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C. W. HANCOCK,
IBEIDITOiR, -A-ITT? ITEtOl’K.lErroi^.
\nERHI'S. GEORGIA.
Wednesday, September 19th, 1883,
Official Organ ofCity of Americus.
Official Organ of Sumter County
Official Organ of Schley County.
Official Organ of Lee County.
Official Organ of Webster County
Our Weekly Edition.
The next Weekly edition of the
Republican will be a fao simile copy
of our “Special Edition” issued last
Saturday, with the exception that it
will contain a little more useful infor
mation. Those whose cards appeared
in our “Special Edition” will appear
also in the Weekly edition, thus giv
ing our advertisers the benefit of an
additional issue of the Republican.
This is doing better by our advertis
ing friends than we agreed to.
Short-Handed.
We ask the indulgence of our read
ers for the small amount of local and
other news matter in this morning’s
Republican. Our composing force
was largely cut off this week. One
of them left to join the public school,
and another was taken sick, and we
barely had force sufficient to get out
the paper. Hence the scarcity of
reading matter.
A Deserved Compliment.
A telegram received at the office of
the Republican on Saturday morn
ing last, announced the appointment
of General Phil Cook, of this city, as
one of the Capitol Commissioners.
Since that time the General has re
ceived official notification of his ap
pointment, and it affords us pleasure
to be able to say, has signified his ac
ceptance. Thus has our worthy Gov
ernor done honor to himself in hon
oring one so deserving, and the com
pliment is the more flattering in as
mnch as it was entirely unsought and
unexpected. Truly may it be said
that the place has sought the man.
Of General Cook’s fitness for the po
sition it is unnecessary for us to
speak, but if sound judgment, ster
ling integrity, and long experience
are important qualifications, his are
equal to any man’s. We hope to see
him honored with the position of
Chairman of the Committee, as he
filled a like position in the National
Capitol during his whole term as
Congressman, with great credit to
himself and his State.
Mr. A. F. Hill who, has been visit
ing Hampton Springs, Fla., was in
Americus a few days ago. He
reports a complete cure of rheuma
tism from which he has long suffered,
and thinks the medicinal properties
of those waters are equal, if not su
perior to any in the world for rheu
matics.
The Columbus Times speaks of the
Police Gazette as a “dirty publica
tion,” and says “it should be stopped.”
The City Court of Atlanta has shown
how to stop the circulation of the pa
per in Georgia. The execution of the
law will keep the Police Gazette out
of this Stato.
Senator Warner, of the 12th district
is one of the Senators who is over at
tentive to the interest of his people,
and very punctnal in his attendance of
the Senate. The people of his district
are indebted to him for several impor
tant local measures, and the State has
often been benefitted by his stand and
vote on several measures.
If you aro looking for a healthy
climate—a climate unsurpassed on
the continent; if you want rich and
fertile lands, at reasonable prices,
come to Southwest Georgia, where
you will find all the advantages of
good schools, churches, and refined
and intelligent people, whose hospi
tality is unbounded. Here you will
find a hearty and cordial welcome.
Come!
The year 1883 will go down in the
annals of history as one filled with
more disasters of every description than
any known in modern times. Every
day’s dispatches bring news of new
calamities until it seems that the
prophesies of old Mother Shipton were
about to be realized. It was foretold
two years ago by several modern as
trologers if such the star-gazers of the
present day may be called that this
year from a baleful conjunction of the
planets, untold misery would be caus
ed upon the globe. What, with con
flagrations, earthquakes, tornadoes
plagues and pestilence with gaunt fam
ine threatening the cholera stricken
inhabitants of Egypt,together with the
plague now working terrible liavock
in New Mexico, it appears that in
stead of a cessasion of misery, increas
ed misfortunes come with the waning
year. It is to be sincerely hoped that
with the approach of the winter sea
son there will bo an end to many of the
fearful trials under which the human
family aio struggling.
May another year with renewed good
fortune make amends nearly as possi
ble for the Trials of the ono now pass
ing away.
Death of Hon. Farlsh Furman.
The many friends of this distin
guished young Georgian in this city,
and throughout the State, will receive
the announeement of his death with
deep sorrow. He died at his home near
Milledgeville on the night of the 14th,
of malarial fever.
The death of this promising young
man is peculiarly felt by a people whose
eyes had so suddenly been turned upon
him by his successful farming enter
prises, and his probable solution of the
problem that is puzzling our people.
