Americus Recorder Publications and Rates Described
The Daily Recorder is issued every morning except Mondays with monthly and yearly rates. The Weekly Recorder prints each Friday morning at $1 per year paid in advance. It circulates largely in Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Mitchell, Webster, Schley, Marion, Macon, Dooly and Wilcox counties, claiming broad circulation in Southwest Georgia.
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Americus
Ecordeen
Wrekly Recorder
Georgia
Summer
Lee, Terrell
Breware
Webster
Schrey
Marion
Macon
Dooly
Wilcox
Americus Post-Office
Aitea
H.C. Atorey, Publi
Cordele Advances Electric Lights in Town
A brief note reports Mr. D C N Burkhalter fitted up a neat office in the rear room of the old post office building on Jackson street. Cordele pursues electric lights with its usual enterprise and speed, indicating no delays in progress.
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D.C. N. Burkhalter
Jackson Street
Cordele
Foster City
Burned Fence Fire in Leeton and Post Office Fight
A blaze on Mr. F. F. Stanfield's land in Leeton destroyed much of his fence while burning brush. The Americas Post-Office reports Bloom Brown's strong bid for the Americas post office, backed by his father Col. Jack.
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F. Stanfield
Leeton
Americas Post-Ofice
Bloom Brown
Americas Post-Office
Col
Jack
Marriage in Memphis Alabama McKenzie weds Hawkins
Married on Thursday March 7 in Memphis Tennessee A. D. B. McKenzie of Denver Colorado unites in marriage with Miss Ella L Hawkins of the city A new sidewalk work has begun in front of the Bag Toy Block and is expected to inspire more projects Maj M Speer has returned from New York and is quietly advancing a hotel plan Judge Allen Fort has sold a building lot on Finn Street to Miss Sallie Tommby who will soon build a residence thereon
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Memphis
Tenn
A. D. B. McKenzie
Denver
Colorado
Ella L. Hawkins
Maj. M. Speer
New York
Real Estate
Death in Atlanta Stuns City Doctor Van Walkingbird
Dr. Chas. Van Walkingbird of Atlanta died Wednesday morning. He was brother of Mesdames Taylor and Brinson of this city. Burial will take place in Macon today.
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Atlanta
Chas. van Walkingbird
Mesdames Taylor and
Brinson
Macon
Miss C W Bright Goes to New York for Millinery Stock
Miss C W Bright travels to New York to select the spring stock of millinery and hopes to acquire the latest styles. Miss Amanda Smith will assist in the store business.
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New York
C. W. Bright
Amanda Smith
Local Doctor McMath Earns MD in Augusta
Mr J T McMath of this county recently graduated with distinction as a full fledged M D from a medical college in Augusta and will soon locate. He returned home Saturday as Our Water Works enter a boom with Supt Hawkins striving to meet growing demand. 147 consumers are now served and more water is sought.
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J. T. McMath
Beeen
Augusta
Supt
Hawkins
Returned Him Yesterday Morning to the Sheriff
Mr W L Thomas returned Simon Merkerson to the Sheriff after previously posting bond. He discovered Merkerson was involved with a dangerous man and subsequently placed him back in custody at the jail.
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W. L. ‘Thomas
Simon Merkerson
Mr. Thomas
Simon
Bond Election Quiet Vote Lets No Bonds Pass
The Bond Election passed off quietly with 1252 votes for bonds and none against. Total votes cast and turnout details are incomplete. County commissioners approve a new sidewalk project for the north side of the courthouse building following the elegant work. Mr. Bagley plans a similar sidewalk at Forsyth and Lee streets. An ad promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup for twenty five cents.
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Court House
Bagley
Forsyth and
Lee Streets
Dr. Bull
Home Talent and Georgia Chautauqua News
Citizens on Lamar Street plan spring and summer entertainments by young home talent troupes offering monthly charades at their homes to educate and amuse. Albany hosts the first Georgia Chautauqua assembly March 25 to 30 with rail Excursion rates and lodging. The paper questions city tax policy on insurance firms amid a local controversy over alleged robbing.
