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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
8
GEO D WHEATLEY touts honesty in advertising and slashes prices on fabrics and garments. He lists 27-inch muslins 6c yard, anti shrink duck 0c, Victoria lawns 6c, and various white fabrics. Men’s and boys’ suits by Hamburger Bros offered at low prices, plus standard textiles and bed ticks priced to attract bargain seekers.
The Times Recorder notes 400 to 500 names dropped from the Sumter juror list for cause, mainly due to property owners failing to file returns. Delinquents blame negligence while some who did file are surprised their names were omitted.
A dated promotional note advises using Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co to permanently overcome habitual constipation and awaken kidneys and liver, while dispelling headaches and fevers without irritation or weakening.
Mrs Henry J Fite entertained Monday evening honoring guests Miss Richardson Miss Ansley and Miss Evans of Smithville. A large crowd attended and the pink and white color scheme extended to cake parlor decorations and icing. The visitors have received many attentions during their pleasant Americas visit and were the admired of many admirers.
Volcanic eruptions are praised as grand but skin eruptions ruin life. Buskien's Arnica Salve is advertised to treat skin eruptions such as ulcers boils felons corns warts burns scalds chapped hands chilblains and other pains. Sold by E Eldridge druggist with a guaranteed cure in a box.
From Columbus Georgia, Aug 20. The Bowden drowning mystery at Tybee stirs insurance circles. Bowden carried 30,500 in policies including 10,000 7,500 and two 5,000 policies plus a 3,000 accident policy. News awaited on body finding to settle claims. Prickly Ash Bitters recommended as a regulator by E. J. Eldridge.
Mr Will C Wright purchased yesterday from Mrs Ford the original J J Ford residence on Church Street paying a round price He preferred renting but found no suitable vacant house near his business and will improve the property and make it his home soon A medical ad for Paickty Asu Birrens by E J Eldridge follows.
Prof. L. D. Lockhart departed for Cincinnati and New York to select a large stock of pianos and musical instruments from top makes. He has secured a desirable store room here and will open a fine music emporium when the stock arrives in ten days or two weeks.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Perry and Miss Ira Perry learn with regret that there is no improvement in the latter’s condition after two weeks of typhoid fever. Her state yesterday required constant care by physicians and family.
Rural mail delivery in Sumter County lags behind Americus. Farmers hoped four routes would open after a special inspector’s arrival, but no visit has occurred. Postmaster Smith had mapped the routes months ago and the inspector was expected to order service, yet no word has come.
The Times-Recorder notes burglar activity may persist with four attempts at a College Street home. A resident reports two men at the rear door seen by a colored cook, whose cries drove them off. Police may guard the area for a night or two to catch the wandering plunderers.
A health advice note promotes Electric Bitters as the best medicine to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves improves complexion and helps weak run down women become attractive and good looking. Available for 50 cents at E J Eldridge's Drug Store.
Cotton moves to market as farmers rush to pick and sell while prices hover near nine cents. Spot quotations improved slightly. better grades at about four cents and much of the staple around two to three cents. Over 200 bales handled at warehouses yesterday, with receipts expected to exceed 500 to 600 bales Friday and Saturday. Also promotes Perry Davis’ Pain Killer as an effective remedy for summer ailments, with prices at 26 cents and 50 cents.
A pithy aphorism notes that many individuals are only valued posthumously, highlighting how society often underrates personal qualities during life. The saying points to mortality as a catalyst for reappraisal and gratitude.
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