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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1890

Page

7

Leesburg Locals Describe Busy Court Week and Election

Leesburg November report details a busy Superior court start with juries and Judge Fort delivering a clear verdict on the Gray Mare case. Election day passed peacefully with some posturing by defeated candidate Frank Johnson and others but ended with favorable results and growing county interest in races. Notable attendees included Cols. Pope Jones and Walters from Albany and several lawyers from around the state.

Leespura Superior Court Hhis Fort Frank Johnson Maxwell Montezuma D. E. Green Cols. Pope, Jones

Riot Fears After Fatal Shooting in Crawfordville

A fatal shooting occurred in Crawfordville when Frank Cain shot and likely fatally wounded John Moore, a confrontation that sparked significant unrest. Cain was arrested and released on bond as tensions rose among the black and white communities who prepared Winchester rifles amid growing unease and warnings of possible riot.

Crawfordville Frank Cain John Moore Caln

Mrs M Kee Arrested in Florida for Poisoning Charge

Special to Reconpen Rome reports Mrs McKee, charged with poisoning Mrs Wimpee in Rome, has been arrested in DeLand Florida and will be returned to Rome for trial. The case draws wide attention as authorities pursue extradition and the public awaits further developments.

de Land Fla Rome

Abbeville Welcomes Enterprising Resident and Wells Progress

Abbeville Georgia reports artesian well work advancing with contractor L B Clay optimistic about water in days. Jon R Allison, buyer of J R Monroe’s residence for five thousand dollars, has moved to town, boosting local interest as houses remain in high demand. Nesbitt sworn as Agriculture Commissioner in Atlanta announces inspectors for fertilizers and a new chief clerk. A note from W Bull’s Sarsaparilla praises its skin-disease benefits. A relic silver watch from the Civil War era, numbered 0067, found near King's Mountain, is discussed as possibly left by retreating troops.

Abbeville L. B. Clay John R. Allison J. R. Monroe Allison Nesbitt Atlanta W. B. Jones Troupe County Frank Davis Newton County J. B. Hunnicutt Coweta County James E. Blackstock King's Mountain

Gordon Speech at House of Representatives Sparks Debate

Special to Recompen Atlanta Nov 10 General Gordon gave a grand speech to a large, enthusiastic House of Representatives audience. He defended his position toward the Alliance, denied misrepresentation, quoted Polk and Livingston about the sub treasury bill, and said he would support no specific measure. Applause was loud, and supporters predicted opposition weakening. A stray item notes youths found a mill, drank juice and beer, and fled after a fake gunshot scare.

Atlanta Gordon House of Representatives Polk Livingston

A E Ne Office On Lv Vines For Fen ADB

A cryptic OCR snippet mentions an office and vines in Las Vegas context linked to Fen ADB. The legible elements include a possible acronym ADB and protagonist or location hints, but the fragment lacks clear events, dates, or names to form a coherent card.

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