over receiving and focusing on neighbors in need. It describes festive preparations, children singing, and family gatherings while noting advertisers offer gift ideas and local merchants promoting seasonal goods. The piece promotes a SPOT CASH policy and exact-change penny system starting January 1 1451.

Claus Santa Claus Christaan Christman Predenta Bethlehem SPOT

Open at Night for Christmas Goods at Fricker and Eno

We will keep our store open at night starting Monday to showcase a large stock of books albums cards toys and fancy goods. The store Jas Fricker Eno invites all to visit and browse the Christmas offerings.

vOpen Declott Jas, Fricker & Eno

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. D Merrick Ford Tom and Jerry Bottoms Prides Fred Lewis Bottsford Tom Dene Ohio County Joe Roney Uurt War. Reid Stewart County Fed Perry Pilsbury A. B. F. McWilliams Sumter Kent Southwest Georgia Raiy-Ng Andersonville Royal Arcanum Fleischman W. C. Godwin W. P. Burt H. D. Watts B. Duns M. B. Foster Geo. Stapleton E. Taylor A. Cohen M. Raiford J. E. Sullivan Legion of Honor Empire Council American Legion of Honor H. C. Hardy L. H. Carter V. C D. C. N. Burkhalter A. Fricker J. C. Matthews T. Wheatley Thos HH. Stewart J. H. Allen Thos. A. Graham Tower Charleston D. C Lyman Hall Annie T. Jennings Captain Hall J. &. Hall Bob. Hall Waxelbaum's B. Allen Albany Mr. Jackson Joe Willett Joe, Willett Barlow B. H. Joussy Johnnie Sheffield Will Tullis Ben Owls Ajay Hind L. B. Bosworth’s L. B. Bosworth Calvin Carter & Son Nicor Calvin Carter & Son's Bobb! Cotton Seed Premium OnRiatar Scott Barlow Hose Bavannan Draratct Spridgael H. P. B. Meyers S. W. Stubbs Monn le J. P, Wardlaw, Erayilie and Tennille J. i. Me Davint M. Lovett Gibson G. B. Griner Washington B. H. Sassnett Uthoox Pisraicr Z. W. Ginton Mulberry Street J. O. A. Cook J. O. A. Clarke J. Coole Supernumerary East Macon P. He Cruler Jones Cuapel Mission W. J. Robert Macon Joseph Langston Macon City J. W. Simons Gorddon H BF Ntell Jeffersonville J. G. Harrison CennaTilte A Cochran Tvorge Oark Haynesville H. C. Fentressie Valley Providence Dra W. C. Basa W. Smith L. B. Payne J.T. Lowe A W. Burke Wesleyan Advocate Americus District G. G. N. Macdonell Ward Chapel L. Wigapel R. L. Ns Oathers Seaton Dawson Pee Twitty F Torrell L. H. Green Memnotia Haan Searia Littlejohn Naville Jarke Aendrew Ie Fort Gaines de Beate Es Thomasville District Alder Elder Thomasville Padrick A. St. Williams Quitman J. W. Domingos Boston R. B. Bi Camilla G. H. Jainace Cairo N. B Trinity Chapel E. A. Bander Alapulgas J J. K. Smith Blakely J. M. Marshall Dare Waycroks J. D.anthony Browning Elder Branewlee Fue Weswan Waycross Clinch Mission Milltown W. J. Stal Alapaha Arusten Wiht Ringfield J. W Pierce D. Morri Peu D. Geret Baley Cha W. J. Jordan Reidville J. E. Rorie Swainsboro C. A. Moore Summertown Midville N. Tucker Dublin T. B. Strong Darcy Chapel Preacott Wrightsvile T. C. Harvey Millray T. I. Neese W.T. Rea Eastman District High School C. Caines Anxis Aycock New York Elee Il J, Waxelbaum & 68 Read, Mark Ibeane the Hoy J. Waxelbaum Americas Wear J Waxelbaum & CO
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