Obituary and local business notes from Americus Recorder
Joseph Reid, an elderly resident of Beasley county, died Friday at 5 a.m. of typhoid pneumonia. He was about 74. The new postoffice in the old 16th district is to begin mail on Saturday the 29th. J H Beattie, seedsman from Smithville, visited with two gentlemen from West Pennette, Rogers, who praised Georgia and may buy homes. Lee Aycock and Chas Byrd formed a fruit business partnership to handle oranges, apples, bananas and fruits wholesale and retail, with shipments direct from first hands and prompt service from the Commercial building location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Reid
Bebley County
Eilsville
Iketon
the Wiggins
16Th
J. H. Beattie
Smihville
Tlemen
West Pennette
Runt
Rogers
Georgia
Lee Aycock
Chas, Byrd
Parting in town with a mule team departure
We witness Lish Barker and family leaving for Schley county to settle, traveling in a line of eight prancing mules while bidding friends farewell. A.D.B. McKenzie advertises wholesale fiat-class goods at low prices, no. 10 whiskey enjoys good sales, and a humorous note mentions No Boebbed by Railroad Hands as a bottle line. J. W. Waters loses bundles of oranges cabbages and clothing near Magnolia Springs after stopping by the railroad shanties, with no clues found. An odd wagon turnout owned by Hatley, drawn by three oxen and guarding breech loader, draws attention as it passes through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lish Barker
Schley County
Lish
A.D. B. McKenzie
Mr. McKenzie
Fos
J. W. Waters
Magnolia Springs
Burning cotton dangers warn buyers and gin fires
A cotton buyer describes how fast cotton catches fire, noting that tightly packed bales burn inwardly and can ignite with a single spark from a cigarette. He recalls Savannah fires and warns warehouses to expect costly losses from careless drivers and smokers, stressing buyers carry insurance against large-scale blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toole
McGarrah & Tondee
Savannah
Triple KE by Mrs. Graham Clark a new Boston book
A review of The Triple KE by Mrs. 8. R. Graham Clark, published by D. Lothrop & Co. Priced at $1.50, the tale follows an eighteen year old girl and her younger sister as they face tragedy, family duty, and hardship in a large factory, with a focus on the auntlike uncle and a mysterious survivor shaping their fortunes. The piece also notes the death of Mrs. McCoy aged 86, a local relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Graham Clark
Boston
D. Lothrop & Co
Slater
Chicken Thieves Strike Mr Wheeler's East Americas Poultry
Mr Wheeler's chicken flock suffers repeated losses tied to tense events and crowds. During circus days and revival meetings, the crop falls as thieves steal hens and a rooster, leaving only a few birds and many empty coops.
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W. H. Wheeler
East Americas
Bloodless duel ends before dawn quarrel over belle
Two young men chose seconds and a dawn meeting for a bloodless duel after a secret quarrel possibly sparked by a society belle. They arrived to find no seconds, only a blue coated constable who halted the plan as they passed.
How a Negro Loved Pork in Fifteenth District
A plantation overseer追 Mr Jim Walker arrested a enslaved man named Dick after catching him with stolen pork. In a nighttime chase near Bosworth’s place the suspect escaped, jumped out of a wagon, and was recaptured with aid from a neighbor. The excerpt ends noting the man will be spared pork for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Walker
M. B. Council
Mr. Bosworth
Walker
A Saucy Negro Causes Disturbance at Mrs Chapman’s Door
A Saturday night incident reports a negro appearing at Mrs. Bugg Chapman’s door claiming pigs in the yard. She fetched assistance, drove them away, then found a buck negro in a parlor rocker. He vanished when a gun was needed. The item notes a drugstore free sample distribution at A J Hudson’s Drugstore for Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hudson
Dr. Bosanko
Resolutions of Respect for Jas L Dousnam
In Americus Ga on November 24 1884 Snater Council 480 BR records the death of brother Jas L Dousnam. Resolutions praise his charitable spirit and readiness to serve the order. Resolution directs publication and minute-book entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snater
Americus
Jas. L. Dousnam
Brother Dunham
Granas Stameron
W. P. Burt
Clay's rust proof oats offered by Harris & James
Clay announces McCuller Oats on sale at Harris & James for 125 per bushel and promises no price reduction after Christmas. He claims the oat is rust proof, January planting friendly, and a sure crop with high per acre yield, boasting 3000 bushels sold this dry season and urging early orders. His guaranteed oats allegedly arrive direct from Clay without rain exposure and include an Eli movement claim for horses and mules.
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Clay
Harris & James
Bargain Man Cohen touts store as strongest yet
The Bargain Store owner S. M. Cohen declares solid footing after debut year, claiming Southwest Georgia’s largest cash dry goods business and ushering in cheaper goods. He promotes half-value cloaks hats millinery and fast bargains, urging early visits and in-store price competition against rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Americas
Seaton
Indies
M. Cohen
Bank of Americus
Protection vs overcharge lacks clear context in report
Fragmentary note discusses protection, overcharge, and market conditions with no identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates. The garbled text provides no verifiable facts to summarize into a coherent headline or card.
Reform Vurneas: Call for a new party with close-dealing candidate
The text advocates forming a new party to reduce costs and overcharges by concentrating patronage on a single candidate and promoting principled, practical profits for the greatest good. The snippet ends with an incomplete pledge of announcement.
Platform Statement for Low Tariff Goods Trade
A compact platform advocates low tariffs on consumer goods including toy, fancy, millinery, clothing, boots, hats and trunks. It argues lower prices boost trade and public welfare, urges value guiding prices, promises reliable goods, no misrepresentation, and selling each item on its merits at true value.
Election Campaign Slogan Draft From Americus Georgia
A political appeal urges voters to back a reform candidate promoting fair dealing and low prices. The flyer claims election success and promises civil service principles, urging voters to vote early and often as part of the campaign strategy.
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Roca Cox Uden
McKenzie
Dr. Bosanko Médlcine Co
Piqua
Mobily
Mra. McCoy
Peace
A Cara
Opera House
Golden Band
Goldens
Carr
J. H. Baarren
Pree
Bethesda
Dr. Bosanke
United States
McCuller
Yfure
Vitalit Nyy
Ppes
Peabody
Cleveland
FINE
Tsa
McNannan
Funly Grocery
D. Watts
THE
Party OF Economyerrrabel
Vurneas
Cor
John 2. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Americus, Ga
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