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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1884

Page

7

Avenicus Revolt and Nearby Creek Club Match Report

The Avenicus Revolt and Pe Se ws? clubs played near Gatewood's by Sand Hill Nine, on riverfront grounds a few miles from the city. The Tue Creek club, made up of quarrel boys, faced Sand Hill with strong plays, while Mr J Otings has purchased the Clark mill near Magnolia Springs and plans new machinery. A Titon writer asks about cattle farms nearby. local knowledge notes no stock farm in the area, though Jersey cattle are present among citizens.

T Reputeur Batu MN Creek Gatewood's Sand Hill Nine Thie City Tue Creek Club Quall Boys Creek Club J. Otings Clark Magnolia Springs Stteomber Ab Titon Thos City

Death of Mr Snetting Glover in Andersonville

Friday night Mr Snetting Glover longtime figure in Andersonville and nearby counties died at home from malarial fever at age seventy three. He led a large industrious family and formerly served as sheriff and a state legislator. his funeral was held Saturday in the local cemetery as Geo W Glovers store closed in mourning.

Snetting Glover Andersonville Tlewan Geo. W. Glover Aml Thins Tity

Runaway in Webster Injures Tuguy Owner

In Webster County while en route to the city this evening Mr T J Stapleton father of ourellow ownsman Mr George Bappleton was thrown from his tuguy and severely injured His horse bolted near Mr Jno Jones residence where Stapleton was taken insensible to the Jones home We hope his injuries will not prevent him from resuming business soon.

T. J. Stapleton Ourellow George Bappleton Jno Jones Webster County Stapleton

Our New Solicitor Folsom Named For Recopra Readers

The Recopra announces Mr Folsom as the new solicitor. He has served as correspondent for Worth and Calquitt counties for two years and has prior experience with the Philadelphia Press. Readers are urged to welcome him and respond to subscription calls for money owed.

The Narrow Gange Advances on Americus Line

Three large gangs work to grade the Americus Preston and Lumpkin Railroad between Americus and Preston. Grading should reach Preston in about six weeks. Piles rise for a Muckalee trestle near town as work speeds ahead. The Central road allows use of its right of way into the city while officers negotiate rails and equipment to push progress.

Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Americus Preston Muckalee

Preston and Western Rail Progress in Southwest Georgia

Report from Webster Court in the Mont area notes drought dried branches and lower crops, with talk of a new railroad building four miles east of Preston. Citizens hope for a fast Americus line while farmers face hot weather and low cotton prices. Local events include Judge Craven addressing attendees and ongoing social visits at a plantation, reflecting a community focused on rails and economic prospects.

Lac Mont WY Te Sd Tom Davenper Gaveston Taenluy Bell Alan Peeton Webster Adana A.C. Bell Jutze Hawkins Georgia

Rooster Rescued From Deep Well Cave

In Culquitt counts, Nat Ccott’s yard hosts a deep clay cave under a dry well. The missing rooster reappears after Nat’s son descends a pole into the darkness, finding the rooster perched on clay in the cave and bringing him to safety.

Nat Ccott Culquitt

A Dig Offer From F. H. Bucanaan & Son

A Dig Offer extends from now to mid October paying 10 cents for middling cotton to debtors. For the remaining balance, the same value is offered in goods to avoid breaking a bale or tea. The firm claims to sell goods as low as any house in Americus.

Americus F. H. Bucaanan

Dr Ho unka Cough and Lung Syrup advertised

Warning against unscrupulous dealers selling remedies for coughs and colds as good as Dr Ho unka Cough and Lung Syrup. Attempts to push cheaper imitations may mislead buyers. Prices listed as 60 cents and $1.00. Sold by A. J. Hudson.

Analysis of Artesian Water Daily on Sulphurated Hydrogen

Professor Whine conducted chemical analysis of artesian water from the southeast square well. The report notes a deep artesian composition with unusually high sulphurated hydrogen gas, moderate dissolved minerals, and medicinal potential, labeling the water an alkaline sulphur water with limited therapeutic value.

Goptni Profesor Whine Otae Lotte Uf. C. Waite Ste

Dooly Farming Cotton Bales and Morgan Method Spotlight

Late Thursday a four mule team hauled a load of cotton from the Gir Morgan plantation area in Dooly to the Uarrold & dotinsen's warehouse. Report notes the Morgan management excels at swift baling with neat bales and efficient shipment to market, promising further yields and potential for other farmers to imitate.

Uarrold & Dotinsen Gir Morgan Dooly Messrius William AL Morgan Beale Morgan Actas Waelouse

Bargain Brave Links Prices Across Dy Gods Hat Line

An advertising note touts the Bargain Brave offering a fixed low price on items in the Dy Gods She and Hat line, claiming broad stock and unmissable value. The playful copy invites shoppers to shop early to avoid limits.

