Americus Reconper and Weekly Recorder Rates
The Americus Reconper is published daily and weekly throughout the year with daily issues except Monday. It lists monthly and yearly prices while the Weekly Recorder prints every Thursday morning at 1.00 per year in advance. The paper claims the largest Southwest Georgia circulation, serving several counties including Sumter and Lee.
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Americus
Recorder
Georgia
Sumter, Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Bedley
Marton
Macon
Deely and Wilcox
H.C. Storey
Notice of authorized agent for Mr. E L Stanfield
H C Storey publisher acknowledges E L Stanfield as authorized agent and states his receipts for monies paid him will be recognized until further notice. Any favors granted him will be appreciated.
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E.L. Stanfield
H. C. Storey
Rxconper
Insurance on Hill House Did Not Expire
In Luck we stated the insurance on Col F A Hills house had expired Sunday noon. The policy did not lapse until Monday noon and Mr Hills savings were preserved.
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Col. F. A. Hill
Hill
High Priced Males Sell Twice For Large Sums
On Monday Joe Jordan sold an extraordinary good pair of males for 500 to C. Clay. He then sold another pair to a Gypsy for 8.25 dollars, ending a profitable day.
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Joe Jordan
C. Clay
Joe
Mr. Clay
Telegraph Line Poles Erected Between Americus and Buena Vista
Workmen set poles along the railroad route from Americus to Buena Vista via Ellaville on Tuesday. Most poles are already in place and wiring is expected to begin today or tomorrow.
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B. V. and E
Americus
Buena Vista
Ellaville
To See Booth and Barrett Party Leaves for Macon
A large party including J. E. D. Shipp J. A. Davenport and W. A. Dodson will depart this afternoon at 2 15 on trains for Macon to see Booth and Barrett Most will return on the night train. The town shows many mules and horses at Prince Bros stables across types ages and prices. Cold weather follows yesterday’s blizzard with heavy coats umbrellas and rubber shoes being put away. The Buena Vista Engineering Corps surveys the Buena Vista extension camped at Cook & Ellbeck's mill twelve miles away. the road will likely pass near Pine Knot Springs. The B V and E engine failed on Friday delaying service. another engine is en route to restore schedule time.
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Booth
Barrett
Messrs
J. E. D. Shipp
J. A. Davenport
W. A. Dodson
Macon
Prince Bros
Buena Vista
Departure of Dr F L Wisdom to Texarkana Texas
Dr F L Wisdom leaves our community for a new home in Texarkana Texas. He赢s praised for his surgical skill and compassion, having earned the love of many friends and a reputation as a superb physician through numerous operations in recent months. The public congratulates Texarkana on securing his services.
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F.L. Wisdom
F. L. Wisdom
Texarkanna
Texas
Bini
Dr. Wisdom
City Council Reports for 1887 Show Modest Spending and Solid Finances
At the last City Council meeting the annual committee reports for 1887 were read and accepted. Streets cost 1424.61, lamps 1100.54, fire department 1301.45 including 400 for a new truck for the colored Hook and Ladder Co. The Flint river bridge was disposed of for 501 after costs and tolls. Cemeteries netted 636.88. Well Department total 1152.50. Total city outlay was 22431.81 with a cash balance of 9111.70 for the new year. Discussion favored bond funding or annual reassessment for waterworks.
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Ald
Oliver
Streeta
Lampe
Colored Hook and Ladder Co
Flint River Bridge
Finance Committee
Flint River Bridge Completes for A. P. & L. Road
The iron bridge over Flint River for the A. P. & L. road is finished after months of construction but not yet formally turned over. It is a key improvement, costing about 13000 dollars, signaling a prosperous line able to pay six percent dividends and interest, with surplus for expansion into new territory. Col. Hawkins is praised for railroad management as the line aims to become a major Georgia system benefiting Americus.
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Flint River
Georgia
H. Hawkins
Americus
Wide-Awake Band Hires Chicago Teacher for Year
The Wide Awake Band engaged Mr. W. C. Kaler of Chicago as their teacher for twelve months. A thorough instructor, he aims to build one of the best bands in the state. He recently visited with the Acme band, enjoyed the city, and agreed to stay. Mr. Kaler is now in town and takes charge immediately.
