Americus Paper Rates and Cotton Receipts Noted
The Americus Recorder announces daily and weekly prices and circulation details for 1888. It lists cotton receipts to date since August 1 and urges readers to register before September 27 for the fall and winter elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Recorder
Payaole
Georgia
Bumter, Lee, Terrell
Breware
Webster
Schley
Marion
Macon
Dooly and Wilcox
Americus Post Office
H.C. Storey
Americus
Bopt
County Alliance Meeting Hidden From Public View
County Alliance held a closed doors meeting at the courthouse yesterday. Officials say the proceedings are private and details are not being disclosed to readers.
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County Alliance
Court House
Ellaville warehouse opens under Suber and Greene
Messrs Suber and Greene have launched a warehouse and commission merchant business in Ellaville and report strong trade. Goode is praised for business qualifications. Weather notes report heavy rain in the 28th district with all ponds full. J J Grannerry advertises new carpets dry goods and hosiery at low cash prices. Brunswick to New York steamer Caroline Miller completed its first trip with a full cargo and will return this week. New telephone lines are added and the Exchange shows solid business. Prof W C Kaler offers band instruction at reasonable rates and German party and ball catering.
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Ellaville
Messrs. Suber & Greene
Goode
J.J. Grannerry
Brunswick
New York
Caroline Miller
A. P&l
W. C. Kaler
Americus
September Roses in a Cluster of Roses
The RecorpDsER staff credits Mrs. E. G. Simmons for a writer of fine roses and notes twenty one varieties in full bloom at the end of September in a single cluster for Northern readers. The sight is praised as eye catching and worthy of pride.
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Recorpdser
E. G. Simmons
Colored Meeting Endorses Mayor and Quiet Election in Leeton
The colored meeting at the old court house praised the current mayor and urged support for his re-election. In Leeton the polls re-elected R. T. Byrd as intendent with Ed Littleton G H Selg and J E Bivens as aldermen. Wade Reese won the marshal post in a peaceful election.
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Old Court House
Leeton
R. T. Byrd
Messra
Ed. Littleton
G. H. Selg
J. E. Bivens
Wade Reese
New Building Association Organizes with Fixed Loan Terms
A new building association plans fixed loan rates and a set repayment period independent of the life of the association. Each share allows a $180 loan after deductions, with $172.50 net. monthly stock payments are $1 and borrows incur $2.25 monthly. About 500 shares are subscribed. charter will be sought after 1,000 shares. J. J. Hanesley and Dr. C. A. Brooks lead the project to help workers own homes and end rent tolls. The piece also notes Prof. Kaler’s teaching ad and mourns the death of B. T. Morgan, buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, leaving a wife and three sons.
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Arconper
Mesars
J. J. Hanesley
C. A. Brooks
Americas
B. T. Morgan
15Th District
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rose
Why Church Question Was Settled
A prominent gentleman told a RECORDER man that the church issue was settled without opposition because, while surveying the old grounds on Church street, some members smelled burning sulphur from the guano works and chose to move rather than draw near.
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Church Street
Caroline Miller Steamship Cleared Brunswick With Cotton
The steamship Caroline Miller of the A P L Hne cleared Brunswick harbor last Wednesday with 1500 bales of cotton and 1000 barrels of naval stores bound for New York. The 428 ton vessel is described as a good ship and part of the inland line operations.
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Caroline Maller
Caroline Miller
Brunswick
New York
A Broken Press Delays Buena Vista Patriot Printing
The Buena Vista Patriot press broke Thursday. Christoper locked up forms and moved to Americus Friday to print on the Recorpen press. The Patriot may be late this week due to the machine trouble. Married. At Bottsford the 16th inst. A H Black of Plains of Dura and Miss Mary Cato wed with Rev J L Underwood officiating.
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Buena Vista Patriot
Christopher
Americus
J. F. Cato
Bottsford
A. H. Black
Plains of Dura
Mary Cato
Bottaford
J. L. Underwood
Camilla
Silver wedding of Capt. and Mrs. Wm. M. Hitt celebrated at College Hill home
A social highlight of the season marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Capt. William M. Hitt and his wife. A select party attended on their College Hill residence with Master of Ceremonies Col. A. B. Cutts hosting toasts and champagne. Guests included A. P. Coles A. K. Clark Von Gundell Broadus Wheatley Johnson Bell Schneider Myrick and others from Americus and Albany. Sil ver presents were ample and useful.
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Wm. M. Hitt
Colege Hill
Col. A. 8. Cutts
A. P. Coles
A. K. Clark
Boone
A. C. von Gundell
Albany
Broadus
Augusta
Megers
C. M. Wheatley
Geo, Rolff
R. T. Johnson
W. K. Bell
Carl Schneider
Bascom Myrick
Americus
Capt
Mrs. Hitt
Our City
Large rattlesnake caught after train standoff near DeSoto
Peter Harris, a train band, spotted a five foot three inch rattler with nineteen rattles near Abbeville's DeSoto grade. He stunned it with a car link, finished it, and brought the snake to town where it was shown at the depot yesterday.
