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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
6
Announcement of Dixon Speer death after fever states he was 32, son of Judge Amos Speer, longtime First Baptist member, popular with friends, and member of the Americas Light Infantry. Funeral with military honors to be held today at his late home, conducted by Rev. S. Dean.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years of failed remedies. She praises its chest relief and sleep improvement, endorsing the medicine as a universal remedy with trial bottles free at E J Eldridge’s Drug Store.
The man known as the Georgia Snake held in Sumter County jail since May 30 appears likely to gain freedom today. Under guard after decoration day incidents in Andersonville, the Americas Light Infantry rounded up Snake with a group of negro gamblers. the others were found guilty, while Snake’s luck again spared him. He had just completed a four year sentence for horse stealing when seized at Andersonville.
Ai R. Broadhurst buys five lots on the east side of Arrow Street from Hill to Low, excluding the Barlow and Farlow corner cov er, planned for future homes. The five lots measure 145 feet each and are described as desirable. A separate sale includes a property from Mr. Rylander.
The Mericus market shows strong demand for dwellings with both newcomers and homeless residents seeking homes. An applicant requested rent for a house, only to be told six other inquiries already existed for the same property, alongside additional interested parties. The Recorder notes widespread desire for housing as supply remains limited.
Huntington residents six miles east of Americus plan a Friday barbecue with a rebuilt dancing pavilion and a fine band. Committee members J. W. Murray G. W. Nano W. Brady and B. T. Johnson organize the event for August 17 promising a gala day with basket meals and dancing enjoyment for all.
An Illinois editor named M Higgins of Seneca fell ill with piles. He found no relief until using Backlen's Arnica Salve, which reportedly cured him completely. The salve is advertised as the surest pile cure and costs 25 cents, sold by E J ge, a druggist.
The Pearl city council will discuss whether to require removal of screens from venues serving mild drinks. The ordinance committee may file a report on the council’s legal right to enforce removal, amid differing opinions and unchanged tax status for these establishments.
Americus growers report strong markets for Le Conte peaches and pears. E D Ansley has shipped nearly 2500 bushels from Rees Park area with prices up to three dollars per barrel after freight. Despite pear blight, yields remain large and profitable, signaling renewed focus on pear orchards next season.
An old advertisement touts a Lemon Elixir by Dr H Morley that claims to regulate the liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood. It lists cures for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches appendicitis malaria kidney disease fevers and other ailments from a torpid liver and kidneys. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or a dollar per bottle.
Rev John P Sanders of Verbena Alabama says Mozleys Lemon Elixir cured his life threatening appendicitis after doctors advised surgery. He praises the remedy, mentions his brother Rev E E Cowen's recommendation, and orders a half dozen large bottles C O D.
A Savannah reader reports two bottles of Mozleys Lemon Elixir cured a long chills and fever illness and a man with four years of heart disease and indigestion notes trying many medicines with Lemon Elixir as the only remedy. The location cited is Tunes Dieun corner Habersham and St Thomas Streets Savannah Georgia.
J W Ronto of West End Atlanta Ga endorses Morley’s Lemon Elixir for nervous prostration headache indigestion and constipation noting satisfactory results after other remedies failed. The testimonial reflects a personal health claim without clinical detail.
Nearly twenty pensioners from Sumter County received their second quarterly pensions yesterday. The group includes veterans from the Mexican and Creek Indian Wars and the Civil War. One of the few remaining 1812 War pensioners, Mrs Cornelia H Clopton, is the only such recipient in this part of Georgia. Her husband, John Clopton, served then died in the county.
Supervisor Wetteroth said yesterday that no word had come from the Census Bureau about the Americus count and it may take weeks to obtain exact figures. Across cities there is disappointment as results trickle in, with Americus likely to miss about 8000, and residents supposedly content with that estimate amid growing heartburnings over enumerator reliability.
An Eastern traveler who had spent time in China stood by Lee Street and wept openly as he viewed Mims' store and the squalid, gully-washed sidewalks. He compared the scene to an alley in Tianjin where missionaries are said to be harmed, and he needed comfort from locals who promised curb work.
Mr J O Nicholson has leased the store on Cotton avenue No 203 near Council and McGarrachs warehouse and will move there September 1 from his Thomas Block location. Since 1874 he has operated at the same corner. the new site is being enlarged and improved.
Washington Aug 2 The state department releases correspondence between Li Hung Chang and Washington on abandoning the Peking campaign. It cites July 30 and Aug 1 replies stressing free communication with ministers, Chinese responsibility for legations protection, and urging Imperial China to cooperate with the relief expedition to avoid further danger. Messages sent to embassies in Berlin London Paris Rome and St Petersburg and to Tokyo.
In Caledon valley reports say about 2500 Boer prisoners are with General Hunter, 1500 with General Ian Hamilton, plus nine guns. Some Boers avoided surrender with Prinsloo and now seek terms. Other dispatches note 248 men surrender to Hunter, 8690 horses seized, and ongoing actions near Crustenberg Magaliesberg with further casualties.
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Promotion claims Tutt's Liver Pills will not only cure diseases but also prevent sick headache dyspepsia biliousness malaria constipation jaundice torpid liver and related illnesses if taken in time. Absolute cure asserted.
Mesers Thornton and Crawford Wheatley of Americus left Liverpool yesterday and will reach New York next Saturday while en route home after a month in Italy Switzerland and England including time at the Paris Exposition. Mr John Charles Wheatley departed for New York yesterday to meet his father on arrival of the Etruria next Saturday.
Elegant hotel on hillside west of Winchester offers modern appointments and a high standard of service. Located in the Shenandoah Valley with cool dry air, it features shaded grounds, sports and recreation, orchestra, and weekly rates from 200 to 23 for various rooms. Write for a booklet.
Teve Wooten operates the sole transferable agency in the SEAL orders, attending promptly at Windsor Hotel. Hours are from dawn to close, with night train orders due before evening. Respectfully submitted.
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