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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1887
Page
3
A bustling Americus column reports Christmas price expectations with eggs valued highly, the A P and L railway traffic, and local figures like Col G W Busbee and Judge W H Kimbrough visiting. Advertisements shout diamond sale chances, silk curiosities, and a new Allen House stove, while cotton receipts rise and charity questions prompt reader action.
The social column highlights upcoming holiday events and festivities, including a Dickens Party, house warmings at the Social Athletic Club, and plans around Christmas and New Year. It mentions engagements, visits by young ladies, gift questions, and social teasing, alongside local leisure details and a Methodist conference appointment update.
A fragment of a 19th century page covers a two hour search ending with Brown found in the Dressy Goods Department at John R. Shaw's where a silk dress is being bought as a Christmas gift. It notes Shaw's large stock, low prices, and friendly service. Also mentions Senator Morrill of Vermont and his opening addresses, Prof Van Riper's photography work, and a Methodist church benefit tonight with ticket sales urged.
A hunting party from Americus Jacksonville and Braganza went into Okefenokee swamp on December 12 for five days. They bagged 250 ducks three deer and one bear and enjoyed a big time. Chapman brought in a large deer and a big duck. The horns are on his bar. one party member shot the bear with a Winchester and others finished it off.
Before purchasing elsewhere examine our Christmas assortment featuring Ix Piusa-Celluloid sets from $1.50, manicure and shaving sets, opera glass bags, work boxes, odor and glove cases, handkerchief cases, writing desks, puff boxes, Christmas cards from 5c to $3.50, and a large stock of Colgate & Co. soaps and extracts. LaBelle cologne also available at Davenport Druggists on Lamar street.
A April fire at Capt. Tom Wilcox’s turpentine camp in Wilcox county destroyed a shack housing two South Carolina workers. One man carried about ninety dollars, the other seventy five. both found burned, with signs suggesting murder and theft as their money vanished. The slipshod damage and brutal scene described as horrific. Additional items include fleeting local notices on gallery prices, religious appointments, and a Christmas gift sale.
Report of a wedding at Minnie Georgia where J W Fussell of Americus wed Miss C E Gaaquo of Charleston with Rev T B Fuller officiating. Guests included Julius May J E Harris Robi Hecht James Farmhouse Etta Standley J D McConnell and Prof L D Lockhart. The bridal party later attended a reception at D F McCrimmons before returning to Americus to start their home. Also listed are unclaimed letters in Americus Post Office and hotel arrivals at the Allen House plus brief political notes and a Miss Cora Smith named postmintress candidate.
A Hartford Post fragment reflects on Christmas costs and family sacrifice as Mr and Mrs Shuttle discuss gifts for children. It recalls William D Howells and mentions reading his novels and ongoing tariff debates. The piece notes Congress adjourns and asks readers not to forget the poor during Christmas.
In a testimonial from Macon Georgia Heyny Woorsn reports using Brewer's Restorer after severe bleeding and and coughing fits. He claims the remedy cured him, noting prior hemorrhages and fear for his health. The letter praises the product and its efficacy.
Fragmented OCR text shows a telephones section with scattered names and numbers. References include Allen House, West pion, Walker Tel Ex, and a call line. The readable fragments describe morning activity, moving items, and a brief exchange about “BRA CALL” and tips.
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