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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1886

Page

5

Weintends to do business at cash prices at Wexelbaum NY Store

Special notices announce the firm will not extend credit and will charge cash prices. Indebted customers are urged to settle promptly. The executive committees of Sunday schools seek thorough examination for the next quarterly report. A new railroad charter proposal would connect Buena Vista Ellaville Vienna Swainsboro Millen with Columbus Savannah line, with local subscriptions of 20000. Sabbath School convention set for the 26th at A D Gatewood’s schoolhouse. A painful accident injures Lee Council at McGarrah’s warehouse when a runaway wagon throws him. he recovers under Dr Hinkle’s care.

Therm LCK Wexelbaum New York Price School M. Speen Prest W. B. Harelson Buena Vista and Ellaville Railroad Vienna Eastman Swainsboro Millen Savannah Central Columbus Dooly County Sumter County Sunday School Association A. D. Gatewood Sorge Hannison Lee Council McGarrah Jed Willet Hinkle

Did you ever. A collage of notices and ads in Americus

A long column of miscellany from Americus lampooning poems to advertisements. It notes local taxes, market reports, new pool tables, a court house foundation, a cotton compress introduction, a fresh gas price, and various personal notices. It mentions farmers, merchants, and public readings with brief, vivid snapshots of town life.

M. Heimer

York Store and Waxelbaum trade in 100000 dollar outlook

The York Store at the Cotton Avenue and Nar Street corner and Waxelbaum & Co are described as steady suppliers amid a bustling Wool and yarn market. A Savannah News correspondent notes the firm’s sales could reach a six figure total, with robust distribution and a roving trade pattern continuing to supply the demand.

Annah Americus Cotton Avenue Nar Street York Arerond Waxelbaum & Co

Bargain Store announces rare prints sale at 5c per yard

A consignor offers two cases of Prints retailing 10 to 12c per yard. Short ends range from 1 to 10 yards, enough for 1 to 3 dresses per pattern. Sale price is 5c per yard as is or 6c if cut, advertised by 8 M. Couss Bargain Store Tam selling sugar and coffee cheaper than BS B.D. Ansey

M. Couss Tam

Bear withdraws from mayoral race to seek unity in Americas

W P Bear states no ambition for mayor unless it serves peace and welfare of all people. He would retire if the public expresses a will for both Mayor Felder and himself to step aside, allowing united selection of a candidate for all residents white and colored. Also note: pianos and organs at D B as rich in melody. call and hear this afternoon.

Eufaula Americas R. E. Cobb Americus National Eufouls Times Hirsch Allen House D. B Hill’s Schneider Flicker Bros Epiron Arconpes Felder W. P. Bear D. B. Hill's Prof. Schneider

John RB and Shaw's listed in personals notes

The column lists several local mentions including Julian Price visiting the city yesterday, Maj. W. L. Glessher at Lee Superior Court this week, M. Callaway W. A. Harrison and Lawson Stapleton on a business trip to Lumpkin, Annie Clare Amos returning from Dawson, Kate Felder visiting relatives in Perry, and a note on electric bitters as a cure. Also references to musical instrument repairs by D. B. Hill and a music instrument repair service with Professor Casien schedule.

Julian Price Maj W. L. Glessher Lee Superior Court Messrs. M. Callaway W. A. Harrison Lawson Stapleton Lumpkin Annie Clare Amos Dawson Kate Felder Perry O. W. Felder J. G. Parks Helena Bee Ospt W. H. Allen City

Richland Georgia Hears of Quiet, Bright Social News

From Richland Atcubann GA Nov 8 quiet dusty city. Cotton market slow. Grand hall at J W Tracy residence a grand success. Many social items like marriages, local business moves, and community notices, with names and places in Georgia context. Dr Frank Wantham to Atlanta for medical course. Health of county described as distressingly healthy. Local residents referenced include Jim Nicholson Majors Meyers and Dr Alston.

Atcubann J. W. Tracy Meyers Jim Nicholson Judge Luneford Judge Lunsford Frank Wantham Atlanta Mike Brooks John B. Brooks Alston Georgia

Advertising Letters in Georgia Bumter County

A list of unclaimed letters at the Americus Post Office, Georgia Bumter County. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days if not claimed. names include A Roberta Allen, Lawson Adking, Miss Mamie Banks, A W Brannon, F C Brooks, Mrs Adelaide Biddle, Sallie Cobb, Mrs J H Fengin, Mrs J L Ford, Miss Maud Dawson, James Divert, Jack Dagg, Miss Lizzie Jones, Mrs Geraldine Worrill, and others.

Georgia Bumter County Americus Postofice Robert Allen Lawson Adking Mamie Banks A. W. Brannon Mrz F. C. Brooks Adelaid Biddle O—Sallie Cobb J. H. F—W. A. Fengin J. L. Ford Maud Dawson James Divert Jack Dagg Lizzie Jones W. Lanford Cony Linlakean M—Elunds McQamn Geraldine Worrill

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