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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1884

Page

8

Capital plans for state capitol unveiled in Georgia marble debate

The Atlanta Constitution reports the capital commission’s negotiations with Miles and Horn for the capitol stone. Governor McDaniel and officials note costs, Georgia material use, and bids showing $250,000 saved on first bids. They expect most labor and stone processing to occur in Georgia, with over $100,000 reserved for extras.

Atlanta Constitution Miles & Horn McDaniel Edbrooke W. W. Thomas Georgia Georgi Mr. Thomas Thomas Ilinois State House Mutual Insurance New York Vanderbilt Fifth Avenue

Fatal Crossing Accident in Atlanta and Suicide Attempt

In Atlanta H H Bentley died after being struck by an Air Line freight train at Decatur street. An inquest found the verdict per facts. Also, Alice Clover, a young white resident, swallowed morphine near the mineral springs seeking death after a jilt, later found unconscious but improving. a pistol was found in her stocking. The article notes her good character and family standing. Advertisements include a mouth cure and local dental ads from Macon and Forsyth.

Atlanta H. H. Bentley Decatur Street Air Line Cornelia Street Bentley Alice Clover

Notable reformer Jerry McAuley and era of missions

A lengthy portrait recalls Jerry McAuley once a river thief who reformed in prison and led the Water Street Mission to transform New York’s toughest district. The piece highlights his struggle, conversion, and decades of saving abandoned women, leaving a lasting local impact on the city’s underclass.

Jerry M’auley New York Jerry McAuley Water Street Hisremorne Mission Will Carlton Botsey Pare Toledo Harper Weekly Will Carleton Mich Hudson Carleton Chicago Detroi Weekly Tribune Brooklyn New York City

New Mammoth Store Opens With Large Stock

I have bought a very large stock of Dry Goods Furnishing Goods Clothing Shoes Hats and all wear for ladies and gentlemen. I struck in time the Halstead Haynes Co stock sold at auction through the assignee. These goods are finest best makes and I will offer them at attractive prices. Come and examine and compare prices.

Mammoth Halstead, Haynes & Co

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