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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
7
Advertisers claim the Hathaway method cures chronic and complex illnesses including wasting diseases blood disorders nervous collapse and kidney issues. They say graduates from top medical schools endorse the program and urge sufferers to contact their Atlanta office for treatment.
In Houston County near Powersville a fatal duel leaves Constable William Limba and Barker Amos dead after a pistol confrontation at Amos's home. Limba was struck through the heart by buckshot and Amos by three bullets from Limba's pistol. Seven year old Simba, son of the slain constable, was well known in the district amid widespread excitement.
A. O. Wright of Seattle believes Harry T. Newman and William J. Swartz of San Francisco, with four unnamed companions, were killed on the Taku river during a Klondike expedition. They were last heard from September 15, 80 miles up the river. Newman, about 40, has a Los Angeles wife and child. Swartz, about 87, came from Philadelphia and had carpenter and mining experience.
In Mottno Florida on October 16 17 year old Edward Hobby fatally wounded merchant F M Wood after a dispute over a young woman. Hobby fled after the incident and a warrant was issued by County Judge McCullagh. Deputy Sheriff Saunders pursued but Hobby reportedly fled toward Georgia.
The court confirms the sale of the Cuyler and Woodburn railroad to Stimon Hatchine of Washington, D C, and B E Wood Co of Balroch county for 27760. Purchasers plan a 23 mile extension from Woodburn to Statesboro linking with the Dover and Statesboro railroad spur from the Central. A charter will be applied for and construction will start at once. The line runs through a major cotton and naval stores region.
Reverend Sam P Jones, noted Georgia evangelist, marked his fiftieth birthday at his Cartersville home with 49 guests from 14 states. The evening included an informal reception for locals and visitors, described as one of the souths most elaborate events of its kind.
A Mobile and Birmingham line wreck near Milhouse station 25 miles south of Suna Alabama kills engineer Ole Nuon and fireman Jerry Godiey and injures several others. The 20 mile an hour derailment sent the tender over an embankment and toppled cars trapping the fireman who died shortly after. the engineer escaped but burned, while passengers fled as violence followed the crash.
An old newspaper advertisement mocks moral talk while promoting De Witt’s Little Early Risers for biliousness and constipation and Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion for itching dogs and stock. It also touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin troubles and ends with a tongue in cheek line about bridling a woman’s tongue.
J C Berry, a famed Spencer Missouri resident, testifies he cured himself of severe piles after thirty years by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He claims the product worked where others failed and invites corroboration from interested readers. W A Rembert notes blessings in disguise rarely prove their identity.
A collection of health advice and medicinal endorsements including Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder issues, Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and One Minute Cough Cure. Also notes on self care, urges to sharpen tools, and a proverb about effort and progress.
Vendors tout DeWitts Little Early Risers and the New Great South American Kidney Cure with bold claims of rapid kidney and back pain relief. The ad copy also mentions One Minute Cough Cure as a certain cure and includes brief wry lines about love and personal checks.
An Arkansas family reports quick relief for children with croup after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The note praises its effectiveness and mentions local druggists selling it. An advertising snippet also promotes Dr Detcheons Anti Diuretic for nocturnal incontinence and Eldridge druggist in Amerious Georgia.
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