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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1886
Page
5
Advertisement from J N Walker offers a liberal reward for information on a medium size iron gray horse with a scar on the right shoulder from a post as a colt and a blind left eye. The animal has not been seen since December 30, 1885, with a scar under the left jaw. Contact Jan 11, 1886.
Dr N C Alston Jr announces removal from Weston to Richland and offers professional services to the new vicinity. With eight years practical experience he pledges capable care. His father will assist in cases when desired at no extra charge. January 14, 1886.
Obituary reports Mrs. Fletcher Griffin dies at home near Dranesville and updates on local people. Dividend Day at People's National Bank declares five percent semi annual payout with surplus. Artesian well boring resumes with two thousand feet of drill pipe and over five hundred feet casings on hand. Narrow gauge rail progress near Lumpkin hampered by rail and tie shortages. Merrick Ford and Stewart Jordan plan poultry yard and apartment fence on vacant square lot. Oats suffer from late sowing cold snap. early sowing fares better. Celestial sky scene notes Venus and Orion visible as Sirius shines above Americus area.
The Macon column notes a wedding tonight at 8:30 for Dr H A C Bagley and Mrs J D B Bagley, while severe cold disrupts ice skating and street life. It highlights local figures like Prof Pilsbury, Ceph Buchanan warmth tricks, and A P L railroad excursion tickets. Easter dates are forecast with Nice Council rules and ash Wednesday on March 10.
Mayor Felder received a letter from J M Stubbs attorney for the Savannah Dublin and Western Railroad. Stubbs and Linderman, the road's president, plan to visit Americus next week to gauge local support and discuss terminal facilities depot yard and right of way. A council meeting discussed the inquiry with no official action taken but promise of encouragement if the project proves beneficial.
Capt John A Cobb and Sheriff Sumter mobilize a court house fire and local aid to shelter county prisoners during a cold snap. Deputy Will Feagin and Mr White provide comforts at personal expense, while local goodwill spurs lasting wishes for their wellbeing. A Dr Estabrook report notes Ohio farmers plan trips to Atlanta with trains arranged to attract crowds and prompt early arrival.
The Lumpkin Independent notes Richland booming on the Richmond and Western railroad extension. Major T A H Meyer owns the original claims and plans streets. four stores, a growing population, a new drug store, a guano warehouse, and a cotton warehouse are planned. Four doctors report the town's surprising health. Real estate prices rise as demand grows.
The column lists unclaimed letters in the Americus Post Office with call deadlines and names including Alexander D, Atkins M, Barnes CO, Billings Lillian Mind, Bryant Dave, Cook Harriet, Coleman Mary, Davis Cornelius Miss, Fritz etc. Also notes receipts of cotton at local warehouses and a December 1885 stock sale by Scuumerer & Rower offering groceries at cost.
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