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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1890
Page
4
A brief item notes Conductor Howell Cobb formerly of the 8. A. M. road will depart soon for Panama Central America where he has secured a lucrative railroad position. Also mentioned are court actions and local notices including a deformed egg find and a county court gambling conviction, plus a death in Texas of H G Feagan father of Mrs. McLane.
Mr C Winkler, long time butcher for 81 Hawkins, plans a first class beef market on Lamar street. His meat business reputation is well known in Americas and he is expected to attract public patronage. Includes brief notes on local events and deaths.
Vice-President A B Harrold of the Savannah and Western railroad reports vigorous work on the Eden wut to Sterling extension and expects connection by April. The Savannah Americus and Montgomery line aims to finish McRae to Sterling by the same time, enabling a Savannah to Birmingham route of about 420 miles. No definite Sterling connection plans beyond a trade agreement. traffic to Savannah is expected to rise with the new line. Look Out For Burglars. On Saturday night two burglaries occurred on Church street with entries at Ald Williams and Mr Burkhalter. A jeweler show window on Cotton avenue was broken and two Waterberry watches stolen. a Bargain store window also broken but protected by wire netting, with no theft recorded.
Judge K J Warren dies after illness. funeral today, train to Leesburg for interment. he edited the Sumter Republican and served as Lees County Court judge. Also a gusts letter questions Americus water works bonds figures. Miss Anna Greene, ten, of Lee county, dies. burial at Antioch church. C S Lowe, Americus broker.
Americus lodge No 13 F A M announces a Wednesday January 8 1890 festival with supper at the off court house and degrees for Mason wives and daughters. Committees on refreshments funds invitations and more are named with invitations for gentlemen and all ladies to attend. Also notes Grady estate support and a display of family relics at Jax Fricker & Bro. Americus Publishing Co forms a new venture with assets from ArconiDER printing and moves to the Recorder building.
A Thursday night gathering at eight miles from Americus hosted by Mr. R. H. Slappey drew attendees from Americus and nearby towns Andersonville La Crosse and Ellaville. Guests enjoyed dancing and a generous dining spread highlighting country hospitality. Peerless Dyes advertisement notes forty colors and 10 cent packages at Cook's Pharmacy 489 Cotton Avenue.
Judge Pilsbury sentences two offenders after a Friday hearing. Thos Spivey pleads guilty to stealing a coat and receives twelve months on the chain gang. Tom Derriso, aboard an Americus Helena train, is subdued after threatening passengers and is jailed for twelve months. He was married on Friday and convicted.
Mr J A Pope, a clerk at John R Shaw stores, was surprised with a gold headed walking cane from colleagues on his fortieth birthday. A further note reports a Southwestern railroad schedule change affecting arrival and departure times, including Americus stops and the Florida Limited, with two B V E road adjustments.
Mr. D. L. Rodgers of Sumter faced a serious accident on the Tuesday before Christmas while shooting with a thirty eight Winchester. A misloaded forty four cartridge exploded, powder burned his face and eyes, leaving him unable to see for three days. He traveled to Americus for medical care and warns to handle Winchesters carefully.
Citizens and business leaders circulated a petition to Governor and advisory board requesting an election for commissioned officers and immediate arms for Americus military company. The effort aims to organize a well staffed unit, reflecting local demand for a formal military presence.
Friends of Miss Jennie Stapleton gave a delightful New Year’s Eve surprise party on Tuesday night. She was taken unawares and the evening featured a fine collation. Guests were highly entertained and did not disperse until the small hours, and they may repeat the event soon.
Fire at the residence of Mr. O. A. Colemen in Leeton started from a chimney spark landing among roof leaves while the family was away. Ran Phillips and an assistant from D. B. Hill's furniture house arrived, and the veteran fireman removed shingles to extinguish the blaze, averting disaster. Christmas prize overcoat awarded to Mr. P. A. Catchings for selling Old Gum Spring whisky, a gesture reflecting the Georg ia Alabama sales record. Luke and Hays of Leslie acquire R. W. Stewart’s planing mills in Americas, planning upgrades. Sunday School kids and Rev. Hays shared a gathering with candles and oranges at the Methodist church. Americus Lodge No. 13, F. A. M., elected J. E. Sullivan as W. M with officers J. L. Mack, J. Blalock, N. Carter, B. Dunn, W. L. Mardre, F. Giddings, J. W. Cobb. Pure Blackberry cordial praised for children’s ailments at Coox's Pharmacy.
The second annual German of the A. C. A. promises to be the crown event of the season with 300 invitations issued, some sent outside the city. Music will feature rare selections and extra musicians from Macon join Prof. Kaler's orchestra. The visiting guests include the young Indies and gentlemen of Americus. The regular weekly german for Monday is postponed. The A. C. A. remains a fixed association on a sound basis, benefiting local society.]
Mr John Graham died at his residence on Hampton street Friday morning after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia aged sixty eight. He will be interred at Oak Grove cemetery this morning. An upholster by trade, he was a familiar figure in Americus and Sumter county after fifty one years of residence. He leaves a wife and many friends as a humble honest life ends.
Saturday morning at 4 30 the colored watchman at the 8. A. M. depot heard a noise in a loaded car. He and the police found a negro boy named Archie Jones inside the car. He was taken into custody and a preliminary trial held yesterday afternoon, Archy Jones bound over to the Superior Court.
An advertised line of rubber shoes for men and boys offered at J T WHEATLEY. The notice highlights a practical footwear range suitable for daily wear and varied weather, inviting customers to visit the store for selection.
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