American Recoder and local notices in Americus GA 1880
The Americus Recorder details its Daily and Weekly editions with prices, circulation in Sumter and nearby counties, and postal entry. It lists Cotton Market receipts, court motions, commissions for Justices of the Peace, local business updates, new lamps for A P and L cars, and various notices about residents, stores, residents, and real estate listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Recorder
Econber
Recorder
Georgia
Sumfar, Lee
Terrett
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post-Omce
H.C. Storey
Surgical Corps Appointed Across Central Railroad System
The Central railroad authorities established a surgical corps dividing the system into districts. Each district will have a chief surgeon with several surgeons in towns along the division. Savannah district is led by Dr W H Elliott, Macon by Dr Hall, Augusta by Dr Doughtie. No Columbia division surgeon yet for Alabama roads.
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Central Railroad
Savannah
W. H. Elliott
Macon
Hall
Augusta
Doughtie
Columbia
Alabama Roads
A Typical Auction Sale At Prince Brothers Stables
A vivid account describes a Saturday auction on the public square where horses and mules are driven frantically by handlers. The scene portrays the crowded, rapid bidding process and notes the rising popularity of horse and mule auctions.
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Prince Bro.’s
Public Square
Colored Baptist group funds street and college site
The Colored Baptist Association of Southwest Georgia donates a thirty foot street to the city to extend Pat terson street in the northern city section. They own about fifteen acres and plan to erect a college soon. The city will open the street immediately for residents.
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The
Colored Baptist Association of
Southwest Georgia
Patterson Street
A Safe Bank and Runaway in Americus Ad
A Safe Bank. The semi annual statement of the Bank of Americus shows a good dividend and a surplus several times larger than ordinary banks. Its officers are well known for honesty. Runaway. A Texas pony attached to a beef wagon belonging to Mr W C Barrow ran away on Cotton Avenue, threw a little negro boy out, dashed past Parker & Co's market, knocked down a shed and endangered their horse.
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Bank of
Americus
W. C. Barrow
Cotton Avenue
Messrs. Parker & Co
Lamar Street
What it Takes to Run the A P L Rail Road
The pay roll of the A, P, and L rail road compares favorably with other roads of similar length in the South. It employs many agents, book-keepers, mechanics, and laborers. Over $6,000 was paid on November 1 and over $5,000 on December. Most of this money is received and spent in Americus.
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Americus
Railroad Work Begins to Extend Buena Vista Line
The Savannah & Western reports Mr. Miller, an experienced rail roader, is in the city and will start work on straightening the Buena Vista and Ellaville railroad from La Cross to this point. A corps of engineers was at work yesterday staking the route, and Mr Miller will perform the grading.
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Savannah & Western
Miller
Buena Vasta
Ellaville
la Cross
Executor's Sale of Kirvin Estate Personal Property
Executor P H Williams as administrator sold the estate’s personal property in front of the courthouse yesterday. Items included one horse one yearling one wagon one bit and two sets of harness, all bringing a fair price.
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P.H. Williams
W. Kirvin
The Bridge Gang Seeks Overhead Bridges for Buena Vista
Capt A R Coulter leads a crew through Amercus for Marion county B V E road to build two overhead bridges. Friends greet the Captain and anticipate his return with pleasure. The New Hotel received a Superior Court charter and subscription efforts will begin soon. County Commissioner D W Rainey, a Schley farmer, elected to the county board. A stray ad-like note mentions Salvation Oil and a purchase.
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A. R. Coulter
Amercus
Buena Vista
Marion County
Jook
Superior Court
A Happy Marriage on MecGarrah Street
A quiet wedding occurred at Mr. 5. McGarrah’s residence on MecGarrah Street at ten o’clock Wednesday morning. Miss Mary McGarrah wed Mr. M. J. Ross of Troy Alabama with Rev. John F. Purser officiating. Relatives and a few friends attended and gifts were exchanged. The bridal party departed on the 12:27 passenger train to Troy for their new home, as friends wish them lasting happiness. Balloon plans include I N Fisk proposing a balloon ascent with parachute drops, extensive advertising, and excursion trains to attract thousands. Davenport Brothers advertise Dera Lorion skin remedies. Maj. M. Speer donates a new city street from Spring Street through Magnolia Dell to Friendship Road, near Capt. John L. Adderton’s field, about a mile from the courthouse, and construction will begin soon.
