18 May 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
1
A seller promotes deeply discounted Balbriggan Half-Hose with full-fashioned double heels and toes at 22 1 2 cents per pair by the dozen and 100 dozen assorted fast colors at 25 cents per pair. The ad promises refunds for any unsatisfactory pair and claims top durability, urging readers to invest in value that lasts.
Atlanta May 17 Special verdict finds Porter Stocks guilty of murder in a joint indictment with Holland. Jury refuses mercy recommendation. Court to reconvene June 20 for possible sentence after motions for new trial. The packed courtroom stayed hushed as the verdict was read.
Local ad lists fast black drop stitch Ladies' Hose at tie per pair and plain stitch options at 25 cents. Also features folding fans, Percale, ribbons, lace, Nainwork, Persian lawns, crepon, French organdies, China silks, Veinette linen, Saragosa stripes, and Pepperell 10 4 sheeting at 25 cents per yard. Includes multiple prices and extensive product lineup from Geo. D. Wheatley's.
Delegates in Furano California May 17 convene to elect national delegates and presidential electors, form state committees, and divide into districts. The platform may include railroad competition planks and a Cleveland endorsement while Ostrom and Murphy vie for chair as factions split over the railroad issue.
Delegates from across the state arrive for the annual Grand Council session at the opera house. Tonight the visitors are banqueted at the Allen House by Sumter council in a formal supper, while tomorrow features speeches by local and foreign Arcanumites. The council will review subordinate bodies and elect delegates to the supreme council as it likely adjourns tonight.
Frank Richards a young man of the city committed death by his own action last week at his sister’s home in Red Bone district Tee county by swallowing morphine. He was raised by Mrs. John Graham of Americus after being taken from the county poor house as a child. He had married twice without formal divorce, and his character was described as wild and shiftless.
Seasonal and summer specials advertise at the Artesian Corner Butler and Burly Americus with prices on freezers water coolers and glassware. Readings mention hot weather temperatures and a sale offering pitchers and brown stoneware and Britannia lippers with varied prices and new arrivals.
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