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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1889

Page

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Physicians and Surgeons Offer Services to Weston and Nearby

Physicians and surgeons advertise ready, 24 hour services in Weston and surrounding areas. Dr J F McMath, Dr Pryor W Fitts, and others list offices in local stores and residences. Dentists W P Burt J J Worsham O P Holloway advertise dental parlors in town locations.

W. P. Burt Entist Granberry’s J. J. Worsham Nations D Bank O. P, Holloway Thoma

Philpots Watch Burglaries Aired In Governor Appeal

Dr Burt appeals to Hon Wright Brady asking governor to order a full inquiry into the loss of Dr W H Philpots gold watch. Chronology shows theft during veterans reunion, police traced watch to a convict camp, Trippe guard held it briefly, then said it was stolen from him. Burt urges arrest of Trippe for receiving stolen goods and vigorous prosecution.

W. H. Philpot Talbotton Philpot W. P. Burt Gene Pooler Burt Wright Brady Gress’ Mill Eastman Marshal Lingo J. J. West Trippe Gresston Jim Pooler Waterbury Pooler Manager West Dr. Burt Americus Brady Pemenaary-Keeper Towers Lingo

The Best On Record Central Car Run Americus to Savannah

The Central railroad moved a car of cotton from Americus to Savannah in about twenty four hours, a feat praised by Macon Telegraph. The car left Americus at 0:50 AM and reached Macon yards, then continued to Savannah, expected before 6:30 AM. The 261 mile trek included transfers and inspections, reflecting the line’s new fast freight schedule.

Macon Central Road Glenn Americus Savannah Bavannah Central

Glessner Praises Central Railroad Immigrant Tour

Major W L Glessner, Georgia immigration commissioner, lauds the Central railroad for boosting Georgia agriculturally and attracting new residents. He says the Ohio trip educated Georgians and impressed Northerners, potentially shifting immigration southward and strengthening state industry. He praises cross regional understanding and foresees Georgia becoming the Empire State of the South.

Atlanta Constitution W. L. Glessner The Central Railroad Georgia Party of Farmers Georgia Glessner Ohio Commonwealth South

Public School Opens as Attendance Rises Across District

Opening of public schools sees strong Monday attendance with 830 pupils enrolled on day one across high, grammar, intermediate and primary levels. First week enrollment last year was 744 and annual total 1,025. the increase suggests several hundred more students as population grows. Some parents delay sending children. teachers report smooth operation and optimism for the year.

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Let There Be Light in Americus New Electric System

Americus gears up for a comprehensive street lighting plan with thirty nine lights mapped across key intersections and districts. The city will be illuminated on all but bright moonlight nights, as track work for the electric railway proceeds and the central plant nears completion. Mr Orlando Williamson and wife toured Georgia, praising its scenery after a visit to Lookout Mountain.

Mericus Georgia Hampton Plum Streets Hampton Jer Lee Wild Wheeler and Cotton Avenu Cotton Avenue Forsyth Jefferson Lamar Jackson Central Railroad McGarrah Street Mitchell Place Dr. Black Brooklyn Heights Park Artests Well Lamar Street Central Railroad Tunnel Jackson Street Price and Lamar Church Egypt Ia Alxo Macon Orlando Williamson Ola Clay Lookout Mountain

Lavies to Mothers and BoorHina SYR op Remedy Claim

An expensively marketed teething remedy touts Lavies to Mothers and Mrs Wixstow s BoorHina SYR op as soothing teething pain gums wind colic and diarrhea relief. The ad notes a 25 cent price and hints at velvet season fashion for the well off while warning imitators target wives and daughters outside the newspaper business.

Duellists Huff and Patterson Reach Amicable Settlement

A Macon Telegraph report describes a Monday meeting of 21 citizens at the Board of Trade to arrange an amicable settlement between duelists Huff of Vineville and Patterson of Atlanta. After telegrams and meetings in Macon and Atlanta, Patterson agreed to let Revs E W Warren T R Kendall and W B Jennings oversee the matter, ending weeks of public excitement and a railroads’ profit from the feud.

Macon Friends of the Distinguished Huff Patterson Board of Trade Atlanta Vineville R. W. Patterson House of Representatives Mr. Huff John P. Ross East Tennessee Hill & Harris Patters E. W. Warren T. R. Kendall W. B. Jennings Thornton Georgia Alabama

Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Americus Post Office

A complete list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Americus post office is published. If not called for within fourteen days, items will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. Names include Adams, Anderson, Allen, Clarke, Carter, Ellis, Grant, Hall, Hill, Morgan, Taylor, Walker, West, and many others. Americus Ga. Sept. 18, 1880.

Georgia Sumter County Americas Post-Office Robin Adams Robi Adama Ide Anderson Ed Allen Belina Aganes Hintem Bus Mary Branson Jas Barrow Ritched FB Brit Daniel Bostic Harriett Clarke Ike Carter Sary Derry

Arnica Salve Adverts And Disorderly Conduct Case

NHuchin presents Arnica Salve touted as best salve for various skin ailments. A city case before Mayor Felder involved Henry Barnes charged with disorderly conduct. the case was dismissed yesterday morning.

Henry Barnes Felder

Fire at Abbeville destroys Phillips store and post office

Fire swept through a large Abbeville frame building late Thursday night, consuming Phillips general store, post office, and Col. E H Williams law office. Sheriff Gordon reported a possible burglary tied to the blaze, with valuables including a registered watch lost and the building valued around five hundred dollars with fifteen hundred dollars of stock.

Nona Americus Abbeville H. J. Gordon Gordon Ol. E. H. Williams Col. Bankston Mr. Phillips Phillips Mt A Col. E. Ae Hams Teaberatantaman Ieee ‘Crawerer Col. Williams

Startling Evidence Sparks Openings in Local Case

A surprising find prompts renewed scrutiny in a local investigation. Authorities, including Lead Detective Chis, pursue follow up leads as the case unfolds amid community attention. No further details are available about suspects or exact locations.

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