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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
8
Geo D Wheatley proclaims each item in his ad is fresh seasonable and unusually priced. He notes that some items will be sold below their normal rate as a deliberate advertising choice to surprise buyers and reward faithful customers.
Surplus summer sale official notice of reduced rates on men and women garments and household textiles. Listings include undergarments Swiss ribbed vests hosiery stockings and nightwear marked down to nominal closeout prices. Also curtains sheets pillow cases madras and percales offered at deep cuts to move stock quickly.
The marriage of Alberta Hardwick Halsey and Adolphus L. Roseborough last evening drew a large crowd at the African Methodist Episcopal church on Jackson street. The couple, both Morris-Brown graduates, will reside in Cuthbert. A reception followed at the Holsey home, with a banquet and tokens of esteem reflecting high regard within colored society.
All Sadleville Kentucky learned the cause of Mrs. P. Whitaker’s long chronic bronchial suffering ending with a health improvement. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery for the cure and notes it also cured his granddaughter of a severe whooping cough. The medicine allegedly treats coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents to 1.00 and free trial bottles at E. J. Eldridge drugstore.
A visitor to the Hooke plantation near Americus reports a seven hundred acre cotton field with heights of four to five feet and heavy fruiting. Despite some local plantations suffering from breath and poor stands, Hooks expects a great yield this fall as they inspect the thriving crop.
The funeral of Mrs J L Duncan occurred yesterday at Ellaville with large attendance. She died Tuesday at her Americus area home leaving a devoted husband and a two week old infant. She was the daughter of Mr J J Jordan, a prominent county citizen.
A letter received describes a delightful summer trip by Mr John Charles Wheatley among the Thousand Islands and Canadian lake resorts. He is part of a congenial Augustan party and has already enjoyed the region. this week they travel to Buffalo to see the sights, planning to return home in two weeks.
In a Macon courtroom a scene of bottles and jugs surrounded the judge as O. O. Montfort faced liquor law charges. The jury found him guilty after a long session, with the police seizing a large whiskey stash from his premises. He was fined $1500 and sentenced to 12 months in the chain gang.
The advertisement presents Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle remedy to cleanse the system, relieve habitual constipation, stimulate kidneys and liver, and dispel headaches, colds, or fevers without irritation or weakening the body.
A spirited watermelon eating contest near the artesian well drew about 416 residents who had finished all town tasks except brickwork. Four Black contestants, bound with their hands, bit into sliced melons on a tin trough, with cheers as the hour-long event ended and the winner claimed a dime.
Sumter's tax digest showed a gain of 5000 over last year and was sent to the Comptroller General's office. Comptroller Wright complimented Receiver Raiford for creditable showing and satisfactory work, and Raiford was gratified by the praise.
Mrs. Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to severe sores on head and face and reports a rapid cure beyond her hopes. The remedy is praised for sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns and piles. Cure guaranteed by E J Eldridge, Druggist.
A letter from Mayor John B. Felder, while staying at White Sulphur Springs, Florida, reports improved health after indigestion. Felder notes his general condition has bettered over ten days and praises the water's benefits. The advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a permanent relief for indigestion.
A short notice requests a pair of seven year old mules standing about sixteen hands high. It Witt O Cannes.
Classified note asking for good coal stove and office desk with three sects stencil plates. Apply at this office.
Bargain season winds down with many desirable merchandise lines now at half price or less. Large remnants suitable for children's clothes and ladies wear remain, urging shoppers to buy now and carry over until next season.
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