Americus Recorder pricing and publication details
The Americus Recorder announces its daily and weekly editions with rates. The Daily Recorder is published every morning except Mondays, at per month or yearly rates, while the Weekly Recorder delivers every Friday morning for a yearly subscription paid in advance. The paper claims the largest circulation in Southwest Georgia, serving several counties including Webster and neighbors.
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Americus Recorder
DaiLy Recorder
Georgia
Bum- Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Acquitted in State vs Hamil verdict yesterday morning
The jury found A J Hamil not guilty in the State case. The Central railroad raised the price of 2000 mile tickets to 50 dollars while 1000 mile tickets stay at 25 dollars.
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A. J. Hamil
Central Railroad
Moved In and Pardoned Items From Local News
Yesterday afternoon Mr P C Gregg moved from the lawn to his newly purchased residence on Lee street from Mr J E D Shipp. Pardoned, Ike Williams, colored, who served one year in the penitentiary for larceny, received a gubernatorial pardon on a recent Friday night.
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P. C. Gregg
J. E. D. Shipp
Lee Street
Ike Williams
An Elegant Feast And Local Community Notes
A six pound smoked trout was shared at a Webster county restaurant and a council meeting accepted bond election returns. Reports include a leg injury in Ellaville, summer refrigeration upgrades for BJ Hawkins, ongoing medical and office arrangements, Art Gallery items by A B Harrold, a new walnut desk for H C Hagley, Wm Hobbs’ larceny arrest, streetcar project funding, and a delayed up train after engine trouble near town.
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Capt. A. Bell
Webster County
Head's Pond Condemned and Ponds Cleared
Authorities cut the large fish pond of Elbert Head after Board of Health condemnation. Many big carp trout bream and catfish were caught by onlookers. One carp weighed fourteen pounds. Notre Dame reference and Sisters of Baltimore submit letters of respect signing Alsquith and Eager Streets.
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Notre Dame
Baltimore
Sisters of Notre Dame
Alsquith & Eager
Tariff Debate Over Insurance Rates in Americus
Property holders denounce excessive insurance tariffs in Americus. They note an unfulfilled promise of rate cuts after water works completion and urge the city council to demand tax increases on insurers, arguing a rule should work both ways.
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Americus
Tariff Association
Escape of two prisoners from city guard house
Frord Themaelven reports two enslaved individuals Dolly Dorsey and Floyd Stephens confined for larceny and disorderly conduct escaped Sunday night using a scantling to pry bolts. They are warned to stay out of town. Chas Battle applied for a warrant against Joseph Harris after a Thursday morning dispute in which Harris struck Battle with a shovel, wounding him.
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Frord Themaelven
Dolly Dorsey
Floyd Stephens
Chas, Battle
Court House
Joseph Harris
Joseph
Charles
County Court Room Overcrowding Forces Change in Venue
The county court room lacks space for quarterly sessions, forcing attendees to sit in halls or offices. Judge Pilabury is likely to move to the Superior court room next session.
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Pilabury
Superior Court
Accident harms Little Etta Wilson at school
Little Etta Wilson daughter of Mr J J Wilson of the 15th District suffered a serious accident at school last week when she fell and broke her arm bones protruded through the flesh.
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Little Etta
J. J. Wilson
Shelbyville Woman Loses Home And Heirlooms
Mrs Bascom Myrick learned Monday night that the home of her mother in Shelbyville Tennessee burned. She reported significant losses including valuable pictures and other family heirlooms kept at the old homestead for safekeeping.
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Bascom Myrick
Shelbyville
Tenn
Mra
Myrick
Rees Park Lakes Completed and Water Turned On
The cementing of the lakes in Rees park is finished and water was turned on Saturday. The park now presents a prettier view with perfectly clear water where objects are easily seen at the bottom. The notice also promotes a New Home Sewing Machine as simple, easy to run, versatile, neat, durable, and inexpensive. Bird Seed Mixed arrives at Cook's Pharmacy.
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Rees Park
Got Them at Coat and a Tariff Talk
Saturday night Dolly Dorsey stole a pair of pants from Aaron Cohen's Cotton Avenue store. Clerk Joe Jossey chased him but returned after noting the theft was at cost. Policeman Feagin later captured Dorsey and recovered the pants, though he escaped Sunday night. In other notes, merchants discuss high insurance tariffs and possible moves to form a paid fire department, hoping for lower costs.
