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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
1
Americus residents back a new ice company, funding over 15000 on day one. Holgate ice machines promise 25 percent cheaper production, capacity twenty tons daily, aiming to meet demand when the first factory opens by May 1. Charter applications filed, organization soon after.
Stockholders gathered in the council chamber when subscriptions were completed and a temporary board formed. Directors Morgan Eldridge Arthur Eldridge George H Holgate John B Felder John A Cobb Arthur Rylander Crawford Wheatley elected Wheatley president Eldridge secretary treasurer and manager contracts for machinery to be signed Holgate machine to be used and a lot near Americus Construction Company works to be purchased all aimed at rapid operation under Per charter.
A council vote last night created a commission to inspect city finances. E J Eldridge A B Harrold and M B Council were chosen by a four to three decision after Mayor Felder's substitute failed. The trio will undertake the examination, replacing the finance committee in this effort.
A Montgomery to Macon passenger train ran eight hours late yesterday amid reports of a freight derailment and a wreck. Rail officials blamed a broken rail near Midway Alabama that slowed the engine to six miles per hour. The express and baggage cars derailed, but only a flagman was seriously injured with a broken leg.
A through freight train on the Central near Powersville derailed from a broken rail, tearing eight cars and blocking the track for about eight hours. Only minor injuries were reported, while southbound and passenger service was delayed as Rome trains rerouted. Lawyers from Americas returned from Oglethorpe after civil business at Macon county Superior Court.
The Americus Light Infantry begins its second year with renewed enlistments and new members. The company, youngest under the new organization, has risen to a front rank in military affairs. Officers and sergeants are listed, morale is high, drills more frequent, and all members vow to keep the organization among the best as they pursue continued victories.
The Commercial City Club held a well attended meeting last night in the old A B A Club halls. C A Fricker was elected President with C F Crisp and B P Hollis as vice presidents, T F Gatewood as secretary treasurer, and directors including Thornton Wheatley and others. A new constitution and by laws were adopted. The club house on Jackson street is rapidly being worked on and promises to be a fine facility. The five year old child of Mr and Mrs W H Lassiter died of pneumonia and was buried at Oak Grove cemetery.
The report centers on Boss Buck’s Americus stop connected to the postmastership contest. He met Dave Dudley and A Hirsch while touring the city, with Buck evading direct answers about recommendations or possible appointees. Local figures like Roney Allen and Mrs. Stewart are mentioned as preferred contenders.
The Sumter Real Estate and Improvement Company held its annual meeting last night. No officers were elected due to lack of a quorum. Directors include C. M. Wheatley George Stapleton B. H. Jonsey J. J. Williford W. M. Hawkes C. C. Hawkins W. E. Murphy J. T. Stallings J. J. Hanesley. Auditing committee: T. N. Hawkes W. M Jones T. F. Gatewood. The firm shows a net earning of 21 percent for the past year and proclaims strong growth and prosperity.
A pleasant gathering of Miss Ibb Prince’s friends occurred last night at her Americus home on the bill. The hostess is described as one of Americus’ most fascinating young ladies and popular entertainers. The evening featured lively dancing as the main amusement.
A. J. Coulter & Co. have secured further contracts from AU yes va at the S.A. My Monura to construct an addition to the road house and lay rails then on the trestle over the Central.
A Recorder report details a Saturday night gathering led by Buck with Washington present. Arguments centered on Dave Dudley and postmaster applicants, with Washington asserting Dudley’s unfitness and Roney emerging as favored candidate amid claims of disorder and drunkenness.
A telegram in the Constitution of Friday claimed the death of a young man named Joe Harris in Charlotte. Genial Joe Harrie, a popular engineer on the 8. A. M., was visiting home folks and his friends feared the worst. The next day he appeared alive and well, insisting he is the only Joe Harris in the area and that the report was mistaken.
Nearly all of Americas lawyers attend the Menon County Superior Court session at Qulethorse, signaling a major legal gathering with widespread professional presence across the nation.
An August meeting near the Forsyth street jail hall drew a large Black attendance including George Washington and Dave Dudley. Washington opposed Dudley’s postmaster bid and urged keeping Mr. Roney, then Dudley and Phillips ejected him. Buck talked with Dudley afterward at the Allen House, fueling suspicions of behind the scenes agendas and possible rival aims.
A Vienna resident told a reporter of a Sunday fire considered incendiary in origin. The blaze began around six in the morning and burned for hours, devastating multiple properties. Losses include G. W. Basbee & Son stock and building six thousand, Thorpe & Cobb creditors eight thousand, Calhoun & Kelly five thousand, Dr. C. T. Stovall six hundred, J. P. Heard one thousand, Speight Bros. five thousand, Dr. C. T. Stovall four hundred, J. F. Watese two hundred, G. W. Basbee building three hundred, Dr. W. H. Whipple drugstore and stock twenty eight hundred with seven hundred fifty insurance, Heard & Hamilton nine hundred, and more. town braces for rebuild amid reported retirements in local political business.
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