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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1886
Page
4
The paper reports county delegate selections and mass meetings set for June in several counties including Screven, Dooly, Mitchell, Richmond and Felton counties. It notes Bacon and Gordon influence, Felton’s speaking plan near Macon, and a critical obituary for Gen Durbin Ward highlighting his Democratic loyalty and honesty.
A political column condemns the court house ring accusations against county officials, praising their quick defense while urging broader denouncement of demagogic attacks on all counties. It notes editors targeted by Republicans and outlines regional newspaper stances on gubernatorial candidates and a standing delegate table for the second district.
General Gordon advances through Chattooga and Walker counties threatening Bacon positions as Maj Bacon recuperates at home with a wounded storekeeper. Newsmen report rapid movements and escalating action across the region.
The Atlanta Constitution denounces court house rings and cliques that control public affairs. It calls for empowerment of the people, criticizing the rings as divisive and damaging to democracy, and notes the public refusal to be represented by K court factions.
The Ellan Times reprints an 1868 charge that C F Cusp ran for Schley County Ordinary on the Republican ticket. Democrats present dispute the claim, urging the anonymous author publish under his own name to prove believability.
The annual Sunday school convention of the association met at Andersonville on the 21st with Merrel Callaway presiding. Reports from multiple districts praised thriving Sabbath schools, high attendance, and steady progress amid challenges, followed by a generous community dinner.
The Andersonville and vicinity association held a festive afternoon session with singing, an entertaining address by Rev. Culpepper, and a collection for the National Convention. Officers elected: M. Speer President, Gee and Suggs Vice Presidents, W. B. Harrison Secretary, W. C. Pool Treasurer, J. B. Scott Marshal, Mrs. M. Callaway Cholester. About six hundred attendees enjoyed a pleasant day, with the next meeting set for Rahoboth and a constitutional time change to the third Friday in May. The choir was thanked for the music and benediction by Rev. Mr. Clark closed the meeting.
A Macon Georgia note from May 24 1886 rebuts slurs against an unnamed citizen tied to Bacon and Gordon. The letter defends Bacon personal secretary while attacking an unnamed “pigmy.” It cites the Albany News and Sparta Ishmaelite editor Syd Lewis supporting Gordon. Vote tally shown: Bacon 18, Jones 6, Gordon 3.
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