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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
5
Sumter County Georgia shifts to dry after January as prohibition secures a narrow plurality of 88 across city and county polls. Voters endured rain and strong rhetoric from both sides with W C T U and ministers aiding the anti liquor effort while saloon supporters kept pushing to the end.
In Sumter County seven precincts voted for Prohibition with Americus excluded. Precinct 1 tallied 1171 votes, 498 for Prohibition and 673 against, a 175 edge for the wet side while country precincts backed dry by 262 and the county tally shows Prohibition ahead by 88.
The Third Georgia Regiment is nearly complete with sixty men needed to reach the fall quota. Col. Candler expects no mustering out, as the regiment grows large and well equipped. The regimental band is organized and contributing to drills.
The Sumter list of qualified voters was completed yesterday morning. The 21-page, bound pamphlet names over 3,300 voters alphabetically by district and is expected to be a useful reference for local business people.
Hon F G duBignon formally opened the Democratic headquarters at the Kimball House in Atlanta on August 17. He will name the campaign committee members in a few days, signaling the start of organized campaign activities.
An ad touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy for health decline and liver issues. The text mocks voter occupations and highlights a tabbed list with phrases like beggar barbecuist and carriage driver, noting Daniel Patterson aged 108 as a living former coach driver.
Mr A Thomas of Maryaville Texas declares a remarkable recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds He claims the cure surpasses gold value and would be worth a hundred dollars a bottle Asthma bronchitis and lung ailments are also cured with trial bottles free at Eldridge's Drug Store Regular size fifty cents and one dollar guaranteed to cure or money refunded
Mrs MD Mott offers her plantation for sale in the 17th district Sumter county Georgia. The 250 acre property is well improved and well watered. Post office Tropic Georgia.
A brief town notice quotes J H Brack inviting locals to bring wheat and corn for a meal and flour, highlighting a plentiful water supply and good head of water as a selling point.
A Sainted life ends after weeks of suffering as Mrs. Henry B Davis dies at 11 am Tuesday. Funeral at 3:30 pm from 218 Jackson Street to Oak Grove cemetery. She leaves Henry B Davis and children H C Davis Charles Davis Will Davis Paul Davis Bryan Texas Mrs Eugene Dixon Mrs Samuel Callier Ellaville and Miss May Davis. Pallbearers named W H C Dudley W E Brown John Kay C M Wheatley N G Prince J C Pope.
Mrs Angus McNeal dies at her home near Americas on Tuesday after a short illness. Her husband had died suddenly on Sunday morning, intensifying the sorrow. She was 63 and mother to George and Will McNeal of this city. Funeral services will be at 4 PM today at Salem church near the family home.
A list of advertised names from Americus Georgia dated August 10 1808 appears across columns and includes Allen Bivins Chapman Culbert Griffin Hammond Hawkins Little Martin Meridy McAfee Ross Simmons Trennart Wallace Willis Williame and others. George Woods a well known white man was jailed yesterday on charges of deserting his minor children and failing to provide for their maintenance after being absent from the city for months.
Clarisa Iverson, described as a negress, was adjudged insane before Ordinary Speer yesterday morning. She is to be taken to the asylum as soon as space is made available. She lived near Plains in this county.
Free Pills, send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co. Carcage, for a free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will prove their merits for constipation and headache. Useful for malaria and liver troubles. Guaranteed free from deleterious substances and purely vegetable.
Admiral Dewey reports Manila capitulated today after a combined land and naval assault. Lieutenant Brumby raised the U S flag as about 7 000 Spanish soldiers were taken prisoner. the squadron suffered no casualties. General Merritt and the Spanish governor general had requested surrender on Aug 7.
A Manila dispatch via Hong Kong reports five American soldiers killed and about 45 wounded as U S forces capture Manila. The stars and stripes raised at 4 00 p m and Dewey's fleet fired a naval salute. About 10 000 Americans pressed the assault against 8000 entrenched Spanish troops, with 7000 soldiers and 1200 rifles captured and white flags raised.
Major General Lee met with officials at the War Department in Washington Aug 15 to discuss administration in Cuba and potential commission work. He spoke with Secretary Alger and Secretary Corbin about troop matters and policy, offering advice from his Cuba experience.
The large smokestack at the upper cotton compress will be removed and an eighty foot brick stack erected to replace it. The iron stack required frequent repairs, which brick construction should avoid. The compress has been overhauled and is in excellent condition.
Individuals seeking accurate health information are urged to request a new four page booklet free of charge. The booklet is published by the renowned physician Dr Hathaway and Co of 2 South Broad Street Atlanta GA and is available for a limited time to readers who mention this paper.
Aug 14 reports via Hong Kong say eight Americans killed and four wounded as insurgents attack troops after Manila’s surrender. Malate bombarded. Dewey raises blockade. reports of relief in city. Monadnock arrives from San Francisco to Manila.
Maprio August 17 report says General Augusti left Manila following the formal surrender. Government awaits publication of surrender details and notes he rejected all surrender proposals on August 7. Moves to reject resignations of Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines governors general. Cortes to reconvene September 15. El Tiempo pushes for Cortes meeting and interprets protocol article 3 as intervention like Britain's Egypt occupation.
Miss Rachel Morris of Clarendon is believed jailed in Pixe Buorr Arkansas on charges as an accessory to the murder of John T. Orr. Gatekeeper officials refuse outside access while a young white woman, held as a murderess, is seen at the women’s cell window though officials deny her presence.
Reports of Spain United States peace talks trigger a stock surge in Havana as Cuban and Spanish investors react to alleged progress. Bond and railway shares jump while traders note speculators pushing prices on rumors of a pending settlement ending the bloodshed and destruction.
The Alabama Supreme Court adjourned until fall and voided the coal oil inspection law from Montgomery County. It found the law unconstitutional as it creates an inspector of a product, forbidden by the state constitution. The back tax law was upheld as constitutional.
The Rough Riders led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and General Wheeler arrive at Montauk Point aboard the Miami. Dr Magruder meets them and reports all men in first class condition with no serious illnesses. Roosevelt praises his troops and notes Wheeler had a brief illness but remains vigorous.
Anniston equipment firm secures a 200 car order from the Louisville and Nashville railroad and a 700 car contract with another railway as wartime car production faces postwar growth. General Stinson has worked for ten days north to seal these deals amid peace hopes.
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