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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
3
A jumbled column highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and similar tonics, with testimonials from pharmacists and physicians. It cites Druggist A. W. Sawtelle praising the therapy, plus anecdotes of relief from pneumonia and colds. The page mentions Dodson's Pharmacy, Newman, and various local mentions alongside discussions of kidney cures and tonics.
The May term of Sumter Superior Court convened at 9 a.m. with Judge Z. A. Littlejohn presiding and Solicitor General Hooper along with County Solicitor Ansley in post. The grand jury, led by foreman D N Burkhalter, was sworn, the docket called, and civil business expected to run throughout the week. Several indictments were returned yesterday as the court proceeds with long standing cases and consent verdicts.
Citizens rise early to witness a vivid solar eclipse described as a grand spectacle. Despite hazy clouds, seven eighths of the sun was obscured and twilight gloom gave way to a bright conclusion as crowds watched from homes and verandahs.
A compact medical column touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a cure for sick headache and digestive ailments tied to liver function. It praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy and notes the death of Mr W Branner of Macon, with his son G W Branner and wife attending the funeral.
An array of old promotional snippets runs together with claims for Hall's Great Dia and Dr Moffett's Tarratra Teething Powders. Mentioned are a Reverend L B Pounds endorsement, a teacher licensing exam in Sumter county set for June 16 at Americus city hall, and an offering of the Hinkle properties by Davenport Drag Co. The clashing notices mix cures, real estate, and local notices in a single compact ad-like scrape.
Miss Maude Lester died after a ten day illness with pneumonia at 7 45 Sunday evening at her parents home on Prince street. The young woman, just blossoming into womanhood, had recently graduated from the city schools and was active in the Epworth League. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at First Methodist church and drew a large crowd of mourners.
Daily stores closed promptly at 6 and will continue through August 15. A majority of business houses observe the 6 o'clock rule except Saturdays to allow an hour or two for recreation after long duties. Shoppers are reminded of the new closing time.
Relatives in Americus were notified of the death of Mrs J C Aubrey who died in Atlanta where she had resided. The funeral will be held at 10 o clock this morning from the residence of Mr Frank A Hill on Loestreet. The remains arrived in Americus last night. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
State Inspector Obear arrives Americus at noon to inspect the Light Infantry this evening and to issue instructions for tomorrow’s movements if military presence at Andersonville becomes necessary. Also mentions Perry Davis Pain Killer as a reliable remedy and a quip about a wooden wedding.
A scrambled trade of medical quack lines promotes Castoria for infants and children while touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care and DeWitt’s Early Risers. The piece rails against idleness, urges attention to trifles, and cites endorsements by J. I. Carson and W. A. Rembert in a dated local morality and health notations style.
A curiously mixed 19th century pageant notes city officials at a council meeting in dignified tones while a minstrel band provided entertainment. The report meanders through brief items including Judge Way exoneration, police threats rumor, a Memphis girl and a curl contest, plus assorted quotes on war wounded, a blood tonic advert, and other frayed vignettes.
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