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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1889
Page
4
A local notice warns subscribers behind on payments that Cash in Advance terms will stop subscriptions when prepaid time elapses. Publisher J. C. Storey notes delinquent accounts and possible discontinuation of The Recorder.
The Savannah, Americus and Montgomery railroad subscription committee met at the board of trade rooms with Joseph D. Weed as chairman Isaac G. Haas as secretary and several board members present. About 35000 in subscriptions have been raised and Col 8 Hawkins president of the road was invited to Savannah for a conference. he is expected to accept and arrive late this week.
Friday night the Macon and Columbus trains arrived simultaneously at the depot. A large mail truck between the tracks was struck first by one engine and then another, completely demolished. One engine nearly derailed and a new coach sustained a sizable dent, with potential for a serious accident.
Messrs Jack Walker and I R Cain open a shingle mill near Cobb station on the 8 A M road, planning daily output of twenty thousand cypress and pine shingles. Machinery to be placed this week, project aimed at boosting small industry in the area and encouraging local enterprise. The Simon Ellis Case ends in mistrial with eight guilty and four for sequeal, jury split on verdict.
The Methodist congregation orders an elegant gas fixture set including a chandelier with patent center reflector for their church. They expect delivery daily and will install once received. Richard Hill cdl. was arrested yesterday for carrying a pistol and jailed after a grand jury found a bill against him. Sheriff Bass and Policeman Feagin captured him. Clifford Ford, col., was arrested on a trespass warrant but released after paying all costs.
Citizens near the depot protest 5. A. M. locomotive arrivals. They condemn indiscriminate whistle use and steam waste by engineers before daybreak, citing nuisance and danger to horses and others in the area.
Prospections Dr and W B Fitts of LaGrange were in the city yesterday on an inspecting tour. They were pleasant gentlemen and were shown around by public spirited citizens. They consider relocating here and a local supplier offers Pure Blackberry Cordial for summer complaints in children and for dysentery and diarrhea. Cook's THtaKMACY 430 Cottun Avenue.
The Columbus excursion planning committee met in the council chamber to address postponement due to poor railroad conditions. A telegram from Americus expressed regret and urged an early rescheduling as locals anticipate greeting friends in Columbus. Brown Jr s and Blue Darters baseball recap noted Browns 21 Blue Darters 8 in Lumpkin. Browns Jr to play Montezuma second nine next Tuesday at Baseball Park.
At the July meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: John A. McDonald President, Joseph Mulholland Vice President, F. Marrett Secretary, J. L. Page Treasurer, E. H. Cheek Chaplain, W. A. Wilson Lecturer, Q. H. Berg Assistant Lecturer, J. G. Feagan Doorkeeper, W. A. Seals Assistant Doorkeeper, H. C. Raiford Sergeant at Arms. The Machine Shop: W. H. Sawyer of Fort Valley will open a shop near the depot in Harrold, Johnson & Co. buildings on Cotton Avenue, to begin operations by lith. He will take orders after Monday. praised as one of the finest machinists in the South.
An editorial argues for fostering many small manufactories in Americus to reduce risk, diversify employment, and raise wages. It suggests forming an investment company with 1000 shares of 100 each, paying monthly, to fund local plants and aim for 8 years to reach 100000 dollars invested in manufactories. A Friday night fire burned the barn and stable of Louis Smith two miles west, destroying oats, corn, hay, and injuring a mule, with suspicion of suspicious bedding and possible arson by a tramp.
At the Cordele Guano Works stockholders meeting in Cordele on Thursday evening, J B Scott was elected president and manager, Joseph E Bivins was chosen secretary and treasurer. The $25,000 capital stock has been paid in and construction will begin at once.
The A M road telegraph line reaches Abbeville in the eastern division and is being completed to Lumpkin. It proves highly valuable and now handles outside business. J J Granberry, Agent, advertises a closing sale of Latines and lawn fabrics with discounts, plus plai d embroideries and laces.
Ramsey W 8 Coats a colored preacher and former Bethesda church pastor in Americus was arrested for assault and battery during a Mercer Street church meeting in Columbus. He was tried this week, found guilty, and sentenced to 11 months on the chain gang or a $100 fine and costs.
The Americus group of about one hundred men and bachelors enjoyed a Fourth of July excursion to Cordele on the new broad gauge line. At De Soto the gathering voiced thanks to the railway management, and the meeting adjourned with plans to publish the proceedings. Americus merchants gain competitive freight rates from Central Railroad, boosting the city as Southwest Georgia’s commercial hub. A. S. Curns chaired, Merrel Callaway noted updated arrivals and machinists W. H. Sawyer, F. A. Drake, and Philo Smith moving into Cotton Avenue rooms.
Cards are issued for the marriage of Clarence Huddlestu to Kattie Graves of Kissimmee on Tuesday the 18th. The note praises Clarence as a rising railroad man and wishes the couple happiness, with blessings for a smooth life journey.
The article urges Americus to construct a $100,000 three story brick hotel with store rooms on the first floor to boost trade and attract visitors who may become residents. Mayor Felder has begun fundraising, securing $5,000 in stock and $2,500 in donation within hours, calling for broad citizen support.
During the hot term the office will be closed and remain closed until the weather cools. Surgery is better done in pleasant weather and results in heat are unsatisfactory. When conditions allow general surgery and special diseases to be treated successfully the office will reopen. Write to J M Bosworth Lock Box Americus Ga for communications.
Americus voices against expansion as a bill to extend city limits nears passage. A petition circulates while a delegation may travel to oppose the draft. The piece highlights local resistance and a wider reflection on public health remedies.
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