11 Jan 1884
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1884
Page
1
A thawless winter story from Mouriers Georgia describes a cold wave, ice coats the grounds, and trees bowed in the gale. The note highlights college pupils returning to Thomasville for study, faculty members, and a push for education as vital. Also covers a January railroad meeting, local property sales, a homicide on the Mitchell county line, and community updates in a concise, period tone.
A blaze at a large Ames building kills twenty seven, including a sister superior and five nuns. Fire started from a basement furnace, smoke trapped occupants on upper floors, rescue attempts hampered by cold and spreading flames.
An adjourned term of Stewart Superior Court will be held on the fourth Monday of the month. Judge H. G. Feagin killed two hogs weighing 275 and 276 pounds. A college badge lost in July 1882 was found in Columbus with a Black man and recovered for the Mercer University prize debaters. Lumpkin Town Council considers a whisky license of 1000 per year. A creditors bill against Capt. B. F. Davis of Green Hill places his store with a receiver. New Year calls were few and no refreshments offered.
A humorous look at editors and their Christmas stockings. Sid Lewis of the T and M misses hanging stockings. Bro Sparks of the Itemizer finds egg nog. Waterman of the Monroe Advertiser hangs a persimmon juice jug. Uncle Remus receives tin horns from constituents. My Maryland gets cotton goods for tariff advocacy. Sumter Republican editor receives Dr Talmage sermons. Adams of Brive tonger gets photo of Hon. une H Blount.
The article describes a railroad company planning a graded line 8 to 28 miles in length, with stock issued to raise capital of 0,000 for a warehouse and basic business setup. Judge J bene elected, President approved the position, and D Murray is named for a role in the Selilegy project. The piece notes prominent locals backing the plan and the project’s stimulating potential for the area.
A garbled report describes Barcum's sacred white elephant with two tusks, a steamer Tenasserine, and a royal seal. It notes extracts from King Theebaw’s era, including agents, priests, and Barnum connections, with a sale tied to royal signatures and a Liverpool destination.
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