Appointed Surgeon Named for Railroad District
Appointed Surgeon Dr J M R Westbrook has been named surgeon for the South Western railroad and for the Savannah and Western for this district. Judge Clark resigns, will take effect April 20, opens law office in May. Will of James Fricker probated, daughter named sole executrix, will dated March 30, 1889. Police Commissioners re-elect force for two years from April 1, one off on Sundays. Pork sales reach 500 pounds leaf lard and 1,000 pounds country ham. Wooden wedding of S M Cohen celebrated on Jackson street. Buck-shot found in cow liver during slaughter at Mr J F Bolton’s. Delicate neck tumor removal performed by Dr J B and A B Hinme on J T Persons. jugular and carotid area risk. Gross Lumber Company erecting large mill at Wishart on Savannah Americus Montgomery line, capacity 100,000 feet daily, 25,000 acres virgin pine secured. Milton Cleveland, colored laborer, convicted of two crimes. stole watch from Frances Smith. bulldog revolver found. fined fifty and thirty-five dollars, default twelve months in chain gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross Lumber Company
Wishart
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Abbeville
Rochelle
Filer, Stowell & Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Milton Cleveland
Bridge Gang
Frances Smith
Feagin
Duncan
J. B. Pillsbury
Ehalo
A Poets Daughter and Train Cost Queries
A narrative from Americus describes Mrs. McCormick, daughter of Joaquin Miller and Minnie Myrtle, with her infant, amid a roving life and her father's distant, libertine stance. The piece also notes a railroad engineer's remarks on stopping costs and a summary of the Americas Furniture Company's stockholders meeting and planned factory setup for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Daniel Boone Dramatic Company
McCormick
Joaquin Miller
Man Eats Twenty Three Bananas In City Feat
A young man bought five cents worth of two bananas from L B Bosworth and, after finishing them, offered a dime to eat more. He consumed twenty three more large bananas before boarding a streetcar, claiming the feast left him with nearly seven pounds of fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Bosworth
Bos Sethworth
Calf Is Shocked By Telegraph Wire Near Wheatleys Corner
Thoraday Mnemen were placing a new telegraph wire near the Exchange when it crossed the trolley line. A calf tied near Sheffield's had a loose live wire close by and, as it moved, the tail touched the wire causing a severe shock. Bystanders freed the animal while manager M A McDonald at the Exchange also received a heavy shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley’s
Sheffield
M. A. McDonald
Bazaar ad lists city firms for Glover's Opera House event
An early announced Commercial Bazaar at Glover's Opera House will showcase local business houses and enterprises. The roster includes Electric Lights Emma Connell and many merchants, manufacturers, and professionals with corresponding Miss partyads listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover's Opera House
Banaar
Emma Connell
Ida Merritt
Americus Guano Co
Sarah Cobb
Wheatley
Local Names in Mayfair Society Notices
A list of pairs linking surnames to young ladies across several local households. Mentions include Stapleton, Lockett, Roney, Furlow, Watts, Watts, Mims, White, Logan, Wilkins, Hawkins, Hudson, Allen, McLeod, Barnett, Lingo, Flowers, and Davenport with corresponding Miss or Mrs. titles. No events or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nie Stapleton
George B Stapleton
Lillie Lockett
Nehring Bakery
Annie Bell Roney
H. D. Watts
Lizzie Furlow
Harris & Payne
Leila Watts
Mims
Mamie Carter
Bolton
Annie White
T. F. Logan
Gertrude Wilkins
Si Hawkins
Tiny Hawkins
John R. Hudson
Etta May Allen
I. McLeod & Co
Susie Lingo
W. L. Barnett
Maud Lingo
Flowers
Lawson Stapleton
D. F. Davenport
Traveling men seek shelter at Allen House on rainy day
During yesterday morning's rain a group of traveling men stayed at the Allen House. They filled the time with stories and tricks such as estimating train speed by rail joint clicks and telegraph poles. A jewelry drummer discussed evolving silverware fashions while a theater advance agent noted superstition among show folk. Judge D B Harrell said he is out of politics, with Judge J F Stapleton seen as a potential successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John C. Garrett
Wabash
East St. Louis
Toledo
Garrett
Allen House
Train Passenger Shot Wound During Regular Trip
On a routine trip a passenger on a Huntington bound line accidentally discharged a revolver stored in his overcoat. The ball entered the back and lodged near the shoulder blade. He returned to the city for medical extraction and resumed the next morning’s run. Friends report the injury is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidental
Jeff McCleskey
Huntington
Sheriff Bass Real Estate Gambit Nets Gains and Shipments
