M C A notes and council meeting plans
The City Council installed a lamp opposite the stairway entrance and the Board of Directors meets at 7 30 this evening with full attendance urged. Mr B H Wilkinson donated Smiths Bible Dictionary for the Training Class and Cruden Concordance or Bible Commentary are sought. Mr E W Watkins of the International Committee, New York, is in the state and may be invited to speak. Renew subscriptions by March 1 at one dollar per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starway
B. H. Wilkinson
E. W. Watkins
International Committee
New York
Savannah Association
Watkins
Sumter County Agricultural Society Holds Preparatory Meeting
The Sumter County Agricultural Society convened at the courthouse to arrange reception and entertainment for the State Agricultural Society to convene February Sth. President Furlow led the session, minutes approved, new members G W Poole and W A Poole noted, and Col B H Wilkinson reported. City Council pledged cooperation in hosting delegates and committees were appointed to coordinate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County Agricultural Society
Court House
State Agricultural Society
Furlow
Messrs
G. W
W. A. Poole
Capt. Cobb
Bsent
Col
B. H. Wilkinson
C. Tooxs
Bec'y
Banker Sells Watermelon Seed to Millionaire Seedsman
A notice from Sumter county recounts a morning sale by A. W. Smith of a high grade watermelon seed, purchased for four hundred dollars by a wealthy seedsman from North. The buyer aims to dominate that seed variety, with affidavits offered for verification and a plea for subscription to the Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Smit
Bank of Americas
van North
Brother Reconper
Albany News and
Thomas
A. W. Smith
Almost an Accident on the Central Road
A freight train from below halted after crossing Muckabee Creek trestle when a bent bridge rail gave way under cars. Crew inspection found the near catastrophe and repairs by Albany crew were completed by 1 am. The 8:45 night passenger was delayed about five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muckabee Creek
Alsbany
Death of Professor Pugh of Macon Shocks City
Telegraph confirms the sudden death of Professor Pugh of Macon. He was found dead in his room from what is believed to be a cramp. His brother Dave Pugh, of this city, left by train to attend the Macon funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Pugh
Professor Pugh
Macon
Prof
Pugh
St Isf
Debtors of Davis and Callaway urged to settle within 30 days
Assignee J. J. Gnannesey appeals to the firm’s debtors to retire with Mr. Callaway for collection within thirty days without suit. He still holds notes and allows a few extra days of indulgence, despite creditors urging immediate action.
Advance Subscribers Get Recorder After March First
As of March first only advance paying subscribers will receive the Recorder after that date.
Pear cultivation in Southwest Georgia boosts Le Conte varieties
In Southwest Georgia the Le Conte pear thrives, with hardiness and disease resistance praised by pomologists. Smithville leads local growers under W. W. Thompson’s Le Conte Nurseries, as R. P. Johnson provides figures on pear cultivation and tree numbers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Florida
Union
le Conte
R. P. Johnson
Smithville
Smithville to Become a Major Pear Market Within Five Years
L stands for Le Conte and K for Keifer. Smithville now has 10 088 pear trees mainly Le Conte with Keifer proving strong. Plan is five years until bearing and an expected 50 000 bushels, supporting a rising market as pears fetch good prices in the North. Growers also cultivate peaches plums and experiment with persimmons grapes and apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Y M C A coverage and the paper’s stance
A長editorial note defends open Y M C A coverage while criticizing a secretary for seeking publicity in a less engaged journal. The piece asserts the paper’s broad readership supports reporting activities and dismisses requests to limit or exclude the association.
City officials mull turning old court house into a new city hall
Prominent citizens discuss a plan to buy the old court house and grounds and convert it into a central city building. Proposals include four ground floor engine rooms for fire companies, a council and police court room above, clerks and witness spaces, and a small park with iron fencing. Sale of current council and fire department building to fund the project is planned. A subscription list aiming for 5000 dollars by January is under construction at six dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Court House
Council
Fire Department
Opera House
Advertised Letters in Americus Post Office 1887
Complete list of unclaimed letters in Sumter County Georgia indicates names including A Bill Aboret Nepohan Allen Peter Anderson B Carnehier Bart Mrs Silaie Bark Mrs Mary B Brolon Jose Buggus O Mrs Salphia Caward Misa Julia n Coupeland Mrs Monda Cotta Ed Coachman G Gate Grims H Mrs N E B Howell J Mr A M Jossey M James Mount T F Moore B Oliver Setteguat P M E E Price Basie Patterson R Prins Regurgs T Tom Tominon W Sit Waters L Wallace J O Roner P M Americus Go Ge Jan 29 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americas Post Office
Bill Aboret
Nepohan Allen
Peter Anderson
Carnehier Bart
Silaie Bark
Mary B. Brolon
Jose Buggus
Salphia Caward
Misa Julian Coupeland
Monda Cotta
Ed Coachman
G—Gate Grims
N. EB. Howell
A M. Jossey
M—James Mount
T. F. Moore
B—Oliver
Silks and Velvets at Special Attention to Black Gros Grain Silks
A local ad promotes sufficiency of silks and velvets including Black Gros Grain Silks and Sarah Silks with a promise of satisfaction. It highlights a full line of fancy striped and plain velvets available in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Railroad News and Show Dates in Americas
Rail developments include rapid track effort toward Flint river a twenty mile extension of the A P and L Railroad and new rolling stock in Florida. The Baldwin engine R F Watts arrives for testing while trestle work stalls over timber delays. DeHaven's two ring show comes to Americas February 11 with world class performers and a famed lion slayer dog troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint River
Gregory
Messrs. Poole & Rees
Wheatley
Florida
R. F. Watts
Baldwin Loco~ Motive Works
Philadelphia
Major Mite
DeHaven
Teething Advice Cited For Mothers Mus
A brief note praises using Mus Wixatow's Soornina Syaor for teething children. It claims soothing effects and pain relief though the text is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details or sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixatow
Rumors of Brunswick and Western Railroad Branch
Ty Ty correspondent reports Brunswick and Western plans a Isabella to Gum Creek branch in Dooly County to connect with Americus Preston and Lampkin railroad, with initial construction claimed then contradicted. Officials say main line improvements precede branch expansions and Americus may still gain a route toward Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph
Banderaes
Itill
Brunswick and Western Aircoet
Isabella
Gum Creek
Dooly County
Americas, Preston and Lampkin Railroad
Brunswick and Western Railroad Company
Gum Creel
James O'Conner
Brunswick and Western
Gaddis
Americus
Columbus
Birmingham
Collumbus
Central
Americas
Aea
Ocmulgee River
Practical Farmer Critic Sparks Legislative Debate
The column critiques Mr Simmons and his bill to repeal fertilizer inspection laws, arguing it would flood the market with inferior products and burden courts, while warning Brady’s bill could curb sales on credit. It includes reminiscences and a satirical verse about Ben Jones and Smiths Bile Beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Brady
Panare
Ben Jones
Ben
McQueens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Americus Recorder
Wiley Lansyford
W. Sharpe
M. B. Pickett
A. K. Schumpert
Major Pickett
Plains of Dura
South Carolina
Plains of
Dura
Lofe
Mre
J. R. King
M. E. Raines
L. J. Harvey
H. C
M. P. Pickett
Kyle
Davis & Callaway
Arly
Hardy
Hostetter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!