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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1899

Page

4

Birds of Passage Coming and Going Personal Notices and Ads

Cirous People and Their Friends On Business or Pleasure visits are listed with several locals and visitors. Names include Mr Thomas E Brodnaz of Athens and Capt W J Beel from Macon. Mrs W H Jones returns from Americus. Mira Alice Clarke leaves Lumpkin. John N Watts visits from Shellman. Capt E N Clark from Albany. Mrs Oscar Battle and Miss Sarah Ray return from Pelham. a group resides at the Calvin Carter home on Lee Street. Jewelry ads tout a complete stock from Janzs Faicnsn & Bro with low prices.

Schumpert Shop Co Thomas E. Brodnaz Athens Windsor W. J. Beel Macon Mira Alice Clarke Lumpkin W. H. Jones W.C. Farlow Calvin Carter Lee Street Moor Church

Man Accused of Murder Feigns Insanity on Travel

Decatur jail inmate Hiram Sharpe, who killed his wife near Lithonia, is said to adopt the insanity dodge after convincing passengers he was insane while being moved from Lithonia to Decatur. The report notes his growing familiarity with the feigned condition.

Hiram Sharpe Attayts Lithonia Decatur Flavazan

Impudent intruder arrested after residence entry

A bold black intruder entered Bailiff Poole’s home at dusk and demanded supper. Poole, pistol drawn, restrained the man with Mrs Poole’s help. the intruder was taken to jail for trial. A Fort Valley associate was mentioned. no one was harmed. The piece then promotes Syrup of Figs as a laxative for children.

Americus Poole Fort Valley

Young Chicken In Buggy Baffles Doctor

A local physician faced an odd incident when a fat young rooster perched on his buggy after the doctor visited a country farm. The bird roosted on the buggy tail as the doctor returned home near midnight, leaving townsfolk to guess what happened next.

Body of Mrs Eugenia Pottle Found in Ocmulgee River

Macon Dec 8 The body of Mrs Eugenia Pottle widow of Judge Pottle a leading man in the region and daughter of Col John Hamilton who served in the border troubles in Missouri and Kansas was found in the Ocmulgee river above the ey Mrs Pottle had been missing since Nov 20 and efforts to recover her body failed until today A negro Allen Failer is suspected of the murder and is under arrest

Macon. Macox Eugenia Pottle Pottle Col John Hamilton Missouri Kansas Ocmulgee River Allen Failer Mra. Pottle

Cigar Factory a Certainty in Americus

The Timea-Recorder notes a large cigar factory will be established in Americus. F. Q. Ramos will manage the plant which will start with fifty operators and expand as demand grows. The factory will produce standard cigars roots and cigarettes for the trade of Americus and surrounding territory.

Timea-Recorder Americus F. Q. Ramos

Does It Pay to Buy Cheap German Syrup Claim

An old advertisement promotes Bosche's German Syrup as a universal cough and cold remedy. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germ disease, ease inflammation, aid expectoration, and improve sleep. Sample bottles are offered by Davenport Drug Co.

Mer Muons Bosches Davenport Drug Co

Cotton Market Declines Sharply Amid Short Receipts

The cotton market slid yesterday with the sharpest decline of the week despite limited receipts. January opened at 7.47 and closed around 7.50, while other months fell similarly. Weekly receipts totaled 154,000 below last year, with a season-to-date deficit of 1,290,000 bales, yet the market kept tumbling.

Escape attempt asylum transfer ends with shot at train

A distraught inmate, described as a lunatic and a negro, tries to flee while being moved from an adjoining county to the Central depot. He leaps aboard a southbound train before guards can stop him, a passenger fires at the runaway as the sheriff loses control of the scene.

Court Report Notes Sparse Action At Superior Court

The session yielded little notable matters with few cases heard as the civil docket nears completion and criminal business will be tackled next. A fragment mentions Annie E Springer of Philadelphia praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as a cure for a long standing cough.

Annie E. Springer Howard Street Philadelphia Dr. King E. J. Eldriege

Georgia Man Seeks Discharge From 192 883 Debts

In federal court Joseph Waxel, a buyer for Waxelbaum Company of Georgia, sought relief from debts totaling 192 683 contracted as a member of Waxelbaum & Son, which dissolved in 1890. Nannally's candies advertised at Rombert's drug store near the post office.

