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SCHLEY COHJNTY HEWS. G. T. WALKER, - - - - Editor. PRINCIPLES EEPOBB MEN. Ellav'lls. Ga., November Sth, 1882. Schley's Grand Jury did not want any two dollar “juanner” in theirs. Cattie, the little nine year ohl daughter of IT. IT. Kingletary, is lying quite ill with typhoid malarial lever. Schley is willing, ready and wait ing for the time to levy mid l>ny ft tax sufficient to pay all of her indebt edness. Call at the Ordinary’s office for the monthly crop reports of the State. Maj. Oleghoru will deliver them to you free. - - Alex. Goodson, an old and highly respectable citizen of Schley county, is quite ill, and is hardly expected to recover. The Grand Jury paid a very highly deserved compliment to our most worthy countyman, Major W. C. I’. Cleghorn. Ei>. G. Persons is now delivering his fruit trees, plants, etc., at Prince Bro.s’ stables. Ed. is a good gentle man and it will be good for you to call and get your trees. Mils. V. 1). Murray is convales cing; but the lion. TV. 1). Murray, Schley’s Legislator, was taken witli typhoid fever upon his qrrival at At lanta, and we are sorry to say is quite ill. There was not more than about fifty negroes that voted in Schley last Tuesday, and about half of them voted the Democratic ticket and the other half voted for Forsyth for Congress man-at-Large, straight and single file. We are glad to see our colored people taking the right step to go with their friends. GENERAL PRESENTMENTS OP THE CRIIDMMIIEHOmi. September Adjourned Term, ’B2. We, the Grand Jury sworn and em pannelled for the September adjourned term 1882, of Schley Superior Court, beg leave to make the following Gen eral Presentments. Through our com mittees we have examined the public buildings, the roads, bridges, the vari ous offices of the county andjreport as follows: PUBLIC BUILDINGS. We find the court house in good or der and neatly kept. The jail we find in bad order, and not such a jail ss wc deem safe for the security of prisoners. THE ROADS ASH BRIDGES, We find in as good order as circum stances pcimit, with assurance from tlie Board of lioads and Revenue that the slight delects are in progress of reparis. The various county offices we find clean and neatly kept, reflecting credit on the incumbents. The books of the Clerk of the Su perior Court we find neatly kept and in business like style. The Ordinary’s books are in fine order and in point of penmanship and neatness, a credit to the county, and congratulate the county and the Ordinary in having so efficient a deputy Clerk as Mr. Cleghorn. The Sheriff, county Commissioners and Treasurer’s books we find in good order and well kept. The Justices’ Dockets we find also in good order and kept neatly. Wo notice from the Treasurer’s report the financial condition of the county as appears from his book and vouches. Since last term of court, lie has re ceived fiom Tax Collector, §211.36 Disbursed, sustained by proper vouches, ." 208.56 Leaving in Tre’s hands a balanceof 2.80 It appears from the Treasurer’s re port that there are outstanding orders to the amount of ".. §BOO.OO There having been granted during the present year orders am ting to 1,357.00 Expense March Court §022.00 and of this court will be about §622.00. 1,814.00 Leaving the county indebtsdness...§3,lol.oo The tax to be collected amounts to about §2,100.00 Remaining indebtedness §1,301.00 We recommend that Mr. A. C. Murray be appointed to fill the vacancy on the hoard of Education caused by the resignation of W. D. Murray, he having been elected to represent this county in the General Assembly of the State, and that William Daniel, jr., be appointed on the same Board in the place of lssac Ilart who refuses to serve. We recommend that the pay of Jurors remain at $2.00 per day. In conclusion we return our thanks to Judge J. A. Ansley and Solicitor General G. 11. Hudson, for kindness and courtesies shown this body. We'request the publication of these Presentments in the Sumter llepubli- CAN. ROBERT BURTON, Foreman. S. M. COTTLE, J. M. MURRAY, J. S. WAMACK, S. W. BRYANT, I. HART, A. C. MURRAY, J. H. SPURLOCK, R. D. FLURRAY, P. STEWART, J. AGREE, H. M. KAIGLER, T. J. WALKER, J. J. SNIPES, R. C. WELLS, JOSEPH