Americus Recorder publication details and circulation
The Americus Recorder prints Daily and Weekly editions with set schedules and rates. The Daily Recorder issues every morning except Monday at six dollars per year, while the Weekly Recorder arrives Friday morning at one hundred dollars annually in advance. The paper claims the largest Southwest Georgia circulation across Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Stewart, Webster, Schley, Marion, Macon, Dooly and Wilcox counties. It is entered at Americus Post Office as second class matter.
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Americus Recorder
Recorder
Georgia
Sumter, Lee
Torrell
Stewart, Webster
Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post-Omlec
Elder G W Weekly to Preach at Pleasant Grove on Sunday
The Lord willing Elder G W Weekly will preach at Pleasant Grove in Sumter County on Sunday the ninth of June at 11 a m.
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G. W
Lord Willing
Pleasant Grove
Sumter County
Public School Graduation Examinations At College
The public school graduations are under way at the college. The general examination will begin Monday, June 10, as reports note.
Small Attendance at Present Term Court Highlights Slow Farming Activity
The report notes the current court term has the smallest attendance in years as farmers stay home to tend to their work, which would benefit them. Also advertised are reduced rail fares to Atlanta with specific sale dates May 28 and 31 and June 4, 6, 12, plus a rule to buy before boarding. Election of Officers lists M. Speer as President, T. Wheatley as Vice-President, E. J. Eldridge as Treasurer, and J. M. Gannon as Secretary.
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Board of Education
M. Speer
T. Wheatley
E. J. Eldridge
J. M. Gannon
Divorce Granted By Local Superior Court
Mr R W Jordan was granted a divorce this term. He plans to marry in June to a young woman from Brownsville Tennessee. Summer Fights broke out on Cotton Avenue with a dispute at the cheap store between Jas Godwin and the Morris Bros. no one hurt. Excursion rates offer four cents per mile to Cuthbert from May 31 to June 6 between Macon Montgomery Albany Smithville area.
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R. W. Jordan
Superior Court
Brownsville
Tenn
Richard
Cotton Avenue
Cuthbert
Macon
Montgomery
Albany
Smithville
Central Railroad Names Americus Surgeon
The Central railroad selects Dr. Geo. T. Miller of Americus as surgeon for the district from Anderson to Albany. The company notes Dr. Miller ranks among the foremost local physicians for character and ability.
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Central Railroad
Americus
The
Geo. T. Miller
Anderson
Albany
Miller
Well known horse trader acquitted in Macon court
William Hobbs, a famed horse trader in Americas and nearby areas, was acquitted Thursday in Macon County Superior Court on the charge of larceny after trust. He returned home Thursday night.
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Wm. Hobbs
Americas
Macon County Superior Court
Cotton worm control by lamps in Lamar County Texas
A Texas farming letter from Dallas dated May 26 1859 describes using tin lamps set on stakes over water and oil to trap and drown cotton worms. The method aims at cheap, effective pest control, with lamps costing about 25 cents each and reportedly achieving destruction of the larvae as insects are drawn to the light.
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W. E. Elam
8.C. Elam
Texas
E. van Winkle & Co
Dallas
Tex
Enrick
Lamar County
Shaw’s closing out sale draws crowds and adds staff
John R. Shaw aggressively pushes a closing out sale of dry goods. Customers flock to the store, convinced the chance will not come again. The rush is so strong he hires two more clerks despite a slow year, as Shaw insists on clearing his stock at any sacrifice.
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John R. Shaw
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Class Picnic Draws Notable City Youths
Yesterday Miss Carrie Brannon led her Sunday school class picnic at the Dell with many of the city’s bright youngsters. Present were Misses Hitt Stapleton Brannon Dodson Prince Dodson Ed Sheffield Ross Harper Luther Williford Whit Smith W Harrold H Simmons and W Hawkins. The event was chaperoned by Misses Brannon and Dodson along with Messrs Furlow Coates and Loving.
