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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
5
A compact Americus roundup notes dull police circles, usual whiskey sales, and a seasonable “mullet supper” with razor trimming. Revival meetings begin Oct 6 led by Jones and Broughton. Cotton prices fall, freight traffic recovers, and local tax collections progress slowly amid social events including a double wedding.
Postmaster Smith reports Rural Free Delivery accepted two more routes in the county by Washington. Routes five and six will start November 1 with carriers T G Webb and F E Johnston. One route runs northwest toward Friendship from Americas, the other south toward Sumter City, broadening service coverage.
Hon E B Lewis popular Third District representative visited Americus and Short on Sunday afternoon as a guest of Hon W A Dodson. He traveled to Wilcox county and spoke to a large crowd at Abbeville yesterday morning. The Times notes his strong local support and cordial reception in this district area. Bureau of Trade and Commerce in Loxpox Sept 28 reports Odessa correspondent on a trade bureau aimed at Orient markets aiding merchants to reach American trade.
The Sumter County Commissioners raised the tax rate by five hundredths of a percent to 9.12 mills, about 89.50 per thousand, expected to generate around 40 000 for all purposes with 21 000 to the State treasury and 19 000 for the county. Tax digest omissions may boost assessed values by 371 000 this year. tax books close December 20 and defaulters face executions.
All across Americus men gathered for an auction sale at the Seaboard depot where the old hoss led a fast pace for bargains. Goods from steam engines to last year’s almanac filled sealed boxes, bringing high bids and laughter as buyers uncovered surprising finds. Proceeds likely ran into thousands while stock from many points kept the sale vibrant late into the day.
Americus loses one of its large enterprising firms as A G Duncan plans to move to a northern city. His Forsyth street store has been a landmark and he aims to close his Americus interests by February 1st. The Times-Recorder notes his thrifty fair dealing and strong local presence.
Complete list of unclaimed mail matter on hand in Americus Georgia post office as of September 12 1901. Letters include names such as Broadus Institute of Healing Barbour Jones Smith Woods and Rev J W Thomas and will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 14 days.
Judge Z A Littlejohn has spent two days in chambers hearing cases chiefly from Dooly Stewart and Macon counties. Several out of town attorneys are in the city this week. It is an off week on the Southwestern Circuit as he concludes court business from other counties. Webster county is next on the calendar with court convening one week from next Monday.
Olivia Peterson of Coldwater Michigan reports long illness cured by Mystic Life Renewer claiming relief from nervous troubles headaches and stomach issues. She praises it above doctors medicines and Christian Science in a remarkably positive testimonial. Advertiser E J Eldridge Druggist Americus New York September 24 prints the claim.
Macon Georgia September 25 Mayor Bridges Smith will face opposition as Alderman Morgan resigns from Connell with the stated aim of running for mayor in the coming election.
William Deering Head of the noted agricultural implement firm and a Northwestern university trustee is seriously ill at his Evanston home. He is 70 years old. The illness raises serious concern about his health and future involvement with the company and board.
Sporting trust organized by National League magnates led by Hart and Andrew Freedman. Articles of incorporation name the National Athletic company with capital of 820,000,000. The plan aims to merge the National and American leagues and curb costly rival warfare, with potential control of cricket and other athletic branches.
General Arthur McArthur after returning from Manila tells the Chamber of Commerce reception that conditions in the Philippines are favorable for the ideas of a republic. He speaks of planting American benevolence in the eastern world and the lasting presence of the U.S. flag as part of imperishable ideals.
London betting shows Shamrock II’s slim life chances as Columbia remains favorite for the America’s Cup. After fluctuating odds, public interest remains apathetic despite hopeful dispatches from New York and attempts to stir excitement with displays and signals along the Willgive Loyal Reception. Also reported, British warships will accompany Empress of India escort and Katharine Kupfer seeks 215000 against Gilman estate services.
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