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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1884

Page

5

Fire Delays Club Meeting and Local Notices

The Americus Recorder reports postponement of The Club meeting at Capt. Jno. A. Cobb's due to a recent fire. Episcopal services led by Rev. Winchester scheduled for Sunday. H. C. Storey, junior editor, sprained ankle while at the fire and is confined to his room. Advertisements include shoes 40 percent off at M. B. Poster, a Smithville railroad meeting, and a Webster county railroad effort. A car of lime offered at 1.50 per barrel. thanks extended to firemen for saving property. Financial notes cover counterfeit $20 silver certificates and local book and stationery listings.

H.C. Storey the Receapen The Fire

BLAZING BARLOW HOUSE FIRE SHOCKS AMERICUS

A rapid blaze destroyed the Barlow House in Americus Wednesday night. Firemen, led by Chief Smith, fought through smoke and falling roof to save adjoining buildings. Loss is estimated near 75000 dollars with 80000insured. Mrs. Elizabeth Barlow the owner suffered total loss. Residents praised the fire department and local responders.

Barlow Smith Kia Asaintante

Tees Park work advances amid busy town scene

Local notices blend ads and updates from Americas with a focus on community life. Readers see progress on Tees Park, new district telegraph company plans, and bustling markets with produce like radishes and lettuce. Advertisers shout spring bargains from Fors ter’s Davenport, Smithville suppliers, and Magen next month.

Storm Damage and Water Drainage Efforts Reported

Reports recount a storm in Dooly causing widespread damage near Byromville and Turkey Creek with demolished church and many buildings. Earlier notes describe a large drainage effort on Capt Fort’s Dougherty plantation to relieve swampy land and malaria by boring to an outlet, using rock walls and a three inch conduit to speed water flow. Nearby items promote Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lang Syrup and a sale of Ladies Shoes by M B Fouter, plus Harris and James offering lime at low prices.

Parmers Suwlr Fort Dougherty Albany News Dooly Ladies Shoes M. B. Fouter

Sale of Freight Despite Incomplete Ledger Listing

The notice records a March 14 sale of freight by Sovrawéerxun Barimoap Comraxt oF Grocers in Aunuices, Georgia. It lists remaining goods including wine, Den UF mnaebam Pistares, and Willett barrel cider. Names like Mathews, WM Adams, and Haeyed Simone appear with unsettled items and unclear quantities, indicating a partial auction or liquidation.

Sovrawéerxun Aunuices Mathews Adams Simoneki Willett Apm

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