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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
8
GEO D WHEATLEY markets economy as the season shifts to winter goods with pronounced price reductions. The ad touts easy spending, trade economy, and noticeable discounts on staple lines to attract customers.
A dead end collision between two freight locomotives Nos 1470 and 1478 near the 16 mile post north of Byron wrecked engines and loaded cars. The crash delayed the Americus trains by about two hours and blocked the line until midday. No lives were lost though a colored fireman was slightly injured. traffic resumed once the wreck was cleared.
The marriage of Mr. A. E. Hines and Miss Angely took place at the bride's home in Abbeville yesterday morning. The ceremony drew a large friends’ gathering, with Mr. and Mrs. Hines later departing for their Americus home. The bride, caltared and charming, won widespread praise as Mr. Hines, a popular Sea Board engineer, was congratulated by friends from Savannah to Montgomery.
Rev Leroy G Henderson, returning from Montgomery, has received the formal call from the Presbyterian Church at Griffin to become pastor. He has not yet replied but appreciates the honor and will consider the offer. It may take several days to reach a conclusion. Also an ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and other ailments at E J Eldridge's drug store.
Mr and Mrs 8 Broadhurst will move today from the Windsor Hotel to their Barlow street residence and soon be at home to friends there. Prof A G Miller and family will reside with Mrs Miller's sister on College street. Nordley is promoted as a preventive for lung troubles as Forey s Honey Ant-Tan. John R Hudson Fine Jersey cow. Apply to Mrs B W Smithwick 205 Barlow street.
The advisory board meets in Atlanta on Friday to decide whether to use the 20000 dollar state military appropriation for a summer encampment. The Americas Light Infantry and others may join Griffin Camp Northen if the board approves. If Griffin’s deed of gift is withheld, the land could be reclaimed and the program altered. The governor asks the board to resolve the land use and funding plan.
Prof W C Toole died yesterday morning at his brother in law George Poole’s residence five miles from the city. He suffered heart trouble and his death came as a shock to family and friends. He taught in a county school and was well known in Americas area. He was about thirty five, eldest son of the late Col W T Toole of Sumter. A young wife and child survive him. Funeral services are at Oak Grove cemetery at 10:30 this morning.
A mother credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving her little boy from a severe croup attack. She recalls buying a bottle from A. E. Steere of Goodwin, South Dakota, and giving doses every ten minutes until the child began to improve after expelling phlegm. She urges others to use the remedy, noting her belief the boy would not be alive without it.
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims it cures chilblains damp feet and swelling. Sold at all drug stores for 25 cents.
The notice proclaims an annual clearance sale beginning Monday morning. It emphasizes that advertised reductions are real and not fake, asserting the store's need to sell to pay staff and earn a living. It frames the sale as the genuine annual event and assures customers of honest discounts.
Advertises a local store’s black goods selection with discounted yard prices across multiple grades including 50c, 75c, 90c, 81, 1.25, and 1.50 items. Claims the store offers better options nearer than rivals in the region and urges customers to compare.
Local retailer announces steep discounts on flannels and cloths. 50c fancy flannels drop to 25c per yard, 65c plain flannels to 45c, $1 pruonella to 75c, $1 broadcloth to 69c, $1.25 Melrose to 89c, $1.25 broadcloths to Lie, and woolen skirtings to 89c or 98c. One table of dress goods cut from 150c to 25c. Another table, formerly 75c to 1, closes at 50c.
Retailer slashes prices across a broad range of taffeta silks. 75 cent colored silks drop to 50 cents per yard. 85 cent and four dollar colored silks fall to 69 cents. Louisene silks drop to 69 cents. 36 inch black taffeta leader lowers to 1.25 now 1.00 per yard. Various black corded silks reduced this week further.
A small ad lists price cuts on various fabrics including Outing Cloths, Ginghams, Prints, Percales, Canton Flannels, Bed Tickings, Cambries, and Sheetings. Prices range from 3 to 74 cents per yard with several items reduced from higher markers. Local shoppers are urged to buy now while sales last.
A local clearance advertises remaining white goods stock including a mix of small pieces some slightly soiled yet fully usable. The sale promises great sacrifices with multiple white goods specials across assorted lots.
A household sale advertises wide reductions on table damask towels napkins doilies Marseilles and crochet bed spreads sheets pillow cases blankets eider down comforts and similar linens. The notice emphasizes large discounts across all goods of this character.
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