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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1886
Page
7
Friday a Recouper man visited the ice factory and found bustling activity despite slow machinery setup. Bell and Sims, the proprietors, plan to delay startup until ready and provide all needed ice. Merchants wonder why the city council cannot attach hoses to the artesian well pump to sprinkle the square, noting water abundance and urging street watering several times weekly.
Mrs E D Ansly hosted a Friday picnic at Adams Place on Philemmeo in honor of Miss Lou Reed of Minn visiting for months. Guests included Lou Reed Hattie Brinson Verne Richard Bassie DeJarnette Katie Burke Mattie Moseley and young men W M Hawkins W A Dodson F Stapleton D F Davenport J T Taylor O A Ansley with N Prince as MC. Mr and Mrs E D Ansley chaperoned. all rode in Prince s band wagon.
Mr J M Mc Garrah died suddenly Thursday night at his home in Friendship after a day of work. His wife awoke to a noise and, thinking him cold, found he was not breathing. He was a long respected citizen with a large family and many relatives in the area.
J B Wilbowen, longtime cashier of the Macon Loan and Trust Company, is found to have embezzled 11446 after a quiet internal audit by directors. Stockholders met and disclosed the defalcation. Wilbowen is ill at home as warrants issued for embezzlement and larceny after trust. The company’s bond covers 7500, leaving about 4000 loss.
About thirty to forty residents rode to Albany Saturday, led by Mayor Felder, for a noon demonstration honoring Mr. Davis and an evening German celebration. Albany hosts opened generous hospitality as visitors enjoyed meals, while advertisements tout Smiths Bile Beans and Mayfield soda tickets amid the travels and social notes.
Payment of tribute by the Americas Library Association honors Francia A. Gyles, charter member and former president, noted for indomitable will, love of literature, and public library advocacy. He came from Charleston to Americus in 1865 and helped establish the association, with a proposed tablet in minutes.
Each year the Episcopal Sunday School children anticipate an Easter picnic. On Thursday the annual picnic was held in Magnolia Dell and proved very pleasant. Crowds of children hunted for hidden colored eggs while many carriages carried young people. A fine noon dinner was served. Magnolia Dell appeared especially lovely for the event.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the world’s best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions including salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and corns. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 95 cents per box. Sold by Dr. E J Eldridge.
The Americus post office lists unclaimed letters to be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days. Names include Mrs. Chanty Baldwin, Miss Josephine Henderson, Wm Jackson, John Robinson, Minnie Rice, and others from various initials. May 9 1886. For sale: Calendar Cigar advertised by J Eupmwax.
Mrs George Fickland of 41 Moafes Street Atlanta reports a remarkable cure of blood poison and rheumatism after taking six bottles of Botanic Blood Balm B B B The case was verified by Dr J P Drumgoole who attested to the cure and the medicine is offered by the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga with a free 32 page book for interested buyers
A survey of advertising costs quotes a merchant who would pay rivals 40 percent interest to refrain from advertising. The note reports bondsmen of J G Wilburn of Macon contesting bond payment after a defalcation, with three solvent sureties. Sheriff levies proceed for unpaid taxes as deputies act on collected files. Georgia undertakers plan to form a state association at Kimball House on the 25th.
A fragment from Spring Place writer Mrs. 3 A McEntire describes an old lemon elixir remedy. The text references years of experience, health claims, and general legends from North Georgia, but the legible portion remains unclear and fragmented.
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