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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
8
Open This Week Till 9 30 P M of special interest to all dollars in phantom fortune. This store promotes holiday helpfulness and strict sifting of trustworthy merchandise. Christmas wants are satisfied whatever they may be. You can find what you want for all ages and classes here in Georgia. Cut this list out as a memo.
In a cold rainy Prohibition town voters barely Turnout 53 ballots. The election filled by 53 qualified voters chose H. Mitchell as clerk and treasurer, with J. B. Hudson J. Bolton and C. J. Sherlock as council members. New council to be organized next Monday night.
A busy store promotes holiday happiness for gift buyers with fair pricing and honest prompt service. The text promises continued happiness as gifts are prepared for those intended, aiming to spread good feeling through Christmas season.
A valued display of men’s neat satin and silk neckwear features scarves bows and ties with a wide range of four in hand bat wing and butterfly styles. Prices include 25c 50c 1 and 1 50 for neckwear and 25c for Windsor ties in solid colors polka dots and figures.
Readable listing shows Gloria Cloth and Silk Gloria Cloth umbrellas with steel rods and attractive handles offered at sale prices. Regular prices range from $1.50 to $3, now discounted to 98 cents to $2.00.
The store notes an ample supply of handkerchiefs enough to gift the whole community. No further details on brands quantities or distribution are provided.
A local sale features 20 reels of rib bon for fancy work in red green and assorted colors. Ribbons include Taffeta and Peau de Sol rib bons from 3 to 4 inches wide at 15 and 20 cents, plus Fancy Taffeta Silk Rib bons from 4 to 5 inches wide at 25 cents.
Misses Tailor Made Suits in gray and tan sizes 14 to 20 priced at 6.50, 8.50, and 10 ranges. Ladies Tailor Made Suits in gray black and tan regular 39.00 and 10.00 now 5.50 and 7.50.
Special Sale of Blankets and Comforts for Xmas gifts. Special Sale of Table Damask and Napkins for Xmas gifts. Special Sale of Children's Fur Mutts and Collars for Xmas gifts. Special Sale of ladies and gents Kid Gloves for Xmas gifts. Special Sale Plush Lap Robes for Xmas gifts. Special Sale Ladies and Children's Stockings for Xmas gifts.
An advertisement claims D. B. Mitchell Fulford Md. credited De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve with curing bed sores during a long illness. The testimonial says the salve is a sure remedy for piles sores and burns and warns against counterfeits by W. A. Rembert.
A refined ceremony united Miss Percival Raiford and Prof. J. C. Jenkins at the Raiford residence on Forsyth Street Americus. Rev Leonard Jenkins of Springfield Missouri, the groom’s brother, performed the vows and the couple departed for their Birmingham home amid warm congratulations from friends.
The passage states that Syrup of Figs improves children more than other laxatives when a gentle effect is needed. It notes children enjoy it and benefit from it. The syrup is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Holiday rates apply December 23 24 30 and through early January with reduced round trip fares to all points. Students may buy round trip tickets from December 1 to 22 with a superintendent or principal certification, valid until January 5. See E B Everett or G H Whitaker for details.
The Americus cotton market ledger records 153 bales received yesterday and 23 541 bales previously, totaling 23 994 bales. Quotes list Good Middling and Middling at recorded prices with period style figures.
Local readers report a fraud scheme using the endless chain idea. Participants pay 25 dollars to join the ground floor and are told of large returns. Several women have sent money to the scheme's headquarters and await a quick harvest, while some are warned their hopes are pipe dreams.
Mrs. H. New som of Decatur Alabama praises Electric Bitters after three years of severe indigestion and related stomach and bowel troubles. She claims the product allowed her to eat heartily and gain 35 pounds. Eldridge's drug store sells the remedy for 50 cents.
Americus endures a Klondike like blast with temperatures near 15 degrees. Residents shiver as pipes burst and discomfort rises though no destitution is reported. People hope for warmer, watermelon weather to return soon.
The new shop of former Fire Chief Smith at the artisan well corner offers a fine line of fruits candies and toys for Christmas shoppers. Smith is blind but welcomes patrons and will serve customers whenever possible.
The Rev W L Wooten arrives today in American with his wife and four children to serve as pastor of First Methodist Church from Columbus. The parsonage is ready and a hearty welcome awaits the new pastor his two daughters and two sons. The congregation wishes for a long pleasant and useful stay.
Sheriff Bell and Marshal Feagin received two hounds from North Carolina to trail fugitives here. The dogs cost about 175 dollars and are described as highly intelligent and capable of tracking anyone who walks, swims or flies. They will be used against rapists murderers incendiaries and other law breakers.
M M Anatin of Winchester Indiana credits Dr Kings New Life Pills for curing his wife who was ill despite good doctors. Pills said to aid stomach and liver troubles and cure constipation and sick headache. Available at Eldridges drug store.
A detailed inventory of clothing and household items including dresses waists hose handkerchiefs gloves undervests and drawers umbrellas bedspreads linens patterns fabrics window treatments shoes blankets trunks purses and various decorative objects suitable for a domestic setting. The list mixes apparel with home textiles and accessories.
Local cargo of miscellaneous goods includes Hanan and Crossett shoes, silk umbrella or walking cane, trunk satchel or suitcase. Items appear as a brief catalog note with no further context.
A local merchant advertises a weekly sale on dry goods including clothing shoes hats carpets rugs mats and related merchandise. The message urges customers to pay cash to receive reductions and claims to offer goods at the lowest prices ever seen for the same quality.
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