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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1884
Page
4
The Am ericus Recorder notes a Macon Telegraph item asserting Blaine’s election odds, reports the Eufaula flouring mills destruction with $90 000 loss, and cites a call for rail commission reform. It covers Gov McDaniel promoting Georgia’s New Orleans Exposition exhibit, urging county and city subscriptions, and contrasts Georgia with North Carolina funding.
STILL ANOTHER DEMOCRAT from Ellaville argues that Sumter delegation sidelined local rights in the district rotation for the Senatorial nomination. He vows to vote against J N Judson if opposed, embracing independent appeal to voters. An Ingersoll retirement rumor follows, noting his estrangement from Blaine and possible shift to Western frontiers.
The Atlanta Constitution reports the death of Bishop George F. Pierce, a lifelong Methodist leader whose ministry spanned from the 1830s across the nation. The piece details his dedication, the sorrow of kin and colleagues, and notes his funeral scheduled for Friday at 11 o'clock. Also recounted is Gainesville Eagle’s note on Andrew J. Smith and a peculiar wooden clock coincidence tied to his illness, followed by a short item on walnut sawdust use in furniture ornamentation.
Gov. Methaniel urges a meeting of state district and county commissioners at the Atlanta capitol on Tuesday Sept 9 at 10 am to plan a unified display of Georgia resources for the New Orleans Cotton Exposition. Attendees urged to confirm attendance or inform the state office of potential funding needs and contributions.
A reader from South Easton recounts nine bottles of Swift's Specific curing his father's eating cancer on the lip. Another Maryland Georgia case describes a child's rheumatic bones straightening after treatment. The notice warns against imitations and lists contact details for the Swift's Specific Co. and a whiskey advertisement follows.
Announcement notes A C Bell as a candidate for Mayor in the upcoming December municipal election in Americas. Also names W H Cobb as a candidate for Sheriff of Sumter County with N I White as his deputy from the 1th District if elected.
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