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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1888
Page
4
Church notices report three events: services at 6 PM this afternoon, a Sunday School picnic at Chapman's mill nine miles from Americus attended by many locals, and updates on local people including Capt. J B Markett and Captain Markett's health.
A local home company formed by J. W. Sheffield & Co and others plans a hotel costing at least $100000. They ask the County to donate the old court house square, the city to donate $15000, and ten years tax exemption. They urge citizens and merchants to contribute quickly to fund the project, noting expected local employment and increased property values. Also reported is the lunacy case of Elvie Nixon, ordered to Milledgeville asylum after a second trial.
The city editor was safely brought back by Captain Bell yesterday after a playful tale of a dream bed and a fine string of fish. They were kept as proof that the editor can catch fish while swallowing bait. A splendid time followed with a notable haul. Diet Mia Mary Clark died Tuesday evening at her Smithville residence. She was buried Wednesday in the Feagin family burying ground. Aunt Mary Burns, a respected local cook, died Wednesday night after a lingering illness and was mourned by both white and Black communities as a member of the A M E church.
The ALP and LL A Recorder man spoke with Capt J N Bass yesterday afternoon. The general superintendent reported the A L and L business is growing. Construction of the compress will start as soon as possible and be ready for the next cotton crop. The road's business is expanding daily with a bright future ahead.
John Shell, a Black man, died from injuries after leaping from a moving train Thursday afternoon. He collapsed at night without regaining consciousness, aiming to shorten his walk from the depot to Lamar Street toward his wife's workplace near Spring Street.
A Good Law Americus has a stock law advantage. An Indiana town faced a Boston capitalist who planned a large cotton factory and a million dollar layout but left unable to invest after cows and hogs crowded sidewalks. Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is advertised as pure and nourishing and sold by Eldridge.
Sumter County Agricultural Society met to arrange Col W J Northen address for Saturday June 1 at 1 o clock. Captains McGarrah and John A Cobb named to meet Northen at the depot the night before. Northen, president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society, aims to promote a county exhibit at the State Fair and invites farmers and Ladies aiding in farming efforts.
The Macon Telegraph letters criticize a Sunday fling aimed at Judge Fort. Despite illness and family inability to attend, the judge proceeded to fulfill duties, highlighting the injustice of the act and the lack of support from bench and bar for the proposed tournament.
Friends of Will Jackson pursue a presidential pardon for the deputy postmaster, claiming a severe rheumatic illness and good behavior since confinement. They report the petition has been submitted and expect action soon, hoping for clemency after an unguarded act under intoxication.
Tomorrow the A P and L plans a major trip to Abbeville for residents to witness a new steam vessel launch for the Brunswick Abbeville route. Hundreds in the city have not seen a steamer live and a large turnout is expected. The excursion schedule is designed for convenience.
Veteran mixologist Cienlal Henry Smaw at Mize and Smaw's astonished the RecoRDER staff by serving a banquet of printed drinks. Mint Juleps and Lemonade led a list that stunned printers as they enjoyed a rare parade of beverages and wit.
The advertisement promotes printing services including legal blanks note heads letter heads and wedding cards with fast neat cheap execution. It claims price matching on first class material and mentions a syrup product in a separate line attributed to the California Fig Syrup Company with a local seller.
Hon W J Northen president of the State Agricultural Society will address Sdinter county residents a week from next Saturday. He will discuss farming progress, cooperative organization, and the need for better methods. The article notes Northen's past success saving the State Fair from tax and boosting exhibits and railroad cooperation. It also mentions a local invitation from Cuthbert for a satin banner contest during the January Art Festival with multiple towns invited to participate.
Macon awaits a decision by the Public Library Directors on a volunteer firemen's tournament set for July 4 during park celebration events. Competing companies include the Americas and Wide-Awakes of Macon, with about 500 dollars in prize money likely. If approved, local hotels, merchants, and others plan generous support to attract visitors and boost crops are reported good in Sumter and Webster counties with recent rain improving crops.
A historical puzzle paragraph describes two boys buying a cocoa-nut for half a cent. A contributes five cents, B three, C eight for a third of the nut, eats it, and leaves two thirds to be shared by A and B. The question asks if the eighteenth part should be divided between A and B.
Citizens are urged to back a proposed winter hotel project by a home company. The company has $65 000 ready and seeks $15 000 from locals to begin construction, promising a boost to trade and city growth if funded today.
Miss Lizzie B Paullain who has assisted Mr Turner will leave for Thomson Ga to head the telegraph office there Mr Turner remains and Miss Paullain’s duties here are said to have lightened his load Mr George Stanfield will become Mr Turner’s assistant on Friday and friends celebrate his appointment
Prosperous Sumter county farmer Mr Sim Walters advertises seventy five bushels of onions for sale from his new crop. Walters promotes diversified farming and claims two hundred bushels per acre, selling at 1 75 to 2 00 per bushel. He notes a past yield of fifty five bushels from a quarter acre and saving fifteen bushels for seed.
The Indies of the Parsonage Aid Society have the remodeling plan for the Methodist parsonage under advisement. They have saved a substantial sum to repaint and remodel, aiming to create one of the handsomest residences on Taylor Street.
Dr W J Tucker of Atlanta will be in Americus from next Wednesday at 2 p.m. to Thursday at 2 p.m. June 7 for piles and fistula treatment. Free consultation and examination. he guarantees a cure in every case. References to recent cures available locally.
Savannah Morning News reports Major Belknap announces rapid depot construction including handsome Queen Anne style stations for Guyton Point and Hapeville. The Central plans 16 engines, 200 box cars, 200 flat cars and 100 coal cars to meet growing business and new extensions.
The Americus Board of Education met for an annual session and elected officers for the ensuing year. Col. M. Smith was chosen President, Thornton Wheatley Vice President, and Maj. M. Speer Treasurer. Gannon, the Superintendent, was not assigned a secretary. The next meeting is the fourth Friday in June to elect officers and review reports. Speer has served as treasurer for fifteen consecutive years.
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