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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
8
Sheriff Bell and Collector Dunn reported a swift response from delinquents paying taxes after 2,000 executions were issued. Levies by Sheriff Bell and Deputy Gatewood turned many small debts into revenue, with many owed by both black and white residents. Sheriff will continue levying until the executions are settled.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a slave to disease freed by Electric Bitters. He notes his wife was helpless for five years but after two bottles she can turn in bed and work. The remedy cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizziness. Guaranteed each bottle 50 cents at E J Eldridge.
Former Fire Chief Tom Smith of the Americas department is now totally blind with no hope of regaining sight, per a telegram from his wife to his brother Officer W. D. Smith. Once serving as chief, he moved with family to Tifton in January to pursue truck farming after retiring.
A Georgia bank markets itself by prosecuting criminals who targeted its funds. Davenport received twenty years in the mines for attempted cash theft. another white man got seven years for forgery. Two black men jailed last year also serve terms, and Albert Kline, white, is latest to join the bank’s chain gang, as the bank claims it serves the public good.
Albert L. Kline, convicted of cheating and swindling after passing a worthless draft for 75 dollars at the Bank of Southwestern Georgia, begins a twelve month term in the chaingang at Fleming's camp near Bainbridge. He faces six months in jail or a 300 dollar fine in addition to restitution.
An advertisement proclaims Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing remedy for spring use. The California Fig Syrup Co claims sole manufacture and lists druggists selling at 50 cents per bottle.
George F. Cooper Lodge Knights for Pythias will entertain a delegation of visiting Pythians at Castle Hall this evening. The program includes long form third degree and possibly other degrees. Cooper Lodge members are urged to attend and join in the work and entertainment for the Lumpkin visitors.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure to restore health and vigor for mental focus and physical energy. It claims enhanced brain and body function with a tonic effect, offered at 25 cents per bottle through EB J Eldridge s drug store.
Information applied to J. N. Carter at Perry and Brown for Americus grist mills and wood yard services.
An advertisement touts Quickly Asa Cirrens as a remedy that cures kidney disease cleanses and strengthens the liver stomach and bowels attributed to Dr. E J Eldridge.
Central of Georgia Railway offers round trip tickets at one first class fare for travel from Hilton Albany Fort Gaines Georgetown Columbus and intermediate points. Tickets on sale April 22 and 23 with final return limit April 29. Contact any agent for details.
Opened a line of Percales, Ginghams, Maslins and White Goods. Thousands of yards of Hamburg Edgings and Valenciennes Laces in varied styles. Ladies' Hose and Infants' Woolen Hose offered at deep discounts. Stock includes Black Serge, Pebble Cheviots, Unfinished Worsteds, Brillantines, Mohairs, Henrietta Cloths, with prices made very attractive.
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