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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1888
Page
7
Calv in Carter and Son advertise special prices on Man's $3.00 Phoebe Button and Elastic shoes, Ladies $2.60 Kid Button Box-Toe, and $2.00 Planters Shoes. They claim unequaled style and quality, promising easy wear and durability, urging readers to examine their selection.
Official proceedings from Americus Georgia November 5 show the council approving the erection of a gas lamp at the A P and L railroad depot after a committee report. An ordinance prohibiting importation of second hand clothing within city limits was adopted with a $150 tax and required mayoral consent.
Mr Jamie Rhodes of Kufau la Alabama held ticket No 46755 in the October Louisiana State Lottery drawing. He paid one dollar and won one twentieth of the 300000 prize plus a cash balance. The prize was cashed quickly in New Orleans and deposited at the John McNab Bank. Rhodes, about 21, started in business with his brother in law Ken T Long. His father Chauncey Rhodes has been bank cashier for thirty years.
Brunswick News reports a meeting at Firemen's Hall to organize a tourney among three home companies and teams from Darien Americus Dawson Hawkinsville Columbus Griffin Albany and Eufaula Ala for Wednesday the 25th. Prize money totals 74 gold for first 50 for second and 3 for third with best time to the plug. competitions start at 2 p.m. and all reels weighed by 1 30 p.m. The Oceanies hold the city championship badge after July 4th.
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