04 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1894
Page
1
A local advert showcases parlor suits from 4000 and up with a wide range of beautiful furniture including hat racks sideboards library cases book cases wardrobes Willow and wood chairs and bedroom suits from 1250 to 12500. Extension tables center tables lounges and more are offered at prices to meet the times with a invitation to call at 103 Cotton avenue to view the full stock.
Atlanta scene recalls August ambush on Capt. H C King as jury returns a murder verdict for Alexander Carr. Defense argued insanity. three men tied to the crime await trial. Prosecutor Hill praised by jurors as defense avenues include new trial appeal and insanity plea. Also notes church services and a Pearl Onion Bets receipt.
In New York Isadore Straus defends Nathan Straus position on Grant’s candidacy amid rumors of Straus family support for the Tammany mayoral bid. Other letters defend Col. Strong and attack Col. Gardiner as political lobbying and club membership disputes unfold. State Democrats report resignations from Tammany Hall Twenty-ninth district. betting on Straus and Morton tilts show Strong favored for mayor and Morton for governor with odds on the stock market wagers.
A Crisp Club message accuses Geo W White of secretly campaigning among Black voters and denying withdrawal rumors while a rally lists potential speakers including Hawkes Lave Clay Balford Burkhalter Davenport and others as organizers warn of unpredictable political strikes as election activity looms in Americus.
A promotional notice from Allen Clegg & Co. urges customers to visit during hard times with promises of fresh desirable goods at low prices. The ad highlights suits hats overcoats shoes dress goods flannels underwear and house furnishings all saleable for "little money" to lift buyer spirits.
An OCR fragment touts Byrup of Figs as pleasant tasting and refreshing with claimed health benefits. It mentions California Fig Syrup Company in San Francisco and implies broad sale, urging readers to purchase the remedy.
Miss Annie Hall, twenty two, daughter of Joel Hall near Americus, attempted death by strychnine after years of invalid life. Dr Darby’s swift action saved her. she is recovering, bromide of potash likely aided her resilience, family deeply regrets the act.
Governor Atkinson proclaims November 20 as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer in Georgia. Citizens urged to abstain from secular work and to honor family altars and public worship in gratitude for divine blessings and guidance. Proclamation dated November 3 at the Capitol in Atlanta.
Ex President Harrison left New York City on the 12 40 train for Albany today. He will speak there from the rear of the train and then proceed to Muncie Indiana. He will address audiences in the Fourth and Sixth Indiana districts and at Shelbyville Monday night. Ex Speaker Reed will speak at a mass meeting in Troy New York tomorrow night.
In a Chicago Record excerpt Evangeline OGlary returns from the hall weary and distraught as she recalls Archibald Rooney’s distant reply. She fears his love lies elsewhere and reflects beneath a pallid moon on a restless night before her mother’s alarm calls in the morning.
A Chicago saloon tale contrasts New Mexico drinking customs with local bars. A New Mexico visitor explains a single glass with beeswax marks dictating drinks for each person, praising water and warning against going beyond one’s mark. The anecdote ends with a Russian rat trainer in Paris operating a miniature railway for trained rats and rats as passengers.
The Times-Reconpes calls attention to 282 registered Democrats in Sumter district who did not vote in October. It urges all eligible voters to turn out next Tuesday to support Judge Crisp, appealing to every Democrat and all good, patriotic citizens to cast a ballot for him.
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