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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1899
Page
3
An OCR heavy ad column promotes Chamberlains remedies and other cures for stomach, bladder, and rheumatic troubles. It lists vendors like Judson's drug store and Lions health products. Claims quick relief and water retention cure. Various mis-spellings and scattered names appear, with price notes and local shop references.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease to ease swollen feet and aching heels. It cools and makes walking easy. Relieves corks and banions of all pain so you rest and feel comfortable. Trial package available by mail from Allen S, Olmsted NY. sold by druggists and stores nationwide.
J P Ratford T R reports he will continue rounds daily until wheat harvest when books close. Defaulters face double tax. Only one month to file digests. most returns left unsent to save time and money. May 1 1899.
Relatives were informed yesterday of the death of Mrs M. E. Fort at her Lumpkin home after a lengthy illness. An elderly resident beloved by the community, she was grandmother to Judge Welborn F. Clarke and Judge Allen Fort, and related to Solicitor General F. A. Hooper, who traveled to Lumpkin to attend today’s funeral services.
A cluttered OCR page presents multiple health claims and cautions for Tutt's Liver Pills Hall's Great Discovery and various tonics. It includes patient testimonials from Waco and Americus, druggist references, and ad copy for Castor oil and cough remedies. The piece resembles a busy 19th century pharmacy page with numerous product names and endorsements.
Sumter superior court begins its May term at 9 with Judge Littlejohn presiding. Civil and criminal dockets are light and may finish in two to three weeks. Grand jurors are named, and the term will quickly dispose of civil cases while pursuing four murder investigations tied to county killings.
Bill Thornton, condemned wife murderer, received baptism in the county jail at 9 yesterday morning andsaid he is ready to meet his fate on June 3. Two colored pastors led a prayer service with prisoners. Thornton was immersed in a bathtub and appeared resigned to his execution.
The Times-Recorder notes a probable new cotton compress may be built this summer in Cotton Circles. A company of cotton factors backed by capital will be organized locally to handle the next cotton crop, promising a lively season as September opens.
An early 20th century ad touts stomach first as cause of all illness and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural digestion aid. It claims tablets dissolve in the mouth, aid digestion, and are recommended by Dr. Jennison. Sold by druggists in full packages at 50 cents, with a free book offered by F A Stuart Co.
Next Thursday the 25th engineers and families will spend a day at Bowen's mill with feasting fishing boating and dancing. A special Georgia & Alabama train will run from Americus in the morning and return late in the afternoon inviting many friends along the line.
A revival series starts at First Baptist Church this morning with Rev. O. Dean at 11 am on Personal Work and an evening talk on The Rich Young Man. The week features multiple assisting ministers, inviting all adults. Also ads for Boschee's German Syrup, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Three bachelors aside.
Report of a dinner for the Twelfth New York regiment in Americus where Colonel Leonard’s speech critiqued Americus. Leonard later joined a general court martial at Columbus, sparking local regret over perceived snubs to officers and privates alike. He recalled meeting the president who urged more front lines but saw little of the war. An anecdote links a local prominent man to Americus via a life choice between library and death.
An advertisement touts Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a regulator for liver stomach bowels and remedy for biliousness indigestion and headaches with testimonials from Ezra W. Jones and Harry Avans. It promotes 50c and 1 dollar sizes, claims preparation by Dr H J Mozley Atlanta Ga and includes Lemon Drop cures for coughs colds and throat diseases with a 25c price.
Baggagemaster Willis of the Georgia & Alabama fell from a moving train while trying to close a door. He hung on briefly, then dropped to the ground but was not seriously hurt and walked to the next station. An elderly notice mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers for bowel regulation. Election notice: Armory of Americus Light Infantry to elect a captain, polls 1 to 10 p.m.. resignation of Charles E. Van Riper noted.
May 20. Strikers direct their executive committee to open an office and await propositions from the Lake Carriers association to settle the troubles. They practically repudiate Quigley and President McMahan. Chicago board of trade action against Conners boosts belief they can force Lake Carriers to act. Quiet night with dockside affrays and police arrests. Five elevators lifting grain: Erie City Northern Dakota Ontario. Lake linemen claim full freight-hand on docks, many inexperienced. Marine firemen's strike continues, delaying boat handling.
A May 20 report from Loxnox quotes Lord Charles Baresford praising Admiral Dewey and expressing desire for a grand, but British style, homecoming. He notes the admiral’s achievements at Manila would be celebrated, though a public reception at any port may be modest and unlikely near Gibraltar.
News from 1893 reports the schooner Werfa left Dunedin with 19 on board and was wrecked near New South Wales. Only one crew member survived, found via a bottle message dated October 28, 1893. The search party hopes to locate more remains.
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