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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1886
Page
4
An article from Americus cites campaign developments in Georgia. Gen. Gordon travels toward Bee County while Maj. Bacon hosts events in Montezuma and Augusta. The Savannah Times backs Bacon as opponents clash over charges against Judge Crisp. Local counties discuss governor prospects and delegates, with Barton appointments listed for next week.
Major Bacon challenges General Gordon to a joint discussion before the Democratic party of the State. Bacon asks Gordon to select a friend to confer with Pat Walsh of Augusta to arrange dates and places. The Capitol and Americus Reconven have not expressed a preference for either candidate as both are largely unknown to the paper. The Reconven records events and will comment when principles at stake arise.
The Atlanta Capitol urges truth in coverage of gubernatorial news and rebuts claims of bias. It notes reporters should record events as they happen and avoid coloring results with side rhetoric while presenting clear examples from Gen Gordon’s speech. It also discusses Primary elections and Bacon’s view on delegate selection.
The piece reflects on Civil War era figures born in Kentucky, noting Davis Lincoln and other leaders with dates and ages. It argues a Georgia canvass should focus on policy over bias, stresses economic governance, and notes a Republican and a Prohibition mention. A Mitchell county victory by 30 is reported.
At a May 8 1886 meeting J B Scott chaired and H B Raiford served as secretary. The group urged electing a representative in the next Legislature, noting the district has had none since early in the war. T L Murray moved to ballot nominate D A Small, whose election was declared unanimous. The meeting endorsed Hon CO F Crisp as successor in the next Congress before adjourning.
Gen Gordon replies he will accept Maj Bacon's challenge and arrange a meeting series with Mr Walsh after returning home. He states it is what he wants and he had actually challenged Maj Bacon first.
Gen Gordon urged a joint letter to the State executive committee requesting primary elections to reveal the will of the people. Maj Bacon replied counties control their delegates and will accept results from primaries or mass meetings. The Sumter county gubernatorial race appears mixed with Gordon and Bacon supporters both present. outcome uncertain if decided by public vote.
Before proceeding to the gubernatorial choice, readers are urged to inquire into the candidates' views on key state matters. The piece questions where the candidates stand on the railroad commission, lease of the State road, the convict system, and other issues of public interest.
The Republican party reiterates accusations against Judge Crisp claiming they mirror a four year old charge that failed to prove anything. Despite the earlier unfounded claims, he was nominated and has been twice elected since the allegations were raised.
Excitement rises near Paris Texas as J E Corley, once near death from consumption, recovers after using Dr King s New Discovery and New Life Pills. A trial bottle eased his distress, then a full supply led to rapid improvement, gaining thirty six pounds after two doses and two bottles.
Meriwether County features farmer W N Sims near Hoganville as a model of practical success. He built a 325 acre, fully cleared plantation with diverse stock, a large nursery, abundant crops, and steady profits. Sims blends hard work with prudent management, while wife Mrs Sims handles domestic tasks, and the farm operates with ample tools, terraces, and irrigation.
A farmer notes his practical grasp of operations, using 25,000 bushels of cotton seed and 200 loads of dried manure weighing about 1,000 pounds each, totaling 200,000 pounds for last season. He urges similar farmers to adopt these methods to improve county prosperity.
The 1 891 Grand Monthly Drawing took place in New Orleans on April 13 1886 under Gen G T Beauregard and Jubal A Early. Ticket No 25244 shared prizes including 75000 to multiple holders in various U S and international locations. The piece notes future drawings and includes anecdotes on gold bricks and health remedies.
The Bronwood notes report farmers lamenting poor cotton stands and late plantings while a local joke unfolds about watermelons and thirsty laborers. Mentions Mrs Gill Willis, doctors Chappell and Cheathem, Alma Hill's illness, and dentist Dr Back. Jeff Davis visits Savannah details and a Bronwood crowd shouting at his passing train.
Webster County notes judge Chap leads the column with no challenger. Farmers cheer better cotton, corn booming, vegetables plentiful, blackberry crop promising. The sheriff’s health improving, Sabbath schools growing, and Sunday singing planned at many schoolhouses. A wedding is announced with cake to be sent.
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