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The Disgrace of Indolence.
New York Mail.
In liis sermon yesterday on tire
Cauldrons of Sin, Dr, Talmage spoke
of an indolent life as a corrupting in
fluence. There are four ways in which
money is obtained—by inheritance, by
earning, by begging and by stealing.
The number of men who thrive by the
latter method is very large in a great
city, and, Dr. Talnrage suggests, it is
a great temptation to young men to
abandon industry for a life of fraud
when they see the luxury in which men
who gorge themselves on public plun
der live. The preacher also alluded to
the demoralizing influence of the good
for-nothing lives of men of wealth who
commit no fraud. But he might have
made the topic very impressive had be
been able to devote more time to it.
The indolence of wealth holds up a
false standard and makes the condition
of affluence without work appear the
highest goat to a multitude). John
Stuart Mill predicted that the time will
come when it will be considered dis
creditable for a nran to live without
nsefnl work, and his prediction ought
speedily to be fulfilled in America.
Many of our wealthy men are among
our hardest workers, but there is a class
of snobs who ape the manners of the
Old World, and are utterly destitute
of an ambition to achieve anything of
nse to the world. Public opinion
should put mark of disgrace upon
their indolence, and a life of usefulness
should be held up as the ideal in the
United States, for rich and poor alike.
Typographical Errors.
The following from the Lake Charles
Echo is so well said and so appropriate
to the subject, that we reproduce it for
the information and benefit of any who
may be disposed to be critical:
“The average reader is about as
familiar with the intricate working of
the mechanical department of a news
paper as he is with the inliabitance of
the moon. And it is as amusing as
it is disgusting for one who has spent
years in learning the ’art preservative
of all arts, to listen to the criticisms
of a person who is unable to spell half
the words in the English language cor
rectly, when an occasional typograph
ical error creeps into the paper. An
ordinary printer will set lip in a day
from seven to eight thousand ems; in
doing this he will handle and place in
position some twenty thousand type.
Is it any wonder that he occasionally
misplaces a letter? The best proof
reader in the world is apt to overlook
an error made by the printer, if for one
moment be allows his mind to wander
from his task. The X. Y. Herald is
supposed to be the most perfect in its
mechanical department of any news
paper printed in this country. It is
supposed to have the most experienced
proof readers that money can command:
and yet there is never an issue of the
paper but wliat one, and it more fre
quently happens a half-dozen typo
graphical errors occur. Then, kind
reader, when you discover a misplaced
letter in your paper, or an occasional
misplaced word, don’t imagine you
are hero. The printer knows they are
there; he knows that it is an utter im
possibility to weed them ail out. And
if lie can’t accomplish it, certainly you
cannot.”
Judge Simmons on Temperance.
This week Judge Simmons held
court in Jonesboro, and among other
things he said in his charge to the jury,
is the following, as reported by the
Jonesboro Xews: “Judge Simmons, in
his charge to the grand jury, upon the
subject of selling to drunken men, and
keeping open bar-rooms on tlie Sab
bath, gave some illustrations of the
happy results of the local option law,
whereever it had gone into effect. He
stated that he had been informed by
one of the J udges in the lower part of the
state that, before the adoption of this
law in one of tlie counties in the State,
it took him nearly a week to try the
violations of law, caused by drinking
whiskey. That the people would meet
on Monday morning at the court house,
and commence drinking and fighting
and would keep it up all the week.
Since the adoption of this law, ho
would charge the grand jury in the
morning and discharge them in the afs
ternoon because there was no business,
for them to transact. In another coun
ty, whore this law had been adopted
a change for tlie better liad been observ,
ed. In this county there would be
from three to four murder cases to try
at every teim of the court. The law
had been in operation in that county
for nearly seven years, and there bad
been but one homicide in the county
since its adoption. The judge said he
could give numerous instances of the
great moral improvement observable in
the people after the adoption of this law
in different counties where he had pre
sided. In counties where fighting and
quarreling had been the order of the
day, before the adoption of this law, he
liad held court after tho adoption, and
did not see a single man under tlie in
fluence of liquor, nor beard a loud or
boisterous expression. The judge
thinks that the true temperance theory
is abolishing bar-rooms.”
