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{jpg* LOCAL SCHEDULE. On and after Sunday, Dec. 10th, trains ' will leavo Americus as follows: Passenger trains for Albany and Mont gomery, daily, 12:52 P. M, Passenger trains for Macon, - - 3:25 P. M Ace’n train for Eufaula and Albany, (daily) 2:08 A. M. Acc’n train for Macon, (daily) 2:23 a.m. Freight train for Macon, (daily except Sundays), 9:40 A. M. Freight train for Smithville, (daily except Sundays), 6:21 r. m. H: H. COLLIER, Agent. Departure of Mails from Americus. Mails going West and South close at 12 m. “ “ North and East close at - 3p. m. Night mails for Macon and points beyond close at - - - - - - 7p. m. Buena Vista mail closes at - - 12 m. Lumpkin mail closes at - - - - 12 M. W. A. BLACK P. M. AMERICUS COTTON MARKET. Amebicus, Ga., Dec. 12, 1882. Good Middling, 91 Middling, 9 Low Middling, BJ®BJ Good Ordinary, 81 Ordinary, 7 Market firm. No. bales received to date,... 22,530. MUNICIPAL TICKET. The following named gentlemen are presented to the voters of the city of Americus, to fill the office of Mayor, Aldermen, and Clerk and Treasurer, at the election in December next: fob mayor: JOHN B. FELf)ER. for aldermen: P. H. WILLIAMS, A. C. BELL. W. H. MORGAN. FOR CLERK AND TREASURER: D. K. BRINSON, novlotde A C VRD. I have just returned from my plan tation, and find that a report is being circulated that I am opposed ti the Public Schools. I desire to say to the voters of the city of Americus that 1 am, and have always been, strongly in favor of Public Schools. If elected an Alderman, I shall heartily sustain the Public School system as organized. Wm. H. MORGAN. Americus, Ga., Dec. 12,1882. Thanks. Gen. Phil. Cook, will please accept the thanks of the Sumter Republi can, for copies of the Congressional Record. New Postal Route. A postal route has been established from Smithville to Chokee, Leaves Smithville Saturday’s at 1 r. m., and arrives at Chokee by sp. m. Leaves ; Chokee Saturday’s at 8 a. m., and ar rives at Smithville by 12 m. All kinds of canned goods at Ed Ansley’s. Fresh Beef, Pork, Kid, Mutton and fine Sausage every day at VV. H. & T. M. Cobb’s market on Cotton Avenue. Adjourned. Term. An adjourned term of Sumter Supe rior Court will be held at the Court House, next week, commencing on Monday, 18th inst. Judge Allen Fort will preside, and Col. C. B. Hudson will be on hand in behalf of the State. Jurors—grand and petit—witnesses, and all others interested, “will take due notice and govern themselves ac cordingly.” Fair for the Library. The Directors of the Americus Library Association determined upon a fair, in the interest of the Library, to commence on the 2Gth inst., and continue for three or four days. It will be inthe natureof the Mechanic’s fair, held in June last. Several gold watches, diamond rings, etc., are to be raffled. This is an occasion to which our society, young and old, can look forward to. ONION SETTS*cheap, at W. T. Davenport & Son’s. After Fun. A,, party of sportsmen left Americus on/Monday for a large pond on the ot dern suburb of the county. The /oject was to kill ducks. All over a ’hundred are to be sent to the Repub lican office for distribution. The * pond is large, the sportsmen accurate |of aim and the ducks .plentiful. We . expect a large distribution and wish I the hunters, Mayo, Mims, et alias , | great good luck to you gents. If you want a fine piece of stall fed f beef, call at W. H. & T. M. Cobb’s on I Cotton Avenue. I A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. | And here is what Bosworth & Jossey have ' on hand to help you obtain boot. Twenty-five Barrels Fancy Apples, Ten Boxes of Oranges, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans and Raisins, French Confections and Sugar Fruits and ; Toys; Wilson’s Fancy Orackers. Mince Meat, Currants, Citron and Jellies. We have a fine cigar put up, twenty-five in a box, handsomely lithographed, “A t Ijjfrry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” jixsft the thing to make a present to your male Igßnnds. Stock complete. Come and see us SMEFore J ou mß ke your purchases for the fHgpldays. Not the Man. |p: The notice in Saturday’s Constitu tion that a man by the name of Rodg- Srs, engaged on the East Tennessee, Ifyirginia