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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1886

Page

7

Serious Recorder Notice of a Wedding and Obituary Fragments

The item reports on the marriage of Anthy Kitch gyal to Lee Kelly witnessed by J B Scott and J P of 1, plus a cotton receipts comparative statement for the period to Nov 20 1885. It also notes the death of Miss Emma Hames, formerly of city, at her uncle's residence and burial at the family grounds.

Wiley Kitchans Anthy Kitchgyal Lee Kelly J. B. Scott J. P U. Iss Csr Seeererses Jadepot Compress Emma Hames Scity S. Horne Roberta8 Ameri Mollie Hames

One DOLLAR-One YEAR, A Painful Accident

Local notices recount a painful Saturday accident involving Herbert Hawkins son of Col Hawkins who was struck by a vehicle while returning home in his father's carriage. He recovered consciousness after aid from C A Brooks and is in fair condition. The item also mentions the death of Thomas Taylor in Atlanta and a number of community notices including a circumcision ceremony and shoe shop advertisement.

Herbert Hawkins C. A. Brooks Thomas Taylor J. Thomas Taylor Leesburg Atlanta Ki Taylor E. Taylor Felder Oak Grove Cemetery Campbell Baptist Henry Soloon Jackson Street Rabi L Jacob

Carleton Clay Pleads Guilty in Street Altercation

Yesterday near Jackson and Forsyth Streets Mr. C. Clay and Dr. W. P. Burt clashed after Burt denied calling Clay unsuitable for decent women. Clay struck Burt, who was cut above the eye. Clay surrendered and appeared before Mayor Felder who reserved ruling until morning.

C. Clay W. P. Burt Jackson Forsyth Burt Clay Bart Felder

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised by Dr. Eldridge

A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chopped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions claiming it also cures piles with a money back guarantee. It notes price per box and that Dr. E J Eldridge sells it.

E. J. Eldridge

The Royal Singer new book by L O Emerson reviewed

A new volume The Royal Singer appears from Oliver Ditson Boston blending quartets duets hymn tunes and vocal culture with 191 pages of carefully selected gems for part singing and education. The work is praised as reliable accurate and suitable for teachers and students in singing schools and public schools.

Thera L. O. Emerson Oliver Ditson & Co Boston

What a Farmer Representative Thinks of it

ATLANTA Ga November 18 Mr Epiron I read yesterday the reply of Col Simmons in the Revenves of the 17th to Farmers article of a previous issue concern ing a bill introduced by Col Simmons to repeal the inspection Jawa of guano Col Simmons has diligently searched for the facts to show the frauds perpetrated by the inspec tion bureau and I am satisfied he is right and the farmers of the country should approve the bill Nearly all the farmers of the House and Senate are with him I take this occasion to give my views as Farmer in his article seems to censure Col Simmons Col Simmons is no farmer but as my ac quaintances know I am a farmer and know something of its practical working and my views are that he is correct and should be sustained to his bill We will need all the aid we can to pass the bill as all those who have grown rich in the guano traffic will do all they can to defeat the bill and I trust all true farmers will aid us by their ap proval and good wishes Tam respectfully Waronr Brapy

Mr. Epiron Col. Simmons Jawa House Senate Tam Waronr

Advice to Mothers Mas Winaton's Sooraine Synah

An old advertisement urges mothers to use Winaton's Sooraine Synah for teething children. It claims soothing gums eases pain and wind colic, and touts it as best for diarrhea. A 25 cent bottle is advertised plus a note about locating at the New York Store for service to local residents.

Mas Winaton

Fisherman Captain Taylor Traps 265 Pounds Of Fish

In Lee county Capt Taylor who resides on the Kinchafoonee reports trapping 265 pounds of fish caught in a single night last week. Webster Bagley shifts to H D Watts on the corner for the busy season after harvesting his cotton crop.

Capt. Taylor Kinchafoonee Lee County Webster Bagley H. D. Watts

Wobetes East Bear Thie In Crime Scene Noted

Fragmented OCR suggests a crime note or report at Wobetes East involving a theft. The readable portion mentions a bear threat and a crime scene in progress with unclear subjects and actions.

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