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Dolly Dorsey
Aaron Cohen
Cotton Avenue
Joe Jossey
Dorsey
Mr. Jossey
Feagin
Low excursion rates to Savannah May festivities announced
The Central railroad of Georgia will offer low excursion rates from all points on its lines in Georgia to Savannah during the May festivities under the Southern Travelers Association. A full programme will be issued soon outlining the events. The plan aims to encourage interior travelers to join the celebration for an enjoyable occasion.
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Savannah
Central Railroad of Georgia
Georgia
Southern Traveler's Association
Poole Brothers Arrested for Swindling Widow in City
Two men passing as brothers named Poole were arrested Friday evening for attempting to cheat a widow out of a week’s board. They left their grip and brushes with a man who paid them, and critics denounce such schemes as unfit conduct. Look out for the Poole brothers.
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Poole
Poole Brothers
Americus investors eye sale of Atlanta and Florida railroad stake
Several Americus capitalists have money invested in the construction company of the Atlanta and Florida railroad. The road is in bad shape and they would sell out cheaply. The author opines that bringing the road to Americus first would have avoided the current straits and left a prosperous treasury.
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Atlanta & Florida
Americus
Atlanta and Florida Railroad
It Looks That Way. Mr W H Fenvin and Hotel Scheme
The column notes Mr W H Fenvin, a popular police officer, has rented a four room cottage and is furnishing it for a likely marriage. It adds that Mr C V Walker, new to the city, is leading a hotel scheme and working to secure a hotel for Americas, wishing him success.
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W. H. Fenvin
C. V. Walker
Watermelon Patch Giant Contract in Tennessee
Mr. C. C. Balkcom closes a contract for 112 tons of guano to fertilize a watermelon patch near Adams Park along the East Tennessee railroad. The 746 acre area is praised as perhaps the Souths largest watermelon farm with Ballicom showing faith in Georgia melons through active work.
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C. C. Balkcom
Adams' Park
East Tennessee
Ballicom
Georgia
A Beautiful Bouquet Adorns Judge Pilsbury’s Court Room
A county court judge received a charming bouquet from a lady friend. The arrangement showcased various flowers and geraniums and the judge expressed pride and gratitude for the kind remembrance. A Mig Cheek Sale notes 1000 bales of checks moved to New Orleans via Frank Woodruil, totaling 1,025,000 yards.
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Pilsbury
Eagle and Phoenix Manufacturing Company
New Orlents
Frank Woodruil
Proposed Baptist Church Reflects Progressive Spirit in Americus
The twenty thousand dollar brick church project in Americus signals public confidence in big scale religious building. The plan aims to align future religious expenditures with the generous civic mood and to showcase Baptist progress in the city. The piece also notes a grand inter-state firemen tournament next May and a charitable response from Georgia Home Insurance Company. Additionally Cordele loses banker J E D Shipp as his family relocates, reshaping local leadership and prospects.
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Americas
Americus
Bngthers Sun
Burrus
Georgia Home Insurance Company
Georgia Home
Judge rules mail carrier must answer in court
Judge Pilebury issued a ruling denying a postponement for a defendant who is a United States mail carrier. The judge held that being a mail carrier does not exempt him from the court's jurisdiction and he must answer as any other defendant. The case was set for 10 o'clock today.
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Pilebury
United States
Balloon Ascension in Albany Ends With Narrow Escape
Prof Flak built a balloon in Albany and sent it aloft to about 1500 to 2000 feet Saturday. As it descended, Prof Perry released the parachute. The chute opened well and landed safely until the ground when a telegraph wire struck the Professor, knocking him senseless briefly before recovery. The parachute nearly draped the river, but the Professor escaped with his life and future luck hoped for.
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Albany
Flak
Ascension
Prof. Perry
Band instruments arrive for Wide-Awake Band
The Wide-Awake Band received a new set of instruments yesterday and a committee will seek public help to cover the remaining cost. The band has some funds but not half the bill, and plans open air concerts near their band stand on Jackson street when funds allow.
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Jackson Street
To the Asylum Train Through Marion County
Sheriff Rushin of Marion county escorted a young man named Willie Benson from the city toward Milledgeville. Benson, about twenty, hails from a prominent county family. It is hoped he will soon be restored to his family and health. Barnum notes Jumbo’s fame amid the era’s medical cures and sensational sales.