The remarkable feature in his life was
the abandonment of a lucrative law
practice and a most promising field of
political preferment to devote his talent
and energy to the practical demonstra
tion of Georgia’s resources in the agri
cultural line. His name was already
familiar all over the South, and he was
doing much to encourage the tillers of
the soil, and bring that noble calling to
a proper estimation in the minds of the
Southern people, amd his loss is to be
more deeply felt from the fact that he
died with his great work only partially
finished.
The death of Mr. Furman is a public
calamity, and will be mourned all over
the State. But the shadow grows
darker when we think of the void crea
ted in his happy home, at Scottsboro,
where a devoted wife and two bright
little ones are left desolato. He was a
tender, thoughtful husband and father,
a true-hearted, warm friend, a patriotic,
public-spirited citizen. Well may
Georgia mourn when death claims such
of her sons as Farish C. Furman.—
Atlanta Journal.
A Dance of Deatli.
JEALOUSY LEADS A GEORGIA BELLE TO
MURDER HER AUNT IN A QUADRILLE.
By telegraph to the Now York Herald.
Blackshear, September 7.—A rustic
dance in the lower part of Pierce county
was the scene of a sanguinary encoun
ter between two country lasses last
.night, Miss Mabel Smith and nernieco,
Miss Roxy Wilson, both daughters of
respectable farmers, and belles of the
evening, who were rivals for the hand
of a country swain, whose peculiar
attractions were enhanced in the eyes
of the maidens by a SIO,OOO estate, to
which he is the only heir. His pref
erence for Miss Smith’s company was
very marked and Miss Wilson became
infuriated with jealousy. At eleven
o’clock she was so maddened that she
made open threats that she would kill
both her rival and her lover. Her
brother, who was present, shared his
sister’s anger, and, while they were all
dancing in the same set about mid
night, secretly put au open knife into
his sister’s hand and went on with the
dance.
CUTTING IIER RIVAL.
Suddenly raising the knife above her
head the infuriated woman sprang upon
her aunt, and at the first stroke almost
disembowelled her. Before the horri
fied spectators could recover from
their astonishment she raised tho knife
again and plungod it to the hilt in the
young woman’s breast, cutting a gash
which laid open her dress and exposed
a bleeding wound to the view of every
body around.
ATTACKING the lover.
Without waiting t© see the effect of
the wound the murderess sprang like a
tigress towards the thioat of her aunt’s
lover, but was seized and disarmed
before she could accomplish her pur
pose. The young woman’s brother
made no attempt to inferfere while the
tragedy was being enacted, and after
it was over calmly walked away and
has not been sesn since. The murder
ess, who is an uncommonly handsome
country girl of nineteen years, is under
arrest. Her father is said to be worth
$25,000, and to have announced his
intention to spend every cent, if neces
sary to clear licr.
Tho Thrice-Armed Panoply of
Truth.
The success of merit when once rec
ognized as a success invariably excites
detraction and stimulates envy, hatred,
malice and all uncharitableness. No
man or enterprise is worthy of regard
whose reputation has not been some
time assailed by tho baffled rage of somo
disappointed one, whoso attempt to de
fraud, defame or destroy a righteous
cause has been defeated after detection.
The panoply of truth, honesty and fair
dealing to all has caused The Louisiana
State Lottery to be invincible to any
attack upon the integrity of the man
agement of its distributions by Gen’ls
G. T. Beauregard of La. and Jubal A.
Early of Y’a., and while, here and there,
some disappointed one may grumble,
public opinion is unanimous that every
thing is straight and square. The next
drawing (the 161st monthly) will take
place on Oct. 9th, and any information
desired will be given on application to
M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La.
When wo see leaves drop from their
trees in the beginning of autumn, such
we think is the friendship of the world.
While the sap of maintenance lasts,
friends swarm in abundance; but in
the winter of need they leave ns nak
ed.
Monkoe, Mich., Sept. 25, 1875.
Sirs— l have been taking Hop
Bitters for inflammation of kidneys and
bladder. It has done for me what four
doctors failed to do. The effect of Hop
Bitters seemed like magic to me.
W. L. Carter.
Apple vinegar, white wine vinegar
Guaranteed absolutely pure and
strong—will not destroy pickles, at
Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
Light. Lamps—Lights, all sorts
at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
A VALUABLE TABLE.
