20 Dec 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
1
An advertisement touts Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic as a rapid remedy for malaria and fever. It claims quick blood absorption, complete removal of malaria poisoning, and a money back guarantee if it fails to cure, priced at 50 cents per bottle.
The Sumter County Grand Jury reports on county facilities and finances for the November term 1901. It notes the courthouse and jail conditions, recommends heating repairs, outlines farm and poor house conditions, and presents the treasurer and other offices as neatly kept. It also reports on road and bridge conditions and calls for suspending the existing alternative road law due to inadequacies.
A committee hired expert accountant W. M. Jones publishes exhibits on the Tax Receiver Tax Collector and County Treasurer books. The report commends Treasurer Sullivan for neat books and urges annual expert audits with fresh settlements and bond scrutiny. The panel notes a $905.90 due from the collector offset by county accounts and recommends action by the Grand Jury to formalize yearly checks.
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