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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1884

Page

8

Elastic Indianapolitan limestone hailed as ideal facade successor

A historical feature extols a versatile Indiana quarry stone praised for its strength, elasticity, and beauty. It claims the oolitic limestone resists weather, expands without cracking, and rivals marble in appearance while offering easier workability. It lists prominent buildings using it.

Architeos Indianapolis Indiana Custom House Louisville Lincoln Park Chicago St. Louis Cotton Exchange New Orleans New York Miladelphia State House Illinois Kansas

Republicans Weakened by Anti Blaine Sentiment in Key States

The article notes Republicans plan to abandon New York and focus on Indiana and Connecticut to limit Blaine's lead. It reports Democratic confidence they will carry Indiana and Connecticut, with Cleveland favored if they win those states. Local anti Blaine activity is rising in Waterbury and Litchfield areas.

Minnn Connecticut New York New Jersey Indiana Blaine Democratic Committee Hendricka Oliver Ere Waterbury American Litchfield Ansonia Seymour New Milford Plainville Farmington Garfield Butler St John Cleveland

Remarkable London Sentinel Remains At St James Park Gate

A Dublin Times London letter recalls a century old sentry post in St James Park. Thomas Atkins with his red cast and 20 yards of sentry duty kept watch for twenty years after the military commission left, while others wondered why the guard continued. He was finally relieved but remembered as a faithful fixture of the brief parade.

London Dublin Times St. James’ Park Thomas Atkins Heo

Democratic Votes Were Gathered for Fall Elections

October 25 report states the Democratic Central Committee canvassed local voters residing in New York Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania. They found about 900 Democratic voters across these states and arranged to send them home to vote. Over 400 reside in Ohio. The Democratic Congressional Committee is polling districts and expects to hold the Rooper majority in the House and gain in Wisconsin and other western states.

Democratic Central Committee New York Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Democratic Congressional Committee House Newroepe Cane Wisconsin Otis

Swift's Specific Relieves Rheumatism Says Attorney

C P Wooprear attorney at law writes of severe rheumatism lasting fourteen years before finding relief with Swift's Specific. He describes weight loss and debility, relief after three days, full recovery in three weeks, and urges readers to seek the remedy. He notes mailings for treatise and lists offices in Atlanta New York and Philadelphia.

Florida Ye Savanneh Sidney Herbert Swift C. P. Wooprear Tur Swive Epectfic Co Atlanta N. Y Philadelphia

Bartow Saw Mills Burned West of Bartow Georgia

The steam saw mills of W. F. Bailey & Co. five miles west of Bartow were destroyed by fire on Sunday along with their machinery lumber and several worker houses. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars with no insurance. Fire occurred when few people were present and the woods remain on fire amid potential further damage. Some editorial contrast about political candidates funding campaigns.

Bartow W. F. Bailey & Co Here

Tilden's Pine Stables Burned at Greystone

Fire last night damaged the stone stables of 8 J Tilden at Greystone about 11 30. Lieut Johanna, the coachman, and his family narrowly escaped injury. Carriages horses sleighs hay grain and other property were destroyed. Loss around 15000 with no insurance. Origin of the blaze undetermined.

Mr. Tilden J. Tilden Greystone Johanna

Indiana Democrats Urged to Support Cleveland and Hendricks

A campaign plea argues Indiana is as Democratic as Ohio and should back Cleveland and Hendricks to aid Democratic success in Connecticut and nationwide. It warns Republican gains would stem from force and fraud and urges immediate action.

Louisville Courter Indiana Connecticut Cleveland Hendricke Ohio

Mist Ida Murphy A Wesleyan graduate laid to rest

Ida Murphy, age eighteen, beloved daughter and sister, died after a bright future cut short. Funeral at Ellaville with Dr Bass of Wesleyan delivering a moving tribute from I Thess 4:13-14. She wore graduating robes, restful in Jesus, asleep in Him.

Mithiah Wesleyan Jesus Deigher Bass Wesleyan College Abe Clonns Ida Ellaville Lobley County

Obituary of Br. F Wiggins of Schley County Ga

Br F Wiggins born Warren County Ga January 27 1824 died October 6 1884 in Schley County Ga. He left a grieving wife and seven children. A devout Missionary Baptist since 1854 he died in calm composure after arranging business and inviting two ministers to pray. His family gathered for his last kiss and he spoke of Psalm three as read aloud.

BR. F. Wiggins Schley County Warren County Missionary Baptist Church Isaac Hart Hia McDonald A. Fruenp

Nelson County Whiskey praised as best and most regular product

An illustrated advertisement extols The Reason Why Nelson County Whiskey by I W Harper as the most regular and perfect liquor. It cites Harper's long manufacturing experience and direct distillery shipments as keys to consistent satisfaction, naming J Sanders as sole agent in Americus Georgia and noting other beauty and grocery product lines.

I. W. Harper Nelson County Bin J. Sanders Americus Ga

W H Corb Declared Sheriff Candidate for Sumter County

An authorized notice names W H Corb as a candidate for Sumter County Sheriff. The release states If elected N H White of the 15th District will serve as deputy. The document presents a political candidacy announcement and a proposed deputy plan.

W. H. Corb Sumter County N. H. White

City and Mayor v Brush Manhattan Artesian Well Sale Notice

In Sumter Superior Court a sale order is issued under Georgia law for the Manhattan Artesian Well in Americas. The property will be sold at the courthouse steps on a designated October date, between legal hours, under the court order and attachment proceedings.

Council of Americas Georgis George Brush Manhattan Astle Mt of Armoriawa George B Manhattan Artesian Well West Superior Court

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