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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1885

Page

10

Traveling Will son in Arizona and circus plans in Marton

A fragmentary notice notes Will son last seen in Arizona on the 13th while Imbe recently accepted a position with Mr P Williame. Sells Bros circus reportedly arranging to go to Buena Vista after a Marton city performance, with local citizens guaranteeing funds. Beaver weighed thirty four pounds caught near Mucka creek. Administrator's sale of J L Mathews deceased property to be held in Americas on November 3. Restaurant at Wiggins' village to reopen offering eda, squirrels, ducks, and chicken.

Willson Arizona Buena Vista Bro Buena Jna Marton Anty J. L. Mathews Americas

Wedding of Linwood Bell and Hims Buchanan Draws Local Notice

The marriage of Linwood Bell and Hims Buchanan united two prominent local families in a bright ceremony at the Baptist church. An elegant reception at Capt. A. C. Bell’s home followed, with lavish decor, gifts list, and generous hospitality. The couple, well known in the community, begin their new life amid broad good wishes.

Americas Linwood Bell Hims Buchanan Messrs Frank Stapleton Eustace Speer A. B. Campbell The Baptist Church Psvf Nileman

Thankful Subscriber Eases Tensions at Local Paper

An exchange notes a subscriber’s frustration over unpaid dues, urging courtesy and prompt payment. The piece highlights newspaper integrity and the need for subscribers to settle honestly. Separately, Geo H. Tommey opens Hawkins House, a newly furnished hotel with bright rooms, modern dining, and hopes for strong business from travelers arriving at the upgraded establishment.

Flrat- Cass Mra Tommey

Postmaster Recommendation Stuns Americus Voters

Rumor spread that Congressman Crisp endorsed A L Rees for postmaster at Aversous, while W A Black remains incumbent. Rees, once a Bank of Americus employee, claimed a quiet bid after a friend urged him to apply and sent Crisp letters, leading to Crisp's formal recommendation. Local reaction mixed yet hopeful for a faithful, efficient officer.

Congressman Crisp A. L. Rees Aversous W. A. Black Rees Bank of Americus

A Lost Fee in Smithville Enterprise Paper Sale

A lawyer recalled a fee dispute tied to a Smithville Enterprise bill. He prepared a bill demanding the publisher’s name be inserted, but before filing the paper ownership changed hands and the fee was lost.

Smithville

A P and L Progress and Local Ventures Highlighted

The article notes the A P and L line improving with a new siding near the depot and refreshed freight cars, while a branch manager sustains optimism after securing a fine flowing well at a cost around 1000. It mentions staff efforts recruiting workers toward Lumpkin, and a humorous encounter where a train engine crew assists an elderly lady with mail.

Lee Reyni Day Rington Herington Wil Americus Kirwin Lampkin Macon Ellaville Capt. Bell

Will Resign From Postmaster Post Amid Scrutiny

The post office matter remains alive with talk about how Maj. Slack will resign his post and charges against him be withdrawn. A late probe found a visit to the Post Office but no one, including Mss. Black, could be located. A city insider hints at relief from a troubled tenure.

Rees Maj. Slack J Black

Struck by a Rail in Georgia Sunday Morning News

An engineer named Mitchell was injured when his train struck a buried rail at Stewart's crossing near the city. The rail, placed to derail the engine, caused the cab to be damaged and the engineer to be injured. The rail origin is linked to a local vendetta rumor with no arrests reported. Mitchell’s condition varied in reports between life and death, with conflicting statements in the Macon Telegraph. Separately a humorous tale recounts a local snipe hunt gone awry when a cutter and cashier fled a mock danger after being chased by a supposed wild animal.

Mitchell Ag Stewart Macon Thos Gresham Freman Mitchell Michigan Georgia Maconj American Si Hawkins Bob Hall Hugo Tipp Don Goodman Staid Frank Gyles Gyles Gyles’ Stord A. C. Bell Cash Iherty

Road to Savannah Prompts Civic Booster Drive

City leaders and business interests press for a direct Savannah rail line. Wealthy cotton men pledge generous support, arguing the route will restore wagon trade, raise cotton prices, lower groceries, and spur rapid city growth with a terminus advantage. Local officials and prominent citizens endorse Georgia Chill Remedy and announce restaurant openings and livestock listings as the page mixes notices and ads.

Recorder Savannah Macon Jena

City edge farm for sale bargain offer

Notice advertises a Coles Tittle Farm on the edge of the city for sale. Call the office for details and pricing as a bargain opportunity.

Coles Tittle Farm

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P. Williame Wdt W. Wattens Walter B. Rowland Muckacreek Ity Felder Edwards Eoloman Wiggins Berstegg Les Bite Tgewyees John Jennings Mamie DeVaughn Montezuma Walter K. Wheatley Mattie Moseley Lawson Stapleton Mervin Callaway John E. French Belle Coker Tom Stalling Katie Burke Will Hawkins Francis Bell Tom Allen Aona Bell E. Howell Roney Misses Cokermndl G. M. Beatley Miss DeVaughn Kenarick Annie Bell D. T. Wilson Afessis K.prince Mie. Byrd Frances Bell Mrs. Wolttbok D. B Hir Mrs. Fricker Hy Hawkins Z. Wheatley Eustace Dazzle Speer Es Fend China Crimcort Kate Gilver Mrs. Saville Mr. Frank Mattin Moseley Tom Stallings W. K. Wheatley D. B. Har Rel. Berry J. A. Jennings J. B. French Gross Sarah Oilk Selle Coker Missesaura Shor P. M A. Ries Bud Mitch Beaioer Bnd Minghelt Crehanty Fa Savanna T. J. Simmons L. F. Livingston Georgia State Agriolvate Fatmate Farmers Restaurant Wiggiom sAules Wik Rekos Gan Houry Farmers Ire Wiggins Bar Wiegion’ Dar Paira Trips A Ray Ametions Dpal Americva Venieca
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