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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
8
Store announces August bargains with profitless prices on all summer goods. The ad promises increased buying time as warm weather stretches into September and urges customers to stock up before prices rise.
A local sale announces wares priced at 1.50 dollars for white and colored tees shirt waists, available this week only with a total of 790 units offered.
Advertises 50 pair Nottingham Lace Curtains in white and ecru with full length, value 1.25 this week. Also 30 pair Fine Nottingham Lace Curtains 3 yards long, normally 1.75 to 2.00, special price 1.49. Displays Bobbinet, Point de Sprit ruffled and Irish Point lace curtains from 2.50 per pair upward.
Bargain alert with half price cuts from a month ago on fancy dimities and Dimities along with La Dimities Batista fabrics. 20c and 25c fabrics now cut to 12 ½c and 4 1/2c showings. Manchester Chambrays in all colors including stripes and dots offered at 12 1/4c. Zeapron Ginghams and spanta san Prints also discounted with bold, quick-close pricing.
Sunday afternoon at 719 Lee Street Mrs Mamia Carter married Mr John W Smith a prosperous planter near Vients. Rev Yollowblood officiated in front of close relatives. The couple left for a new home amid well wishes. Also Miss Mattie Chambliss wed Mr J W Usury in a quiet ceremony at 828 Forsyth Street officiated by Rev W L Wootten. Relatives and friends offered hearty congratulations.
Mrs. Amanda Guerry, longtime Americus resident and widow of Tadge William B. Guerry, died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Boyd’s home. Aged 77, she leaves daughter Mrs Boyd and son Du Tont Guerry of Macon. Funeral from First Baptist Church at 9 this morning, Oakgrove Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Rev. C. J. Budiong of Ashaway R. L. writes that Electric Bitters cured his jaundice and liver troubles after years of suffering. The tonic is advertised as a genuine all around cure for liver kidney and bile troubles and is sold at Eldridge drug stores with satisfaction guaranteed for 60 cents.
John Copeland faced a committal trial after a shooting near Americus. He was held on $250 bail to the grand jury for allegedly firing at Lucius Harris, who escaped the bullets and a mule was shot in the incident. The event involved a cotillion and a song performer.
An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as an unequaled cure for piles, cuts, burns, bruises, and skin diseases. It cites testimonials from O J Ebilipe in Paris and W A Rombert, urging readers to accept only genuine products and warning against counterfeits.
In Americus and across the region the Bureau crop report for August shows an average of 64 points, down from 71 last year and likely signaling a short crop. Cotton futures jumped, closing at the season's highest level as traders priced in the smaller output. A separate health note cites Foley’s Honey and Tar helping a Wood Indiana resident’s lung condition after multiple doctors offered little relief.
Yesterday at Hotel Sumter Henry Sullivan joined permanent guests as a cotton bale tale swirled around town. He must convince the jury next court that he meant no harm in annexing the fleecy despite farm boss’s past displeasure and river dealings.
A brief advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle, effective liver medicine that cleanses the system of poisons and putrid matter, helps with biliousness and torpid liver, and prevents fever, claiming no harsh purge.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a stomach cleansing and strengthening tonic. It asserts perfect digestion prevents illness and cites testimonials from Rev. J. H. Holladay of Holladay Texas and W. A. Rembert praising its efficacy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles after meals.
Mr. R. F. Same of the Georgia officials of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co visited Americus yesterday to inspect progress on the companys new plant. Building materials arrive steadily and work advances each week at a satisfactory rate, with completion expected on contract time.
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports relief from distressing head back and stomach pains and loss of appetite after using Dr King s New Life Pills. Infallible for stomach and liver troubles and only 250 at Aldridge drug stores.
John H Rodgerson bought the vacant Lee Street lot from George G Earl now of New Orleans, formerly Americus. The 125 foot frontage and deep depth sold for 1400 dollars. Rodgerson plans a pretty residence soon on the site of the old W J Barlow home.
Mrs. Raymond Cenver of Shelton Washington writes that kidney trouble for years resisted doctors. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure the first dose gave relief and she is now cured. John R Hudson confirms the testimonial in support of the remedy.
Georgia veterans plan a strong delegation to the Columbus October 29 reunion. Camp Sumter No. 642 discussed the event with enthusiasm, led by Commander J. B. Pilebury, at a recent meeting.
John R Hudson quotes J J Cox of Valley View Kentucky describing kidney trouble that left him bedridden with feet swollen to an immense size. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health after doctors could not provide relief.
An old style advertisement urges relief from headaches with one dose of Rembert's specifie at Holliday's Drugstore near the post office. It promotes reading Speckled Bird and lists Holliday's phone number 246 and a price of 1.35 dollars.
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