30 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1896
Page
1
A promotional space lists fire clay products and kitchenware with prices. Items include fire clay bowls and teapots, pudding pans, dresses and dress prints, spools of cotton, silk twist, trunks, valises, and towels. Also advertised are handkerchiefs, tablecloths, gloves, dippers, dish pans, Turkish bath soap, glycerine soap, and buttermilk soap with sale prices targeting bargain shoppers.
The week shows rising demand for residence property with several city and farm sales. J E Blying moved multiple desira ble properties and Ed Stallings bought Hawkins residence while Biven bought HH M H on furlow street. A large Forsyth Street building was sold to H A Catledge and T O Dowdle for 1500, to be divided into stores or a hotel. Cotton receipts to date exceed prior years and public schools reopen September 14.
In Americus Georgia a probate court case parallels a dispute over the estate of the late Dr Marvin. Francis G Marvin sues for half the estate valued at 100000 to 150000 while Mrs Joseph E Bivins holds the entire property. The case proceeds with interrogatories and witnesses, adjourned to September 8.
Sheriff Morrow and deputies pursued Bart Thrasher in Bibb County near Coalburg after a confrontation at a railroad switch. Shots fired by the posse sent Thrasher and a companion fleeing toward a freight train, with both sides reporting possible wounds. A second posse followed, but the pair remained at large. Moving toward Angaytn, they were spotted near the tracks as officers ordered them to halt.
The speaker invites readers to call in person, inspect the stock, learn prices, and be convinced that they are up to date and low on prices.
Note style advertisement lists potted and deviled ham and tongue in box, Job Kingan's Pure Teaf lard for 55 cents, good blended tea 1 lb reduced to 25 cents, 10 lb caddy tea reduced to 2.25, white rice 35 lbs for 1, better white rice 25 lbs, and whole grain head rice 12 1 2 dollars.
Regular shipments arrive from top dairies and private makers of Jersey Creamery Butter including Mr. T. B. Hooks Mrs. G. W Council The Chip ley Creamery Mrs. Harry Brown and B. B. B. among others of established reputation.
The note asserts all grades and brands are available with cheap prices, but the seller favors highest quality for a bit more. It invites a visit to the store anytime, promising benefits for the consumer and satisfaction for the grocer.
Kosciusko Missouri man D T Collier reports severe bowel ulceration with bloody mucus and pain. He says after doctors deemed his case incurable Royal Germetuer restored his health and cured symptoms including indigestion and general weakness. The Atlanta Medical Co advertises the remedy with a 43 page book offered free and tablets for sale.
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