Georgia Farmer George W. Council Leads Ten Mule Team

At the Georgia Warehouse yesterday a remarkable mule team drew a cotton load. Owned by Col. George W. Council, a longtime local resident who started from a one dollar stake and rose to among the county’s largest farmers. He has over two hundred bales in market, ninety bales from a ten mule farm, averaging over five hundred pounds each. Council is noted as an unassuming man and an example of Georgia soil, pluck, and business drive.

Arvanl Georgia George W. Council Sid Ani Senda Ile Council

Eb Westbrook Death Noted Over Lee County Fever Claim

The Smithville Enterprise disputes our claim that Eb Westbrook died of Lee county yellow fever. The Recouper reported what was stated at the time, but who has the right to name the illness remains a separate question, not concerning us.

Smithville Eb. Westbrook Lee County Westbrook

County Penitentiary Inspectors Report and Proceedings

The county officers present a general statement review of finances and facilities. They report on prison and jail condition including furniture, doors, and the state of bridges and roads, with sums for receipts and expenditures and a request to publish the minutes in local papers. The report notes the treasurer and clerks’ accounts and closes with thanks to Justice Fort and Solicitor Hudown.

Teamont FF T- Tal Paddentacls Wivinse DOT Couiminet Payiy Leevirg Bilonew Jutve Fort C. B. Hudown W. Hoo Apy Poreman Gavrieen KB Hwllemen Barker Meeert J D. Reeves Allen Fort C. B. Mupgen E. Tuogston

Pioneering Arctic Farming and Egg Hunting Traditions

The article surveys Arctic and sub Arctic practices, describing turtle and egg hunting in tidal deltas, birds and waterfowl harvests, and the shift from hunting to farming. It notes attempts to cultivate vegetables like turnips and cabbages at northern posts, detailing climate limitations, soil conditions, and early successes in some stations, including Godthaab and Greenland outposts.

Greenland Godtuna

Gyles the Clothier Leads Americus Fashion Revolution

In Americus the Clothier Gyles is praised for offering finest and perfect fitting clothing at low prices. Citizens, impressed by his enterprise, reject auction ads and worn out stock, preferring steady value and style from Gyles the Clothier as the town’s shopping march proceeds.

Gyles Americus Frank Gyles Clothier

Do Little Children Enjoy Stage Life

A New Yorker manager cites stage contracts requiring kind treatment and no overwork for child actors. The piece notes the lively children in the greenroom and mothers present, but highlights the drawback that after performances the kids return home late and sleep poorly, questioning the need for a healthier routine.

New York Letter New Yorker

Perfection of Jamaica Climate and Abridged Theater Anecdotes

The article extols Jamaica’s climate as among the world’s finest with year round temperatures around 75 degrees and highs near 90 rarely reached, while mountains stay at 65. It mentions trade winds cooling the island and a breezy, pleasant atmosphere. It then shifts to a humorous note about actors and theater, referencing tailoring of a play and an excerpt deemed nearly impossible to stage.

Chicago Horal Jamaica

Reform Petition Calls for New Party Seeks Clean Deal Candidate

Citizens urged to form a new party to reduce costs and overcharges in goods. The declaration argues for focused patronage on a single principled candidate to maximize profits and public good. The text frames the movement as a self announcement by concerned locals.

Platform Promises Low Tariffs on Broad Range of Goods

A historic platform pledges low tariffs on dry goods notions millinery clothing boots hats trunks and related items with the aim of boosting trade and serving both buyers and sellers. It stresses honest value and reliable goods, warning against misrepresentation and urging sales only on true merits and value.

Joined Election Pitch Promises Cheap Prices and Fair Dealing

A political appeal signed by John R. Shaw of Forsyth Street Americus Georgia urges voters to support a slate under banners of economy reform and civil service principles. It promises fair dealing straight goods bed stock prices and asks readers to vote early and often.

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Black's Mill Gratayrpur Ivan D . Baanko P.lewio Beannko A.J. Hodson Webster Court Tie Amte van Damiphe Dooly Farming Sue Paoone Mons Beter County Siverion Gatrt Eherdt Neotn Partie Gould Lonnie Trovans Wight Tony Yeduwisa Cuiteut Rustrates Liepriath Walter Jlauie Snore Swarus Abella Arctic Circle Souis Dr. Plat Godthaals Fes Weiling Leblad the People's THE Party OF Economy Sefore Peapi *S Economy John R. Shaw Forsyth Street Americus, Ga
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