13 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
1
The piece extols personal appearance and cites The Haberdashery as leading in neckwear shirts hats and men’s attire. It invites readers to visit for stylish, economical purchases and personal service, praising the shop as essential to a well dressed man.
Sumter county executive committee fixed August 26 as the primary date to nominate Democratic candidates for the legislature and senatorial delegates. The plan calls for three district managers per district, with the two top legislature candidates and the highest senatorial vote in the county becoming nominees. Only registered, party-affiliated voters may participate.
The Georgia sheriffs and superior court clerks converge on Americus today at noon for their annual convention. Delegates began arriving yesterday with over a hundred expected, led by President Sheriff Jake Moore and Clerk Henry Allen. Governor seats, tours of Americus, and a lively program are planned, with talks on new laws and fees. Charlie Crisp, the racehorse named for Americus congressman, was shipped to Albany after a sale by W. C. Newbern to D. E. Smith of Dougherty county.
Reports describe the arrival and encirclement of Homestead by U S militia under General Snowden. Troops took control of the Carnegie mills, patrolled streets, and maintained order with no clashes as strikers remained peaceful. The scene shifted to martial law with military presence dominating the town.
Stockholders of the Savannah Americus railroad gathered in Americus yesterday afternoon for a full representation of the shares and enthusiastic reports from President Hawkins and Treasurer Cooper. They elected new directors, reappointed old officers, and praised the line's finances and future prospects.
A heated street altercation between 8. Bolton and 8. B. Sweet sad and J. encountered on Lamar Street yesterday afternoon ended with separation. Both sustained only minor bruises and no serious injuries. The dispute over house rent prompted the quarrel, and they will appear before Mayor Felder this morning.
A wry ad style note mocks old fashion jars and cheap goods sold at Artesian Corner in Americus and nearby stores. It touts Mason fruit jars, 1847 Roger Bros Silverware, and low prices on teapots, tea sets, rat traps, and matches, with playful mockery of rival claims and ghostly shadows.
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