Georgia’s Increase of Taxable
Property.
The following table, compiled from
returns in the Comptroller’s office of
the taxable returns from the counties
of Georgia, is taken from the Atlanta
Constitution of the 16th inst.:
COUNTIES. DECREASE INCREASE.
Appling $ 3,274
Baker $ 69,645
Baldwin 9,711
Banks 70,171
Bartow 3,112
Berrien 113,063
Bibb 616,226
Brooks 291,573
Bryan 8,305
Bullock ,49,681
Burke 34,704
Butts 158,234
Calhoun 33,682
Camden 59,654
Campbell 58,181
Carioll 141,274
Catoosa 58,133
Charlton 13,982
Chatham 604,715
Chattahoochee... 16,704
Chattooga 156,784
Cherokee 132,347
Clarke 227,009
Clay 38,058
Clayton 16,786
Clinch 35,053
Cobb 259,032
Coffee 180.40 G
Columbia 28,498
Colquitt 40,734
Coweta 321,710
Crawford 25,109
Hade 97,343
Dawson 40,742
Decatur 352,005
DeKalb 370,543
Dodge 108,047
Dooly 78,910
Dougherty 170,603
Douglas , 40,422
Early.. 140,910
Echols 96,078
Effingham 72,378
Elbert . 64,181
Emanuel 50,679
Fannin 9,053
Fayette 46,257
Floyd ; j 584,170
Forsyth j 67,574
Franklin j 81,170
Fnlton j j 3,609,764
Gilmer j j 10,775
Glasscock 8,308|
Glynn ; 146,653
Greene j 345,866
Gordon 50,748
Gwinnett 114,457
Habersham 22,566
Hall. 129,420
Hancock 3,731
Haralson 100,954
Harris 25,666
Hart 95,601
Heard 13,412
Henry 150,870
Houston 10,684
Irwin 50,264
Jackson 186,501
Jasper 9,828
Jefferson 26,555
Johnson 46,193
Jones 61,559
Laurens 30,961
Lee 8,524
Liberty 104,810
Lincoln 44,856
Lowndes 193,381
Lumpkin 71,392
Macon 71,826
Madison 50,799
Marion 39,515
McDuffie 27,517
Mclntosh 11,526
Meriwether 80,407
Miller 18,000
Milton 25,551
Mitchell 85,865
Monroe 31,394
Montgomery.... 77,679
Morgan 6,256
Murray 75,221
Muscogee 629,445
Newton 16,338
Oconee 68,249
Oglethorpe 111,689
Paulding 24,894
Pickens 30,616
Pierce 63,582
Pike 19,742
Polk 33,636
Pulaski 110,359
Putnam 97,370
Quitman 2,381
Rabun.. 33,706
Randolph 171,776
Richmond 1,684,160
Rockdale 14,641
Schley 71,843
Screven 87,674
Spalding 129,415
Stewart 47,913
Sumter 257,471
Talbot 12,754
Taliaferro 19,286
Tattnall 63,267
'Taylor 68,437
Telfair 10,434
Terrell 122,402
Thomas 291,029
Towne 18,692
Troup 50,609
Twiggs 94,798
Union 30,001
Upson 9,534
Walker 53,263
Walton 92,754
Ware 190,269
Warren 3,775
Washington .... 134,917
Wayne 207,238
Webster 62,327
White 33,322
Wilcox 50,311
Wilkes 121,924
Wilkinson 38,923
Whitfield 75,406
Worth 35,136
By taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla
many a poor sufferer who submits to
the surgeon’s knife because of malig
nant sores and screfnlom swellings,
might be saved, sound and whole. This
will purge out the corruptions whioh
pollute the bleod, and by which such
complaints are originated and fed.
fHORNTOI WhIATLII
TO HIS FRIENDS, PATROLS AND THE PUBLIC GEN
ERALLY,‘THE ARRIVAL OF /IIS STOCK FOR THE FALL
AND WINTER SEASON, WHICH IS NOW COMPLETE
IN ALL THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS !
NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS,
SUITINGS,
Bjuack and Colored Silks !
ATiTO 8— "
Silk Velvets—Black and Colored!
Velveteens—the Best Makes—in all New Shades!
