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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
6
Dr. W. A. Nelson of Jackson Georgia will join First Baptist Americus as Bible instructor in January. His revival work with Rev. R. E. Neighbour impressed the church. the Nelsons made many friends during a two week stay and will reside in Americus.
A short health article stresses insuring health as wise for family and self. It urges guarding health against disease, noting liver as a common entry point for illness and warning that early attacks manifest in many forms.
The funeral followed Mrs. George M. Sieg’s death after a week of illness. She left a young husband and motherless children, with deep sorrow shared by her parents, siblings, and many friends. Services were held at her Lamar Street home, conducted by Rev. R. L. Bivins, and were well attended.
Citizens invited to dedicatory exercises on 18th inst unveiling a monument to 1 055 Ohio soldiers who died at Andersonville prison in the Civil War Governor of Ohio and other state leaders to attend Buckeye State dignitaries join the ceremony in what promises to be a memorable event Also includes an unrelated dyspepsia advertisement about Dyspepticide by Dr Loyal Ford.
Seed oats grown locally by a farmer in Abbeville. No Johnson grass seed mixed in. Price listed at 95 cents per bushel. Contact EK Fisuza at 31-15 2m for details.
Captain Perry Clegg died of apoplexy at his Dooly County plantation yesterday morning after retiring in health. A prominent local businessman, he helped build railways and manufacturing ventures in Americus, Hawkinsville, and surrounding areas. He was 55 and deeply cherished by a devoted wife and children. funeral services were announced locally.
Captain Samuel McGarrah, a respected Americus and Sumter county citizen, died at his home from pneumonia after a brief illness. A former Confederate officer, he led farming, mercantile, and cotton warehouse interests for decades and served on the City Council and Board of Education. He leaves several sons and daughters, and his wife and one daughter had predeceased him.
The San Francisco chamber of commerce forms a committee to promote a direct American steamer line to the Philippines. Following a supreme court decision, shipments to the islands cannot use foreign bottoms. The Pacific Mail Steamship Co is reported to begin a Philippines Hawaii San Francisco service with the Corea, a 10,000 ton vessel, as the first ship. Captain B Seabury will travel to Newport News to bring it out.
San Francisco dispatch reports Congressman Edgar Weeks of Michigan arriving from Manila on the Hancock. Weeks says Aguinaldo is not clever, believes he is inferior to Americans, and should be allowed to escape. He criticizes the native education program and favors seasoned former soldiers replacing young ladies from colleges in the field.
D B Faust of Sumter West Americus reports a bumper pecan crop with large nuts and rich flavor ready for sale next week. He also shows a good year for oranges and notes his farm produces most needs for home and market.
A capture notes that John KR Hudson reports beat advertisers for Foley's Honey and Tar affirm it as a splendid remedy for coughs colds and sore lungs.
A passenger train collided with a timber carrier car at the Central depot near noon. The timber car escaped a work gang, ran down a grade, and struck the train’s engine, badly smashing the pilot while other damage remained limited.
From New York to Colon reports say Colonel Barrera, wounded insurgent leader, believes fighting will stay inside Panama department and not along the Panama railroad before March. General Porras commands about 600 men with ammunition as top insurgent officers on the isthmus surrender. Washington club hosts Panama Railroad workers and warship crews, with Washington hotel adorned in international flags.
Rev James A Smith of Savannah paid a hackman a ten dollar gold piece by mistake for a fifty cent fare. The hackman denied receiving the coin, claiming he gave it away in change. John Dallas was arrested, held for preliminary hearing, and sent to jail awaiting city court action.
General Chaffee orders all ports in Laguna and Batangas closed and halts rents to Filipino buildings used by troops to stop funds and provisions reaching the insurgents. He pledges aid to Bell in Batangas to subdue the uprising as Taft nears recovery and plans return on the Grant before Christmas.
A midwinter watermelon, labeled Kleakley Sweet, was found hidden under a store shelf by supporters of Candidate Bolton. The discovery, made yesterday, was described as sound and sweet and boosted Bolton’s standing in the aldermanic race.
A South Africa letter reports Lord Kitchener portrayed as Rip Van Winkle leading a centenarian soldier up a kopje. Kitchener met the caricature with a grim smile and said if needed they will stay until that age to win. The artist feared exposure until told his name was not asked.
Homer Hail of West Point Iowa credits Dr King s New Discovery for a severe cough and suspected consumption that plagued him. After using the remedy he claims to have fully recovered and now weighs 227 pounds. Also cited are testimonials from Chas Replogle and John R Hudson praising Foley s Kidney Cure and other tonics for quick relief from kidney and cold symptoms.
Classified notice seeking buyers for several high quality dairy cows. Apply to Dr. McKellar for details and arrangements.
The ad claims Johnson's Tonic cures fever in a day, outperforming quinine. It markets the tonic as superior for dire illness, urging a thorough course to purge melanial poison. The copy touts health insurance by using the product, with a promise of 560 cents if it cures, and nothing if it does not.
Property listing offers a Ramsey mill with dam repair needed and a thriving mill rock, complete setup, willing to lease for several years at a very low price. Apply to E. C. Speer for details and terms.
Restoration of general health follows the use of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and other remedies. The letter from Mrs Mary Shappell of Columbus Grove Ohio extols relief from female troubles after five bottles. She reports regained strength and ability to do housework with no fatigue. The notice offers Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free with one cent stamps or 31 stamps for bound volume, address Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
Detective findings reveal Captain A N Freeland of Sumter, once roadmaster and mill president, used the alias Foster in Europe. He married Eliza Herrman Wicker, daughter of a millionaire, then fled with her jewels and funds. The Wicker family plans swift annulment after securing evidence. Machinery broken by Atlantic storms halts Durango in St Johns. Arnica Salve adverts conclude.
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