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Lamar Street
Georgia Chautauqua Association
Albany
Hams Sold From Marion County Farmer
O. R. Harris of Marion County brought about six hundred pounds of pure country ham to the city yesterday and sold it without trouble. This is his second or third load, he had more than he could use and put them on the market. He is a good farmer and keeps his smoke house at home.
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O. R. Harris
Marion County
Star and Anchor Millinery Unveils Spring Changes
Miss Auntel Pickett announces a spring promotion at the Star and Anchor Millinery Store. She plans to add a tuna dregs making establishment in connection with her millinery and will detail other innovations in a separate advertisement.
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Auntel Pickett
Star and Anchor
New Hose Company Petition Aims to Relocate Apparatus
A petition will be presented to Chief Smith to move the hose reel and house near Mr. C. C. Hawkins on Taylor Street to a spot on Church Street. There is no company on Taylor Street and the Chief says he will require active participation to authorize the move.
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Hoge Company
Savannah and Western railroad project advances
A Savannah dispatch reports the Central railroad men are hopeful to build the Savannah and Western line to connect Savannah with Americus. An iron bridge has been ordered for the Ogeechee near Eden and the first seven miles of track will be laid as soon as possible.
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Savannah and Western
Savannah
Central Railroad
Savannah and Western Railroad
Americus
Ogeechee
Eden
May opens new store under Recorper office offering goods
Mrs. FY Store proposes full furnishing supply including undergarments stationery and nations. She cordially invites the ladies of the city and county to call on her and view the advertisement.
Pleasure Trip To Andersonville With Chaperone
A party of young ladies and gentlemen guided by Mrs. M. R. Boren visited Andersonville yesterday afternoon to view the national cemetery and the Confederate prison remains, returning last night with reports of a pleasant outing.
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M. R. Boren
Andersonville
National Cemetery
Mixed party hunts doves at Bayley and Parker fields
A varied group of hunters including judges, cotton buyers, lawyers and merchants went to Bayley and Parker fields yesterday evening to shoot doves. A large number were killed in the outing.
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Bayley and
Parker Fields
Good Showing By Americus Investment Co In Cordele
Americus Investment Company sold over 7000 dollars worth of property in Cordele last week. Total sales by this company in the town will exceed 40000 dollars in aggregate. The note ends with a statement that nothing succeeds like success.
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Americus Investment Company
Cordele
Ill yard master Bennett critically ill at Mrs White's residence
Mr Bennett, yard master at the Central depot, lies ill at Mrs White’s home at Jefferson and theatre avenues with little hope of recovery. No other persons are mentioned.
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Bennett
White
Jefferson
Death of W G Bennett in Americus
Mr W G Bennett died at Mrs Witte’s residence at Jefferson and Lee streets from pneumonia on Wednesday at 3 am He had come from Jesup two months ago to serve as yard master at the Central depot Friends remember his diligent quiet conduct His father brought the body to Macon yesterday afternoon for burial leaving Americus far from home after a sad sudden death.
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W. G. Bennett
Witte
Jefferson and
Lee Streets
Bennett
Jesup
Central Depot
Amerilus
Macon
Mr. Bennett
Car Morned Fire Destroys S A M Railroad Car
A mail baggage and express car on the S A M line at Louvale was burned Saturday night. The car valued at two thousand dollars and recently hauled and repaired was destroyed with its contents. Railroad workers uncoupled and pushed away passenger coaches and moved the burning car from the depot to prevent spread. Conductor Lewis reports no fire sign at nine o clock prior. Lewis suspects incendiary act. Bodily pains and accidents note in ad for Salvation Oil, twenty five cents a bottle.
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Louvale
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Albert Hinkle Graduates With High Honors in New York
Albert Hinkle son of Dr J L B Hinkle of this city graduated near M D with the highest honors in a large class at the New York Medical University in New York City on Wednesday. The young man has studied hard and shows a bright future under the tutelage of his father and a leading physician in the South.
