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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1884
Page
7
Dr J H Barnum, a leading Stewar t county figure, died on Wednesday and was buried in Lumpkin on Thursday. He was widely respected and his passing is deeply mourned. Katle Putnam drew a large audience Saturday night, with the crowd generally approving the evening’s entertainment. The play’s fault was not the acting but the script.
Sumter Superior Court spent Friday and Saturday on the Grange Warehouse case with argument Saturday afternoon. The jury retired around midnight and returned a mistrial, ending the session without a verdict.
Yesterday afternoon a bale of cotton caught fire at Council and Williford’s warehouse. Prompt employee action prevented a larger blaze, with burning cotton detected by odor but not located until seconds mattered. No injuries reported and no insurance.
Bill Mercer operates a Webster County cotton gin powered by water. When a pond was drawn dry by oxen drinking, the water flow stopped the mill. Mercer fenced the pond and is ready to serve customers again.
A reader voices frustration with public institutions and theatre management for failing to provide programmes. The letter notes the city loses audience interest when programmes are absent and urges managers to consider the public wants.
Henry Martin, a colored politician active for Republican congressional candidate B F Bell in this district, returned from a road trip saying canvass progress is first rate. He spoke at meetings with attendance from fifty to two hundred, noting strong labor and dedication though avoiding full discussion of strategy. The scene signals vigorous Democratic efforts ahead.
The Americus council sought to try the Mitchell mill pond case but Judge Bower issued a restraining order. E G Simmons traveled to Albany to obtain injunctive relief and set a hearing for Tuesday the 28th at Isabella. The council may proceed later but both sides plan to take the matter to the Supreme Court if needed.
Pedestrian talk notes Davis a slim dark 5 ft 2 in 125 lb book agent who won the Mitty hour walking match in Savannah. He plans a three day walk at the State fair in Macon with Americus entrants Smith and Lewis, bets ten dollars he can beat Lewis by ten miles. Also reports a cotton gin fire near Felder's warehouse, a tenacious child planter, and a suspected church arson attempt near Rocky Mount church with neighbors saving the building.
The Rome Courier reports the marriage of Miss Imogene Limar of Americus to Mr Frank Etheridge of Jackson Ga. The ceremony was at Mr O V Lamars residence on Ovstanaula street at 10 am officiated by Rev J W Lee. Guests included family friends and neighbors. a banquet followed. The couple departed for East Rome and Jackson after a 11:30 train departure amid well wishes.
Harper's Magazine for November surveys Columbia College and other literary works with portraits and illustrations while noting practical articles and fiction. An advertisement promotes Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy claiming cure for piles and related skin conditions, priced at 60 cents.
Summary of cases tried through Saturday noon in Sumter Superior Court includes divorces, land disputes, appeals, and loan foreclosures. Notable rulings cover judgments for plaintiffs against defendants, verdicts on deed reform, and motions to distribute funds or foreclose mortgages, with several cases settled or continued.
Bosanko, originator of the Dr. Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, promotes its use for coughs, colds, consumption, and throat and lung diseases. The medicine is priced at 60 cents and 1.00, sold by A. J. Hudson. Also noted is a meeting with Professor G. W. Cheeves of the Dawson Journal, praising its editor and progress in Terrell County.
Pree Distribution promotes Dr Boarunko's Cough and Lung Syrup as the popular remedy for Coughs Col ds Consumption and Bronchitis with free sample bottles offered. Regular size priced at zero and one thousand milliliter units. Bargain store receives entire stock from Albany merchants W C and B J Cutliff who retire from dry goods business and offer clothing boots shoes hats Notions and trunks at giveaway prices to alert buyers. Come and convince yourself.
A fragmentary historical piece blends a martial ballad about Sir Lionne and a prose reflection on how slang and language evolve. It notes how words migrate from imitation and slang to standard usage, citing terms like mob cab drag and donkey as examples. The tone mirrors old fashioned journal prose.
Ambiguous call to action with fragmented slogans. The readable text touts protectionism and unity under a single low price while asserting strength and inevitability of victory. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly named.
Reform resolves to reduce needless costs and burdens on purchases and unite patrons behind a single candidate, pledging to combine correct principles with small profits for the greatest good. The announcement states the group will align its support with a chosen individual.
A retail platform proclaims low tariffs on all goods to boost trade and benefit buyers and sellers. It emphasizes values guiding prices, reliability, and selling only meritorious items at true values with no misrepresentation.
A red haired bootblack proposes a business partnership to a Sun reporter offering cash for daily shares and work experience. The boy receives 1.50 to start and aims to buy out the firm, while news of similar help for boys shows up in other downtown cases. Brokers note bootblacks gaining employment after brief loans and ongoing daily accounting.
A fragment from a Detroit Free Press piece shows a couple in a domestic scene debating money and a trunk filled with $50,000 in small change. The dialogue shifts to humorous miscommunications and a dying marriage, ending with a reference to an Austin invalid and a dyspepsia joke.
A campaign message declares election to save money and uphold true economy with civil service principles. It invites voters to meet the candidate in Americus, Georgia, promising bedrock prices and straight goods in return for patronage. Polls are open until further notice and voters are urged to vote early and often.
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