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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
8
Trade talk highlights August bargains at Wheatley with silk values and seasonable wares. Silk lots include 15 pieces of various fabrics marked down for quick disposal. Men’s summer shirts and wash waists heavily discounted. Regular prices shown, sales through the week.
James Berry, a Black man of Spring Street, is jailed in Sumter on a charge filed by his wife after she says he rubbed potash in her eyes and mouth on Sunday. The injuries are severe and may cost her sight. Berry was arrested by Officer Smith and held on a state warrant issued by Judge Crisp. The crime shockingly described as unprecedented in Americas.
All Badieville learned how Mrs. 8 P Whitaker improved after long bronchial suffering due to Dr King s New Discovery. The husband reports complete cure for her and their granddaughter s severe cough. Cures coughs colds la grippe bronchitis throat and lung troubles. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Eldridge drugstore open until eleven. Dodson s Pharmacy.
Albany farmer Deal Jackson produced the season's first Georgia cotton bale weighing 330 pounds sold to the Georgia Cotton Co at 10 cents. Americus expects its first bale next week if rains ease. The item notes Jackson also sent the first bale last season.
Mrs. Eula Hollis and sister Mise Antoinette Lockett travel Monday to Buffalo. They will meet sister Mrs. D. F. Brown of Cincinnati, and the party will enjoy Niagara Falls Exposition City and New York on the trip home.
Wanted advertisement seeks two ponies or horses 7 years old and about 16 hands. Also offers a buggy with harness, repaint, and a 12 horsepower engine. Respond to Lock Box 241 City, WI.
The Wilcox County Board of Commissioners in Abbeville set Rochelle as the county site under 1857 and 1879 acts. The move ends years of controversy over moving the seat from Abbeville to Rochelle, unless an injunction delays enforcement.
A vintage advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle cleanse. It claims to overcome habitual constipation without harming kidneys or liver, and to dispel headaches and colds.
Mr J L Horn a Webster county former sheriff and merchant reported Americus yesterday that Preston suffers from railway retrenchment with Seaboard Airline and Western Union cutting telegraph lines leaving only mail or mule messenger. Citizens express strong displeasure at the reduced communication.
From LaGrange Georgia Mrs Nannie Galleger applied Bucklens Arnica salve to severe head and facial sores and reported a rapid cure exceeding all hopes. The notice touts the product for sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns chafes and piles with a 25 cent price and guarantees by E J Eldridge Druggist.
A letter from Rev. R. E Neighbour of First Baptist Church of Americas says he will arrive with his family tomorrow. Mia Neighbour and the children have been in Kansas with relatives for months. Mr Neighbour went there recently to fetch them. The Campbell property on Taylor street is being prepared for their occupancy once repairs finish.
Police were notified yesterday that a white man recently with scarlet fever was seen in the city without fumigation. His two children were reportedly affected. Two officers searched the area but found only that he had fled to the countryside.
Specials this week highlight wash goods belts hosiery and ladies neckwear across the store. Bright displays showcase fabrics and accessories for fall wardrobes. Shop early for best selections and prices.
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