and Georgia Railroad, had Igiied in Atlanta, was received in with much concern, believ- Bbig that it was Mr. Ed. Rodgers, son i of Mr. Seth Rodgers, of this county, pit turns out a mistake and we con- Bgratulate the friends and relatives of | Mr. Ed. Rodgers on the result. Candidates for Re-Election. All the old county officers are again before the county for re-election. The fact that they have a clear record is no argument against them and makes the election an easy going affair. The present Clerk of the Superior Court comes to the front with a satisfactory record,and no one questions his fitness. Sheriff Mize has no opponent. Long use has stamped him a good and cor rect officer. Coroner Guorry, by long practice, understands his duties and discharges them. Tax Receiver Dan iels is still at the front with an irre. proachable record, and will command the suffrage as he does the respect of all his constituency. Collector Stewart is before the suffragists of Sumter county for re-election. His efficiency and solid worth as a man and officer, endorse him beyond anything that can be written. Treasurer Sheppard is the man for the place. He is safe, true to his country and trust. In him there is no deficiency. So good is the ticket for county officers that it has not been thought worth while to set forward any new contestants. A Pleasant Evening. Wo were numbered among a very few friends that met at Judge Fort’s, one evening last week, in honor of the marriage of his brother, Dr. J. A. Fort, a resident of our city and a prac titioner of prominence. The evening was spent most cnjoyably in high social glee, and the Doctor with his usual modest mien, graced the occa sion, while his lovely bride was the center of attraction. The table was most exquisitely laid; the repast su perb, and was presided over by the handsome Judge and his beautiful wife with all the grace and dignity of a crown or a throne. It is superflu ous to say that the guest did ample justice to the bounties placed before them. Sucli pleasant occasions are seldom enjoyed in a life time, and we wish for ail present many happy re turns of so pleasant an evening. Many hearty congratulations and good cheer to the Judge, the Doctor, and all present. hristmas Announcement! For tho rest of this month we have marked down our entire stock of Clothing to prices never before known in the city. So now is the time for you to make yourself or boy useful Christmas presents—a nice suit of clothes, a nice overcoat, a nice dress hat or cap, some nice warm under wear, a handsome scarf, a comforta ble pair of wristlets, an elegant silk handkerchief, halfdoz. bordered linen handkerchiefs, half dozen white dress shirts, half dozen pair substantial socks, half dozen linen collars and cuffs, a neat umbrella, a fashionable walking cane, a fine pocket-book, a good leather valise, or a substantial trunk. These are the kind of presents to give, something useful as well as ornamental, so “don’t you forget” GYLES, The Clothier and Hatter. Crackers of all descriptions at E Ansley’s. The Sunday School Banner. On last Sunday morning the exer cises of the Methodist Sunday School were pleasantly concluded with the presentation of the Missionary ban ner, to the class which had contribut ed the largest amount to the mission ary cause-. There had been much cimpetition between some of the classes, as to which should have the honor of bearing the banner for the nextquarter. As might be expected, the children were very much interest ed, and many wore the surmises, as to which would be the winning class. After the* morning’s collection was taken, and the report made out, it was found that Miss Agnes Aycock’s class was the fortunate one, it having contributed the sum of $18.25 during the quarter, which was more than was given by any other class. Rev. J. O. A. Cook, presented the banner to the class in a few well chosen remarks, peculiarly appropriate to the occasion. Leading Daily Papers for sale every day and Sunday too. Agnes Aycock. Eleciimi uf Officers At the regular meeting of Empire Council, No. 92, A. L. of 11., Monday night, the following were elected to serve for the ensuing year: John Neely, Commander. Ezekiel Taylor, Sk., VicE-Com. J. J. VV. Fold, Orator. A. S. Cutts, Past-coin. C. A. Fricker, Secretary. Tiios. A. Graham, Collector. Thornton Wheatly, Treasurer. J. H. Allen, Guide. J. C. Mathews, Warden. 