Clothing House Promises Value on Suits and Overcoats
A local retailer advertises low prices on suits and overcoats and invites customers to inspect stock. The shop touts good honest goods, style, fit, quality, and customer satisfaction guarantees.
02 Dec 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
1
A local retailer advertises low prices on suits and overcoats and invites customers to inspect stock. The shop touts good honest goods, style, fit, quality, and customer satisfaction guarantees.
Our stock of shoes is one of the most complete in the city. We carry any size and width for men women and children. We handle the Rockland line of men's shoes noted for durability comfort and value. We defy any competition in the shoe line.
Our stock offers hats in the latest styles and shapes. We price hats at $2.00 each and will match any competitor's price from $3.00 to $4.00 in fit, shape, and quality. See our hats before you buy.
Dispatches unite to claim Spanish insurgents plan to resist American forces with a larger army and prisoners to force service, Aguinaldo seeks 1.5 million for friars, peace talks advance in Paris toward a treaty within a week, Merritt and transports bound for Cuba are noted, with various posts on Spanish troops, negotiations, and military movements across the Philippines and Caribbean.
United States Senator Quay and four others face a conspiracy case in a Philadelphia court. Judge Findlay dismissed motions and set December 6 for opening trial as senior counsel Shapley noted voluminous accounts needing expert review. Indictments include conspiracy to misuse state funds and illegal loaning of $100,000, with demurrers overruled.
Washington December 1 reports Minister Merry informed the state department that Costa Rica has received official notice of the dissolving of the United States of Central America. The attempt to unify Nicaragua Honduras and El Salvador under a single administration has failed, with the states now asserting absolute sovereignty and troops to quell Salvador’s unrest. The result is expected to be a peaceful outcome with no federation.
In Murray county a heated vote ended with Stewart a Populist defeated 111 to 4. Dews charged counsel for Stewart lobbied for him. King, senator from the Forty third district, was defended on the floor. House debated debate limits, senate quiet, passes loom on railroad passes and pending bills.
In Communis South Carolina United States district court nine well known McCormick residents were indicted on conspiracy charges related to the Phenix trouble involving J W Tolbert. Indictments list multiple counts under federal sections 5608 and 5518. Bench warrants issued. Marshal Clayton heading to McCormick to arrest the defendants. Trial anticipated this term. Names named include M L B Starkie John Donlap Wade Cochran Thomas Bentjoy Henry Martin L Tucker K Q Sorrell J P Jennings and J L Reynold.
Atlanta reports the jubilee celebration name restored after McKinley’s suggestion amid fears of renewed hostilities. Paris peace commissioners, invited as guests with the presidential party, may attend. The city’s jubilee plans resume with renewed energy and relief over peace.
A young Frenchman, Perrier, was murdered by his former sweetheart Jennie Andrews in a Green House room. She allegedly locked him in, followed by a piercing scream and a deadly assault, with the assailant claiming the man drifted from Australia into a life of crime.
New York Dec 1 The cotton market opened steady with prices 1 point lower to 1 point higher. Early advances came from short covering and moderate investment buying as weather in the cotton belt improved. Despite better conditions the smaller crop limited gains and demand from the south remained conspicuous among buyers and an export house showed strong interest.
A seller advertises a fresh stock of hats shirts cuffs gloves suits and satchels with deep discounts to clear inventory. The message touts low prices and urges customers to visit and purchase before items sell out.
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