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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1890
Page
4
An advertisement touts prices for several dairy products including Goshen Butter at 5 cents, Elgin Creamery Butter at 80 cents, Jersey Butter at 5 cents, Country Butter at 30 cents, Kennesaw Cheese at 2 cents, and Nice Cream Cheese at 15 cents. Fresh stock is kept in a cold refrigerator.
By order of the Third District Democratic Executive Committee a convention of Democratic delegates is convened in Hawkinsville Georgia on August 14 at 11 a m to nominate a candidate for Congress in the Fifty Second United States Congress. Also notes railroad activity and local civic items across Americus including a windstorm, a sparrow curiosity, real estate transfers, and a farewell for Geo A Davies.
The city of Americus records a near one million dollar increase in taxable property valuation over the past year, with real estate leading the gain. City assessors note solid growth in residence and new industries, while property values surge and lots sell at steep premiums.
Americus Georgia July 1 1890 Coroner J B Parker certifies he receives no jail proceeds yet was promised one third by the Sheriff and Deputy for official service. He adds a $10 reward for Walter Ford along with the Sheriff’s $25 reward.
The cotton crop in the cotton growing States shows exceptionally favorable conditions. Plants are well advanced for this season and, with continued good weather, the crop is likely to mature earlier than usual. The belt reports healthy, vigorous plants and an encouraging outlook for a large yield.
The district Democratic Senatorial Executive Committee members are listed as J. C. Ellington of Macon as chairman, Nell Ray and W. A. Nelson of Sumter, and W. T. McCrory of Schley, appointed at the last convention.
Early Friday crowds from the city and nearby country gathered at Lucius Hudson's mill, twelve miles out, for a daylong barbecue with dancing, an orchestra, and a grand dinner. Col. E. F. Hinton spoke on barbecue origins as six hundred attendees enjoyed roasted chestnuts, meats, and ample refreshments.
At a stockholders meeting in Americus the board of directors for the ensuing year was elected: J B Felder, A B Harrold, John Windsor, C M Wheatley, and W L Glessner, with Felder as president and W M Jones as secretary. The board adopted a resolution to call in all annual passes after August first, after which they will be void. Delegates from Americus County were selected to attend the congressional convention in Hawkinsville on August 8, with instructions to vote for Charles F Crisp. Also noted is an ad for Chase's Barley Malt Whisky and a testimonial about its healthful properties.
At midnight Friday a fatal barroom affray erupted between Jim Barrow and Aleck Duncan, two white men with a year long feud. Barrow was wounded in the chest area and Duncan in the skull. both men were taken from the Allen House as the scene drew witnesses and police attention. Duncan fled after the clash while Barrow, in grave condition, described the quarrel and the weapon used, a hammerless Smith & Wesson .38, now held by Chief Lingo. Duncan, a farmer, is said to consider surrendering.
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