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5. McGarrah
MecGarrah Street
Roy
Ala
Miss Mary
I. N. Fisk
Macon
Glessner
Mansfield
Magnolia Street
Maj. M. Speer
Spring Street
Magnoliadell
Riley Covington
John L. Adderton
Court House
A Bad Leg Wound Seeks Relief for Veteran Rice Bass
Mr. Rice Bass of this county, wounded at the Wilderness on May 6 1864, had his left leg amputated above the knee December 20 1864. Since then pain and a running sore on the stump prevent work and raise fear of another amputation if the sore cannot be stopped.
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Rice Bass
Flavoring Extract Vanilla from Fruit by Approved Process
Cook's PHARMACY offers a vanilla flavoring extract made from fruit by the most approved process. This preparation emphasizes natural fruit notes in a refined vanilla base for culinary use.
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Cook's Pharmacy
Election of Officers Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Co
At the meeting held last Saturday evening the Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Company elected officers and directors. President C M Wheatley, Vice President J J Williford, Secretary W K Wheatley, Directors C M Wheatley W E Murphey B H Jossey M Solomon J J Williford J B Felder W M Hawkes H C Bagley J E D Shipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Company
C. M. Wheatley
J. J. Williford
W. K. Wheatley
W. E. Murphey
B. H. Jossey
M. Solomon
J. B. Felder
W. M. Hawkes
H. C. Bagley
J. E. D. Shipp
Americus Welcomes Licensed Auctioneer J A Cobb
Mr J A Cobb longtime Americus resident has secured both state and city auctioneer licenses and offers prompt reliable service. The community has needed an auctioneer, and Cobb is prepared to handle items for sale with competence.
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J. A. Cobb
Americus
Speedy delivery saves the day for pecan freight
On January 6 Buchanan and Bell received eight to ten bags of pecan nuts sent from Austin on November 21. The rapid freight arrival shows merchants value on time delivery even when shipments travel far.
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Buchanan & Bell
Austin
Texas
Commissions Granted for Sumter County Justices of the Peace
The executive department issued commissions on Tuesday for Sumter county justices of the peace. Names include J. T. Westbrook in the 745th district, W. B. F. Oliver in the 789th, B. L. Joiner in the 998d, Joy Carter in the 750th, B. F. Markett in the 1,007th, and J. H. Cheek. Also noted is a New Year message urging readers to help with new goods, with a sales pitch from Jno R Saw.
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Jno
Saw
Watch with historic inscriptions connects Cobb family legacy
A city captain wears a highly prized gold watch with three inscriptions. The first notes Howell Cobb as United States Treasury Secretary on his 45th birthday in 1860 from his wife Mary Ann Cobb. The second ties the watch to General Howell Cobb during the Confederate era. The third records John A. Cobb’s 30th birthday in Athens Georgia in 1568. A health ad for Botanic Blood Balm follows.
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John A. Cobb
Howell Cobb
the Treasury of
The
United States
Mary Ann Cobb
Washington, D. C
Gen. Cobb
Provisional Congress
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States Army
Athens
Sumter County Needs Chain Gang Plan Says Letter
In Sumter County bad roads persist despite Judge Fort. Steven's Pottery refuses convicts as it goes out of business, leaving counties with prisoners to care for. A chain gang act, stockade, and locally employed convicts are urged as a long term saving. Letter from Dr. R. O. Cotter of Macon urges action.
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Sumter
Card of Thanks to Prof Van Riper Artis Americus Ga
A. C. Elam thanks Prof Van Riper for a lifelike likeness presented recently. The letter notes its accuracy and artistic merit, urging others to view a duplicate in the gallery above Thorn ton Wheatley’s store in Americus and to arrange portraits through the artist.
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van Riper
Americus
Thornton Wheatley
C. Elam
A Good Fall Till Pony Bucked Giddings
Jimmie Godwin clerks in the city and lives in East Americas led a Texas pony home. Chas Giddings foreman of RecornvER rode the pony with Godwin. The pony bucked near the jail, threw Giddings from his cloak and shoes, which he found next morning. He will walk home instead.
