City notes and social rounds scroll through Americus
The WRERLY RECORDER reports locals and visitors in Americus from Abbeville to Schley, listing meetings, arrivals, and social events. Names include Harpy of Abbeville, Morgan of Dooly, Chappell of Preston, McCrory of Elaville, and many more, with clock, sidewalk, and business notices amid spring hints and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Mek. L. Carter
Lampkin
Prt
T. Bivens
Schley County
Lauilten
Gum Creek
J. W. Wheatley
Bustor Morgan
The
Dooly Vindicator
Jno. M. Hall
Buena Vista
Syrup of Figs Ad and State Railroad Inventory Mention
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative from the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco and sold by E J Eldridge. The General Assembly authorized a three member commission to inventory Western and Atlantic railroad property with a July 1 1888 filing deadline and no salary provision. The Attorney General investigates the funding question and a Papoose cigar is advertised.
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California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco
Cal
E. J. Eldridge
Janz Denly
General Assembly
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Comptroller General
Fraternal dances and society notes in Albany
Society notes from Albany feature updates on club events at McIntyre Heath’s, German evenings hosted by the A S A Club, and changes in club officers. Reports spotlight Wilson Rankin minstrels, George Wilson’s performances, upcoming German visiting events, dues and attendance, with lists of members and guests across multiple nights.
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McIntyre & Heath
Wilson & Rankin
Weill
A.S.A
Albany
Minstrela
MclIntyre & Heath
George Wilson
Wilson
George
Pardoned Murder Convict Henry Marshall in Americas
News from Americus reports Henry Marshall a colored man convicted of murder in Sumter County Superior Court in 1881 and sentenced to life, has been pardoned by Governor Gordon after five years' service. Clemency was sought by Judge Charles Crisp Judge Allen Fort and local officials and supported by Sumter County residents and Fulton County grand jurors. Marshall’s lawyers Simmons and Blalock are credited for efforts.
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Americus
Henry Marshall
Hustin Elis
Athers Head's Round Hall
Troupe Street
Wit
Penitenti Dife
Guy. Gordon
Avanta
Pardotd
Sumter County
Marshal
Charles Crisp
Superior Court of
Sumter
Allen Fort
C.R. Hudson
Stll
Fulton County
Gordon
Marshall
Simmons
Blalock
Western Gas Find Sparks Monopoly Battle and Revelations
A man named Oliver Higgits bored for natural gas on his own property in a western town and struck a strong gas flow. The local company quickly bought out his lot for twenty thousand pounds with half-price gas access, sparking citizen dispute until it emerged he had tapped a forgotten company gas main. The tale ends with Higgits turning to liquor trade as a warning against monopolistic gas firms.
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Oliver 8. Higgits
Pak Company
Wygonta
Higgits
y+ company
Regenerae
Senator Butler Praised for Dignified Senate Presence
A Washington correspondent reports Senator Butler gains a reputation as a devout and regular attendee, often lone in prayer at the opening of sessions. He is also described as the best dressed new member, noted for his shapely shoe and overall polish, with gossip keeping pace on his appearance.
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Butler
Washington
Senate
Budweiser beer offered for sale by Harrison and Fursell
The city lists the only genuine Budweiser beer for sale by Harrison and Fursell. The rest of the text recalls the US flag used during the War of 1812 and a 1818 idea to add stars and stripes for new states, citing a New York Congressman's remark about growth and a pine tree in Maine.
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Hannison & Fusseun
Harrison & Fursell
United States
Andrew Jackson
Winfield Scott
New York
Wendover
Maine
Hewitt praised as best New York mayor in excerpt
The fragment extols Mayor Hewitt as independent and attentive to grievances, claiming he is the best mayor New York has had. It notes another ad about bargain-priced jerseys, a pecan arrival, and a Catholic service invitation at the end with Prendergast listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
New York
Mr. Hewitt
Washington draw poker pits players amid postwar brisk games
An account from Washington recalls a winter poker night at a former senator’s club where a $4600 pot swung to a real estate man after four queens beat an ace. A Thankgiving club mix up left a near sighted officer with a joker, costing about $400. A Pennsylvania gentleman’s euchre tale ends with a high collar reveal. Mr H. loses $150 then donates winnings to Christmas Club for newsboys, vowing to quit cards.
