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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1886
Page
7
The Americus Recorder notes the Gordon Club, with about 150 members, organized by Judge A C Speer as permanent president after a first meeting at the court house. The paper also reports on local liquor sale penalties, a hawk incident, a Republican canvass in nearby counties, and a whistle at an ice factory that disturbed residents.
The Democratic Executive Committee met by call of Chairman A. B. Cutts. Members listed by district attended or were represented. Elections were ordered for June 2 1886 for county delegates to a gubernatorial convention in Atlanta July 28 and to nominate a U.S. Representative for the 8th District. Four delegates and alternates to each convention. An August election to nominate Sumter County representatives and to select delegates to the Senatorial Convention. City papers requested to publish, meeting adjourned for June 14 1886 at 10.00 a.m.
The piece asserts neuralgia stems from impoverished nerves linked to poor digestion. It promotes Smith's Bile Beans as a remedy, claiming digestion improvement restores vigor and happiness, with a one bean dose and availability from druggists.
A Wrightsville reader extols the Reconver as the best paper in Southwest Georgia praising its variety from local dots to general news and editorials. The letter ends with three cheers for the publication and calls for its continued success. Also mentions picnic opera slippers and shoe ad lines directed at ladies and children with discounted prices.
Monday morning gathering in the court house chose a six member committee to select four delegates and four alternates for Gordon. Dupont Guerry, John Ed Thomas, J H Black, G W Doster named as delegates with Blalock Glover Howell Feagin as alternates. Col Hancock urged Gordon and Crisp support and primaries across counties. Meeting adjourned after report adopted and stock sale ads noted.
A formal gathering Monday endorsed Hon. C. F. Crisp. Col. W. T. Toole named chair and L. J. Blalock secretary. A motion adjourned the meeting to Saturday at 3 PM to select delegates and invite everyone friendly to Judge Crisp. the Recorder to publish the call.
The Dell hosted a large Sunday School picnic as the A P L train arrived bringing five to six hundred guests. Welcoming speeches by Lott Warren and R F Watts opened the day of music, neighborly chats, and a grand feast. The fountain provided heat relief though the water proved hot, and 1800 to 2000 attendees enjoyed ice water, refreshments, and games before the excursionists returned home.
The statute prohibits hunting with dogs or firearms or other implements on the enclosed lands of another after being forbidden or ordered to desist. Offenders face a fine up to fifty dollars, or imprisonment up to thirty days, or both, at the judge's discretion.
A survey of Georgia statutes touching railroads vandalism taxes alienation of land and labor law. It notes penalties for wrecking trains, liquor licensing, tax records, inmates in chain gangs, land rights and inheritance, fish wardens, and gaming house prohibitions with emphasis on enforcement and penalties. Various provisions reference Confederate service records and veterans.
A fragmented 1884 sales page touts Westmoreland Bros and Davenport agents for a calisaya tonic aiding the aged and infirm, with letters praising its relief and a request for more bottles. It notes a drowning incident and advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, organ rentals, and local tobacco and cigar promotions.
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