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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
6
An arrest on the Georgia and Alabama railway case points to a ringleader in a negro gang of robbers. A posse trailed four men from Smithville to a Central trestle where the ring leader was captured and jailed. Goods stolen from the depot and in transit are pieced to the suspect, with further arrests likely as the investigation continues.
Public health notice warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe alternative. It stresses not to use mercury products and notes the medicine is taken internally with testimonials available. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
Al Fields, a black performer in town for an oat ar engagement, is accused of stealing his cousin’s cotton money to fund circus outings. His wife joined the spree before police and a jail term await pending the next court session. Cascarets Candy Cathartic ads accompany the fragment.
The Rev Dr Porser, a prominent Baptist divine in New Orleans, dies after a fever. He was father to Mrs. Robert L. Bivens of Americus and recently aided in meetings at Furlow Lawn church. Sympathy pours out to Mrs. Bivens in her bereavement as readers are invited to request a free 4 page booklet from Dr Way Co. of Atlanta.
Richland council votes to bar all trains from stopping in town over yellow fever fears. Orders force Georgia Alabama Railway to move freight cars and halt passenger service, affecting routes from Klondike to Cuba. Rail firm seeks modification as Montgomerians push to curb spread. Freight cars from New York or Seattle inspected, but passenger services paused in Montgomery for over a week.
An advertisement extols Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a remedy for indigestion constipation headaches biliousness malaria kidney diseases fever and chills loss of appetite debility nervousness and sleeplessness by regulating liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood. It claims to cure diseases caused by a torpid liver and cites testimonials from H Mortexy M.D. Avanta Ga Mrs R H Buoopworth Griffin Ga Rev Davis and H A Beat.
The advance agent for Robinson & Franklin's big show arrived in Americus, promising the grandest aggregation on earth with elephants and a famed clown. Marshal Billy Feagin announced a special tax rate and will be on scene as tents go up.
T A Slocum M C offers free three bottles of his new remedies to readers as proof of a cure for consumption and bronchial throat and lung diseases. He claims thousands cured and invites afflicted readers to send express and post office address for the three bottles.
Messrs. O. N. Gregg & Co have secured the former Postal Telegraph Co office and will open their ten sorial parlors there in two or three days. Only white labor will be employed and the best work in this line will be done there.
Sumter farmers push hay hog and hominy plan as peavine hay harvest soars. N A Ray, a top local grower, finished packing his crop after oats and peas, with fields yielding vast hay and 412 bales stored for winter sale at about $204 per bale, totaling substantial profit.
An advertisement extols beauty through purifying blood and improving health using Botanic Blood Balm B B B. It claims internal remedy cures skin and blood diseases where doctors and other treatments fail, selling bottles for one dollar and promising clearer skin as endorsed by Mrs. S. M. Wilson of Tron Mountain Texas.
The Americus planned $35,000 of 4 percent bonds draws strong response from banks and individuals nationwide. Chairman Miller reports a stack of letters and about a dozen telegrams since the election. Two local parties offer to take the full issue at par, with better offers from abroad, confirming solid credit.
Rumors circulated of a suspected yellow fever case in Albany involving a refugee from Montgomery. Dr M T Davis wired the Albany mayor to deny foundation, and the council ordered a quarantine against Montgomery to halt spread. The rumor reportedly began with a quarantine guard on a Central train.
Three year farm lease offering 400 acres with 300 acres cultivated open land, half fenced, woodland pasture and running water. Includes good residence, necessary buildings, new gunhouse with machinery. Located near churches and schools. Apply to 14 ditkim W. B. Heys.
A group of men enjoyed a fishing outing at Black's pond near Americus yesterday. With water drained, a barrel of trout lay on the muddy bottom and Mr. George Nix brought in all the splendid fish weighing 8 pounds each.
Announcement says Ross Dean will marry Carrie Turner at the bride’s home near The Plains on November 4. Both are prominent socially. Dean works with Oliver-French-Shields Co. and Turner is noted as an attractive popular local young lady.
Mesars E W Westbrook and Durham Lewis arrange to establish a ferry at the old Flint river bridge site to cross from Dooly to Sumter counties. The bridge collapsed weeks ago and the flat will be ready by November 1.
Dr. W. P. Burt, arriving from Atlanta, reports Americus can sell the proposed $35,000 bond issue at par or above in Atlanta. He notes a lively demand for Americus securities and says the bonds will attract buyers today among local investors.
Mr Leasch Bond of Montezuma died from injuries after being struck by a passenger train Friday night while seated beside the rails in the city. The Times-Recorder carried details of the accident yesterday. An advertisement notes Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as helpful for kidney disorders in the elderly, priced at $1.00 per bottle from Davenport Drug Co.
For sale 200 acres 3 miles of Americus 160 acres cultivated four good houses on the place and very productive healthy location close to schools and churches. Additional valuable parcels for sale within four miles of Americus by W B Heys Americus Ga.
A Cumberland Maryland report details a young woman named Roselle Darts of 58 Frederick Street who allegedly suffered a condition that turned her blood to water. Her mother, Mrs Rebecca Carr, says Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People improved her health after initial skepticism. The article cites affidavits and explains the pills’ claimed benefits for blood, nerves, and female weaknesses.
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