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W. C. Kaler
Chicago
Kaler
Acme
Mr. Kalor
Fare 25 Cents Endangers City Ordinances
The piece notes riders on the A P and L road from the depot to Jackson street crossing and back are violating city ordinances. Conductor will charge 25 cents and may hand offenders to police. Several youths habitually ride this route, prompting enforcement.
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Jackson Street
Bazaar Strona Offers Ladies And Children Cloaks Sale
The note advertises a sale of cloaks for ladies and children by Bazcara Strona. The seller indicates a large stock and that items will be sold for four less than half their stated value.
Americus To Light City Clock On Courthouse
Citizens express surprise that the new County clock has not been erected yet. The City agrees to cover half the $500 illumination cost, $250, to light the clock atop the courthouse. Work will start soon with gasoline or gas illumination, improving visibility from a high elevation for the public.
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James Fricker & Bro
Americus
Georgia
A. T. Oliver Honored as Fire Chief of Cleveland
The Record ER salutes A. T. Oliver chief of the city fire department praising his election for another year his leadership and efficiency. After a disbanded company he quickly organized a new unit of thirty seven members to man the apparatus ensuring rapid response in case of fire. Oliver is praised as the Cleveland of the Fire Department.
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A. T. Oliver
Oliver
Cleveland
Fire Department
Will Phillips Confined After Warrant For Assault Gaming
A warrant for Will Phillips on assault and battery was issued and returnable in the Superior court. He failed to appear, and Sheriff Markett watched his residence. A grand jury later found a true bill for gaming against Phillips. After court adjourned, the sheriff and an assistant forced him to a place for his safety.
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Will Philips
Will
Markett
Original Budweiser Beer For Sale In City
Harmison and Fusseau advertise the only original Budweiser beer in the city. A twenty year old case from the Superior Court recalls William Thomas charged with rape of his daughter, guilty with mercy recommended. The judge sentenced him to twenty years in the penitentiary, noting the mercy recommendation avoided a possible hanging.
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Harmison & Fusseau
Wm. Thomas
Mercy
HaRmieon & Fussell
Fire destroys Leeton residence of F A Hill
A Leeton residence belonging to Mr. F A Hill burned Sunday night around midnight due to a defective fire. The policy had expired at noon on the same day, leaving the home a total loss. About half of the fur-
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F. A. Hill
Leeton
City Council Acts on Waterworks Bonds and Fire Company Aids
At Monday night’s meeting Ald Shipp offered a resolution passed by the council to burn past due waterworks bond coupons. It set quarterly appropriations for fire companies and instructed forwarding of punched bonds to New York for inspection. The telegraph pole placement was sent to the Street Committee. The Well Committee was told to paint the pump house and sell the artesian well engine.
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Ald
Shipp
Committee On Waterworks
New York
Street Committee
Newly Wedded Visitors From Atlanta to Americus
Newly married Will C. King and Bessie Redding arrived in Americus on a bridal tour after a ceremony in Atlanta. The groom works in the Atlanta post office money order department and is well regarded. The bride is noted as an attractive, amiable soprano. Also noted is Americus as a leading cotton market, with Hitt & Co. buying heavily and paying top prices, while local banks support the activity.
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Will C. King
Bessie Redding
Atlanta
Americus
Land of Flowers
Capt. Cobb
King
C. Wessolowsky
Albany
Weaselowsky
Hitt & Co
Georgia
Aleo. Hitt & Co
Water Works Bond Sale Delays Halt City Plans
The city has waited over a year for water works bonds to be issued and no construction has begun. The council committee struggles to sell the bonds at a favorable price while Mr Shipp now chairs the committee. Supporters urge swift sale to fund the project and create labor opportunities.
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Americas
Council
Shipp
Marriage of Riley Bartow and Lucy Hawkins in town
Happy Negro Life reports Riley Bartow and Lucy Hawkins visiting the city in bridal attire, obtaining marriage papers at the courthouse, gathering about 150 guests for a ceremony performed by Justice Stubbs, followed by a celebratory after theatre, with vows made and plans for a happy life ahead.
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Riley Bartow
Lucy Hawkins
Justice Stubbs
Riley
Happy Ward
Bargain Store Offers Boys Suits for Christmas Gifts
A few fine boys suits remain at the Bargain Store offering a unique Christmas gift option. Act this week to secure one.
