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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1886
Page
7
A fragment claims a candidate for the legislature signed a petition to the test legislature seeking a monli gestion of the railroad commission. The item is unclear and contains garbled terms and dates.
Aunt Eddie Glover, an elderly mid-wife living four miles from town, rose to breakfast and suddenly fell ill, dying shortly after. She was near eighty and well regarded by white friends. Also, Prince Bros report a horse accident as a mustang broke its neck after rearing, spiteful kicking, in the stables where the pair had lived for years.
In 1839 the summer proved harsh for cotton planters as drought and brown conditions struck. Farmers hastened to salvage crops, then favorable weather and steady hoe work yielded the era’s largest cotton harvest to that date.
Friday Mr G C Clay shipped his matched team of trotters to Atlanta after completing a trade with Mr WL Parsons of that city. Clay sold the beauties for $1000, giving Parsons a prized pair. Parsons secures the finest horses in Southwest Georgia with this deal.
Webster county parties arrived yesterday morning to purchase a cotta for J N Walker son of J P Walker who was killed Wednesday afternoon by a lightning strike in a thunder storm. The bolt struck his heel traversing his chest and shoulder and he died instantly. JIC Cavin Captig & Son report a new stock of straw hats sold cheap.
Officials report the artesian well salvage after vandalism, with 9,230 feet recovered and 1,810 feet still lost. Pipe and casing will be shipped to Leasburg where the city sold the material. Mr Sloan’s seed work is credited for saving funds.
Miss Edna Guerry, daughter of Judge W. B. Guerry and twin sister of Justice E. L. Guerry, died Sunday night after typho dysentery. A young woman with talent and kindness, she was buried Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery amid many friends.
Dr T E Smith died after an apoplexy attack Thursday night. He expired at 7:30 Friday morning in Americus, where he lived. beloved for kindness and charity, he served patients regardless of ability to pay, leaving a vacant civic and family loss in Sumter County.
Albany News urges farmers to harvest hay from the grasa crop this season. With oat fields green and grasses promising, cutting in August or September and sun curing before barn storage is advised. The paper invites contributions from readers with hay saving tips to help others. It warns against importing Northern hay next season.
Col E G Simmons has returned from Texas and will dedicate time to canvassing the county for the upcoming legislature nomination. He is praised for ability and is expected to win broad support, with friends actively working across the county. Remittance notes indicate Lousiana State Lottery payments via 8, 0, Coorms, Agent.
The article argues the A. P. L. A. R. extension offers vast savings on freight, unlocks wealth in pine forests, and spurs new industries. It urges unity and mutual support to attract capital, diversify enterprises, and create permanent employment for all, with prompt, cooperative action.
Mr L B Bosworth unloads a car carrying one hundred casks of Budweiser and Anohelsur Beer to his store elevator. A receiver notes the warehouse cellar filled with casks and centered whiskey. Bosworth boasts large purchases, wide distribution to dealers and towns, and low prices to attract consumers and retailers.
The city completed pulling up the casing of the artesian well and expects substantial savings. The remaining casing amount is uncertain, but a large portion appears recovered. Water is within ninety five feet of the surface and soon a pump will be installed to bring the well to operation like the first one.
A large Dooly county meeting in Vienna urged building the A P and L railroad to Abbeville via the Ocmulgee river. Wilcox delegates vowed to canvass for $30,000 in stock while Abbeville residents pledged support, requested a free right of way, and appointed delegates to a Vienna meeting on July 10. The gathering, led by Dr Stovall and Col Hawkins, stressed rapid action to capture favorable trade with Atlanta and Hawkinsville, and urged neighboring counties to join in the enterprise.
At a July meeting of Abbeville citizens Hon. Stephen Bowen presided with E J Barclay as secretary. The group aimed to discuss a proposed Americus to Abbeville railroad and appoint Wilcox County delegates to a Vienna railroad meeting on July 10. A three member committee was formed to draft resolutions.
An early advertisement promotes Delectalave as a pleasant tasting remedy for dental care. It claims the product appeals to both children and adults and urges keeping the mouth clean to prevent decay. The ad credits J. A. Davenport and al Droggiste as sellers.
The notice calls planters to Mr C W Felder in the warehouse trade praising his long experience and fair prices. It thanks patrons and asks for continued support while promising best effort for new customers. Also mentions a medicine label parody, local illness, and new planter shoes from Catyix Ouran & Sox with strong comfort claims.
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