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Albert Hinkle
J. LB. Hinkle
New York Medical University
New York City
Albert
South
Ihls
Stewart county man on habeas corpus for rape charge
Sheriff Holder brought Mr. Jas. Johnson from Stewart county yesterday for a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Fort. Johnson is charged with rape and is represented by Watts and Hickey of Lumpkin with Sol. Gen. Hudson for the State. Bail was fixed at five hundred dollars. He is described as a hard working industrious man who will address the matter in due time.
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Stewart
Jas. Johnson
Stewart County
County Court Begins March Term with Full Criminal Docket
The March term of county court convenes at the courthouse Monday morning, with Monday to Wednesday devoted to criminal cases. Thursday at eight o clock the civil docket starts and will continue until disposition. Also notes the Davis family from Ellaville moving to Americas and settling on Jackson street.
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H. C. Davis
Ellaville
Posssson
Jackson Street
Davis
Americas
Gone to Americus Charley Fitzgerald leaves Hawkinsville
Hawkinsville notes Charley Fitzgerald and family depart today for Americus to establish a mercantile business. The move earns praise as Hawkinsville loses a good citizen while Americus gains one. Wishing success in the new home. A mule in a dray frightened by Cotton Avenue caused a wreck near W A Cooks Pharmacy with minor damage. A bad road on the Danville road hill near John Walker's old place needs urgent repair to prevent trouble.
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Americus
Chas
Fitzgerald
Fanly
Hawkinsville
Americas
Charley
Cotton Avenue
W. A. Cook
C. C. Hawkins
John Walker
Danville Road
Local Church Marriage Seals Union of Putnam Couple
Dr John Ledbetter of Putnam county married Miss Magmie Gatewood at the Methodist church in the city on Wednesday evening March 13 Rev J O Branch officiating The bride wore dove gray traveling dress with steel trim gray kid gloves and turban hat The groom wore a dark brown suit and tan gloves They left on the 327 train for their Putnam home with congratulations from The Recorder
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Methodist Church
John Ledbetter
Putnam County
Magmie Gatewood
J. R. Gatewood
J. O. Branch
Putnam
Small Fire at Hampton Street Mill Narrowly Spares Bell
A boiler fire started after a long day at C A Bell’s Hampton street mill. Night watchman and Alex Sullivan woke to the blaze, a small hose quickly doused it, preventing a serious loss to Mr Bell as only the boiler post burned before the fire was controlled.
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C. A. Bell
Hampton Street
Alex Sullivan
Sullivan
Mr. Bell
Foot Washing by Hardshell Church Group on Dudley Street
About twenty negro women led by two men from the Hardshell church marched through the square to an old negro woman’s house on Dudley street to wash her feet and hold religious services. The centenarian member, too feeble to attend, was visited by the church, a sight some compared to the Salvation Army arriving in town.
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Hardshell Church
Dudley Street
Salvation Army
Scarborough Refuses 20000 For Car Coupler Invention
Telegram from a prominent railroad man reveals the offer of 20 thousand dollars for Jno N Scarborough's car-coupler invention. Scarborough declines, preferring to benefit himself from the promising device and acknowledging the growing attention it has attracted.
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Jno
N. Scarborough
Banks of Buena Vista Eye Local Growth in City Growth
Mr. C. H. McCall of Buena Vista visited Americus to promote the Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank, hoping to start business by September. Citizens urged support, while local insurance and water tariff concerns prompted debate on pricing and facilities. Captain Thos M. Allen seeks postmaster endorsement amid local civic backing. The LeConte Nursery ad underscores large stock and clearance sales. Health ad copy promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for general illness linked to kidney and digestion issues.
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Buena Vilata
C. H. McCall
Buena Vista
Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank
Americus
East Tennessee and Georgia Line Rail Talk Sparks Resumption Hopes
In the Eastman Times the looming hush before trains on the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia line gives way to expectation. financiers in Georgia express faith a Savannah and Western railroad revival is near. A Atlanta business figure, an ally of W N Leitch, predicts swift construction and no summer legal obstacles, aligning with Olive bill implications.