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Carrie Brannon
the Dell
Hitt
Stapleton
Brannon
Dodson
Prince
Mesers
Sheffield
Ross Harper
Luther Williford
Whit Smith
W. Harrold
H. Simmons
W. Hawkins
Furlow
Coates
Loving
Beautiful Night Blooming Cereus Gift and Cobb Wedding
A six inch night blooming cereus flower was sent to the editor from Miss Lucy M Cobb and Master George C Cobb children of Mr and Mrs John M Cobb of 415 Lee Street. At East Americas residence Tuesday the 20th Rev Chas Bedenbaugh united Mrs M E Robinson with Mr Joseph A Cobb in a quiet ceremony with few friends present. The RECORD extends congratulations and wishes for a clear sky through life’s journey.
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Lucy M. Cobb
George C. Cobb
John M. Cobb
Lee Street
East Americas
Chas. Bedenbaugh
M E. Robinson
Joseph A. Cobb
Death of 8. W. Smith at Quebec church area
Bam W. Smith of Schley County near Quebec church died on Wednesday night aged about sixty five. A prominent county figure, he had suffered illness for years baffling doctors. He was buried yesterday at the family burial ground at Quebec church.
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W. Smith
Bam W. Smith
Schley County
Quebec Church
Juebec Church
Glessner Departs Macon for Americus to Reside with Parents
Mr. C. L. Glessner stenographer for Bacon and Rutherford leaves Macon this evening and will reside in Americus with his parents in the future. He is noted as one of the best drilled men of the Southern Cadets and many friends regret his departure while wishing him success in his new work.
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Americus
C. L. Glessner
Bacon & Rutherford
Macon
R. J. Perry
Atlanta
Calhoun
Perry
Proposed east west street between Lee and Jackson
A street to be opened from Lee to Jackson is highly likely, running east and west between the residence of Mr. M Callaway and Wheatley’s Variety Works on Jackson street, and between Dr. Eldridge and Mr. G W Glover on Lee street. It is described as a good move.
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Lee
Jackson
Fire at Heys Brothers stock shed near Bailey on A M road
A Tuesday fire destroyed the Heys Brothers stock shed and crib near Bailey on the & A. M. road. The blaze started from a spark from the smoke stack and the crib, recently stocked with forage, was lost. The two clever boys on top side of this earth are noted as among the community’s brightest.
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Heys
Bailey
A. M. Road
A Harmtsome Compliment
On their arrival at home the Wheatleys found a nice supper awaiting them. It was sent by Mr. T Wheatley, the first foreman of the company and whose name they bear, and was duly enjoyed and appreciated.
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T. Wheatleys
T. Wheatley
Ice Trust and Americus Choice Draw Fire in Eufaula Times
The Eufaula Times laments a regional ice trust that allocates cold service to Americus while shunning competitors like Columbus Montgomery and Albany. The piece mocks the arrangement as artificial restraint on choice, laments being penned in, and expresses wary optimism about a local ice machine returning next spring.
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The
Ice Trust
Columbus
Montgomery
Albany Ice Company
Americus
Eufaula
Athens
Local notes on water, health, and a horse race
The artesian water on Lamar street runs muddy after creek cleanout. Mr. Perry loses hearing after a severe mumps attack. Lamar’s Diarrhea Mixture recommended for emergencies. George Council bets $1000 on a one-mile roadster race against J J Nicholson, with a $25 forfeit each, to be run in the county within six weeks.
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George Council
J.J. Nicholson
Dredge Boat Cleans Muckabee Creek Swift Run
Captain Jas Wilkins has progressed up Muckabee Creek to clear obstructions for a swift current. He is now returning and removing items not reachable on the ascent. The creek is very low, four miles up near the old Guerry bridge, and he reports Muckalee as the swiftest and prettiest creek in the South.