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Wien
Pennsylvania
Lndy
Mr. H
A Friend In Need Invests Dollar In Lung Restorer
A man relates giving one dollar to eight poor friends while ill with consumption. One recipient bought Brewer's Lung Restorer and recovered enough to walk, believing the remedy cured him. The narrator, J. Wesley Williams, recalls the hopeful outcome and the health improvement.
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Hin
J. Wesley Williams
Prices of Provisions Across American Markets
A list of cash prices from American merchants for staple goods. Rib aldes 84c per lb, flour per barrel 4.75, sugar 9c per lb, coffee 4 to 6 lb per dollar, salt 80c to $1 per sack, livers pool salt $1.10 per sack, corn 8c per bushel, tallow 4c per lb, hides 101g centa per lb, chickens 20-25c, eggs 12½ to 15c per dozen, meal 85c per bushel, bran 1.3 per 100 lb, hay 1.5 per cwt, sweet potatoes 75c per bushel, rice 1 to 1.5 lb per dollar, syrup 4c per gallon, barrel worth 40c per gallon, speckled peas 75c per bushel, Irish potatoes 45-60c per peck, lard 10c per lb, yarn 5c per yard.
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Americas
Georgia
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Pele Hone
SK. Smith
Leesburg
Capt. T. Myers
DB. Green
Chokee
J. KR. Allen
Abbeville
J.C. Laytell
J. N. Clements
Richland
Wrerly Recorder
Fuller
Rogers
Newberry
Marion Jenkins
Baconton
Westbrook
Judge Clark
Cuthbert
B.J. Baldwin
Yaris, Texas
Col
W.T. Davenport
W. Lamar
Rone
HL Cy Bagley
Mrs. Lamar
Wiley Chambliss
St. Valentine's Dany
Wrnxty Reconpen
Ast
J. R. Mineter & Co
F. W.kiffin
Fletch
Fp, Dwyer
St Paul
Minnesota
ALS
W. JL. Clayton
Atlanta
Supt
Southern Express Co
W. W. Thulbert
A. G. Barker
Madison
Wisconsin
U.S
Joiner & Nicholson’s
Dr. Hall
Macon
Stanton
J. N. B. Carson
Oglethorpe
Jennie Goodman
A. Hirsch
Tie
Hawkins House
Messrs
Mize
Dick Maxwell
R. C. McGinty
Schwarz Bros
Jeff Davis
P. C. Clegg & Co
J.B. Felder
Tunswick
A. Path, Railroad
J. L. Rust
Springfield
Ohio
Mericus
J. D. Peacock
Peacock Bron
King's Crossing
Treight
Hollis
Ansley
Dolage
Americas Society
A. S. A. Club
C. B. Wilburn
A.P.& L. Railroad
James Bailey
W. E. Murphey
W. E. Hawkins
Hawkins
A. S& A. Club
C. A. Fricker
Q. A. Coleman
J. C. Mack
A. C. Bivins
Jennie Edmundson
Dayer
Barker
St. Paul
Minn
Agnes Welch
Nannie Davis
Johnnie Davis
Polly Connally
Louise Warren
L. J. Welch
Fannie Dickinson
Charlestown
W. Va
Flora
Kate Wheatley
Madeline Boren
Lena Haynes
Ibbie Prince
Belle Coker
Carrie Brannon
Miss Butler
Nelson and Sheffield
Nannie
Lott Warren
Annie Thomas
Nina Williams
Church Street
8. D. Moore
Eagle
Phenix Milla
Columbus
Blandford
Mark Blandford
Supreme Court of Georgia
Tom Nelson
Frank Sheffield
A. S.A
Miss Agnes
City
W.B. Buchanan
State of Georgia
Americas Post Office
James Age
B—Mies
Buleaniel
Thomas Basters
L. Boyd
Charlotte Dumas
Freeman Everett
J. FE. Fusaell
Misa Julia Ostven
R—M. Robingon
Selvin Ross
Willie Suggs
Mre
Emma Steman
Ian Sovell
A. L. Simmons
Edla Schilay
Frank G. Thomas
J. B. Upsher
W—Chas. West
Cambell
J.C. Renry
P.M. Americus, Ga
Buchanan
White County
S’riday
Clark Harrison
Davenport Bros
W. F. Hill & Co
Jankim
Great Northern Lakes
Dolman
Gen. Montgomery
Chico
Bucnanan & Bean
Buchanan & Bs.v
le Mee Sens
Anes
Prendergast
Capital
Cash J. Saith
Sel
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