17 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
A local clearing sale announces numerous small lots with varied sizes. The auction emphasizes cutting profits to move stock and ensure a bona fide sale, inviting buyers to inspect the assortment and take advantage of the favorable terms.
The retailer promotes a straightforward sale offering regular men’s suits overcoats trousers and children's wear at cut prices with no sensational claims, stressing practical value and savings for patrons.
A talent writer Mrs FE Tinney of San Antonio Texas endorses Peruna after six bottles cured her nasal catarrh with symptoms never returning. Mrs Ellen Nagle of Green Bay Wisconsin reports rapid relief from a bad cold after choosing Peruna over a doctor. Peruna tablets are sold for those who prefer solid medicine.
In Americus the birthday anniversary of General Robert E. Lee will be observed next Saturday. The Daughters of the Confederacy arranged a program at Odd Fellows hall on Lamar street with Dr. F. B. Gregory delivering the address and Prof. E. H. McNeil directing music. A luncheon of hot coffee and sandwiches will follow for veterans and guests. Memorial exercises begin at 11 o'clock and last about an hour.
Capt Cobb informs the public that pensions will be paid this year without written applications. A certified list will be sent to Commissioner Lindsay in Atlanta on February 1. After verification, Sumter County pension payments will be mailed, with first quarterly pensions available mid February to March at the office.
Local tale from Sumter describes a hidden river bottom copper still near Americus used for illicit spirits. Two squirrel hunters were fired upon from ambush near the site, prompting a scare before the still sank with a long chain. The piece notes uncertainty about legality and the still’s fate likely turning to turpentine.
Members of Camp Sumter 642 UCV are requested to meet at the courthouse at 10 30 Saturday morning next the 18th for exercises commemorating the birthday anniversary of General Robert E Lee by order of H T Davenport Commander
The Georgia Division UDC offers a gold medal for the best essay by white students under 18 on 1862 in the Confederacy. Essays 1000 to 15000 words must be written Feb 14–21 and sent to local or county committees by March 1. Reading list and a $5 gold prize accompany the award effort to promote Civil War study.
A curious Americus report notes no blind tigers open for business amid a cold wind and scarcity of liquor. Police say the hunt continues as the town grapples with dwindling supplies laid away before year’s start and rising demand for malt stimulants.
A historic stock taking sale begins January 11 at 8 30 a m offering discounts across coats suits and skirts. This season's suits priced 20 to 25 are cut to 7 50 and a wide range from 10 to 15 become 3 to 7 50 with many pieces reduced to under 5. Children coats and misses suits also slashed, with several items under 2 98 and skirts from 1 00 to 1 50. The store promises further reductions on waists petticoats and related items and urges swift purchase as prices are presented as losses to move stock.
Society note reports the marriage of Miss Etta Brown to Louisville journalist Emanuel E Straus at Temple B'nai Israel in Albany. Attending were Miss Ettie Adler of New Haven maid of honor and Mrs Harrold Hirsel of Atlanta as matron of honor. The groom's brother Ernest Straus served as best man and several Brown and Straus relatives were ushers. The couple left by the Central train for Louisville.
The Seattle Exposition faces denouncement as un fair yet proceeds with bold plans to stage the largest fair yet, aiming to attract crowds and publicity despite opposition from the Philadelphia Press.
Hon E B Lewis of the Third District declares war on the alleged fertilizer trust. Though conservative and not a vocal trust baker, he supports government investigation and punishment if unlawful practices are disclosed, highlighting the toll on farmers and the gin industry.
Sparks from a dikin stove caused a small fire to flare on the roof of Mr. H. B. Everett’s residence. The incident prompted a brief alarm but no injuries were reported as neighbors assisted and the blaze was brought under control.
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