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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
5
Local notices report Americus may add a canning factory and another manufacturing enterprise while fruit crops rot in fields near the Flint River area. Harvests suffer from heat and drought as officials address relief, Mar 19 notes a fatal shooting near Slappey plantation and a non arrested Gwynes.
Americus residents anticipate a grand barbecue feast at Mossy Dell near Leesburg hosted by Lee Democrats in honor of Gov. Terrell. Governor-elect Joe Terrell, Secretary Phil Cook, Commissioner O B Stevens and other state dignitaries will attend as special guests, with Americus representatives named among local attendees. The event, set for Friday next, promises a superb meal and festive array for hundreds of attendees.
A fragmentary item notes a cure for a pressing condition. The unreadable text limits specifics but suggests a medical breakthrough or treatment development with possible association to a team or organization. No clear dates or names are legible.
H. H. Clark died suddenly Sunday evening at home, with unconfirmed cause possibly natural or opiate overdose. Aged man, survived by wife, a son, and two daughters. Former Central Railroad supervisor, severed ties with the road last week. Funeral held yesterday afternoon.
A steady stream returns from Myrtle Springs as new guests prepare to occupy the cottages. Mrs. Tallis’ party leaves today and a congenial group from Americus and Oglethorpe led by Mrs. E L Bell will take their places. Attendees include Misses Janie Lewis Hattie Wimberly Lucile Greer Ethel Taylor Yonah Buchanan Jessie Davenport Myra Westbrook Josie Jordan May Davis Kate Poole Allie Meg Kleckley and Messrs Dudley Gatewood W Dykes Childers Callaway Bert Small Neon Buchanan Lee Hansford among others, promising a lively resort stay.
Miss Sallie E. Wimbish and Mr. D. W. Brosnan were married Sunday evening at the Wimbish home on Forrest Avenue in a Catholic ceremony conducted by Rev. Fr. Schadewell. The couple, widely known locally, left for their Albany home that night amid well wishes from friends.
A crowded social column lists Mrs. Edward Ryals in Rome after visiting her sister in Macon and Sheriff EL Bell returning home from White Sulphur Springs. Several locals travel to mountains or longer visits in Bainbridge Milledgeville Columbus and Atlanta areas. Names include Miss Ethel Baisden Minnie Harper J W Brown Mamie McCall Minnie Johnson Albert Hinton Alice Massey Susie Barrow and others visiting or visiting from nearby towns and plantations.
A fragmented testimonial praises a product named Mystic Cure for rapid relief and life improvement. The note mentions a person from Haller and an Eldridge, a Dr. Dragagiat, with references to a bed and months past, suggesting medical or remedial claims.
The Third District Convention of Georgie Masons meets in Americus in two weeks from July 23. About three hundred Masons are expected, with Americus Lodge No. 13 and Connell Lodge 95 hosting. prominent Masons from across the state will attend and help with plans for visitors and entertainment.
The Central Railroad reports peach shipments up to yesterday exceed last year’s pace with Elberta oranges. Elberta crop will move in trainloads next week. President Egan promotes the Emma peach as Elberta’s superior due to finer grain and flavor, predicting it will extend the peach market after Elberta ripens and fades.
A cryptic note appears in a local page fragment seeking a missing item or person. The garbled text hints at a riddle or name puzzle and leaves readers guessing the intended subject and location.
Miss Oly Hill of Atlanta, formerly of Americus, claims the $144,000 found with Charles Hill in Groton Dakota. He died in a hospital there leaving $2,000 cash and a safe containing $142,000. Hill was said to be an eccentric Georgia native who lived in Australis mines before returning to Dakota. Oly Hill says her father disappeared before her birth and she was raised by relatives in Americus. Authorities will determine if she is a niece or daughter of the Americus Hill brothers and share the fortune with potential heirs.
A vintage advertisement promotes Smith's Bare Kidney Care with a bold promise of healthy kidneys and perfect health. The copy urges readers to try the bottle and be convinced, noting the druggist sells it for 60 cents.
A Seaboard fruit train departed Americus carrying twenty cars loaded with melons and six with Elberta peaches valued around 20000 dollars. The load was destined for the North and West as crews reported heavy activity through the night due to the early-morning schedule.
Arch Conley and Dick Fleming were hanged in Salisbury on July 9. The trap sprung at 10:54 and both necks were broken. they died by 11:04. Conley, from Indian, was hanged for a murder in November last year. Fleming for a February county assault. Fleming confessed but exonerated Rich Blanton, who got a two week respite from Governor Aycock.
Buenos Aires reports that Argentina and Chile have signed a convention to define the objects of their recent treaties, providing for arbitration and limitation of armaments to avert future complications. Public opinion approves the accord, and Argentina reaffirms neutrality in Pacific questions.
A fatal shooting occurs near Bremen Georgia when Reeves shoots at Whitmore who approached with a pistol. Bush, an unmarried 25 year old, is killed after a struggle at Mrs Sadler’s house. Coroner’s jury orders Reeves held on murder charge.
Fragmentary notes suggest ongoing speculation in the commons about Morgan's offer to the cabinet. The text references retirement and canal members, with implications the plan is under consideration. Key entities include Morgan and cabinet members, though details remain unclear.
A brief note reports on a teen named Sined involved in an art project featuring an erection themed display. The local arts council oversees the installation and schedules a public viewing at the community gallery. Community members express mixed reactions while authorities emphasize artistic expression within bounds.
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