24 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1892
Page
1
Looks were not made to wear hat and hats were not made to be worn out. Prices, shapes, and qualities matter, but true style comes from durable hats that fit. Our claim is backed by facts, not empty words. We seek lasting patronage, with a first purchase leading to a second.
In Coal Creek Tenn August 23 General Sam Carnes and Ethelbert Wade urge Governor Buchanan to place the region under martial law. They seek a special legislature session to authorize such action. Attorney-General Pickel consults with Carnes. Prisoners are held in a small church building with strict guard control as Carnes personally conducts examinations. A Knoxville Tribune story shares a father’s heartbreak over his son Frank Smaith’s death in the fighting.
A summary of the Webster county teachers institute at Preston reports strong enthusiasm, extended sessions, and gratitude. Resolutions commend the Institute, support for state teacher institutes, Director W. B. Merritt Jr., and County School Commissioner St. Stevens.
Tense talks unfold in Beevao with Grand Master Wilkinson and Chief Conductor Clark arriving for talks on Friday. A potential end to the switchmen strike hangs on the four executives meeting after a night of limited clashes and reports of firemen undecided while labor unions key to any action. The mediation board to begin hearings on the strike soon while local incidents and a soldier patrols report no fatalities.
Notices urge advertisers to hand in copy for change before 7 o clock on publication day prior. The Times Puntisurxe Co dated July 28 1801 includes a report accusing Richmond and Danville Railroad of evading debts tied to the Central railroad. It notes a kitchen fire at W J Matthews residence with damage, occupants displaced, and insurers.
A Magnolia Springs summer resort gathering draws many celebrated visitors including Mr and Mrs Frank Shofield Mr and Mrs G W Glover Mr W J H West and Mina West. Among guests are Misses Nannie Jon Hawkins Annie May Belle Em Prince Menara John Sheffield and Charlie Crisp. E A Hawkins Jr plans to depart for the resort this morning. In County Court Judge Mathews sentences Cricket Hill to five months for vagrancy. Tony Howard bound over for carrying a pistol and Kinlaw bound over for cheating and swindling. Baseball chatter returns as Americas Club considers a trip to Fort Valley with favorable terms offered.
The democratic gubernatorial candidates Mosara Stapleton Burkhalter and Bass are expected to address Sumter County voters at the opera house at 11 o clock this morning. Brady may speak or send a letter due to neuralgia. Adderton is non committal but hoped to attend. Judge J A Ansley will chair and limit speeches. Voters are urged to attend. no questions will be allowed.
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