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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
4
Much of the summer sewing is done by lookers head folks in late winter months. Begin to show these wash goods in brightness freshness and purity to help store patrons who are forehanded. Profit pruning features in these selling events. liberal treatment for early buyers benefits us and the customers.
We Are Ready When You Read offers wash goods, color, and a wide range of fabrics. Blenders present artful cotton textures with fast colors, featuring Calg yardage, Wexford Dimites, Zephyr Gingham, novelty prints, and crisp white goods. Prices range from 7c to 200 per yard, highlighting linen de Inde, Persala Lawns, Batistes, and lace patterns.
Charlies A Chambliss seeks the Sumter County Superior Court clerkship, subject to the Democratic primary. A young man of integrity and business skill, born and raised in Sumter, he has long supported the Democratic Party and enjoys broad local backing.
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Third congressional district meets in Americus on Thursday, March 23, to set the primary election date and address district matters. E. B. Lewis is the only declared candidate for congress so far, with others possible after the call. Chairman T. A. Collins urges full attendance from all thirteen counties.
A Sumter county farmer reports that farmers will not plant large cotton crops due to persistent rain delaying farm work. Certain Fifteenth district grower says no acreage increase is planned. Grain planting is up, crops look strong, but cottonseed shortages and high prices may force reduced acreage if early planting is hurt.
Mr. Fred B Arthur, returning from Atlanta, has been appointed oil inspector for the Americas district by State Commissioner of Agriculture O B Stevens. He succeeds Capt John A Cobb whose term expires soon. Arthur's appointment is well received by his many friends who congratulate him.
The funeral of David A. Dudley was held at Bethel Baptist church with many prominent local Black leaders and colored societies taking part. The procession to the cemetery stretched long, reflecting the deceased’s standing in the community. Messages of condolence and tributes followed as attendees paid respects.
The Sumter County Agricultural Society held its annual officer election despite heavy rain. Judge J. Harper Black declined re election as president. George H. Sieg was chosen president with J L Chamblisa as vice president D C N Burkhalter secretary and J E Ballivan assistant secretary. Delegates to the state society meeting at Dublin in August were George H Sieg and W M Pilcher with H H McKellar and W A Wilson as alternates.
White French organdy, two yards wide, regular price four shillings per yard, offered here Monday and Tuesday at 24e per yard.
An old advertisement claims beauty depends on health, praising Electric Bitters to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and purify blood. It promises strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth skin, and a rich complexion, targeting women as harried invalids and endorsing BE. J Eldridge's Drug Store as the seller.
Stockholders gather this afternoon at 4 in the Hotel Windsor writing room to elect officers and a board of directors as the company maintains assets after selling its former hotel.
The advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the largest gale of medicine in the civilized world. It claims mothers and grandmothers relied on it for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. It asserts it cleans the system, stops fermentation, regulates the liver, and alleviates headaches and nervous symptoms with a few doses. Sample bottles available at Davenport Drag Company.
An owner states he will quit the retail grocery business, offering the entire stock and fixtures at cost for cash due to not finding a buyer. The stock is described as large with a possibly the best assortment in the state, all fresh and new. Trade customers are invited to call early to secure groceries at cost and fill their pantry.
Volcanic eruptions are grand but skis eruptions rob afe of joy. Bukien's Arnica Salve cures many ailments including ulcers boils felons corns warts chapped hands chilblains and piles. Drives out pains and aches, 250 abox. Sold by E Eldridge, druggist. For Rent Store No 115 Cotton avenue, now occupied by John L Harper. Possession given April 1. "Apply to J to Roney. 2001
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