Monster Turnip and Mule Market Rise in Americus
Rural notes from Americus detail Joe Holme of Webster growing a giant turnip, a large sale of young mules by Prince Bros, and a sweeping stock clearance by J Waxelbana & Co. Coroner Speight survives an epileptic attack. Alt Hudson pleads guilty and receives a sentence. A wagon-yard of local notices covers rail incidents, a cow death, and a drug store ownership change with Davenport moving. Immigration efforts from Dayton, Ohio are reported to boost local prospects as editor Glessner coordinates coverage.
Assignment for Davis and Callaway sparks distress in town
Sunday reports say Davis and Callaway assigned their business to J J Granberry for creditors after failing to meet bills. Estimated assets around 22000, liabilities about 35000 with 15000 preferred. Granberry to wind up by selling stock. Also notes a party from Americus to Andersonville faced harassment at the depot from idle youths during a layover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Callaway
J.J. Granberry
Davis and Callaway
Andersonville
Americus
Trea Trepole
Advertised Letters Remain Unclaimed at Americus Post Office
Complete list of unclaimed letters held at the Americus Post Office as of January 90th 1886 includes B Banks Emma cdl W H Barny B F Bradford L O Calwell O W Davis Jacob H Hawkes A B Hudson A B I Jones R J Lyman John A Rev Loffley W F Mathews Julia Miss Mency Fanny Mise McBinin M M Miss R Rice Lone Mrs Slapping Henry Stiles Maria Miss T Locher Minnie Miss W Wallava W S cdl Weldy Alice Miss Willy Thomas Williame Minnie Johnnie Mixa White Alex cdl In calling for these letters please say J O Roney P M Ameremont Ga.
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Lettra
Americas
Loffley
Mathews
Julia Miss
Mency
Fanny Mise
McBinin
M. M
R—Rice
Henry
Stiles
Maria
T—Locher
Minnie Miss
W—Wallava
Weldy
Alice Miss
Willy
Thomas
Williame
Minnie Johnnie Mixa
White
Alex
Dissolved Firms and Local Commerce Ties
A report circulated denying traits of failure is contradicted as untrue. Merchants warn of tough times and offer extraordinary inducements across lines. J Waxeblaum & Co dissolves by mutual consent with M Gross retiring and Capt J H Shaffer tipped as new manager. The Macon circuit and notable Georgia figures endorse Hall's Georgia Chill Remedy, sold in Amoricus by Dr E J Eldridge and Davenport & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Waxeblaum & Co
M. Gross
J. H. Shaffer
T. J. Simmons
Macon
L. F. Livingston
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Unheard of Schemer Turns Up in Ohio Tramps Tale
A Webster County farmer Mr Wright recalls hiring a charming Ohio man who posed as a farmhand. The stranger proved diligent and inventive, helping with chores and even proposing ice making, prompting the Recorder reporter to note the unusual voyage from hospitality to suspicion.
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Ohio
Mr. Wright
Webster County
Recorder
Jim
Dr. Hslabrook
Mia
Ice house built from ice blocks in blizzard weather
A man and nine Negro workers cut ice from a pond with a long board and a car, producing blocks two feet square. They built an ice house with six inch hollow walls packed with saw dust, drying the ice to a glassy finish. A Mr Wright praises the innovator as a genius and hopes Ohio farmers follow suit.
City Council Minutes February 1 1886 Proceedings
The February 1 1886 council meeting notes present Aldermen Bell Bart Oliver Williams and Roney with Mayor Felder and Alderman Glover absent until Glover rejoined. Actions include Williams bal ver report on artesian well wood received and committee discharged. Finance advised cancel current insurance and issue a three year policy cost equal to two year singles. report adopted and policies to be issued. Fire Chief Watts discussed parade uniforms and the matter referred to Fire Committee with Mayor Felder to act. Wheel replacement for steamer Sumter referred to Fire Committee. Debate over six more lamps favored kerosene. Street Committee authorized to buy six kerosene lamps. Printing bids opened and awarded to W L Glessner for 180 dollars. Bills ordered paid. Bonworth liquor license granted per rules. Oak Grove and colored cemetery reports received. Council adjourned.
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Bell
Bart
Oliver
Williams
Roney
Felder
Ald
Glover
Watts
Sumter
W. L. Glessner
Oak Grove
Colored Cemetery
Young men form band with ready roster and instruments arriving
The group held two meetings on Wednesday to organize a band and secure most positions. Instruments were ordered yesterday and should arrive next Tuesday. Prof D N Baldwin will teach the band, and the remaining spots are expected to fill once instruments arrive.
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D. N. Baldwin
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for All Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Tar Bright Salve claim world fame for cuts bruises sores aloove salt rheum fever sores to prevent pivil mis spellings but promise perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Dr B J Bidriage.
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B. J. Bidriage
Not Guilty Verdict Delights Dienis in Court
The jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Dienis case after hours of deliberation. Judge Hawkins and Col. Blalock were thanked by Dienis as he embraced his defenders Col. E. F. Hinton and Col. Simmons. News of the victory reached supporters via telegraph and Dienis planned lectures in Pres ton and later city appearances. 1,000 Dozen J. & P. Conta Spool Cotton at New York prices to the trade, JOHN R SHAW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Dienis
Dienle
Col. E. F. Hinton
Dieuls
Hinton
Col. Simmons
Judge Hawkins
Col. Blalock
Preston
Tia Plana
J. & P. Conta
New York
John R Shaw
Charges on Long Loa Re duced
I am prepared to negotiate long loaba on improved farming ands promptly and at reduced rates, decdits, J. B. Faupza. Great attraction in Millinery. Ladies felt hats at 50 to 75 cents, feathers, tips, wings, birds, ornaments, etc. at 50 percent reduction on former prices at John B Shaw's.
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J. B. Faupza
John B Shaw
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Americus Recorder
Joe Holme
Webster
Thanis
Prince Bro
N.G
J. K. Prince
J.B. Thompson
Kentucky
J. Waxelbana & Co
Jobo Speight
Southwestern
J. T
S. Strange
Howe
Alf Hudson
Pilgbury
Alt
N. G. Prince
Prince Bros
Geo. Turpin
Geo. Tays
D. F. Davenport
J. Ae Davenport
Davenport
J. A. Davenport
Fred. Davenport
Dayton
Estabrook
Glessner
Georgia
Shaw
J. 0. Roney
P. M. Amemont
Armor Wright
Council Proceedings
Bucklen
Ayal
Ant Tony
Atlanta, Ga
Jown
SINAL
Brandest
Jrhaw
Gent
Kinand Ee
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