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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
8
A public talk by Mr. Betjeman, Albany Board of Trade secretary, at Americus City Hall next Tuesday will address town promotion and building up Americus. He impressed at a recent dinner and will share Albany’s success in attracting settlers and enterprises, urging strong attendance by all businesses and residents.
News from Americus reports the death of Mr. Andrews a prominent farmer north of Oglethorpe when a bolt split a tree during a storm. He and one black farm hand were killed instantly while a second worker was severely injured and expected to die.
Readers may submit guesses on Americus census totals to the Times-Recorder by 6 pm tomorrow. The closest guess to the Census Enumerator W P Persons figures wins one year of the Daily Times-Record. Over 8000 names counted. total should exceed 10000 but be under 12000.
Quotations describe a person seen as a hero for enduring personal troubles with quiet resilience as highlighted by the New York Press. The remark frames him as an example of steadfast courage amid hardship.
Peach trees in this section carry an excessive load with many two and three year olds bearing fruit. Growers plan to remove portions of the young crop to save trees and ensure marketable fruit size and quality. On older trees May drop will relieve weight as kernels harden, preventing breakage and poor development. If all fruit matured, the crop would be tremendous.
Roberts Bros closed a lease with Harrold Bros for the old cooper shop and adjoining land near the Central tracks to build a peach cannery. The Americus Canning Company will start by June 10 with boilers and machinery from Baltimore. Langrall says output will be large this year and Americus will host one of the Souths best canneries as labor and location favor growth.
Chicago April 14 The Record-Herald reports Sea bon Wright of Georgia will be the Nominee of the National Prohibition Party for President at the Columbus Ohio convention July 15 Alonzo Wilson Illinois Prohibition chairman announced Wright a long time Democrat drafted Georgia Prohibition law and led its passage Wright says he is tired of Tamony and Liberty League rule Chicago and New York Democratic control He is expected to be the Prohibition ticket's strongest candidate in history and will likely win the party's nomination
Cordele Rambler quotes an elderly local noting Lige Lewis’s long reputation for politeness to the poor and fair treatment of all, along with his up-to-date business acumen. The piece says ten in ten who knew him agree his popularity stems from his character, conservatism, and capability.
Miss Burton of Smithville visits Miss Jossey on Lamar street. Mr. Stafford Stephens, a Sumter notable, comes to Americus on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carter and daughter of Lumpkin stay in Americus for several days. Mrs. Fisher Ralford of Augusta visits relatives in Americus, her former home. Mrs. R. F. Crittenden of Shellman guests of her daughter on Taylor street. Misses Grace Smith Sallie May Carter and Floyd tid visit Miss Chloe Littlejohn. Ela Claire Cutts and Louise Lamar stay with Mrs. J. P. Cato. Amzle Daniel of Friendship visits sister Mrs. T. Marvin Everett on College street. Nannie Sue Bell of Cox College returns home from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Miller visit relatives near West Point. Miss Elizabeth Hollis returns from Nashville after three months with sister Mrs. Grantland Rice. Mr. Lawson Stapleton leaves for White Sulphur Springs seeking rheumatic relief.
Blood circulates through the kidneys every three minutes as they filter impurities. Healthy kidneys remove about 500 grains daily. illness leaves impurities in the blood causing backache headaches rheumatism gout gravel and other symptoms. A testimonial from M T Myers of Americus Ga praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney regulation, sold by Dodson's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents. Foster Miles Burn Co New York sole agents. Remember the name Dolin's.
The Macon Presbytery will meet in Americus on October 6. Rev J L Irvin and Mr Lemly pressed Americus’s claims, outrunning rival towns in a vote. About forty to ninety delegates are expected, with reports noting growth in membership and finances across the district and strong progress in the Americus church.
General Clement A. Evans, a prominent visitor, spent about an hour in the city yesterday, greeted warmly by Confederate veterans and friends before continuing to his Stewart County home near Lumpkin to spend a few days revisiting boyhood scenes and local ties.
Demand for silks is high as prices have fallen over recent years making them affordable for everyone. Silk remains a superior dress fabric and Ansley's showcases dependable kinds and many good items in its large silk department.
Plain Taffetas in varied shades and prices from 75c to 1.25 per yard. Fancy Plaid Taffetas priced 75c to 1.50 yard for waists. Striped Taffetas for suits and waists 75c to 1.00 yd. Washable Chiffon Pongees 39c to 59c. Plain Pongees 50c. Rajah Silks 27 in wide 0.75 yd. Shantung Pongees 27 in 98c. Jap Silks 27 in 50c. Self Plaid Chiffon Pongees 27 in 59c. Black Chiffon Finish Taffetas 36 in 1.00 yd. Money-Back Silks sold by sole agents at 1.50 yd.
North Georgia peach orchards northern valleys report near total loss from recent cold, while hills and southern regions escape damage. State entomologist warns valley damage totals around 20 percent of the area. south Georgia remains safe. Growers fear low prices and consider marketing plans to avoid market gluts. only high quality fruit may fetch better prices while culls go to canneries.
Americus and Lumpkin communities organized Stewart Lodge No. 397 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A delegation of 20 from Sumter Lodge No. 264 escorted District Organizer D. W. Timmerman to Lampkin to establish the lodge, then returned to Americus. The new lodge includes prominent Stewart County citizens and was hosted on the hills.
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