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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
3
Georgia figures show a nine percent rise in state school population and a large increase in school houses. White pupils total 841,531 with near parity by gender. colored pupils number 319,949. Illiteracy drops to 19.08 percent from 18.9 in 1908. Commissioner Glenn praises the results and anticipates legislative impact.
Hundreds of men and boys formed a tin horn brigade after the election result, marching through the business streets with pandemonium and a Christmas Eve like cheer, providing local youngsters with a night of loud revelry.
The funeral of Mrs Henry B Davis took place yesterday afternoon at 4 from her Jackson street home. A large number of friends followed the casket to Oak Grove cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Special Officer Glover pursued Oscar Hodges after he and a companion assaulted Jesse Jester near the G A shops yesterday morning. Hodges escaped, while Jester suffered injuries. A farmer notes a call to action about how mowing should be managed to avoid waste.
Builders of fine machinery note farmers and mill men overhaul engines and gear for the busy season. Mallory Bros. of Macon Georgia manufactures engines and casings and can fulfill orders with dispatch. The notice urges Mallory Bros. as a reliable supplier for the region and mentions a pending hearing before the Georgia Railroad Commission.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for relief of bladder and kidney pain, back pain, and urinary retention in men and women. It cites testimonials from J. Mathias of Pulaski and Rev W B Costley of Brookbridge praising rapid relief, with local druggists Dodson's Pharmacy and J. Hudson selling it.
An old advertisement fragment promotes Castoria with its signature claim and touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the leading sales product. The copy warns against counterfeits and references familiar names, implying a trusted, long-standing remedy for coughs and skin issues.
The notices outline tax stamp requirements for various instruments including rent receipts deeds of gift between spouses, quitclaim deeds, and cemetery plots. It clarifies exemptions when the insured company has paid the proper taxes and notes administration probate documents.
Claimed the smallest woman in the county, Clarisa Iverson, living near Piaios, was adjudged insane by Ordinary Speer. She will be sent to the asylum when a room is ready. The report notes her condition and imminent transfer.
A fragmentary page notes Hall's Great Discovery claimed to cure kidney trouble and rheumatism with a Waco Texas origin and endorsements from dealers. It mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Allens Foot-Ease, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, and miscellaneous physician and product attestations with various names and cities.
A damaged OCR passage references a desirable dwelling at a street corner near College and Jackson Streets with mentions of a property by Mr. B H Dunber offering water bath and modern conveniences. The legibility is poor and many words are garbled.
Dispatches from Manila dated August fourteen report heavy resistance in the Malate area and raids by Aguinaldo's followers after Manila's surrender. Eight Americans were killed or wounded as attacks continued and ships fled the port amid a tense post surrender atmosphere. The US monitor Monadnock, under Captain Whiting, reached Manila after a six week voyage from San Francisco.
Dispatches from Mapnip on August 17 say General Augusti Mantin after the surrender remains unclear. Government reports on the surrender are not yet published. Assertions claim Augustin refused proposals and potential influence on the Cortes negotiations over Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines amid dissident leaders.
An old advertisement recommends DeWitts Witch Hazel Salyn for piles pores and burns and DeWitts Litthe Early Risers pills for constipation and headache. It urges avoiding substitutes and mentions W A Rembert Co at 304 Lanier Street as a supplier.
Fragmentary timetable text shows southbound and northbound trains labeled No 41 and No 98 with partial notes about stations and times including central me and Le Atiens. Manifestly garbled OCR leaves unclear destinations and exact duties but indicates rail service between Americus and eastern points with listed numbers.
Advertises real estate loans on improved farms and city property with lowest rates and best terms. Promises prompt processing and no prepayment penalties with uninterrupted business standing of one year.
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