My line of MEDIUM and LOW-PRICED DRESS GOODS cannot be
surpassed. We can sell a nice Worsted Dress Goods at 12.1 c. per yard, never
offered before, under 20c. BLACK CASHMERES. Of these I have always
made a specialty, and my stock this fall is better than ever. All Wool Black
Cashmeres ranging from 37 Je. (worth 50c. anywhere), to as fine as $1.50 per
yard. Also novelties in Black 6-4 dress goods, VERY GHEAP, and ENTIRE
LY NEW.
Avery full line of Novelties in Dress Trimmings. The ladies are specially
invited to give these goods an examination. We shall be happy to show them.
It is a little too warm just now to say much upon the subject of Cloaks,
&e., <fco.-, bnt we have them, and in proper, time will toll the public all about
them, but just now I have open a full assortment of the most popular article
introduced to the Trade—LANGTRY JERSEY JACKETS—aII colors and
styles—just right for the present season.
My CLOTHING stock it being extensively advertised by the customers
who have already examined and bought. Every suit sold is an advertisement.
In this line I am AWAY BEYOND COMPETITION both in style and prices.
Mothers need no longer worry about having Boys and Children’s Clothing
made up. I have paid special attention to this Department, and can sell you
a nics-fitting suit for your boys CHEAPER than you can have them made
up at home.
My BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT is complete, and presents attrac
tions in style and prices. a
Everything new in the HAT DEPARTMENT — nobby and staple styles,
Men and Boys’. We can suit all tastes. Do not buy yo ir new Hat until you
see ours. We will save you time, trouble and some money.
JEANS, CASSIMERES, REPELLANTS, FLANNELS, PLAIN AND FANCY,
Marseilles Quilts, Toilet Quilts,
Housekeeping Linens, Table Cloths, &c.
IN GREAT VARIETY.!
The largest line of Aviil Grlov;ss ever offered in the city. JERSEY
CASHMERE GLOVES and everythin' / in the Glove and Hosiery line.
DOMESTICS OF ALL KINDS ‘
TEIY OTIAP*
Parties who buy Goods to sell again are particularly requested to examine
my stock. Macon and Atlanta prices duplicated, freight saved, in DOMES
TICS, NOTIONS and EVERY OTHER LINE.
ami see me. LOW PRICES, G 001) GOODS and SQUARE
DEALING every time at
WHEATLEY’S CORNER.
A.MERIOT7S, - - - GEORGIA.
sept!s-3m2d page
H, P, WATTS,
HEW
pEW€U>Ofls;|
Having moved into my new quarters at my old stand, corner
Troupe and Forsyth streets, I am now prepared to supply you
with
GOODS CHEAPER TEAM EVER!
as my facilities for business are much better. lam carrying a
General Stock of Merchandise, and can therefore furnish you
with almost anything you wish.
I have an excellent assortment of DRY GOODS AI7D NOTIONS!
My Boot, Shoe and Hat Department is complete.
Having purchased largely, can sell cheap as the cheapest.
My MEAT AND FLOUR were bought in car load lots, and my
other Groceries purchased in proportion, consequently can furnish
you anything in the FAMILY GROCERY LINE as low as any
in the city.
CALL AND SEE ME. ■
TO MY OLD FRIENDS AND CUS
TOMERS !
Who gave me their patronage so liberally
in the past, I would say you will now find
me at the SHOE and HAT STORE of R. R.
Stewart, where I will take pleasure in
showing and pricing our Goods. We have
one of the largest and most varied stocks
ever brought to this market, and will be
constantly renewing.
Political economy has long since estab
lished the principle that man succeeds best
by confining his attention to one line of bus
iness. This is certainly true in trade, since
he has more time to acquaint himself with
the best factories, study thoroughly the
quality of the material, and thereby look to
the true Interest of his customers, without
having to rely upon the recommendations of
mere Jobbers.
Come and try us, and your experiment
will make you very, vert happy.
Respectfully,
septl4-tf . P. F. BROWN.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the copartner
ship formerly existing between us, the un
dersigned, as General Merchandise and
Commission Merchants, under the style or
firm of S. M. Cohen* Cos., was dissolved by
mutual consent on the 25th of August, 1883,
and that the said business will in future bo
carried on by said S. M. Cohen alone, who
will receive and pay all the debts of the late
copartnership. S. M. COHEN,
JACOB ISRAELS.
Thanking the public for the liberal pat
ronage bestowed upon ns in the past, the
undersigned hopes that by fair and libera)
dealings and attention to business ho will
retain the patronage and confidence of all.