11. C. Hardy, Sentry. Trustees— Thornton Wheatly, Dr. J. B. Hinkle, A. S. Cutts. Medical Examiner —Dr. J.B. Hin kle. Fire in the Country. On Monday night 11th inst., the residence of W. H. Westbrook, in the 28th district of Sumter county, was destroyed by fire. When discovered the kitchen was nearly consumed and the house under full headway. He only saved a small portion of furni ture aud clothing. It is not known how the fire originated, but is thought to have commenced in the kitchen. The house was perfectly new, and not quite finished. Loss estimated at twelve hundred dollars, and insured for about four hundred. W. H. & T. M. Cobb will have an eight hundred pound stall fed beef at their market to-day. LAMPS —Hanging Lamps, Stand Lamps, Bracket Lamps, and Lamp Fixtures with all kinds of Lanterns, the best made, can be had at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. RIPPLES. Praise a woman for her beauty ; It makes her feel a little vain, Tell her of domestic duty, Instead of ideasing gives her pain. City election to-day. Hark, the Bells are ringing! Sweetly sounds the curfew Bells. We are going to ring the Bell to day. Holiday goods are coming to the front. Opera Glasses for rent by James Fricker & Bro. . Only those who have registered are entitled to vote. Only two hundred and fifty-eight persons can vote to-day. The South Georgia Methodist Con ference meets in Albany to-day. Opera Glasses for sale and to rent by James Fricker & Bro. Found, a nicklesafc key, which the owner can get by calling at this office. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisements in this issue of the Re publican. A slight change has been made in the arrival and departure of the trains at this place. See schedule notice. W ANTED—A colored boy or girl, for house work and to run on errands —boy preferred. Apply at this office. The members of the Methodist Sun day School are requested to meet at the Church Friday night to rehearse the Christmas exercises. We are authorized to state that every man whose name is on the tick et that is at the head of our columns this morning, is in favor of the Pub lic School system. Poverty is uncomfortable, hut nine times out of ton the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim for himself. The members of the Methodist Sunday School are requested to meet at the Church Friday night to re hearse the Christmas exercises. Nothing makes a newspaper so pop ular as the imparting of useful infor mation. “llovv shall I keep ants out of my sugar bowl?” asked a corres pondent. “Fill the sugar bowl with salt.” G. G. Datum, of California, was married to Miss Sarah B. Connell, of Louisville, one night last week, and now we suppose, if a man says Sarah B. Datum, that husband will want to wallop him. The members of the Methodist Sun day School are requested to meet at the Church Friday night to rehearse the Christmas exercises. If you want a first class steam en gine for ginning and threshing, call on llakrold, Johnson & Cos. and ex amine their large stock of “Eclipse Engine” at their engine yard, Cotton Avenue. Engines on hand ready for use. Avoid delay. One of our physicians, in question ing an old colored woman the other day in regard to her ailments, asked if she had a good appetite. “No, Doctor,” she replied, “and I don’t care about a good appetite until pro visions get cheaper, especially in meat.” “What’s the crowd about?” queried a stranger, as he noticed a stream of visitors going into a fashionable resi dence. “It’s a silver weddin’,” oblig ingly replied his informant. “What’s a silver weddin’?” “Why, a chap’s been married twenty-five times, and he’s a celebratin’ of it.” This is not a practical suggestion, although a just one, yet we give it a place here: It is suggested that if the young women who cannot bake bread are unfit to be wives, then young men who cannot earn the bread are unfit to be husbands. We think both classes are on the same footing, so far as do mestic virtues are concerned. Two or three of the most desirable dwelling houses in the city, within five minutes walk of the square, all in perfect order, will be rented low to