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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1884
Page
7
The Americus Recorder notes a call from the International Committee of the YMCA to designate a week from November 7 for prayer across the United States, Canada and Europe. The observance will include daily prayer and is supported by the YMCA in multiple regions.
The city council and attorneys debated injunctions restraining sale of the artesian well and the Mitchell mill pond arguing the case as a nuisance and vowing to contest it to the Supreme Court. Baptist Sociables invite public, 10 cent admission, at Watt's Hall Friday night with readings music and recitations.
Coroner Guerry summoned to hold inquest over a drowned negro boy in the northeastern city area late Wednesday. Ellen Frazier helped by placing her children with a neighbor. a seven year old girl reportedly led the boy to a small stream where he played and later died. The jury found death by drowning but offered no further identification of the deceased. It reflects a common neglect pattern of leaving children unattended at home or with others, a grave social issue noted in the report.
A review praises a melodramatic courtship tale with devotion and sacrifice, lauds the exhibit of strong characters and moral tone. Firemen's contest plans detail entry rules, timing, penalties, and venue usage for the Buffalo Fair. Includes quirky local anecdotes about possum farming and a dog boarding business in Thomasville. Rider Down and Calla Lily powders are advertised as cosmetic products.
The Hawkinsville News adopts WEEKLY Reocouper format with a polished look. Bro Beverly is praised as an enterprising manager while urging delinquent subscribers to pay. An advertisement touts Dr Davanko Pile Remedy for piles with itching at night, priced 50 cents, from The Dr Busanko Medicine Co of Piqua Ohio.
Mr Judson L Hyatt of Montezuma married Miss Carrie Greene of Fort Valley last Wednesday. A reception followed at the bride’s father Dr Greene’s home. The couple left for Macon then plan to return to Montezuma after the fair, joining a warm community congratulations.
An editor recounts a visit to Americus, noting a thriving rural town of 6,000 to 7,000 residents, bustling commerce, and two strong newspapers. He praises Dr. W. P. Burt as a mayoral candidate and commends Senator Brown for his public spirit, including a $500 subscription to the Americas, Preston and Lumpkin railroad stock. The piece extols progressive leadership and state development.
A historic notice by J Isnanss, solo agent in Americus Ga, extols I W Harper's Nelson County Whiskey as the most regular and perfect product. It cites long manufacturing experience and direct distillery shipping to explain consistent quality that satisfies refined tasters.
The Monteauma Record praises the Mechanics new four wheel hose reel built by Summers & Murphey of Barnesville for the Mechanic Fire Company of America. It is named OC. F. Crisp with a photo of Judge Crisp. Attached card proclaims Saved by an scratch from a 150000 fire. Prof Carl Schneider of Americus visited Perry with Dr J B Smith and Mr Henry Smith, noting their shared German origins.
Dr Bosanke praised as originator of the popular Dr Bosanke Cough and Lung Syrup for coughs colds and throat ailments, priced 60 cents to $1. Sold by A J Hudson. Miss Docia Eastertin of Andersonville with sister picks a bale of cotton claimed clean and pretty hoping for premium for last bale of short staple cotton in Montezuma Recor.
Ice House opens on Kun dase this Sunday from 11 a m to 12 30 p m for a single morning session. Octets J Tsnanis notes the limited hours and location.
A fragmented early text argues against taxes on drum merchants and calls for better hotel accommodations and fair treatment of drummers. It condemns restrictions on commerce and rail charges while urging merchants to showcase samples in proper display space. The piece criticizes social stigma toward drummers and defends their decency and industry.
The text recounts James Gordon Bennett's ascent to control of the family estate after reaching adulthood, his frugal management of revenue, and his expansion of the New York Yacht Club. It notes a staff reorganization, foreign correspondents, and daring exploits, including African and polar explorations, with a final remark on his last yacht reflecting personal craft.
Short crops and scarce money hit the region as merchants face dull cotton prices. The Bargain Store opens September first with a large dry goods clothing and millinery stock in Armour, offering deep discounts to clear stock before a New York buying trip. Proprietor S. M. Cohen warns of further price cuts as he plans a citywide march of reduced prices to attract country merchants and raise funds for fresh purchases.
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