Official Organ of Webster County News 1887
Official weekly and daily paper notices include subscription rates and circulation in several Georgia counties. Marriage notice reports Roan Smith and Sue Ansley wed at Hill Adkins residence. Telephony and railroad track work updates, plus local anecdotes on meals and turnips. Incidents include two colored youths quarrel with a stone injury and mayoral interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americur
Georgia
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewart, Webster, Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
H.C. Storey
Hill Adkins
Roan Smith
Sue Ansley
New country syrup at Brown French Co s ad
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes a queer animal shown by M E Council and sent by George Tommey along the A P L road near Rochelle. It also mentions James G Parks praising the Recorder and an advertisement for Brown Harper s New Book Store with stock and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, French & Co
Recorder
M. E. Council
George Tommey
Rochelle
Brown & Harper's New Book Store
Callan Brown & Harper
New Book Store
Quiet, Brief Fight In Front Of Gajoon Scene
A Recorder man reports a notably quiet altercation heard yesterday. Two strangers, likely Friahmen, argued outside a gajoon, then entered the rear area. After a shove and a punch, one man knocked the other down, then both shook hands and walked away, ending the incident. Separately, hunters returning from Wilcox County describe little game found on their trip.
Burglary at LuMPKIN depot targets clothing and trunks
Special to Recouper reports the A P and L R R depot in LuMPKIN Ga broken into last night. Clothing and several packages were stolen from the express department. Two trunks from yesterday's passengers were opened but contents unknown. No clue found and damage undetermined. Election for Tax Receiver ordered by Ordinary Speer for November 30 to fill the late J A Daniel's vacancy amid a warm contest. The race will be publicized in coming days. Great Nation Cigarros promoted by G W Grover as wholesale agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Express Department
Speer
J. A. Daniel
New Railroad Charter Proposed From Fort Valley to Eden Station
The Perry Home Journal prints an application for a charter for the Savannah and Fort Valley Railroad Company to build from Fort Valley to Eden station on the Central line, about twenty miles from Savannah. Backed by the Central railroad, it aims to cut off the Savannah Dublin and Western and create a Savannah to Birmingham short line. Also: local business changes. Glover sells retail to Perry for retooling, with Perry taking over mid November. Premiums at the State Fair show several GeorgIa bred horses and entries earning prizes. A Monumental Marble Works contract ships Oolitic stone to Andersonville for Government outbuildings, praised by local firms Miller & McCall and Cobb & Mayo.
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Perry Home Journal
Savannah and
Fort
Messrs
Prince Bros
John A. Cobb
Georgia
Trotters
Burpee
Miller & McCall
Andersonville
Cobb & Mayo
Americus
Americas
Central Road
Hawkinsville
Norman Statham
Wilcox County
Darien
Alice Clark
Wilmington
Del
Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad Company
Ocmulgee
Altamaha
Abbeville
Savannah
Georgia Railroad Commission
Dooly and Wilcox
Macon
Semele
A Good One on Gen Cook at the State Fair
A playful anecdote recalls General Phil Cook escorting Miss Winnie Davis on Veterans Day at the State Fair. seated beside her, he quips about her being “The Daughter of the Confederacy” and she responds with humor. Two second-hand pianos for sale listed after.
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Gen. Cook
Anniston
Phil, Cook
Americus
Winnie Davis
Winnie
General Cook
Miss Davis
Mies Davis
Americus Telegraph Hails Soon Telephone Exchange
The Americus Telegraph notes progress toward a local telephone exchange by January if Atlanta officials move swiftly. Material arrived late December, wiring may start soon, and an Atlanta operator will run the central office until a local staff is trained amid building rental challenges. Nearby notices include ads and industry chatter about rail and river trade.
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Americus
Atlanta
W. E. Hawkins
Accident to Judge Wells in Smithville
Smithville News reports Judge Wm Wells suffered a serious accident near Smithville when his arm was caught in moving machinery while extracting entanglement from cogs. No bones were broken but flesh was mutilated. amputation may be necessary. His son W D Wells of Eufaula arrived by train. community prayers follow. Bargains and boots advertised in local notices.
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Wm. Wells
Smithville
Clark
Simpson
Judge Wells
I T
W. D. Wells
Eufaula
Ohio Ohioans visit Americus for Georgia land and love
In February 1886 Maj W D Glessner led an Ohio excursion to Georgia. Floyd Smith, a Dayton driller, settled in Sumter County after admiring local lands. He saved money by hay profits, rented land, and built a life in Georgia, returning with a daughter. The Recorder congratulates Mr and Mrs Smith of Georgia and notes room for more Ohio youth.
