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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
3
Due to hard times many subscribers could not pay in time to participate. The distribution, originally set for March 4, is postponed to Monday April 5. The distribution will positively occur on April 5 and every gift advertised will be distributed. Subscribers are urged to secure tickets now.
National Cotton Planters Association president F C Morehead outlined a 1887 Great Cotton States Field Contest to Georgia and the South. Prizes total about 100000 in categories from cotton picker to best cotton gin and fertilizer, aiming to spur Southern agricultural excellence and farmer rivalry. Other notes touch Pennsylvania Republicans and colored voters potentially shifting Democratic.
The Washington Sunday Gazette lauds a gallant congressman for opposing treasury theft in the Eads ship railway case while noting committee debates. It details challenges from Crisp of Georgia and Morrow of California over translations and Mexican concessions, and alleges the plan would cede U.S. obligations worth about 37.5 million dollars with no U.S. jurisdiction, labeling the project a possible fraud.
A Dr. C. A. Estabrook column argues Ohio farmers can grow clover and timothy in Southwest Georgia. It cites a W. H. Wheeler experiment on hard red clay proving success despite adversity, noting thicker stands and thrifty growth. The piece contends Georgia hay via crab grass costs less and challenges Ohio skepticism.
Chronicle note on the past week's cotton activity through February 19 shows total receipts at 102,524 bales, down from the prior weeks. Interior towns' receipts reached 57,858 bales. old stocks declined by 3,574 bales. Plantations since September 1, 1885 total 4,876,800 bales. Imports into continental parts were 78,000 bales. Market trends show continued decline with weak Liverpool and Manchester reports, limited buying, and spot quotations dropping 1 1/16 to 1 3/16 cents.
From Enterprise Estzavntse Lex Co Ga Feb 22 1886 Mrs Kersey wife of Mr Alfred Kersey deceased died at her home in Leo county February 18 1886 after a severe illness of nearly three months. Born in Roberson county North Carolina March 1 1809 she had long resided in the county. A kindly amiable woman who bore her afflictions with patience and faith and leaves a large family of children and grandchildren. The writer recalls her kindness and a faithful physician aided in her care. A poetic tribute follows reflecting sorrow and hope in heaven. AMEND.
A rabid dog caused chaos near Hatcher Station on a Sunday, biting several dogs and prompting residents to flee toward Monticello before the animal was killed. The report also covers farming activity, corn planting, gardening, a visit from Miss Edna Guerry, hunting stories, guano shipments, and a Monticello Sunday school attendance of 103, with ongoing station work and community notes.
Bronwood Georgia reports arrival of a telegraph office with Mrs E K Smith as operator and a cautious forecast of a dry year from local farmers. A train incident injures Conductor Flournoy near Tucker's wood rack. Prohibitionist satire blames whisky for buggy wrecks, but investigators find mule and horse causes. E J H.
Hiram Cameron of Columbus Georgia credits Electric Bitters with curing three years of stomach and kidney troubles after five bottles. Major A B Reed of West Liberty Kentucky praises it for a long standing kidney issue. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by E J Eldridge.
From Oglethorpe Ga February 23 readers hear missives about Bainbridge visits and local life. A new postmistress H Willis takes charge while Miss Exma Massey returns home. Farmers prepare for harvest as guano shipments keep town perfumed. Two merchants lose money on a Louisiana State Lottery ticket provoking a wild public reaction. The writer ends with fond farewells and a toast of teeth as tokens.
A roundup notes dangers of children on moving trains, a Texas mule found after seven miles along Odchookee creek, and a violent Saturday night negro supper altercation causing injuries and arrests. It reports the A P L railroad progress to Lumpkin depot, the first passenger train arrival with a salute, and early railroad optimism for local growth.
Sheriff Dan Davis lists multiple Webster county tax sales in Preston and surrounding areas. Proceedings cover lots and fractions across districts, including parcels owned by Shelly Diller and W H D Distonker, with taxes from 1885, 1886 and earlier. Notices specify levy by Tax Collector H F Cosby, sale times, and property descriptions across districts 18 and 24 in Webster county Georgia.
Administrator GEO. E. DENNARD announces a sale by court auction in Prenton Webstit County Gi on the first Tuesday of March next within legal hours. Property listed is Lot 160 Pine Tenth District Wsbelee, formerly owned by John R Laverets, for heirs of the estate. Feb 1, 1880.
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