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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
5
A Black burglar hid under a bed at 524 Lamar Street, found by homeowner Mr. Underwood. In a hand to hand struggle the intruder nearly tore his shirt before dashing out a window into the street. Neighbors and officers on lookout, odor reported to reveal presence.
A vintage advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube caused by catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for an incurable case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes related Hall's Family Pills, urging readers to send for free circulars.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Council to Dr. 8 H. McKee will be announced by Mr. and Mrs. Malcomb B. Council. The ceremony occurs at the Council home on Felder Street Rees Park on July 20 at 8 o clock. The couple’s social prominence makes the event of wide interest in Americus.
An old advertisement touts Johnson's Tonic as a superb Grip cure that drives out poison from the system. It claims to act within an hour, neutralize effects, remove danger within a day, and restore health within a week with ruddy cheeks. Price is 50 cents if it cures.
A country wagon carried two neatly packed cotton bales into Americus on Lawar Street, sparking rumor that Georgia markets had top cotton prospects. Locals discussed politics and gossip as the scene formed, while the bales were prepared for sale in town.
An advertisement-like snippet touts HERBINE as a cure for biliary poisoning and liver disorder symptoms. It promises restoration of sat ural functions and energy, claiming to revive cheerfulness, strength, happiness, and life. Product by Jobe R Hudson at a price in cents.
The Times-Recorder reports no removal of Seaboard Railway shops from Americus. Rumors of moving all shops to Portsmouth are denied. foundry and repair work continue locally with few layoffs. Agreement with the city would revert property to donors if shops were removed, and the paper asserts Americus will retain the shops.
The article describes a mob at Bagley’s gin store after a chaotic excursion. An unloaded pistol discharged, injuring one man and damaging property as noise and gore spilled into the street. Citizens at the court house were disturbed while labor demobilization and excursion labor impacts are noted, including 160 men traveling to Savannah and eighty not heard from.
At Bainbridge the colored Grand Lodge of Georgia Knights of Pythias elected James W Russell of Star Lodge Americas again for the second time as grand vice chancellor. He is praised as honest and capable, trusted by both white and colored friends to fulfill high duties. Also included is an ad for White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it cures worms in children with a price of 25 cents.
Smith and Balsh, machinists, remain jailed for inability to post a 50 bond to await trial on several misdemeanor charges. Struck between them and three local strikers, they face weeks longer in jail due to their status as reluctant witnesses. A stray ad for Ballards Snow Liniment notes its use for cuts and burns, with prices 5 and 50 cents.
Mr. Ed Speer plans a thoroughly equipped flouring mill two miles north of Americus using the Parker mill water power. The mill house will be rebuilt with the best machinery after Speer’s inspection of wheat regions in the West. Berbine liver remedy pitched with price five cents by Jehu lt Judson.
City council urged to supply provisions to quarantined detainees. Demands list elaborate meals and delicacies, while officials send basic rations like meat and sow belly. Article notes widespread deaths from constipation and other diseases, promoting K K K Pills at 25 cents.
Eshton Buchanan reeled in a huge catfish caught on a sethook in Muckalee Creek above Magnolia Dell. The sight at Buchanan's store drew crowds and swayed believers in the Jonah tale among skeptical locals.
A promotional note touts pills as a guaranteed cure for constipation. It warns the reader to avoid griping and claims constipation is the root of many diseases.
Aaron Cohen completed the purchase of the Murphey store building on Lamar Street for 35900. The property had housed D Pearlman for years and the third floor served as a Masonic hall until Planters Bank Building completion, after which the Masons moved.
An ad offers a 70 saw Pratt gin and feeder for sale with cheap wallsell options. For more details write or call Saurravinne Gissisa Co at Smithville Ga.
Mrs. Athalia J. Irwin of Columbia will conduct a four day meeting at the Church of the Redeemer starting the 21st and running through the 28th. Cure cold in head. Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine eases head cold and sore throat.
A noted purchase on Jackson Street transfers a handsome residence owned by Mr Solin. The buyer is unidentified with partial spelling errors in the record. The sale price appears to be around S10 in the corrupted entry.
For relief and comfort to Asthea Coussein s Honey of Tar has no squal rice 2hand Nets Jehu R Hodson.
State Treasurer Park states that over half of Georgia bank deposits are held by farmers, with the southern region averaging 73 percent. He asserts widespread agricultural ownership after visiting banks and reviewing state records.
Farmers of Sumter County may thresh wheat at a moderate cost. For details contact W. K. Speer, P. O. Box 6, Auburn, Ga.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a patent medicine labeled One Day Cold Cure sold alongside throat remedies and laxatives. The readable text references Bere motts Chiavlates Laxative Quinine and an unclear claim about ease of use.
Three Jerseys two years old with calves priced at 30 cash. Heifer calves 310. Money refunded in thirty days if stock unsatisfactory. Address John W. Shiver Americus. Also note about public notices and unrelated local weather and crime mentions with indiscriminate names.
A distressed wife senses calamity as her wedding ring slips off with age and illness pervading the family. An Ontario testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to regulate menstrual issues, heal ulcers, boost strength, ease childbirth, and aid nursing mothers, ending with praise from Mrs. John Cooke. A Ladies Laxative, Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, is noted as a simple dose.
Conference between steel corporations and the Amalgamated Association of Steel and Tin Workers resumes at Hotel Lincoln in Pittsburg. Leaders express optimism for a quick settlement, with Shaffer warning against further delays as talks resume after lunch and expected to continue at 2 PM.
In a July report from Asuevillr North Carolina, striking machinists and sympathizers allegedly manipulate locomotive steam vents to stall trains. A Seneca South Carolina incident delayed a passenger run until the afternoon after a steam release caused an engine to shut down. Repair costs are noted as substantial.
A Lexingen, Kentucky man named M. A. Hogarty suffered yellow jaundice with skin and eye discoloration and severe illness. After failing to improve with doctors, he took two bottles of Electric Bitters and reports being wholly cured. The letter promotes the remedy for stomach, liver and kidney complaints, available at 50 cents from E. J. Eldridge Drug Store.
A report from Missouri details the fatal shooting of A. Rogerson aboard or near a Union Pacific train near Wainsstra, Wye. The suspect, H. Copeland, a former launderer, was arrested in South St Josephy Mo. Authorities note the incident and mention possible motive or escape attempts, but details remain unclear.
A garbled drugstore ad or satirical snippet mentions a Poor Millionaire in London unable to digest fowl and references a “King's New Life Pills” offered by E. J. Eldridge. The text mocks thieves who stick together and hints at money back guarantees.
Kansas City July 13 An unrestful mob threatens to mob the county jail after the assault on Grace Davis four. Rotses Holland Maupin and Roberts are in custody. Police fear further trouble as authorities seek to identify Maupin and restore order. Guards protect the jail while trials set for July 22 in the ongoing case.
From Alaska via Homer to Dutch Harbor reports thirty deaths from measles on St Paul Island and seventeen deaths on St George Island during the past winter. The USS Concord, sailing from Manila, was to depart July 3 for Point Barrow with supplies and to aid the revenue fleet. The Concord may relocate a reindeer herd and officers plan to bring Aleut children to Carlisle Indian School. Additional ships and missions are noted, including the Warren and Dr Newhall’s delegation to Nome. San Francisco dispatch dated July 13.
Eighty five mules loaded for export from Memphis destined for South Africa under a Hint agents purchase. The stock includes larger draught animals and work mules priced between eighty five and one hundred dollars per head, with the British government influencing prices overseas. A Brazilian balloon trial and Carnegie Library funding also appear in the clipped text.
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