10 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
1
The notice pledges to clear an entire stock of summer dress materials including organdies dimities lawns muslins and summer silks along with waists shirts and summer clothing. It highlights discounts on ladies slippers neglige shirts underwear and other apparel while forecasting a busy rush trade during the dull season.
A customer praised a store for trading with confidence and always getting what is advertised at bargain prices. The ad urges readers to mention the advertisement and bring cash, as goods cannot be charged at these prices. The firm promises to do what it advertises and to offer genuine bargains.
Horace Stephen Perry was hanged at DeKalb county jail for fatally shooting Bely Lanier in Decatur on March 8. He claimed innocence and said the act protected his home’s sanctity. The execution occurred at 11:43 am after a trial that ended in conviction and a denied appeal. Perry had concealed a pistol in the courthouse incident amid a troubled marriage and alleged liaison. Additional notes describe crop conditions and a Washington report on Secretary Gage urging earlier annual reporting deadlines.
A fragment discusses women’s sorrow and nervous exhaustion, noting how tears reflect unseen burdens. It critiques doctors who dismiss neurotic distress as mere nerves and laments the lack of understanding for women’s daily pain and endurance.
Miss Sallie Chapman, a 20 year old living with J O McInvale at 152 Flat Street, was assaulted in her bedroom by an unknown man who choked her and fled through the window. Police seek clues as town erupts in alarm after a second such attack in two weeks. assailant’s race unknown.
The Society of the Army of West Virginia gathered in Columbus Ohio with Dr W F Hall of Illinois presiding Governor Bushnell and Mayor Black welcomed the veterans Captain Thomas H McKee of Washington gave the address. The program features welcomes patriotic songs by a local Republican glee club and music by the Seventeenth United States infantry band.
A second hearing in Salisbury before Special Master Kerr Craize examined alleged fraud by North Carolina Railroad directors in a recent merger with Southern Railway. Eminent counsel argued over board minutes showing a $2,000 lease purchase use and a minute authorizing President Alexander to pursue a Log Raleigh Salex sale to fund the railroad.
Miss Ellen Darteh becomes Mrs James Longstreet in a restrained ceremony at the executive mansion on Peschtree street in Laxta. Governor Atkinson gave away the bride as relatives and state officials attended a small gathering in the blue room. The Rev Father Schadewell officiated and the couple plan two weeks at Porter Gap before returning to Atlanta. General Longstreet, ex minister to Turkey and railroads nominee, will resume duties after a brief wedding recess.
General Fitzhugh Lee, consul general at Havana, arrives with George Fishback and Robert Oliver. He refuses to predict Cuba’s fate, notes Evangelina Cisneros is not to be banished and is well treated. He cites about 1,400 Americans in Cuba aided by a $50,000 relief fund with $15,000 spent so far. He says no business improvement until the war ends. Fishback visits Havana on private business. he notes widespread suffering and disputes Cisneros’ treatment.
Colonel Isaac W. Avery once edited the Atlanta Constitution and acted as foreign commissioner to Mexico and the South American republics. He fell from his Kirkwood residence near Atlanta and is reported dying from injuries. Avery was a noted Confederate cavalry colonel and long served in journalism, shaping Southern trade movements.
The Twenty third New York regiment, renowned as Savannah’s rivals, has issued a formal challenge to the Savannah Riflemen for a Thanksgiving match in Avondale. The New Yorkers boast a $700,000 armory and strong sharpshooters, while Savannah plans to host with the Savannah Volunteer Guards as the local team.
Senator Maney believes Congress will take a definite step toward freeing Cuba from Spain at the coming session. He says the House is organized for business and will act on public affairs, expecting the administration to pursue peaceful independence but ready to undertake risks if needed.
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