a good tenant. Rent sl2 50 to S2O 00 per month. Apply to Harrold, Johnson & Cos. “Woman and her Diseases” is the title of an interesting treatise (90 pages) sent, post-paid, for three stamps. Address World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y. NEW VARIETY ! Extra Early Pearl Onion Sets! Grows larger, comes earlier, is mild er and better than any other variety. Plant once and you will always plant them in the future. They can be had at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. Death ot Col. T. D. Speer. Maj. M. Speer, received the follow ing telegram on Tuesday, 12th inst. Atlanta, Ga., Dec., 12, 1882. To Moses Steer— Col. T. D. Speer died this morning at one o’clock, will be buried to-morrow evening. F. M. Coker. Colonel Speer was for a number of years a citizen of Sumter county, aud held in high esteem here by his num erous friends. Ho represented Sum ter county for several terms in the Legislature, and, we believe, was an uncle of Major Moses Speer and Mr. A. C. Speer, and lias other relatives in and near the city. He was gentle, courteous and affable in his inter course with his fellow man; and won the esteem of all with whom he associated. He moved from Sumter to Norcross, Ga., several years' since, where lie has resided up to the day of his death. Wheatley has added very largely to his already large stock of CLOTH ING, and is offering some rare bar gains, this week. Teacher’s Examination. The examination of applicants to fill the position in the Public School, made vacant by the resignation of Prof. J. E. Mathis, will take place at the office of the Superintendent, at the college, to-morrow morning at ten o’clock. Those interested will be on hand punctually. See advertise ment of the Superintendent. For the Colored People. The Hearse for colored persons will be furnished for seven dollars. D. B. Hill. PERSONAL. Mr. Philip G. Beckley,of Baltimore, Md., is in the city. Bill Saville, of John Dupreeville, was in Americus on Monday last. Dan Davis, the efficient Sheriff of Webster county, was in the city Tues day. Mr. G. W. Dillard, of Webster county, was in the city Monday and Tuesday. Mr. J M, Simmons is still confined to his room, but we hope to see him out again soon. Messrs. Dr. J. F. and Jas. It. Staple ton, were in Americus on Monday. Also, J. F. Wright, all from Webster. Mr. John French, of the firm of Brown <fc French, Cotton Avenue merchant, is confined to his room very ill of fever. Misses. Teckie and Bee Elder, of Indian Springs, Ga., are in the city visiting at the residence of Mr. John Windsor. Rev. Mr. Littlejohn, was in Amer icus, Tuesday, en route to Albany, where the South Georgia Conference is now in session. Messrs. It. S. Collins and A. E. Chappell, of Macon, two young gen tlemen of pleasant and attractive manners, are in the city. Mr. John E. Wadley, of Macon, is in the city, and if we are not mistaken in the signs of the board, he is held captive by one of the fair and lovely daughters of our city. We were pleased to receive a call from Capt. A. C. Holt. Capt. Holt is from Augusta, and takes to heart the fact that Prof. Neely left Augusta, and pronounces the schools here, un der his conduct, the best managed in the State. Mr. J. 11. Stokes, of Spartenburg, S. C., is stopping at the Barlow house, expects to remain several days, judg ing from the latitude he hails from, and the further knowledge that some very bewitching girls from Americus have taken deplomas at the literary institution in that place. Putting things together it is not improbable that he is envoy from the high court of Cupid. Look out boys of Americus, these foreign kites, are making quite a flutter among the Americus doves, you bet! Rev. J. 11. McClesky preached his last sermon, before leaving for Con ference, Sunday morning. Mr. Mc- Cleskey has labored among us for two years, and has, by his high Christian character, manly bearing and sociable and pleasing manners, gained a host of friends and admirers. He has proven a zealous and earnest worker in the cause to which he has given his time and talents. The whole com munity join us in the hope that he maybe returned to this field.