This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1887
Page
8
Dawson GA March 28 1987 recounts old Civil War papers and receipts from 1862. It includes notes on the 5th Georgia Regiment, Pensacola to Knoxville supply moves, clothing purchases, and camp stores. The writer promises more papers from various times, with focus on living members.
Stewart Georgia March 23 preliminary trial in the Miller Glover Jenkins affray concluded last Thursday. Miller and Glover bound over for April term of the Superior Court each in 400. Jenkins to be arraigned on assault with intent to murder when recovered. Town excitement waned and life returned to normal after the incident.
Miss Fannie Thorpe is ill with meningitis. Col Chariton Battle and lady visit Willis family in town. Ed Tondee’s friends note his reconnection with Eu is a deserving boy. Mr Truss Walters dies of paralysis near town. Court house improvements planned for fair trial. Rev C J Williams preached at Methodist church. A musical at Tom Gardner’s residence was a season highlight. Ada Gaines visiting Jessie Peacock in Ellaville. Gantt Jones settles debts, illness due to unpaid wash bill. Local youths form amateur theatre group. first show planned for May.
From Richland Georgia March 28 1887 measles still active with little Mond Nicholson gravely ill though hopes remain for recovery Mrs Nicholson also recovering and several others sick Att truck notes Columbus Southern Railroad survey lands rights of way being settled expected completion by fall enabling cotton shipments Town news mentions court house move poultry ventures Major Grown and Mr Jordan in Columbus and local sermons by Ray Binion at the college on the second Sunday in April
From Webster Weusten County, March 29, reports of measles crisis, exhausted families, and doctors under heavy strain fighting the illness. Mentions Mrs. Susan Cole's death, freezing weather, court adjournment note, and local commerce boasting few popshops. Includes anecdotes on cows, butter income, and rural farming life.
Five hundred acres of meters have been planted around Fort Gaines as part of a broader agricultural initiative. Officials note precise measurements and project aims to boost local yields and soil health in the region.
Our Dawson letter from March 30 reports Miss Katie Powell promoting the Bronwood Reporter to attract subscribers and ads. It notes arrivals and visits from locals, including Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin of Lake Spalding, Mrs. Sallie Boatwick, and Miss Moria McGorrick, plus several city residents. The piece mentions Prof. W. K. Pillsbury returning to Dawson for the summer, construction plans near Judge Rogers’ residence, and a missionary society event at Mabannauet Church. Concerns include late-season peach and plum crops and garden vegetables nearing trouble.
Grorarrow s Ga March 2 weather alternates between whol and plewant with rain shortages affecting fruit trees while the wheat and corn crops show potential. Superior Court sessions cleared civil docket in one day and criminal docket in a day and a half with few felonies. Burke and county matters include a new jail need, a healthy treasury, a levee scene at the town, W T Methvin's trade, Prof Keese's school, and a cotton sale at 84 cents per pound totaling about 900 dollars after a missed ten day hold. Miss Bessie Simpson wed Mr C H Frech of Boston on arrival by Judge J E Smith.
Putnam reports a man named George Brown died after eating chinaberries causing sudden colic. Cotton planting begins, roseola appears, and locals discuss a pond incident near a young man with a new buggy. A Barkhal trestle near Buena Vista narrowly escaped fire from a spark. Farmers fear drought may force corn replanting. Railroad updates mention furloughs, a central agent, and guano deals. Professor R V Forrester visited Putnam.
Thurlow Avel recounts a Hudson River voyage from Albany to New York where Martin Van Buren famed as The Little Magician avoids a direct answer when asked where the sun rises. A guest stakes champagne on his evasive reply, and the bet ends abruptly as Van Buren hedges on east and west as conventional terms.
Captain Raouls New Omley ex president W G Raoul of the Central railroad was appointed president of the Mexican National railway from Corpus Christi to the City of Mexico. Eight hundred miles are in operation and five hundred remain to be built with a 70000000 capital owned by English capitalists. Headquarters in New York with Raoul traveling there next week before inspecting the rail line in Mexico. Ayer s Sarsaparilla touted as the first successful blood medicine with high public estimation and vast sales. ask your druggist for Is.
A 19th century narrator contrasts Africa as the dark continent with vivid scenes of Central Soudan towns, markets, and industrious peoples. He notes well-built cities, diverse crafts, and bustling trade, while warning of Western arrogance and the feeble reach of colonial influence. The piece blends travelogue with critique of missionary and imperial pretensions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.