26 Sep 1884
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1884
Page
1
A readers letter in Quitman rails at political figures and factions in sharp satirical verse. It names many named leaders and public figures while lamenting factional influence and urging respect for the people’s choice in Schley County matters and broader state politics.
I have bought a very large stock of dry goods furnishing goods clothing shoes hats and every Indies and gentle men wear stock from Halstead Haynes Co sold at auction through the assignee These fine goods will be priced to move I invite you to come examine and buy with low prices to fill your wearing apparel needs Amiracus Ga Sept 11 1846
The Quitman scribbler reports the September 22 1884 session led by Judge J T Clarke with local officials present. Minor crimes yield light results. two convictions for theft with penalties. Weather is hot and dry with malaria and chills, affecting many families. Texas observations compare drought and crops. Mentions Midway, Fort Gaines visits, and political tensions ahead of the election.
An itinerant craftsman in Georgia showed iron from Western Decatur County rocks, tempered into a six inch knife blade with a usable edge, then fashioned into a bench knife. Levi Webb, the maker, is praised for his skill as he threads through local notes on farming, carpentry injuries, and politics.
Sept 23 Macon witnesses a grand initiation at the Academy of Music with elite society in attendance. A lush scene, eager crowds, and varied entertainments mark opening night, followed by mixed reviews of an Adamsless Eden show in Americas and light talk of telegraph price wars benefiting the public.
Enpaviing Sept 22 Superior Court adjourned to December due to lack of local lawyers in Atlanta for Supreme Court. Buena Vista road progresses toward Ellaville with track layers expected by next Saturday. Local business growth eyed as cotton warehouse and store expansions unfold, railroad arrival urged. Congressional bid by Hon. C F Crisp praised. Hudson touts claim to Senate. Uncle Newt’s cordial remarks delight crowd. Evans, a colored candidate for Fourth Virginia, seeks 7,000-strong Black bloc support and has invited Frederick Douglass to campaign, awaiting reply.
An unfocused ad promises a free cure for nervous weakness and early decay via a Missionary found remedy from South America. It also notes political independence of A J Taylor and shifts support to W C Gill backed by Heck Harris. Includes dental product CURB MOUTH WASH from Dr J B and W RR Honan with Macon Ga distribution.
Fragmentary dissolution notice mentions G. Htommen and associates with unclear details. The readable portion states dissolution action and names involved parties, indicating a formal end to a professional arrangement. Further specifics are unreadable due to OCR damage.
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