23 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
1
Nov 19 summary from the Job area reports the marriage of Della Sims to Beckham Cobb at the bride’s father John Sims residence on the 18th in the presence of Leola Sims Charlie Nelson Kate Cobb and Marlon Sims. Rev Blutch officiated, gifts were given, and the couple left for Preston as their future home amid well wishes from the community.
Weston recalls a strange near storm as Charles Smith and sister attend the wedding of their brother B G Smith to Sidney Shivers at the bride’s home. Rev B L Binion officiates. guests enjoy an elegant collation, then the couple depart for their new home amid well wishers and friends.
Weather has been severe with the heaviest hail in the county this past Thursday damaging cotton in fields. J. J. Patterson and Geo. Bryant each lost about 10 bales. completion of gathering depends on better weather. Other farmers report lighter losses and better crops than expected as crowds visit for cotton sales and EXPO plans loom in nearby towns.
From Schley County Putnam Nov 20 The nomination for county officers for Marion county came off last Friday resulting in the nomination of E T Mathis for clerk and Robi Dannan for treasurer they having no opposition and Joe Dunham for ordinary Rube Jordan for tax collector and Frank Ruskin for sheriff each having one or more opponents Thus retires Ordinary James M Lowe who has held the office for a quarter of a century faithfully performing every duty devolving upon the office Mr Dunham deserves the confidence the people have shown they have There will be several independents we learn It is safe to say that there will be four times as much syrup made in this section this year as there was last and taking their other crops into consideration we believe the farmers are in a better condition than they have been in ten years Report says a negro is out for sheriff in Schley county It seems the adjuster is making settlements with those injured on the ill fated train wrecked below Ellaville The accident was worse than first reported with many more badly bruised inside B D Collum left a few days ago to take charge of a railroad telegraph office at Lacoochee Junction Florida.
In Dawson on November 21, readers learn Christmas may arrive early due to a brisk crop season, with cotton sold and money spent ahead. The piece notes mild weather, blooming peach trees, and ongoing vegetation. local building plans include four new Shellman homes. It reports deaths, legal proceedings, fair attendance, a grand festival for a Baptist church, store openings, syrup demand, and a roundup of residents visiting and social events.
November report from Cave Thornton details G W Williams accidentally shooting himself while gutting game. He died instantly, left a wife and children, and was a former Tax Receiver. His funeral was held at the local cemetery. The town also reports a theft at D P Coogle’s store with no apprehension. Court week looms.
Dennis Waressunz of Vr Jan 20 1997 obituary fragment mentions a 28 year span and a skin treatment reference. unreadable OCR leaves the rest uncertain.
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