09 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1897
Page
1
A local retailer in Americus announces a final clearance on all ladies waists, urging customers to visit the counter and close out every waist carried beyond last season at reduced prices. The sale aims to move unsold stock and attract bargain seekers.
Prices are 35¢, 50¢ and 75¢ for a small quantity of these elegant Trojans. The vendor vows to close the lot at a sacrifice to prevent old waist ong hands from marring their beauty by mixing them.
The store promotes a new Bengal neglige shirt line for men with sizes from 14 to 18 in stock. It invites male customers to view the collection in show windows or on shelves and urges husbands and sons buyers in the city to visit promptly.
Mrs Beecher died at 85 after several months illness. She fell ill during the recent season and never recovered. Her death marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of Henry Ward Beecher, the renowned preacher, with remarks noting her long life in the Western Frontier region.
The death of Mel Wexry Ward Beecher occurred in Stamford Connecticut after a period of frail health. Family and visitors, including Rev Samuel Scoville and Mrs Scoville, gathered at the deathbed along with Mrs Bullard of Massachusetts, a niece. Beecher endured a fall in November and months of complications followed, limiting her rally.
A chaotic scene in Gurnee Shelby county ends in a fatal fight after a quarrel over a twenty five cant pistol and a perceived insult. Gentry dies from a heart wound received in the altercation. Sheriff reports no arrests yet as crowds dispersed.
Patient testimony claims Dr Balls Cough Syrup cures a cold that leads to chest pain and pneumonia. After one bottle, cough began to disappear. after completing a second bottle, the patient was cured.
The article recalls a bustling day at the White House during the inauguration period. President Warren talk with John Hay about ambassadorial appointments and a flurry of senators and public figures visiting the president to discuss foreign and domestic appointments. Delegations from many states spurred speculation on potential cabinet and embassy posts amid a backdrop of ongoing political maneuvering.
Corbett derides Mandball and Fitzsimmons repeats daily outdoor workouts despite mud and snow. Reports from Cansox Nevada describe Fitzsimmons returning home weary, shoes removed, and Corbett amused by a dream defeat. Nearby items note Alabama totals back taxes on a Florence toll bridge and a snowbound North Dakota legislature facing an historic storm.
Judge Lampkin refuses to grant the Nelson petition seeking control of the Atlanta and West Point railroad. An injunction is granted restraining defendants until final hearing, with further orders to follow. The ruling references the Jan 1833 act provisions to borrow money and issue deeds of trust. The West Point palace company status remains as in 1896, until court orders otherwise.
Governor Bloxham names John A. Henderson, VP of Florida Central and Peninsular railroad, to fill the United States Senate seat of Wilkinson Call upon term expiration March 4. Appointment notified by telegram. Senate ballots and April 2 election date mentioned amid political maneuvering and socialite speculation. News from Wasmerox and Savannah covers naval recruit swearing in and brief senate confirmations.
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