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Abbeville
DeSoto
Peter Harris
Peter
Burglary at Monu Mental Marble Works
Thieves broke a window at Monu mental Marble Works on Jackson street then entered the office and stole a valise belonging to proprietor Ed Miller and clothing of a black worker. Several large monuments remained untouched as odd note by the reporter.
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Jacksontreet
Ed Miller
Renewal sought for Wide-Awake No. 1 fire company charter
On the twenty first day of October the twenty year charter of Wide Awake No. 1 will expire. An advertisement shows an application for renewal. A handful of charter members remain active and influential. Ceremonies are expected on the coming anniversary, though plans are not fixed yet. Long live Wide Awake, the invincible.
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Wide- Awake, No. 1
Wide-Awake
Elegant Barn and Stables Built by Mr J B Scott in 28th District
Mr J B Scott has completed an elegant barn and stables at his home in the 28th district. The two-and-a-half story building is well ventilated and watered with modern improvements. Scott is described as a good farmer, flue merchant, and successful collector, maintaining financial stability.
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J. B. Scott
Scott
A P L Begins New York Service With Caroline Miller
After three years of progress the A P and L announces revival of New York Brunswick service. The Caroline Miller sails from Brunswick on the 12th with four passengers and full cargo, marking a step to lower freight rates, boost cotton prices, and expand through routes to New York.
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Mallory
New York
Brunswick
H. Hawkins
Americus
Walter K. Wheatley
The
Notice to Baptists Conference on church building decision
A Baptist church votes to hold a special conference after the forenoon sermon to choose a location and resolve matters for its future house of worship. Members urged to attend despite weather, with emphasis on unity and sacrifice under spiritual guidance. Also reports a death in Richland and a local bookseller ad.
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Baptist Church
Christ Jesus
A.B. Campbell
Cotton Fire on Train Ends Quickly
A spark from an A. P. & L. train engine set fire to one or two bales of cotton on the cars Wednesday. Fire was immediately extinguished with buckets of water on the flats, causing no damage or injury.
Celebrated Junior Cigar Sold by Fitzgerald and Fussell
Fitzgerald and Fussell serve as sole agents for the Celebrated Junior Cigar in Americus as September sales begin.
Shaw’s New Stock Opens After East Bargain Hunt
Mr. Jno R Shaw and clerk Johnnie Hardy return from New York with a vast clothing and dry goods assortment. The Am ericus merchant showcases men’s and boys’ suits, ladies’ fashion items, shoes, hats, and accessories purchased directly from leading manufacturers to offer low prices and broad selection.
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Johnnie Hardy
Mr. Shaw
Mr. Hardy
Hardy
Shaw
Americus
United States
Princess
Fire at Mrs Brooks Street Home Blazes Amid Water Pressure Problems
About 12 45 Monday a fire was found at Mrs Brooks street home. Firefighters fought the blaze with no water pressure due to pumps at the station not run overnight. The house insured for 5 dollars, furniture saved, clothing lost, tenants Hoy and clerk Watts. Calls for keeping pumps manned and boilers fired to speed responses. A damaged telephone at the pumping station hindered efforts.
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A. F. Hoy
Watts
County Republicans Nominate Local Representatives at Pow Wow
At the county gathering in the old college building Rev. J. T. Craton and J. M. Lithton were chosen as nominees for Representative. After quiet nominating, Craton and Littleton received support while Willie Wallace spoke for Lena. A mass meeting ratified Harrison Morton Craton Littleton Wallace and Co before adjourning.
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Coll House
H. J. Martin
J. T. Craton
J. M. Lithton
Rey Craton
Jim Littleton
Sloan
David Dudley
Local weddings and river boat feats highlight Americus items
In Americus Thursday evening Cantledge colored of the city married Willie Ladd colored of Eufaula at the A M E Church with a reception at the bride’s home. The Queen of the Ocmulgee set a river speed record on a trip Abbeville to Brunswick in five days. A Monte game incident ended with Morrell placing two men under bond to await the next Superior Court term.
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Eulaw
Americus
Forsyth _ stree
Gus
Ocmulgee
Abbevill
Brunswick
Abbeville
Altamaha
Cn Sweeney
Chas, Carter
E. Taylor
Florida
Morrell
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MERI
Corder Georgs
W. L. Glessner
Dreror
Exchange
Weaver
Sumter Real Estate and Building Association
Prof. Kaler
Mr. Kaler
Milwaukee Conservatory of Music
W. M. Hitt
A. P. & L. Party
J. W. Nicholson
Richland
Brown & Harver
Sweeney
Sweney
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