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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1898
Page
3
The notice lists regiments selected for mustering out including Troops sent to rendezvous in August and the Second New York. Verpont and others are among infantry chosen for discharge. The report notes the muster process and the return of units to be completed.
The Democratic State executive committee sustained Syd Lyons and others in the First district dispute over voter qualifications for the upcoming primary and ordered a statewide primary showdown. Hannis Taylor of Mobile is the favored candidate against incumbent George Washington Taylor. American outrages report off Cuba and other brief items follow.
George Shepherd formerly jailed on Thursday was released after Tobe Vinson the complainant recovered the pants and withdrew charges. The incident notes a preacher’s words versus actions as a moral aside.
The Webster county election in Georgia renominated incumbents. George (clerk) ran unopposed and won 1 vote cast 223 in total. Sheriff J J Horn retained his office with 141 votes while B L Nicholson M and I T Gunnels received 33. Tax collector Bell led with 198 votes, B A King 123. Tax receiver saw Saunders 77 and A B Beaty 807 votes. Surveyor W W Cola had no opposition. Former G H Williams won 226 votes over O N Lavernette 70. Streets were cleaned and the town center partially spruced up.
A fragment shows testimonials praising Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for stomach and intestinal distress with claims of rapid relief. It mentions sellers Dodson s Pharmacy J K Hudson and references to unrelated local names and brands amid damaged text.
An OCR fragment presents old style ad lines claiming Castoria with signature, a quick one minute cough cure, and various brand echoes. It references Dr. DeWitt’s, warnings about substitutes, and mentions names like W A Rombert and W A Hembert alongside scattered phrases about piles sores barns and Norwegian bands.
A bold offer promises fifty dollars in gold to any man or woman who can prove a certain claim. The text appears as an advertisement with repeated phrases and garbled trailing words, indicating a promotional or contest notice from an older period.
Arthur J. Williford formerly of this city wed Miss Frances Griffin of Atlanta at the home of Mr and Mrs James T Prince in Atlanta on Thursday evening at eight o clock. Friends here extend congratulations to the couple and their families.
Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas touts a 'diecor' cure rivaling Klondike gold, praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung ailments with free bottle offers at B J Tidwell’s Drug Store. A letter from O U Boggs of Stomptown West Virginia recalls successful use of Cham berlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a fifteen month old, noting rapid improvement and complete recovery, sold by Dodson's Pharmacy and B Hudson.
A fragment notes concern over farmers not just covering costs when mowing and hints at broader duties or benefits. The wording suggests demand for better support or policy action affecting agriculture.
An odd jumble of old ad phrases touts Allen’s Foot-safe powder for painful feet and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as reliable bowel regulators. The text blends product claims with misquoted sayings and garbled names.
In a remarkable financial turn, Jack Ondaby settled the final notes of 767000 from five years prior this morning with a 190000 check. Cudahy, once ruined in 1908 by a 1,014,000 pork and lard collapse, began with 4000000 worth and after the crash paid creditors half, now poised to emerge debt free with a rebuilt fortune.
A testimonial from Cuthbert Georgia dated March 22 1898 reports kidney trouble for ten years eased after using less than one bottle of Hall's Great Discovery. The signer recommends it to others with kidney problems and asserts its effectiveness.
In Savannah two deeds totaling 855 in revenue stamps were filed for recording by the superior court clerk. The deeds transfer the Southern Fertilizer company plants in Savannah Atlanta Rome and Cordele to the Virginia Carolina Chemical company of New Jersey. The stated consideration is 221300 dollars.
Charlie Liner carried a bull-dog pistol while fishing to deter snakes and fight prohibition busts. He was arrested, convicted, and by Judge Maynard faces ten months in camps or a thirty five dollar fine. The rumor column ends with ad like testimonials and jokes about cough cures and kissing.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with claims of millions of free samples and a long list of cures for piles burns sores and skin issues. It warns against counterfeit products and features endorsements by W A Rombert and A C Speer local county official.
Sale by public outcry in Americus Georgia of goods and merchandise owned by the assignor and described in the deed of assignment recorded in Sumter County. The sale takes place at 10 o clock AM on August 27 at No 05 Jackson Street and includes furnishings hats and store furniture such as a safe desk and showcases. Prospective purchasers may inspect the goods prior to bidding.
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