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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1887
Page
1
A letter from a man in Georgia describes years of treatment for heart disease, liver trouble, and exhaustion. He credits a medicine called "Nusnbetter Ton ic" with restoring strength after doctors failed to help. The account portrays dramatic recovery after using the product.
Our Agents, Ordinary Gibson of Chariton county, and Sheriff Hall of Coffee county act as authorized agents for Heaptick and subscriptions. Dentists announce a visit to Waycross around April 30 for several days. Tax returns will be collected in listed towns on specified dates by Wilkinson T. R. and others, including Spear Dew and Jaganze.
An advertisement page listing Spirit Oil claimed to eradicate an epidemic with orders from J A Carpenter and Tompkins Medical Co. It promotes medical remedies and hardware items, with offers from Blackshear Mitchell and J G Nelson & Co in Savannah and Waycross. Also features stationery, sugar, wedding cards, and pipe supplies.
A collage of church notices and testimonials. Various pastors, Sunday School times, prayer meetings, sacraments, and monthly services are listed for multiple congregations. An endorsement from Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg praises Electro Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing.
The column surveys regional crops with improved prospects and a rumored capture in Waycross, notes church and Baptist meetings in Jesup, Savannah visits, and local civic updates. It reports on officials, weather, criminal cases, and social events, highlighting community religion, printing needs, and small-town commerce developments.
The article highlights Waresboro as an educational center under Prof Sterling P Settles, praising the town, trustees, and prospects for students. It also reports a fatal accident on the B and W railroad line where Martin J Wiles was killed by a westbound engine No 3, leaving a widow and five children, and mentions local sales and goods advertisements.
Mr. W G Richards, billed as Americas greatest character impersonator, will present an entertainment at Olemans Hall under Knights of Pythias auspices. The show promises tasteful humor and refined performance. a night of varied impersonations is urged for all.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church at RRoM Watt announces a Pancake Jubilee on Friday April 29. Ice cream cake lemonade and fancy tables will be featured with serving sessions at 4 am and 7 pm. An admission fee supports the group’s efforts for mutual prosperity and advancement. A featured item is a $5 Sherane band.
Oils and various goods featured at Blackshear Mitchells with ladies apparel including plaid ginghams. B Sirmans Wagons and Harness advertised nearby.
Fragments reveal Mr. William B. Britton, a New Jersey pioneer now settled in Glenmore, praising Ware County and Rev. Stiger. Waycross leads, with rail freight for corn and other goods low across routes to Jesup Eastman Thomasville Bainbridge Americus, highlighting cheaper living and transport.
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