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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1888
Page
8
Beginning September first, correspondents are asked to limit letters to actual neighborhood news as telegraphic space will be tight. The weekly will not have room for filler, though the editors seek all actual news from Southwest Georgia towns including Ellaville Pinebark Palmetto and nearby areas.
In Livingston and Haigler steam gin Mr Gorris Haigler lost his left hand after it became caught in saws while clearing seed. Doctors Smith and Bivins amputated one finger. two others may be saved but likely useless. The incident drew sympathy for a self-made young man. The issue also notes a county teachers convention proposal and local penmanship lessons at Hopewell academy. A travelling penman arrives to teach. a town lecturer prompts debate on a potential senator candidate. false rumors of convicts in Uchee Creek swamp are denied. Morgan Stevens takes a post with Mr Hirsch of Americus, likely boosting local trade.
Wevsrun County reports an upcoming Kinchafoonee bridge project between Bottsford and Preston to improve travel routes, with haying season and cotton picker prices in focus. Pinebark residents discuss a needed new schoolhouse while neighbors visit family and a post office clerk returns from vacation on his stamping ground.
In Enterprise Webster County on September 1, a correspondent praises the area as ideal for life and health. The letter covers cotton crop gains, bagging industry views, a Masonic funeral for Jonathan Fidge, local politics, a Webster Stewart County bill, a new marriage of Charlie Christian and Mattie Cantrell, anticipated weddings, and a professor’s departure.
Hudson notes the cotton crop pressed by rain as farmers bid up on pickers. J B Scott adds a grist mill beside his gin and a two story barn. A pew gaw sill near the place works well. A pole cat frightens a group of youths during muskadine hunting and one boy is whipped. Monarxa Bran.
The local note describes wind scattering coats, new additions to homes by Joel teMath sr and Beulah, Harvey’s building, and C. C. Sheppard’s rat proof crib. A village show to aid the poor draws a crowd, sugar bought by Sheppard turned brown, and a school led by B. B. Chambliss with students traveling to Cuthbert for college. Miss Julia Radisili, visiting from Forsyth, may return with suitors. Nanole Cannon visits from Apopka. Ada Arrington returns from a trip. hog weighing 544 pounds promises pork for the week. Deacon stops preacher’s meal by making him pick cotton.
Rev R R Downs spoke to a small crowd as the colored Republican candidate. Cotton prospects look good after a windy week end. J H Smith showcases superior long staple cotton seed. Dr T A Chappell raises funds for Jacksonville yellow fever relief. J B Pickett falters with paralysis in Webster county. Conrad Winkler may join an Americus butcher shop. E J Dunn plans a Bronwood newspaper. Kullpatrick Bros open a Johnson Street grocery, eleven stores now. Local social notes include visitors from Americus and Macon, and Rev J S Elmore’s Hudson visit. May Glessner letters garner statewide publication support.
W. M. Sears led Webster County in a contested 12th Senatorial District convention held in Lumpkin on September 6. The executive committee set voting rules granting two votes per county per representative, causing disputes over Stewart and Quitman voting. The record notes Stewart county use of districts and that Sears won a majority, with W. Fitzgerald opposing.
From Huntington Sept 4 the gin whistle draws crowds as the day begins and ends. J J Barreck leaves Huntington to oversee Messrs Harrold Johnson Co's gin at Cobb. Mrs Gus Laramore of Lee County visits Miss Ida Stallings. Belle Coker returns to Americus. C B Bowen of Coney visits. Now Son of Hudson attends Baptist service near Huntington.
Sunser notes Rev Thomas Clarke filled the Chenubbee pulpit despite rain with a hopeful sermon urging church members to set an example to attract nonmembers. Readers praise the sermon but urge liberal support for the pastor’s good work.
A strong northwest gale Saturday night into Sunday noon damaged cotton and pea crops in Oglethorpe. Macon County officers nomination is set for next Saturday the 15th. Local updates mention C B Hudson, Annie Rice, Cora Lee Anthony, Julia Kaigler, Mattie Nelson, and Rev J B Wardlaw.
Lee county held a quiet primary on Tuesday with W. W. Hooks nominated for the Lower House. The report notes an oversight in timely notification and mentions local commentary on a boy’s mortification at a distant task.
Webster County Commissioners levy details for bridges public building pauper expenses tax officers court jail and coroner costs. The total plus state makes eighty five cents per dollar, down from ninety four cents last year. Augusta reports its worst flood since 1840 with extensive damage and concern for public health.
The article extols old time health practices with mentions of Log Cabin wellers and simple remedies. It contrasts cabins as historical comforts and health advantages against modern prejudices, citing Tippecanoe and merchant billing quirks as human touches.
Farmers discuss the political quest while planning exhibits for a county entry. Sumter County aims to display many items at the Georgia State Fair and Chattahoochee Valley Exposition in Columbia. Enthusiastic locals pledge samples of cotton, fruits, vegetables, vines, woods, and more to boost the county’s display.
W E Matthews died at home in Pineville last Tuesday night from congestion after a short illness. He was buried at Pineville cemetery Wednesday afternoon with a private ceremony by Rev. B Sentell, surrounded by family and friends. He was a partner in the Bu Vista grocery business and respected as a clever generous man. He leaves a widowed mother a sister and several married sisters. The community extends sympathy to his family. Also listed are unclaimed letters at Americus post office with names and initials, to be forwarded if not claimed in fourteen days.
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