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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1884
Page
5
Local notices cover a meeting of stockholders at Dr J B Hinkle's office to discuss business and attendance. Other items include a fire in Bronwood causing losses, revival at Bethesda Baptist church with 30 converts, and odd garden and music classifieds.
The column records varied town news including bank status and tax talk, farming, crafts, new businesses, railroads, religious services, social events, and a painting boom. It mentions the Bank of Americus depositary appointment, guano sales, and plans for Macon races, with references to local tradesmen and civic projects.
The Americus and Eufaula case centres on W H Brown and his wife allegedly taking two Burke children Leonora and Charley with the maternal grandmother Mrs Williams objecting. The dispute hinges on guardianship and the late Mr Burke's dying wish. Local commerce advertisements follow, touting clocks and a dry goods store with sales, plus a medical pitch for a blood purifier.
Mr and Mrs Council near the city will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on the 25th. They are parents of M B Council of the Georgia warehouse and G W Conneil. A.J. Hudson, the druggist, now offers Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup with free samples. W A Smith carries life flavoring extracts baking powder school books and stationery in Smithville Georgia.
An ad offers a new line of clocks priced from 1.50 to 40.00. The notice promises stylish, affordable timepieces and invites customers to purchase from Payexen & Bao.
An energetic plea from John B Shaw Perth advertises a store with a full stock of cough remedies and cheap prices. It touts Rock Bottom Prices and customer satisfaction, urging readers to visit before buying elsewhere. The ad lists hardware groceries and various staple items available.
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