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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
6
Miss Mary Duckworth daughter of Miller Duckworth of Kidds Mill near Americus faced two large rattlesnakes while near the mill yesterday. She fetched her father's shotgun and killed the first snake by blasting its head and then shot the mate, each five feet long with many rattles.
Sheriff Bell firmly refused a bid to settle the case of Smith alias Reynolds who is charged with disposing of a horse hired from Levine's stable. Friends offered to pay all costs to gain his release, but Bell kept him in jail, claiming the man remains the suspect.
Mrs. Bagley and her daughter Helen May Bagley are recovering from recent illness and injuries from an Atlanta streetcar wreck. Mr. H C Bagley of Atlanta, Penn Mutual state agent, was in Americus assisting planting interests. Agnes Scott Institute near Atlanta will see Helen May return to studies as she gains strength.
Mr and Mrs George W Glover announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Mr Shelton Harris. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday evening October 30 at the Glover residence on Lee Street. Both families are prominent in social circles and the event draws local interest.
Advertisement notes that a sallow complexion and skin blotches signal liver trouble. Dr King's New Life Pills promise clear skin and rosy cheeks. Sold for 250 cents at E J Eldridge's drug store.
Elegant German will be danced Monday as the Americus Club hosts the season’s frat entertainment. Honorees Miss Leonard and Miss Lewis, guests of Mrs. William A. Dodson, have attracted much social attention during their stay. The city’s beauty and gallantry will attend the event tomorrow evening.
Public schools of Sumter county begin the fall term October 21. The session will run five scholastic months: two months in 1901 and three months in 1902. The notice appears from W. Moone ck, S. 10 6 d it not.
The Board of Education, Board of Police Commissioners, and City Council planned a joint conference at city hall to reduce expenditures and bridge the municipality’s financial distress. The meeting was deferred for a day or two pending information, with officials pledging retrenchment and cooperation to replenish an empty cash box.
Mr W T Christopher representing the Georgia State Fair reports a Savannah event June 6 to 16 to be on a stupendous scale with fourteen counties displaying and a $7500 purse to attract top South racehorses. He predicts a larger, better attended fair than previous Georgia exhibitions and urges local farmers to exhibit their finest crops and products.
An assault on O. F. Collier left him nearly unable to bend or sit, but Electric Bitters cured his backache and kidney trouble, restoring his health. He reports feeling like a new man and recommends the remedy, available for 500 at E. J. Eldridge’s drugstore.
Fudge Allen bought a Brannon street dwelling from Mr. A. B. Oliver, vacated by Mr. F. W. Griffin who moved to Church and Dudley. The Allen family, once from Les lie, has returned to Americus and is welcomed by friends.
Lee B Jones former president of the Cordele Naval Stores and Lumberman's Bank was arrested in Macon on an indictment alleging embezzlement of 15 000 to 20 000 of bank funds two years earlier. He used the name G B Smith and claimed Atlanta as his home.
Deputy Sheriff Gatewood brought white man J E Reynolds alias J B Smith to Americus with charge of hiring a horse from Loving's stable two weeks earlier and disposing of it. Stable employee Robert Evans identified Reynolds, who resisted briefly but calmed. The horse was sold for 65 dollars in Hawkinsville, later recovered by owner Loving. Reynolds jailed on a warrant.
Augusta detectives exposed a robbery plot against Joe Subotnick a Hebrew merchant. A spotter alerted headquarters after a porter bought a valise for 50 cents and delivered it to a specified address revealing a cache of goods including two suits of clothes. The porter claimed two store clerks instructed him and gave money to recruit help. The two clerks were arrested.
Lonnox October 12 The Associated Press learns Liberian officials who went to England in August to secure navigation rights on the Manna river have succeeded. Britain opposed the request at first but colonial officers now discuss a memorandum. If ratified Liberia's international status would be strengthened.
A Washington woman recalls severe Sciatic Rheumatism lasting months. After trying a doctor’s prescriptions without relief she used Swift's Specific and reports rapid improvement, freeing her from crutches and restoring appetite. The letter emphasizes blood purification and relief from joint pain.
New York dispatch notes Berlin’s chancellor was received by Emperor William and discussions on the tariff bill suggest passage by the federal council without alteration. The Reichstag is split with Protectionists backed by the Agrarian league, amid strong opposition to the measure.
Advertisement notes a ten horsepower trick engine and a flue inspirator for sale. For information apply at this office.
Property describes 3168 acres with 20 tenant houses and brick store on both sides of a railroad at Adams in Lee County. Apply on site to Dr Pattillo or write to R E Park Atlanta Ga.
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