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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1891
Page
4
A three story building in Americus suffered damage after a second floor failed during a heavy delivery by the Americus Furniture Company. Track obstruction near the ice works caused by two pig iron laden cars scattered the rails. minor damage reported. The store will stay open late through Christmas with electric lights and a holiday crowd.
The Recorder reports J B Dunn led the primary votes for tax collector with a plurality, securing the Democratic Party nomination. The executive committee certified Dunn as the party’s nominee for the January election, after tabulating scattered vote totals from the recent primary.
Miss Hattie Windsor held an elegant reception at her parents home on College street with two Macon debutantes, Misses Hattie Davis and May Artope, in a night of refined manners, festive dancing, and courteous guests. The event featured floral decor, sparkling lights, and formal refreshments as guests praised the hostess and the stylish attendees. James Fricker & Bro advertised watches diamonds jewelry and silverware as Christmas gifts.
Plain drunks were dispersed by Mayor Fehrer yesterday as crowds gathered on Jackson Street after a road plow incident. A three story building by Mr Murphey progressed into a storehouse, Mrs Holt’s carriage repository, and Williford Matthews Cook’s Pharmacy moved to the W. J. Slappey corner near the artesian well offering medicines and goods. Police activity was quiet, few arrests occurred, and the crowd remained lively around midnight with plans and shopping chatter for Christmas gifts.
A crowded list shows Mr. Tom Stallings back from Talbotton and many residents including Mr. W. W. Thompson of Smithville, Miss Eva Naylor from Preston, and others visiting Americus. Several travelers, such as Miss Lizzie Kimbrough from Leesburg and Miss Maggie West from Leesburg, are noted with upcoming departures or health updates.
A 19th century advert describes Mrs MTetani's store packed with holiday woods and a wide range of decorative goods. Plush items include writing desks, memos, manicure sets, boxes, and purses. Books, lace and velvet pockets, lamps, screens, willow ware, and ornate porcelain sets are highlighted as exquisite and affordable, inviting shoppers to spend time browsing.
Dyspepsia and indigestion relief is advertised with Brown's Iron Bitters and The Host Tonic. The text claims the tonics rebuild the system, cleanse the blood, and strengthen muscles. A spleen remedy is also mentioned as helpful for weak and debilitated persons.
Will McCarty dies after a prolonged lung illness. He passed away around 11 o clock last night at his boarding place on Porsyth street. Friends mourn his loss as residents reflect on his quiet service and community ties.
A long meditation on January first as a day of sacred possibility and grace. The piece argues that people often postpone betterment to future days while the new year offers a rare chance to reform, though real change depends on continued effort beyond one day. It frames resolutions as a means of grace despite imperfect execution.
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