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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1889
Page
4
Ordinary Speer reports a set of pension payments for maimed and disabled Confederate soldiers with specific injury categories and sums. The article also notes Lee county contested elections to be heard by the Governor, local ads and notices, court actions, and various community items from Cordele and nearby areas.
Lee County returns disputed between W S Jennings and T M Booker. Governor Gordon ruled in favor of Jennings after excluding some precinct results, while consolidated partial returns favored Booker. George W Warwick represented the contestant and W C Simmons the contestant’s counsel. Also notes police identify Slappey Bros shoes tied to a store fire, unclaimed knives and forks valued at 1.95, and rumors of Jack the Ripper causing fear among Americus city residents. Jon%-2w
Love Hand, Messrs. Ferguson and Booker of Lee are represented by Walter C. Simmons in county election contests. Simmons, who also represented them alone, departs for Atlanta in their interest and has earned praise for his conduct. Artesian Water plans a new pipe to the Lamar street basin used for stock, as locals prefer artesian water. A freight train derailment near Fort Valley disrupts Mayon to Columbus service, with eight cars ditched. Americus Investment Company confirms full uptake of increased stock from 200000 to 350000 capital, all paid by Friday.
Two Buena Vista lawyers earned three thousand dollars after settling a wrongful death claim of the wife of John Vanover, a colored rain hand killed in a recent wreck. Each attorney received seven hundred fifty dollars as their fee.
A clipped notice praises home labor and claims ability to duplicate any goods with improved fit at lower cost. It cites Linom and Pawcicax and uses dated framing suggesting a 2 week window from January 3. The message markets local production as a practical alternative to imported items.
A State board of directors for the State Experimental Farm elected the Atlanta Constitution Savannah News and AMERICUS Recorder as official organs to advertise proposals for location. The Central railroad system shows December net earnings down nearly $24,000 year over year with higher gross and operating expenses. The big four commitment trial ends with Perry discharged. Fletcher and Ford remanded. Ellis held for further action. judge to rule today.
Mr. A. Nunn, long linked with Cobb station farming near Capt. Jno A Cobb, has sold and bought a homestead at Huntington. The piece notes his valued character and suggests he may relocate to town permanently. Also reports Mayor Felder’s court actions on disorderly conduct cases, with Henry Chambliss and Henry Jones dismissed and John Collins fined 4.25 or ten days. Dr R O Cotter advertises eye and throat care at 472 Nurberry Street, Macon Georgia.
Fishermen returned from Lee county with about two hundred pounds of fish and around one hundred birds claiming the biggest time on record. The city faces an election on March 13 1889 to issue bonds totaling 35000 for a sewer system. Brewer's Lung Restorer is advertised as a remedy for cough and overall vigor.
Fire chiefs traced a burglary and arson to a group led by Simon Ellis and Steve Perry. Andy Fletcher and Walter Ford were seized with stolen goods, a two horse wagon hid behind a field, and loot valued at about three hundred dollars was recovered. Warrants issued for the four suspects, jailed awaiting commitment.
The Receiver backs bonds to fund a proper sewerage system and argues long term economy. Americus has already spent on spasmodic efforts. We have not seen Engineer Stoney's plans but, if they promise an efficient and substantial system, we are in favor.
Rees Park will host Mr Knauth the landscape gardener tomorrow all day to receive and plant shrubs and towers donated to beautify the park. The community is urged to contribute to make the parklovely. Also noted is Tolleson bank swindle reports with Bank of Americas denial of dealings. Ed Littleton resigns as Leeton marshal, election to fill vacancy planned. The Ilalan Doctor announces extended Americus practice while continuing Dawson work. T P Parks the Indian Doctor reports practice expansion and travel limitations.
About 5 10 Thursday morning a fire alarm drew firefighters to the old Hudson corner building owned by Mrs Annie H Slappey where thieves had looted the W J Slappey & Bro store room before setting a blaze. Losses include Hquory and groceries valued 1600, soda apparatus 1500, sewing stock 400, Rose & Holt stock 4490 insured 1000, building 1000, with no insurance on several items. Fire water and viglance streams aided by Wide Awakes saved parts of the structure. druggists Rose & Holt will not resume business until insurance settled.
Mr T G Williams married Miss Carrie Tooke at her father’s residence in Seebly county. The ceremony drew several couples, a reception followed at the groom’s mother Mrs T J Williams’s home. Williams is praised by friends as a deserving, accomplished partner.
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