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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
6
In Dawson a quarrel between John Perry, an elderly Dawson bank owner, and an older neighbor led to Perry being shot in the abdomen by the other man who then surrendered. Perry, aged over seventy, was treated and resting easy last night. The shooter was jailed as a precaution.
At about 1 am Friday, burglars entered Mr. W H R Schroeder’s residence at Jackson and Jefferson. Alarm aroused, thieves fled. a dropped hat found later identified by George Waring, a noted thief. Waring confessed to ownership of the hat and was jailed. detectives pursue the second culprit behind the Schroeder entry and other recent petty robberies.
A 25 cent box of Suckion Arnica Salve pledges universal healing for cuts bruises and skin ailments with a money back guarantee. Also reported is a buggy accident injuring eight year old Erick Rays near the artesian well. recovery described as painful but not serious. The ad notes Hall s Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar offer for cures and promises testimonials.
A citizens meeting elected C A Colemay as president and formed a seven member board of trade headed by Oliver A Coleman with officers W Wheatley Rylander Fricker and Glover. Membership will start with about 100, with charter dues and a 1 monthly fee. eligibility covers merchants mechanics bankers farmers and professionals to boost local business and material interests.
A Tok Truxs-Re CORDER rep found Allen Clegg & Co crowded with customers as Leo Allen praised a new winter stock of neutral woolens reps and alkaca inspired fabrics. He cited stylish silks and novel designs, with daily arrivals and prices lower than ever. A testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery follows, noting rapid relief from pneumonia and la grippe symptoms, with trial bottles available at E J Eldridge’s Drug Store.
The city anticipates renewed activity across all trades as cotton markets pick up. Merchants report busy stores, wagons with cotton bales, and a revived sense of progress, led by the new board of trade. Citizens urge unity to capitalize on the improving economy and bolster Americus’ standing in Georgia.
Dried peaches prices collapse from 8 cents to 5 cents per pound, sparking farmer departures from this season’s shipments. A Savannah cotton factors leader E A Cutts visits Americus, optimistic about price recovery amid market strength. Sumter records eight bales of new cotton from N A Ray of H C Bagley’s plantations, praised as a strong showing by a progressive farmer.
The Governor's Horse Guards of Atlanta won first prize of 150 dollars in the Albany rifle tournament. Savannah Cadets took second with 75 dollars. Corporal Brown of the Horse Guards won the individual prize while Corp Stanfield of Americus Light Infantry missed the leather medal by four points due to heavy rain. The A L I will return home today.
Relatives in this city learned yesterday morning of the death of Laws son Peel the bright and talented 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs William L Peel of Atlanta formerly of Americas. The mother was in New York en route home when the news arrived. Funeral services will be held in Atlanta this afternoon.
In Atlanta the Technological School faces disadvan tages in affordable tuition as Mr M Inman of the commission says cottages will be ready after the session opens, reducing board costs possibly to 10 dollars monthly. This will aid Americus young men attending the school. Also notes the sad death of a babe in Thomaston, condolences to Mr and Mrs Byrd Lewis. Advertisement for Swayne's Ointment claims relief from itching and bleeding sores, with price and availability. Frost jars sold at cost at Dr Eldridge's drug store.
An advertisement promises a remedy for dyspepsia and nervous exhaustion. It lists symptoms such as sour food retention, fatigue upon waking, irritability, heart palpitations, and visual disturbances, claiming the product offers unprecedented relief. The copy emphasizes a single stand-out treatment without citing clinical proof or multiple alternatives.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Carbo Digestive Compound as a prescription from a leading physician. It promises guaranteed relief and a full refund if results are unsatisfactory, appeals to physicians for the formula, and notes distribution through druggists with a price of $1 per bottle. The notice invites orders and mentions mailing the formula on request.
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