15 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1892
Page
1
The article advertises a large shipment of neckwear in spring shades and a full assortment of men’s furnishings. It touts low prices and stylish designs, urging customers to visit the show windows and choose items that suit them perfectly. If nothing fits, it advises not to buy.
The Central railroad case moved to March 24 as Judge Pardee may join Judge Speer for the hearing. Maj. O A Bacon becomes a party with claims that the Central’s name was misused and revenues diverted to Richmond Terminal. The suit seeks a permanent receiver and nullification of the lease.
The court calendar lists terms for Webster Schley Stewart Lee Macon Sumter Dooly counties with dates from March to November. Wright Brady, a 16th district planter, says local cotton acreage will rise despite low prices. A knowledgeable source says fruit crops survived recent cold, but strawberry fruit tightness may reduce supply.
Major Anderson’s committal trial proceeded in the county court before Judge J C Mathews. Attorneys for the prisoner were Judge Pilsbury and W T Lane. Witnesses testified to the murdered man Joe Shivers’s bad character and to threats Shivers had made against Anderson. The shooting occurred after a quarrel on a DeSoto plantation, with witnesses unsure who fired. The judge ordered Anderson held to answer the murder charge.
A committee will ask Capt H C Bagley to withdraw his resignation as commanding officer of the Americas Light Infantry. His final decision is expected, though First Lieutenant M S Harper is seen as likely successor. The election focus will shift to minor offices amid ongoing contention.
Judge Fish grants a charter to the Lessie Meat Fruit Vegetable and Preserve Canning Factory Company with initial capital of 20000 dollars, later up to 100000. Incorporators include Dr J W Jones W G Lynch J N Green and L M Brown. Promoter notes strong local demand and urges action to start operations soon.
The column notes a Knox hat fashion bit, tonight's matinee at the opera house, and a busy week with court sessions and packed Downing performances. It mentions Calvary Church services, Robert Downing’s tour ovations, and a city-wide buzz around press agent Belle McKay from Canada. Quinine sale at Davenport Drug Co. referenced.
Major Gleasvar President of the Georgia Press Association outlines a planned annual excursion starting in Savannah and touring Boston the Northeast before returning by rail through New York Philadelphia Washington Richmond and Atlanta. The per capita cost will be modest with funds raised in advance to cover all expenses.
President H Hawkins of the State road conferred in Savannah with notes on extending Mia road from Lyons to Savannah. He awaits Central receivership ruling before acting. Savannah and Western sale or lease talks paused as Sam road seeks leverage. Governor Northen and Education Commissioner Bradwell to speak in Cordele next Friday night drawing large crowd.
A newspaper advertisement from Butler and Berry in Americus promotes 1847 Rogers plated tea spoons forks and table spoons. It states usual prices of 2 dollars per tea spoon and 4 dollars per table spoon but offers discount sets this week while stocks last. It frames advertising as news and urges readers to save by purchasing to cut expenses.
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