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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
4
JornER and NicHolson advertise a fresh lot of apples bananas and oranges with the largest stock of fancy groceries in town inviting customers for a trial. The note seeks monthly shoppers to boost repeat business.
The Supreme Court has reached the Southwestern Circuit but will not hear cases until February 24. Seventeen cases from this circuit are listed and attorneys have been notified to attend court on that date.
Mrs. Sarah Spencer, likely Sumter county s oldest white resident, died Wednesday night at her Seventeenth district home aged about 88. Cause listed as old age. Also notes a petty theft arrest, a dog sale, nuisance removal notice, and a tramp jailed for drunkenness with lenient terms.
Western Union telegraph office schedules see staffing shifts as Mr Allan arrives from New York to replace transferred operator Mr O V Canova who moves to Athens. Dawson’s Mr J A Cloud starts as additional operator to begin duties after arrival. A dog sale features Mr J P Chapman buying pointer Clipper from John Walker, while previous buyer Robert is recalled. A buggy breakdown near Judge Pilsbury’s residence on Felder street ends with Tom Stallings riding the horse to town while Neil Carter walks.
A two inch long bluish insect gathers at electric arc lights, emitting a strong odor when crushed. It flies to glare, falls stunned, then wanders. dogs reportedly eat them. Observed wherever electric lighting is used, the bug draws curiosity and commentary from locals and scientists alike.
Amicably adjusted dispute ended late Monday evening with Brown French and Co settling with Mr Post. Fire loss covered by $3,000 insured goods in two companies and $5,000 stock and fixtures. $1,800 received from insurers nearly covers the loss. Building owned by Mrs Hamil partly insured. Work continues on repairs while damaged stock is offered at reduced prices. City sidewalk issue plaguing pedestrians remains unresolved without grade standards. Governor noted: Revomper remarks about Albany Cordele railroad could affect Americus trade. Supreme Court set hearings for new trials in several cases on February 20. John Green murder, Sam Valentine arson, Lewis Moore attempted rape, Walter Ford arson. Hill Thomas rape appeal denied.
The article attacks Dave Dudley and his Washington endorsements as pretenses used by Republicans to secure his postmaster appointment in Americus. It cites Dudley’s court records and alleged endorsements, notes disputes within Washington and Americus, and accuses Clarkson and political allies of manipulating support to gain the nomination and confirmation.
Patrons complain about lax stopping at street crossings by electric cars. Rainy weather forces riders to wade through mud to the pavement, mud staining shoes and clothing. The issue is notable at Wheatley’s corner where a curve exists. cars stop ahead of the crossing, not at the crossing, causing delays and discomfort.
Classified notice for a drugstore listing drugs and patent medicines offered at reasonable prices by Goon's Pharmacy located at 439 Cotton Avenue.
Captain Bagley receives General Orders No 9 and No 10 from Adjutant General Kell. The first directs April reporting on June encampment attendance and fatigue uniforms, with blanks and certified copies required. The second clarifies enlistment laws, defines who may be enlisted, and mandates certified enlistment papers and oath before a commissioned officer.
A Sumter County farmer, after heavy drinking in Americus, mistook dish water and a dish rag for pot liquor and drank a kettle full. His wife, finding his supper untouched, learned he had mistaken the kitchen contents. He later joked he could not tell dish water from pot liquor and vowed to turn over a new leaf.
Discussion over the electric bug inspired a short Recouper article. Live specimens were shown and examined by many, confirming it as an insect not previously known in the area. Captain Ed Littleton identified it as the Mexican roach and recalled past sightings nearby.
The street railway generator engine at the electric plant broke down yesterday at 1 10 pm, causing no cars to run yesterday afternoon and last night. The broken piston resulted from a motor man opening the motor suddenly. Parts will be shipped from Atlanta. engineer Will Jackson stopped the engine and found the damaged cylinder head. A second story note reports a separate accident at Jones Shingle Factory in Lester where a colorful boy about eighteen had his right arm caught and broken by belting.
Washington officials will not send an inspector to Americus to question Dudley’s character. Clarkson says backers among Americus’s leading citizens justify the appointment of the black David A. Dudley as postmaster, and Judge Crisp plans another protest tomorrow.
A local gathering saw enlistment papers signed and officers elected for the Americus Light Infantry on Thursday night. Names include First Lieut. C. C. Clay and Second Lieut. W. M. Jones, with a full slate of sergeants, corporals, and staff.
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