AMR UICTS RECORDER AND WEEKLY AD RATES
The AMRuICTS Recorder and Weekly advertise daily and weekly issues with circulation across Southwest Georgia. The Daily is issued every morning except Mondays at 86 per month or 0 per year, and the Weekly Recorder is issued every Friday at 1.00 per year in advance. Published by H.C. Storey in American, the paper serves Sumter, Webster, Marion, and surrounding counties.
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Amruicts Recorder 1A
Econder
Weexly
Georgia
Bumbter, Lee, Terre
Stewart, Webster, Schley, Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
American Post-Omce
H.C. Storey
Private School Card and Local Notices
The item lists Prof Geo J Winkler opening a private school and notes a street railway tools bill received by Mayor Felder. It highlights advertised bargains from Honest John and Cheap Charlie and reports a new trial granted to Mr Watkins of Lee County on a murder conviction.
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Geo. J. Winkler
Felder
Honest John
Cheap Charlie
Watkins
Lee
Supreme Court
Sobnson Farm Sold for Street Railway Lot Development
Mr. H. R. Sobnson sold his farm south of the city to Americus Street Railroad Company. The buyers plan to lay out the land into town lots for development and use by the railroad project.
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H. R. Sobnson
Americus Street Railroad Company
Promoted Mr Ben Campbell to Book-Keeper on Road Staff
Mr Ben Campbell formerly in the freight depot of the 8 A M road has been promoted to book keeper in the general office of that road. The move follows several months in the freight depot and reflects a shift to administrative duties.
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Ben Campbell
Real Estate sale and local business notes
Yesterday Mrs C F Foster bought a building lot east of Dr Burt’s residence on Felder street for a future handsome dwelling. Geo D Wheatley of the New York Store bought part of damaged Bee Hive goods. L A & A R freight trains now run twice daily to meet rising freights. Cotton buyers hired itinerant phrenologist Prof Robinson to examine bumps but Col Robur tus Oliver’s absence left it incomplete. Dr R C Black promotes South American corn as early and prolific, available from him or drug stores. Holley Eubanks implicated in Chas Blackman’s escape case, brought from Albany and jailed at the Bass House.
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C. F. Foster
W. P. Burt
Felder Street
Geo. D. Wheatley
New York
Robinson
Col
Roburtus Oliver
R.C. Black
Holley Eubanks
Chas, Blackman
Albany
Bass House
Moving In and Market Notes from Ellaville
Yesterday Mrs. Davis of Ellaville moved in a wagonload of shrubbery geraniums and plants while Mr. Davis plans to occupy the newly purchased residence on Jackson Street by March first. Arthur Rylander departs for Baltimore Philadelphia New Jersey New York and Boston to buy spring and summer stock of shoes and bats returning via Washington to attend the inaugural ball. The hotel company’s incorporators remain silent on progress though funds may be raised without delaying subscriptions. A light verse aside notes Dr Bali’s Cough Syrup as a cordial remedy.
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Davis
Ellaville
Speer
Jackson Street
Arthur Rylander
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New Jersey
New York
Boston
Washington
Deers Rope Train Scene and Dissolution Of Rose Holt
Yesterday morning on the 8 A M train from Abbeville two deer buck and doe ran alongside for a distance near Seville delighting passengers who likened it to a Western prairie. The firm Rose Holt dissolved by mutual consent Holt retiring. Rose now in charge with all debts. Stock to be sold at and below cost. call Mr Rose.
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Abbeville
Seville
Wee
Rose & Holt
Holt
Roar
Evansville firm starts river craft for government
During this week Messrs. M. A. Sweeney & Bro. of Evansville Indiana will commence work building two snag boats two dumping scows and two drilling barges for the government One of each boat will be used on the Flint and Chattahoochee rivers The work will be done on Flint river near the 6 A M railroad bridge.
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Messrs. M. A. Sweeney & Bro
Evansville
Indiana
Flint
Chattahoochee
Flint River
Poor Friendship road forces traders to Buena Vista
Citizens complain the Friendship road is in poor condition and almost impassable in places. Locals grind Friendship to trade in Americas, but bad roads push them toward Buena Vista. Call to road commissioners to act.
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Friendship
Americas
Buena Vista
Bond election notice referenced by Brunswick Appeal
Statement laments lack of input from Veritas Voter and Tax-Payer critics ahead of next month’s bond election. The writer notes that supporters’ croakers are dead, extinguished by the water works and urges timely public discussion.
