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(iu aIll aitrr Sunday, April 20th, train
1 V 1 “„i" r down arrives dally 12:34 p i
1,1 up arrives dally 3:23 p I
’■‘ill -na-^nper down arrives dally 9.40 p i
v‘‘.hi na'* nper up arrives d.lly 5:33 a*
p* v trripl'i «lo*n daily exceptlsuu-
ll ,*' 1 • i,i,"daily except Sunday 11:30 a.*
" 1 l.fvrr W AkKEN, Audit.
, hoarder* can beaccom-
n reasonable terms. House
to Public (square. Apply
■nn, at Wynn A Bell’s.
;lad to hear that Rev.
Tharpe, who has been
ill for nearly a month, is
In- slightly improving,
the orisis in his case is
resh and Good.
ha- the best collection of
ich ('undies in the city.
Bon Rons, Cara-
,etc., every week,
will fill them with
cw fr-
Our Artesian Well
bst ructions that have delayed
gres- of our artesian well are
(I, and the work will now go
on to its completion. Mr.
i-, emphatically and unques-
v. the right man in the right
Skating Rink.
link is now supplied with new
Mr. A. Garner, the manager,
lie pleasure in giving instruc-
i> ladies wishing to learn to
Kink o|*en every evening
to i; i-. .w., and Monday, Thurs-
1 Saturday from « to JO.
>vv prepared to deliver Irish
anywhere within the corpo-
ts of Americus for twenty-
- per peek. Orders left Mt
nf Brown A French, on Cot-
iue, will reeeive prompt at-
A. C. Bki.t..
address all
ruericus.
C. C. Cl AY.
Mr. A. II. Simmons, of Lee county,
one of the rising farmers of the coun
try, had the oats on his plantation cut
week before last. He made about
thirty bushels to the acre. They are
known as the Hollis variety, and
mature two or three weeks earlier
than any other kind.
A Lively Occasicn.
A picnic and baseball game between
the Orayton and Sand Hill nines will
take place at Hudson on Saturday,
the :llst. A large platform has been
built, the music engaged, and a mag
nificent dance will come off in the
evening. Everybody is invited 1
•nme and bring well filled baskets.
Democratic Meeting.
Klscwhere we publish a call issued
by the Chairman of the Democrath
Executive Committee ofSumter coun
ty, for a convention of the people
the Court House on the fire-t Tuesday
in June, for the purjiose of electing
ih legatis to the State Convention to
be held in Atlanta on June the 18th,
to select delegates to the Chicago
We Lead When Others Follow,
nu ami after this date we will
sell pure LAKE ICE for THHEE-
FOCRTHS OF A CENT PER
POUND.
May •-’!. Americus Icf. Co.
Fii ~~~
Inc«ndtary Attempt.
On Friday morning, tietween two
and three o’clock, a bold attempt was
made to fire the livery stable of Mr.
T». Haynes, on Lamar street.
Some one took tho lamp from the
comer of Lamar and Hampton street*,
emptied the oil on the house near a
chimney, in an alley two or three feet
wide, near Geo. Andrews’ shoo shop,
and, scattering the oil all aronnd on
tho stable, stuck fire to It. John
Miles, a colored man in the employ
of Mr. Haynes, was awakened by a
slight noise, and seeing a light
through a crack in his room, got up
and discovered the fire. He awaken
ed another man named Chappell, and
together they put the fire opt, ami
then went to Mr. Haynes’ house and
awakened him.
The miscreant Is probably unknown,
who made this attempt, but, in view
of the many fires, lately, all apparent
ly the work of incendiary, would it
not be a good idea for the City Coun
cil to offer a reward of five hundred
dollars for the arrest and conviction
of any one setting a house on fire li
the city of Americus. Such a reward
might bring some knowledge to light
that would deliver the city from a
great conflagration in the future.
Since the above was put in type the
Mayor has issued a proclamation of
fering a reward of $.'.00.00 for the
party or parties who have or may
hereafter fire property in this city.
good move that will meet the ap
probation of every property holdei
in the city.
A Pleasant and Inatructiva Enter- j BAnKS GOING UP LIKE BUBBLES
We will begin tho first week in ; At'anta f tric*:en—J- hn H, James Cry.
