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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1884
Page
7
Americus Recorder reports on A P L railroad dirt bands striking over pay frequency. They were paid monthly but refused to work unless paid twice a month. By day’s end, word spread that the issue was resolved and workers would return to duty.
Wednesday's election reports the official vote from three counties forming the senatorial district. Capt J A Cobb notes a Georgia State Exposition display effort with Sumter county leading, reporting a $400 subscription raised by M B Council. Americus and Sumter county earned commendation for their contributions.
A lively Leap Year party drew a gay crowd to Dr S B Hawkins home on Thursday evening. Miss Rina Hawkins hosted a charming event with Miss Alice Green among guests from Atlanta and Americas. Parcella’s Italian band provided music as guests enjoyed sherbet and cake on the lawn under moonlight, while toasts to public spirit highlighted by a local Albany note on community interests.
The Reconven extols a Building and Loan Association to aid city growth by pooling weekly savings for low cost homes. Members buy shares of $100 with $1 monthly payments, can advance $200 per share, and repay via $2 monthly installments plus interest. Open to white property holders. nine year term. withdraw options allow return of paid installments if no advance taken. Encourages renters and farmers to invest to build or buy homes and even save for marriage.
A forthcoming page promises a full account of the great earthquake that has shaken the section from centre to circumference. The report notes the phenomenon as interesting and warrants closer reading for details.
The Vicksburg Herald notes Sam Ragan, a prominent Sumter County native now in Mississippi business, wed Miss Helen D. Burch in Memphis. The ceremony at Rev W P Barton's home joined Sam Ragan and Helen aboard the City of Providence for Louisiana. The bride and groom, praised for beauty and enterprise, depart after a nine o'clock wedding. The item blends social gossip with local business notices and campaign chatter from the era.
The Dawson county report notes a quiet county election with remarks on Black troops and political participation. Terrell County results show Hayl, a white candidate, leading for Senator, with Fitzgerald and Stevens winning state offices. McDaniel and others secured unopposed. Col J I Querry’s fire destroyed his kitchen and residence, with insured loss and plans to rebuild. The area sees construction activity, cotton receipts near 3,000 bales, and a local ad for winter bonnets from Mrs M E Taines in Americus.
Dawsen Oct 6 Our artesian well looks distant but the artesian hotel thrives. A rough 8 by 7 by 4 foot shack on the square serves meals to local customers, run by Ju fus McLendon and his wife. The rowdy scene shows travelers and passersby at a simple table as cotton trade and local visits bustling the town. Mr. Kendrick returns from Albany after a three week trip. Jack Cheeves of Albany visits to buy cotton. Frank Cook from Florida visits Terrell.
Reformers declare citizens faced with unnecessary expenses and burdensome overcharges. They call for a new party focusing patronage on a single principled candidate to reduce profits and maximize public good. The group announces its formation and aims to reform commerce.
A local platform advocates a tow tariff on all goods including notions millinery clothing boots shoes hats trunks etc. It argues low prices boost trade and benefit buyers and sellers while prices must reflect true value. Emphasizes selling only reliable goods and avoiding misrepresentation.
Political appeal urging support for candidates claiming cheaper prices and fair dealing. The speaker promises civil service principles and bed-rock prices, urging voters to see them personally as polls open and remain so until further notice.
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