Sheriff Bass sold part of his Lee and Finn street holdings for 1500 after two years of holding a 1000 investment. Windsor bought 75 feet on Lee and 45 on Finn, while Bass keeps 125 feet with a cottage. The deal shows a tripling in value with 3500 excess over the original stake and rents collected for two years as he seeks new Americus dirt investments. The Americus Light Infantry reports weather and drill plans, electing new members and setting future drill nights. A resolution imposes fifty cent fines for unexcused absences, under Chairman J A Hixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Bass
Lee and
Finn Streets
Lee Street
Bass
John Windsor
Windsor
Finn Street
Americus
Americus Light Infantry
J. E. Mathis
J. W. Verner
J. M. Edwards, Jr
Linwood Fort
J. A. Hixon
Supreme Court Opinions Fleet in 1890 Georgia Term
Special to ReconDen Atlanta March 3. The Supreme court met at 3 o'clock Saturday and after delivering opinions adjourned to the October term 1890. Opinions listed include Daniels vs Harris Sumter affirmed Martin vs Johnson Muscogee reversed Simmons administrator vs Crumbley Lee affirmed Thompson vs Boyce Decatur reversed Collins vs Spence exg Dr Mitchell affirmed Wheeler vs Georgia Midland railroad Muscogee affirmed Forehand vs Jones Macon affirmed Grantham vs State Schley affirmed O Nea l vs Carmichael Decatur affirmed Polleys Loyd vs Brinson Decatur affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ReconDen
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Oconee
Brunswick
Daniels
Harris
Sumter
Martin
Johnson
Muscogee
Wiggins
State
Simmons
Administrator
Crumbley
Lee
Thompson
Boyce
Decatur
Collins
Spence
Mitchell
Affirmed
Wheeler
Georgia Midland Railroad
Jones
Macon
Grantham
Schley
O'Neal
Carmichael
Polleys & Loyd
Brinson
Mrs Elam Heads for New York Millinery Stock
Mrs M T Elam departs for New York to buy spring and summer millinery goods. A large shipment arrived Saturday with many stylish hats and notions, but the forthcoming stock is expected to be larger and finer than ever. A grand opening is promised with a refund offer if customers are dissatisfied, including a free summer hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. T. Elam
Laying Broad Gauge Track Near Muckabee Trestle
The Coulters bridge gang will begin work on the 5 A.M. trestle over the Muckabee early next week. Three carloads of timber were received from DeSoto to aid construction. A temporary broad gauge track is being laid on the trestle to move the timber carts directly to the site, while workers widen the Front of the 8. A. M. depot by earth removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulters Bridge
DeSoto
Central Railroad
Water tank removal prompts new stand at crossing
S A M authorities tore down the large water tank opposite the passenger depot on Jackson street. Bursting pipes during the cold spell left the supply inadequate, so a new water stand will be erected between the tracks at the crossing to prevent delays caused by the old tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
City Water Works
Central Road
Advice to Mothers Teething Medicine Praised
Advice to Mothers recommends Mrs Winston's SooTHING BYE UP as the go to teething remedy for children. It soothes gums eases pain cures wind colic and helps diarrhea. Sold for twenty five cents per bottle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pmericy
Recorder Creord
Ity
Jorsen & Nicnorsex
J. M. R. Westbrook
Southwestern Railroad
Savannah and Western
James Fricker
Board of Police Commissioners
O. R. Harris
Marion County
H. T. Castleberry
J. F. Bolton
J. T. Persons
Draneaville
UpAlay
J.B
A.B
Mr. Persons
Viaite Americus
the Americas Furniture Company
Messrs
C. C. Hawkins
George Stapleton
R. M. Stewart
W. E. Hawkins
C. R. Whitley
M. B. Campbell
Cincinnati
Charlie Wheatley
Vieve Mor
Gan
Em Prince
Helen Hawkins
Anna Merritt
Americus Fire Department
Anna Hawkins
Kaler’s
Hallie Leamon
Americus Recorder
Julia Brannon
Americus Times
Laura Bosworth
Atlanta Constitution
Lolie Ironmonger
Macon Telegraph
Annie Gyles
J. J. Granberry
Nella Davis
F. D. Davenport
Hattie Windsor
W. E. Clark
Genevieve Adams
P. C. Clegg & Co
Annie Clare Amos
J. W. Harris & Co
Jennie Mayo
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lolie Chapman
Alliance Store
Lonnie Selig
C. Hawkins
Maggie Brannon
Williford, Matthews & Co
Mary Murphy
E. Taylor & Son
Florine West
W. M. Tullis
Winnie Stone
A. J. Cleghorn
Bela Hill
P. H. Williams
Mary Adderton
Cook's Pharmacy
Maud Smith
Brown & French
Jimmie Alen
Baisden & Mize
Charlie Wynn Baisden
H. T
J. A. Davenport
Jennie Carter
Prince’s Stable
Maggie Ruat
Lockett & Elam and Clarke's
Genie Cameron
Bessie Allen
W.D. Bailey
Leonora Burke
W. T. Allen
Bee Clegg
Brown & Mardre
Amoret Gray
Cornelia Thomas
John R. Shaw
Minsora Miers
John E. Hall
Mamie Dudley
Joiner & Nicholson
Lena Ford
J. W. sheMeld & Co
Miss Lillie Council
Perry & Brown
Mina Willie
Mamile Fry
Glover & Lanier
Corde Hawkins
Bee Hive
Mich Bolton
E. D. Ansley
MissIle Prince
A. C. Bivina
Jas
Fricker & Bro
Nellie Sams
E. J.eldridge
Laura Watts
Clara Bright
Alice Coker
Arthur Rylander
Eva Br
Lis
A. J. Buchanan
Mary Little Hart
Fleetwood & Russell
Jen
Lord Fauntleroy
G. W. Glover
Akien
D. B. Harrell
Preston
Recorder
J. F. Stapleton
Comedy
W. W
Williford, Matthews
Cotton Avenue
Ews
Atlerieus
Ben Davis
California
Momaja
Murray Hill
Arica
A.J. Cleghorn
J Uust
J . M. Te Elam
John Daniel
Douglass
Georgia
Cora
Bunions
Thornton Wheatley
Habit Americas Property
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