Scull Shoals, Ga., Greene Cos., 1
August 3, 1870. j
Me. W. 11. Barrett, Augusta,Ga.:
Dear Sir— l have sold Dr. GILDER’S
PILLS for the past two years, and
find that all in this neighborhood ap
prove them. The physicians have
recommended them, and tho people
will have none other. They are better
LIVER PILLS than any I have any
knowledge of. Very respty,
Henry Moore.
To Promote a Vigorous Growth of
tlie hair, use Parker’s Hair Balsam. It re
stores the youthful color to gray hair, re
moves dandruff, and cures Itching of the
s :alp.
A full assortment of Toilet Articles, Fe
lummy, Soaps, Etc., Etc., at
Dr. Eldirges, Drug Store.
Miss KATE KING
Invites the attention of the Ladies to her
SELECT STOCK OF
11 llnsry and Fusy M
NOTIONS, Etc.,
ALL OP THE LATEST STYLES.
Which she keeps on hand at all times,
aud at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES!
NEW GOODS
ARRIVING DASLY.
UeTTlon’t fail to Call and Examine her
tock before purchasing elsewhere.
Miss KATE KING,
PUBLIC SQUARE, AMERICUS,
marSltf
Valuable Property lor Sale
A house and lot in Americas, three good
size rooms and back plaza, a good size
kitchen, good fencing, well of good water,
place in thorough repair, one acre of land
attached, one hundred select varieties of
bearing peach trees, besides apple and pear
trees, also vineyard. Owner wants to go
away is why he offers to sell so cheap—terms
§50(1 cash.
Also—One hundred acres of land aliout
two and a half miles of Andersonville, a
portion cleared and one or two small houses
on it. A cash purchaser can get it very low,
the land is thin, but a man with only §250
cash can get him a homo upon which he can
make a comfortable living if he will work.
Also—One hundred and fifty acres of oak,
hickory and pine land, five and a half miles
west of Americus, one hundred and ten
acres cleared, owner says will produce bale
of cotton to three acres,' plenty of timber,
good well of water and three good springs
on the place, a fair dwelling house with
cook room, etc., attached, and other out
houses; owner says his family lived there
four years and never had a chill. Splendid
place for a Carp fish pond, so if a man don’t
want to work he can rent out his land and
raise fish. Cheap, as party wants to sell.
Price §SSO cash.
Also—One of the most eligible places in
Americus, in the healthiest part of the city,
good society, easy distance from the business
center, the'dweliing contains seven rooms,
kitchen, stables and necessary out-houses on
the place, about five acres of "land. This is
a valuable piece of property. If sold quick
will bo sold low, as party wants to move to
the country. J. A. ANSLEY,
scptL’tf ' Attorney at Law.
FOR SALE.
That valuable plantation of G. W. Council,
about 12'J miles from Americus, Ga. One
thousand, one hundred and sixty acres, in a
high state of cultivation, about eight hun
dred acres cleared, a good proportion of it
fresh, lies well, produces finely, fencing in
good repair, plenty of timber, a good framed
dwelling house with four rooms and cook
room: Splendid gin house and screw, good
outhouses, and cabins with shingle roof and
brick chimneys, and good water. If a man
wants to farm in Sumter county and make
good corn, cotton, oats, wheat, etc., here is
tlie place, but few farms in Sumter equal to
it. Also two hundred acres wood-land near
the above land. A quick purchaser will get
a bargain, .J. A. ANSLEY, Attorney.
Americus, Ga., August 30th, 1882. Sotf
FOR SALE.
