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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
4
Americus Georgia drudgists and apothecaries J A and D EF Davenport promote fresh garden seeds from Landreth's and the Southern Seed Company. They offer patent medicines and toilet soaps with special low prices for country stores. Also tout eye salve and powders.
The Well reports 1000 feet of casing and 1400 feet of drill pipe laid, with focus on finishing Well No 1 and starting new work. Lumpkin locals discuss extending pipe from a nearby spring to supply an artesian well at minimal cost. Also notes a Terrell county death, Mrs. J. H. Nelms, and a local infant burial for Mr. A A Wheeler's family.
Five men loaded freight all day as two trains departed full and several cars were left. Much of yesterday’s freight went to Luwpkin and Stewart counties, consisting of heavy groceries and merchandise formerly sold in Columbus and Batania, now offered by American merchants. The A. P. & L. 18 shows strong business with stock in demand and bonds near par.
The County Sunday School Association gathers at Mountain Spring church on the fourth Friday of this month. Hospitable communities will host visitors from surrounding counties with a wide attendance expected if weather allows. Programs promised are unusually instructive and officers and local committees invite all interested persons to attend.
Aimee Mamzelle drew the largest house of the season Tuesday in Southwest Georgia with a praised performance. The lead and cast Eva the audience with polished acting and smooth delivery while the manager kept order and the evening ended with hearty laughter. Reynolds the Sign Painter offered duplications of work by Mr Mumbelli. Also promotional notices for Millerys Ladies Fat Hall and Feathers Wings Birds Ornaments at John R Siew’s.
A mixed Americus bulletin notes local notices and events. Baird's Minstrels draw two thousand fans, concerts and seats sell out. trains bring pay troops to Americus. regional figures include Congressman Crisp and journalist updates. Obituaries report Mrs. Caroline Wheeler, 76, in East Americas. Lumpkin visitants extend fellowship, and railroad plans surface amid broader Georgia chatter.
Mrs. F. E. Burke returned from Florida yesterday. Mrs. B. J. Baldwin left for Paris Texas yesterday. Mrs. J. J. Sullivan of Atlanta visits friends here. Mrs. R C. Black of Talladega is visiting. Dr. Walker of Sanderaville plans relocation. Mrs. C. D. Burnette left for Texas after weeks here. Mr. W. A. Green of Chokes visited Friday. He lives on the river and jokes about city airs. Mr. A. W. Latimer, editor of the Lumpkin Independent, is in the city for a few days for his paper. The Independent, an established Stewart county paper, has strong circulation and influence. merchants should advertise there to reach Stewart county readers.
The complete list of unclaimed letters held at the American Post Office is published. Items include Barker Monk Bird Conela Mrs Boniley Babe Bryant M W O Conigham B Calvin Carrier Miss Charl ey Davis 8 D E Earley Scharlett H Mrs English R B Hangabrook Henry Hixon A G Hern Tomson J Tacob J J Johnson Bettie Mrs K Kinticke Queen Miss L Lewis Perry Leo Miss M Marcellary Geo 8 Mayors Susta Misa Morria 0 D Neeley George R Rice Jane Mra P Parks Mary Miss 8 Sarton Ott W Smith Dollars neigh In Setee Wekiers plctas sy advatfieed Teliert J C Rower P M Asemont Ga Pobruary 21th 184
A fragmented pamphlet argues Potash and Potash Mixtures as safe blood remedies for poisons and diseases, opposing critics who call it poisonous. The text praises B B B’s efficacy against blood poisons like scrofula rheumatism and malaria, claiming medical support and criticizing opponents for lacking belief and money.
Central Railroad Company plans to use its artesian well at the depot to feed a new water system. Hydraulic pumps will raise water thirty three feet into large tanks and two stand pipes, enabling engines to take on water without stopping, potentially making Americus the best water station on the line. The system aims to supply about twenty two engines daily while wasting over eight tenths of the flow to power the raising mechanism.
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