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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
4
The Baptist Laymen's Union of Sumter County plans a meeting with Bethel Church ten miles east of Americus on the first Wednesday in August. Dinner will be provided on the ground. D. F. Hunt, Cor. Sec. invites all to attend.
Mr Ed Ansley shipped sixty two peaches yesterday weighing twenty four pounds net. The fruits filled a half Dashel measure, a detail the writer flags as notable for Sumter county fruit.
Mrs. R. B. Evans nee Fan nie Seymour died at her Atlanta home Monday from typhoid fever and was buried in Macon on Tuesday. She was the daughter of Mr. Jos. Seymour, long a cotton buyer in Americus.
Another Physician Americus now has a new doctor Dr R Lee Cheney of Shellman located here for practice of medicine. He recently graduated at Baltimore and is prepared for the profession. Males killed by lightning two mules belonging to T P Barnes of Schley county were killed Sunday afternoon at Hopewell church three miles west of Ellaville a young man son of Mr Barnes escaped with a slight shock. Burglary at Hudson Mr Webb store at Hudson burglarized Tuesday night only a side of lineat stolen no view of burglar. A negro died there Tuesday night. Meeting With Success Maj W N Glessner visiting the state to obtain specimens of our products seems to have success Americus has a splendid chance to advertise herself but likely will not. On a Boom Vienna near Americus saw a boom due to near completion of Georgia Southern to that place about July 25th with A P and L road near and new road to Savannah from Americus Vienna should build up fast.
A dastardly act struck Col. 8. H. Hawkins Tuesday night as harnesses were cut, carriage cushions slashed, and other damage noted. Authorities reported no thief caught yet and no crew to aid in detection.
Americus, already famed as a city of banks, prepares for another institution with Harrold and Johnson launching a stock bank with 150000 paid in and capacity to 250000. The new bank will operate as a stock company under charter pursuit this fall, with Harrold and Johnson controlling most stock and officers yet unnamed.
Mr L Cooper deputy express agent leaves for La Hunter Colorado to oversee wool interests and thousands of sheep. Mr J H Couch arrives from Macon to fill vacancy and ease shipper concerns. Abbeville Times sold by founder A J Harp to Prof W J Reynolds assisted by H C Turner promising improvement. Sumter farmers urge a proper hitching place for teams in Americus to aid comfort and support for the city’s backbone.
A box containing several hundred eggs shipped by express over the A. P. & L. from Preston to Messrs. P. C. Clegg & Co. was set near the track at the depot. While shifting the engine struck it, knocking it several feet and breaking nearly all the eggs.
The boat City of Americas passed a creditable inspection on Wednesday. A trial trip will be conducted today with a full cargo to test its performance. The speaker notes it is premature to overstate the vessel's claimed capabilities.
In Americus on July 12 1888 the Democratic executive committee met to nominate Col J M Dupree of Macon county for Senator in the 13th district. The body endorsed Colquitt for US Senate and elected Dupree by unanimous vote with McCrory Taylor and Pilsbury to notify him. Dupree accepted with a loyal speech.
Returned, Mr. A. R. Coulter, after months in upper Georgia, plans to drive piles for a large ALP river dry dock at Abbeville. He brings eight fine horses and three steam engines used for hoisting and driving, signaling he means serious railroad contractor work with first-class mechanics J. J. Smyth, Joe Dickson, and Tommie Downs.
Mrs. Mulkey of Lee street reported a daylight theft during a Daytime excursion to Abbeville. Seventeen of her fine large plump chickens vanished, a surprising loss after careful rearing.
Friday afternoon W. E. Murphey closed a trade with Joe Waxelbaum to acquire a valuable vacant lot on Lamar Street between Bugg Chapman's and Fitzgeralda Fussell's barrooms. Waxelbaum has disposed of nearly all his remaining city holdings.
A man named Jack Perry on Mr. John Mashburn’s plantation reportedly hunted Black people and captured six individuals, one weighing twenty one pounds. The event is described as a notable catch and acknowledged as a whopper.
Mr Dick Windsor will bring a carload of Western mule colts to Americus for J J Nicholson who plans to send them to his Marion county plantation. Nicholson aims to develop mule raising in Georgia, believing it profitable and feasible with his extensive farm and pastures. Windsor oversees the shipment as Nicholson prepares to build a future mule herd and encourage other farmers to follow.
Remains of Mr W G Jones arrived in Americus from St Augustine Fla after a drowning Sunday afternoon. He was son of Mrs Hope Jones of Jacksonville and long time Americus resident, later a jeweler in Macon, Jacksonville and St Augustine. Funeral held at Oak Grove Cemetery at 2 pm with friends in attendance.
The building and loan association charter expired years ago under a law stating a superior court grant expires in two years unless acted upon. The association met yesterday, confirmed seven directors as incorporators, and urged them to apply for a new charter. No further action can occur until the charter is secured.
The accounts of the late firm J Waxelbaum & Co have been placed in my hands for collection with instructions to close quickly. Notice to govern yourself accordingly. Office at the old place the New York Store. July 10 I am J L Mack.
The Hawkinsville community pushes a charter plan to build the Hawkinsville Americus and Eastman railway. The project aims to connect Flint River crossings near Drayton and cross the Ocmulgee river, with divisions to Americus Eastman and onward to Savannah and the West. Supporters urge subscriptions to finance the line, foreseeing more manufacturing, retail growth, and higher real estate values, making Hawkinsville a key railroad hub.
Dr W J Tucker a specialist from Atlanta will be in Americus on Monday July 16 to treat piles and fistula. Free consultation and examination at the Allen House room. A cure guaranteed in every case undertaken. Refers to parties in Americas recently cured. juld-dt.
In yesterday’s paper War and communication in Was claimed a local firm was barred from building rear sheds to shelter farmer’s stock. Bagley confirms sheds were planned with farmers in mind but a bill blocks construction. He says license demands and fire rules deter shelters, while merchants and stablemen push the dispute, risking hard feeling if unresolved.
A prominent citizen speaking after visiting the Old Witch districts 14th 28th and 29th says the people are for the old ticket Simmons and Brady, enthusiastic and solid in support. He asserts there is no doubt of their re-election as they have been excellent representatives and deserve endorsement.
The editorial voices support for Simmons and Brady, praising their fidelity and honesty. They challenge opponents to show better performance, noting prior Republican endorsement and urging Democrats to back the incumbents. Merit is seen as guiding re election, deemed a settled fact.
Announcement notes Mr J Mathews as a candidate for the Legislature under the Democratic banner. Mathews is well known in Americus and Sumter County with many friends ready to support him. If chosen, he would render faithful service and honor his constituents.
Rev Robert Adams, a Presbyterian minister from Macon, has conducted a lengthy revival at Friendship. A sermon delivered here weeks ago suggests he is an excellent preacher. He preached in Ellaville Monday night and traveled to Americus Tuesday morning.
The Americasas Company paid New York Contract Company ten thousand dollars in full settlement. The Contract Company previously managed the works, built the facilities, installed gas mains and fixtures, and began gas production. The rival firm is now purely a local one.
Late Friday Jo Waxelbaum sold a bulk stock of goods and the building to Geo D Wheatley who will assume possession immediately. Wheatley plans a full stock refresh and will open a large dry goods and clothing store. E J Eldridge handles agency in Americus for Bast Malt Whisky from E H Chm s Co Louisville Distillers.
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