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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1890
Page
5
Americus Georgia on November 12 1890 reports bales of cotton received to date with yesterday and prior totals. Market quiet as quotes show Good Middling Middling 5 Low Middling and prices for the day.
Notices urge subscribers to pay in cash in advance at $1 yearly with paper labels showing expiration. The piece adds thanks and explains that unpaid dues burden the publication, inviting neighbors or mail to settle promptly. A separate column recounts a refined entertainment hosted by G M Davin for his niece Carrie Davis of Tampa Florida. Attendees included Fannie Davis Lena Ford Mitch Bolton Leola Guerry Amy Bolton Albert Smith Charlie Chapman C S Smith Emmet Murray Emmett Bolton W M Martin.
The Recorder notes Troy Holder leads in Richland with a seventy vote majority and appears nominated. Annie White wed Hubbard Turner at Lee Street home with Rev George B Allison officiating. N H White, retired sheriff and father of the bride, is deceased. Jack Stanford withdraws from coroners race.
Weston Georgia notes recount visitors to the Columbus Modern Railway exposition and a busy local scene. Miss Nina Carter suffers an injury while riding near Dranesville but shows improvement, while Justice court records a contested section case and voters upheld an election. Local officials report illness of depot agent George H. Lowe, and social events include a candy pulling at A P Passmore’s. An anecdotal testimonial praises P P P medicine from a traveling salesman visiting Savannah.
Obituary notes Maud Reid dies at Magnolia Springs after yellow fever illness. The community mourns with verses about mortality. Local item on fence court ruling affecting farmers and district 26 election plans to reduce stock. Mentions candidates, church attendance, and a trip to Marlor county for W R B Cook's illness. others include H J Dupree’s frail health and Jordan Cook’s sore eyes.
Yesterday a large Schley County crowd rode to the Columbus Exposition. Train crowded, transit limited, public tickets criticized. A murder occurred before ten thousand witnesses as three assailants killed a man nearby, sparking calls for witnesses and legal action. Also notes cane grinding and a circus arrival with strong crowd turnout and praise for performances.
Friendship notes upcoming year faces loss as Rev B W Davis and Mrs E B Howell depart, impacting church, literature and music teaching. plans to invite them back. local notables Walter Champion ill with chills. Nevia Carter injured in horseback accident. unclaimed letters listed. remedies claim highlights for Dr King’s Royal Gormateer with testimonials from Atlanta Journal readers.
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