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Veritas
Brunswick
Water Notice and Local Improvements in Columbus
Water applicants must obtain a permit from the superintendent before plumbers tap the main. City crossings should be shoveled to keep them clean in muddy weather. Columbus firemen plan a May tournament with visiting teams from our sister city as a distraction from improvements ahead. Freddie Davenport plans to upgrade his Cotton Avenue drug store with a new floor. Andersonville election results may be declared no election due to improper ticketing at the fence.
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Americas
Firemen of Columbus
Freddie Davenport
Cotton Avenue
New Locomotives Ordered by 8 A. M Road
President Hawkins announced a contract with Rhode Island Locomotive Works for two heavy freight engines of standard gauge. Each engine costs about $9 000, signaling a substantial business deal. Two Iron gang workers named John Land and Jack Fielder were arrested for fighting and jailed. their case heads before the Mayor today.
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Hawkins
Rhode Island Locomotive Works
Iron Gang
Savanonah and
Western Road
John Land
Jack Fielder
Veteran photographer Van Riper offers new service
The notice praises Prof. Van Riper as a veteran photographer with a new offering. An adjacent medical advert promotes Salvation Oil claiming it relieves back pain from sudden spinal wrenching. The oil is sold in 25 cent bottles by all druggists.
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Salvation Oil
Lie bill retracts false report and calls for accountability
Yesterday the party that started the report accusing Dr. Maynard of Abbeville of having three wives signed a Me bill retracting all that was claimed. The piece questions if the retraction will repair the harm caused by unfounded accusations and warns that the accuser deserves punishment for the lie. The same column notes the Jekyl and Hyde company stranded in Albany and reports local business changes, including a liquor stock sale and the transition to a new firm expected to keep trade steady.
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Dr. Maynard
Abbeville
Maynard
Falahoods
Bomtelmes
Eufaula Times
Dr. Jekyl and
Mr. Hyde
Albany
Western Beef Contract inked with Parker & Co
Weastern Beef official Mr. R. A. Malone of Macon signed with W. J. Parker & Co. to supply the finest Western dressed beef. The arrangement is seen as important for local meat supply and warmth of meat. Malone, once of Americus, is a familiar, profitable figure to local citizens.
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Weastern Beef
R. A. Malone
Big Rush at ArcorpveR Job Office Increases Output
For three months the ArcorpveR job office has boomed with a double force at work. Three presses operate from morning until night to meet demand. The goal is to speed up production and do more work soon.
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Arcorpver
Local News Briefs From Americus City
New Plain Canary Seed arrives as Stewart county farmers Messia T L Morton and San Marshal visit Americus guests of Capt T J Brannon they brought nearly a hundred bales of cotton Captain purchased it The A A Club hosts a German for Mr R 2 B Yall leaving for Atlanta this Sunday Fricker Bros store lists the invitation New Pavement being laid by M S Hunter at the new courthouse height three inches thick Supt Hawkins narrowly escapes a fall from the water tower Advice for mothers Mrs Wixstows Soor...mary AP teething remedy sold at 25 cents per bottle
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Messia
T. L. Morton
San Marshal
Stewart County
City
T. J. Brannon
Columbus
Americus
A. A. Club
R. 2 B. Yall
Atlanta
Fricker Bro.x
Violent Night Among Rail Hands in Americus
In Americus two railroad gangs clashed after a Friday night ball at a colored woman’s house near Hampton street. Louis Patterson was dangerously cut during a fight with Savannah and Western workers, then a youngster named Gene Crowder was shot in the leg as the rival crowd left. Police pursue suspects with clues scarce.
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Americus
Savannah and Western Road
Macon
Hampton Street
Savannah
Louis Patterson
Louis
Gene Crowder
Need for a Catholic church in Americus prompts gift offer
A prominent Americus Catholic says an elegant church building would attract new residents. He notes Catholics are willing to move there, but without a house of worship they relocate elsewhere. He adds that a donor gifting a lot could guarantee a church soon rises on it.
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Americus
Bookkeeper Dan Suber Resigns for Savannah Rail Job
Dan Suber resigns as bookkeeper at the 8 A M railroad office in Americus this Wednesday. He accepts a billing office position with the 8 F W road in Savannah, praised for his railroad knowledge and performance. The managers note his value and extend best wishes for success in his new post.
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Dan Suber
Savannah
Suber
Americus
Kind Act and Americus Bank Promotion Highlight Albany News
Mr Ealy of Ealy and Brickens aided the Dr Howard combination in Albany by giving sixty dollars to cover expenses, showing a generous side in business. Also, Frank Shefeld, son of Captain J W Shef Weld, is named cashier at First National Bank of Albany succeeding H H Collier who resigned for ill health, signaling a promising future.