— Val dosta Times. MONEY AND GUANO. Desides negotiating loans for farmers bearing interest at 8 pe r cent, per annum with smallexpenses, and thus enabling them to get out of debt and run their farms for cash, I am selling the best Guanos, Dissolved Bones and Acid Phosphates, manufactured at astonishingly low prices. In fact, the farmer who fails to get my prices before buying will be doing himself and family a downright damage. lam daily negotiating loans and receiving my stock of Guanos. You can haul your Guano out as you haul your cotton in, and thus save time and money. Come and see me. F. E. BURKE, Successor to First National Bank, novStf Americus, Ga. WHE ATLEY is offering,this week, a line of Cashmeres in black and col ors, at 37j cents—the best bargain in the city. Also a line of choice colors at 50 cents per yard, better than many that are sold at 75 cents, with trim mings to match. A Tribute of Love and Respect to the Memory of Dr. Geo. F. Cooper, by the East Americus Church. Whereas, It has pleased the Di vine Ruler of Heaven' and Earth to take unto himself our beloved friend, and at times our spiritual teacher and kind physician, and feeling, too, the life of one endowed with every virtue, with a talent of a high order, direct ed by religion, and an untiring en ergy, possessing every quality which beautifies,exalts and enables the mind and character of man. We realize indeed that this Church and commu nity will long feel and lament his life and treasure his memory as one whose whole life illustrated and demonstrat ed the gospel ofour Savior and Divine Master. Be it therefore Resolved , That the pulpit of this Church he draped in mourning for the space of fifty-eight days, corres ponding with the number of years which constituted the age of the de ceased. Resolved, That we as a Church, and individually, feel encouraged by the piety and Christian heroism of the de ceased to live nearer the cross and closer to the will of our Heavenly Father and the teachings of our Di vine Master in all the remaining days of our pilgrimage on earth. Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions be spread upon the church book, preceded and followed by a blank page; that a copy of the same be furnished the family of the deceas ed expressing our entire sympathy in their deep bereavement. Resolved, That two copies be fur nished the city papers for publication. William Howl,) P. F. Brown, > Com. J. C. Hogue. ) East Amerilus, Dec., 10, ’B2. Wheatley’s store is the busiest place in town. Tho reason is that he has the latest styles, sells the best goods that can be had and his prices are al ways the lowest. This week they are doing an immense business in Cloth ing, Cloaks and Dress Goods. Call and see them. Atlanta, Ga., June 18, 1879. Messrs. Hutchinson & Bro.: My wife has been a great sufferer from childhood from nervous sick headache. She has been treat ed by leading physicians, and has also tried the popular remedies on the market, but lias found no relief until induced to try your “Neuralgine.” It, has proved an unfailing remedy in her case, and 1 heartily recom mend rt to any who may be similarity affect ed. Respectfully, T. R. Fgleston. HUTCHINSON & BRO.,Proprietors, At lanta, Ga. Sold by Dr. E. J. Eldridge, J. E. Hall, W. TANARUS, Davenport & Son and A. J. i W. li. Hudson. Novß-lm Not only the largest but by far the cheapest lot of Jeans and Cassimeres that can be found in Americus, is to be seen at Thornton Wheatley’s, all grades from the best to tho cheapest at 15 to 20 per cent, under last season’s prices. Your Nose Will be Thus Until You Pat onize the Boot, Sho9 and Hat Stole! OF— JOHSy R. SHAW, Forsyth St., - - Americus, Ga WHERE THE LARGEST AND BEST LINE OF BOOTS AND SHOES! In the city arc sold tire CHEAPEST. Our handsome line of Ladies, Misses and Children’s Philadelphia Custom-Made BUTTON BOOTS, are attracting considerable attention. Third lot received this season 1 RUBBER OVERSHOES Enough for all. Our $5 00 Gents Congress Hand- Sewed Shoes “ take the cake.” Call and examine my stock before making your purchases. JOHN It. SHAW, ProrniETOit of the “EAGLE” BOOT, SHOE and HAT STORE, FORSYTH STREET, Americus, ... Georgia DON’T buy your Black Cashmeres until you have examined Wheatley’s stock. Many ladies have saved 15 to 20 per cent, by buying there. China vases,cups and saucers, and mugs all sizes and