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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1889
Page
8
The correspondence department requests brief communications from readers. Publish all letters in full as long as space allows. Mail items to reach the office by Wednesday and note if stationery is exhausted on a separate sheet.
From Richland March 6 a note on T F Carter agent for New York Life Insurance for this county and public matters. Also mentions Mrs A J Majors improving, a candy pulling at A H Prothro’s residence, a wedding at Uncle Dev N C Alston’s home between J T Williams and Fannie Snelling officiated by Rev West, and local plans for church rebuilding. Mr Carter and Lady visiting Columbus while local church work progresses amid rain and guano hauling, with talk of a new church and forthcoming quarterly meeting. Local residents and merchants are optimistic about growth as rail links to Chattanooga Brunswick and Savannah Montgomery loom.
From Joe, Ga. March 4 notices early planting varied by farmer with corn and cane in progress. A garden and fowl house are nearly finished, while community tales include a burned mustache, Dr Park’s pneumonia cases, visits by Mrs Cobb and Mrs Driskell, a near accident, two youths ran away to Ty Ty, Rev Branch visiting, and a fish story from Sumter County.
Plain s of Dura reports roads in poor condition from recent ruins and ongoing cotton movement to Americus. Local residents Lee Rawana and Huw son noted for farming. entertainments kept youth lively. Balloon ascent visit to Americus sparked joy among Henry and Julian after beer and cigars. Illnesses hit Prof Black and wife, Mrs R K Webb, and Mr H R Dean Jr. Kept school closed. West traveled to Cheribee in rain.
Bronwood brief items note a child servant of Mrs. Wilkinson burned to death after her dress caught fire as rain dampened attendance at a quarterly meeting. Other notes mention ill health of Mrs. Hill, telegraphs from Americus and Macon, a local cofins shutdown affecting workers, and local job searches.
In Oglethorpe March notes, a Confederate veteran seeks a state pension denied due to non residence while a test stock-law ruling upholds lawfulness. Sheriff sales liquidate Montezuma stock to satisfy a Macon mortgage. Socials and visits highlight community life in Clarence.
The commital trial of John Picket for the murder of Nelson Brooks and Rhody Brooks opened before Justice Gireen. Picket pled guilty and admitted killing both victims, blaming his companion Tilly who, under fear, claims she acted only to escape his violence. The court noted his calm but shrewd demeanor as spectators observed his cross examination.
Washington reports the transfer of power from Grover Cleveland to Benjamin Harrison as decorous and unforced. The inaugural ceremony, parade, and escort showcased a nation in celebration, with remarks by Harrison praising country and growth, civil service reform, and future protection laws while crowds braved rain to witness the event.
Four names listed as items in a local notice. The readable text shows names AyT TM Vara Ae Oo connected to Ppiti Balls. No clear event date place or organization appears in the fragment.
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