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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
15
Yonkers New York Oct 21 There is great excitement over a rumor that Yonkers Savings Bank faces bankruptcy. About 1000 depositors withdrew roughly $200000 while the bank remained open late to pay demands. President Robert P Getty denied financial trouble and asserted solvency.
In Wisconsin Henry Hon fatally shot Peter Otte and severely wounded Henry Otte, reportedly linked to a young woman Hon pursued. He then headed toward North Motsanot claiming intent to kill Otto. authorities say the murderer remains at large as city officials wait.
A Savannah area advertisement claims P. P. P. cures a crippled veteran after three bottles and urges verification at Lippman Bros. The note notes a former railroad superintendent’s recovery and references a second, unrelated anecdote about a costly jewelry store visit in Detroit.
A historical ad segment extols Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic to treat bilious feelings, coated tongue, and sluggish health. It features testimonials, offers refunds if not cured, and promotes Favorite Prescription for female ailments. Also mentions P P P and DeWitt's products with notices from Savannah and Wheel ing science sponsorships.
An old style advertorial note states that Castoria was given when baby sick and when a child cried for Castoria. It then references billing for patrons and announces that after this week all bills will be collected.
The piece outlines court dates for the Southwestern circuit with Leo on the first Monday in November Macon on the second and third Mondays in November and a fourth Monday slot in November. It also records varied local notices including real estate sales and business offerings, advertisements for groceries and goods, stockholder notices, and medical product endorsements with names and locations linked to Americus and nearby areas.
A brief item notes items are offered in two box sizes priced at 25 and 60 cents. No further details provided about contents or seller.
The Americus market notes list wholesale and retail prices for groceries and associated goods. Entries include sugars, molasses, spices, baked goods, canned items, dairy, produce, meats, tobacco, cigars, and household products with prices per unit or quantity, reflecting a broad catalog from the Parlor Grocer and Davenport Drug Company postings.
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