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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1886
Page
5
D F Davenport of Americus Georgia markets fresh garden seeds from Landreth's and the Southern Seed Company as the latest crop. He also advertises complexion powders medicines toilet soaps and toilet requisites.
The Americus Recorder lists daily and weekly publication details, subscription and advertising rates, a railway schedule, and local notices. It notes a name change for a solicitor, found keys, a death by pneumonia, a correction to a Davis & Callaway asset report, and a typhoid concern for Crawford Whatley. Postmaster Roney is praised for efficient office operation and new postoffice books.
County Court presided by Judge J B Pilsbury disposed of several cases yesterday. The State vs Jane Jesse ended in a not guilty verdict for assault and battery. The State vs Lamb Parker found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and sentenced to six months in the chain gang or a $50 fine plus costs. The case of the State vs Sam Yeomans for stabbing was not concluded when court adjourned.
No business was transacted in the Ordinary's court last Monday. The artesian well reaches 91,685 feet with casing down 1,580 feet. Prof Diens cancelled his lecture. County costs from two Dieuss trials run near $800. Citizens discuss buyout of J Waxelbaum & Co. Albritton and Brady reportedly in Bartow Florida. A boy shoots a 20 pound coon on Muckabee. J J Cook visits from Williams Box. Richard Jordan leaves for Texas with enslaved people. Ohio farmers plan Farm excursion to Americus. locals invite land leases. Postmaster Roney upgrades services with new lock boxes and delivery window. Sold out: M B Foster backs out, sold to H Soloman. possible move to Pennsylvania rumored. Merchants urged to advertise changes with affordable Reynolds signs. Superior Court adjourns. jurors cash scrip at Calvin Carter & Ben. Sam Stevens’ wife dies of pneumonia. he is well-regarded. Fire company leadership resignations lead to new elections. Local papers in Eufaula missing. calls for sensational marriage news. Mrs Jossey and Mr Jossey wed in Macon and relocate to Americus. Jossey partner in Tallis & Jossey.
Letters from Morgan of the Savannah Dublin and Western Railroad report the survey team from Savannah has completed work about 20 miles from Savannah after wading through 800 feet of water. The Savannah party expects to meet the Dublin team soon, signaling progress. Engineer Mitchell, once injured on the Southwestern road near Americus, has recovered but is nearly blind and will seek treatment in Atlanta. If eyes remain permanently injured, he will receive $3,000 from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. railroad pay and insurer benefits continue during disability.
Col. Hawkins received word from Major Glessner in Ohio about an Americus excursion. A citizens meeting at the courthouse formed two committees to meet the visitors in Atlanta and arrange reception and transportation in Americus. They urged local officials to welcome the guests Saturday and publish the proceedings.
Taking Stock by Mr J J Granberry as assignee, the store Davis and Callaway will open its entire stock at cost for cash in a few days, signaling a liquidation or restructuring action.
Judge D B Harrell visited the city yesterday. Miss Brice Pilsbury visits Dawson relatives. J F Witton arrived from Smithville. Louis Coho of Sandersville visits friends. Rev W B Coleman of Ulks NY visits Mr O A Coleman. Miss Willie Park of Atlanta visiting Mr A S Lockett. Capt Geo S Wass arrived yesterday afternoon and chats with the boys today. Misses Claud Farrow and Mary Speight Baldwin of Dawson return home. Leila Davenport leaves for Macon to be a bridesmaid. Fanny Lou Johnson of Macon leaves Mr H R Johnson's for home. Claude Farrar and Mary Speight Baldwin visit Mr B Taylor on Taylor Street. Judge Ansley visited to see Uncle News. he is reportedly better. Tom Felder goes to Atlanta to become private secretary to a prominent businessman. Mrs M T Suber of Oglethorpe returns home with Misses Lula Godwin and Roxy Sewell.
A Tuesday night event at Hawkins House drew about twelve to fifteen couples for a lively supper centered ball. The waiters wore jackets and aprons and served an oyster supper to the ladies, prompting much laughter at the waiters' expense. Each guest received a unique paper dish souvenir. The affair was organized by J. A. Davenport and Will Barnett, with ladies of the house earning praise for the supper's success.
Assignee urged collection of all claims due the firm. Mr. Granberry to assist in settling business and selling large stock. Appeal to friends locally and abroad to support Davis & OAt Lawar by prompt compliance to protect credit and future prosperity.
Daily closing times for mail departures are listed, with west, south, east, and north routes noted. Names like Lampkin Preston Dewrville Hill and locations such as Bottsfond Providenes Beals appear amid garbled OCR, alongside Saturday closings and unclear street references.
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