Georgia United States Joseph Waxelbeam Waxelbaum Company of Waxelbaum & Son Nannally’s Rombert’s

Rembart's Drug Store Adds New Brush Stock

Good Middling, Middling. Hair, nail, tooth, bath, cloth, shoe and shaving brushes, nice new stock just received at Rembart's drug store, next postofiles.

Rembart’s

Local Holiday Commerce and Events Highlight Americus

A busy holiday note describes steady trade, new stores, and festive displays in Americus. It mentions upcoming entertainments at the opera house, a notable wedding and residence completion, the Plaster of Paris attraction, and a river fish caravan heading to the Flint river swamps.

New York Janes Fuicxen & Eno Hudson‘s Corner Courthoues Plaster Paris Americus Chriatmas Thomas Block Westman Sisters Opera House J. T. Stallings Lee Street Lnst Flint River Montezuma

Will Close Tax Books Today for Voter Registration

City voters are reminded the registration books close tonight and only those listed may vote this year and next. A published list will appear next week before the election on Wednesday the 13th. Citizens should ensure their names are on the rolls.

Dress Goods Clearance Featuring Low-Priced Fabrics

A large counter of dress goods will be offered next week at 25c 39c and 50c per yard. The stock includes fabrics worth 40c to 75c with many woolens in black and colors at special discounts. Visit the shop to let staff show the assortment and secure favorable purchase terms.

Lesa

Winter Underwear Bargains For Cold Weather

The advertisement promotes deep discounts on winter undergarments. It lists Ladies ribbed undershirts and vests, Union suits, children's undershirts, and men's fleece lined underwear in various prices. Emphasizes low weekly prices and wide selection to meet December chill.

Africa

Kid Gloves Sale Cuts Foster Paul & Co Stock

Local firm offers its entire stock of celebrated $200 kid gloves for $150 a pair to reduce inventory. The sale targets collectors and regular customers seeking quality accessories at a substantial discount.

Foster Paul & Co

Tailor shop promos continue with big weekly push

The shop reports strong sales of custom suits last week and projects higher totals next week. A sale drums up a large discount with the 850 Covert Mixture Suits offered at 690 dollars while a fancy pasta mix is advertised at 7 pounds and 0 pence.

Capes and Jackets Offered at Cut Prices

A local store promotes a large stock of capes and jackets with leading selection in the region. They guarantee aggressive pricing to clear inventory before the season advances, inviting prospective buyers to find favorable bargains.

Carpets and Rugs Auction Continues New Stock Low Prices

Our carpet business continues despite rumors of closing. We claim a fresh stock of Axminsters BrusseIs Moguettes Velvets and tapestries bought at low prices and offered as low as today in America. Specials include woolen ingrain rugs art squares and new style tapestries with various window dressings.

Brussels America

Children’s Shoes Sale Emphasizes Fit and Low Prices

The store promotes a wide range of Ziegler’s children’s shoes praised for fit and wear. Parents are urged to bring children in for fitting as prices claim to be the lowest ever, with a large variety in every size and style.

America

Clothing Sale Auction for Men and Boys

A sweeping clothing sale offers a great variety for men and boys with affordable prices. Buyers can expect generous stock and bargain selections across sizes and styles.

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Clapp’s Bani Ter Hess Krippendorf Drew Seby Clapps Schumpert Shoe CO Lamar and Jackson Streets M.S. Holliday Jackson Street Lee Allen's Wheatley & Ansley Cirous Phil McKay Kentucky Capt Calvin W. Folder Reed E. D. Sheffield Co Janzs Faicnsn & Bro Finninger CO Tailors Jackson St Flanagan Dodge Duncan's Drepasshe Nottegham Wade Joe Aoality Tate Lord Telephone Windsor’ Hotel Americus, Ca Tal G. T. Sullivan Americas Jewstry Alabama RR Windsor Hotel California Fig Syrup Co Ocmulg Cigar Factory Wheels of Justice Joe Waxelbaum Tuts Eiarearety EMSS Cmien James Fricker Americus, Georgia LeRoy G Henderson Friendship The Presbyterian Church Perry Davis Price Dr. Rice J E.bridge G. R . Ellis Kodak Jay Will Dudley Kodaks Nioe Ladies' Union Sulta Metcb Patra Cecil Drees
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