The Americus Daily Recorder and Weekly Amq
The issue notes publication frequency and pricing for the Amznicus Raconven and Daily Recorder, claims the Wesxy Recoupts has the largest circulation in Southwest Georgia, and lists circulation areas Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Stewart, Webster, Schley, Marion, Macon, Dooly, Wilcox. It reports ads, notices, and local items including lost mule, county court, candidates for sheriff, vegetable gifts, large radish, damaged goods drying, cotton receipts, and various local happenings with names like Chas Catledge Eli Warren Patrick Bass Luke Forrester J. N. Bass C. W. Lamar Wright Brady T. M. Allen and references to the National Union and Americus Gas Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amznicus Raconven
Wesxy
Georgia
Sumter, Lee, Terrell
Stewarc
Webster, Schley
Marion
Hon
C. F. Criap
C. F. Crisp
Dodge
Coffee
Dooly
Houston
Irwin
Laurens
Lee
Macon
Montgomery
Pulaski
Schley
Stewart
Sumter
Telfair
Ay Webster
Wilcox
Water Tower Complete After Testing and Fill
Monday evening the water tower was filled with no leaks and deemed complete. Willie Wilcox, supervisor of construction, will test gravity pressure from the tower the next morning to demonstrate fire plug power without engine assistance. A wooden gauge and flag will indicate when the tank reaches thirty feet of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wilcox
Capt. Wilcox
Macon
Improving. From Dr Hawkins visit to Ellaville
Dr Hawkins reports Mr Stewart improving rapidly after injuries from the B. V. E. wreck while Conductor Singleton stands and improves. Doctor hopeful for permanent cure. Morgan Eldridge promoted to supervise Central system across Fort Valley to Columbia via Americus and Albany. Barrow sells beef market stake to Mose Speer Jr and opens new market on Cotton Avenue with Charlie Williams. Tank Test shows water pressure 78 feet reach from 16 feet of water. J. W. Mize likely to run for Sheriff. announcement coming next issue. Americus boys Kimbrough and Dorman aid Scions of Georgia in state legislature pages. Gas lamp complaints persist. Captain Bell praised for dealings with pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hawkins
Mr. Stewart
Singleton
Ellaville
B. V. & E. Wreck
Stewart
Morgan Eldridge
The
Central Railroad
Americus
Central System
Fort Valley
Columbia
Als
Via
Smithville
Albany
Blakely
Morgan
W. C. Barrow
W. J. Parker & Co
Mose Speer, Jr
Parker & Speer
Barrow
Anderson & Sanford
Cotton Avenue
Charlie Williams
Repaired artesian well pump by J J Sloan
Repair work on the artesian well pump by Mr J J Sloan progressed over several days with new valves and washers. The upright boiler will be installed and started to run continuously once in place, ensuring a reliable fix. Lyxon and Pavnicex advertise tailor services above the Express Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sloan
A Jump in Stock Southwestern Railroads Shocks Macon
A Macon Telegraph item reports a Wall Street move to buy Southwestern railroad stock by offering to break its lease with Central. The Central spans 320 miles with 22 million debt. Southwestern has 820 miles with 5 million debt. If combined, backers could invest up to 10 million. Stock trades around 133 1/3 to 135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Southwestern
Wall Street
Central
A Grand Exposition Echoes Through Americus
Reports from the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition at Columbus praise the displays and crowd, noting more pretty women, fine horses, and strong racing in Georgia. Candidate J. H. Allen seeks re-election as Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County. Death of Chas. Dewald in Florida after yellow fever, with ties to Americus. Walter Wheatley earns notice for a new art piece of the old court house. Local adjusters named for shoe-stock losses at Tullis & Clarke and B. H. Jossey. Street railway survey contracted to S. Reed Stoney of Macon. Artesian pump boiler house completed. a request to move a smoke stack. Mexican Cowboys exhibition and sale of 25 horses announced for Americus. Dry goods and clothing bargains promoted by John R. Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Clay
Columbus
Georgia
J. H. Allen
Superior Court
Sumter County
Allen
Americus council analyzes dog repeal and gas contract issues
At Americus council November meeting Aldermen debated repealing the dog at large ordinance with a ten day delay, and authorized fire department to buy two hose reels with stands on Jackson and Taylor streets. A resolution demanded faster Americus Gas Company service and contract compliance. Bills payable were approved, licenses transferred, and adjournment set for Monday evening. D. K. Brinson signed as clerk. Cotter noted doctor advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Felder
Ald
Williams
Adderton
Rylander
Mack
Josacy
Shipp
Committee On Fire Department
Jackson
Taylor
Americus Gas Company
Ely
Aaid Americus Gas Company
Jossey
Nays
J. H. Allen
Daniel Coleman
Prince Anderson
C. A. Bell
George Wood
Harrold
Prince Bros
Amos Turner
J. J. Sloan
Ben Harris
Schofield & Son
Messrs
Rose & Holt
Lamar and
Lee Streets
W. J. M. Gardner
J. M. Bass
D. K. Brinson
Immigration Bill Aims to Create Georgia Bureau
