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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1885
Page
5
Last Saturday night in Chokee two colored boys played when one stabbed the other, killing him. Other items report a perjury arrest, a dog’s funeral, a grand jury action, and a court sentence for George Baker after an assault case before Judge Pilsbury.
Mr. W. Kirvin showcased two Twigton apples, each a foot in circumference, from his Georgia orchard. The fruit is bright red with yellow spots, firm and juicy with a tart flavor, demonstrating good apples can be grown locally when right varieties are used.
A garbled but colorful summary of local events from Forsyth to Hawkinsville outlines social notices, crop updates, business ads, new ventures, and upcoming events. It mentions artesian water promotion, cotton receipts, entries into colleges, and various local personalities, with scattered references to trains, telegraphs, and market activity.
Residents weigh benefits of water works as discussions grow hotter. A showing of voter support emerges after officials propose extending mains beyond the city limits. Proponents promise insurance savings and improved fire protection while asserting the current well remains essential and uninterrupted. Citizens urge a public meeting to debate merits and concerns.
Dr C 8 Ellis of Wabash Indiana reports a patient known as Tit for says who admitted fifteen years of heavy drinking but abstained for three years after using Horsford s Acid Phosphate He claims the product brought him noticeable relief and benefit in his condition.
Colonial era listing notes cheap goods across lines at Foster's with references to Vinost barrel mixed pickle, Gran Dahenny, and a tonic named Smith's Chill Remedy prepared by Davenport firm. Sweet cider advertised at Erin Bakery, indicating local shop promotions in a small town catalog.
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