Local notes on delayed recorder and community events
The item reports delayedRECORDER actions, baseball club negotiations for uniforms, and correspondence between clubs. It notes a marriage at 7:30 AM, a sheriff appointment in Sumter County, a possible election in thirty days, a case of insanity, local commerce ads, and a fatal sheriff Cobb. It also describes an artesian well drill mishap and ongoing repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rdinary Speer
N. H. White Eri
Sumter County
W. H. Cobb
Cobb
W. OH
Fire Company No 4 of Macon honors No 2 with framed resolutions
Mechanics Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company No 4, Macon Ga, sends complimentary resolutions to Mechanics Fire Company No 2, in white satin, with thanks for hospitality during the Apr 29 1885 Firemans Tournament. praises friendship and welcomes future reunions, mentions steamer Annie Bell and Islay Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Fire Company No
Macon
Newper
Naseer
Gacetino
Hall
Mechanics Steam Fine, Exorxe and Host Company
Annie Bell
T. Matten
D. D.S
T Cleburne Fire Co. No. 1
Eufaula, Ala
Resolutions From Stonewall Fire Co Honor Wide Awake
Stonewall Fire Company of Griffin sends silk framed resolutions to Wide Awake Fire Company of Americus Greeting their cordial reception hospitality and gratitude for favors. It states enduring remembrance for acts of kindness and thanks for the pleasures and encouragements during the Americus visit. Signed by Rost T Dames Gro Waits and Frank Fulint. Griffin Ga May 5 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Griffin
Wide- Awake
Americus
Stonewall Fire Company
Georgia
Wide Awake Fire Company
Rost. T. Dames
Gro. R. Waits
Frank Fulint
Griffin, Ga
Letter of Thanks from Wide-Awake Fire Company
A letter received by the secretary expresses thanks for kindness and courtesies shown to Cleburne Fire Company No 1 of Eufaula during their recent visit to Americus Georgia. The note notes appreciation for support extended to both the visiting company and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
No.2
Wide-Awake Fire Company
Wide-Awake Fire Company No. 1
Americus
GuntremEx
Cleburne
Oglethorpe visit notes court dull and local improvements
In Oglethorpe Wednesday the court session dragged with few farmers present aside from jurors witnesses or litigants. Comer and Co of Savannah won a verdict in the case against Hatcher Baldwin & Co of Macon county. The town notes new buildings a colored church frame and repairs to the Johnson property. Local business moves and new ventures are described along with a successful Artesian well delivering 75 gallons per minute at $641 cost. Editor Christopher of the Record visits and Jim Dawson is described as a dying breed granger king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
W. A. Hawkins
Americus
Col. Haygood
Comer & Co
Savannah
Hatcher, Baldwin & Co
Macon County
Gilmore
Hest
Christopher
Jim Dawson
Murderer Patrick Convicted In Macon Court
Macon Court and Judge Fort adjourned a five day session after sentences were handed down. Monroe Patrick, cdl., convicted of murder with mercy recommended, received life in the penitentiary for killing his wife in a autumn brawl. Frank Persons, col., convicted of hog stealing, twelve months chaingang. Benj. Taylor convicted of larceny for stealing a gun, twelve months chaingang or $100 fine. A young white man tried for killing a negro was released on bail. Also reports of chicken thieves include Arthur Lanford, col., firing at a pair of negroes, then fleeing with several hens and young chicks.
Explosion at Burke's printing house in Macon claims two lives
Special to the Reccanan reports a gas tank explosion at Burke's printing house in Macon Georgia at 8 30 PM causing the death of Henry Lewis a pressman and injuring Henry Russell a colored engineer who is expected to die The building caught fire but the blaze was extinguished with little damage to the establishment and widespread excitement surrounds the catastrophe
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Reccanan
Macon
Burke
Henry Lewis
Preasman
Harry Russell
Bursted Boiler at Macon Cotton Factory Explodes
In Macon Georgia on May 18 the boiler at the cotton factory on 1st street exploded at 5 30 am. Engineer Austin Gibson was killed fireman Wesley Johnson injured Bill Lester seriously hurt all colored. Boiler head flew 120 yards boiler body blown through three walls. Four other boilers damaged and factory buildings damaged. Damages about 20000 dollars. Panic in factory but fire prevented. Cause is a weak boiler spot.
