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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1888
Page
4
The Americus paper notes daily and weekly editions with prices, circulation claims, and postal status. It reports received cotton bales, market quotes, local marriages, court motions in the Watkins murder case, social club schedules, minor injuries, shoe polish sales, cotton outlook, and cemetery cleanup progress at Oak Grove.
J Waxenaum & Co announces moving out of Carpets and offering any carpet in the house at actual cost to the buyer who covers making and installation expenses.
A large crowd from Dooly and Wilcox counties came to Americus on Monday to buy merchants goods. They paid cash and praised Americus as the best town to trade in they have seen. January prices at Van Ripers Gallery remain low. W M Hitt secured a $10000 Fidelity Life Insurance policy through agent W T A Dunn, with the policy issued from Philadelphia. The Bargain Store advertises cloaks dolmans and circulars at half price this week.
A lively city scene reports two minstrel companies clashing in a verbal duel over dates for performances. McIntyre & Heath clash with Wilson & Rankin agents while local newspapers expose dodges and counter promises. Also covered are Telephone Exchange growth, steamer cargoes to and from Abbeville, a notable move of Clegg & Co. accountant to Americus, and local racial etiquette notes with Fruita confections at Craner's.
The A P and L line arriving late Saturday brings six freight cars and a large coach load, as its growing passenger business strains depot space. Rival railroads eye through traffic into Columbus and Americas, while court house notes mention wills and telephones, and local promotions push Potatoes and Salvaton Oil among other items.
The City Council committee supported granting New York Contract Co. rights to lay gas mains and install eighty street lamps at twenty dollars per lamp per year for five years. Gas supply to citizens priced at one cent per hour per burner. A local gas works will be built, with water works planned soon, signaling rapid city progress and foreign investment.
Prince Bros stables report a busy mule trade with McClintock selling seven fine mules and White Patterson and Crawford each selling a couple. The steads emphasize quality stock and invite buyers to inspect their herd before purchasing. The day prior drew strong interest among mule men.
Jewish residents gathered at Alderman Mack's home on a Thursday night for a pleasant social hosted by Mrs Mack. The event extended to a late hour with refreshments, and such weekly gatherings at different houses are described as very enjoyable.
A dated inscription on a recovered bottle praises scuppernong wine and jokes that editors grow wiser and wealthier after drinking. It notes the bottle as a gift from W. M. Beara to AmERicUs Reconpen and advertises Budweiser beer as sold by Hansson and Fuasais.
A conversation among congressmen portrays Charley Crisp as the promising younger leader who could succeed Carlisle. The South may push for recognition on the national ticket, with Crisp viewed as a speedy, shrewd jurist and potential Speaker, though constitutional eligibility for the presidency or vice presidency could arise.
The Atlanta Constitution and press praise Dr Bosworth as the coming man in surgery. He has performed remarkable operations since his Americus engagement, with specialty in eye ear nose throat surgery and treatment of female diseases and mucous membranes. Relatives here expect him as a guest this spring.
Bucnanan Beth and Mr Callaway, linked to J Waxelbaum Co, retire from counters to pursue real estate brokerage after six months. Barnaix Store old stock at half value. Old man Morty Wood dies from injuries from Lee Street fire. Cotton Ointment advertised by Davenport Bros and W F Hill Co.
Macon reports a settlement Saturday with Carpenter Grant Mundy and the United States Construction and Improvement Co paying 35000 for the Savannah Dublin and Western Short Line road. A new plan to build a nearer route from Macon is explored as engineers inspect the road in Twiggs County. The Georgia Guarantee Company formed in Macon aims to back local loans and attract outside capital, offering security backed by borrower knowledge and security values to make credit available at fair rates. If successful, it could spur similar ventures across Georgia, aided by local lenders and investors.
Vista Patriot reports surveyor Craig notes routes from here to Columbus via Cusseta or Brantley options. line expected to pass near McCall mill, with contracts for ties and extension of Buena Vista to Columbus. piping for A F water tank at the freight house underway, offices nearing completion.
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