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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
5
Announcement extols Thornton Wheatley's to market novelties and low prices inviting Americans to visit. It promises fashionable dress and updated goods, noting Wheatley’s as the place to be seen in proper attire and a mark of a perfectly dressed man.
Charles B. Stoddard, confined in Hudson county jail for forging checks, was freed by a Tennessee governor through a forged petition and a bogus letter. A Tennessee-Quasi petition claimed support from Covington leaders and the Baptist firm, aiding his release. Governor Buchanan then sought New Jersey action. trial in New Jersey may sentence him up to ten years, after which Tennessee could be pursued.
Crowded political events in Cork end in scattered affrays between McCarthyites and Parnellites. Stones and sticks fly as both sides clash, sending several participants to hospitals. A bystander girl is badly wounded. local clerics condemn violence, calling out factional leaders.
The United States through Minister Egan formally demanded immediate explanation and reparation from Chile for the Valparaiso attack on U S sailors aboard the Baltimore. Investigations showed Baltimore petty officer Riggan murdered and sailor Turnbell mortally wounded. thirty five crew members were arrested and beaten by Valparaiso police with bayonet use evident. Egan presented detailed findings to the Chilean Junta and urged swift reparations while noting American public sympathy and the Boston sailing toward the region.
Frank Moffrat, defeated for re election as president of the Farmers Alliance of Kansas, lambasts the faction that beat him. He labels them dangerous and anarchist and says President Biddle is swayed by them. He cites the People’s Party as causing rifts, notes a drop in Alliance membership from about 140000 to under 60000, and predicts further disruption.
Thornton brothers known as the Express Robber duo, linked to Branwell and Thornton, drove from Mines GA toward Tennille setting fire to bridges along the line. Arrested at Davisboro, they await trial in ville. Authorities suspect ties to incendiary letters against Southern Express and railroad officials. Confession details emerge in a separate case in Person County.
The fourth quarterly meeting will be at Leslie Georgia on Friday November 6 1891 with a full program of services speeches songs and essays. Delegates from all county schools urged to attend and two delegates per school. Rail rates from Plains of Dura Littlejohns New Pointchurch and Americus offered with 830 am departure and 610 pm return.
Police report from Americus details a daylight watch theft at Mr. Marshall's Forest Street residence. Policeman Feagan located the watch by evening and turned it over to Chief Lingo, with praise for the officer's prompt work. Also notes an obituary for John Whitehurst, previously of Americus, and a cotton market update and health ad copy.
A few days ago the illness of Mr Walter Crisp was noted in these columns. The popular young man remains in a serious condition despite best medical care and a strong constitution. Friends express deep concern but hold faith in recovery aided by skilled treatment.
The Parlor Grocer of Americus Georgia lists a wide range of commodities with prices for October 28, 1891. Includes Arbuckle coffee, Jamaica ginger, sugar, molasses, canned goods, spices, crackers, flour, meats, produce, and groceries with various quality grades and pack sizes. The market notes strong and weak signals across items, with several price points for tea, coffee, and commodities like rice, oats, and canned peaches.
A wedding notice from Ellaville details the marriage of J. E. Robinson of Americus to Lillie Cheney with Rev. C. A Thrower officiating at the Methodist Episcopal church. The report also notes a bigamy trial in Lumpkin, resulting in a four year sentence for S. P. Gwens. The piece mentions local friends, ushers, and community reaction.
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