24 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1892
Page
1
The ad proclaims unprecedented neckwear sales at W J Bailey's Haber dashery over the past thirty days with new arrivals weekly from leading manufacturers. It promises ongoing replenishment, invites customers to view the selection, and mentions upcoming bargains including French Balbriggan underwear offered at 56 cents per garment and a suit price of $1.00 to $1.50.
In Sumter and nearby, Easter week sparked social whirl with fashionable gowns and wedding talk. The week featured society gatherings, a Maxwell–Irwin wedding, a Coney Island excursion, and reports on local clubs, a medical association banquet, and plans for Georgia’s World Fair exhibit duties.
A survey of local items notes no police court trials yesterday morning. Easter church services planned at Calvary, and Leeton park races are resumed after a complaint. The Georgia Medical Association meets in Americus next year, with several Americus lawyers attending. The Rev Janby Johnson of Columbus has recovered from an accident. A streetcar to East End is discussed amid Easter bells in Jackson Square. A fistic incident occurred between two prominent Americus residents, names withheld. May Day picnic planned by Second Methodist Sunday School at Kilnville. Dr Charles A Brooks faces suspension then reinstatement for professional advertising. Quinine products advertised by Powers Wrightman. Local sheriffs and a deputy discuss odd tales of large vegetables and a massive radish. A duel between Fox and Borrows is rumored to be set in Be ginma. Hon Henry Turner and Judge Atkinson addressed Blacksman residents with delegates elected to the state convention. Liberty County selects delegates to the state convention, with two unstructured votes for the Cleveland slate.
AVERAG POOLE advertises first class staple and fancy groceries fruits produce and general supplies. It promises low prices, prompt filling and delivery and a pleasant trading experience for customers.
The procession forms at 3 30 in front of the public library and moves along Jackson to Church street then to Oak Grove cemetery. Marshal Col A B Cutts leads, with Aldes Mearns Schumpert Prince Torkette Americus Light Infantry and Veterans in carriages followed by children with garlands. At the cemetery the military opens ranks, veterans reach the speaker stand, then return to march. Program includes song prayer by Rev Williams introduction by Mr Wheatley address by Mr Harry Stillwell Edwards of Macon GA song benediction by Rev Williams grave decorations and a salute by Americus Light Infantry. Citizens are urged to contribute to the memorial association box to fund stone coping for soldiers graves and more towers for the southern graves.
A persistent ad extols the Gurney Patent Refrigerator, promising superior ice savings, corrosion free dry cleanliness, and easy cleaning via a removable ice tank. It argues other fridges fail to reach corners and cause odors from condensation, while the Gurney keeps temperature stable and the interior dry.
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