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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1900
Page
4
A lively promotion showcases cotton textiles and fashion fabrics for summer wear. Highlights include calicos at 76 per yard, percale selections, ginghams, lace pattern lawns, Irish dimities, and linen blends. Many items boast fast colors, fine textures, and modest prices. Brands and sellers named include Wexford Dimitea and Tolle J Nord.
J W Mize has entered the race for Sumter tax receiver. He previously served several years in the office with careful, capable service. The article notes strong support from hundreds of friends as his formal announcement appears this morning.
The Young Men's Democratic League of Sumter county plans a Tuesday meeting at City Hall with speeches and an oratory program. The group has long supported Judge Allen Fort for congress and will host a later opera house gathering where Fort will respond to the club and announce his bid for the Democratic primary, to be set by the district convention on Thursday the 29th.
Americus may lose the Georgia and Alabama railway daily shoofly train to Ocilla if local merchants do not increase freight to justify continuing service. General Manager Gabbett notes a 30 day window is needed to extend patronage. many merchants have not met the obligation, risking the line's removal. The Times-Recorder urges merchants to honor the agreement to protect trade. Also notes Alfred C. Keiley opens a photograph gallery at 207 Forsyth Street and a Young Men's Democratic League meeting set for March 27 at 8 p.m. with three speeches by prominent Democrats.
J P Raiford announces for re election as tax receiver of Sumter County. He has served two terms with satisfaction and his friends will support him in the Democratic primary.
Capt John A vone drilled in his county plantation near De Soto and struck a clear artesian water stream at about one hundred feet after penetrating rock. The flow rose within a few feet of the surface and a number of artesian wells have since been established in that area.
Will C Furlow announces this morning his candidacy for clerk of the superior court of Sumter county He is a member of the local young democracy and is well known in Sumter town and county He cites thorough clerical knowledge as his qualification for the office
A local sale advertises 400 men s all linen collars at 5c to 6c, 15c collars, 85c shirts, 29c underwear, 69c draw ers, 19c silk bow ties, and substantial discounts on ladies Oxfords, percale, calicoes, damask, and organdy. Large quantities, limited to two days, with many items heavily reduced.
The Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee will convene Tuesday at 10 am in Chairman J B Pilabury's office to set the date for the county officers primary and establish election conditions. A date soon after the May 15 State primary is expected, giving candidates about two months to campaign.
An opinion piece promotes health as the path to attractiveness and suggests that constipation and kidney trouble spoil the skin. It touts Electric Bitters as the cure for stomach, fever, kidneys, and blood, claiming it yields strong nerves, bright eyes, and a smooth complexion, available for 50 cents at E. J. Eldridge's Drug Store.
In Sumter Amouncements column Judge J H Allen, long time clerk of Sumter Superior Court, is endorsed by supporters. He carried a gun from Manassas to Appomattox and fought valiantly for the South. If elected, his son H E Alten will remain deputy clerk.
Veteran Democrat Captain B F Markett seeks the tax receiver post in Sumter County to aid fellow Democrats in the upcoming primary. He pledges to help others attain office without personal gain and asks friends to support his candidacy. Includes an unrelated medical ad and a rental listing for 115 Catton Avenue.
E D Ansty announces the sale of his grocery stock and fixtures at cost for cash after failing to find a buyer. The stock is described as large, fresh, and among the best in the state. Trade buyers are invited to call and secure groceries at cost, with early call encouraged.
W A Rembert, a drug and seed dealer, operates at 118 Forsyth Street next to the post office. The terse entry notes a sale or listing tied to this address and business category.
Spring opening features Magnificent Foulard Silks in styles of 44 season at 75c to 1.25 yard Printed India and China Silks 39c to 65c yard Kaiki Wash Silks 50c to 59c yard Plain Taffeta Silks in 50 colors 75c to 90c Plain Jap Silks 20 to 24 inches wide 45c to 59c Black Silks in braces for skirts and fur suits 75c to 1.50 yard Handsome Black wool goods for skirts and suits at to date finishes.
We have opened the only line of ladies silk waists shown here. The waists come in popular colors and sizes and are beautifully made with fine fit and style. Come quickly to secure a waist before stock in sizes runs out.
In Everything new and up-to-date from spy yard and upwards, options include silk and leather pulley belts, drop stitch hosiery for ladies and misses, new handkerchiefs and gloves, fresh laces and embroideries, belt buckles waist sets cuff pins hats and hair ornaments. The shop promises variety, quality shine and popular prices to entice early selections.
Judge R L Smynard, receiver for Nelms Eucket Store Co, will sell the entire stock of said company on Lamar street to the highest bidder. The sale follows an order by Hon Emory Speer of the US District Court Southern District of Georgia dated 23rd inst. Advertisement and sale terms to be printed in The Times-Recorder next Tuesday.
A fragment advises seeking effective relief for severe throat and lung troubles, though the text is garbled. It suggests warmer climates as a possible remedy and contrasts cheap options with the need for something that relieves and cures serious health conditions. The passage appears to be an old medical note or advertisement snippet with unclear origins.
Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman of Milesburg Pennsylvania praises One Minute Cough Care as an effective remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat claiming it is pleasant for children and provides rapid relief. She recommends it to mothers as the only harmed remedy offering immediate results for pneumonia and bronchitis according to the ad fragment.
A garbled testimonial letter advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Doe Minute Cough Cure as effective for croup, coughs, colds, and grippe. Names include F P Moran Petersburg and J B Hudson and Dodson Macy. Also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers as liver and bowel remedy.
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