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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1888
Page
8
Dawson Jan. 4. The writer recalls a sick Christmas after an unexpected election to city alderman. He describes vivid community scenes, festive trees with hundreds of presents, and social rounds that left him nauseated by the holiday fever. He notes the new ownership of the Dawson Journal under Raney & Fouche, calls out a local council tax debate, and records civic arrivals, retirements, and a plan to run for bailiff in the future.
The Terrell County Bible Society held its annual meeting at the Methodist church with Rev H P Myers outlining the Bible Society’s state and world work. Officers were elected including H B Bell as President and C L Mize as Treasurer. An executive committee was named and a second meeting decided to expand to all county churches urging citizen support. The Columbus Southern railroad project advances with right of way work nearing Dawson.
Abbeville and Albany visitors frequent Americus social scene as Mrs C W Arnold visits with Mrs W C Kendrick, Miss Nellie Harper and Miss Leta Slade enjoy city hospitality, while Mr J T McGill rents the Howard residence on Lee Street. Tommie Gelse sustains a minor hand injury from a shell cartridge blast.
Bronwood community reflects on its prosperity and the upcoming high school opening. The piece praises local optimism, farming strength, churches, and a plan to boost business and homes, urging citizens to support the new school and town development. It notes social events, visits, and upcoming marriages among locals, with various residents highlighted.
Bishop Potter stated that early work selling dry goods in a large New York store gave him insight into human nature and the business sinner, a perspective not taught in divinity schools.
In Richland on January 19, farmers report plenty of hands and set February 15 as the stock law start date. The school trustees will open January 16 for a week of acquainting with patrons. The building is finished with room for about 150 pupils. The town buzzes with Texas ponies and guano agents, a recent wedding, and several expected marriages. Local residents and visitors include Henry Chambliss, Broadie of Augusta, and many others from Preston and nearby areas. Medical doctor Barnum is available at hotel room No 2, and Parker & Chambliss prepare a new feed and livery stable.
Cuexoper Ga Jan 9 Was married on the first mat at 4 oclock p m at the residence of the bride s father Mr Alick Cato of Webster county Mr John Mc Crackena to Miss Lizzie Cato Geo Dillard J P officiating Miss Lizale is one of Webster s most estimable young ladies while John is one of Terrell s promising young farmers We predict for them a happy New Year and extend our congratulations wishing them a bright and prosperous journey through life Hard work is the pastime with us folke just now with no omfasion except Sunday Capt John Parrott went on a flying visit to Weston one day last week Railroad business to be there I am glad to note the fact that my cousin Jeemes is able to be out again and says he is traveling for his health His sweetheart must live at an awful healthy place
Putnam January 10. Jas Mathis, formerly of Putnam, now in Texas, returns among relatives and reports happiness and a growing family. Miss Persons to teach at Wigginville. A dam at Uchee mills was replaced after failing last Sunday night. Debate over surplus, tariff, and duties continues with Republicans expected to gain. Wheat acreage up this season looks good. Stock law goes into effect, fences being torn down as crops may stray. Quotes about modest work and a barber from Virginia poised for Senate. Gratitude for fine fish by Mr. M W Williams. fish stories endure in newspapers.
From Friendship January 10 farmers here are resuming field labor with multiple hands needed. The school house nears completion and classes set to start next Monday if Mr. Howell of White Plains Georgia arrives. Miss Julia Worthy has begun a spring term below Americus, joined by Miss May. several visitors from nearby towns stay with Mrs. Dorn.
Dr L W Hewt states Brower’s Lung Re aturer is a fully vegetal cough remedy with no opium. He explains its composition, tracks its market performance, and urges consumptives to try the medicine as a safe, reliable option surpassing anything he has seen. He notes public demand grows.
The Augusta Gazette urges farmers to adopt intensive farming, noting it only pays where population is dense. The piece argues immigration into Georgia is needed to create demand and make intensive methods viable, warning that thinly settled areas will not support such farming.
The Augusta Chronicle reports on the Georgia Chemical Works vast production scale with five acres under cover and about 150 workers. It highlights high quality acid phosphate and fertilizers, using phosphate rock from Charleston and potash salts from Germany, plus sulphur and nitrates. The article notes rising sales, farmer experiments, and brand names like Mastodon Guano and Grain Fertilizer, indicating growing popularity and domestic sufficiency.
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