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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1887

Page

7

Death of Mrs Perry near Americus and local notices

Mrs. Perry of near Americus died Sunday after a weeks long illness. She was sister in law to Mr. R. J. Perry and leaves a husband and several small children. Her remains were interred at Oak Grove cemetery yesterday at 10 AM. Also reports a Smithville business failure with liabilities above 7500 and assets around 4000 after a mortgage to F. M. Farley. Also notes show new subscription drive at 1.00 yearly and circus train incident with a damaged fender and rewards for a suspect.

Peath Perry Allen Perry R. J. Perry Oak Grove Smithville Messrs Evans & Paul F. M. Farley Savannah Albany News Preston Irvin Athens

Death of Col Beajah B Hinton prompts court notices

The October adjourned term of Sumter Superior court convened with Judge Fort presiding and Solicitor General Hudson representing the State. Resolutions on the death of Col Beajah B. Hinton were adopted, with remarks by several judges and citizens. The court adjourned early. a similar action will be taken for the late Judge Hawkins. A Sunday School Convention planning meeting was held in Americus for the Georgia State Sunday School Association to be hosted next April. Additional notes cover railroad talks, the A P & L road bridge contract, and Georgia Midland discussions with Brunswick & Western.

Sumter Fort Hudson B. B. Hinton Meesrs C. B. Hudson H. Wilkinson J.C. Mathews J.r.mccorkle Willis A. Hawkins Col Beasjah B. Hinton C. B. Hopson N. James Denson B. H. Witkinson J.C. Maruins Allen Fort Bank of Southwest Georgia Georgia State Sunday School Association J. W. Wheatley Grigsby E. Thomas, Jr Enq Columbus Thomas Americus A. M. Williams Presbyterian Church J. W. Whartey Pres T. Lori Wannen Secoty Brunswick Herald Gaddia Brunswick & Western Road New York Georgia Midland Broungick & Weotarn

Raising the Trestle and Rail Work Progress

The A P L trestle on the Eastern extension rises with 110 bents over 1400 feet. Half the tie work is done, rails due tomorrow, first train to cross Thursday. Contractor Coulter departs for Flint River to build another bridge. A five thousand foot river crossing plans iron drawcenter. Also notes convicts Mingo Meanders and Shep Fletcher, a theatre worm candy mishap, and subscription reminder before March 1.

A. R. Coulter Flint River

Water supply and kidney health warning in old well case

An early warning links tainted well water to widespread disease and calls kidneys the true blood purifiers. The text warns that filter failures do not remove poison, urging Warner's safe cure as a remedy and highlighting Bright's disease as a recurring threat from polluted water and poor drainage.

A. Lattimore New York State Board of Health Warner Bright

Weexzy Recorper and Local Shops Offer Bargains

Local ads tout low prices and broad stock at Weexzy Recorper and nearby merchants. References to clothing, remedies, hats, silks, velvets, and goods like Yellowstone Kits Pads and Snake Oil fill the page along with horse for sale and whiskey offerings from Kentucky distilleries.

Sheriff Candidates Named After Death of Local Sheriff

The committee announces J W Mize as a sheriff candidate to fill the vacancy caused by Sheriff White’s death. Rose Morgan is not named as deputy. Joseph F P Markett is also announced as a sheriff candidate to fill the vacancy left by N H White, with Thos M Cobb as deputy and Mrs White to occupy the jail and receive jail fees.

J. W. Mize Sheriff White

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