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Sperial
Rac
Macon
1St Street
Austin Gibson
Wesley Johnson
Bill Lester
Local sympathy for Hooks family in deep bereavement
The Albany News notes widespread sorrow for Mrs W W Hooks and her family after the loss of her sister and her infant son. The baby died at 6 o clock, while the sister and her father remain ill. Died near the city was Peyton Mims at 74 after long illness. Maud Clegg, daughter of W A Clegg, died in Macon after boarding with Dr Holloway.
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Albany News
Lee County
Peyton Mims
Mims
William Mims
W. F. Mims
Hall
Maud Clegg
Macon
Maud
Dr. Holloway
W.a.clegg
Grand Opening at Thornton Wheatley Store in City
Thornton Wheatley announces a grand opening for his new store with a handsomest, best arranged layout and latest, choicest, and cheapest goods. Highlighted are Hamburg Edgings from the government sale, a full Clothing and Shoe Department, and a dedicated Ladies' Department in the corner store.
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Thornton Wheatley
Hamburg
Big Onion Sample Grows From February Patch
Val Oliver displays a five and five-eighths inch diameter silver onion from a gond sized patch planted in February. The article notes soil was sandy, fertilized with composted China berries as a fertilizer, claiming they equal cotton seed for fertilization and aid soil formation, insect resistance, and rapid tree growth for reclaiming barren hillsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Oliver
The New Railroad and Local Notices in Macon 1880
The issue reports progress on the A P and L railroad with cross ties laid and rumors of starting iron laying and an engine next week. It notes completed grading, expected cotton shipments from Stewart and Webster counties, and support from authorities. Also mentions Hart Dear Sir letter praising Granata Caine Remedy and endorsements by Dr E J Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Hart
Joan Hurneyr
E. J. Eldridge
Lumpkin
Stewart
Webster
Boot Shop and Hat Trade in Southwest Georgia
The past two weeks have brought glorious business as heavy cash sales mark a season of success. The seller credits great bargains offered to customers for the surge in money spent, despite talk of hard times and scarce cash. The tone is boastful and local to the trade area.
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Lon Ggures
Low Prices Attract Attention From Traveling Shoppers
Fragments show neighbors informing passersby about low prices as travelers pass through, emphasizing the appeal of bargain deals and the influence of local word of mouth. The excerpt hints at a busy scene where price awareness drives interest among miles of potential buyers.
We Buy Cheap Because We Buy Big at West-Side Store
J Waxelbaum announces deep discounts through bulk purchasing and ample capital. The ad touts low prices across fabrics, clothing, footwear, and accessories, promising unbeatable values on calico muslin parasols and fashion goods. It asserts heavy buying power allows customers to save, claiming prices lower than rivals and bragging about extensive clothing lines and daily bargains.
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Rystal
Jetal
Randy Ites
Andy Itton
Pats Recorder
Forsnaaler
Wasbon
Stewart Jordan
Ice Cain
Wheeler
Mag. Croghan
Pat Pender
I. N. Hart
Mul K
Patterson
Barlow Is
Millek
Im Coleman
Ellis
I. Black & Son
Bank
Itea
Concord
Firemen
No. 2
Noy
No. 4
Jos. A. Harrison
Henry W. Dante
G. J. Buatran
Macon Court
Arthur Lanford
Arthur
Joe Bryant
Police
H. L. Coox
Soarch Road Commissioners Bible Co
Wells
Jersey City
New York
J. Waxelbaum & CO
OF the
Southwest
J. Waxelbaum
Eagle & Fees
Lonsdale
Gabe
Simon Para
Ojo
OUR Millinery Department
Baltimore
J.wexelbaum
Americus, Georgia
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