June to publish a sc rice oflotterr. from ing far Help-
the pen of M. B. Pickett, giving
eighteen years, and all the leading
events of the vicinity, through that
long period of time, will be faithfully
and impartially chronicled. Major
Picket was an eye witness to the
scenes and characters about which he
writes, and be is prepared with a
perfect list of the teachers, clerks,
merchants, bankers, attorneys,
physicians, Ministers of the (iospej
and military officers (with their I
grades) who were educated at the
Plains of Dura, now popularly known
Magnolia Springs. A more inter
esting narrative has not appeared in
the press of this section for many a
day.
The first letter Is before us now and
it comes fully up to public expecta
tion. We postpone beginning to
publish the series until the first of
June, because we know we will not
be able to supply the demand for ex
copies and the postponement will
give everybody ample time to snb-
■*cribe.
Strawberries, Fresh every day.
Americus Ice Co.
Glo 1
Glov«
Silk laice Mitts, Berlin and Lisle, aLs/
Black Kids, at John It. 8haw’~
s Thief Mys
•at Recovered bi
tern-usly Oisappei
William Lloyd, a colored gentle
an, and a sly old coon, is now want
ed by the police. Two or three week?
•ince, some one stole a lot of raea’
rom the smoke house of Col. W. R.
8tewart. The Marshal of Aniericu
and Wick Wheeler, of the police force,
visited Lloyd’s house Thursday, on *
■uspicion, searched it from cellar t.
roof, but found only a small piece <»i
country bacon. They then went int*
the garden and under an ash be*
found a bag containing a few pounds
anther part of the garden they
found a box with the balance of th*
meat. An attempt was made to vet
Lloyd, who was at work In anothe*
part of town on the street force, nnn
although the officers went as fast a*
horse flesh could carry them that
mysterious telegraphy, so peculiar b
the negro race, had been used, am-
when they got to the gang, Lloyd had
just departed a few minutes before,
and could not be found.
ICE HOUSE.
Oar I-e House is now opened,and wear*
Spec
of Grt
iniscences of the Plains of Dura since
1842. The persons who have gone
into places of prominence and dis
tinction, from tho schools and society
of that neighborhood, the struggle
between the Churches, which lasted I bu ' t ~j t ^- 0 uld out, and by the time the
Early Friday morning, we learn, a
telegram was received in this city
announcing the suspension of John
II. James, the great banker of Atlan
ta. It was held as a secret and deli-
morsel by those who received it,
Cortlcelli Sewings and Embroid
ery Silk. The purest, strongest and
nest in the world. All shades and
-olors at John R. Shaw’s.
Macon County Court.
The Spring term of Macon county
Superior Court was held at Oglethorpe
last week, His Honor Judge Fort
presiding. Judge Fort is gaining
{olden opinions by the energy and
iblllty with which be discharges the
luticsorbis office. His dispatch in
Iis|»osing of the dockets, his wisdom
"i solving the complicated problems
•f the law and his unflagging zeal in
he suppression of crime have secured
dm the unmeasured confidence and
esteem of the public. We copy with
Measure the following extract from
the Montezuma Record with refer-
•nce to his charge to the Grand Jury
»f Macon county; the extract contains
■othing but the bare, unvarnished
ruth, but it is truth tersely and
; raceful ly told:
After the court had been organized,
he grand jury filed out to the jury
select their foreman. “
• nd the importance ofbringing t
ustice all violators of the law. ’
•mphasized bis charge concerning
•raetice of carrying concealed i
lie said that he had noticed in pro-
and that although the sale of
•vhisky was allowed in this county
>y law, he directed the jury to see to
t that It was sold only in accordance
•vith law. His charge was said by
nany to be the best they had ever
mail arrived with fuller intelli
gence it was pretty generally spread
that James had suspended. This was
confirmed by the Telegraph and Mes
senger special, which farther states
that James has been in conference
with the full board of directors of the
Atlanta National Bank all night to 12
o’clock endeavoring to have them
back him to-morrow. Unless this ar
rangement can te effected, Jame will
advertise all of his real estate for sale
to-morrow including his bank block,
Peach-tree residence and oth
uable real estate over the city.
