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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1888
Page
4
The Americus Recorder announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions and notes prior circulation across Southwest Georgia. It records a Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Sumter County and reports the death of John Baker near the Plains of Dura, with updates on Conductor Singleton and other victims' improving conditions.
At the Plains of Dura on Monday evening last, Miss Lizzie Allen married Mr H V McCrea with Rev Mr Stubbs presiding. The report notes local court, business, and community updates including a correction on a Buena Vista train wreck distance and various town items.
Mr Thos Gresham, a longtime Central Railroad of Georgia section man for over 34 years, has accepted a position with the A P L company and will start duties at once. He leaves with no runoffs of consequence and, though aging, seeks lighter work on his new line. He departs without hard feelings, commending his former employers and wishing their continued prosperity.
C F Crisp boasts a large majority, predicting about 5000 votes after Sumter and Stewart counties reported results. Two years ago he carried just over 1700, with nine counties still to hear from.
Miss Patton McClintock of Kentucky announces the opening of an art studio at the home of Messrs. N G and J K Prince on College street. Lessons in painting and drawing will run five months or more with terms and hours shown on circulars or via Mrs N G Prince. Electric Lights Edison plant at Americus Guano Works praised for bright night appearance. visitors invited to view. A Narrow Escape Plastering fall in Jas Fricker & Bro Jewelry store narrowly misses injuring Mr. Anderson. Read about candidate for Sumter Ordinary, Jno E Sullivan, described as qualified and upright.
Judge Allen Fort was re elected by acclimation yesterday evening in Atlanta to serve four more years as judge of the Superior Court of this district. He will continue to preside at the court. The city also notes a shoe sale at the n10 d2 wl SHor CLOTHING Co and reports Conductor Cawood leaving for Mexico to join President Raoul of the Mexican Central. A German gathering at the Hawkins House followed, with carpenters preparing the hall for the event.
Rimac0use Hurned of Marion county Irving is blamed for a gin house fire four miles from Dranesville on Tuesday morning. About five bales of cotton and a large stock of cotton seed burned. The cause remains unknown.
Sumter county rarely fails in contests and faced stiff rivals Hancock Talbot and Houston at the State Fair. The Bumter exhibit won fourth prize of $100 but is praised as a premium county, with future efforts expected to place higher.
At Mr J M Johnsons residence Homer Scott son of Hon J B Scott in the 28th district joined in matrimony with Miss Minnie Johnson. Homer is described as a promising young man with business qualifications and wins a handsome popular bride. Winnie Johnson, famed as the belle of the 15th district, leaves many suitors grieving.
Grayson man was brought before Judge Pilsbury on a concealed weapons charge. He was found guilty and sentenced to twelve months on the chain gang or a $50 fine plus costs. The judge and Solicitor Blalock vow to crack down on concealed weapon cases for all races.
Readers urged to use Syrup of Figs for delicate health and habitual constipation. The pleasant remedy acts gently on the bowels kidneys liver and stomach, delivering prompt relief without sickness or debility.
Yesterday evening about six Mr. H R Johnson was riding on Forsyth street when his horse bolted and threw him. The frightened horse then struck Mrs Hawkins buggy at Argo and Bagleys, tossing her from the vehicle and breaking a hind wheel. No injuries were reported.
Hill and Schneider sold their fine piano to Mr Dupont Guerry of Macon after he visited Americus and immediately bought the instrument, the finest of its kind seen here. Also notes interview clip from Savannah News with President Alexander predicting the Americus Eden railroad extension will be built due to strong need. Garden truck from Capt Thus M Allen with cucumbers squashes and beans. Hawkes and Blalock exit race for Solicitor General. Col C B Hudson remains sole candidate.
The Southern Express office will hereafter close as follows south bound at 12 o clock noon north bound at 1 30 p m A M L express closes at 2 p m as before L Coorgn Agt
A marriage notice reports the union of J A Daniel and Mrs Nangsig Sve Daniel in Americus with Rev A B Campbell officiating. The article extols the bride Miss Nannie Sue and groom Mr Giddings, noting his long service as foreman in the Recorder composing rooms. An elegant repast followed. A nearby item condemns unauthorized hose reel removal by nonfiremen, urging arrest if necessary. A theft charge recounts Chas McFarland stealing a gold ring from H Solomon on Cotton Avenue and being bound over for December county court.
A letter urges authorities to aid a blind beggar and an old pauper who sleeps in city doorways, arguing pauper taxes fund such relief. It also reports Policeman W W Wheeler turning his house to face Lee Street, improving its appearance.