prices at Er> / v' ley’s Preserves in 51b buckets at En Ansleyt’s. 1 Setting Bull Durham Smoking To bacco at GO cts. per pound, at W. T. Davenport & Son’s. SPONGE WELL—Bath, Surgeons and Slate Sponges, at W. T. Daven port & Son’s. Agents for the Telegraph & Messen ger and Atlanta Constitution. Agnes Aycock. Ed Ansley has tho largest stock of Toys ever shown in Americus. Be sure and try the DIAMOND CAROMEL, sold only by Ed Ansley. Jellies in all size packages from wine Glasses up to five pound buckets. Paper, Envelopes, Box Paper, Bl’k Books, Pens, Inks, Pencils, etc., at W. T. Davenport & Son’s. A nice lot of Hair Brushes, Combs, Toilet Articles, etc., at W. T. Daven port & Son’s. Go to Thornton Wheatley’s for best Kid Gloves, Bernhardt, Morquetam, and lace top kids, beautiful shades. Finest lot of French Candy, just received, in the city at Ed Ansley’s. Physicians and Country Merchants can do well to buy their drugs from Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. 0 ■ Drugs and Patent Medicines can be bought cheap for cash, at Dr. Eldridgo’s Drug Store. WOMAN. Hope for Suffertn Woman--Some thin;; New Under the Sun. By reason of her peculiar relations, and her peculiar ailments, woman has been com pelled to suffer, not only her own ills, but those arising from the want of knowledge, or of consideration on the part of those with whom she stands connected in the social organization. The frequent and distressing irregularitie%peculiar to her sex have thus been aggravated to a degree which no lan guage can exprrss. In the mansions of the rich and the hovel of the poor alike, woman has been the patient victim of ills unknown to man, and which none but she could en dure—and without a remedy. But now the hour ot her redemption has come. She need notsuffer longer, when she can find relief in Dr. J. Bradfields Female Regulator, “Woman’s Best Friend.” Prepared by Dr. J. Bradfield, Atlanta, Ga. Price, trial size, 74c; large size, $1.50! For sale by all drug gists. novß um GUANO AND SUPERPHOSPHATE ! FOR SALE ON TIME, WILCOX, GIBBS & CO’S GUANO, BOWKER’S COTTON FERTILIZER, NASSAU GUANO, All for sale—all standard goods. Also, Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.’s Superphosphate- Price, $32.00 on twelve months time. All who have used it pronounce the Superphos phate a letter A fertilizer. . JOHN N. HUDSON, novlotf Americus, Ga. If you drink Tea, you can get He No Tea, Green Tea, and Black Tea at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. Dr. Eldridges Drug Store. LIGHT. LIGHT. LIGHT! LIGHT. LIGHT. Lamps in all Varieties. HALL LAMPS ! STORE LAMPS ! LANTERNS! Etc., Etc. NON-EXPLOSIVE KEROSENE OIL. DRUGS AND MEDICINES Of All Kinds and Sorts 1 Americus, Ga., Sept 9, Dr.Eldridges Drugstore. NEW YORK STORE. J. fa xil'iid fa’s WE WILL SELL OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF Boy’s, Youth’s and Gents’ CHtl At Greatly Seduced Prices. Anyone wishing anything in that line will save fully 25 per cpnt by calling on us before purchasing. * J. WAX?! BAUM & GO. We are still doing the leading business in Silks, Satins, Velvets and Plushes, and there is no well dressed lady who should think of buying a fashionable dress with out calling on us J. WAX_I£AUWS & CO. Our line of CARPETS, Rugs and Matting has just been re plenished, and don’t think of buying a Carpet before seeing the immense stock of i. * mium & co Ladies and Gents furnishing goods, we are headquarters. Call and see our line of Gloves’ J. WAXELBAUM & CO. Our house furnishing Goods Department is well stocked with Lace Curtains, Lace Spreads, Sheeting, Pillow Casing, Table Cloths, Napkins and Towels, and at prices that astonish the na tives. j. mam® & co- Our stock of Boots, Shoes and Hats, Trunks Valises and Um brellas, can’t be beat South of Baltimore. Call and see our Jumbo Hat. J. WAXELBAUM & CO, We have done an immense business this season in Black and Colored Cashmere, and we still have a great many short length pieces on hand. Should you be in need of anything in that line, call early at J. WAXuBAUM & GO. We are carrying the largest line of Domestics, Cassimeres, Jeans and Waterpioofs in South west Georgia, and our 45 cent Cassimeresells readily anywhere at 75 cents per yard. J. W XELBAUM & CO. NEW YORK STORE.