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Jas. Wilkins
Muckabee Creek
Guerry Bridge
Muckalee
Double Dailies and Broad Gauge Upgrade Promised
The S. A. M. road will launch a double daily schedule as soon as broad gauge work finishes, running a passenger train plus an accommodation train. Management notes current inconveniences and pledges improvements. Four first class broad gauge passenger coaches will arrive by June 20, expected to yield superior comfort and finish, making the line among the finest equipped in Georgia.
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S. A.M
Georgia
Brunswick Prospects On Savannah Americus Railroad
Savannah notes a slow canvass for the Savannah Americus & Montgomery railroad with little money pledged toward the $50,000 goal. Brunswick plans to lure the terminus by offering terminal facilities if the line shifts from Savannah to Brunswick, a move aimed at boosting its own status.
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Savannah
Americus Road
Tybee
Brunswick
Savannah, Americus & Montgomery Railroad
Heirs of Capt Klink Chapman Named In Estate
Charley Klink Chapman son of J P Chapman is named as an heir to Capt Klink who died in Columbus. The estate is valued at 150000 dollars. Chapman was a close friend of Bugg Chapman, who mourns his death. After the war Chapman returned penniless and Capt Klink sold him bar fixtures on credit. Chapman attended the funeral and burial, returning home Saturday night.
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Charley Klink Chapman
J. P. Chapman
Capt. Klink
Columbus
Mr. Klink
Bugg Chapman
Chapman
Capt.Klink
Mr. Chapman
The Dairy Farm Prospects Bright in Americus
Mr M R Boren leads a successful diary and poultry venture with two thirds of stock already sold. After canvassing the community, a stockholders meeting will choose a location from several offered sites, with directors to decide final site. Citizens express strong support for a first class dairy farm and urge stock subscriptions.
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M. R. Boren
Americus
A Menagerie and a Died Notice from Local County
A local item describes Mr Clements sending an owl to Mr Chapman who then gave it to Si Hawkins. Si plans a side show with livestock, including a fox from John H. Walker and a large hawk from Clements. Also reported is the death of Henry Cox at Williams place after four days illness, age about thirty five, wife and four children, buried at Pleasant Grove church burial ground.
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Henry Cox
CE. Williams
Pleasant Grove Church
Sick Lint Col Hudson and others ill in city
The Sick Lint Col C B Hudson Solicitor General of this judicial circuit is very sick at the Watts House. His illness seriously retards business before the grand jury. Walter Simmons Esq is ill with fever at his room in the Barlow Block. He is receiving attention from friends. Mr Bartow Coker was better yesterday. Mr W T Mims is confined to his room by sickness at his residence off Lee street.
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C. B. Hudson
Watts House
Walter Simmons
Barlow Block
Bartow Coker
W. T. Mims
Low Lee Street
Box Car Fire on the 8 A.M. Line
A box car near the Plains of Dura caught fire from an engine spark on a Thursday morning. It was detected in time to prevent damage, the train stopped and a few buckets of water quickly extinguished the blaze. A local ad promotes the New Home sewing machine with improved features.
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Plains of Dura
Warrant for Murder in Higdon Killing Case
Coroner Parker empanelled a jury and held an inquest into Henry Higdon’s death. The verdict states Albert Bartlett killed Higdon with a wound to the head from a rough object, but Parker issued a murder warrant. Bartlett, a quiet local boy from a respected family, has not been captured.
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Parker
Henry Higdon
Albert Bartlett
Lockert
J.B. Dunn
H. D. Watts
Brown
J. W. Walters
Lew Bosworth
Bolton
W. E. Brown
T. B. Glover
W. A. Parker
C. Smith
J. L Presley
J. B. Parker
W. G. Ragan
L. C. al, Bartlett
al. Bartlett
Pope
Walton Callaway
Henry
Tybee Colored Fire Company Aims For Americus Tournament
Tybee near Macon hosts its Bay Street No. 3 colored volunteer fire company led by Jerry Maddox with thirty men. He drills them nightly for the Americus tournament on July 17 hoping to win honors, boasting that his team could do anything they set their minds to including stealing the city hall.
