House for sale on Church street in town
A dwelling house on Church street is offered for sale or rent. Apply to R Howxxererx. Jane 2nd, tre Fol Roller Pat. Flour priced at $7.00 per barrel at B Sirmans.
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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1886
Page
5
A dwelling house on Church street is offered for sale or rent. Apply to R Howxxererx. Jane 2nd, tre Fol Roller Pat. Flour priced at $7.00 per barrel at B Sirmans.
Local Gazette reports fresh bread at Harper’s old stand and daily life notes. Mentioned are sickness in Rev Whiting’s family, Walter Rooks finding a bee tree with over 100 pounds of honey, and political chatter about Gen Gordon and Col Hangon. Methdist church membership nearing 300 with 400 pledged.
An 1900s advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior remedy for acid indigestion and bloating and claims it prevents malaria fever and kidney troubles. It highlights a wineglassful after or before meals and promises relief from dyspepsia both acute and chronic. Also mentions leeklen's Arnica Salve and local sale details. It notes Bainbridge hosting dramatic entertainments to break campaign monotony.
An Atlanta drummer, RAMTEL DUNLAP, recounts his battle with rheumatism and credits J M Hunnicutt with a cure after two bottles of a root and herb remedy. The piece touts Hunnicutt's Rheumatic Cure, its market debut, and wholesale availability, with mentions of kidney troubles and local distributors Kak Folks and Morgan. Grace Hubbard, Iowa graduate, joins the civil engineering field with U S government mapping work in Montana.
The Waycross community enjoyed a lively festival at Oleman’s Hall with Mr. L Weiss and staff serving a long line of guests. Silver goblet gifts and a celery stand were presented by H Hohenstein and J C McDonald to Mr. Weiss and Judy amid cheers. The event raised 109.55 dollars from a “chance order” sale and drew praise from the public, with a card from the hosts thanking the citizens for the generous tokens and support. A note mentions Prof Sette and Prof Lettie moving to town to establish a nourishing school. The obituary for Robt A Wade of Waresboro closes the report.
The Waycross Headlight declares neutrality in the Georgia governor race, praising General Gordon as its preferred candidate since the outset. It condemns slanders against Gordon and criticizes Bacon-aligned outlets, stating it supports Gordon only and would acknowledge error if the people deem it.
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