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Jimmie Godwin
East Americas
Chas. Giddings
Recornver
Giddings
Godwin
Court House
Death of Mrs Cook at Springstreet residence
Mrs. Cook died Tuesday evening at ten o'clock at her Springstreet home after a period of illness. About sixty eight, she was a devout Presbyterian and mother of Dr. W A Cook and Mr John Cook. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A B Campbell at Oak Grove cemetery Wednesday at 3 30 p m with many friends offering sympathy to her sons.
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Cook
W. H. D. Cook
Springstreet
Presbyterian Church
W. A
John Cook
Oak Grove Cemetery
A. B. Campbell
Syrup of Pigs Offer From Eldridge Company
Advert describes Syrup of Pigs touted as Nature’s laxative and a cleansing remedy for billousness constipation headaches colds fevers and piles. Marketed by California Fig Syrup Co Ed Eldridge.
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Ed. Eldridge
Americus Guano Works described and expanded facilities
A detailed look at the Americus Guano Works near the railroad describes a growing complex. It notes expansion from a 140 by 80 foot seed storage building to several new structures, increased capital from 25000 to 80000 dollars, and a payroll of 750 dollars weekly with 100 to 125 workers. The report explains guano production steps from cotton seed processing to oil extraction and meal preparation, and the creation of sulfuric acid for the acid works, including an electric plant powering the facility.
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Americus
Americas Guano Works
R. F. Sams
Philadelphia
Europe
Louisville
Cincinnati
Armour & Co
Fairbanke & Co
Sicily
Mixiou
Americus Guano Works a Major Fertilizer Plant in South
The Americus Guano Works operates a multi-building fertilizer factory with a 100 horse engine and 120 horse power boiler driving grinders mixers and presses. Phosphate rock is processed with sulfuric acid to produce acid phosphate then mixed with cotton meal blood bone tankage and other ingredients to create brands like Americus and Eddystone. The plant emphasizes safety with isolated buildings water pipes extensive fire lines and rail access to load and unload materials. The works are described as the South’s most complete fertilizer operation and a point of local pride.
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Soy Carolina
Americus
Eddystone
Star House
County Court Recaps Henry Williams and Gus Wright
Henry Williams alias Henry Thomas the Negro boy who assaulted Mrs Guerry on Cotton Avenue was tried before Judge Pilebury. The boy claimed ignorance and received eight months on the gang after a fatherly talk. Gus Wright pled guilty to lying concealed weapon and was sentenced four months chain gang or a fine. He resisted arrest at Balden’s residence on Lamar Street. Sheriff Base’s first prisoner paid the fine.
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Henry Williams
Ol ' Henry Thomas
Wheeler and
Feagi
Mr. Balden
Lamar Street
Prioner
Gus
Express Hours Change for Southwestern Road
Owing to schedule changes the inbound express will close at 3 p.m. Cooper, agent. At a People's National Bank directors meeting a semi annual dividend of 5 percent was declared and 10 percent added to the surplus. Also notes about the bank’s motto and reliability. A promotion for Syrup of Figs by E. J. Eldridge of Americus.
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Cooper
People’s National Band
Dad Windsor
Peo National Bank
Five Pound Porker Brought to Americus City Market
A butcher on Cotton Avenue displayed a remarkable hog described as the finest porker seen. The animal weighed about five pounds by estimate, though not weighed, and was brought into Americus in a one horse wagon late in the afternoon under Col bill.
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W. C. Barre
Cotton Avenue
Neal Pickett
Wan Raived
Col Bill
Americus
Teething Relief Advices From Mrs Winston’s Booth
An old advertisement urges mothers to seek Mrs Winston’s booth for teething relief. It promises soothing gums, easing wind, and remedies for diarrhoea, presenting a general patent medicine pitch lacking specific ingredients or guarantees. The fragment reflects era marketing language and darer claims.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sumter County
Webster County
Speer
Mize & Sman’s
Mr. Mize's
Rowan
New York
John
Honest Charlie
Capt. & L. Adderton
Henry Mitchell
Beverly Mitchell
Louisiana State Battery
Tom Hall
Hawkins
George Nix
Wej
H. W. Burton
G. W. Grover
Lee Street
Electra Weekes
Talbotton
Fiorrie Cox
Perry
M. Callaway
D. W. Rainey
Schley
Davenport Bros
R. O. Cotter
Mulberry Street
Corner Second
A. W. Calhoun
Atlanta
California
E. J. Eldridge
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