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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
6
The Times-Recorder weighs Americus growth since 1890 with a current housing buildup and trebled factory work. It predicts the 1900 census will surpass 8,000, with optimism about continued rapid growth despite industrial setbacks and prohibition.
Cordele Ga May 4 1900 Hon Allen Fort Americus Ga letter asks for a committee to arrange a joint debate on congressional campaign issues. Lewis replies that with limited time and no substantive issues beyond personal matters joint debates would not benefit democracy as both are Democrats and advocate the same cause.
Women who stand all day face fatigue and pain yet must endure for work. Letters to Mrs. Pinkham from Miss Nanci and Miss Polly Frame praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Blood Purifier and Vegetable Compound for restoring strength and easing womb and ovarian troubles.
Rev George Johnston, pastor of St Pauls church, died suddenly last night just before 10. He had been slightly ill a day, but appeared in good health prior. A well known and beloved figure in the South Georgia Conference, his death brings deep sorrow to southern Georgia. Funeral arrangements to be announced today.
Sam H. Hawkins Jr. a chief clerk for the Southern Bell district office in Charlotte, was shot in the head and left for dead. Family rushed to his bedside as doctors expressed little hope for recovery, amid rumors of a distressing note to his mother and questions about accident or intentional act.
From Charlotte, N C Saturday afternoon came the sad tidings that Samuel H Hawkins Jr died from a self inflicted bullet wound after more than twenty four hours of suffering. He was 25, chief clerk to W H Speer Southern Bell division superintendent, held in high esteem. He left a mother, father, sisters and brothers who mourn his loss with many friends in Americus and across the state.
Doctors warn bilious fevers bring stomach liver and bowel derangements while Tutt s Liver Pills are touted as a cure. Hon E B Lewis visits the city en route to Montezuma after addressing an audience in Rochelle and expressing confidence for the May 15 election. Hawaii plans a Republican convention in Honolulu May 14. A Postoffice in Perespsville, Tennessee was robbed May 5, burglars dynamited the safe and took about 275 dollars in cash and stamps.
A large Sumter audience heard four legislative candidates clash on prohibition and other issues at city hall. Horne stressed conscience and honesty, Joiner defended prohibition, Speer admitted voting for prohibition yet blamed its impact, and Lane pledged to support the Wil lingham bill while urging plain facts. The discussion solidified voter positions and featured sharp exchanges, including a challenge to debate prohibition with Col. Wallis.
The Times-Recorder notes Buena Vista Sunday schools will visit Americus for a union picnic at Magnolia Dell. Mayor Hixon received a letter confirming Friday the 11th as the picnic date, with a large crowd expected to attend on the noted excursion day.
An 19th century advert lists Mozleys Lemon Elixir as regulating liver stomach bowels and kidneys and claims benefits for biliousness constipation malaria indigestion nervous headaches sleeplessness fever and other ailments. It notes price 50c and 1 bottle and cites testimonials from Ezra W Jones Hanny Apas and Mrs E A Brvitur. Burglars Loot East Brady Bank. $6,000 to $10,000 stolen with no clue.
A 19th century ad-style notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 reward for any case not cured and promotes testimonials, with Hall's Family Pills as a complementary product.
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