Americus Scene Reflects Campaigns and Weather Notes
In Americus yesterday and today, figures like A. J. Tison of Albany and T. H. Bryans of Atlanta appeared while locals discuss elections, cotton, and rail plans. Prolonged wet weather and 80,000 bales projected before November 1, 1888, frame county commerce as towns prepare for the election night.
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A.J. Tison
Albany
Americus
T. H. Bryans
Atlanta
Joe
Roney
J. Scarborough
Cleveland
A. W. Wilson
Fricker & Bro
Kettle Bruce
Thomasville
Southern Empire
Glessner
Irs
Lula Cole
Lula Twin
R. A Wheeler
Sanford
Fla
William Henry Barnett
Republican Ticket Promises Sharper Election Contest
A RECORDER reporter notes a Republican slate for President Benjamin F Harrison and Vice President Levi F Morton, with electors for the district. The list includes James Atkins Columbus C Wimibish and named district electors such as Tomlinson F Johnson and Benjamin F Brimberry among others, suggesting a proactive campaign stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Benjamin F Harrison
Levi F. Morton
James Atkins
Columbus C
Wimbish
Tomlinson F. Johnson
Benjamin F. Brimberry
David A. Dudley
Richard
O'Kelly
Richard T. Pow
Benjamin
Jesbe A
W. F. Bowers
John W. Garren
Secret ticket hints Gibson candidacy in 31st district
A veiled ticket for Representative Sixt Congress in the 31st district lists Peter C. Gibson as a candidate with unknown residence. The piece urges Democrats to vote next Tuesday and to persuade neighbors to vote. Northern visitors are forecast for Southwest Georgia, especially Americus, which lacks sufficient accommodations. Local hosts are asked to send names, rooms and board prices to help prepare.
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Congress
Peter C. Gibson
Florida
Georgia
Americus
Lost Money Recovered After Man Arrests Suspect
Dick Maxwell, a colored express wagon driver, lost about fifteen dollars in a handkerchief. Henry Doughtie, a colored porter, returned the kerchief claiming no sight of the money. Maxwell had him jailed. Doughtie later confessed finding the money. Also notes bar whisky quality, cemetery plans, vagrants thawed by fire, and a town conversation about a scoop on the Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Maxwell
Henry Doughtie
Tom Mitchell
Henry
the Central
Central
Richmond
Central Depot
Macon
Montgomery
Railroads Rivalry and Rumors Shake South’s Rail Network
The article discusses fierce speculation over a major Central railroad deal, noting Americus as a unique sea-linked city. It outlines conflicting theories about terminal power, the Eden Americas Central branch, and the role of Inman, Alexander, and East Tennessee factions, with claims of bottling Atlanta and shaping future routes. It also mentions local notes on a bear sighting and a Bishop Beckwith lecture on the Holy Land.
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Atlanta
The
Eastman Journal
Savannah and Western
Savannah
Eastman
Americus
Central
Richmond
Georgia Central Company
Central Company
Sone
Savannah and Western Charter
Gen. Alexander
Georgia
New York
Wall Street
Eden- Americas Central Railroad
Alexander
Georgia Company
John H. Inman
Terminal
Inman
John Inman
Central Railroad
Amercus
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Indian Com
Thomas-Brice
East Tennessee Railroad
South Georgia
East Tennessee
Thomas Brice
Americas
Savannah and
California Syrup of Figs advertised remedy
An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a pleasant liquid fruit remedy for constipation and general cleansing. It claims gentle, prompt action on the bowels kidneys liver and stomach without causing sickness or debility. Suitable for those in delicate health.
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California
No Scramble Over Mayoralty Says Local Paper
The Republican column in Sunday’s RecordER defends John Felder, praising his work on public schools, water and gas works, and his restrained stance in the mayoral race. It notes Felder’s nomination by a convention and questions priorCity Council debates over salaries and public works. Also discusses the $1500 Muckalee drainage plan and a Philadelphia vet banquet moral about horse meat.
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Recorder
Feld
John
Felder
Americus
Brice
Americas
Hcd
Murphey
Mags
Muckalee
Reconpek
Philadelphia
Abus
Gon Borres
Philadel- Pry Eey
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Eri Cuuy
Felevhone
Frey
Sheriff Mize
Honest Charley
Recorpver Ofice
Jossey
J.T. Long
Joe Jossey
17Th District
Mulford
Col
Itd
Atlanta Constitution Call
B. H. Jossey
Cotter
Calhoun
Chase's
E. J. Eldridge
J. L. Adderton
Council Cemetery Committee
Oak Grove Cemetery
Calhouns
Raoul
Salvation Oil
Giles
Reagin
Wheeler
Episcopal Church
Beckwith
Holy Land
Palestine
Arthur Rylander
Justin
Paris
Warther
Canada
Dearborn Gt
Chicago
Hil
Permae
Cuswical Co
Berton
Mass
Sree
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