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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1900
Page
4
We Are Ready When You Read presents Wash Goods and designers offering a wide summer selection. Prices feature deep discounts on fabrics like Wexford Dimites at 7c yd, Zephyr Gingham Novelties, and Lace Pattern Lawns, with a focus on fast colors, light weaves, and refined prints to entice customers seeking affordable, stylish gowns and fabrics.
Three Black Nixon brothers living near Americus face charges after alleged thefts tied to a junk market plan. Ed Nixon is said to have stolen a church stove amid inflated market schemes, while the other Nixon men allegedly stole a hog from farmer T. J. Frazier. Frazier fired a warning shot with a howitzer, and a warrant was issued yesterday for all three as they withdraw from the park and junk trade.
A large appreciative audience braved bad weather for the Schumann Quartets concert under Americas Lyceum at Glover's Opera House. Miss Pringle violinist Miss Bollcom reader Miss Tarrant harpist and Miss Osborn soprano delivered fine performances with generous encores.
E A Nelms once head of Nelms Racket Store Co and traveling rep for a Griffin pants firm was arrested on a larceny after trust charge by E Gresham. The alleged theft involves about 225 dollars worth of sample pants sold by Nelms on Hampton street, with his detention at the barracks and possible court action if settlement fails. Also noted is an advertisement for Green's August Flower with sample bottles at Davenport Drug Company.
A vintage advertisement promises a thriving appearance for women by using Electric Bitters to regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys and purify the blood. It claims benefits include nerves, bright eyes, smooth skin, and a rich complexion, with the product sold for 50 cents at E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
The Hubert Labadie company presents Faust Thursday evening at the opera house. Performers handle the parts cleverly with elaborate scenery and stage fixtures, making the production particularly attractive to fans of this unusual drama.
At 10 o'clock Sunday morning Mr. O. H. Roebuck and Miss Nellie Cross, both of this city, were married by Rev. S. O. Dean at the Clarke residence near the city in a ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends. The note ends with a reflective line about nature.
G Morgan Eldridge, longtime city engineer of Americus and former Defiance waterworks head, has accepted a lucrative position with the Nashville Street Railway Co at Nashville Tennessee. Americus native T J Felder is noted as general superintendent of the new enterprise. The item also includes an advertisement for Pain-Killer and Par n Kuzzn throat remedies.
A local seller reports a woman questioned why these handkerchiefs are priced at 5 cents. She notes each piece contains 12 percent linen value, claims they are pure Irish linen, fully bleached and hemstitched. Limited stock, not more than ten to a buyer, available Monday and Tuesday at five cents each.
First month of spring brings dresses near ready for wear as stocks reach full, fresh and inviting. Advert says Printed Dimities and Manila Lace Imperial Dotted Swiss Mull fabrics in 120 and 80 counts with pins and trims.
Irregular stock offered at one third to one half off regular prices. Sadie’s brand shoes and slippers advertised in broken lots with a range of sizes. Oxford ties, sandals, and heels valued at 2 dollars now selling at 1.25. Slippers available at 1.10 with leather, linen fabrics and various color options.
Three thousand yards of best standard prints are offered at reduced rates with short lengths selling at 37 cents per yard. White French Organdy, two yards wide, normally 40 cents per yard, will be offered here Monday and Tuesday at 24 1/2 cents per yard.
A crowd gathers in Savannah today as Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey arrive for a celebratory event. General Miles will join from Charleston, with an elaborate program planned. Dewey travels to Macon on Thursday then to Florida. Also an advertisement for Store No 115 Cotton Avenue with April possession.
In less than a month after opening subscription books the Walton Cotton Mill Company has $75,000 capital stock subscribed in written obligations. Only $4,200 of the new stock was subscribed from Walton county though Monroe has a $150,000 mill built by home capital. A stockholders meeting is set for next Monday to perfect the organization.
Announcements for re election as ordinary sheriff tax receiver and deputies in Sumter County under the Democratic primary draw support from local voters. Candidates pledge faithful duty and seek Democratic party backing.
The city plans a large October street fair in Macon under mayor and council. The event named Half Mile o Lighta by Mayor Smith aims to be the Souths greatest street fair, free to the public and organized on an elaborate scale.
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