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Jno. B. Gordon
Ohio
Americus
W. D. Glessner
The
Recorder
Georgia
Old State
Americous
Floyd Smith
Dayton
Mr. Smith
Sumter County
Smith
Recorock
Toodles Subers Skips After Fatal Hammer Blow
Two weeks ago in Andersonville a white man named Toodles Subers struck a Negro with a hammer in a village store, causing a fatal injury. The victim died after lingering, and Subers fled into the woods then vanished toward Texas following the death.
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Toodles Subers
Andersonville
Subers
Texas
Derma-Lotion Cure Reported by Seville Druggist Customer
In Seville Florida a customer writes to J A and D F Davenport, druggists, stating that one bottle of Derma-Lotion has cured them of a disease described as the better. The letter is a brief testimonial published in the local pages.
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Opelika
Ala
J. A
D. F. Davenrort
J. F. Adams
Seville
Fla
D. F. Davenport
Prof Vanper Delights with Crayons at State Fair Display
Prof. Vanper completed two refined crayon drawings for Col Hawkins of this city and Mr Jones of Baker county, surpassing all works at the State Fair. His collection near Wheatley's showcases new styles and faces of Americas belles. New supply of ladies cloaks jackets and short wraps offered at the Bargain Store with notably low prices.
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Vanper
H. Hawkins
Mr. Jones
Baker County
van Riper
Wheatley’s
Society Notes and Personal Highlights at the State Fair
Americus society guests and visitors announce attendance at the State Fair in Macon, with numerous locals returning from or traveling to Atlanta, Birmingham, Columbus, and nearby towns. Mentions include Misses, Mrs. Hawkins, Messrs. Bell, Boone, Stapleton, Furlow, Kendrick, McCall, Harper, Wheatley, Brannon, Dodson, and Allen, plus plans for Christmas entertainments and a forthcoming Social Athletic Club charter.
Americus Voice On State Fair Weather And Crowd
The Americus report recounts mud and sun in Macon for the State Fair, noting crowds from 20 000 to 80 000 and estimates near 75 000 on Wednesday. It praises President Northern’s leadership, describes overflowing displays in cattle, horses, hogs, poultry, and fruit, and highlights local exhibitors and veterans presence amid rain and mud.
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Americus
Macon
Atlanta
Cleveland
Northern
Piedmont
Roone
Sumtercot
Sumter
Good Old County
Sanda
Mont
County
J A. Cobb
W. W. Thonyson
Smithville
Davenport
Daport Chemical Co
Altman
Davis
Jeff
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Webster County
New Americas Telephone Exchange
Buena Vista
Ellaville
Fitzgerald & Fussell’s
W. F. Collinsworth
Council & McGarrah
M. B. Connell
G. W. Council
Mr. Simpson
Tom Greene
Eli Dorse
Will Phillips
Phillips
Dorse
James G. Parks
Dawson
Atlanta Constitution
G. W. Grover
G. W. Glover
Opera House
R. J. Perry
Glover
Barlow Block
Perry
Hua & Schwerweis
Brown & Harper’s New Book Store
Brown, Frenc & Co
van Ri
Iaaersh
Ohio and
Bright Sunny
Toodles
Hittin Hun
Luther Bell
Mr. Harrold Boone
Mr. Geo
Stapleton
Mary Lou Boone
H. H. Collier
Port Royal
8. C
J. Walter Furlow
J. A. Kendrick
C. H. McCall
Marion Harper
Frank Sheffield
Belle Coker
Carrie Brannon
A. Butts
Ate
John R. Shaw
Birmingham
Columbus
Miss
Ake
W. B. Worthy
Friendship
Aliee Coker
Margie Flanders
Srs
FE. J. Eldridge
Maria Harrold
KE. A. Hawkins
Eugene Hinkle
A. L. Butts
W. A. Maxwell
Raymond Rees
Leila Crisp
Miss Dent
Mr. Long
Mamie DeVaughn
Montezuma
Emma Dodson
J. Bloom Brown
Thalians
Kate
Elora Wheatley
K. L. Worthy
Tom Allen
Miscalero
N. M
Effie Mims
Col. Livingston Mims
Miss Mims
Sing
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