Augusta Exposition promises unmatched electrical display
Augusta hopes to host the finest Exposition in America this November with a grand electrical show. General Manager J. B. Platt and aide J. W. Ryckman coordinate space with major firms like Thomson Houston, Germania Electric, Holtzer Cabot, and Whittier to present dynamos, motors, elevators, and lighting. A long exhibitor list includes Lane & Bodley, Goodyear, Reese Buttonhole, and many Boston and New York companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Platt
J. W. Ryckman
Americas
Augusta
America
Crystal Palace
London
Ohio
United States
Observatory
Music Hall
Thomson Houston Company
Platt
Germania Electric Company
Holtzer-Cabot Company
Bostic
Consolidated Electric Manufacturing Company
Whittier Machine Company
Boston
Porter &Levitt
Providence
New England
Lane & Bodley
Cincinnatti
Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Company
Harrisburg
Bell Engine Company
Erie
F. Reddaway
Lelting
Shest
New York City
Goodyear Shoe Machine Company
Exposition Adds Military Pageantry and Allied Programs
Two military brass bands perform daily at the Exposition including a unique women’s ensemble. November 5–7 feature a sham battle with all three services and militia from across the country competing for prizes totaling 2875 dollars. Events include a grand military ball, Alliance Day on November 18 with speakers from Georgia and South Carolina, Inter-State Sunday School convention, Chrysanthemum Show, Cattle Show, Grand Veterans Rally, Savannah River Convention, and showcases of agricultural machinery and cotton picking by new machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
L. F. Livingston
Georgia State Alliance
J. William Stokes
South Carolina Alliance
Col. Livingston
L. F
Dr. Stokes
Northern
B. F.tillman
South Carolina
Carolina
Carey Townsend
S.T. A
Gordon
Hampton
Beauregard
Butler
Early
Young
Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Boston Visitors Leave for Augusta Palace Car Tour
Boston adopts a grand rail journey starting November six with John W. Ryckman and Robert F. Straine leading a party in the steel cylindrical palace car Augusta. Ex Governor Oliver Ames Francis W. Breed Jonathan Lane James R. McKee and other Boston luminaries join the tour staying several days in the Electric City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John W. Ryckman
Robert F. Straine
Augusta
Oliver Ames
Massachusetts
Francis W. Breed
Jonathan A. Lane
Boston Merchant’s Association
James R. McKee
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Inter-state Amateur Athletics Rally Set for November in Augusta
Augusta hosts a two day inter state Amateur Athletics rally on November 9 and 10 with events run under A A W and L A W rules. Entries close November 6 at 6 o clock and a 25 cent fee applies per event.
Electrical apparatus deal aids large exhibitors
Mr. W Ed Platt arranged with Thompson Houston for electrical gear beyond self generated power. A railroad track will connect the Georgia railroad siding and by Sunday next exhibits will be hauled through the buildings. The opening chorus is to be a grand musical event in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ed. Platt
Thompson-Houston Company
Georgia
South
Augusta Exposition to Open November Show in 1891
The Augusta Exposition aims to attract vast visitor attendance in November 1891 with exhibits from South and beyond. The Pan Augusta party travels through Middle and New England to promote the event, highlighting industry, agriculture, and mineral displays. The main building at Daruit Park covers 900 and a half feet with extensive display space, electric cars, and rail access, boasting the largest Southern exhibit complex of its time.
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Savannah
Valle
Augusta Bes Company
Augusta
Hatell
Wii
Husandry
Middle
New England
South
Gra A
Druit Park
Withree Acres
Southee
Canada Hs
Montreal
O' Mason & Dixon
Special Attractions Daily at 8 Music Hall
The venue plans indoor features to replace outdoor acts with a late opening day. The west end stage has been erected to accommodate vaudeville and novelty acts. Management promises a variety of eccentric performances as the show tours northern regions.
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Reese
A. A. Marks
Broadway
New York
Riddabock & Co
Cabot
Orin, Maldon & Co
Fe Ace F. M. Company
Newton
Mass
Knowles Loom Works
Worcester
Opelika
Girard
Labun Ga
Lanta
Kvitte
Eville
Greenvin
Louisville
Dublin
Rocky Fo
Danyrs
Len
Lenoir
Aiken
Savannae
Ouumbia
Barnwell
Charlotte
Fampton
Cheraw
Nvigg
Camden
Florenc
Pregnal
Ysboro
FS Tonniae
Fayetteville
Nion
Aimbus
If Gaines
Blakely
Artericus
Smithville
Ibany
Exsonville
Ysville
Baxle
Jesup
Lerville
Jatine
Commercial
Uthe
Augusta, Ga
Nashville
Tennessee
Exposition Company
The
Grange
County Agricultural Society
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Antaneee
Eran
Rae
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