Respectfully,
aog29-lm S. M. COHEN.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the copartner
ship heretofore existing between S. B.
HAWKINS, Jn., & CO. lias been dissolved
by mutual consent, S. B. Hawkins, Jr.,hav
ing purchased the interest of the Cos., and
assuming all liabilities of the late firm. Par
ties indebted to the late firm will make pay
ments to the undersigned,
septl-tf S. B. HAWKINS, Jn.
CASH.
STRICTLY
CASH.
ON AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF
SEPTEMBER NEST, OUR TERMS
WILL BE
STRICTLY CASH.
WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY,
and our friends will save unpleasantness to
us, and perhaps mortification to themselves
by recognizing the fact at once.
Persons indebted to us are requested to
call and settle their bills as early as possi
ble. We are determined to close our books
speedily, to
“Ring out the old, ling in the new,
Ring out tlie false, ring in the true.”
M. H. FORD & CO.,
Lamar Street, Americus, Ca.
augl-3m
All of the popular patent medicines
and a few of the unpopular ones at
Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
J. W. Harris & Cos.,
DEALERS IN
bo'O'wb*
Tinware, Buggies, Wagons, Harness,
Saddles and Bridles,
And All Kinds of House-Furnishing Goods
... EMBRACING
Queensware and Glassware,
Table Cutlery and Wire Goods,
Wood and Willow-Ware.
j PLOWS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. I
BriTirTTF'-IWlTinrf'lP'TWriTFWli-Bllt Hillin',I IlflUyuVWn.TfflTl
Our Goods are Guaranteed to be as Represented!
} WE SELL NO SHODDY TEASEL \
RUBBER BELTING AND ROPES!
We think you can Save Money in examining our stock, as We
fell Cheap as the Cheapest, and only ask a small profit on our goods.
We are Now in Our Commodious Room at the Head
of Cotton Avenue!
where wo invite ALL who wish anything in any denartment of
our line, to give us a call.
IE EES 1 HU GIVE Til SUBFIRH IS SB HE § HI IBICES.
septlj-lm
P. H. WILLIAMS,
DEALER IN
eaecsaiss, •
PUBS LIQUORS, FRESH MACKEREL, TEAS,
TOBACCO, CIGARS, &c.
Cotton Avenue, - - - Americus, Ga.
I Offer Extraordinary Bargains in
For Men, Boys, Ladies and Misses.
Keep Constantly on Hand all the Best Brands of
WHISKIES, BRANDIES, WINES and BEERS.
Good Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Flour, Snuff’, Canned Goods, Crackers,
and everything else usually found in a first
class Grocery House.
I invite an inspeetion of my goods, and respectfully solicit/
your patronage. Ido not propose to sell lower than any one else,
but shall ask a small profit on my goods. .
septo-3in P. H. WILLIAMS.
GRAND OPENING.
D. 8~. HILL '
Is Now Ready to Furnish the Trade in
Cheap of Fine Furniture,
CHEAP OR FINE CROCKERY,
CHIHA,
GLASSWARE,
Window Shades, Cornices and Lambrequins
AT PRICES TO SUIT THE COTTON CROP. t
r
I have just received live car-loads of Furniture, purchased at
rock-bottom prices , and will sell them accordingly. Gail and ex
amine mv stock before purchasing elsewhere, and I will convince
you that I MEAN BUSINESS. septl-3m
Ha mil Iron*,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
HEAVY GROCERIES,
IIEA VYDRY GOODS,
CROCKERY.
. Large Stoek Of
Boots and Stioes
Just received. This lino of goods a special
ty, and EXTRA BARGAINS offered.
Lime, Cemeut and Plaster of Paris,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Bagging and Ties.
Store on Cotton Avenue, AMERICUS, GA.
Call and Examine Our Goods !
septl2-lm
AYER’S
Ague Cure
IS WARRANTED to euro all cases of ma
larial disease, such as Fever and .Ague, Inter
mittent or Chill Fever, Remittent Fever,
Dumb Ague, Bilious Fever, and Liver Com
plaint. In case of failure, ufter due trial
dealers are authorized, by our circular of
July Ist, 1882, to refund the money.
Dr. J. C. Ayer&Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
REMOVAL.
Mussns. HINTON & MATTHEWS have
romoved their Law Office. They can now
be found over the Warehouse of Council*
Williford. septs-tt