Aukiicea Recorder and Weekly Recouper Advertised in Southwest Georgia
The Recorder daily and weekly publications ran year round with the Daily, except Mondays, and the Weekly issued each Thursday for $1.00 per year in advance. The paper claimed the largest circulation in Southwest Georgia, targeting Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Stewart, Webster, Bobbie, Marion, Macon, Dooly and Wilcox counties. Entered as post-hialan class matter in Americus. Address inquiries to H. Storey, Publisher.
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Aukiicea Recorder
Damy Cordem I
I T
Georgia
Sumter, Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Bobley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and
Marriage of Dr B L Joiner and Misa Gussie Wesson
A notice from Andersonville reports the marriage of Dr B L Joiner and Misa Gussie Wesson. The piece also notes a relocation of freight and passenger depots for A P L road to Finn street and Jackson street respectively, under the New Order of Things.
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B. L. Joiner
Misa Gussie Wesson
Andersonville
Finn Street
Jackson Street
Base Ball Convention in Georgia to meet in Macon
The Georgia State League needs city representatives to convene in Macon on the fourth Monday of the month. Send inquiries to the Base Ball Department, Daily Telegraph, Macon, Ga. The note summarizes a call for participants and contact details.
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Georgia
Macon
Dally Telegraph
Water Works Bonds Sold to Baltimore Bankers
Water Works bonds amounting to $30,000 were sold in full to John A. Hambleton & Co., bankers of Baltimore. Mr Berry, representing the firm, spent several days in Americus and praised the city and its prospects, promising easy sale of future bonds if Americus issues more. With funds secured, work on the water works is expected to start soon.
Americus Emerges As Wholesale Trade Hub In Southwest Georgia
The city shows growth as its rail links and low freight allow local merchants like G W Glover to compete with Atlanta and Macon. Glover’s six room wholesale grocery house uses a three story setup with elevator and rear unloading to serve dealers, not consumers, while H H Brady, a Irwin county farmer, visits Americus and foresees it becoming the metropolis of Southwest Georgia.
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Americus
Georgia
Atlanta
Macon
G. W. Glover
Barlow Block
Jackson Street
Glover
Brunswick
Ocmulgee
H. H. Brady
Irwin County
Brady
Tifton
Our Jug Trade in Americus
The jug trade in Americus is small but profitable, divided among several houses. Daily shipments of twenty five to fifty jugs go out by express, and the eastward expansion of the A P L road has boosted activity. Jugs on hand bring relief to one dealer while others suffer freight delays and occasional shortages.
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Americus
A Nica Little Trip On the A P L Road Outing
Sunday afternoon a party of Americas people took the 4:00 p m train to Huntington, returning at 6:00 p m. It was an impromptu excursion yet enjoyed by all. The A P L has long been popular and quick to assemble trips, a sign of its prosperity.
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Huntington
Two Men Killed At Crossing In Americas
Two colored men, Simon Shines and Alec Crittenden, were killed when a Buena Vista construction train backed into them at the Lee street crossing in Americas on February 7, 1888. The coroner and jury found the men died from injuries sustained on the railroad incident, with Hammock as conductor and Hussey as engineer. The funeral was noted as the largest colored funeral procession in Americas.
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Macon
Americus
Lee Street
Buena Vista
Simon Shines
Alec Crittenden
Southwestern
Buena Vista Construction
Abe Crittenden
Alec
Simon
W. G. Ragan
Arthur Morris
Frist
Katie Montgomery
Burt Price
Burt
Katie
Simon Shince
W. H. Hammock
W.L. Hussey
Alively Tussle Ends in Capture of Gus Wrist
Gus Wrist a known felon associated with concealed weapon and past trouble was captured after a Friday night confrontation with officers at Mr. Bassen's yard. A struggle ensued with Sheriff Markett Policemen Smith Feagin and Wick, culminating in Wrist being restrained and jailed to await chain gang assignment.
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Gus Wrist
Tom Baiaden
Gus
Smith and
Feagin
Sheriff Markett
Smith
Billy
A Favored Clime Warns About Harsh Winter Weather
Mr A B Harrold reports a severe cold spell in the Northern States with temperatures near twenty four degrees below zero and widespread ice. New York streets froze over causing frequent falls and icy hazards while a bay channel froze nine inches overnight. He notes farmers in warmer regions are growing early vegetables, urging gratitude for milder winters.
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A. B. Harrold
Wi’ i
New York
Longstand
Hamstead
Printing shop vows big growth and bright future for Americus
The Recorder Presshouse announces a near doubling of business since January and a plan to expand its office to rival larger cities. It reports ample stock, telegraph orders, and readiness to handle all printing needs with a full line of papers and envelopes. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is advertised as daily prescribed by physicians for its claimed components.