Sumter Cases Dispose At Term In Sumter Court
Superior Court disposed several criminal matters at the adjourned term. Eli Dawson faced gaming charges. Eugene Banks pleaded guilty to larceny from houses and received twelve months on the chaingang or a $30 fine. Jerry Lucas pleaded guilty to larceny from the house and faced a chaingang or $40 plus costs. Jim Pooler was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Doc Weston faced gaming and received six months on the chaingang or a $10 fine and costs.
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Sumter Superior Court
Eli Dawson
Gaming
Eugene Banks
State Va
Jerry Lucas
Coats
Jim Pooler
Doc Weston
Wheatley Fire Co organized with officers elected
The Wheatley Fire Company held Thursday night meetings to organize. P H Williams chaired the session and officers were elected: Foreman H D Watts Ass t Foreman Crawford Wheatley Hose Director W E Hawkins Ass t Hose Director Bloom Brown Secretary W C McLane Ass t Secretary W C Carter Treasurer Walter Wheatley Engineer F G Olver 1st Ass t Eng Chas Olver 2nd Gus Dunn Surgeon Dr C B Raines Delegate E J Miller A charter under the name T Wheatley will be pursued by a committee. The 37 members include notable city men and plan energetic work and rivalry with the old Wide Awake. A cordial welcome is extended.
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W. E. Hawkins
Ass't
W. C. Carter
Bloom Brown
Wheatley
T. Wheatley
Numbering the Houses in the City
The city council's move to systematically number houses is well received. The plan ensures immediate numbering for new buildings and avoids renumbering confusion, paving the way for a future free delivery system as population grows.
Need for One Hundred New Cottage Homes in Americus
Americus faces a housing shortfall as rents remain high and few cottages are available. The city urges the construction of at least one hundred neat residences to attract families, with current rental yields of 15 to 20 percent on new investments.
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Americus
J. E. D. Shipp
Furlow Lawn
C. A. Brooks
Lee Street
W. A. Black
Shipp
Ons Boom Recorper Job Office Booms At Home
The Recorper job office runs with a steady boom and no fuss. It is full of work and accepts new orders quickly. A fine blank case is added and will soon be stocked with legal blanks. Patronize home industry and avoid sending work away.
Marriage Unites Smithville Editor F L Stanton and Miss Joe Jossey
Sunday evening society in Smithville was stirred by the marriage of Mr F L Stanton editor of the News and Miss Joe Jossey of that place. The marriage is described as a genuine love match and well wishes are extended for their happiness and content. Their life together is hoped to be happy and smooth.
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Smithville
F. L. Stanton
the News
Joe Jossey
Stanton
Sumter County Board of Education Adjourns Meeting Notes
At an adjourned Sumter County Board of Education meeting in Americus on January 10 1889 the minutes were confirmed. J B Scott was appointed to arrange for extension sales of adopted textbooks with local commission candidates named. The board considered white and colored teacher applicants for 1888, directed subdivision of Eaat land district into sub districts, and approved an extra 15 percent pay for teachers. The meeting adjourned to the first Tuesday in February.
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Sumter County
Agnes Aycock
Brown & Harper
Americus
H. J. Scott
Hudson, Dean & McTyier
Plains of Dura
J. H. Rogers
Sumter City
W. H. Glover
Andersonville
James M. Johnson
15Th District
W. R. Dorn
Friendship
Iveson, Blakeman & Co
Eaatland
Board of Education
Won't Dissolve In City Firm Business Dispute
A curious local business affair between two merchants led to a dissolution bid that failed. The firm closed, rent and taxes mount, and warrants were issued for Mack Morris and Jake Williams over potato theft allegations. Both posted bonds awaiting the county court. Zac Farris faced flour theft charges after taking a sack from Darden Bros, and posted bond for the next term.
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Mack
Jake
Mack Morris
Williams
Ellen Davis
Bond
Zac Farris
Darden Bros
Zac
Circumcision Ceremony Noted in City Residence
A report from the Recorder records Mr. 5. M. Cohen's circumcision at his home in Isét Banday at two o'clock. The event drew many Hebrews from the city and nearby areas, with attendees hoping the occasion will be soon forgotten by those present.
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M. Cohen
Isét Banday
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Mericy
Recorder Czorgi
Annual Reports
Will Phillips
the Sherif
Superior Court
T. Wheatley Fire Co
P. H. Williams
H. D. Watts
Ass’t Forermnan
Crawford Wheatley
C. C. Sheppard
Pres
L. P. Howett
Christopher
Montezuma Record
Chris
van Riper
Ooteet
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