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Americas
Tybee
Macon
Bay Street
Jerry Maddox
Jerry
Americus
Telegraph
Savannah News Urges $50,000 for Extension
The Savannah News warns residents not to miss the $50,000 subscription for the 8. A. M. road extension to Savannah. It argues the success of the Americas extension of the Central road hinges on Savannah’s funding, potentially compelling Americus to support both projects to gain access to Southwest Georgia.
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Savannah
The
Savannah News
Americas
Georgia
Americu
Eighth Term Chosen for Rev J C Bryan as Convention President
Rev J C Bryan of this city was elected president for the eighth time of the Colored Missionary Baptisl Convention of this state during the Atlanta session. The appointment reflects his prominence and respected conduct, with strong ties to Americus citizens and local supporters.
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J. C. Bryan
Atlanta
Americus
Our Popular Judges and a Naval School Admission
A young lady sent a large bouquet to Judge Fort, admired by all, as we claim the state’s most popular judges are Fort and Pilsbury. Master John A. Cobb Jr., son of Capt. Joly A. Cobb, has been admitted to Annapolis Naval School after flawless examination.
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Fort
Fort and
Pilsbury
John A. Cobb, Jr
Joly A. Cobb
Naval School
Annapolis
Nervous disorders treated by Samaritans Nenvine advertised
An advertisement touts Samaritans Nenvine for vertigo hysterics and convulsions with price just $1.50 or four for five. Claim includes a testimonial from Henry Clarke of Fairfield Michigan about his wife’s 35 year fight with fits cured. Drugstore sale claims a local druggist keeps it.
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Henry Clarke
Fairfield, Mich
Eden extension push eyed for Central railroad link
Eden extension progress cited as the Central railroad plans push to complete the Savannah to Americus Corridor. A $5 million mortgage to Central Trust Company of New York backs the Eden Americus link, with engineers surveying and rights of way cleared. Officials pledge rapid construction once started, noting the route as the most direct westward line yet.
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Savannah News
Central Railroad
Eden
Savannah and Western
Americus
Central Trust Company of
New York
Alexander
Belknap
Corps of Engineers
Savannah Americus
Buena Vista
Columbus
Savannah
Ozark
Buena Vista and
Blakely
Admitted to the Bar Young J A Ansley Jr Passes Exam
J A Ansley Jr son of Judge J A Ansley of the city was admitted to the bar. At seventeen he showed knowledge beyond his years and benefited from his father's office. Examiners included W B Guerry W M Hawkes Calhoun Mathews E A Hawkins and others noted sickness of Col C B Hudson W A Dodson and E P S examined him on penal code.
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J. A. Ansley, Jr
J. A. Ansley
Georgia
W. B. Guerry
W. M. Hawkes
Calhoun Mathews
United States
E. A. Hawkins
C. B. Hudson
W. A. Dodson
Two New Engines for the 8 A M Road
The 8 A M road will receive on or about June 20 two large broad gauge locomotives of the latest pattern. The engines are named Montgomery and D B Harrell, honoring local citizens and Judge Harrell of Preston for their support of the road. The management hopes the machines will prove as true and reliable as the men they bear.
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Montgomery
Bit
Fries
D. B. Harrell
Preston
Harrell
Fire destroys dwelling near Americus causing loss
On Thursday night the home of Mr. Barney Usrey, about three and a half miles northwest of Americus, burned completely. Only bedding and two trunks survived. Loss estimated around 1200 dollars with 750 dollars insured. The Usrey family had left earlier that day and returned to find the house ablaze. Fire officials suspect a match or careless fire origin.
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Barney Usrey
Americus
Usrey
Uarey
Botsford
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Wort
Chambers
Woodard
Balford
Jefferson Street
F. G. Olver
Lamar Street
Capt. Wilkins
Lamar
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