SOFTER, B. BRIDGES. J. H. STEPHENS, W. R. McCORKLE, A. T. HART, W. W. CHENEY, R. 11. SLAPPY, W. H. HEATH. Ordered by the Court that the fore going General Presentments be publish ed as requested, November 3rd, 1882. J. A. Ansley, j.s.c.,s.w.c. C. B. Hudson, Sol. Gen. A true extract from the minutes of Schley Superior Court, adjourned term, September, 1882. J. N. Cheney, Clerk. Dr. Eldridge’s Drug SVore. LIGHT. light. LIGHT! LIGHT. LIGHT. Lamps in all Varieties. H&LL LAMPS ! STORE I AMPS ! LANTERNS! Etc., Etc. s NON-EXPLOSIVE KEROSENE OIL. DRUGS AND MEDICINES Of All Kinds and Sorts 1 Amemcus, Ga., Sept. 0, Dr. Eldridge’s Drugstore. FALL MILLINERY ! A splendid assortment of W 3D -W 1’ A-Ijlj MILLINERI AT THE STORE OF Mrs. Mi. RMS. Th Ladies and all desiring to purchase something New and Fashionable I in Millinery, will find it to their advantage to examine her stock at an early date, STORE AT THE OLD STAND, Jackson Street, west of the Public Square, Americus, Ga. octlltf k M. T. RUM Announces to the public that her stock of Fall MILLINERY and NOTIONS HAVE ARRIVED, The assortment is complete, selected by herself in the city of New York. As to Style and Quality ! of goods, the taste of the most fastidious can be suited. As to prices, she can almost say that even* chronic grumblers will be satisfied. Site regrets that on account of the dust being so awfully bad, she has to forego the usual opening. Still, her stock is here in more than usual richness and variety. Customers will be waited on by her corps of assistants, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Tommey, Miss Preston, Miss Head. Cash buyers and prompt paying short time customers are invited to call, examine, price and buy. octlßtf Valuable Properly for Sale A house and lot in Americus, three good size rooms and back piaza, 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 §SOO cash. Also—One hundred acres of land about 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 home 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 lie can rent out his land and raise fish. Cheap, as party wants to sell. Price §BSO 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 dwelling contains seven rooms, kitchen, stables and necessary out-liouses on the place, about five acres of land. This is a valuable piece of property. If sold quick will be sold low, as party wants to move to the country. J. A. ANSLEY, sept2tf Attorney at Law. Public Sale of Land. The following real estate will he sold be fore the Court house door in Americus, Ga., on the first Tuesday in December next. Terms, one-third cash, balance in two equal payments at one and two years, bearing 8 l>er cent, interest per annum: No. 1. The Phil West place, on Flint river, in the 14th district of Lee county, containing 1,000 acres. Six or eight mule farm open. No. 2. Place on Americus and Lumpkin road, six miles from Americus and adjoining Jas. A. Wilson’s farm. Some 225 acres, half open, balance in timber. No. 3. The W. L. Adam’s place, adjoining Stan sel Barwick’s plantation, in the 10th district, containing 600 acres. Six or seven mule farm open and in cultivation. No. 4. The Philips place, lot No. 4, in the 15th district, near Alex. Bass, containing 202)4 acres. Has a two mule farm open. No. 5. 300 acres in Dooly county, just below the Flint river bridge. No. 6. 50 acres, being east side of lot No. 5, in the 17th district of Terrell county, formerly owned by A. H. Adams and J. D. Jamison. No. 7. South half of lot No. 216, in Dooly county, containing 100 to 105 acres, in the fork of Big and Little Pennyhatchie creeks. No. 8. Lot of land No. 45, in the 12th district of Taylor county, containing 202 K acres. For further information apply to Bank of Americus. Also, House and lot on Forsyth Street, formerly owned by Mr. John F. Pickett. oct2stds ELAM’S LIVEYISTABLES FOR SALE. Owing to my age and feeble health 1 offer for sale my Livery Stables, situated on Lamar Street, in the city of Americus, east of the Public Square. The long continuance of this property in this line of business, and the quantity of room, sufficient for all the demands of drovers coming to this market —having stalls and open iots, it is very de sirable, and I now offer to sell it for the reasons above stated. 