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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
3
Unclaimed freight under trasfered property in Americus Georgia will be sold at the road's freight station in Avelus on June 6, 1899 at 9 o'clock a.m. The charges and advertising costs must be paid. W II MacFarland Auditor Savannah Georgia J T Gorman Auctioneer Claim Agent.
Judge Littlejohn reconvened the court to resentence Will Thornton, condemning him to death for the murder of his wife last August. The private gallows execution is set for June 1, to be witnessed only by officials, a physician, a minister, and the condemned man's chosen friends. Thornton, a about 30, offered no remark as the verdict was reread, presenting a stoic demeanor amid a crowd of officials and spectators.
A cluttered page promotes Chamberlain's Colic Remedy, Hall's Great Discovery for kidney and bladder issues, and other patent medicines. It includes testimonials and addresses in Texas and Georgia. The tone mirrors early 20th century medical quackery with claims to cure numerous ailments and endorsements from individuals in Americus and Dorr W Va.
Mrs. H T Davenport suffered a fall on a stairway at her residence with bruises to face, shoulder and hand. She attempted the descent alone and collapsed midflight before being helped by Mr. Davenport who applied restoratives. No serious injuries occurred.
An old advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing remedy for babies and the weak, claiming it builds strength for all wasting conditions and aids the anemic or consumptive adult. It notes year round use and a price of $1.00 at all druggists, Scott & Bowne chemists, New York.
Odd mix of testimonial style notes claims that Mystic Cure cured rheumatism after nine months of discomfort and credits various local druggists in Americus and Norwood with selling remedies. Also includes praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and coughs, plus notes on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Chamberlain's Pain-Balm as remedies for pain, sprains, and other injuries.
Sumter superior court likely to finish in two or three weeks instead of five to seven. Judge Littlejohn will begin on the fourth Monday and has fifty cases set for trial Monday inst. with early mornings and longer evenings planned. Only one murder case and fewer civil filings signal a shorter term for farmers kept from work.
The Sir Knights of Del Molay Commandery No. 5 returned yesterday from Augusta where they attended the annual conclave. They praised Augusta's hospitality and royal entertainment. The next Grand Commandery conclave will be held in Atlanta next year.
A fragmented page shows early 20th century health product pitches including Castoria for infants, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for bowels, Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal care, and Dr Sawyer’s Wild Cherry and Tar. The ad copy promotes cures and prevention for colds, nasal ailments, and digestive issues with brand names and street addresses.
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