21 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1892
Page
1
W D Bailey the popular haberdasher announces a large shipment of spring and summer neckwear arriving late and now on sale. He boasts exclusive novelties from leading manufacturers and a striking price advantage as a drawing card. A wide stock backs his picnic shirts and straw hats.
A special dispatch From Bonita Morehouse parish reports masked men with Winchesters and shotguns attacked a precinct seizing and likely destroying the ballot box. A second incident near Elkinsville involved armed assailants driving up and firing into the building. Results linger with Foster ahead by a large margin. Fitzpatrick appears elected mayor amid protest.
From Leatekis court a grand jury returns a true bill charging Dr W O Peek with murder in the killing of Dr Thomas. Bail set at 3500 after a hearing. earlier verdict of manslaughter tied to the same case noted. Judge Fish admonishes cheering at court and delays further docket activity until Monday the 23rd inst. Several other prisoners await felonies as local news notes social and civic items.
A passenger train of eight cars carried about four hundred riders to Montgomery slated for 11am arrival. Delegations from Macon Albany and Ellaville join en route. Banquet at Exchange Hotel features speeches honoring Col S H Hawkins and the Georgia press.
Avera and Poole offer first class groceries fruits produce and general supplies. They promote cheap prices prompt filling and delivery and aim to make trading pleasant for customers.
Marshal Corbett of Macon named temporary receiver after HB Claflin & Co filed for an injunction against interfere with stock from S Coleman era. Coleman owed 42000 to 83000 and the injunction restrains disposal of goods as United States court action proceeds. Captain Harmon left Americus after organizing Knights of Pythias rank.
A curious shopper praised local ads as the Artenian Corner offers lumbering mirror bargains. The shop claims to sell mirrors at two thirds factory cost with freight and minimum profit, featuring square cornered frames and oval gilt pieces. Easter week promotions push these "B and B" low prices as a center of cheapness.
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