1 will sell to a cash purchaser on very reasonable terms, and on very satisfactory figures to those who would like time. Call early or you’ll miss a bargain. 1 oct-tt _ H. ELAM, FOR SALE. AN EXTENSION TOP, FOUR PASS ENGER CARRIAGE, for sale at a bajreain. Apply to T- 8. GREENE, septaotf Opposite Prince Bro.’s Stables. JAMES FRICKER, C. A. FRICKER. Danville, Va. Americus, Ga, Jas Fricker & Bro’s AND— MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HOUSE, Under Barlow House, Americus, Ga. New Firm, New Goods, Low Prices! Buying in such large quantities to supply this and the Danville store, we now get quantity discounts that we did not heretofore, and are thereby enabled to give our cus tomers lowcjr prices than ever. Our stockof WATCHES, CHAINS, NECKLACES, LOCKETS, BRACELETS, RINGS, SETS, LACE PINS, EAR RINGS, GOLD AND SILVER THIMBLES, SOLID SILVERWARE, KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS, CASTORS, BUTTER DISHES, PICKLE STANDS, SYRUP CUPS, SPOON HOLDERS, BAKING DISHES, CAKE BASKETS, WATER SETS, WAITERS, GOBLETS, CUPS, FLOWER STANDS, CARD RECEIVERS, ETC., ETC., was never more complete than at the present time. We also have on hand a large lot of Oloclsis of all Kinds I! which we will sell cheaper than ever and guarantee each one to give entire satisfaction SEWING MACHINES. WE KEEP THE DAVIS, WILLIAMS SINGER, WHEELER k WILSON, DEW 11, AND MANY OTHERS, constantly on hand, and have just reduced the price FIVE DOLLARS on each style. Just think of it, a bran new Wheeler & Wilson, No. 8, with two drawers and drop leaf, with attachments complete, for TWENTY-EIGHT DOL LARS. Machines guaranteed in every respect. Needles, Oil, Attachments, and Parts for all Machines, kept in stock. SPECTACLES. We always keep in large quantities, and have instruments to test your eyes, and can fit you up with just what you need. Prices from Fifty-Cehts to Twelve Dollars per pair. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. This Department is filled with PIANOS, ORGANS, ORGUINETTES, ACCORDEONS, HARMONICAS, VIOLINS, GUITARS, BANJOS, TAMBOURINES, and everything else in the Musical Instrument line down to a Jews Harp. In this line, as in all others, we cannot be undersold, as we buy in large quantities direct from manufacturers. Our terms for selling Pianos and Organs on time are more liberal than any other house we know of. To convince yourselves, get prices and terms from any one else and then call and compare with ours. Remember, when youbuy from us you don’t have to pay freight extra; the price of Instrument covers that; also includes Stool and Book. We guarantee every Instrument sold. Should anything get wrong you do not have to write North and wait ten days for an answer, or ship your Instrument a thousand miles to have it repaired, and he deprived of the use of it for six or eight weeks, but simply report the trouble to us. Be sure and examine our stock, and get our prices, before you purchase. WORK DEPARTMENT. We will, as heretofore, turn out nothing hut first-class work. Mr. C. A. FRICKER gives his personal attention to this Department. ALL WORK WARRANTED. Prices reasonable. We solicit your patronage, and will endeavor by fair dealing to meritthesame. JAMES FRICKER & BROTHER* Davis & Callaway, AMEEICUS, GA. | Dry Goods, 2 Clothing, J Boots and Shoes, 4 Hats, ‘ ft Carpets, 6 Sewing Machines, 2 Trunks, &c. Americus, Ga., September 13, 1882. tf PROCLAMATION No. 1! JOHN R. SHAW, Be* jJjjßHnrasgggri gp i [■." jFTFW i^fftftww^ryirayHwiyafyacy|j Forsyth Street, - - Americus, Ga., ISSUES THIS, HIS Fall Proclamation! Hereby Inviting Everybody, and more Particularly the Ladies, to call and see his GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS!! Which have recently been added to his Stock, WITH A LARGE LOT ON THE WAY WHICH, WHEN RECiEVED, WILL MAKE HIS Stoct line, wl Styles Uieplei, Qilitf llnpsei Prices llipreceileitei ml Variety Unrralei! Call at once and oblige yours truly, JOHN R. SHAW, DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, Fstri.o77" Q-oods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, CLOTHING ! LADIES CLOAKS, Bedsteads and Chairs, Roll Plate Jewelry, Tutt’s Lh er PiUs, Etc., Etc., FORSYTH STREET, -- - - AMERICUS. 6A. septStf