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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

Page

4

Birds of Passage Coming and Going

Americas People and Their Friends notes fleeting movements and short trips. Sheriff J L Horo of Webster visited Americus on a brief business excursion. Mr and Mrs J A Pinkston departed for Albany to visit relatives. Mrs W A Greene left for Atlanta to join her husband in the capital. Mr and Mrs W W Reed returned from Bainbridge after a two week stay.

J. L. Horo Webster Americus J. A. Pinkston Albany W. A. Greene Atlanta Mr. Greene Capital W. W. Reed Bainbridge

Remarkable Cure Claim Promotes New Discovery

A lady reports recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. She slept well after the first dose and, with two bottles, was said to be cured. Trial bottles offered at E J Eldridge’s Drug Store in Shelbyville NC. Also advertised: Cannon Ball Shoes advertised for durability from oak tanned leather via Pinkston Co.

Digenis Dr. King Luther Lutz Thos W. C. Hamnick & Co Shelbyville N.C E. J. Eldeidge Pinkston

ICOLORED BAND GIVES CONCERT BENEFIT AT ODD FELLOWS HALL

The Americas Colored Brass Band held a benefit concert at Odd Fellows Hall last night attended by many prominent local colored citizens. Under Prof. W A Cropper the band shows strong talent with fourteen pieces and a serenade for The Times Recorder, signaling growing progress and promise for future performances. The group lists Henry Strong as leader and a roster including Rep Cooledge, W Howard, Lock Harris, J Ford, Henry Ray, John Wyatt, Nash Ever jot Moses Smith, Arthur Harris, E A Ellis treasurer, Stonewall Wilson, W Heys and Fallie Rainer.

Odd Fellows Hall Americas Colored Brass Band W. A. Cropper Henry Strong Rep Cooledge W. Howard Lock Harris J. Ford Henry Ray John Wyatt Nash Everjot Moses Smith Arthur Harris E. A. Ellis Stonewall Wilson W. Heys Fallie Rainer Times Recorder

Would Hurt Us Badly and British Empire Disaster Warning

An American criticizes Britain's empire, claiming financial and industrial bankruptcy would force millions of acres of cotton land to be abandoned, harming farmers and inviting disaster for the British Empire. The passage underscores fears of economic collapse and agricultural neglect amid imperial strain.

Britain

Short News Items Gulled at Random Tosses Local Notes

A terse roundup of town items notes demoralized readers with jumbled lines. Mentions a penitentiary planned for Atlanta, South Carolina boosting cotton mill spindles, Phil Catchings in Ambrosia Alabama, pneumonia cases near Americus, and a debt collection agency upcoming. Also reports on weather, opera attendance, street work, John R. Shaw's move to Atlanta, and the Nacoochee steamship resuming service after refit.

South Africa United States Penitentiary Atlanta South Carolina Tillmane Phil Catchings Ambrosia Ala Americus Opera House Hampton Street John R. Shaw Shaw A. W. Felder Ocean Steamship Company Nacoochee

Committees of City Council Formed by Mayor Hixon

The city council committees were announced by Mayor Hixon for the current year. Finance includes Watts Bolton and Oliver. Water and Sewerage with Sherlock Mitchell and Guerry. Building and Light with Mitchell Watts and Sherlock. Ordinances with Guerry Oliver and Sherlock. Cemeteries and Parks with Oliver Bolton and Mitchell. Fire and Police with Sherlock Mitchell and Bolton. Purchasing with Bolton Sherlock and Mitchell. Streets and Sidewalks with Mitchell Sherlock and Bolton. Public Schools with Guerry Sherlock and Oliver. Dodson's Pharmacy and Hudson's drug store guarantee Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and offer refunds if not satisfied after two-thirds used. It is touted as best for la grippe, coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough, and claims to help prevent pneumonia.

Boschee Davenport Drug Co Hixon Watts Bolton J Oliver Sherlock Mitchell Guerry Bolton Mitchell, Sherlock Dodson Hudson's Drug Store Chamberlain

Jewelry and Clothes Recovered After Coons Castle Raid

Detective Bill Jones and Deputy Willis McArthur recovered jewelry clothing shoes and other valuables tied to Tatwell store thefts near De Soto. Grant Carson once linked to Edwards store arson near Tatwell is jailed in Buena Vista awaiting trial. thefts and recoveries traced to local negro residents.

Bill Jones Georgia Americus Coon Castle de Soto Tatwell Willis McArthur Jones Grant Carson Marion County Edwards Carson Buena Vista McArthur Soto Carson Ia Ing

Appetite Fix Promises Health From King New Life Pills

Dr King s New Life Pills advertised as a remedy for stomach and liver issues, claiming to restore appetite and digestion and promote regular bodily habits. Available for 25 cents at EK J Kingdridge s drug store.

Dr. King EK J Kidridge

Services Well Attended Despite Inclement Weather

Evangelical Association nightly prayers drew good crowds this week despite bad weather. Rev. W. J. Noyes led last evening at Farlow Lawn Baptist Church on Nations and Their Rulers. Tonight Rev. G. W. Matthews of First Methodist preaches Home Missions at First Baptist, with a cordial invitation to all.

The Evangelical Association Farlow Lawn Baptist Church W. J. Noyes First Baptist Church G. W. Matthews First Methodist

Bank Officers Elected at Southwestern Georgia Bank

Twenty Years Proof Tutt's Liver Pills praised for bowel health and overall cure. Bank of Southwestern Georgia holds annual stockholders meeting. J W Wheatley re elected president, E J Eldridge VP, A W Smith cashier, W Jones assistant cashier. Bank reports strong condition with bad paper written off. Pinkston Co announces new Cannon Ball Shoes. Wollford's Sanitary Lotion touted as quick itch cure. Eldridge druggist in Americus, Ga.

Tutt R. P. Smith Chilesburg Bank of Southwestern Georgia J. W. Wheatley E. J. Eldridge A. W. Smith HK. J. Derry W. B.c.dudley John C. Nicholson BH. R. Johnson A.W. Smith W. Jones

Shoes sale highlights low prices for children’s footwear

A local shoe retailer promotes low prices as a core feature attracting customers from various backgrounds. The department emphasizes children’s shoes as a leading line, claiming shoppers can save substantial money while benefiting from this key offering.

Ziegler Bros America Maine California Crossett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Americas Hopsox Deva Storr Pinkston Co G. T. Sullivan Alabama Windsor Hotel Nas Talia Finninger Company Jackson Street Americus, Ga Duncan's Store Oxford Bo Jess Asc United States Americis Florida Jennie D. North North Jacksonville Clara Roebuck Miss Roebuck Perry da Rembert's Drug Store Rembert’s Redding J. Davis Cannon Ball Shoes Wollford Amerisun, Gn Pinkston Company James Fricker Americus, Georgia Kersey Eee Wilton Frennemen, Fisnzn & Co Mart
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