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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
5
The record lists shop ads and notices from Ansley’s store and Fleetwood & Co druggists, plus a cash in advance subscription warning, local visits by Mrs. French and Mrs. Everett, and varied town updates. It notes tax collection concerns, plans for Knights of Pythias lodge, and community events as residents travel to Macon and Atlanta.
CAPT A A ADAMS died yesterday between 4 and 5 pm after a long illness. A longtime Sumter resident and respected member of the Methodist church, he was known for his kind heart and Southern gentleman bearing. He will be buried at 3 30 this afternoon at the Methodist church with friends of the family invited to attend.
Dr W T Park aged about sixty five died after a long illness at his dispensary No 75 Whitehall Atlanta He was respected as a skilled practitioner and benevolent Christian He leaves six daughters and a surviving wife The funeral was held at four o’clock from his rooms and attended by many friends and relatives He formerly lived in Dranesville Marion county and was well known in Americus and nearby areas Dr J A Park of Americus now in Leslie is his brother
Bargains abound in the Hat Department at BaaLe Store on Forsyth Street. Richland, once obscure, now booms on the Columbus Southern line with land selling cheap. Prospects of higher prices after railroad completion prompt land inquiries to Dr. N C Alston Jr. Also noted are real estate sales near Plains of Dura and a school suit promotion from George D Wheatley in Americus with mail order service.
The notice urges county participation in the State Fair exhibit with loads of agricultural products, premiums listed for best displays, crops, and garden produce. J F Ross emphasizes county pride, cooperative effort, and timing for loading cars on dates in mid month. Local notices cover seed rye, a drug supplier, stock law opinions, and a plantation sale outcome influenced by the law.
Fresh garden seeds and onion sets advertised by Freetwoop Co Druggists. Society notes announce several debutantes and debut fetes this season led by Miss Leila Maxwell hosted by Mr and Mrs J E Jones on Taylor Street. Leila Maxwell, youngest daughter of Mrs S E Maxwell, is tipped to become a social favorite. Also advertised are cures and remedies including pure blackberry cordial for summer illnesses and dysentery for children. Coor’s Pharmacy and H W Fiserwoon & Co advertise other goods and savings.
John R. Shaw shifts from dry goods to clothing and gents’ furnishings at 117 119 Forsyth Street. He touts exclusive rights to Vorhees Miller Rupel and Sternberg imports, offering fine suits, neckwear, gloves, boots, and accessories with aggressive pricing, aiming to clear stock quickly.
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