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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
8
The Times reports planned enhancements at the Americus Guano Factory to raise annual capacity. The owner company advertises readiness to begin the contemplated improvements, with contractors sought and bids to be announced. Time-Recorder will publish further details once contracts are awarded.
The Americas Light Infantry held last night’s election to fill the captain vacancy caused by Captain Charles E. Van Riper’s resignation. Lieut. B. E. Warlick was elected captain. Lieut. Bergt Childers elected to Warlick’s former post. Lieut. Itton declined to run. A separate passage notes a personal testimonial about Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and cough, claiming cure after multiple doctors advised limited time.
A city column lists residents visiting, traveling, and returning. Mrs J Hi Fite went to Indian Springs and Flovilla. Judge J W Maywood of Montezuma attended to legal matters. Mr and Mrs K B Evans of Plains were visitors. Miss Julia Peacock of Milaville stayed with Miss May Davis on Jackson street. Mrs P A Jackson of DeSoto visited relatives in the city. Mrs John W Haygood of Montezuma stayed with Mrs Allen Fort on Lee street. T M Furlow returned to Jackson after a week in Americus. Mr and Mrs Crawford Wheatley left for Asheville NC for a stay. Mrs Mamie H Haygood returned to Atlanta after a visit. The Misses Buchanan visited College Park for Southern Female College events. Mrs Lott Warren and Mrs Frank Sheffield left for Albany to visit their parents. Mrs FE Eldridge, M J Adams and L B Farlow returned from White Sulphur Springs FL after three weeks. Miss Bassie DeJarnette left for Eufaula, AL to visit friends after two weeks with Mrs G W Bacot. Dr P Davis went to Albany on a repeated visit. Mrs M A Myrick and son Shelby Myrick arrived in New York after a Savannah visit. Miss Susie Darby and the Buchanan sisters, students at Southern Female College, plan to return home this week as the college closes.
An arnica salve ad claims to relieve pain and heal sores, ulcers, boils and skin eruptions. It lists cures for fever sores, felons and corns, with a 20 cent price and a guarantee, sold by E.J. Jeldridge, a local druggist.
Great religious awakening fuels two daily services at First Baptist and the bush arbor near the cemetery led by Rev. G. C. Dean assisted by Reva Carpenter Cutts Crumley and Barton. Rev. Holtzclaw of Perry to assist this week and St. Paul meetings at bush arbor tabernacle draw large crowds with Pastor Rev. J. R. M. Weasley aided by Revs. Read Ballard and others.
Miss Sophronia Hagerson aged and estimable resident died Saturday several miles west of Americus. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at a nearby church.
Secret of Beauty is health and health depends on proper digestion and liver action. The advertisement promotes Tutt's Liver Pills as an absolute cure for sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach constipation torpid liver jaundice bilious fever and biliousness and related diseases.
Judge Z A Littlejohn strongly charged the grand jury to thoroughly investigate violations of gaming and liquor laws in Americas and Sumter County. Foreman Thornton Wheatley led an exceptionally fine body as civil business opens. the week begins with docketed cases, including J R Hall v Central of Georgia Railway over a wagon collision and injuries.
Mr BR P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken. He suffered back head pains from weak nerves and credits Elve rlo Bitters, touted as Americas greatest Blood and Nervo Remedy, with relief. The ad claims cures for liver and kidney troubles and general vitality. Each bottle guaranteed, $0.50, Eldridge druggist.
Protracted meeting at First Baptist Church expands to three daily services. Morning 9 to 10, afternoon 4:30 to 5:40, and evening 8 to 9. Reverend Crumley leads the morning service, Carpenter the afternoon, and Barton the evening, with five ministers assisting the pastor.
Prof Houston extols Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He notes travelers salesmen and office workers benefit from it and claims the remedy is non injurious with regular use. A sample bottle is shown at Davenport Drag Co and the product is sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Two young men from Fitzgerald rode nearly a hundred miles to Americus overnight and will continue to South Bend Indiana. They completed Fitzgerald to Americus in about twelve hours.
The Dixie Athletic club hosted a reception last night with President Roy MecKenzie presiding. Members and guests delivered speeches as friends of the young men attended. refreshments were served and the event was declared a great success by all.
An ad promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle effective remedy for nature needing assistance. It emphasizes prompt use when needed and presents the product as a premier treatment.
Longstanding merchants Wheatley & Ansley declare they stay open amid busy periods to meet demand for quality dry goods. They contrast themselves with flashy sale hype, promise good merchandise at low prices, and pledge fair treatment, accuracy, and satisfaction as core principles since 1868. They invite continued confidence from a broad clientage.
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