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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1887
Page
8
Southwest Georgia reports ongoing drought with seed peas at risk and cotton planting advancing quickly. A reader asks where drier counties may exist and notes no local illnesses. Jim Bell of Webster killed a seven foot alligator in Kinchafoonee Creek recently.
Putnam on September 15 reports farmers near despair over shrinking cotton yields due to debts and mortgages. Rain is badly needed though it would barely help crops and ease financial strain. Local notes mention a dog that drinks from a mineral spring, and several residents traveling to relatives or attending events.
Ovver Home Sept 13 The Oglethorpe camp meeting closed last week under favorable auspices with cheerful young people and lifted burdens. A social at Mr C R Keen’s featured music by Mrs Anthony of Dawson. Land sale: M B Gilmore sold McKenzie place three miles south of Oglethorpe to D Kelsoe at auction. County Court delayed due to Judge Fish’s absence. he plans to return when health improves.
In Grancetown on Sept 13 drought and dust shrink harvest prospects across the county. Spring and early summer crops failed to rain, leaving only about two thirds of a crop possible. Sugar cane, peach and potatoes suffer. late peas and potatoes stripped by drought. Despite poor yields, public health remains good as the Legislature reshapes Superior Court timings before Governor approval. Judge Clarke arrived as the newly appointed official.
Judge Clarke in feeble health as the court adjourns to the fourth Monday in October. Alabama couple George Mortell and Misa Nicey Shipe marry in G A Whitaker office with Judge J E Smith presiding and depart for home happy. Miss Viola Moore and Mr W M Guerry wed recently. Misses Willie Moore and Sallie Jackson visit in Hatcher Station. Miss Eula Crapps and Minnie Smith noted in town. local notices from Quitman.
Dawson GA September 14 Despite a combination of uncontrollable circumstances defeating Judge Johan T Clarke for Supreme Judgeship he remains hopeful and says friends statewide will strive for a higher position. Local notes recount deaths, visits, and town news with names including Miss Annes Pilsbury and Hon O B Stevens.
September reports extreme heat and dryness in Lumpkin with no change soon. Two new warehouses, Tratomel Bros, open on the square. Cotton receipts rise but freight rate increases may reduce them. Prof. Harria begins fall term at local high school with 80 enrollments and growing. Depot alterations as old M. L. Everett structure is torn down for a weather-boarding building. Bridge repairs after July freshet to start, delayed by Judge Latimer’s illness. Stewart County mentions two young ladies known for shooting robins and hawks. local movers include Whit Horne joining Statham Beall. Columbus figures active in town. Visitors include G B Flournoy, George Inadandy, Tom Deas, Tom Stallings. T. W. Kirksey visits. Mrs. G H Carroll returns from Thomasville.
In Preston on September 11 a local report describes cotton picking in Webster county, with most cotton sold in Preston. It notes Americus buyers often bid higher for cash, but local merchants prefer lasting profits from farm goods. The piece cites Mr. George Cole and firm Measra Nicholson Co, and questions the motive of buyers in the larger town.
In Abbeville on September 10, residents describe a town filled with tents and strangers as a railroad arrival looms. The writer notes cotton prospects poor, housing demand rising, and local enterprise lagging while the fall term opens at Abbeville High School under Prof. Reynolds who has built a solid faculty.
Mrs Pharlie Chesley Peterson of Clay County Iowa says she aged 13 with kidney trouble and lameness for years. She now reports relief from pain, renewed strength, and ability to do housework after using Electric Bitters. Bottle offers at 50c and $1 at E J Eldridge's Drug Store.
In Richland on September 13 the land remains dry with no rain in sight and cotton suffering severe stress. The editor notes a forecasted very short crop unless rain arrives, and mentions potential gain if top crops improve. The piece also covers local happenings including lectures, kiln plans, social visits, and criticism of freight rates impacting cotton shipments on the Americas line.
Local notes report a small boom with new store and potential dwelling. Cotton is nearly gone and crops grow slowly. Visitors Ed Hart and Bill Cottle visited, with mentions of wedding upcoming and rain anticipated. Local chatter includes Miss Maude Jennings visiting and young folks keeping to bed early on Sundays.
Worth Knowing Mr W H Morgan of Lake City Florida suffered a severe cold with cough and early consumption symptoms. After trying many remedies he worsened but found immediate relief with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and after about six bottles recovered fully with no recurrence. Trial bottle free at E J Eldridge's Drug Store.
In Arkansas a wary land hunter questions locals about disease and land value, while a Northern Pacific trip features a traveling minister who objects to poker and tests players with a bold ace challenge. The two scenes illustrate rough humor and frontier bluntness in old newspaper prose.
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