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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1887

Page

5

Trains Norra Night Express Schedules Listed

Mail departures at Amenroue Ga on May 4 1886 show east and north routes at 1 35 pm and 7 00 pm. south closed at 12 noon and 6 00 am. weekly and weekday closes differ by station including Buena Vista Eslevile Providence and Dur a. notices note daily changes in railroad timetable by Rowny P.M.

Nts Arena Daiy Tor C. Conran Agt Amenroue Buena Vista Eslevile B. W.&er Rowny Americas Ips Plains Preston Richland Lampkin Louvale Americus Hantingon J. N. Bass

Bear Mind That all subscribers pay in advance

This item notes subscription terms at two dollars per year for delinquent accounts while offering one dollar annual advance terms. It also mentions a promotion for Albert L. Rees of the National Bank of Ravenna to assistant cashier, a Sad Death of Mrs. T. M. Carter in Albany, and local notices about Da Warren's Canouine Heauty Corser for sale, plus Lumpkin Commencement and railroad schedules for Lumpkin High School events and travel details.

Bailey and Wilson Marriage at Bride's Home

At ten oclock yesterday morning at the bride’s father Captain J W Bailey residence Miss Cora V Bailey and Mr Rosser Wilson were united in marriage officiated by Rev A M Williams. Attendants from the city attended the nuptials and the event was a joyful, pleasant occasion. Wilson a prosperous young farmer. Bailey admired as an attractive county girl. Hall's Drug Store offers letter and note paper supplies.

J. W. Bailey Cora V. Bailey Rosser Wilson A. M. Williams Wilson

Dick Graham Recovering After Eastern Extension Accident

Dick Graham, a colored man injured in Monday morning’s Eastern extension accident, is thought to be recovering. Doctors removed bone fragments and performed a cametrepanne, then amputated his leg below the knee. The railroad company will cover all expenses and made a substantial donation to support him and his family.

Dick Graham Wisdom Eldridge

Americus News Notes in Brief from July Sun

Americus society items include Charlie Porter in Americus, Mayors and merchants recalling Dr. Brooks wedding, new depots opening on the A. P. and L. line, Gum Creek renamed Coney in honor of Sam Coney, and railroad track progress to Coney. Also reports on local health notices, ice works capacity, and deaths among region pioneers Patrick Brady of Americus and Henry county.

They Took the Hint from a Stern Host

In a quaint social vignette a strict householder at a young lady’s home set a breakfast tray before courting couples who lingered past midnight. The show of parental prudence prompted the youths to depart, cheekily sparing the landlady any disruption while the host mused he might save on kerosene and doctors’ bills by preserving propriety.

The Reason Why Harper’s Whiskey Rules Nelson County

Harper’s whiskey is preferred for regularity and perfection due to mature aging, a large distiller capital, and direct distillery shipments. Tullis and Jobsey of Americus, Ga, are sole agents. A large consignment of soaps and brushes is available at Hal’s Drug Store.

I. W. Harper Nelson County Tullis & Jobsey Americus Hal's

Work to Resin and Pen Guano Factory Erection Planned

The site for a new pen guano factory and oil mill has been selected and work will start within the next week or two. Two ninety by forty foot buildings will be brick-foundationed and built with the best materials. Machinery should ship by August 15. Roadmaster Hudson of the Central system is arranging turnout and switches for material handling. The works expect to produce fertilizers for sale well before next season. Old Harry Pools, longtime Americus figure, married at the colored Methodist church Tuesday night in a modest ceremony with his bride, a much younger woman, as the town records his eccentricities with amusement.

Gum Creek Dooly County E. A. Tondee Recorder Abbeville Wilcox A. C. Bell Hot Springs Ark Eli Hill Miss Tuner Bronwood H. Gyles Leek Street Hill Montgomery Birmingham Atlanta Americus Simon Ellis Simon Mesars Inez Kendrick Hampton Street George Stapleton Americas Blue Forsyth Troup Atretts McGilvray New Court Hecuse C. A. Brooks Hamilton Zoo Street Tabler Patrick Brady Sumter County Henry County Alan Sumner County Wright Fair City Ala Imourn W. G. Ragan Oak Grove Cemetery A. B. Campbell The Baptist Church Huntington DeSoto J. W. Jordan, Jr Auntington Joe Oscar E. Lowe Cobb John A. Cobb Coney Sam W. Coney Lumbenio Fartherear Hudson Harry Pools Colored Methodist Church Harry Florida

County Court Terms Close Four Criminal Guilty verdicts issued

In the regular quarterly County Court term Judge Pilabury presided. Four criminal cases were disposed of with guilty verdicts for Alf Hudson and Sam Butler, while Harry Green was found not guilty. Additional civil matters and several minor offenses were set for Monday. A shooting report near Hooks plantation led to a brief detention, with the shooter unobserved to have taken effect.

Pilabury Alf Hudson Best~ing Whain Gang Pat Nixon Harry Green Sam Butler Green Gilbert Don Frazier Bill Welch

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Norra Macon Econ Sions Lott Warrer Keieh K4 & D Davenport Street Americus, Ga WM. M McMath Cole Stract Camden N. J Sipe Beria Nelson Town Albert L. Rees National Bank of Ravennate Rees Albany T. M. Carter da Warren John R Shaw America Hall’s Charlie Porter Leesburg Messrs Hill and Schneider Stultz & Baer Adam Robinson Will Davis Artesian City Lone Star State Lubia Ab Hall’s Henry Smaw Junelt Hooks Plantation Darkey Sam Backus Backus Ty Panste
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