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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1884
Page
5
The Daily Recorder notes subscription renewals and offers proffered by publisher W. Glessner, urging prompt payment of debts and suggesting exchange for produce. It lists area merchants and services from J. H. Black & Son to J. A. Turpin's, with notices on hearse rates, fresh fish, wines, and fall goods, all amid a call for settled accounts.
The column blends rustic verse about possums and taters with a brisk round of local notes. Miss Alice Hay visits Fort Valley, rain hopes rise, and neighbors share chatter on politics, church work, gifts, and upcoming events in Sumter County.
The Democracy of Lee county met in convention on Wednesday and nominated the county ticket. Sheriff James Salter Ordinary G Edwards Clerk of Court James Morgan Treasurer A A Paul Tax Collector E B Martin Tax Receiver J L Hines Coroner T Tiner Surveyor G W Dillard.
The Presbyterian church ladies at a Monday meeting voted to host a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday of next week with the meal in the afternoon and a sociable in the evening. They seek funds to furnish the church and urge local businessmen to assist.
Macon on November 17 reports Homer Guerry, a young attorney, remains missing since the night of November 4 or 5. He recently arrived in Macon from Americus and was last seen near election bulletin boards in Col. Whittle’s Macon office.
Report notes rival mayoral candidates may present claims to a Democratic nominating convention with withdrawals likely. The Recouper hints at a decision timing and states no interest in the nomination scramble.
A Tuesday night inbound from Macon struck an iron rail placed across the track between Troupe and Jackson streets. The rail was end up to the middle, lifting the cow catcher and tearing up sixty feet of track. No clue exists to the perpetrator, and authorities are urged to find the miscreants. The Georgia Loan and Trust Co promises easy, cheaper farm loans through local Americus offices.
The Americus Light Infantry Fair begins Monday night with a fine flag presentation to the company by Indy honorary members, a lavish ceremony attended by Americus’s leading ladies. After the presentation, the fair opens with intricate features and promises to be a historic event, urged by the committee for wide public attendance and support. The notice also mentions Georgia Loan and Trust Company offering loans from $200, with terms of three to five years and options to repay early.
Monday morning workmen began taking down the rope attachment to artesian well No 1 and installing a team force pump to draw water. The council considers if a drain of twenty five gallons per minute lasts a few days, installing a pump and engine could provide a constant water supply, nearly as good as a true artesian well but at a higher cost. The well had been pumped daily by a Frick engine with ample water.
A mournful verse recalls the birth and brief three month life of Minnie born March 26 of the year, followed by a mother's grief at her sudden death. The speaker finds solace in faith and the thought of reuniting with loved ones beyond the skies. The piece ends with jumbled stray text about cotton and accounts.
We are authorized to announce W. W. Guerry as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace for the 789th district in Summer County. The announcement signals his intent to seek the position and invites support from voters.
W. P. Burr announces candidacy for mayor in the December 17 municipal election. He pledges prudent handling of public funds, support for public schools and fire department excellence, and ad valorem tax at one percent to fund government and school needs. He plans to address voters before the election.
A local notice proclaims W H Cobb as a candidate for Sheriff of Semter county. It states that if Cobb is elected, K L White of the 15th District will serve as deputy.
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