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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1885

Page

2

Democrats in Ohio claim legislature after adjournment

In a Webster County Urgent weekly note the Athens Banner laments Georgia politics with a Lordly grudge on the state. Col J R Sneed is named chief of division in the Register's office by Secretary Manning. The piece notes merchants shifting from Cincinnati to New York due to sectionalism led by Sherman and the Cincinnati Commercial Halstead's paper. The Sun calls for dismissal of postmaster Pearson with a Democrat to replace.

Athens State of Georgia House of Representatives Col J. R. Sneed Georgia Manning Register’s Office Col. Sneed Savaonsh Cincinnati New York John Sherman Cincinnati Commercial Halstead Mugwump the Sun Pearson New York Sun South Sherman and Hoar Boston North

Ohio voting woes and southern political spillover

The notice surveys voting irregularities in Hamilton County Ohio and broader political mood across the South. It references vigorous editorials, speeches in Cleveland, and national commentary on Reconstruction era issues, including race, civil rights law, and the Virginia election climate.

Ohio Cleveland South Virginia Old Dominion

Tammany and the Democratic party of New York

The piece argues Tammany is a self serving political organization within New York politics, not a true Democratic entity. It asserts leaders misuse power, notes cross party ties, and suggests divorcing Tammany from the Democratic party would benefit the party and the nation even if it weakens it briefly.

Tammany Democratic Party of New York Democratic Party Republican Central Committee New York City C Aly

Georgia politics to heat up with Felton and Bryant looming

The Savannah Times describes a coming political clash as Dr. W H Felton joins the Georgia Democracy, teaming with John E Bryant to rally discontent against the party leadership. It notes press accusations against the party, drafts a plan to sway rural voters, and critiques postal, spelling, and legislative issues while predicting reforms and debt reduction in Georgia.

Atlants Savannah Times W. H. Felton Georgia Democracy John E. Bryant Felton Georgia

Baltimore Manufacturers' Record notes Southern capital in new enterprises

The quarterly review tallies new mining and manufacturing ventures in fourteen Southern states since January 1, 1885, with capital invested totaling 52 386 000. State totals include Kentucky 14 005 000 and Virginia 2 735 000 among others, across furnaces foundries machine shops steel works cotton mills and canneries.

Baltimore Manufacturers’ Record South Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Kentucky Maryland Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

Orthodox Democrat of Barnesville Opens Against Prohibition

The first issue of the Orthodox Democrat, published at Barnesville by M P Whitaker, seems aimed at opposing prohibition though many Democrats favor it. The paper may seek to establish a standard of orthodox Democratic views.

Barnesville M. P. Whitaker

Bucklen Arnica Salve For Sale By Dr Eldridge

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best save in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chancres hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions plus a cure for piles with money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Dr E J Eldridge.

E. J. Eldriage

Stones in Cannon Ball Creek Resemble Bombs

In Cannon Ball Creek Dak millions of curious stones shaped by water wear resemble bombs. Some natural cannon shot would weigh as much as 8 ton, drawing attention to the remarkable natural formations and their size.

Dak

Letter from Columbus Georgia Ad for Chill Remedy

A brief August 3 1885 note from Brannon and Canon in Columbus Georgia promotes Georgia Deas Sm Your Chill Remedy. The letter claims the remedy is selling well and that no case has escaped its cure, signed Wholesale D.

Courmnus Georgia

General Presentments from Sumter October 1935 Grand Jury

The Sumter County Grand Jury reports thorough exams of county offices, records, and facilities for the October 1935 term. They commend the Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Collector, Sheriff, and County Treasurer, note county debt, approve dockets, and urge improvements to the old courthouse yard, fencing, and jail conditions including lacking beds and weatherproofing. They caution on old court-house renovation timing and outline necessary repairs and safety improvements.

Superior Court the Prace Au 16Th District New 26Th Mize Wood Brigade

County and city officials urged to repair bridges and jail

A long memoranda calls authorities to fix Mountain Creek bridges, the railway crossings, and the road to Leeton. It urges improved conditions at the poor house, rebuild of barn and crib, and provision of warm bedding for inmates. The petition emphasizes enforcement of laws, efficiency of courts, and praise for Judge Fort and Solicitor General, urging publication of the oral presentation.

Eslandery Athville Leeton Staths Anacus Remsil Judge Fort Joe Ob 0. B. Son W. Bretewat Forest Williams Pat Terps Barney P. T. Wares L. G. Hudson Alo. E. Taylor Ww. Gamrol

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