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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
8
Early winter previews highlight wash and white goods in brightness and freshness. The store emphasizes profit pruning as a feature of special selling events for ahead customers, stating liberal treatment for early buyers benefits both seller and buyer.
We Are Ready When You Read Wash Goods feature bold season showcase with calicos Dimites gingham novelties and voile fabrics. Highlights include 7c yd Calicos 8c yd Tet Atty styles 15c yd Velour patterns 12c 14c yd Lace Pattern Lawns and sheer Nainsook plus fine linens and batistes all offered at low everyday values to entice spring shoppers.
Washington March 18 The adjutant general of the military organizations of the states will confer in this city to press Congress for increased militia appropriations. Current $100,000 allotments for arms and equipment would be raised to 4,000,000 yearly to speedly equip citizen soldiers for any service the government may require.
At the morning session Mr. Allen of Nebraska denied a Washington cable report claiming he had repudiated free coinage. He asserted his stance remains the party platform of free and unlimited coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio for both gold and silver.
A British government note prepared for publication within days is described by the St Patrick's correspondent. The note addresses Kruger and Germany, and is drawn up with czarist approval. Details are scarce, but it signals a cautious escalation and a formal stance against Britain.
Victor Smith, a young white man, was arrested here by Sheriff McArthur and Deputy Bell at the request of Valdosta's chief of police. He was brought back to Valdosta yesterday by Sheriff Passmore who said Smith is wanted there for a breach of law committed about a year ago.
A mob shot Charles Humphries to death near Columbus Georgia after he attempted to assault a 16 year old girl in her home. He was captured after a pursuit, confessed to the attack, and was killed by the mob. Separate items note South Carolina charter approvals and Admiral Dewey welcome plans in Memph is and surrounding areas.
Announcement of Capt John A Cobb for the office of ordinary of Sumter County and his long service to Americus and Sumter. He served on the city council county board of commissioners and board of education and helped establish the public school system and fund courthouse and city hall. A Confederate veteran he pledges faithful business like administration if elected.
Brass thieves remain at large stealing water plugs brass fixtures from steam pumps at an ice factory and brass taps from fire plugs in residences. Police watch ongoing after a thief was jailed ten months in the chain gang for stealing a church stove and selling it as junk.
Officials of the Southern Pacific Railroad, including President Collis P. Huntington, were lavishly entertained at a Galveston Chamber of Commerce banquet described as a notable Texas seaport event. Eugene A. Hawkins Jr., formerly with American and now a prominent Texas attorney, was among the honored speakers. His subject was The Haven of the GalI.
An advertisement argues cheap cough remedies fail for severe lung troubles. It recommends Boschee's German Syrup as the universal cure, claiming it heals, fights germ disease, reduces inflammation, aids ex pectoration, and ensures rest. Davenport Drug Co. offers sample bottles.
Dr J W Jones a former Americus resident died recently in Florida where he had been for some time. He originated numerous medicines and remedies and was known in many Southern towns for selling them. He was a genial gentleman and his death will be widely mourned.
J H Daniel enters the race for Sumter county treasurer with a formal morning announcement. He is described as a respected citizen trusted across the county and urged to be supported at the upcoming primary. In a separate note an advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm claims relief from catarrh and a decongestant effect.
The Central railroad completes a modern passenger depot in Americus Georgia surpassing earlier city stations in design and finish. Built of grey brick with granite trim, steel roof towers and handsome interior, it marks a proud moment as water gas and electricity are connected and final inspections conclude.
A lively chicken fight scene drawn by Atlanta sportsmen shifts to a secluded Fort McPherson reservation where local authorities concede no jurisdiction. Soldiers and civilians, including lawyers bankers merchants and several city councilmen, attend Sunday bouts amid immunity from law enforcement.
A local draggist E Eldridge advertises Bukien Alpha Valve as a universal cure for skin eruptions including old running fevers ulcers boils bruises burns and chapped skin. The box claims rapid relief and guarantees a cure at 250 per box.
Mr George Duncan returned from Prattville Alabama reporting a devastating blaze that wiped out the business district. Only one of twenty two stores remains with losses he estimates at eight to ten thousand dollars and three thousand dollars insured. Dr J G Duncan, a leading Prattville merchant, was among the heavy losers. The fire started in an old vacant store and is believed accidental.
A vintage advertisement asserts beauty follows health as Electric Bitters cures stomach liver and kidney troubles, purifies the blood and steadies nerves. It claims clearer skin and a velvet complexion for weak invalids, urging purchase at E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store for 60 cents.
An ad urges a nice Lea Street home at a very low price with a single down payment, suggesting financial ease. It warns a tumbler of whisky is less desirable than a mortgage, quoting a salesman named M Callaway.
Governors Beckham and Taylor traveled to Frankfort after a quiet Sunday in Louisvi s. the Democratic side filed a demurrer with Judge Field. The hearing focuses on three questions about Beckham’s age, Goebel’s resignation timing and death, and whether Beckham was sworn in as governor. Attorneys Zack Phelps and Helm Bruce represented the parties as the judge prepares a prompt ruling.
The House sent the pension appropriation bill to conference with conferees Barney of Wisconsin McLeary of Minnesota and Bell of Colorado appointed. debate on Puerto Rican appropriation bill followed with moves to nonconcur or concur in Senate amendments and notes on Dingley Tariffs for Puerto Rico. A closing line remarks on pessimism from harvesting wild oats.
John Bailey, jailed on a charge of attempting to assault Miss Snellgrove, was dragged from Marietta jail Saturday night by a mob and shot. He sustained fatal wounds to the spine and chest, with multiple bullets elsewhere. The mob left him and fled. the sheriff later found him and called for aid.
A disastrous slide on a central railroad near Jackson Mississippi about midnight last night delayed all trains for several hours. Southbound passengers and freight now move to New Orleans via the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line.
Chicago March 19 The executive committee of the International Association of Machinists and the administrative council of the National Metal Trades association hold a last effort at settlement. If no accord is reached machinists will leave the city to plan a nationwide strike, with arbitration rejected until Chicago strikers return to work.
A March 13 dispatch reports a disastrous fire at the coke ovens and iron works in Embreceville Tennessee destroying the Foundry machine shops and shops connected with the iron furnace plant. The loss is about 100000 dollars with insurance unknown. The plant is part of the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke company network.
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