21 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1892
Page
1
An advertisement by Wy Dy Tatley promotes American undergarments and men’s furnishings. It touts wool underwear at 22.00 per suit, French balbriggan, and heavy ribbed undergarments. It claims Manhattan shirts as exclusive in the city and invites customers to try the line, promising full stock and new designs.
Residents discuss the Brunswick Las Grange and Northwestern railroad proposal with General Carpenter in Chicago. A committee may be formed to press Americus acceptance, inviting Carpenter to visit and evaluate local advantages. Capt. P H L Williams mourns his aged mother in Talbot county after a fatal fall.
The L A and M railroad offers round trip tickets Americus to Chicago for one fare and one third to attend the World's Fair dedication ceremonies. Tickets go on sale today and extend through Saturday with a limit to October ninth.
The Light Infantry expects delivery of the latest pattern rifles belts bayonets cartridge boxes and accoutrements within days. A shipment delay has ended and the unit stresses renewed effort to raise membership and efficiency to match southern volunteer companies. Notable figures including Robert S Patterson and Dr J P McFerrin appear in connected civic and religious events.
ATLANTA October 14 W W Trout a leading real estate dealer and rental agent absconded this morning. He conducted an extensive rent and collection business and a number of warrants have been sworn out for his arrest with no clue yet on his direction of flight.
Thousands fill Detroit venue as Judge Crisp caps campaign swing through May City Saginaw and St. Clair. He touts the high tariff debate, praises Miner County victory, and predicts strong Michigan electoral support for Cleveland. Local notes include Port Royal steamship plans and a well known barber’s death.
A district circular will accuse Livingston of links to Gideons band and the Alliance, promising to reveal personal history as the third party seeks votes outside Athinta. It reviews his leadership while president and promises a hostile, pointed campaign.
The City of Paris completed its ocean voyage in five days fourteen hours and twenty four minutes, lowering the previous record by one hour and thirty four minutes. It traveled three miles farther than last year, beat all previous records, and averaged over 500 miles per day.
Yesterday at noon David Bell member elect of this county was struck by a runaway horse in Emerton. He was seriously or fatally injured and remains unconscious. Doctors report dire prognosis as the Southern Express Company and other lines compete on the Crescendo route.
The Artesian Corner store advertises a dramatic price drop across stoves ware and dinner sets. Items like 56 piece tea sets, soup plates, and wash stand sets are loudly discounted as callers are urged to buy during the closing out sale.
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