Stylish Cloaks and Jackets at Low Prices
Over 300 fashionable garments, including handsome jackets, remain unsold. Prices range from 2.50 to 5.00, with strong value for quick sale. Shop early to claim preferred styles and sizes.
10 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1892
Page
1
Over 300 fashionable garments, including handsome jackets, remain unsold. Prices range from 2.50 to 5.00, with strong value for quick sale. Shop early to claim preferred styles and sizes.
Carpet dealers announce all grades have fallen 10 to 20 percent in value. As manufacturers report lower costs, buyers may expect reduced prices and the shop urges customers to compare with other vendors and match Tuesday offers.
In January 1802 J B Hinklar writes from New York about a visit to Mrs Heals and a social circle including Col Albert Johnson and family. He recalls old Alma Mater on east 14th street, praises the new college, and notes interactions with surgeons Roosa Pardee and others. He mentions plans to visit Judge Crisp in Washington and closes with New Year wishes for Americus.
Wasutxoton dispatch notes the senate has two weeks of organization and will adjourn from Thursday to Monday while the house remains stalled awaiting committee reports on numerous introduced bills. It mentions broad public building proposals, Rufus Leater’s Brunswick custom house bill, David B. Hillstock praised, and Livingston’s plan to probe the financial system. Sherman’s Ohio senate nomination is covered with Foraker’s concession.
The Americus Grocery Company, a leading local business, announced a semi annual dividend of 5 percent, bringing the total in eighteen months to 20 percent. A surplus of $9,000 for all months reflects its prudent management and strong profits.
A Columbus drummer, drunken and delirious, drew a razor across his left wrist at room 16 of the Allen House in Americus. He was rushed to care, Dr. Beynon staunched the wound, sedatives given, and officials expect no fatal result. Authorities suppress the man’s name due to prominence and family ties.
The article lauds the Southwestern bank of Americus as a standout, noting its solid leadership under Major Speer and a capable team including Wheatley, Dudley, and Smith. It highlights consistent five percent semi annual dividends, strong profits, and conservative directors, praising its service to farmers and the agricultural interests of Sumter and nearby counties.
The Windsor Hotel in Americus aims to open its portals in about thirty days with carpets and furniture being installed rapidly. John Windsor comments on the expected timing while Ed Callaway of the Kimball House Atlanta is a candidate for manager. The building will house the People's National Bank on February 1 and the Americus Investment Company office on the opposite side.
Locals debate control of the Richmond Terminal amid plans to reorganize the system. proposals seek to dissolve the terminal and create an operating network from Richmond to the Mississippi, with feeders including East Tennessee Virginia Georgia and Georgia Central. President Inman may resign if the plan advances as the Danville is poised to fuse with terminal interests. Noted administrator Nesbitt cancels Americus appointment due to illness and promises rescheduling. Dr J B Hinkle contributes a letter from New York on medical and social topics.
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