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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1890
Page
8
Ephor Lunstonorp writes from Gooseberry Georgia reflecting on his brief candidacy and the role of Grange and Alliance principles. He defends his record, opposes alliance excesses, and urges farmers to support strong rural schools and nonpartisan governance while warning of political manipulation and the need for educated citizens.
Putnam Sept 16 report notes marriage cards issued for James Kelly once a local resident now of Poindexter, to Miss Bridges of Poindexter. Alliance sentiment favors Wells while backing Gordon in the senate. Cotton bagging remains scarce as local Alliances place separate orders. Nearby Rodgersville shows steady growth with new school building bids and a $3100 Rodgers residence nearing ground. James Ware, a tall historic pioneer figure, sits on a porch with an old antebellum newspaper in hand.
Neighbors describe a reclusive elder over sixty living alone on a secluded property with rumors he has buried wealth on the ground. He never married, with many siblings most of whom stuttered into insanity. only one sister remained until her later confinement in a lunatic asylum. He is said to pose no threat, and others expect peace around him.
Invitations are out for a double wedding at the residence of Mr W E F Arrington in Dawson on Wednesday evening the 24th. Miss Laura C Arrington to Mr James W Paul of Valdosta and Miss Missouri Arrington to Mr James A Lowrey of Dawson.
Talbotton Ga September 16 A morning blaze leveled the Thornton house hotel and its dry goods and drug store. The store stock and hotel furnishings were lost with the post office burned. Losses are estimated near fifty thousand dollars or more with most insured. Origin of the fire is unknown.
After applying Shepard's B B Cologne, the lotion offers cooling skin during the remainder of the evening. The guidance emphasizes staying refreshed and comfortable as the day winds down, implying a social or personal care tip.
Savannah dispatch reports ex congressman T. M. Norwood challenging Governor J. B. Gordon to a joint Atlanta debate on leading issues. Norwood accepts if invited. Gordon replies inviting open candidacy declaration and equal terms.
A switch engine was tampered with last night on the main line near Lumpkin. The throttle was opened and a billet of wood removed, sending the engine down the side track toward the main line and delaying the Birmingham bound train. Authorities seek the culprit believed to intend a fatal wreck, with no identification available. Also notes a forthcoming hotel project in Lumpkin and a fatal train collision near Schoolcraft, Michigan, with two killed and two wounded.
The Recorder reports at the S A M depot that Western Union has not bought the road from the A M line. Superintendent Marshall says Western Union anxious to obtain possession, company considering Western Union proposal though nothing decided. Construction toward the Chattahoochee progressing. Marshall expects line to Montgomery by June. he departs for Chicago.
Mrs R Don McLeod wife of the editor of the Schley County News died suddenly at her Ellaville home Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock. She was about 35 years old and leaves a husband and several children. Funeral held yesterday at Ellaville.
Boston notes say Grover Cleveland will move to Boston to set up a law office. In San Antonio Lottie Baum and Lula Stanley, jailed after a morning quarrel, exchanged shots but no injuries reported. Banxon, Texas reports Dave Start arrested on an assault-to-kill charge from an offense dated twenty seven years prior.
A public notice warns that some baking powders are adulterated with alum and unsafe ingredients. It endorses Royal Baking Powder as pure and wholesome, citing government tests showing superior leavening strength and high cream of tartar quality.
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