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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement extols new white goods fresh and tempting with no creases. It touts White Checked Nainsook at 60 yard, 40 Inch Lawn, Irish Dimities at 12 yard, Linen de Inde Persain Lawns Batistes and satin fiolah Welted Piques, Lace Pattern Lawns and more including various silks and linens priced by the yard.
Monroe Robertson who killed Har per Washington in Americus months ago has been captured by the sheriff at DeLand Florida and will be confined in Sumter county jail. Sheriff McArthur left for Florida to fetch him back. Washington's killer was seized days ago but requisition papers delayed transfer. The two met near Wheatley's variety works on Jackson street. the fatal shot ended Robertson's flight, and he eluded pursuing dogs. Sunday he is to be brought back.
Nearly a score of hopefuls line up for local offices as sheriff, ordinary, tax receiver, collector, and clerk of court races attract attention. Prospective bailiffs and justices also loom, with the Times-Recorder urging candidates to secure space in the announcement column as the lively campaign unfolds.
Farm folk were urged to hold spot cotton as if it were gold, amid expectations prices will surge to ten cents. The contract market rose with May and August futures gaining about twelve points, and dealers foresee further gains. In Americus no spot cotton was for sale as a few holders expect the top to come.
Dr Tapper rector of Calvary Episcopal church departs from the city today visiting Cordele Tifton and Vienna and will be absent from services until the following Wednesday He plans to return for the Lenten service Wednesday Thursday afternoon and Friday night and resume regular Sunday services on the fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Upon return he will use the Windsor Hotel as headquarters for the present.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to swiftly ease sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. The advertisement touts easy use, a 250 price, and money-back guarantee if not cured, with sale through K. J. Eldridge, a local druggist.
A sale offers Ladies' Oxford Ties and full size handkerchiefs in colored borders at low prices Monday and Tuesday. Handkerchiefs are not seconds and priced 15c and 20c with limits. shirts and night shirts offered at half to two thirds off regular prices. White goods and Torchon lace sale features discounted lace and embroidery with hundreds of yards at select low rates.
An ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. It claims to heal stimulate tissue destroy germ disease ease allay irritations and provide rest being marketed for years by druggists worldwide with sample bottles offered by Davenport Drug Co.
The Schumann Grand Concert and Operatic Company will perform at the city opera house next Monday evening under the Americus Lyceum. Tickets are reserved at Hudson's for 25 cents. box seats 100 dollars, parquet 75, balcony 50. Foley kidney cure advertised by Davenport Drug Co promises relief for kidney disease sufferers.
Local hunters fired a farewell volley at Bob White’s retreating forces as the shooting season ended yesterday. Hundreds of doves and partridges were killed on the final hunt. Doves may be shot again in August while partridges can be killed or trapped until next November. Citizens are urged to aid enforcement by reporting violations.
A Chicago man reports his wife suffered a severe lagrippe with a persistent cough. After trying Foley's Honey and Tar, she experienced immediate relief and was cured by a 50 cent bottle. Price 25? and Dr. Davenport Drug Co.
In the Central railroad freight yards yesterday morning a trainload of about 1,500 bales of cotton arrived, comprising 25 carloads consigned to the Americus Compress Co from points along the line. Americus is a major cotton market in southwest Georgia, with many bales sent to the press from Georgia and southern Alabama.
In Americus Georgia on March 15 1900 Mrs Fam M Wapurtass acknowledges receipt of check No 192258 for one thousand dollars in full settlement of policy No 419990 on her deceased husband life Insurance. She commends the prompt settlement. Also an advertising note promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from Davenport Drag Co.
The Labadie Company will present Faust at the opera house next Thursday evening with a magnificent production. A vast amount of special scenery will be used, promising a performance not surpassed by any other. Seats may be reserved starting Monday morning.
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