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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
5
The city must fill Alderman Cameron's vacant seat within 30 days after his resignation. Aspiring candidates rush to file as the charter demands an immediate election, while the courthouse sees steady crowds and a brewing political drama amid heat.
Open cotton reports come from Americus where farmers note that some fields show cotton opening. W H Statham, a leading local farmer, says he may have two to three bales already but will not rush harvest. Warehouses expect the first bale by week’s end or by the 20th at latest as drought lingers in parts.
An editorial fragment critiques editors for publishing content readers dislike noting a long list of duties including hunting news, setting type, proofreading, handling ads, folding papers, talking to visitors, and collecting dues from subscribers. The tone is admonishing and reflective on editorial responsibilities and subscriber relations.
Inter county will be well represented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Agricultural Society which convenes today at Thomasville. Messrs John A Cobb Thomas J Morgan D N Burkhalter and James H Rodgers, all progressive farmers, left America yesterday to attend this great gathering of Georgia farmers. A large attendance is expected and the event will be one of unusual interest.
Hundreds fill the City Court room for a busy session led by Judge Cripps. Jail and bond cases conclude with minor penalties. Gilmore Davie faces a year or a 5 fine for disturbing public worship. Roy Rogers and Jim Berry resolve separate accusations, Emiline Henderson also tried. Gaming cases loom for tomorrow.
Americus friends hail W Ross Harper’s rise to third vice president and general manager of South Atlantic Insurance Co based in Richmond Virginia. He started in Americus, built a strong business reputation, and moved from Aetna Insurance Co in Atlanta to a higher paid post in Richmond. Dodson’s Pharmacy advertises open until eleven at night for convenience.
Miss Hattie Tondee died peacefully at 2 a.m. after weeks of typhoid illness. Reared in Schley County, she lived many years in Americus with her uncle Judge S Montgomery and was famed for aiding the poor and sick. Her funeral was held in Ellaville with Rev. George W Mathews officiating.
A long list highlights yesterday's arrivals and departures in Americus. Names include Gordon Braice from Atlanta, Mrs. G. Morgan Eldridge of Tampa visiting Dr. and Mrs. Eldridge, Miss Ruth Glover returning from Chauncey and St. Simons, and many others visiting friends, traveling to white Sulphur Springs, Cincinnati, Buffalo, or returning home from trips to New York, Valdosta, Griffin, and Columbus with plans to spend time in Georgia communities.
Former Americus citizen now Savannah resident Mr Henry C Hardy visited Webster County to establish a cattle ranch on a seven hundred acre farm. The operation plans to raise, fatten, and market beef cattle tapping rich pasturage while improving land value for future corn and cotton.
For Sale Lumber offers a large lot of good heart and sap lumber in varied dimensions. Prices are 1.00 and 80 cents per 100 feet. Fraly place. H. H. Hawkins, Agent.
In Americus yesterday Bryan and Hanna surprised locals by meeting at the Hotel Windsor. The appearance was known only to close friends and hotel staff, with no public announcement or fanfare surrounding their visit.
In Andersonville on Aug 4 the water melon season ends with merchants profiting from ten to twelve carloads. Doctors Joiner and McMath attended Americas city court. Prof George E Simpson returned from Smithville. Porter & Co will finish a 100 foot flagstaff at the National cemetery by Saturday. Providence Spring’s stonework is complete. Local teams Andersonville and Englishville play bats recently. Plans are set for the annual barbcore Noonvention on Aug 16 including a baseball game. Andersonville High School opened Aug 7 with strong prospects under a new principal Rev N B Sanborn.
Botanic Blood Balm B B B promotes quick cures for cancer blood poison pimples boils carbanoles ulcers eating sores scrofula eczema and rheumatism. It purports to purify and enrich the blood and claims to heal skin troubles. A trial treatment is offered free by writing the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
At the forty seventh annual International Typographical Union session in Birmingham Alabama President Lynch appoints standing committees and submits a report on joint label ownership deeming it legally impossible He proposes an investigation into the Printer's Home at Colorado Springs while noting ongoing local labor troubles and discusses the proposed autonomous Sperro Typographers and Electrotypers Trade District union in a lengthy debate.
Reports reach Jackson Ohio of a bloody race riot at the Big Rock negro campgrounds after a clash with Clyde Bart. About 100 people engaged in a half hour battle as whites fled. A Charlmer Johnson was struck and seriously injured. In Missouri a train wreck on the M K T near Pryor Creek injures no one. Civil engineers begin surveying a new Decatur to Danville railroad. Farand, near the North Sea, is largely destroyed by fire, leaving thousands homeless.
Smuggling operations detailed as revenue cutters monitor Pacific coast waters near Santa Barbara. Chinese from British Columbia allegedly boarded via Puget Sound routes and Vancouver, with crews mixing white sailors and Abilene fishermen transporting people to isolated channel islands. Opium also reportedly smuggled into southern California ports as investigators follow crews tied to the scheme.
Ouanuxstoy August 13 government takes formal possession of the site for a naval station. The flag-raising marked the first occupation. Paymakers delivered checks to Mayor Smith and Mrs Lawton for the city share and an adjoining lot sale. Construction may start soon with a dry dock plan approved at 2500000 dollars and navy department funding of over six million for the yard.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania Jacob Gerhardt a contractor shot and killed his wife then wounded himself badly. He is in police custody as motive cited marriage troubles and her plan to separate over alleged money issues. The incident occurred in the rear yard of their home. Authorities report four young sons to care for. Japan may gain concession as reports say Japan presses for 600000 square meters on Sin-SaneEho island near the Russian concession despite Korean resistance.
Ship is believed lost after discharging 15 percent reinsurance amid reports of a burning vessel sighted 45 percent higher earlier. Roanoke remains unconfirmed. coroner called in Binwixenas Alabama to investigate a 10 year old boy’s death with buckshot found in the woods. Tycho Brahe tercentenary marked by Danish observances with King Oscar attending on Sven Island.
A fragment notes United States Navy Lieutenant Wallace Bertholf receiving 19,000 reindeer from Windivostock for Alaska. The steamer Progresso transported the herd, marking a large early 20th century logistical effort for frontier service.
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