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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1891
Page
1
The article reflects on 1890 ending and 1891 beginning, noting Americus prosperity, health gains, and optimistic prospects. It discusses New Year resolutions, especially quitting drinking and smoking, with anecdotes of personal limits and decisive stops.
A morning to afternoon dog attack in Atricus spurred panic along Jackson and Lee streets. A dog attacked people including Gene Lockett and Andrew Jackson, then another dog, killed by Officer Duncan, may have been mad. Citizens fear hydrophobia. many escaped bites.
Santa authorities report Emanuel ik, an elderly man known for chickens, confronted Chief Illy at a chicken roost. Police say the suspect was shot and killed by Policeman Tyzer during the incident. Funeral plans are unclear as the town reacts with shock and requests for calm.
Special to RecoupER from Washington December 29. Senator elect Shoup of Idaho qualified for admission and was escorted to the Vice President by Mr. Hoar. McConnell has not arrived. Both are free coinage supporters and Shoup opposes the force bill. The Senate refers three new certificates to privileges and elections and then debates the force bill led by Hiscock of New York. A banquet invitation goes to Gordon and others. Colquitt remains confined. C T Swift of the 8. 8. 8. company dies in Atlanta.
Three brave women at Mrs West's Jackson Street boarding house rescue five year old Deborah Goodhand from flames that enveloped her dress. The women burn their own hands attempting to smother the fire while keeping the child calm and inside. Deborah suffers burns to her dress, hair, and one side of her face, with the rescuers also sustaining painful burns.
Miss Mamie Meritt daughter of Rev W B Meritt and a teacher at Gordon Institute Barnesville Georgia came home from Friendship after holiday visits with friends and relatives. The Gordon Institute building is newly completed and regarded as one of the finest and most conveniently arranged school buildings in Georgia under the direction of noted educators in the state.
J B Dunn led the local primary for Tax Collector by a narrow margin with 227 votes to Callaway 193 in the city tally and Windsor 108. County precincts could tilt the outcome, as Callaway gained ground with several rural wards still uncounted. Dunn’s overall lead hovered around a small plurality. The race featured five candidates and strong supporter blocs, with Dunn described as popular and capable for the role.
Major W. L. Glessner leads a newly formed Georgia enterprise growing fruit industry. Over 100000 planted, funds secured, and plans to tour Americus Fort Valley and Amperious with additional Ohio excursions. Chartering signals push to develop Georgia soil into substantial fruit production and attract investment.
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