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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
Local cotton market showed a small gain as prices advanced a fraction of a cent. Receipts totaled 934 bales with about 273 sold, and the new cotton tended to higher grades. New York opened 1 to 6 points higher and climbed further modestly by close.
The Amenous Georgia local cotton market opened steady today with prices steady across reported grades. The Liverpool market in England closed quiet with middling uplands quoted around five and a half pence. The story mentions bids from milliners and competitive design submissions highlighted by a Washington Herald quote.
H F Stanford a Leslie general merchant was jailed in Americus after being charged with selling intoxicating liquor and keeping it at his store. Officers found a jug aromatic liquor and several bottles described as near beer. A prior witness said a man became intoxicated after consuming material bought at Stanford’s store. Bond set at 500 dollars or 250 in each case, Stanford did not bond and remained jailed. First Sumter county prohibition arrest amid rapid enforcement.
Miss Annie Caroline Denning the Columbus State Regent of the D A R is due in Americus on Saturday. Her visit aims to aid Georgia chapter building by recruiting members and strengthening the local unit. She recently won the state post and will likely stay several days with Mrs Howell Simmons to support the organizing effort.
A Maine resident John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston reports a winter cough relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He cites repeated success across winters and claims the remedy banishes the cough with a few doses. The notice highlights the product as the best cough and lung remedy.
Local notes describe a new Horse Swapping Day to be hosted by the Board of Trade on Tuesday October 29 in Americus. Owners may bring mounts to exhibit and trade with buyers, with broad advertising planned in adjacent counties to attract traders and strengthen the local horse market.
A Reidsville North Carolina man, T C Goodwin, says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is a sure-enough knocker for ulcers and other sores. He reports a bad leg ulcer last summer cleared with no scar. The product is guaranteed for piles, burns, and related conditions and is sold for 26 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
The Americus Light Infantry will receive an extra 76 from the county, bringing county and city sums this year to 200 for the unit’s maintenance. The county already had granted 75 and increased it, matching the city council’s 150 and offsetting armory rental income from the state to help cover expenses.
Dr Henry Crockett died at 3 20 PM Tuesday following a four week illness. A Virginia native and Confederate veteran who practiced in Americus with his son Dr Kent Crockett, he was beloved by many. Survived by sons Duke Crockett, Carl Crockett, and Dr Kent Crockett, a sister Mrs Raper, and widow Mrs M F Preston. Funeral held Thursday as family arrived from Virginia.
A lot at the corner of Cotton Avenue and Wheeler Street changed hands Tuesday. W. L. English bought it from H. J. Bagley and later sold it the same day to J. F. Kelley & Sons for a fair price. The parcel includes an old shack to be torn down and will support a livery stable sale business.
The City Board of Education decided to open schools on September 21 replacing a proposed October 1 start. Registration drew many applicants yesterday. about fifty children waited in line at noon and must return today. Superintendent Miller urged seats for more students than last year and noted early registrants will secure enrollment. Vaccination remains required for all students with cards noting the rule.
Speech by H. L. Johnson in Atlanta urged black voters to support the ticket and oppose the disfranchisement proposal. Johnson claimed 120 negroes registered in the state could defeat the measure if they vote solidly. Rev. Mitchell said his church would not be used for politics and offered little political content. Voters showed limited turnout and political engagement within the race.
In a terse note attributed to the party, Republicans promise to stop free aid and tear up the patch, aiming to curb supply by about 90 percent. The report notes internal discord and cross‑city reactions as the plan unfolds amid broader debates.
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