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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
8
GEO D WHEATLEY announces a follow up sale to clear remnants and odd lots from the big sale. Merchandise moves include desirable remnants and broken sizes, with more bargains to entice buyers as fall purchases approach. The goal is to free stock for new fall arrivals and offer exceptional savings.
A retail note offers wash fabrics at deep discounts. Lot 1 includes 10 pieces colored dimity with stripes, 10 yards to a customer at 5 cents per yard for Monday only. Lot 2 features 10 pieces of dimity batistes and lawn, 10 yards to a customer at 50 cents total, Monday only. Lot 3 lists 10 pieces imported dimity and linen colored lawn at 2 to 5 cents, 1 yards to a customer, Monday only.
The notice advertises wash waists for women in lawn and madras, embroidered and tucked, offered at 75 cents for lawn and madras shirts and at 31 for French madrag and teareale styles, regular prices ranging from 1.25 to 2 dollars.
A local store offers men’s French Balbriggan under shirts and drawers at deep discounts. Balbriggan shirts with silk fronts are scarce, priced at 5c and 1$. Nainsook shirts and drawers in broken sizes fall to 2c this week only.
Remnants of black and colored dress goods offered at half price for skirts waists and children's dresses. About 50 pieces plus 15 pieces of fancy taffeta silk and satins foulards priced regularly at 31 and 1.25, now 50 cents this week.
Supt Cecil Gabbett of Seaboard Railway Fourth Division resigns to enter the lumber trade in Savannah. He has served about eight to ten years in Americus after leading the old S A & M and later the merged Seaboard system. His successor has not yet been announced. Mrs Brooks died on Sunday.
Relatives in Americus were notified yesterday of the death of Mrs Wille Copeland Brooke at her Hamilton home from typhoid fever after a prolonged illness. She was about 32, widow of Dr Charles A Brooke, once a respected citizen of Americus. A seven year old son survives. The body arrived for funeral services at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev R E Neighbour at 2 pm.
A vintage ad describes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle remedy to cleanse the system, relieve habitual constipation, awaken kidneys and liver, and dispel headaches and colds without irritation or weakness.
The report notes the death of Mrs. Lee G. Childers after a brief illness, described as a sudden yet peaceful passing at 11:30 a.m. Friends speak highly of her esteem, noting her role as a cherished wife and mother to young children, with funeral arrangements to transport the body to Montezuma for burial alongside relatives and mourners.
Mrs Nanr e Galleger of LaGrange Ga applies Bucklen s Arnica salve to great sores on head and face and writes its quick cure exceeded all her hopes. It works wonders in sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns scalds and piles cure guaranteed by E J Eldridge Druggist.
Lee Street, Americus' fashionable residence thoroughfare, promises to keep its stellar wedding record after five unions last season. With two of three September weddings already planned, the street again attracts brides and families, threatening rivals from other city districts.
Captain John A. Cobb sold five bales of the new crop at seven cents each. The cotton was stained but fetched a satisfactory price. Ongoing rains slow picking across the state, delaying arrivals. Americus tops Georgia markets with thirty bales marketed, with Dodgon's Pharmacy open till eleven at night.
Mr C C Sheppard of Sumter prepared a statement for the Department of Agriculture in Washington showing Sumter County held 412 bales from last year. Of that total 403 bales were in Americas warehouses seven at the press here and only two bales of the old crop remained on plantations by the producer.
In Sadieville Kentucky word spreads on the cure of Mrs Whitaker after long bronchial illness. Her husband credits Dr Kings New Discovery with restoring health for both her and their granddaughter who suffered a severe whooping cough. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles and free trials at E J Eldridge drugstore.
The late Mr. Frank Jossey, once a prominent Americus citizen, died in Tucson Arizona yesterday in a suspected accidental shooting while defending his property. His body was found in his chicken house and authorities believe the gun discharged accidentally. Funeral plans include bringing the remains back to Georgia for burial. He was raised near Americus and leaves relatives and many friends here in shock.
Friends rejoiced as Police Officer Albritton, wounded two months ago in a clash with a rioter at Magnolia Dell, regained strength on his first morning outing. Once fragile, he now improves and hopes to resume duties soon, expressing gratitude for supporters during confinement.
A described sale offers cut prices on summer fabrics and new stock arriving daily. Center counters at several price points will feature talk of the town goods. Discounts include Ladies neckwear, hose in multiple pairs, shirt waists, umbrellas, and men’s neckwear. Ansley from New York promises dazzling displays and widespread new items at astonishing prices.
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