19 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1891
Page
1
Bascom Myrick editor of the Times-Recorder in Americus notes a rushed message but advertises a 10 day sale offering unprecedented bargains on ladies and misses wraps. He announces new stock of white and colored blankets including 100 pairs of white wool 114 blankets at 5.00 per pair and Woodbury 10-4 blankets at 3.00 per pair, all priced below market.
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In Sumter County a murder case centers on Bill Butler charged with fatally shooting Seaborn Jones after long-running family feuds. The jury found Butler an accessory, and separate trials include Botey Daniel's second-degree murder verdict and life sentence. Also noted are a Christmas meat ban by city butchers and a call to visit Jerusalem.
A Boston warrant leads Americus police to arrest Charles Simons, a traveling salesman, for embezzling $750 in clothing from Oscar Reinstein. He is jailed in Sumter County awaiting requisition papers as Boston officers prepare to transport him home for trial. The report notes his description and uncertain claims of innocence. The piece also mentions local editor Don Melwood’s trip and the Jerusalem exhibition departing soon.
In Sumter County Georgia farmer E B Stephens battles a cunning canine thief that stealthily raids his hen house. After mounting an alarm and failed gunshots he traps the dog, dubbed the Artful Dodger, and the animal is corralled near his home. The owner remains at large but the dog is restrained in the interim. The tale blends frontier grit with practical poultry security as Stephens continues to safeguard his flock.
The general committee met in Chairman Gulla’s office to plan a Crisp celebration honoring Judge Crisp. They will ovate him on the thirtieth of December and arrange an elaborate programme with low railroad rates for distant attendees. The finance committee reports strong fundraising as counties in the third district are urged to respond. Springer and McMillin are to be invited, with more friends possible. Tonight the committee reconvenes to finalize details.
The post office staff note holiday mail movement is rising but warns many gifts are delayed or damaged by poor packaging and unclear addresses. Officials urge sturdy wrapping, legible inked addresses on lower right, sender's address on upper left, and reporting delays to the postmaster with complete details.
Church directory shows multiple congregations on Lee street and nearby avenues with pastors, service times, and Sunday school hours. Includes Evangelical, Protestant, and Mission churches with details on preaching at 11 am and 7 pm and Sunday school sessions led by named superintendents. Visitors invited to attend services and meetings.
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