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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
3
The Nene arrived yesterday with news of a costly fire at Rift near Americus. Four large dry kilns at D C Jones’s Rift sawmill burned Sunday afternoon, with about forty thousand feet of lumber ruined. The watchman was away at church, and the origin remains unknown. The nearby sawmill escaped, and Jones’s loss is likely substantial, possibly uninsured.
May 15 dispatch notes renewed native opposition to British occupation of Kowloon opposite Hong Kong. About 9,000 Hong Kong regiment troops with machine guns exit the area, volunteers drill for emergencies, while Swift and three gunboats with 500 men sail under sealed orders. Chinese resistance observed in hinterlands.
Deputy Sherioui and assistants served subpoenas on witnesses ahead of the grand jury convening next week. A large group of locals wonders what is required of them as authorities prepare to tackle illegal blind tliers and other violations. The mood is tense as the grand jury meets Monday.
A large group from Americus plans a July 1 departure for Philadelphia to attend the annual Christian Endeavor meeting. The Savannah to Baltimore steamer trip includes New York, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. Round trip from Americus is 30 dollars. four sizable parties will travel from the city and nearby areas.
Local notices promote Chamberlains Palo Balm for rheumatism and injuries with a free trial and small prices. DeWitts products claim quick bowel regulation and wound healing. Model Dyspepsia Cure is advertised as a quick stomach remedy, with several drugstore sellers named.
Yesterday two white men were arrested in Dawson on arson charges after the city crime stirred strong reaction. One suspect confessed to the incendiary act at the oil mill, naming an accomplice now in custody. The case shocks Dawson residents.
Twenty Years Proof. Tutt's Liver Pills keep the bowels in natural motion and cleanse the system of all impurities An absolute cure for sick headache, dyspepsia, sour stomach, constipation and kindred diseases. "Can't do without them" R. P. Smith Chilesburg Va writes I don't know how I could do without them. I have had Liver disease for over twenty years. Am now entirely cured. Tutt's Liver Pills Concert For Colored People. The annual concert of the Americus Institute took place at city hall last evening and was largely attended by the best colored people of the city. The programme consisted of songs and recitations, the second part being an allegory entitled Lightheart's Pilgrimage in which fifteen girls took part. The entertainment throughout, was a great success and enjoyed by all present.
Notice to taxpayers states district rounds and daily office presence until July to close books and double tax defaulters. Mentions May 10 1899 and prompt returns to save time and money. Also announces rehearsal for Friday at opera house for Tennyson program Dream of Fair Women and advertises a 25 cent salve with guaranteed satisfaction. England post offices profit figure included.
A historical advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments for men and women, with testimonials and mail order offer. The text also includes other circa 1898 remedy pitches and a noted quip about poetry and pork.
An OCR fragment advertises Blackberry Balsam to cure stomach troubles at 25 cents per bottle from Rembert's Drug Store with notes about Dogwood blossoms and fish bites. The readable text emphasizes a local pharmacy promotion and product claim.
A black man identified only as George killed Bid Chambless during a Sunday card game near a negro church in Andersonville. Chambless died from bullets to head and body, George fled, and his identity remains unknown. Coroner Duckworth announced an inquest to be held.
An advertisement lists free sample Bischeo's German Strap from Davenport Drug Co for adults with cold related chest or lung issues. It touts German Syrup, Mystic Cure for rheumatism, Chamberlain's remedies, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Allen's Foot-Ease, and One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements and store references in Americus, Norwood, and nearby towns, highlighting claims of cures and free trial packages.
Market reports offer sale ad for a first class bar and restaurant with 15000 dollars yearly, plus reasons for selling and PO Box 36 Macon Georgia. Telegraphic Sparks notes include formation of a new Italian ministry in Rome, the Nelson schooner foundering in Lake Superior with all aboard, Wheeling Steel granting ten percent wage increases to three thousand workers, and various legal and ecclesiastical items. Also reports Porto Rican battalion being formed under American officers pending deployment, and the United States cable steamer Hooker arriving at Manila after sailing from New York.
Webster County Georgia sale notices describe the sheriff sale of east half of lot 118 in district twelve, 1014 acres, to satisfy a 46 foreclosure from Webster County court in favor of Mrs. Davis. Notices include homestead and support actions, with appointments and adjourning terms, and a stay request.
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