Died Mrs. Freak Oliver and a House Fire Destruction
Mrs. Freak Oliver died in this city after a lingering illness and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery. A five room dwelling on Mr. J. W. Batley’s plantation near the city burned Wednesday night, Mr. Turrentine and family escaped with no clothing or effects saved. The cause is unknown but thought accidental. the house recently cost $500 to $600 and was uninsured. Judge Latimer discussed road extension from Antioch to Americus with Columbus leaders, expressing optimism for the project. The county commissioners inspected the new courthouse work, condemning parts and ordering rebuilding to meet specifications. The ad urges subscriptions to the RECORDER at $1.00 per year.
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Freak Oliver
Oak Grove
Williams
J. W. Batley
Pew Court House
Bank of Southwest Georgia selects Speer as president now
At a Thursday Board meeting the Bank of Southwest Georgia decided to place President Speer in charge immediately. Speer, an old and experienced banker, has served as cashier and president for over fifteen years. His departure from Bank of Americas freed him to assume duties at once, and his old friends will find him at his new quarters.
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Bank of Southwest Georgia
President Speer
Bank of Americas
Maj. Speer
Ving
Je Bank
Atlanta
Manufacturers Association
Georgia
Glessner
Americus Recorder
Hodges
Houston Home Journal
McIntosh
Albany News
Pendleton
Valdosta Times
Rainey
Dawson Journal
Christopher
Buena Vista Patriot
Southwest Georgia
Montezuma Record
The
Recorder
Americas
Posing Out it Carpets at a Great Office Sale
A stray OCR item announces a carpet sale with bold claims of removing stock to make way for a new product line. The message mentions discounts and “Less Tax” as a lure, but the garbled text makes dates and specifics unclear. It reads like a late 19th or early 20th century classified notice from a dealer named J J Guannenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Guannenny
Staawat
Americas Preston and Lumpkin reaches toward Columbus
Judge J B Latimer director of the Americas Preston and Lumpkin railroad visits Columbus to gauge local interest in extending the line from Antioch to the city. He reports the project would cost about five thousand dollars per mile and could restore trade with regions previously lost, urging businessmen to subscribe fifty to sixty thousand dollars.
Storewide sale to make room for spring stock
To clear space for the largest stock of spring and summer goods ever shown on Americus soil, the store will sell all goods now in store below cost. W. B. Buchanan.
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Americus
W. B. Bucnanan
Mad Dog Scare Strikes 15th District Neighbors
Mr. Melton Hart reports a hydrophobia outbreak in his neighborhood after a neighbor’s mad dog bit its master and then attacked livestock. Dogs cows and cats are killed or wounded causing fear and calls for action. Hart bought an Enfield rifle and cartridges to defend stock as residents fear walking after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Hart
15Th District
Mr. Kenmore
Hart
Sumter County Grand Jury Ends In Confessions Of Concealed Weapons
In a Columbus Enquirer-Sun reminiscence, Sumter county grand jurors reveal how a plain charge on suppressing concealed weapons and gambling led to six jurors confessing to carrying concealed weapons and over a hundred true bills for gaming. The surprise included the son of an ex governor and ex congressman confessing to card gaming.
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Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Grand Jury
Sumter County
Eame
Georgia
United States
Tlne
Road to a 5000-name subscription list next January
The drive targets a 5,000 name mailing list by next January with a yearly advance price of one dollar. This fundraising or membership push emphasizes prepayment and early commitment to grow the subscriber base.
Building boom seen as six Bell Street homes planned
Recoupts man Mr O M Wheatley, contractor at the Variety Works, says he has all the work he can handle and more. He refused several extra contracts last week due to capacity. He predicts a brighter building boom this year and notes six new dwellings on Bell Street near the old fair grounds will be built soon, signaling thrift for the city.
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O. M. Wheatley
Bell Street
Lee
Forrest
Promote BV and E R R reach to our town opinion piece
An editorial urges moving the BV and E R R terminus from Andersonville to the local area. It argues the change would boost cotton receipts by about 10,000 bales, inject $400,000 into circulation, aid merchants, and require concerted citizen effort and financial backing. It asks for direct A P and L extension while avoiding Columbus, calling for unified local action.
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Americus
Andersonville
Compress Co
Aice
Columbus
Qulumbus
Birmingham
Anniston
Shefield
Neighbor Subscribes to Recorper Offer
Prompt readers to urge a neighbor to subscribe for the Recorper at one dollar annually in advance, promoting quick action and value.