Surveying crews for the Savannah and Western Railroad push ten miles east of Americus toward Drayton, with bids for contracts to follow once the line is located and profiles prepared. By January first, dirt may begin on the new route. Also warning against worthless remedies, noting Botanic Blood Balm offers initial relief and potential cure after several bottles.
About nine o'clock yesterday morning a wooden building near the water tower caught fire again. It is the second attempt to burn, but daytime is safe due to the efficient fire department. The blaze started from a defective flue this time.
The Sumter County Alliance met in the County Commissioner's room in the new courthouse yesterday. Much business was transacted but only those present know details. The alliance men are compared to Masons for keeping affairs private.
Nathan Stewart, about twenty, a victim of the Rh V E, had his left arm amputated after breaking it in two places in Ella gille on Wednesday. He was reported not dangerously ill. Ada Bryant, a colored girl, cut her left arm while playing with her brother on Thursday. a doctor sewed the wound with little trouble.
A special telegram from the Re CORDER reports the Southern Cadets of Macon won the first prize of 3800 at Augusta's major military drill. Competing against leading state and Carolinas teams, the win honors honest effort. Americus is proud, with C. L. Glessner among the drill team from Americus, whose friends celebrate the victory.
In Americus the city lacks an elegant restaurant for ladies to sit and order meals. A few saloons exist but no proper dining spot. A modest investment could establish a first class restaurant that would quickly attract customers and yield good profits.
The church appoints a building committee led by T Wheatley H Hawk ins R T V Byrd John Windsor and Jas Fricker to organize elect officers fill vacancies and proceed to erect the church without further church guidance. The group is praised as a splendid committee capable of besting the project.
A brief item recalls a Black man stealing cakes at Mr. J. W. Phillips' bakery, watched by three others until evening with no police called. Another note reports Judge Harrell's bill to sell the State road, plus Wright Brady's guano bill. Also mentions Mr. Wm. Rowland leaving Americus after five weeks, asserts Northern stereotypes will be denied, and notes CELEBRATED JUNIOR CIGAR agents Fitzgerald & Fussell.
Por Sheriff reports continued solicitation across districts confirming A T Oliver has consented to run for county sheriff. Oliver, longtime Americus alderman, is praised as capable in emergencies and would make the race lively. his formal announcement appears elsewhere.
Proceedings of the convention declare Americus selected as the next gathering place for the Southern Immigration and Development Society. The city promises a welcoming, full hospitality for attendees on the second Tuesday in October 1880.
To Our Friends and Customers, you can get a nice fine Hack Team at Prince Brox Stables at any time during the day to take you to and from depots or any residence in the city a heap us negro hacks. We respectfully ask your patronage and appreciate the same. Our telephone number is 24 at stables and S at our residence Your orders shall have prompt attention Puixce Bros.
Wrecks occurred Thursday evening on the Central track near Guang Works and near Gatewood’s, causing small damage and delays. An Eastern bound A P L road train and a Central up freight engine jumped tracks but were righted with no major damage. service delayed the 9 pm passenger until after midnight.
Messrs Rosé and Holt of Maco have purchased the stock of Farmers Drug Store and oppose making it one of the handic est in the State. They plan additions and improvements. Mr Holt will be in charge, bringing long experience as a chemist and pharmacist and good recommendations.
In the other column is announced Judge A Speer as a candidate for re election to the office of Ordinary. Speer has served four years with credit to himself and the county. Honest, he has protected widows and orphans to the full extent of the law, and under his administration there have been no straw bonds or defalcations. The rule of giving a second term to honest efficient officers is expected to hold for Speer.
The county commissioners are opening a new road from the Smithville road due west across M. Speer’s land, over Tanyard branch and the A. P. & L. railroad, in the old McCrary place, to intersect the Preston road near Joe Mize’s residence. It promises a level route eliminating the hill to the city, easing travel for country residents. Meanwhile Miss Annie Pickett of Granberry’s Corner invites Americas ladies to view 500 stamping patterns for fancy work with 5 cents to 2 dollars charges, plus Zephyr and Saxony yarns. she cautions supplies won’t last beyond the holidays. A. K. Clark has sold his half-interest in Americus Ice Works to Mel Bascom Myrick and W. C. Gray. firm renamed Sims, Myrick & Gray, planning improvements and extended operation next season. The ice business is described as strong and growing.
Maj T M Furlow announces his candidacy for re-election as Sumter County Tax Collector. Described as a good officer, clear and impartial, he is a 40 year old local citizen with respected standing and neighborly regard. The notice appears under the sale of Aeth Lathe by C A Bell.
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