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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1884

Page

7

Relgious Notice and Marriage Announcement in Plains of Dura

The message notes a sermon at Richland ch ereh with a Lord willing disclaimer by Pastor M B L Brstom. It asks torch returns from Wednesday’s procession stored at Wooten Ford for cash of the store. Tuesday the 11th marks the marriage of Geo McCann and Emme Slappey of Plains of Dura officiated by Z F Markett Esq. The couple soon moved to their new home and began their duties.

Wooten & Ford's Geo. McCann Emme Slappey Plains of Dura Z. F. Markett

New Millinery Store Opens in Barlow Block

Mrs E Warlick Co advertise fine stock of millinery goods at the Barlow Block. Prices low and stock well selected. Also notice of the death of Rufus Godwin near Magnolia Springs at age around seventy, described as aged and worn out by life. A wedding at a bride’s father’s residence with Alfred Beaty and Alice Oliver union officiated by Rev J W Jordan. Americus weddings noted as locals seek spouses.

8. E. Warlick & Co Barlow Block Rufus Godwin Magnolia Springs Alfred Beaty Alice Jno

Injured by a Rocket and Local Happenings in Americus

A Mrs. A. J. Hudson was struck on the back of the head by a rocket that exploded near her while rockets were fired Wednesday night. The wound is painful but not serious, with hope of full recovery. A ladies base ball club plans to visit Americus on December 12 likely to play the old Commercial Club on McKay's hill, bringing a canvass tent and charging a small admission. Separately a street mishap saw a two horse buggy driven fast into a street, narrowly avoiding a wagon. The buggy pole was torn from its post, injuring the pole. the buggy was built by Oliver & Oliver.

A. J. Hudson Hudson Americus Commercial Club McKay's Hill Oliver & Oliver Troup Street Crossing Dasher

Violent disturbance at Delfir court house yard incident

A violent scene occurred at the Delfir court house yard when a negro woman from Dooly, unfamiliar with the city, fell into a dispute. The report notes the chaotic encounter as the cause of the disturbance amid claims of various cough remedy advertisements. The piece ends with a medicinal sales pitch for Dr. Botsanko Cough and Lang Syrup, priced 50 cents and 1.00, marketed by A.J. Hudson.

Bonday

Bragg and Brains Anecdotes Share Wartime Memories

Old soldiers recount a night gun salvo that shook windows and turned a man’s hair, plus a tale of George Parker a railroad man who sought Hayes by letter, endured hardship, and ended up shuffled between posts before returning to Augusta. An advertisement notes Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup and a free sample bottle.

George Parker South Carolina Brunswick Road Augusta Wade Hampton Hampton George Hayes Washington Parker Gen Egetaway

Fourth quarterly Sumter Sunday School meeting at Mt Zion

The Sumter County Sunday School Association will hold its fourth quarterly gathering at Mt Zion Church near Mr. Wm. A. Wilson’s, 19 miles from the city on Saturday. A large attendance is hoped as music, speeches, and reports enrich the program. Local workers from the city will attend and an open invitation is extended to all interested in advancing moral welfare and building the association.

Sumter County Americus Mt. Zion

Humater County Sunday School Association holds meeting at Mt Zion

Humater County Sunday School Association gathers at Mt. Zion Church in old district to review the year and plan for the next. Attendees from distant parts can stay in Americas the night before, with committees listed to report and finalize plans.

Blame Man Feels Amid Civic and Rail Plans in Andersonville

Citizens traveled to Macon for the Cleveland and Hendricks train with banners that drew tears and jokes about Blaine and Logan. Local efforts push new Smith store progress and glass door improvements while the Southwestern railroad seeks government approval to clear land near the cemetery. Rumors of a hotel at Andersonville arise as a health notice touts Dr Baranko Pile Remedy with local sale details.

Anversonvittz Macon Cleveland and Hendricks Ellaville Cleveland Hendricks Blaine Logan Westbrook Montezuma Stone Mountain Messrs Dunkin & English Pursley & Clark Southwestern Railroad Tunderat Andersonville

The Negro Scare at Cleveland and Local Notes

The piece notes a panic among Black residents over a possible return to slavery if Cleveland is elected, mocks the scare, and reports dusky visitors seeking papers. It also includes a stray mule notice, a death memorial for H. E. Hare, and resolutions from an organization praising the deceased and detailing notices to be published in city papers.

Cleveland Boss H. E. Hare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aventous Recorder Richland Chereh M. B. L. Brstom Joe Scott Scott A. J. Hodson Dr. Bosanko Mily Humater County Sunday School Association Mt. Zion Church Old 16Th District Americas Thomas ; Hewitt Wm. Parker Thomas Johnson Wm. A. Wilson B. Glaze Thos H. Stewart Leonard Page Geo. W. Poole E. J. Rhodes L. P. Howell Philip Jennings J. H. Black S. B. Glass Z. T. Market S. T. Crawford E. K. Bozeman J. D. Glover Mino. Windsor H. C. Bagley D. A. Mayo R. J. Perry W. H. Morgan G. M. Patterson J. B. Scott W. Small H. H. McKellar M. B. Harrison B. A. Hudson Bunyan Weaver Lori Wannes Manni Carraway Miller & McCal Miller & McCall Baranko Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Atcock Mrs. Elam Barrow Brock Savannah Florida Thia Road Central Adbuctian Ederan Sentral Savenoal 1 Otte Arrait Munday Atlantic Coast Line EXPE Savsamayam Jeeup Callahan Aly Abe C- Agivo Tehocaville Jacksonvalles Dal Biessresa Jacksonville Dupont Valdosta Fons Arave Bainbridge Sas Chattahoorbee Thamanville Chattal Brunswick Runamick Fernandina Waldo Ture Gainesville Cedar Key Florida Railway and Navigation Pains Contralione Aggie Keen Cave Terprine Santerd Auifair Mle Jharleston Express Bhiseess Ad Deckeoaviller i Pullman Parlor Jesup Express Aly Jeba Oaville Auuany Errnres Joba Betes Brena Bail Street Liberty Street Lael Lou F. G. Fleming Geni Pe W. J. Phillips Cotton Avenue W. J. Phillips & CO Amily Grocery D. Watts John M. Coker Velly Gia Omnibus Tee N. G J. K. Prin Novi
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