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Sherif Rushin
Marion County
Milledgeville
Willie Benson
Youngs
Lis
Central's Eden extension to Savannah favored by Enquirer
The Columbus Enquirer argues the Central Railroad will not abandon the Americus to Eden plan. It cites Birmingham as a gateway to the Northwest and says the Eden line would shorten Savannah to Birmingham by 50 to 60 miles, pass through three untouched counties, and create a major Central system route likely to draw substantial future business. The paper predicts work could begin soon.
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Central Railroad
Americus
Eden
Central
Birmingham
Great Northwest
Savannah
Macon
Columbus Enquirer
Alarm Clock Mishap On Early Train Departure
A popular young woman visiting Americus planned to return on the early Monday train. Her admirer borrowed an alarm clock to wake her at four, and in a late Sunday visit the two were alone as others left. The clock rang loudly, the man leaped from the veranda into the street, and she departed on the morning train.
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Dr. Burt
Talbotton
A. W. Chapman
Americus
Thad ’em all a tonic testimonial in old ad copy
A rubicund man extols Brown’s Tron Bit ters as a cure all for malaria symptoms. He lists backache dizziness sleeplessness indigestion night sweats and fatigue and praises the tonic as the best.
County Court Docket Shows Guilty and Not Guilty Verdicts
The State vs Tom Brady ended with a guilty verdict for larceny from the house and a six month sentence or $40 fine. The State vs Quincy Cooper resulted in a not guilty verdict for misdemeanor. Judge Pilsbury discharged the jury and will resume with civil business at 9:30. The court’s efficiency is noted as high.
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Tom Brady
Quincy Cooper
Pilsbury
Telegraph line urged along S A M road
A local demand urges the S A M road to establish a telegraph line along its route. The writer notes prior Western Union arrangements and complaints from daily users, comparing with other lines that already offer telegraphic service and arguing the need for immediate action.
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Western Union Company
Brower’s Lang Restorer Reverses 1882 Consumption Tale
In spring 1882 the writer suffered a severe cough that worsened through fall leaving them weak and told they had consumption. After trying many medicines, Dr Holloway advised Brower's Lang Restorer. After a few doses health began to improve and by recovery the writer felt life saved. Neighbors share the same view and praise the remedy.
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Powis
Cam
Lang Restorer
Ibi
Jons Pearson
Barneaville
Bonds Boost for Americus Growth and Sewer Plan
Americus shows steady growth with a strong bond program and sewer project. A $35,000 waterworks bond carries 6 percent interest, payable semiannually, over 30 years with a sinking fund. Mayor Felder and Ald. Bagley announce a $1.05 net sewer bond sale via Hambleton & Co. The city expects a $1,760 premium. work to start soon.
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Americus
Water Works
Felder
Ald. Bagley
Messrs. Hambleton & Co
Baltimore
Traveling men and the true gentleman in commerce
Drummer figures are praised for lively dispositions and engaging manners but true gentleness lies in tender impulses. Captain C F Hoke, a renowned Southern traveling man, commends Calisaya Tonite for his daughter's fever, noting its swift restoration of appetite and strength. Sold by druggists at 50 cents to a dollar a bottle.
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C. F. Hoke
South
Salvation Army Arrives with Parades and Meetings
The Salvation Army arrived in town at noon with six men and boys and five women. They will attract street urchins and locals, bringing several musical instruments for parades. The sky pilots manager arranged with Manager Glover to use the opera house for three weeks for day and night meetings. The drum corps roamed the streets yesterday afternoon, handing out dodgers, and the meeting drew a good crowd last night.
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Salvation Army
The
Sky Pilots
Glover
Dram Corps
Consumption Cured by Vegetable Remedy
An old physician recalls a secret formula for a vegetable cure of consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He offers free instructions by mail in German French or English from W. A. Nove 149 Power's Block Rochester.
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Haran
W. A
Power's
Rochester
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Kumter County
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Zach Cunningham
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A. A. Brooks
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H. C. Hagley
Bank of Americas
Oglethorpe
Wm. Hobbs
Macon County
EK. A. Shealey
Treet
W. E. Murphey
A&s
Callie Windsor
John Windsor
Jas. Wilkins
Muckelee Creek
Wilkins
Sumter County
Council & McGarrah
Henderson
J. F. Ross
Cook's Pharmacy
Desurance
Prof
van Riper
J. £. D. Shipp
Bank of Cordele
Cordele
Lock, Stock and Barrel
Mr. Shipp
Recorder
PT. Barnum
Dr. Bull
BONDS
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City Printing
Bank of Americus
H. C. Rooney
Americus, Ga
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