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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
5
A busy Americus update notes garden work spurred by rain and warmth, with seeds at Hudson's drugstore. Elections loom from governor to mayoral races, while council and police board tensions spark discussion. Law and taxation topics mix with local business moves and upcoming troop encampments in May or June.
Sumter County commissioners at a special meeting ordered a return to the general or old road law, replacing the alternate system. They named 27 road commissioners, with three per district, to supervise work and rotate forces under Superintendent Lackey for roads and bridges restoration.
Warns that children are especially liable to burns cuts and bruises and that neglect can lead to blood poisoning. Promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as an unequaled remedy drawing out fire stopping pain and aiding wound healing. Includes testimonial quotes from James Mock and W A Remvert.
A wagon train from the country brought in hay baled for quick cash and yielded nearly a hundred dollars on a hundred bales. Nearby wagons on Cotton Avenue carried fifty bushels of peas sold at one to one fifty per bushel. The article notes these crops earned more profit than a few bales of cotton and reflects on differing farming methods.
J O McArthur of Americus recovered $1500 from proprietor O F Graham in Savannah City Court for injuries from a fall through an elevator shaft at the Padlaski House on July 13 190. He sued for 7150 and witnesses clashed over whether the elevator door was open.
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills wholly cured her two year sick headache. The claim appears in an advertisement noting relief from headache constipation biliousness at 23c a box at E J Eldridge’s drug store. Mrs Clayton Callaway leaves to join Mr Callaway in Bainbridge after visiting Mrs Harrold.
A crowd of visitors and locals appears in Americus with names from Buena Vista Chattanooga Pelham and Atlanta. Notable figures include Dr Mark Hollis and his brother Howell Hollis and Mrs W O Barrow, plus socialite Lillian King and many others visiting relatives or returning home.
Dr James W Kidd advertises a mysterious "Elixir of Life" that supposedly cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney blood and skin diseases as well as paralysis locomotor ataxia gout scrofula and more. The free to all offer promises remedies by return mail without risk and urges sufferers to state their ailment for delivery.
In Middlesboro a clash erupts as the Louisville and Nashville and the Mineral railroad rush crews to build across a junction first. Both sides mobilize construction forces with every laborer available, promising a dramatic finish within minutes of each other.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered lumbago for over a year and after using Cham berlain’s Pain Balm received complete relief while other remedies failed. Sold by all druggists.
It is reported superintendent John B. Ansley may accept an offer in another city with a higher salary. He has held the post for years and is considered capable, with a decision expected in the near term. Also notes views on nasal catarrah treatments praising Ely's Cream Balm as relief and cure.
Charles H. Pattison and John A. Parks of the Continental Creamery company have organized a national creamery trust to absorb major creameries nationwide. The National Creamery Company, capitalized at 18 million dollars, will be chartered in New Jersey with headquarters in New York and a Chicago branch. Pattison becomes vice president and manager, Parks runs eastern operations from Chicago, and Continental owns about 400 creameries and skimming stations across Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Oklahoma.
Neal Stanback, 18, was captured after assaulting 70 year old Elizabeth Prunlfer near Norfolk county. A grand jury swiftly tried and convicted him, sentencing him to hang on March 31. Judge Yorick announced the verdict amid mob tensions and no appeal was filed.
Unclaimed mail matter remains at Americus Georgia post office. Call for items within 14 days or they go to the dead letter office in Washington. Names include Adams Frank Brown Pearl Cook Mrs EB etc.
The stores of Thomas Carter and George Patton in Westminster were burglarized. Each safe was cracked and cash taken totaling 94 dollars from Carter and 52 dollars from Patton. Sheriff Moss used bloodhounds but rain hindered the search. no suspects identified.
Olivia Peterson of Coldwater Michigan claims thirteen years of incapacity ended by Mystic Life Renewer. She says it cured nervous troubles headaches and stomach problems and outperformed doctors patent medicines and Christian Science treatments. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist Americus.
An OCR fragment references medical or foot care products such as Allen's Foot-Ease and related remedies. The text appears to be an advertisement or catalog snippet from a historical newspaper page, noting brands and items without full context.
Governor McMillin offers a $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of unknown parties in the murder of John Hall, a 70 year old Hawkins county pensioner found with his head crushed in the road. Reward follows Attorney General Dana Harmon recommendation.
Ulysses G. Blair and his wife were arrested in San Francisco for passing counterfeit coins. Blair admits guilt and says his wife assisted him in distributing the coins, totaling about $600 a month. The fakes are described as highly perfect and were circulated at bookmakers at the Oakland race track. they will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Peacock.
News from Auckland reports the British bark Savemake wrecked on November 14 at Reno after sailing from San Francisco on October 9 bound for Queenstown. Part of crew at Tahiti and Heap, with the captain and three men missing. aid sent to the Savemake. Built at Stockton England in 1869, 1226 tons net, owned by R P Hodgens & Co Swansea.
Reports from McNall's Island say every one of the eleven escapees from the U S penitentiary was back behind bars by Monday night. The last four—James Moriarity Mike Williams Bruce Kenwright and J P Stewart—were seized near the earlier capture site without a shot. A sackful of chickens was found with the group.
Jacksonville Florida reports rapid redevelopment since last May fire. Fifteen hundred forty-one building permits issued for permanent and substantial structures, with most new buildings far superior to those destroyed. Workers are actively engaged across the city in reconstruction.
A dated by January 12 1902 document filed with the Georgia Secretary of State shows an incorporation petition for Plains Bank to operate in the town of Plains Sumter County. The promoters Oliver Olive Donald W Thomas Frank Suetveld and others declare capital stock of 815 000 and plan to use funds solely for corporate business under the charter provisions. The document includes sworn statements of proper signatures and verification by Secretary of State Philip Cook.
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