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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
5
A jumble of brisk town items from Americus area: Pickett of Dawson may join local oil mills, a youth Jesse H jailed for a misdemeanor, Kinnebrew accused of stealing from the Central Railroad, and courthouse chess records near a hundred games. Weather, sales events, employment moves, pecans, travel tales, and local curiosity fill the page with lively, sometimes humorous notes.
City council ends weeks of debate on the Jackson street ditch by ordering the marshal to remove obstructions fill holes and bill property owners possibly five dollars. They repaint the water tower switch to Geronimo red, pursue Muckabee conduliers near Magnolia dell, authorize show pictures under Lingo license, and seek assurance creek water won’t contaminate the main. Chief Smith to curb firehouse loungers.
Mercer University in Macon Georgia touts its Christian principles and education quality. The ad claims high scholarship, strong study programs, and harmony between faculty and students, noting three Georgia governors as alumni including the current governor, with the next session opening September 19 and inquiries directed to President P. D. Pollock.
Distressing stomach weakness and indigestion claim a permanent cure by a masterly tonic. It promises immediate relief from the first dose and perpetual safety and reliability. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist in Americus Georgia with weekly sales notes.
James Russell, a colored merchant and restaurateur, recounted a bizarre incident where a box of eggs shipped from a nearby town hatched, producing chicks that chirped for food. The oddity leaves him unsure whether to bill the shipper for a shipment of chickens or a case of eggs.
The Empire above store under manager J. W. L. Daniel will move to the J. C. Nicholson store in the Thomas Block after September 1. Daniel will partner with Callie Speer and expand stock to include linen, gents furnishings, and related goods. On September 1 Nicholson relocates to Cotton avenue near Connell and McGarrah's warehouse.
A bold ad claims a “Mystic Cure” relieves rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts rapid action on the system and immediate relief, offering the remedy for 76 cents through J. Eldridge druggist in Athens, Ga.
Americus society notes list local residents and visiting friends on travel and temporary stays. Capt Cal Felder ill but not seriously. Miss Irene Hand visits from Pelham. several families visit relatives in Americus and nearby towns. trips include New York shopping and Oglethorpe and Mattox journeys. publishers Ginn & Co. represented in trips for J E Mathis.
Cotton exports from Americus and nearby areas earn a favorable reputation among foreign spinners. A Manchester manufacturer recently stated that Americus cotton is far superior to Texas cotton in staple and quality, noting his mills consumed ten thousand bales this season. Georgia cotton from this region maintains an established reputation wherever used.
The ongoing hot wave keeps temperatures in the nineties with no relief in sight. Residents seek cooling drinks at drugstores and soda fountains, led by Coca Cola and lemon phosphates. Some favor whiskey, arguing moderation reduces harm. Perspiration rises as liquids pass through skin, increasing the urge to drink.
A practical farmer said rain would not salvage the cotton, drought for nearly a month has badly damaged the plant, though a shower could help. Meanwhile, drought-driven market tension pushed cotton contracts higher by about a dozen points yesterday.
The city uses up to a million gallons daily through the mains during the hot ten days. Sept Ansley notes 800000 to 1000000 gallons are pumped, much for street and lawn sprinkling. No supply shortage yet, but care to avoid waste urged as heat lingers. Engineer Nix reports the pumping station in excellent condition and artesian water fully available.
Complete list of unclaimed mail matter on hand at Americus post office includes Abbot A D Beeson EJ Buice Gordon VC Buttler Mrs J L Cornnelius Mr Henry Copper Miss Campbell W D Duik Mrs Sue Finch Miss Mary Forts Miss Elizer Flambo Will Gibson M Gibson Goodwin Mrs AP Glover Mr James H Hamilton Mr Oscar Haw kings Mrs Carrie Hil H Holland Mr Toler J Jamble Mrs Carrie Johnson Miss Jonnie Johnson Will Jones Missa Marie Jones Mrs T L Ladlow Mrs Louise Merritt Mrs R A Mims Mrs M Mitchell Mrs Nicey2 R Reade Miss Lula Rucker Miss Mittie Ann Travelers Mr J 8 A Surrm P BM.
Reinforcements to be prepared for South Africa as Lord Roberts issues a proclamation offering leniency to burghers who take the oath to Queen Victoria. Those not sworn may be treated as prisoners of war and have farms confiscated, aligning with Boer enemy forces. Orders go to Aldershot for fresh drafts to reinforce Roberts' army. reports note possible September reinforcements. Captain John Wall Wilson dies in Brooklyn after an appendectomy operation.
At Gretna a vigil stands guard nightly over Louis Figg and his wife to shield them from mob violence. Citizens fear a repeat tar and feathering as masked mobs previously attacked the Figg home and ordered them to flee. The town seeks to avert further stigma and possible lynching dangers.
Savannah August 20 Alfred Green a Black man was fatally wounded at Isle of Hope after a quarrel with James Rams another Black man over a knife Green claimed Williams stole from him Williams accused Green of lying and Green struck him Williams then drove the knife into Williams chest and heart Green pursued his assailant about 1000 yards before he collapsed
Macon Aug 20. W Sheftall a Central railroad conductor faced a pistol attack during a Summerfield stop but escaped unharmed after the assailant was killed by a live wire. The incident occurred with several passengers nearby and remains under investigation.
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