Hon E G Simmons of Sumter promotes an immigration bill to establish a Georgia State Bureau of Immigration. He cites Western farmers, LeConte pears, strawberries, and lessons from Alabama and the Central railroad, gathering data for a bill to lift rural burdens by bringing in substantial farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Simmons
Bureau of Immigration
Simmons
Sumter
Castle Garden
Smithville
Bng
Georgia
Local farmer Hon J B Hudson boosts fine livestock imports
No man in this section has done more to spark interest in fine livestock than Hon J B Hudson of Preston. He has encouraged Jersey cows and introduced Poland China hogs, receiving eight registered Jersey heifers and six Poland China pigs from Kentucky for himself and others. A two year-old short-horn heifer weighing 1650 pounds was also in the car, to be butchered for Christmas beef by Brg Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hudson
Preston
Kentucky
Brg Hawkins
Officers Elected at St John s Lodge No 7
At the regular lodge meeting St John s Lodge No 7 elected officers for the next year. Names listed include W M A B Staley, S W Martin Grinton, J W Joe Covington, J W Jackson, D D James Ellis, Sec Y Lowery, Treas A J Jones, Chap T J Jones. Representatives to Grand Lodge: A B Staley and J H Covington. Distilled from malted barley Chase s Barley Malt Whisky promotes nourishment and purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lodge No
Staley
W. M
Martin Grinton
Joe H. Covington
J. W. Jackson
D. James Ellis
F. D. Lowery
Y. A
Cincinnati Andrews
T. Ed Neale
Thon
Edward
J. H. Covington
Grand Lodge
Sheriff Candidate Markett Seeks Re‑election in County
The morning notice proclaims Sherif Markett's bid to remain in office, praising two years of acceptable service and naming Thomas M. Cobb as his deputy. A separate tax collector notice urges timely book closures on December 20 and registration on December 22, urging payment without delay. Also noted are local items on grain sales at Gus Harris, a hand injury at Guano Works, and Dr. Bosworth opening an Americus office on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Allen
Sherif Markett
Maj
T. M. Furlow
Bosworth
Americus
Thomas Building
Coroner Speight Named Again by County
The issue announces Mr. Jnc. A. Speight for Coroner noting familiarity with the duties and broad local support. The piece claims the public is satisfied with his capable handling and cites widespread backing from the county. Also mentions a California liquid fruit remedy for health, a syrup said to ease constipation gently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnc. A. Speight
California
Runaway Horse Flees on Leo Street Involving McClintock
Last Thursday afternoon Prince and McClintock rode out when Ming McClintock’s horse bolted near Leo Street. The animal reared and turned right, throwing Miss McClintock by her stirrups before the horse dashed toward the stables. She escaped with only fright. others aided her to Mrs. Johnson’s and home. The horse is described as gentle despite the incident. Weather is noted as brisk. A street-corner ad for John R. Shaw winter goods closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Prince
McClintock
Leo Street
Ming McClintock
Misa McClintock
The New Hotel in Americus Charter Application
A charter application proposes building one or more hotels and storehouses in Americus with Moses Speer J W Sheffield H C Bagley E J Eldridge G W Glover R J Perry T Wheatley Jno R Shaw and Jno C Nicholson named as organizers. Local merchants and bankers urge public support urging immediate subscribe payments and tailored garments offered by Lynch & Pawlicer. Information notes Col Simmons and colleagues declined House committee chairs preferring active committee work and mentions positions on Banks and Privileges and Elections General Judiciary and Railroads with a brief homage to several named figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Speer
J. W. Sheffield
H. C. Bagley
E. J. Eldridge
G. W. Glover
R. J. Perry
T. Wheatley
Jno
R. Shaw
Eptror
Col. Bimmone
House
Col. Simmons
Walaut Brapy
W. W. Hooks
T. J. Ray
Street Railway Rumor and Free Cure Recipe Notice
A trades journal in Chattanooga asks for information about a rumored street railway. An old physician offers a free recipe for a remedy claimed to cure consumption and nervous ailments, with instructions and contact at Power’s Block Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Mailway
Tradesman
United States
Chattanooga
Rxcorper
Heries
Power's
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Pbericy
Gzord
Ww. L. Glessner
Webster County
Amerizus
Chas, Catledge
Eli Warren
Pilsbury
Bia Jock
W. E. Smith
Cordele
N. A. Fuller
Patrick Bass
Luke Forrester
W. W. Wheeler
National Union
J. N. Bass
J. N
Americas Gas Co
Recoider
C. W. Lamar
Wright Brady
Agriculture
Salvation Aj
Folder
Oliver
J. W. Mize
Americas
Mastera Kimbrough
Dorman
Page
Senate
Dr. Bull
A.C. Bell
Ruconper
Lyxon & Pavnicex
Tailors
Southwestern Railroad
Chas. Dewald
Springfield
Jacksonville
Fla
Mize
Maggie
Walter Wheatley
J. N. Carter
Jnc
Tullis & Clarke
J. J. Smith
B. H. Jossey
Reed Stoney
B. F. Geonar
John _R. Shaw
Official Council
Cotter
Mulberry Street
Corner Second
de. A. W. Calhoun
Atlanta
Chase’s
Recorder
Gus Harris
McGehee
John R. Shaw
Lynch & Pawlicer
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