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Ealy
Ealy & Brickens Company
Dr. Howard
Albany
Americus
Frank Shefeld
First National Bank of Albany
H. H. Collier
Frank
J. W. Shef- Weld
Americas
Burglar Strikes Andersonville Store for Meat Flour
Dr B L Joiner postmaster at Andersonville reports a Friday night burglary. Back door broken open, meat flour and other goods stolen, along with about ten dollars in postage stamps. He suspects a specific person and will pursue a legal action of notable significance.
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Andersonville
B. L. Joiner
Guerry's Bridge Repairs Start Near Muckalee Creek
Work will begin on repairing the old Guerry bridge on Muckalee creek about two miles from the city. The bridge has been nearly impassable for some time and will be restored to first class condition. Ambers are being hauled there to commence work immediately.
Dudley from Americus seeks office after Harrison win
Indianapolis report from the Loulaville Courier-Journal details D A Dudley of Americus Georgia in Indianapolis to pressure Gen Harrison. Dudley says he and fellow Harrison supporters see the South’s Republican base as Black and demand offices for themselves and their allies, warning against white allies losing patronage and vowing trouble if offices are withheld.
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Indianapolis
Loulaville Courier-Journal
D. A. Dudley
Americus, Ga
Indianapolia
Gen
Harrison
Dudley
Americus
Chicago
South
Ascension Date Shift Prompts Publicity for Fisk
Prof Fisk changes his ascension date in the city from February 20 to February 23 to ensure thorough advertisement. He has many years in the business and subscription funds are raised to cover expenses. Letters from smaller towns request an ascension visit after the current city event.
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Fisk Ban
Street Railway to Open Lands Near Americus
Management announced that tools have been shipped to start street railway work at once. Rails will arrive in a couple of days, and dummy engines are expected to run through Americus streets soon. The line will reach previously inaccessible lands, making building lots affordable and reachable.
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Americus
Two Thousand Pounds Local Cured Meats Arrive
A shipment of two thousand pounds of homemade country cured shoulders and hams arrived at Buciwannan and BEuts, Danaltes, for local distribution and sale.
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Buciwannan & Beuts
Danaltes
Negro assaulted man with ax in county incident
Sunday morning in the seventeenth district, J B Torbert ordered a visiting colored man Simon Marison off his property. Marison seized an axe and advanced on Torbert, who leaped a fence to safety as a neighbor intervened. A assault and battery and attempt to murder warrant was filed Monday, Marison arrested and jailed. Also news of storage warehouse contract awarded to J M Stanford for Measra PLC Clegg & Co and W Glover Co, with construction beginning opposite the S A M depot. An ad urges Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for malaria and fatigue.
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J. B. Torbert
Simon Marison
Torbert
J. M. Stanford
Measra, PLC
Clegg & Co
T. W. Glover
S.A. M.reight
Americus Glows as Brunswick Seaport Rival in 1900s Brisk Outlook
A Brunswick Times correspondent praises Americus Georgia for its rapid growth and strong civic assets. He notes population around 7,000, booming real estate, major cotton trade, two cotton compresses, a guano factory, a large seed mill, an ice plant, and its own railroad with six steamers to Brunswick. The piece extols water works, a 130 foot water tower, and plans for manufacturing, while stressing friendly ties with Brunswick and Americus’s role as a regional hub. He forecasts Americus as a leading Southwest Georgia city with ambitions to rival Macon and support Brunswick as a premier southern seaport.
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Brunswick Timey
Americus
Bruswick
Savannah
North Georgia
Athens
Rome
Abbeville
Bruswick-by-the-Sea
County Court House
Fulton and Bibb
Court House
Court House Square
Brunswick
Macon
Georgia
Bronewick
Old Georgia
South
Newport
Rye Beach
Brunswick Road
Brantwick
Bt. Simons
Ameri ‘Uv
Capitiel Whiperces Mahchion
Felt Fort
Myrick
Glessner
Atluthera
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W. CL. Ulessnen
Ealter
Omerat Organ of
Sumter County
Webster County
Dr. Bali
van Riper
Witutrorp, MarryEews & Co
I. R. Cain
Bloom Brown
R. L. McLeod & Co
Cook
Hunter
David
WIL Iford, Marthews & Co
Brown
Meritas
Calvin Carter
Breun & Grice
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