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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1886

Page

7

Political Meeting In Andersonville Tally

There was a political meeting in Andersonville on Saturday with about thirty voters. The poll showed Hawkes Crisp Simmons and Wright Brady leading. in Macon Schley Webster and Sumter counties there are too few McArthur men to field delegates, so no ticket will be published.

Andersonville Hawkes, Crisp, Simmons Wright Brady Qwenly Caix Ent Macon Schley Ebster Sumter Sumter County

New Court House Plans Discussed and Local Gusts

The town notes progress on the new court house with a chosen design and anticipated start. Mr Dupont Guerry and Mr R W Patterson split speaking duties in Fort Valley and near the court, while local crop reports show cotton improving after cold delays and oats failing. Visitors from Dayton Ohio and Hamilton Ohio tour Southwest Georgia, praising America's Garden Spot status. An ad promotes a book World Wonders and a publisher offers free standard books to agents and a home business opportunity.

Messrs W. R. Anderson J. C. Lodge J. Simmerman Dayton Ohio James M. Earp Hamilton Oulu Georgia Messia Anderson Earp Americas W. L. Holloway

Consumption Cure Recipe Offered Free by East India Missionary

Retired physician reports a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He offers to mail the full German French or English preparation directions free of charge to interested readers who write with stamped addressed envelopes to W A Nores 149 Powersomnist church Rochester.

East India W. A. Nores Power

Barbecue as Community Tie in Floyd County History

The Rome Daily Bulletin recalls barbecue as a long standing social event. It notes its origins in Guiana and medieval Germany, then traces its role in Georgia politics and Floyd County gatherings as a unifying, open air entertainment welcoming all classes.

Sesson Rome Daily Bulletin Webster Guiana Germany Georgia Floyd County

Savannah-Dublin Western R R to be pushed rapidly forward

Savannah News reports that the Savannah Dublin and Western Railroad is moving ahead without English capital reliance. A new Philadelphia and New York group reportedly forms the funding, promising swift construction. The project could boost Savannah’s trade, growth, and real estate, with potential ties to the Richmond and Danville system for seaboard access.

The Savannah News Savannah Dublin R. R London Philadelphia New York Richmond Danville Seaboard Richmond and

Cause of neuralgia and digestion link publicized

Medical profession concedes that impoverished nerves cause neuralgia and poor digestion signals under feeding. Smiths Bile Beans are advertised to relieve indigestion and restore digestion, with vigor and happiness linked to proper digestion. Dose: One bean for sigipaiaragaes.

Sigipaiaragaes

Savannah Dublin and Western railway project progress update

A Morning News representative failed to obtain impressions from Mr. A Hess about the Savannah Dublin and Western railway. London investors withdrew, replaced by a Philadelphia New York syndicate backing rapid completion with grading contracts in place and machines at work.

Bavannsh A. Hess Savannah Dublin Morning News Colletor T. F. Johnson Hess Dublin and Western Ar. J Hnson Macon Americas Mr. Johnson Linderman London Philadelphia New York Simmons Standard Oil Company Lidell Estate Furgerson Satterlie Jeffersonville Tegees Kansas Anterrise

Bacon meeting appoints delegates and executive committee

A court house gathering of about seventy five supporters named delegates to the Bacon ticket. Dr W P Bart was chosen chair and H C Storey secretary. A five member committee proposed delegates including Cobb Griffin Dean Glover with alternates. An executive committee chaired by Bart was authorized to organize tickets and county sub committees. A discussion on Gordon’s fitness and neighboring counties’ roles ended with no action.

Bacon Court House Dodson W. P. Bart H. C. Storey James Dodson Capt R. B. Mayes D.C. N. Burkhalter J. J. Hanesley J. W. Harris J. A. Cobb B. J. Griffin H.R. Dean W. H. Glover P.H. Williams BE. K. Bozeman J. M. Stanford Adolph Oliver Capt. Cobb Burkhalter Gordon Sumter Maves Gen. Gordon South Georgia

Richmond Elects Bacon Delegates by Wide Margin

Richmond votes Bacon delegates 886 to 187 for Gordon amid strong enthusiasm. An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Bucklen Arnica Tox Best Bj.eatf

Delegates elected for Crisp meeting ahead of Congressional Convention

At a packed Crisp meeting in the courthouse yesterday a five member committee named delegates to attend the Congressional Convention with alternates listed. The report was adopted after speeches by Cols Wooten and Hancock. Separate notices announce an organ rental offer and Lumpkin Railroad stockholders meeting set for the 16th with implied election of directors and calls for full financial reporting to stockholders before voting.

Court House Col. W. T. Toole L. J. Blalock B. P. Hollis N. A. Smith W. P. Burt J. B. McDonald W. A. Seals Lumpkin Opera House Srocknorpsr

Advertised Letters at Americus Post Office

Complete list of unclaimed letters remaining at the Americus Post Office notes items to be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days. Includes names such as Mrs Sallie Barna Miss Lizzy Frankling Mrs Jane B Jowers and Wily Smith with notes on calling letters and market price for soda tickets.

Americus Sallie Barna EB. Bivins C. ©. Brooks Lizzy Frankling H—Washington Hollis Jane B. J Wm Jowers M—Ashton Francis Wily Smith Wellimpie Wens Bao Eaeiea

Democratic Committee Sets July 1 Primaries in Schley County

Ellaville Georgia June 13 the Democratic Executive Committee of Schley County met to set July 1 as the delegate primary election date in each district. A mass meeting adopted a resolution denouncing a paper’s charges against Judge Crisp and pledging support for C. F. Crisp for Congress.

Exzavitle Schley Court House Primia Ty Gordon Colums Wieneas Sdmter Crisp Hon. C. F. Crisp

Womack Faces Backlash Over Free Speech Limits

In Womack's county, a large Republican readership expresses sorrow over perceived limits to press freedom. A meeting drew only a small portion of citizens, signaling growing doubt about supporting enterprises that may clash with facts and sensitivities.

Womack Republican

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