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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1887
Page
6
The Amreicus Recorder notes Sumter County plans to dominate at the Piedmont Exposition and State Fair with prize hopes, while local editors assess politicians and the state press scene. Mentions Major Bacon, Judge Simmons, Gov race, and Confederate veteran delegations to Macon.
The Eufaula Times condemns high Western Union telegraph rates in the South and calls for night service competition. It notes Americus pays unusually high fees for dispatches. The piece also covers Sir Henry Tichborne's Coventry wedding and the Arthur Orton Sir Roger tale in England, highlighting a long fraud conviction and a famed court dispute.
A reader questions the existence and membership of a rumored political ring tied to Atlanta and alleged to control offices in campaigns. The inquiry asks which individuals or groups belong, whether it is limited to Atlanta, and seeks clarity from The Macon Telegraph on the matter.
A miscellany item notes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets for relief from indigestion and constipation, claims of Judge J.T. Simmons’ supreme court bid defense by L. M. Trammell, and a Birmingham arrest of Maj. W. T. Milner in a land deal. It praises railroad lines into the heart of the country for local trade gains, cites Americus growth, and advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a 25 cent price.
The article details early legislative ballots for Supreme Judge with totals for Simons, Clark, and Hook. It lists Senate and House pull votes by group, naming numerous legislators and the counts, showing a divided field and party alignment.
A New York man recounts a severe illness in 1886 with headaches, loss of appetite, and fatigue. After failing quinine and a druggist’s misadvice, he tried Kashine via a Sixth Avenue chemist, slept better, regained appetite, and gained strength. He and local corroborators endorse Kashine’s efficacy and urge inquiries.
Sumter County sheriff sale notices dated August 30 1887 describe multiple parcels offered for foreclosure including Lot 140 in Now Sixteenth District containing 202 and a half acres, tied to J H Willining and D G Avera. other parcels include parts of lots 16 17 47 45 and 373 across districts 27 and 28. Joseph Rouse and guardian Robert T Rouse named, with Joseph Rouse facing an execution from Sumter Superior Court in favor of Mrs Sarah Rouse. additional tract includes East half of Lot 251 and West half of Lot 246 in Sixteenth District totaling about 202 1/2 acres. Deputy sheriff Thomas M Cobb notes possession and tenant notices.
The Court of Ordinary orders the heirs of George W. Thomas to show cause why the petition for probate of the will should not be granted. Named heirs include David Thomas, Mary E. Leath r, Christina K. Thomas, Susan V. McLain, James W. McLain, Emma C. Randall, and Anna M. Lasseter. Emma C. Randall to be served by newspaper publication for three weeks prior to the next term. The executors are George W. Thomas and William L. Thomas.
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