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Ming
Recorder
PustisHixe House
Americus
Dr. Bull
The Americus Telephone Exchange grows fast in Americus
The Americus Telephone Exchange, opened December 20, rapidly expanded from a handful of subscribers to sixty by last week with plans for fifty more lines. Manager Walker reports fifty-two current subscribers and eight more to come, noting Americus stands by the exchange as the best town in Georgia. Only one subscriber discontinued, Dr. F L Wisdom who moved to Texas. All subscribers are satisfied and the company aims to increase prosperity and usefulness under a capable manager.
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Isat. Ip
Walker
Americus
Georgia
F. L. Wisdom
Texas
Darkey Henry Young Steals Horse and $1025 Box
Saturday morning Henry Young, a plantation worker, rode off with a horse from Mr. Bagley’s stable after deceitful visit to the Bagley residence. He carried away a $1025 savings box from the stable, rode to Stewart's crossing, then took the train to Leesburg. Arrest telegrams were sent and his fate is expected to be settled soon.
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Darkey
Henry Young
H. C. Bagley
Mr. Bagley
Young
Leesburg
Henry
Enterprising Reporter Earns Bakery and Cake Honor
Mr K L Stanfield, foreman turned general agent and reporter, secured a scoop on a double homicide at Lee Street crossing. After hours, he learned details, wrote and printed an extra, distributed it to carriers, then slept. The Recorder lauds his initiative and deserves acknowledgment.
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K. L. Stanfield
Reecorver
Lee Street
Central
The
Recorder
Mean Trick Strips Trees From Farlow Street Lawn
A reported mean act stripped trees planted along the street from Col. Hawkins residence to Mr. Greene’s. Trees pulled by roots and cast into the road. The crime described as highly contemptible, with threats on the perpetrator. Also an ad notes 40 inch wide white lawn at 6c, offered at 9c.
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Farlow
Col
H. Hawkins
GRAND EXCURSION TO ABBEVILLE ON WEDNESDAY
The A P and L railroad plans a Wednesday February 22 excursion from Americus to Abbeville with a morning departure and evening return. The trip offers views of the Ocmulgee and nearby sights. Western branch travelers may overstay February 21 night. band accompaniment possible. schedule to be announced.
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Americus
Abbeville
Ocmulgee
Bass
Hall Buchanan Marriage at Suena Vista Hotel
Miss Carrie Buchanan wed John M Hall in a 7 15 p m ceremony in the parlor of the Commercial Hotel amid family and invited friends. They will reside with Mrs K W Lowe while starting married life. The couple received warm wishes as friends praised both and compared them to a happy voyage begun on matrimony’s sea.
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Branswick
G. M. Hay
Commercial House
Artesian House
Albany
Brunswick
Houston
Americas
Americus Mayor Kills Deer on Blythe Island Hunt
Yesterday morning a hunting party from Americus headed by Mayor Felder and including Mesers O Shaughnessy Ieighet Mormaon Fisher Harrison Goodyear Dart Wright Tison Hopkins and others went to Blythe Island to hunt. Despite high winds the party returned with a 75 pound deer killed by Mayor Felder in full view of the Oglethorpe. Seven others were observed but not within range.
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Hainawick
Felder
Mesers
O'Shaughnessy
Ieighet
Mormaon
Fisher
Harrison
Messrs. Goodyear
Dart
Wright
Tison
Hopkins
Blythe Island
Americus
Oglethorpe
Brunswick Steamboat Stock Drive Nears Target
Mayor Dunn told The Trenawick Journal that the new steamboat project has $9,000 already subscribed and another $1,000 expected today. He urged remaining residents to subscribe promptly to avoid letting the enterprise fail for lack of a small sum. He emphasized Brunswick would gain much from the venture.
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Trenawick Journal
Dunn
Journal
Brunswick
The New Depot Opens for A. P. & L. Trains
Starting Monday the A. P. & L. will run all trains from the Jackson street crossing and abandon the Central depot except for freight transfers. The new depot offers convenience for travelers and will reduce the railroad’s trouble. All round freight must go to the new depot where it is promptly handled. Mr. E. L. Guerry is named depot agent. The facility is a valued addition to the city, filling a long vacant space.
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Jackson Street
Central Depot
E. L. Guerry
Baptist Church Seeks Bids For New Edifice
The Baptist congregation invites bids for a new church building with two proposed plans. One brick edifice priced at 18000 dollars and a frame option about half that cost. The church aims for a handsome, convenient structure meeting potential needs.
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New Baptist Church
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F Hallor
Sumter
Ometal Organ
Green
Chokee
Arthur Simmons
P. R. Standfield
R. P. Tondee
Boney Hudson
A “Papaan Elgar Ae J. A. D.F. Divumoni
B. C. Adams
B. H. Brown
Ald. Shipp
Dawson Manufacturing Co
Frank Hall
Alabama
Clayton
Americus Guano Factory
Exchange
Hawkins House
Mize & Shaw
W, Glover
Gus Wrights
Fister M
Americus Telephone
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