12 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1892
Page
1
The ad touts seven dollar shoes as well finished and comfortable with durable design. It claims high value and satisfaction, urging shoppers that no feature is missing and wearers will avoid disappointment. Mention of one fifty puff bosom Madras shirts appears as a secondary offer.
A large cheering crowd of 2000 in Americus greets Hon. Charles F Crisp returning from Congress. Speeches by W A Dodson and J R Williams praise his service as he thanks friends and neighbors, then Crisp hails home with warm remarks and flowers, acknowledging deep local pride.
The New York World lauds Speaker Crisp in a congressional review. It commends his fairness, promptness, and self possession during turbulent times, noting his effective leadership and influential private counsels for efficient business. Charles R. Crisp is praised as a bright, capable clerk to the speaker’s table in Washington.
Nashville notes the transfer of Col. H. Clay King from Memphis to the penitentiary amid police precautions after a threatened jail mob. Crowds condemned Governor Buchanan for commuting King's death sentence, with effigies burned and hostile chants directed at the governor. Reports cover political shifts in Georgia and Alabama, and railroad expansion discussions in Atlanta.
A Cordele campaign opens August 19 with a large Democratic rally inviting Third District leaders and judges. Local residents plan a grand barbecue, with expected visits from Americus and other areas, plus calls for reduced rail rates. An Army officer’s crime story follows about Colonel Ray of Port Arthur, who allegedly assaulted Mrs Bathhurst. a related arrest and warrant are reported with potential court action.
At the Artesian Corner of Butler and Berry the shop announces shrinking stock to make room for new arrivals. Mutual reductions apply as the summer stock must go out. Two quart and water cooler models are offered, with Japan water coolers, one gallon and two gallon seal in top options priced to move.
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