A valuable farm, eight miles of Americus,
11 a good neighborhood, healthy section,
Church privileges convenient, good water,
good dwelling house with six rooms, good
gin house and press, and other necessary
but houses, six hundred and fifty acres of
gray and mulatto land, four hundred open
and in good state of cultivation, two settle
ments on place, and a fish pond stocked
with German Carp. If you want a desirable
home, with good productive lands and com
fortable and convenient surroundings, ap
ply soon. J. A. ANSLEY,
septlDtf Attorney at Law.
REAL ESTATE.
Will buy or sell, rent or lease lands, real
estate and city property. Negotiate trades
of all kinds, investigate titles to land and
city property. Terms reasonable.
J. A. ANSLEY,
aug2stf Americus, Ga.
Good Place for Sale.
For reasons satisfactory to myself, my
place, south of the fair grounds, in Leeton,
is offered in good faith for sale. It contains
forty acres of land. Ffteen just subdued,
and fifteen of older lands in cultivation. Well
inclosed and satisfactorily filled up in orch
ards, vineyards,gardens, barn with six stalls,
carriage and wagon shelter, two good wells
of superior water in regular use, cane mills
and kettles under shelter, smokehouse, two
negro rooms opening into the back yard, a
dwelling of six rooms and stove room at
tached, front and back varandas with two
basement rooms. The front yard is large
and tastefully set in evergreeas and choice
decorating shrubbery. To those who want a
place so conveniently located and arranged,
one mile from tho Court house in Americus,
the offer of such a place will not occur again
in half a century. Come and see that your
eyes will verify the statements above.
TERMS—WiII exchange for a plantation
or cash in satisfactory installments, or both.
lam fixed on selling. Call on or write to
W. J. BARLOW,
unolltf Americus, Ga.
k Goto Wsrsk®!
I HAVE RENTED THE
Sirrine Brick Building,
ON EAST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE*
AMERICUS, GA.,
Which I will repair and have ready to store
cotton in during the coming season. My
friends and the public are asked to patron
ize me. All produce left in my care by
friends and others, will receive prompt at
tention and sold at best prices offered.
,J. L. PRICE.
Americus, Ga., May 19,1882. tf
L GEORGE ANDREWS,
BOOT AND SHOE Mi,
lias removed his shop to the house in the
rear of J. Waxelbaum& Co.’s store, adjoin
ing the livery stables, on Lamar St., where
the invites tliepublic to give him their work.
He can make and repair all work at short
notice. Issober and alwaysonhand to await
on customers, Work guaranteed to he lion
cst and good. janltf
TO RENT.
A comfortable dwelling on College Street,
Possession given on the first of September.
Apply to S. P. BOONE,
julylfitf Americus. Ga.
TO RENT.
Dwelling House to rent on Lamar Street.
- erterms apply to
may!2tf. Mrs. A. SIMMONS
Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
LIGHT. LIGHT.
LIGHT!
LIGHT. LIGHT.
Lamps in all Varieties.
HALL LAMPS !
STORE LAMPS !
LANTERNS!
Etc., Etc.
0
NON-EXPLOSIVE
KEROSENE OIL.
DRUGS AND
MEDICINES
Of All Kinds and Sorts !
Americus, Ga., Sept. 9,1882.
Dr. Eldridge’s Drugstore.
L. B. BOSWORTH. B. F. .TOSSEY
BOSWORTH & JOSSEY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Forsyth Street, Americus, Ga.
NOW IN STOCK AND TO ARBIVE,
1 Car Bulk Sides, 200 Bbls. Flour,
Comprising tlie following Brands; “GLORY OF THE WORLD PATENT,”
“OUR PATENT,” “BELLE OF SUMTER”—Extra Family—
“XXX,” —Family. These brands are our private marks
and we shall see to it that the goods under these
names shall he standard. Our “Glory of
the World” is perfection in Flour.
One Car Liverpool Salt, 10,000 Yards Bagging,
500 Bundles Cotton Ties,
SALMON, SARDINES, OY'STERS, and CANNED MACKEREL—SO Case
Lots each. 100 CASES BALL POTASH, 50 OASES SODA, 500 Lbs.
