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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
6
In Americus a stranger tries to buy space by prompting a news item about his new grocery. The editor prints nothing, but the man orders goods on credit, then realizes the trick as the editor consigns the fake item to the waste.
An early 20th century health ad argues health hinges on blood quality and nutrition. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy to restore vigor for all ages, offering a free trial from Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
Mr. H. E. Allen formally announces his bid to fill the unexpired term as clerk of the Sumter County Superior Court. Backed by many friends, he has long served in the position with satisfaction and aims to win the upcoming primary. Egbert Allen is described as capable and popular and expected to run a strong race.
Governor Candler signed three treasury warrants on Thursday totaling about 680000 to cover pensions paid over the last six weeks. Warrants will take up individual pensioner warrants accumulated in the state treasury. Several widows on the pension roll will not receive pensions this year with only 740 left of the 200000 appropriation for widows.
W A Hines of Manchester La recounts near death from lung trouble after measles diagnosed as consumption. He credits Dr Kona's New Discovery for curing throat chest and lung issues. He praises its effectiveness and notes trial bottles free at E J Eldridge's drugstore with prices cited.
Americus awoke Saturday to three inches of fresh snow, ending gentle spring briefly as heavy winter storm gripped the city. Residents rolled snowballs in streets and downtown, while roofs held deeper drifts up to a foot. By day’s end, slush crept through sidewalks and melting began, marking Americus’s heaviest snow event on record.
The Twenty-Ninth Regiment, largely Georgia boys, sails from Manila tomorrow and will reach Atlanta in thirty days where the men will be mustered out of service. Some may stay in the Philippines to join the regular army, but most will return home. Georgia servicemen seek commissions in the regular army, and Congress members from Georgia and elsewhere report receiving many letters daily requesting help. The war department is preparing appointments, expected to be announced soon.
An ad touts Tutt's Liver Pills as producing head clarity digestion sleep appetite and longevity. It claims absolute cures for many ailments and markets the pills as a known fact with strong testimonial language. Sheriff Bell plans tax collection using about 2000 executions, targeting those in arrears and noting racial and voting impacts.
An advertisement touts Dr Krog's New Life Pulp as a remedy for stomach and liver issues, claiming it improves appetite digestion and bodily habit. It promises energy and health and lists a price of 25 cents at E J Eldridge's drug store.
Postmaster Smith received yesterday four petitions signed by several hundred families in the Roney and Friendship vicinity seeking a free rural mail route through the western Sumter area north of The Plains. He forwarded the request to Washington, expecting no difficulty in establishing the new line. The route would serve a densely populated region and aid the growing business along the four existing routes.
Captain Robert P. Tondee, aged 74, Americus resident and Civil War veteran, died yesterday after years of ill health. A native of Schley County, he led his company with the Schley Volunteers and is survived by his brother W T Tondee and relative Dr K T Bivins. Body sent to Ellaville for burial.
Pearl Reese and Eugene Shaw wed before about 400 guests when a sudden crash and fire startled the celebration. The mansion shook and flames broke out, but the wedding party escaped unharmed as the blaze was soon put out.
An old advertisement touts a quick cure for cold symptoms using Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine. Marketed as pleasant to take like candy, the product claims children cry for them and implies easy relief from head cold and sore throat.
In Americus the Mayor Protem G W Glover presided as judge in a police court maiden effort. He handled the case with calm authority while addressing Bill Jenkins, described as an heir to a throne in Africa, and addressing alleged damage to municipal peace.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed by West & Truax and Walding, Kinman & Marvel, wholesale druggists, Toledo. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
Washington's birthday was observed with exercises at New Era School six miles east of Americus. Principal D R K Gammage assisted pupils in essays and declamation as friends gathered to enjoy the program. Trees were planted on the campus in the afternoon.
A carload of cotton patch peaches in transit was taken to the depot. The Covey broke for Macka be swamp as the fleet footed gazelles fled. All were recovered except two, which may be frolicking to another county.
Americus saw three inches of snowfall the greatest yet, while passengers from Birmingham report eight inches on the level. Buena Vista, twenty nine miles west, has six inches. Forecasters call for a clear and colder day ahead.
Unclaimed mail matter at Americus Georgia post office in a February 21 1901 notice. Recipients have 14 days to claim before items go to the dead letter office. Names include Miss Leonora Jackson Mrs Malinda Jordan Mr James Williams and others. Postmaster Washington signs the notice.
The steamer Rio de Janeiro struck a hidden rock just outside the Golden Gate in dense fog and sank within 20 minutes. Pilot Jordan led boats to safety as passengers and crew scrambled for lifeboats, with reports placing the death toll from 50 to 150. Consul Wildeman of Hong Kong and family reportedly among the missing. rescue efforts continued at dawn.
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