22 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1891
Page
1
Plain and figured PERSIAN MILLS CHINA SILKS FAYAL BATISTES and GRENADINES MADRAS CLOTH GING HAMS ETC. 15 doz Black SILK MITTS at 25c per pair this week 18 doz LADIES BLACK SILK GLOVES 40c worth 65c this week Forty doz Diamond Dye LADIES HOSE absolutely stainless at 250 per pair this week.
The item outlines a four day feature in Cordele titled The News of the Magic City. It highlights local events, venues, and promotions likely tied to a civic or commercial effort.
Cordele’s Cordele machine shops under A C Harris build iron and brass castings and fine wood mouldings. Ice Works turn out about ten tons daily. Sewer contract awarded to George A Earl of Americus with Crofts of Montgomery aiding surveys. Water mains extended and strong debate over local option Prohibition intensifies. Widespread local notices include deaths and accidents in nearby towns.
Mrs Julia Martin on trial for murder of Ed Martin delivered a sensational statement detailing years of alleged harassment by detectives and a seduction claim. She cites marriage to Clarence Martin after fleeing to Texas, and says Ed Martin was her seducer and father of a child. The packed court heard the confessional testimony amid high emotion.
Savannah Americus and Montgomery railroad official E B Goodman reports strong winter business and expects stable traffic through farming areas with a likely large summer truck trade. He notes the recent freeze barely touched crops, especially potatoes, and predicts an unusually large melon harvest. He hopes the line will extend to Savannah, calling it a great advantage.
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