MACCABOY SNUFF—Jars and Tins, GILT EDGE CREAMERY
BUTTER always on hand, 50 BUCKETS PURE STICK
CANDY, 500 It,s FANCY CANDY, 150 BOXES CRACK
ERS as low to Merchants as they can buy at Bakeries,
300 Packages AUGUST CATCH MACKEREL.
(There is greater chance for swindles in Fisli than any other article of merchandise
sold. Don’t be deceived by low prices amt buy a lot of worthless Fish that, perhaps, have
been re-packed or caught in May and June. Our third purchase is just coming in and we
guarantee quality and weight.)
MACARONI, COX’S GELATINE, CROSSE & BLACKWELL’S PICK
LES AND OIIOW CHOW, MACKEREL IN TOMATO SAUCE,
OKRA AND TOMATOES and everything in the
FAUCI GItOCERI LIIE !
OAT MEAL, WHEATEN GRITS AND GRAHAM FLOUR, 25 BAGS
RIO COFFEE, 25 BAGS COSTA RICA, Ordinary to Choice, finest
flavored in tlie world, strong and rich. BREAKFAST COCO, a
splendid drink for persons of a nervous temperament, and most
palatable to all. ARBUCKLE’S ARIOSA COFFEE,
ROASTED AND THE“CONEPONA”BRAND OF
ROASTED COFFEE, COMPOSED OF COSTA
RICA, MIRACAIBO ANI) JAVA.
XiicfU-ors and Oigeirs !
We shall continue to keep tlie best Liquors in tlie market, along with
BUDWEISER BEER ON ICE, MARTELL’S BRANDY WILL BE ON
OUR SHELVES AT ALL TIMES. WE DEFY COMPETITION IN
CIGARS. “FLEMING’S DARK HORSE” IS THE BEST
NICIvLE CIGAR ever offered to Americus smokers.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE
IX AZAUD POWDER COMt>iAKrY
and can furnish any sort of Powder, Blasting, FFFG, Duck and tlie course brands of sli
gun Powder. We are also Agents of the ltepanno Chemical Works, and shall have o
hand a good lot of Fuse Caps and Dynamite Cartridges for blasting stumps. Every farm
er can rid his lands of all stumps at a nominal cost and with perfect safety.
We shall in the season now upon us keep a heavy line of Groceries and
COUNTRY MERCHANTS
will be as well taken care of by us as any one in the trade. We shall continue to duplicate
any bill bought of Atlanta or Macon Jobbers.
BOSWORTH & JOSSEY,
FORSYTH ST., - - - AMERICUS. CA.
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SEVEN DEPRATMENTS
Davis & Callaway,
AMERICUS, GA.
I Dry Goods,
2 Clothing,
0 Boots and Shoes,
2|i Hats,
Q Carpets,
6 Sewing
Machines,
7 Trunks, &c.
Americus, Ga., September 13, 1882. tf
PROCLAMATION No. I!
if,
'S
JOHN R. SHAW, \
SFffiiavpj | rjira%YHTr[g£ji rrravr.iTtj
Forsyth Street, - - Americus, Ga.,
ISSUES THIS, HIS
Fall Proclamation!
Hereby Inviting Everybody, and more Particularly
the Ladies, to call and see his
(i
GRAND DISPLAY (IF NEW GOODS!! |
-f 1
1
Which have recently been added to his Stock,
WITH A LARGE LOT ON THE WAY !* j
1
WHICH, WHEN REGSEVEO, WILL WIU HIS
M Imieise, fill
Styles ftpled,
Qilil? llßipsi, ' |
Prices lliijroiiefi, id 1
Variety DiimM!
Call at once and oblige yours truly,
JOHN R. SHAW,
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS* i
FaxLO-y' Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas,
CLOTHING !
LADIES CLOAKS v |
Bedsteads and Chairs, Roll Plate Jewelry,
Tutt’s Lit er PiFs, Etc., Etc.,
FORSYTH STREET, - AMERICUS. GA.
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