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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1886
Page
7
A young man named Harris died in a Texas railroad crash. He suffered severe injuries with multiple severed limbs and a mutilated body, details limited as officials investigated the overrun event and surrounding circumstances. Neighbors described him as sociable and well known in the adjoining county.
In Sumter area news a brakeman named Sutton was killed when freight cars collapsed on him after a night shift. James McCrea killed two large rattlesnakes on Wednesday near the city, both measured seven to eight feet with numerous rattles. The Georgia State Fair is set to open in Macon on October 6 and run for three weeks, offering ten thousand dollars in premiums and promising a premier exhibition of the region’s resources.
A man calling himself Lieutens Findell has been in the city for a couple of days under government orders. He is interviewing Mexican War veterans to verify credentials and secure ironclad agreements transferring their claims. The piece notes only four or five veterans remain in America, mostly in the area, and warns veterans to be cautious about any such arrangements that might endanger their reputations for valor.
The committee discusses the right of way for the upper route and the Corps of Engineers works. a report on the lower route is expected within days. Prominent local business notes mention a large shoe house offering items at half price.
In Lumpkin the speaker and observer recount Hannahatchee valley as a fertile, fossil rich expanse. the A P L railroad extension, led by Col Watts and Dr Tatum, promises market access and rising land values. A vivid defense of the project credits Hawkins as pivotal and invites readers to Fricker's to view musical instruments.
The new music firm of D B Hill and Prof Carl Schneider advertises piano and organ sales plus other instruments at low prices. Hill’s business experience and Schneider’s musical skill back a claim of quality instruments. Schneider will stay in Americus to teach while continuing the business venture. Readers are urged to read the advertisement and await offerings.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands chilblains corns and other skin eruptions. The sale is conducted by Dr. and includes a package of 25 boxes.
The two story brick New York Store on Cotton Avenue and Lamar Street in Americus, known as Waxelbaum s Corner, has been revitalized under new manager J L Mack. The revamped premises offer dress goods, linens, notions, piece goods, clothing, shoes, and a large carpet room, with staff including J H Shaffer Willie Allen L H Reeves G H Tipp Chas F Foster Jared Ball and J L Mack guiding a modern, well stocked dry goods house.
An old carpet firm advertises home measurement services to ease purchases and highlights a large wholesale operation with a vast surplus stock. The trunk department is led by Master Gussie Dunn while cash duties are handled by Cooper Wynn Godwin and Julius Stanfeld. The staff, from manager to cash boy, is described as organized, energetic, and cityworthy in the South.
Chas Wachtel and Bro reopen their remodeled store now presenting a cheerful inviting appearance. The stock includes hats pants Gent's furnishings undergarments and neckwear with a large selection for men boys and children. All goods priced fairly with money back if representations fail. Also notes Band Tournament plans for November 2 and 3 with about fifty invitations sent and strong turnout anticipated for a rare musical treat.
Due to drought the J W Wheatley & Co mills faced water shortage from their wells. They laid over two thousand feet of underground piping from the artesian well to the Hampton Street well to keep the mill running. Malaria concerns are cited with Smith's Bile Beans offered at 25 cents per bottle.
A Georgia case report claims Botanic Blood Balm cured a woman of blood poison and rheumatism after months of blindness deafness loss of appetite and severe pain. The witness and doctor certify the treatment’s effectiveness, urging readers to try the remedy. The piece also urges neat yards to boost property value.
A group of skilled shooters in Americas organize a gun club here. A membership list was circulated yesterday and signed by many. If the effort succeeds, the club will stock clay pigeons and begin competition to win prizes at the State Fair in Macon.
After a period of disruption, the market for hand fall stock shows reduced availability. Analysts cite limited supply from Alzen Beene and Weber as key factors, while Bear contends demand remains steady.
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