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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1887
Page
5
The page reports cotton market quotes with firm demand, a birth and death notice for Mrs. J P Nicholson of Limestone Texas, a depot robbery near Preston with stolen goods found in Kinchatoonnee swamp, Yellowstone Kit herbal remedies sold by Dr J Eldridge, a rare snowfall in Americus delaying business, and a public show of support for General EP Alexander’s presidency of the Central System.
Miss Lillie Reese of Buena Vista visits Mrs. J. R. McCorkle in Americus. Col. W. R. Cox and wife of Macon stay with his sister in the city. The Y M A installs a large sign in the Barlow Block. Rev. Adam Robinson, formerly of Americus, is in town. A Savannah dealer promotes Lee Roy Myers & Co. in Americus. Ordinary Speer issues more marriage licenses, totaling seventeen for the week. Weather, crime, and local notices fill the day.
The election for county officers passed quietly with returns up to 9 am. Col. A. B. Harrold returned from Savannah where he attended the Central railroad stockholders meeting and was elected to the board of directors. A reception was planned but cold weather shortened plans. the Wide-Awake Band accompanied a carriage to Harrold’s home on College Street for thanks and a cheer from friends.
A Chicago Times account recounts a conversation with a university professor who presents Poe as a living illustration of his own perversity. The talk covers Poe’s William Wilson tale, his lack of a central motive, opinions on Whitman Longfellow Bryant and Lowell, Poe’s poverty and dream to edit a magazine, and a humorous anecdote about Poe’s editor and a long manuscript.
A Normandy stay inspired M Gounod to craft a kite for a young friend. He finished the toy at midnight and inscribed a brief sonata on its face. Rumor calls it among his finest written works. Also noted: three European libraries surpass Boston in Shakespearean departments.
A reported golden pore alighted on a vessel after a pauseless flight covering an estimated 1500 to 1800 miles from land. The account, linked to Arkan and Traveler, hints at asylum, mental improvement efforts, and a hidden rake called aema. Details are unclear in the fragmentary text.
We the undersigned citizens and business men of America extend hearty congratulations to Gen E P Alenander on his election to the presidency of the Central Railroad. Signed by numerous banks, merchants, distillers, and firms including Bagley Cashier, Harrold & Co, Belwont Distilling Co, Allen House proprietor, and many others across Americ cur.
Experiences from Hiram Cameron of Columbus and Major A B Reed of West Liberty praise Electric Bitters for stomach kidney issues. Cameron reports three years of failed remedies before five bottles cured him, calling it the best blood purifier. Reed says it gave more relief than anything. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by E J Eider?e.
A city shop touts its unrivaled selection and prices under the banner Our prices are always the Jowent with strong emphasis on variety and quality while inviting customers to notice the standout offers by JORN RB and SHAW.
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