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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
5
A rambling Americus roundup notes local figures like Capt. Henry M. Stokes visiting, crops drying in Sumter, and Joe Terrell's birthday aligned with Georgia’s political scene. It mentions rainfall benefiting farmers, first cotton bloom, and early election dynamics. includes quips about Prohibition, local vendors, and upcoming events at the Amerione Club.
A patent medicine advertisement touts rapid relief from kidney and bladder distress within six hours using New Great South American Care. It claims prompt relief for bladder and back pain in both men and women, including relief of water retention.
Mr. G. Morgan Eldridge came back to Americus yesterday from Tampa Florida after two months of intensive business abroad. He resumes residence and holds large interests here, with many friends delighted by his return as a permanent and leading figure in the community.
Amos K Schumpert, a long respected Americus citizen aged eighty seven, died Monday after a prolonged illness. A Holland-born farmer and merchant, he served on the Sumter County Board of Commissioners and helped found the Universalist Church. He leaves a daughter Mrs J W Hightower and a widow Mrs Schumpert. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Universalist Church conducted by Rev William H McGlazgilz.
Health claim urges readers to take Smiths Sure Kidney Care to restore kidneys to a healthier state, promoted through druggist sales. It presents a general longevity promise and frames the product as a remedy for kidney health without citing clinical evidence or specific outcomes.
Memorial exercises held yesterday in Americus to honor recently deceased members drew large crowds. Judge Littlejohn adjourned court at 11 am to begin the service. E A Nisbet spoke for E P Hinton and Judge Charles B Crisp spoke for Welborn F Clarke. Other eulogies came from W A Dodson, Joseph A Ansley, J R Williams, County Solicitor Au-lay, and Judge Z A Littlejohn.
An old sale notice promotes a "Save Kidney Cure" by Uée Smith. It offers the remedy for 60 cents and markets it as a treatment for diseased kidneys. The ad uses urgent language and seeks quick customer claims.
William Clarke played a public safety role at a Black community cakewalk or campmeeting event but is now jailed as the court prepares to oversee proceedings. He allegedly took the item instead of a Bible and is accused of harming another Black person during the interlude before the benediction. He faces months in confinement and will miss future Sunday gatherings until the watermelon season ends.
A list of recent arrivals in Americus includes Nellie Tharpe of Ausdills visiting here Miss Lon Herndon at her home near the city Allie Ma Kieckley left for Dawson to visit relatives K Henderson of Richland on business Bill Hawkins of Atlants visiting relatives Ed O Speer returns to Americus improved in health Mrs Willis Glover of Jacksonville visiting relatives Mrs M S Rody of Sumter visiting daughter Mrs E G Buchanan Arthur Bylander leaves for Lake Butler Fla Prof Idus E McKellar home from Gravee Ga Prof Oatis Schneider Arkadelphia Ark visiting Americus Marion Hitt guest of sister Mrs EB Everett Judge J B Pilebury travels to Salem Ala E B Hornady and sisters Mra Mary Hornedy Bilaville and Mra Gilbert de Wolf Mexico City in Americus Mrs F A Hooper returns from Anniston Ala after brother Walter Callaway marriage Steve B Johnson Mery and Elam Johnson depart for extended trip through eastern states and New England
The druggists of Americus sign a written compact to discontinue the out rate system and adopt a uniform price scale on ample goods. Participating stores include Davenport Drug Co City Drugstore Remberts-Diese Dodsons Bridge Drugstores and J B Hudsons Drugstore. The move aims to curb losses and unfair competition across the trade. Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised as an antiseptic for cuts burns and bruises.
The Sumter Superior Court adjourned after a ten to eleven day term noted as busy. Eighty one grand jury indictments were returned, with twenty one in blind tiger cases underscoring rising illegal whiskey sales. Most criminal cases were transferred to the City Court, and verdicts of not guilty came in for only four trials. The grand jury offered significant recommendations to be published tomorrow.
The report describes a county court session with multiple sentences and crimes. Foley’s Honey and Tar for children appears as odd advertising amid court notes. Jerson Martin and Bill Hammond face new jail conditions after tampering with locks. Ed Davenport received two years for arson. Fayette Norton and Bill Hammond are linked to larceny. Fayette Norton and a Camp Meeting assault case are noted. The trial of blind tiger cases was addressed late.
A claimant thanks the Harrison Burial Association of Americus for funeral services for his father F. M. Williams, a long time member. He notes Williams paid dues, received a $100 burial, and praises Mr. Hawkins for assisting in selecting a casket after presenting the membership certificate.
Geo D Wheately presents a plain spoken public notice on honest advertising and straight dealing. The author emphasizes clear methods merchandise and prices while acknowledging occasional misses and urging mutual benefit for buyers.
Local retailer touts best equipment for dainty shirt waists with heavy discounts. White and colored waists valued at 1.00 to 1.25 now 75 cents, 1.00 to 1.50 marked down to 1.00, and finer lawn waists priced at 1.50.
Shopper notice lists white striped lawn at 5 cents per yard, 250 yards. A large assortment of checked dimity 12 to 15 cents with special prices. 500 yards of fine India lawn at 7 cents, all at sale prices.
A sale offers mens shirts from sturdy workwear to negligee styles. New stock includes white and colored shirts with or without cuffs in latest designs. Prices marked down from 75 to 1500 value to 50 through 96 cents, plus madras and pereale shirts with attached collars at half price.
Six pieces fine wool challies dark grounds with small figures regular price 250 and 0e special for Monding at 10 canta five pieces challies light grounds with small figures worth 200 special at 5 cents One lot fancy ribbons three to four mohies wide regular price 50 and 85c special sale at 15 canta Mens' fine Mainsook shirts and drawers good quality worth 60c special at 2 cents
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