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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1902

Page

8

Macon Bride Cornelia Merritt Weds John W Shiver

The marriage of Miss Cornelia Merritt to Mr John W Shiver was celebrated at the Merritt residence in Macon with a large social gathering. Notables from Americus and Macon attended, gifts were lavish, and the couple will return to Americus this afternoon.

Macon Cornelia Merritt John W. Shiver Americar R. A. Merritt College Street Society of Americus Merritt Home Charles M. Council Miss Council 8. H. McKee Charles R. Crisp D. T. Wilson Belle Brown E. C. Miller New York Ansley W. O. Hall Salt Lake City Edwin D. Sheffield R. E. Lee Shiver

Local bottler praises Kodol Care remedy for digestion

Edw Mebler of Union Bottling Works in Eric Pennsylvania says lifelong stomach trouble improved after using Kodol and recommends it as equal to any recommended diet. Quote attributed to W A Rembert about Kodol Dyspepsia digestion.

Edw Mebler Union Bottling Works Eric W. A. Rembert

Third District Democratic Committee Plans April Meeting

The Third Congressional District Democratic Executive Committee calls a meeting for Friday April 18 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse to set primary rules and the likely date of June 5 for the congressional primary. Each of the thirteen counties will appoint a committeeman for the gathering.

Democratic Executive Committee Do Americas

Dr Kings New Life Pills Fame Across Town

A garbled old-tyme ad claims millions marvel at a miracle cure sold for 25 cents. It mentions ailments like liver and stomach trouble with a sensational tone and references to a medicine widely advertised in a period newspaper.

Demand 9 Cents Cotton Hovers Over Americus Holders

The article notes cotton demand at nine cents in Americus with indications of a further advance. Farmers largely sold remainder at six to seven cents as the river arrived too late to aid them, leaving the grain and staple sales uneven and uncertain.

Americus Amen

Thought mind was deranged Sumter man to seek treatment

Mr. Thomas J. Stewart, a well known Sumter resident, will enter the state sanitorium for treatment soon. He has long been in ill health and a physician and jury yesterday passed on his care. Sponges all kinds prices and Weinaberts Drugstore near the post office.

Thomas J. Stewart Sumter Stewart

Registrations for the Sumter primaries urged by officials

Citizens are urged to register for the upcoming county and state primaries. Doon is compiling the registration list and those with last year’s taxes due must pay to be listed. New residents, six months in county by May 7, and those reaching age by October may register now to vote.

Collector Doon Dunn Sumter

Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Malaria in Swamp

The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and illness spread by the Great Dismal Swamp bugs. It claims the tonic relieves weakness, chills, fevers, and pains, warning other remedies failed, and urges purchase at Eldridge Drug Store for guaranteed satisfaction.

Virginia Byssville Eldridge

Stock company formed by Pierpont Morgane group

A local group organizes a capital stock of thirty shares at ten dollars each, aiming to secure value for stockholders without guaranteed dividends. The passage notes dubious schemes and mentions Robert J Miller and a Chattanooga, Tennessee but lacks clear, coherent facts beyond the created stock plan and informal quotes.

Pierpont Morgane Ameclo Sasa

Central of Georgia to launch Atlanta Savannah train

Beginning Sunday next the Central of Georgia will operate a new train between Atlanta and Savannah. It departs 12:10 PM and arrives Savannah at 7:00 PM, covering 300 miles in six hours and fifty minutes at an average of 59 mph. Three stops are planned at Griffin Barnesville and Forsyth. The Nancy Hanks comparison notes faster running than the former Nancy Hanks Special. Locomotives and coaches are described as new and up to date for speed and safety.

Central of Georgia Atlanta Savannah Macon Griffin Barnesville Forsyth Nancy Hanks

Pneumonia Robbed of Terrors by Foley’s Honey and Tar

An advertisement proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure that stops a racking cough and heals the lungs Pneumonia prevented if used early It warns to refuse substitutes and is signed John R Hudson

Robert J Miller Read Lound Prag Tore Chattange Tenn Erik Foley John R. Hudson

Made one day on case the next

Nonvally's candy 0e 1b Rembert's Drogstore appears in a terse, fragmented line suggesting a local notice or ad. Readable elements include shop names and a cryptic pricing or product note. The exact context is unclear but indicates a small business listing or classified snippet from a historical page.

Nonvally Rembert

Fine Dress Fabrics at Deep Discounts

Advertises a sale of fine fabrics including Mercerized Cottons 30c yd, Embroidered Swisses 50c yd, Swisses 15 35c range, Mercerized Foulards 19c yd, and Silk Gingham 5dc yd. Describes variety, foreign goods, and strong selection to attract customers.

Americas

New Dress Goods Arrive at Special Prices This Week

Cheap and medium priced dress fabrics are offered with new seven inch Dimities and spring designs at low yard prices. Compare with others locally. Very select Dimities Batistes at 7, 10 and 12 1/2 cents per yard. Finest Madras Cloths Ginghams Batistes Dimities Lawns from low to high price range. Shop to see the value and quality for yourself.

Mt Reserve Sc Yd Georgia

Ribbons and Laces Take Spotlight in Dry Goods Trade

Ribbons and laces dominate the season with Latin Liberty Ribbons advertised at 7c and 12i, 15¢ per yard. The store features Point Venise and Chantilly laces in popular patterns, noting new designs, modern styles, and consumer friendly prices.

Gaze Chantilly Escanal

New Lace Lisle Hose Offer Big Reductions

Hosiery specials showcase Ladies' Lace Lisle Hose in sixes with lace work valued at 35c, now offered at 15c per pair. A few lace hose items are being closed out for large reductions. Additional 20c face effects priced at 12 1 2c, and a handsome line of face hose for misses at 25c per pair.

Boys Spring Suits Offer Moisture of Style and Value

Boys spring suits showcased as durable and stylish for rough wear. Emphasizes aristocratic look pleasing to mothers, with sturdy construction and moderate prices. Promotes full kids apparel range including shoes shirts hats underwear and accessories for boys.

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Shiver Merritt Weinabert Next P. O Pneamonia Hoisery Fechheimer-Fisher Je’ Ae
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