28 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1892
Page
1
Warm weather prompts emphasis on Balbriggan Gauze and Nainsook undergarments in sizes 32 to 44. Starter offer of fifty dozen French Balbriggan underwear at 50 cents per garment by the suit, plus Pepperell jeans drawers at 50 cents per pair. Scriven's Patent Elastic Seam drawers in linen, nainsook and drill also offered. Call to visit for more selections.
Seven candidates appeared before the examining committee for the Naval Academy appointment from the district. Mental tests were completed by professors from Sumter Fort Valley and Hawkinsville, with Dr Miller as physical examiner. Louis Lester missed the session. the seven remaining included Callaway Marshallville Burt Americus Bryant Andersonville Solomon Americus Harrell Lumpkin Hil Tippettville. The top two will advance, with the highest general average going to Annapolis if he passes final exams.
Georgia plans active fundraising to support its 1893 Columbian Exposition display in Chicago. Governor Northen faces constitutional limits on state appropriations and asks residents of Sumter and other counties to contribute to a general fund to cover exhibit preparation, removal, and return. Missionaries Pruett will visit Americus with lectures and a reception, highlighting a Chinese costume exhibit and missionary work in China. A local baseball club is planned in Americus with O A Coleman as potential manager.
Intelligence reached the city last night of the killing of ex convict guard Bridges at Kramer on the Sam road. He was run over about 7 30 oclock by an extra train and his body ground to a pulp. He had been drinking heavily and is believed to have been in a drunken stupor on the track. No blame attaches to train officials. Bridges was a single man and home was in Augusta. The coroner of Wilcox county has taken charge of the remains.
A local grocer, Vera and Poole, advertises first class staple and fancy groceries, fruits, produce and general supplies. They promise cheap prices, prompt delivery, and a pleasant trading experience for customers.
The item page mixes political chatter and city happenings. Four cars to roll on electric railway tracks next week plus police actions against vagrants. A wedding at Mr and Mrs U. S. Lockette with Miss Eula Lockette and Mr J Scarcey of Eufaula featured amid formal decor and a Versailles style reception. Also noted are upcoming candidates for state senator from Sumter county and local social gossip.
The Order of Railway Conductors plans a May 6 excursion to McLendon Paradise with special trains from Helena and Montgomery. Tickets already sold suggest about a thousand riders. A band, pavilion, barbecue, and ample shade promise a festive event. each car will carry its own conductor for passenger safety. Round trip from Americus is $1.00. other points priced accordingly. Last night South West Georgia hosted a well attended dance with about fifteen couples.
An advertisement extols the Gurney refrigerator with a removable ice tank and even airflow that supposedly preserves even temperature, prevents odors, and eases cleaning. It claims long life without ice and mocks rival designs with inaccessible corners and mold. It emphasizes ventilation and ease of maintenance.
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