Don’t extend the A P L A B to Columbus, Americus first
A letter notes opposition to extending the A P L A B line to Columbus, arguing the move shifts trade away from Americus. The writer contends Americus controls most regional trade and questions the necessity of reaching Columbus. It cautions Lumpkin as a future way station and urges keeping the line from Columbus.
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Eprrom
Enquirers Sun
A. P
Columbus
Americus
Lumpkin
Samz Mencranr
Paid up to fall costs one dollar per year
The notice states that if payment is made through last fall, the annual cost will be one dollar. It emphasizes the amount due for continued service or membership and outlines the per year rate applicable from March first.
Election endorsement for J. W. Mize as sheriff
A public endorsement supports J. W. Mize in the sheriff race, noting his experience and capacity to serve. The speaker argues poverty is not a crime and emphasizes Mize as the people's candidate who would aid the deceased sheriff’s family, despite lacking ring influence.
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Ibis
Eprtor Arcooupsa
J.W
Mize
Rings
Onn
Obituary for Mise ford at Bethal Chapel
A damaged tribute honors Mise ford, recently taken from us. Described as pure minded and unselfish, she gave a tenth of earnings to Bethal Chapel, cared for her widowed mother, and was a trusted companion to her stepfather the Rev. Washington Tharpe. Her death leaves a mournful mother in loneliness.
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Miseford
Welf
Washington Tharpe
Church
Bethal Chapel
Bocklin Arnica Sale Promises Quick Skin Remedy
Bocklin offers Arnica salve advertised as a universal cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with no pay required if not satisfied. Sold for 25 cents per box by J Eldridge.
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J. Eldridge
Mules for Sale at Local Stables by Various Traders
Six mule traders arrive at Prince Bro s Stables on Cotton Ave near the Allen House offering mules of different classes and prices. Traders include J W Jordan Americus Tenn W F Hodson Sweetwater Tenn J B White R P Fox Richmond Ky W W Lawrence Knoxville Tenn and H A Brown New York. Call on all, view and compare prices before purchasing. N G & J K Paine feb5dlw
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Prince Bro’s
J. W. Jordan
Americus
W. F. Hodson
Sweetwater Tenn
Cotton Ave
Allen House
Messrs. J. 8. White
R. P Fox
Richmond Ky
W. W. Lawrence
Knoxville Tenn
H. A. Brown
New York
N. G
J. K. Paixce
Advertised Letters in Americus Georgia 1887
State of Georgia Sumter County lists letters remaining in the Americus Post Office. Names include Dve Butler Babe Gings Mian Carry Gabanee H Mrs T J Hims Miss Ellen Higgis L Mrs Eliis Little M Miss B E Marrall P Vel Parke R Teano Rider E B Smith Meliz Took Jake Woodward J R Weston N Whitecher O Rowan. If uncalled within thirty days, letters will go to Dead Letter Office. Americus Ga Feb 6 1887.
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State of Georgia
Sumter County
Mme Simed
Amesians
Ve Butler
Sheriff Candidates Named After Local Death
We are authorized to announce W Mize as a candidate for Sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by Sheriff White’s death. Rose Morgan would serve as Deputy Sheriff. We are authorized to announce Joseph F Markett as Sheriff candidate to fill the vacancy caused by N H White’s death. If elected, M Cobb and Mrs White will occupy the jail and receive fees.
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W. Mize
Sheriff White
White
Rose Morgan
Joseph F. Markett
N. H. White
M. Cobb
Silks and Velvets Showcase at Local Shop
A local retailer highlights a fall line of Black Gros Grain Silke Sarah Silke Rhadames Silks and velvet fabrics. The assortment includes fancy striped and plain velvets with assurances of customer satisfaction and a forthcoming fall display.
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Sarah
For Sale An Excellent Family Horse and Top-Buggy
A concise sale notice offering a family horse and a top-buggy in good condition. Describes cash or collateral sale terms and invites interested buyers to view the pair with seller W. E. Bra.
Shaw's Menswear and Boots Offer Broad Dress Goods and Gloves
An old ad notes endless dress goods and ladies cloth in desirable styles. John R Shaw's offers boots and men’s wear, with John Shaw selling gloves at a dollar twenty-five. The copy emphasizes good prices and attentive service.
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St Stoe
John R; Ishaws
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Lumpkinia
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Abbeyville
Ocmulgee
Wilcox County
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Judge Latimer
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Preston
Progressive Americas
Bocklin’s
Arnica Sale
Rowan
Americus, Ga
John Dent
Petiontie John Baw
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