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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1885
Page
7
This morning reports the death of M. L. Holloway in Schley County at 95, honors his memory, plus notes from Macon Fair with E F Clark predicting a large event and $9,000 in prizes. A kitchen fire at Prof E J Mathis’s residence is described with prompt neighborly aid.
Prominent business leaders in Americus plan a building association to boost housing and keep the boom going. With a 200 share minimum and a 1000 share cap, organizers expect immediate uptake, predicting property values will rise within sixty days as affordable homes for workers and families take shape. Real estate owners are urged to back the project, seen as beneficial for all income levels.
A letter notes the Our Military Company in Americus struggles due to neglect by older citizens and scarce business support. Members, mostly working youths funding themselves, face heavy expenses and possible disbandment unless business leaders step forward. The author urges a respected middle aged commander and recruits from local firms.
A detailed reminiscence recalls 1831 to 1841 in Sumter County when records burned and a bailiwick riot formed. Deputies faced a mob at town creek during a land sale, while offices burned, ending the era called the log cabin age. A Macon demonstration for Tippecanoe and Tyler too culminated in a grand procession and speech by Bob Toombs.
A city taxpayer commends the disinterested patriotism of Mr M B Pickett for opposing water works. He notes Pickett pays no taxes and has no financial stake, yet argues against the project with supposed false figures and fallacious reasoning, asserting his motives are purely disinterested.
Dr B S Hawkins and Jas D Shepherd had sought injunctions to stop APLR track laying through land in Webster county. Judge Simmons heard the case in Atlanta with Judges Hawkins Lyons and Dupont Guerry. After full hearing the court discontinued the injunctions and permitted the railroad to continue work. It is hoped the project will proceed to completion without further hindrance.
A city resident recalls Rev. Sam Jones's unlikely start in ministry. Once a dissolute drayman in Cartersville, he reportedly vowed to seek a better life after a muddy, rainy day accident, then chose preaching. The informant notes Jones is a brilliant success and mentions his brother Joe in Cartersville.
The verse recounts a plantation tale with a narrator hearing enslaved people sing and pray in harsh dialect. It uses vivid imagery of a master and enslaved individuals, including references to an old mistress and a field hand named Joe, conveying the brutal rhythm of daily life on the plantation.
Jackson's Arnica Salve for oats bruises sores ulcers heat rashes and skin ailments. 25 Tim Brat Batve in the crs is feed to give perfect sat er money refunded. Price 2-box. For sale by Dr. Knitting Thread 15¢ per pound, at Foster'
A damaged notice describes Tuk Geonda Loan through Tavs Ga Of Americas in Sumter County, offering quick mortgage financing at high interest. It claims low cost for farmers, fast setup, and money returned in short time with flexible terms.
A garbled old ad notes oysters received daily at Kenoesen Restaurant with other delicacies on hand. It mentions new features like seeping rooms and a plan tied to a Macon event, with a bar stocked with imported cigars and laces. Meals at home are open.
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