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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1889
Page
4
Summary of Americus daily and weekly notices including cotton market figures, court results with Walter Ford, local improvements to parsonage, new Hose Reels for fire duty, Lee County election correction favoring Martin, contest of justice of the peace, fire company year report, Died Mrs E K Taylor, wedding invitations Garrah Ross, arrests for obstructing trains, locals about street life and Italian visitors, and a remark on neurology remedies.
John R. Shaw recalls twenty years in business in Americas building a large Georgia dry goods store by offering what people want at fair margins and heavy advertising. The piece notes his reliability and his slogan driven approach. Also covered is Georgia Railroad Commission choosing the Recorder as its official publication for circulars in Americus and Athens. A theatre recital at the Opera House impressed, Miss Porter praised for elocution with Mr. Lamar Clay of Macon assisting. Surgery on J. R. Felder of Coney successful removing a long malignant tumor. Mayor's Court reports punishment for Joe Outlaw and Ben Parker for dis orderly conduct and street offenses.
Superior Court notices judge Fort sets motion court for the second Monday in the month with no jury needed at this adjourned term. The next regular Sumter session is in May. In Rabbit Neck a warrant issued for Cook Jackson for whisky selling without a license. he bonded to appear before Judge Pilsbury on Monday.
The annual parade occurred last night with the chief absent. Ed Miller and Dr. W P Burt received reports and dismissed the companies. Ordinary Speer has a citizens petition seeking an election in Andersonville district on fence or stock law, to proceed if no objection. A country frolic drew many youths to Mr Thomas Morgan’s for a dancing party, returning early this morning.
Fragmentary report notes Cuffee present yesterday paying farewell drink and congratulating his man. Town observed no Clay or Markett individuals. Limited, unclear details reference Corse paseo and tale. Windsor and A K Schumpert named in passing.
A man named Alfred Franklin travels from Montezuma to Americus and robs a local money drawer, using two twenty dollar gold pieces and a twenty at a liquor purchase before being arrested. Police identify the suspect after a swift investigation, and he is returned to Montezuma the same day. The piece also notes the People’s National Bank officers elected, with Montgomery as President and Windsor as Cashier, plus the Ordinary Judge A C Speer receiving commissions and bonds.
The Americus Gas Company furnishes a new gas praised for lack of odor, no smoke, and clear difference from the old. W. E. Murphey receives congratulations from many users. Davenport's Drug Stores offers fresh seeds and papers. O A Coleman hosts a high tea in Leeton on Wednesday evening, marking a successful social start to winter. Mr Jno M Coker hosts a New Year dinner for a select circle, noted as a Bem in festivity.
Marshal Lingo received a telegram from Mr. Smith of Andersonville on Monday night asking arrest of W. H. Cheaves. Smith and Cheaves traveled together Tuesday evening. Cheaves was arrested on a warrant for cheating and swindling. he denies the charge and will attempt to prove his innocence. The Savannah and Western reports a carload of horses, mules, carts, and workers from the Chattahoochee Brick Company moving toward Buena Vista to extend toward Columbus. the road work is rapidly advancing and expected to finish by February first. Bragg's Coffee Distiller notice invites Americus ladies to test Stagg's French Coffee. sold with guarantee. Express Moore notes a schedule change on the Southwestern road. northbound express will close at 3 p.m.
The article lists officers for Americus Fire Department Wide-Awake Wheatleys Protectors 100K and Ladder and Vigilance Hand Engine Company. It notes no elections for engineers or delegate in some units and announces the department parade at 3 30 this afternoon. Dr R O Cotter of Macon advertises eye ear and throat services.
The Baptist Laymen's Union of Sumter county will meet at Friendship church on the first Wednesday in February. Topics include church member duties to support pastors, missions, and Sunday Schools, with an essay by E G Mel Math. Opened by Bro Chapman of Bethel. A prior resolution asked each church to send delegates to represent them in the Association. D F Hart, Cor See.
At last night’s meeting the A. S. A. C. elected officers including President C. A. Fricker First Vice President W M Hawkes Second Vice President O A Coleman and Secretary Treasurer James Bailey Jr. Directors named Bloom Brown M B Haryer A G Anderson W K Wheatley W E Hawkes Crawford Wheatley.
Capt J L Adderton has resigned his alderman seat. He served as cemetery committee chair and contributed to the town’s burial grounds. Cordele hosts a grand house warming tonight in the Bank of Cordele’s new bank building, opening the season with invitations and travel plans for attendees aboard the evening train. A&P L offers 1000 and 500 mile tickets at two and a half cents per mile from Americus depot agents. Local ads promote health tonics and California fig remedy Syrup of Figs by E J Eldridge Americus Ga.
At midday in Americus a collision near Church and Lamar streets between engine 95 and the yard engine destroyed the front of 95. Ed McClellan, a helper, was badly hurt and not expected to live. another man was bruised, the conductor’s hand mashed, and both engineers jumped to safety. Nearby crews and a transfer engine assisted, marking the worst wreck near the depot. A purse and cuff button were found, with notices for owners at the recorder’s office. A schedule change on the Southwestern Railroad adjusted several arrivals and departures effective last night.
News of the death of Dr T J Brooks of Hamilton Georgia, father of Dr C A Brooks and Mrs J E D Shipp, with note that his passing was unexpected. His youngest son Terrell J Brooks arrived Friday but left Saturday. Also mentions endorsements of glasses and eye fittings by a local physician.
A Brunswick trip by the excursionists ends with praise for Major A C Knapp and the party conductor Worseley. The crew traveled from Americay to Cordele then Brunswick, enjoyed welcome by locals, visited the Compress and Stowage wharf, rode shell roads and the Oglethorpe House, and praised hospitality and fare. The note closes with gratitude to sponsors and a signature from one party member.
Americus area notes show Church Street, famed for its beauty, gaining new development. W D Haynes sold a build lot to Merahon for a residence between his own home and Westbrook's, with plans for a handsome house. Brick work on the old Ba church cleared. A K Schumpert intends three pretty dwellings. Other improvements are planned along the street.
At the meeting last Monday evening the old marshal and policemen were elected. C. J. Hawkins was named Superintendent of the Water Works. Hill became Sexton of Grove Cemetery, and George News was Sexton of the colored cemetery. Salaries for all officials and the mayor and clerk were set. Tyler Desk Co of St Louis promotes Royal Automatic Writer Cabinet and Desk.
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