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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1888
Page
5
The city buzzes with political rumors and election talk as locals ask about candidates and turnout. Notes on weather, railroad news, and plans for a cotton factory fill the scene alongside updates on travelers, stores, and social visits across Americus and nearby towns.
A reader reports that C. C. Minter, previously a merchant, has invested 3.50 in a second hand black stone and will study law. He plans to enter the State University law school in January and hopes to graduate next June as a lawyer. He has not chosen a location yet and is expected to find success in his new profession.
A legal fight was deemed downed yesterday afternoon as a countryman emerged victorious. A bettor proposed to stage the crowd event to escape loss, wiring Jom into the mass and letting it swell. In the rush, the bettor spent as much as if he had lost the bet, ending with defeat and no gain.
The county plans a Sumter exhibit at the State Fair this fall to showcase crops and farmer cooperation. A farmers committee will organize a systematic effort, hoping to win prizes and boost Sumter’s profile. Plus, a banking milestone in Bridgeport doubles Georgia Loan and Trust capital, signaling growth and Georgia’s credit strength.
RECORDER reports a Wednesday fish fry at Judge Forts plantation Lee county where ~50 pounds were prepared after an hours seining. Judge Edwards and Mr Pettis led an eating match, with Edwards claiming he is undefeated. About thirty five gentlemen attended and praised Judge Fort, calling for a future gathering. The New Bank topic circulated among bankers, who welcomed more banks stating it will boost commerce and cheap money.
The notice urges sending legal blanks and printing orders to the ReceivER office for prompt neat and cheap execution. It proclaims Vienna booming and cites The Vindicator predicting Vienna becoming a great railroad center with the new Hawksonville and Americus railroad going by Vienna.
Columbus Enquirer-Sun reports J W English, president of Chattahoochee Brick Company, arrived with 200 convicts and a large free labor force. Convicts from Carrollton travel by rail. 160 mules and carts accompany. Work to start two and a half miles from Columbus on the Buena Vista extension, with more convicts arriving August 1. English says Columbus Southern workers stay, with both lines to be completed on schedule. Company operates about 1000 convicts and is well equipped for railroad construction.
A stranger urges Americas to publicize its natural business advantages. The Record urges a united local effort to promote Americus and Sumter County through the Bureau of Immigration. Time is short. merchants must act quickly to gain northern visibility and growth.
Last year A W Smith produced a fine two tone watermelon with red and yellow stripes praised for beauty and exquisite flavor. He refused to sell seed to test reproduction, planted this year, and yesterday yielded a melon matching the original quality. Also: James Fricker & Bro offer a second hand organ with stool and book for thirty five dollars. Cull early.
A. P. L. authorities arrange for farmers to sell cotton at the railroad warehouse and receive payment on the spot with no bank checks unless desired. Farmers may bring cotton to the warehome, sell, and return home without coming into the city. Mist Axton Pickett advertises a wide selection of fashionable Richings Fans Gloves Mitts and Handkerchiefs at headquarters.
A Warwick Worth county barbecue crowd from Montezuma rode the teamboat Montezuma on the Flint river. Returning near the A P and L railroad bridge an engine safety cock blew, causing panic as swimmers fled. The engine failed but no one was hurt and most travelers continued by rail to Americus and then Montezuma.
J C Mathews defends accuracy of his claims about Mr Simmons voting in the last Legislature and betterments matter, inviting readers to review House Journal and Acts at the Georgia warehouse. Also a harmless promotion for Syrup of Figs by E J Eldridge. Junewim
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Americus post office are listed with names such as Simon Bivins Fannie Brown Frank Cuthbert Ella Conege An Cook Forselle Glover Gun Archie Greene Mary Jane Griffin Mary Grental Chenileih Jackson Colman Jordan Mary Loch Pitts Parker Majors Tow Parker and others. Call for these letters within fourteen days or they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Advertised notice dated July 18 1888 from P M Americus Ga. JC Roney P M.
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