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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1885

Page

5

Religious services and marriages noted in Americus county

Religions, the Lord willing, 3 will preach in Richland on the third Saturday. A marriage in Chattahoochee County unites Miss Magje Whittie of Americus with Perry Massey of Geogogee. Americus Library Association holds officer election. officers include Cobb as President Harrold as VP Eldridge as Secretary Speer as Treasurer. Rev J. R. Littlejohn passes away peacefully at his Hampton Street residence. Sumter County Sunday School Association to meet at Concord Church with officers to be elected and delegates to the State Association appointed.

Richland Chattahoochee Columbus Enquirer Sune Chattahooshee County Perry Massey Gecogee County Mag Je Whittie Americus Americus Library Association Jno A. Cobb A. B. Harrold E. J. Eldridge M. Speer E. A. Hawkins Nimb T. Wheatly B. P. Holts Lott Warren C.F. Chap F. A Littlejohn J. R. Littejoh Hampton Street Harrold Johnson & Co Furnih A. D. B. McKenzie Prince of Good Fellows Hofaula Alex Eufaula Cal Maxwell Taylor Street Jno. C. Roche & Co Jacksonville Fla R. E. Byrd Gene Smithville R. A. Forrester Internal Revenue Jnc. W R. A

Remarkable Artesian Well Notes And Local Wool Market

The column describes artesian well activity with casing pressure and sand formation, plus ongoing drilling prospects. It also reports on Wool and lamb losses from predatory birds, prices for wool, and Parrott’s crop sale. Local events include tournament records, weather notes, street life, and town notices across Americus and surrounding areas.

C. W. Parrott

Sumter County Agricultural Society May Meeting Minutes

The Sumter County Agricultural Society held its regular May meeting with President J H Black presiding. Col M G Troutman was elected a society member and discussions covered farming failures causes and farm economy. Committee plans for county health climate and production reports were extended, and an agrictural basket picnic was proposed for June.

J. H. Black M. G. Troutman W. C. Toole Young Farmer’s Club D. C M. B. Councin

Local youths plan one club baseball tour

As talk of firemanic teams fades, local boys turn to baseball and rumor says a single club is forming. After practice they hope to visit neighboring towns and demonstrate their skills.

Telegraph Joe Roney Alf. Bell Ceph. Buchannan Thomas B. Hooks Eustis Speer Baltimore Bryant & Stratton Business College McKenzie's E. J. McMath Mercer University Macon McMath Albany Stephens Hanlon J. W. Sheffield Aia

Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Kidney Liver Ailments

An advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly cure Brights disease diabetes weak back and other kidney or liver complaints. It asserts thousands have been permanently cured and daily recommend the tonic. The bottle is guaranteed and sold for 60 cents by Dr J J Eldridge.

Bright J. J. Eldridge

Concord Sunday School Association Holds Fourth Annual Meeting

The Sunday School Association of the county holds its fourth annual meeting at Concord church on the fourth Saturday at 234 mat. Speakers from town and country are expected to address the gathering. Officers and delegates to the State Convention will be elected and new committees appointed. Delegates and members are urged to bring provisions and attend for instruction and moral training of children.

Sumer County Concord Church Americus Lori Warnes Prest Mernet Cattaway Seo’y Rome Concord Association

Hart Keeps the Pure Crystal Into Sa Toenist Parade

Hart leads a northern parade route with crystal items and stalls. Sun Dents GA participates, showcasing 6 AI themes. The event centers on a local artisan fair with mixed displays and public attendance.

I. MN. Hart

Ellaville Social Notes From May Meeting At Walker's Mill

Ellaville and Buena Vista neighbors share a growing bond through the B V A R society. The May day picnic at Walker's mill featured a well received dinner, music and dancing with crops improving and school activities underway. Local officials and residents attended greetings from W H Tondee and others, with plans for camp meetings and a court session in June noted.

Georgia Buena Vista Ellaville Miles Americus Columbus Walker's Mill Weaver Jane R. F. Williamson Ingram W. H. Tondee Indy Col Pat Williams Henry Arringston W. C. Wright Mary MecGarrah Jas, McGarrat J. P. Argo Morgan McMichael J. R. Patton W. A. Murray

Dim Religious Light Glows From PrismSained Presbyterian Windows

Five windows on each side plus several at the rear and in the minister's study illuminate the new Presbyterian church. Prism colors bathe the panes creating a quiet, restful glow with biblical and symbolic motifs including Cross and Crown, wreath and leaves, Bible Isaish XII-18, and Dove with Olive Branch.

New Presbyterian Church Ediice

Enterprising Reliable House Preserves Loyal Trade

Dr E J Eldridge offers trusted service and stock, securing agencies for popular merit items. The firm emphasizes enterprising reliability and aims to carry the best products the public desires, including celebrated remedies like Dr King's New Discovery for con...

E. J. Eldridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gyles Artesium Joe Sloan Augusta Litemen Rainbow Company Washington Company Jim Edmundson Tom Graham Lula Harris Knights of Honor Walter Simmons J. M. Bryant Andersonville Nina Morgan Montezuma Mary Troutman National Cemetery R.C. Black Andersonville School Clark Wm. Usty Layfield Preston City William Griffin Mesere J. A. Littlejohn Barnesville Z. A. Littlejohn Rev W.W. Childers J. A. Munday Allen House Ubokee Artesan Americas Post Office J. R. Littlejohn Phillips & Miers, Jr Edmundson Beef Market Cotton Avenue John E. Hall T. E. Joiner Archie Small Mattie Bird Blalock Sumter County Agricultural Society
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