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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

4

Suffering Brown Improves After Accident

Cliff Brown, recently injured in an accident, shows improvement yesterday and is hoped to recover soon. Judge Z A Littlejohn plans to settle unfinished business this morning and preside at Monday’s adjourned session. A 500 pound ice column hung from the Central depot water tank drew attention in the business district. The Americus Cigar Factory, started a month ago, will market its first goods today and employs a large workforce producing 40,000 cigars. Cotton stocks in Americas warehouses total 3,571 bales, unchanged from last year.

Cliff Brown Americas Lombard Company Z. A. Littlejohn Americus Cigar Factory

Clemency urged in Walter Channell case from Glenwood

The Times-Recorder reports the Prison Board recommends executive clemency for Walter Channell, former county resident, condemned to death for Postmaster Thompson’s murder at Glenwood. Governor may commute to life. Channell to be moved to Fargo convict camp near the Florida line. Wives of both prisoner and victim personally pressured the Governor, visiting and pleading for mercy.

Times-Recorder Walter Channell Goder Postmaster Thompson Glenwood Montgomery County Gof Candler Channel Savannah Fargo Florida Line Bis Channell Mra Thompson Atlanta

Birds of Passage Coming and Going in Town

A string of brief notes records local residents traveling to and from nearby towns. Eunice Ray left for Pelham. E. B. Ferguson visited on business from Lee County. Mrs. McLeod and children headed to Jacksonville. Allensons returned from Cuthbert with their niece Ida Ethel. Dr. Staley came back from Perry after visiting relatives. John R. King, noted Webster farmer, stopped in for business. Mrs. Fernam returned from Cuthbert. Melissa Parker left for Burton, Texas. Misses Stovall and Scarborough returned from Albany. Susie McMichael traveled from Buena Vista en route to Valdosta. Mrs. Perry ill but improved. Ancie May Reese arrives for a visit to Mrs. Hooper. Annie Malone returns to Griffin. Sarah Malyne to remain a week.

BR. L. McLeod Jacksonville Fla Mira Allie Lawhorn Eufaula Wille Lou Davis W. E. Staley Perry John R King Webster Robert L. Fernam Cuthbert Melissa Parker Burton Texas Mra. McMuath Stovall Scarborough Albany Madison Susie McMichael Buena Vista Anericas Valdosta R. J. Perry Ancie May Reese Hull City Mra F. A. Hooper College Street

Serious Blaze Destroys Four Buildings in Richland Ga

Fire at 1 am gut four structures starting in Capt Fulghum residence, spreading to W G Richardson home, a Richland Banner plant, and a storage hooe. Richardson saved household goods. both residents insured. Community mourns loss of editor Tison's printing outfit.

Bicanano Capt. Fulghum W. G. Richardson Richland Banner Capt Falghum Richardson Cotira Tison B. H. Overby

Sears Try to Break Market In Cotton Bear Campaign

An American Times-Recorder report notes Price, McCormick & Co sending bear telegrams to cotton merchants across the South to depress spot prices. The Tennessee and Georgia markets remained firm, advancing ten points despite the circulars, with bankers and cotton men dismissing the scheme as a failure.

New York South Price, McCormick & Co Americas Times-Recorder America Price McCorsicx & Co Americus Cotton Americas McCormick & Co Bear” Telegram

August Flower praised as universal remedy in medical lore

The piece extols August Flower as the supreme remedy for digestive and nervous ills, claiming it clears the system, aids digestion, and restores liver function. It touts the liquid form and promises quick relief from dull head and bodily complaints with a few drops, and notes sample bottles at Davenport Drug Company. It also advertises Cannon Ball Shoes from Pinkston Company, claiming greater wear for the money and inviting purchase inquiries.

Gireou Lavenport Ding Company

Constipation Cure Promotes Genuine Syrup of Figs

In olden times people ignored lasting benefits and favored quick relief. Now it is known that Syrup of Figs permanently overcomes habitual constipation, guiding buyers to the genuine California Fig Syrup made by the California Fig Syrup Co. Callon Pinkston Co. for Cannon Ball Shoes.

California Byrup Co Callon Pinkston Co Cannon Ball

Bank of Southwestern Georgia Declares Semiannual Dividend

The Bank of Southwestern Georgia board declared a 4 percent semiannual cash dividend on its $100,000 capital stock, with additional funds carried to surplus. Annual stockholders meeting set for next week amid praise for officers. bank noted as a leading Georgia financial institution. A separate item reports a small blaze on Lamar Street caused by clothing in a basement, likely started by rats and matches, extinguished by residents. Also, M B Council Lodge No 95 F A M to meet tonight at 7 o'clock for important business.

Bank of Southwestern Georgia Ths Georgi Scancal J. W. Walters Lamar Street Rata Matchs Council Lodge M. B. Council Lodge

Electric Liver Pills Reform for Weak Men Aged 60 Cents

Brave men and women suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and tiring backaches. J W Gardner of Idalon promotes Electric Liver Pills as a revitalizing tonic. He claims it restores strength and appetite and offers a 60 cent bottle with a guaranteed satisfaction at Dr Elfridge's drug store.

J. W. Gardner Idalon

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T. Sullivan Gene Watch Georgia Alabama R. Marie Leder Windsor Hotel Hoyler Hoopson Dave Stone Mrs. RE. Allison Miss Ida Ethel Allison Annie Malone F. E Johnston Griffin Sarah Malyne Richland SEARS Pinkston 1 Company Finninger Copfpany Jackson Street Americus, Ga Duncan's Store A. G. Duncan Mohawk Valley Jackson St Gqeoxaia Scott Scott & Bowne Bar of America A. Anstey Pinkston Company Tnat Byne Biock Busine Jetters Eula Hollis James Fricker Jewelers Americus, Georgia Ela Kersey Jen Wilton Feenmemen, Prenxt, & Co Ning Ziegler Bros Hanan Maine Crossett Aah
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