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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
7
The popular picnic and bathing resort opens for the season as the finest swimming spot in the area. It features a large floored lake of clear spring water and the best accommodations for camping parties. If you are planning a camping trip, consult the proprietors for options.
A violent rainstorm from the southwest struck Americus late yesterday, bringing fierce winds and four to five inches of rain. Many homes unroofed, trees toppled, and metal roofs lifted at Parker warehouse. Wires and poles lay in chaos as darkness fell. damage likely widespread in Sumter and surrounding country.
Savannah Georgia May 16 1908 Mr T M Everett Americus Ga acknowledges receipt of an $8 000 check covering policies carried with the Penn Mutual by the late Thornton Wheatley. The writer praises Prompt handling and notes the papers reached Philadelphia and returned in six days. Executor C J Hunter signs the letter.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble including lame back Bright s Disease. It offers free sample bottles by mail and a book to readers who mention the newspaper. Address given in Binghamton New York.
Mr. Price Tompkins left yesterday for New Orleans where he will undergo a very delicate aneurysm operation. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Matas, Tulane College surgery professor and originator of the radical treatment. He carries the best wishes of many local friends for a successful operation and speedy recovery. Also advertised is a sale listing several farm vehicles and implements at Forth's plantation near Plains, Ga.
A rough reader in Americus recounts a Columbus excursion to express views on the gubernatorial race. The crowd favored Brown and bread by four to one, with about 76 votes for Smith and a scattered showing for other options. The remainder of the ballot and further counts were left undecided by the excursionists.
Farmers report a heavy hail and rain storm Sunday afternoon in northern and eastern Sumter damaging young corn and cotton. Eight miles east on Horne plantation a severe hail event beat down crops, while ongoing rain worsens the cotton prospects and may delay growth of tender plants.
Mr Frank Sheffield is now a member of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners after qualifying yesterday by taking the oath of office. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term ending January 1 next and will assume the full four year term with four other newly elected commissioners.
The chess of Marlborough was fined $15 by a London court for riding faster than the legal limit. The remark suggests the penalty will not change her standing or loyalties to England, per the Chicago record.
Opponents label Joe Brown as Ugly Joe, turning the term from a taunt into a recognizable campaign feature. The nickname, once a pejorative, is now widely used by Brown supporters and has largely displaced Little Joe in this contest.
The article argues vast arable regions exist on the Andes west side and in Asia Africa and Australia with cotton potential. It extols the South's dominance in cotton, praises intensive farming to turn cotton into a surplus, and notes rising export value. It also cites denatured alcohol production and economic notes from 1907.
A concise trade offer highlights brushes for hair, face, hands, hat and clothes. Includes plain and ornamented options, military brushes in cases, and asserts quality across all items with consistently low prices.
Mr. George E. Thornton, popular clerk of the Superior Court of Webster County, arrived yesterday to meet his daughter Miss Allene and her young niece visiting from Sampson, Alabama. The party traveled on the Central last night and planned to leave at midnight on the Seaboard for Preston, meeting several friends during the stay.
Pleading guilty to robbing cars in a railway yard, Bilkh Batley and John Harden were sentenced to one year each by Judge Crisp without fines. Joe Green, dubbed church organizer, faces nearly three years for multiple charges. The report mixes chaotic details from crime history and unrelated ads for Davenport Droz Co. Special Agents.
The Board of Education announces exams for teacher qualification in the Americas Public Schools. Science teachers for the High School must take the test at McCoy ff School on May 16 and at Furlow School on May 23. Secretary A G Miller notes dates May 10 13 15 17 20 22.
To the voters of the Southwestern Circuit W W Dykes announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the South Western Circuit in the Democratic primary to be held in June. He asks for support.
A formal announcement to voters in the South Western Judicial Circuit declares a bid for Solicitor General. The message requests support and outlines an intent to fulfill duties with diligent service if elected, noting the nomination will occur in the coming months.
State Treasurer candidate addresses Democratic voters of Georgia. He pitches twenty years in public service and promises faithful attention to duties if elected, noting his record will withstand scrutiny and defend trust.
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