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Eastman
Savannah
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Savannah and Western Railroad
Eastman Times
Prof W C Kaler Returns to Americus as Music Mentor
Prof W C Kaler, famed musician and gentleman, has returned to Americus for an indefinite stay. He will provide music for the A B C and direct the Wide Awake band, and offer instruction on violin guitar and other instruments. Sold locally are Masury’s Liquid Paints at Davenport's Enterprise Drug Store.
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W. ¢. Kaler
Americus
Prof
Kaler
Masury
Americas
Davenport
Enterprise Drug
French tramp fed and released after language aid
Yesterday morning police arrested a French-speaking tramp begging at Captain Adams on Lamar Street. An interpreter, found locally, identified him, and the man was discharged after being fed, dressed, and shaved by citizens. He expressed gratitude for the kindness shown.
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Adams
Lamar Street
Foot Prints by Court House Stone Endures
Yesterday Mr Hunter placed a shoe print by the court house steps at the edge of the new walk. Judge Pilabury approved the imprint which will endure like an artificial stone. A Recorder man sought a print but was declined after the prominent figure’s print was deemed sufficient.
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Mr. Hunter
Court House
Pilabury
Pilsbury
Death of W C P Cleghorn in Americus obituary
Rev W C P Cleghorn of E Inville died at his son in law’s residence after a three week illness. He was eighty, a longtime Americus citizen, from Scotland before the war. He leaves three daughters and one son. The community mourns a Christian gentleman and praises his memory. The obituary notes association directors elected new reading members and mentions the library’s ample offerings. A special sale announces piano and organ bargains below cost at James Fricker & Bie, starting this morning.
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W. C. P. Cleghorn
Inville
Mr. Cleghorn
Americus
Scotland
Sumter
Sedley
Do Vlock
New Town to Rise Near McRae From Rail Line Purchase
The Americus Investment Company, holder of most of the 8 4 M road stock, hired P C Clegg to assess the McRae area after locals spurned pledges. He bought 2000 acres two miles south of McRae at about three dollars an acre, locating a junction with the East Tennessee road at the center of the tract. The firm plans to plat town lots and market them, forecasting a growing town near the rail junction.
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Tej
Ocmulgee River
Tennesgeg
McRae
Burg
Handy
Cordele
Americus Investment Company
P. C. Clegg
East Tennessee
Eastman
Lumber City
Old Money Bills and Coins in Collector’s Hands
Mr. A. T. Rogers of this place possesses two old money pieces. One is a fifty-dollar Continental bill with a Philadelphia 1778 resolution marking and a thirteen-state pyramid. The other is an eighteen-pence shinplaster from 1776 bearing royal-era wording and a red lion and unicorn relief. Both are described as genuine ancient currency specimens, with additional rare coins owned by J. Rogers noted as interesting.
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A. T. Rogers
Congress
Philadelphia
Colony
New Jersey
George the
J. Rogers
Tragic Fatal Fire Claims Laura Daniels in Neighborhood Wash
A northern city resident Laura Daniels perished by scalding after a pot of boiling water toppled during washing duties at a neighbor’s. The incident occurred as she moved to begin washing and neighbors report seizure-like fits may have contributed to her fall into the hot water.
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Pubricuy Recorder
Georgs
Pega
Euler
Dal Organ of
Sumtermunity
Oeicialegan
Webster County
Udrima
Boss Tweed
Southeastern Insurance Association
Salvation Oil
Homer
Cook's Prarmacy
Americus Ice Company
LeConte Nursery
Cook's Pharmacy
Americus Library Association
Mra
J. J. Williford
W. C. Grey
Hathaway
Clara Bright
Cora Miers
Lizzie Rust
Mika Cameron
B.J. Miller
Frank A. Hooper
Harry Glessner
Oscar Loving
J. G. Parks
Dawson
James Fricker & Bie
A. Mand E
T.V.& C. Railroada
Laura Daniel
Patterson Street
Laura
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Kisunna Smith
Liberty Hall
Lee Street
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