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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
5
A snapshot of Sumter County life with political race chatter, crop notes, and community updates from Americus and nearby Plains. Movements include candidates stirring in county races, plans for fairs and exhibits, visitors from Macon and Savannah, and routine farm weather concerns as rains ease and farmers prepare fields.
The Building and Loan Association of Americas becomes a permanent city group after a 5 PM stockholders meeting at the old court house. Dr J B Hinkle and Mayor J B Felder chaired. M Speer named president with C A Fricker as secretary treasurer. Directors settled on a constitution and by laws for later adoption.
In Calioun Georgia on July 9 the Eprrok Recorder publishes C L Peacock’s solution to the cocoa nut division problem. A and B buy 24 oranges for 8e and split proceeds with C, showing A deserves five eighths of the remaining oranges and B must compensate for excess in oranges bought. Peacock computes B owes A 2 1/2 cents to settle the unequal division.
In a Savannah Times interview President Alexander said track laying will start in a few weeks for a 19 mile line connecting Eden and Americus. Surveys are nearly done and construction will be vigorous with a large force. the route follows the old Savannah Dublin and Western line through new timber lands. The road is expected to boost settlement and timber industries as it nears operation, though a completion date was not given.
Americus has several small industries that profit from the start and invites capitalists to expand. The community supports factories of any kind and home production stimulates home demand. As Southwest Georgia's leading city, Americus aims to become a regional manufacturing center for goods sold by local merchants.
A Sumter County Democratic mass meeting in American selected delegates for gubernatorial congressional and senatorial contests. The committee proposed delegates led by A S Cutts and J L Adderton, with endorsements praising Gov. John T. Gordon and Rep. C F Crisp. Resolutions urged support for Grover Cleveland and Adhered to Colquitt and Westbrook, with adjournment following thanks to officers.
Rev Allard Barnwell of Hawk insville traveled to Americus yesterday to obtain consent for the Hawkinsville and Americus rail road charter. The venture began around 1876 with stock from both towns and some grading done, but the project stalled. Barnwell returned without consent as the charter owners preferred not to comply at this time.
A party of pleasure seekers departed last night for Cumberland Island for a several day stay. More travelers have left already and additional groups will follow to the island and other resorts.
Central railroad General Manager Belknap said the Buena Vista and Columbus extension contract awaits one bidder's reply. If not heard today, a fully funded bidder will be awarded, aiming to finish by January 1. The project opens Georgia timber country, links to Florida and Birmingham, and spurs mills along the route.
President Williams called the Barbecue Club to noon gathering where a large turnout of bankers, professionals, merchants, railroad men and others enjoyed a fine barbecue. T N Hawkes elected chorister Jesse Stallings named first assistant. August meeting date set.
The Vindicator dénounces a July mail change reducing Montezuma service from six to three mails weekly and keeps only a daily Coney mail. Residents say delays hinder business, urge their congressman to act, and express frustration at the lack of response.
The old folks laugh at the idea yet the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs is easier to take and more beneficial than bitter medicines. It strengthens the liver kidney stomach and bowels while arousing them to healthy action, as described by EB J Eldridge.
A historical record lists Bethel Baptist Church Americus Ga pastors from its 1830 organization: Jonathan Davis first, then Lott Warren, Thomas Muse, F F Leig, Adam T Holmes, J H Campbell, H C Hornady who led a revival adding 200 members, followed by George F Cooper with multiple terms, A B Campbell, W N Choiden, Geo Wilburn, and others. It also notes a 1884 fire destroying church buildings, insuring 4500. Sabbath School Superintendents from 1830 to 1888 include Col G M Dudley, Col Henry Davenport, Lewis Bredner, L N Watts, S S Kendrick, Horace Thompson, J W Russell, M Callaway, T Wheatley, Rev B W Bussey.
The following unclaimed letters remain at the Americus post office as advertised. Readers are asked to call in fourteen days before being sent to the Dead Letter Office. Names include Mrs Francis Auburn Elizabeth Anthony Miss Amuay Johnson Miss Dollie Jolie Ron Miss Pranie Jackson Mrs Liz Little Miss Sarah Mixons Henry Pharoy Porter Rev Jublee Smith Dunlap Scott Wm Sweeney Thomas Williams Mrs Katie Weldon Miss Marker White Mrs Judie Williams Adam Wright. Please say advertised.
Express Company manager Mr Cooper announced a new company circular cutting rates and enabling through billing to over fifty northern eastern and western points. Old New York rate dropped from 6.00 to 5.00 while Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Louisville St Louis Washington see reductions. Through billing to Cleveland replaces former two step routing. overall volume could rise by about fifty percent.
Readers praise the A P L excursion from Jackson Street depot to Abbeville to launch the City of Abbeville and return to Americus. Engineers Nix and conductor Lewis receive commendations for flawless timing and courteous service, with Supt Bass also praised for hospitality. A brief note on letter from Mr Hawkins about telescopic glasses closes the item.
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