We have been informed that the
Atlanta National Bank has agreed t<
stand by James to-morrow, and will
advance all the money be needs. Un
less they do. James will go under and
the result be severe financial pressure,
in which a great many will he invol-
Sm
■ Agricnltr.:
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Mbs Lizzie Merrett, of Friendship,
i3 In the dty, tho guest of Miss Grace
Hancock.
Our Senior had green com from his
svn garden Monday 19th, for dinner.
The Presiding Elder dined with him
on that occasion and is willing to ac
knowledge the com.
If the banister and steps of the
Methodist church are not repaired
shortly, an unpleasant exhibition
will take place some day when the
congregation is coming out of church.
Fine lot of Combs, Tooth, Hair and
Nail Brushes, at
Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
During the recent cyclone in La-
Grange, the terrified college girl**
hurried out and hugged the tree*.
And now the young men of that city
havoa quantity of knee-deep pin-
dug near the college, and every time
a cloud rises they run there and gel
themselves “sot out.”
Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the proceedings of a meeting
of the agricultural society, held in tliii
e 13th Inst. In the proceed
ings of that meeting farmers ai
quested to furnish Mr. M. B. Council,
County Commissioner, “specimen,
of grain crops (in the sheaf)-” It wilt
be proper to accompany the grain
with condensed statements of Its
planting, culture, harvesting, average
yit Id and such other facts as may
in presenting noteworthy exhibits at
the approaching New Orleans Expo
sition. We hope this matter will re
ceive prompt attention, as it is ealeu
Uted to aid in giving publicity to the
resources and developments of ou»
fruitful and productive soil.
Prohibition.
On the first page ot our paper to-day
will be found a communication from
M. J. W. on the subject of prohibi
tion. We cheerfully open our c«»l-
umos for the discussion of this ques
tion on both sides. The constitution
prohibits hasty legislation for noothe
reason than that time may be granted
fora full, fair and impartial Investi
gation of all questions that may arise.
invite that investigation on
this important subject. M. J. W. i-
himself a gentleman of strict morality
and temperate habits, and he doubt
less mourns over the evils entailed
upon mankind by strong drink. But
he does not think the ravages of the
de-itroyer can be suecessfully arrested
by prohibition, and he is entitled to
entertain and to express his convii
tions. We will bo glad to publish
searching and thorough investigation
of all the bearings presented by this
interesting question.
We a
Ready.
now ready for business and
i invitation to everybody
needing or ever expect to
iced BOOTS, SHOES and HATS.
vVe are now located in Messrs Connell
i Williford’s warehouse entrance,
tod intend closing out our entire
-tock in a very short time, and
member CASH will bring you bar
gains. • Calvin Carter A Son.
all
Tuesday, May 10,I8*si.
Meeting called to order by Presi
dent Black. ^
Minutes of last meeting read and
confirmed.
. Subject continued from last meet
ing, “Best method of farming in Sum
ter county.”
Discussion opened by Hon. J. N.
Hudson, of Schley, in an able dis
course. Ills first point was: The im
portance of good farming and taking
corners of same. Second—■ytjp depth
to which land should be plowed,>nd
the beat method of plowing com and
He was followed by J. W. Bass in
an able argument.
Capt. John A. Cobh,Commissioner
fur the World’s Industrial and Cotton
Exposition, addressed the meeting
on the Importance of a proper repre
sentation of the resources of Georgia
at this, the grandest exhibition ever
held on this continent. The advan
tages to be derived by any locality
from a full display of her grain and
timber resources can o.ily bo esti
mated by the fact that the exhibits
will be viewed by all the capitalist^
of the continent seeking investments.
The State having failed to-make ap
propriations for the proper represen
tation of these resources, it will he
necessary to call for privatotubscrip-
tions for that purpose. Any speci
mens of grain crops (in thesheaf)that
may be kindly offered can be deliver
ed to M. B. Council, County Commis
sioner, who will see that they are
properly pr-served and forwarded.
The Chairman appointed J. A. Cobb,
W. T. Toole and J. W. Bass as com
mittee to select subject for discussion
at next meeting. The subject select-
as: “Best variety and best mode
of cultivation of wheat.”
The Chair appointed Col. W. T.
Toole and T. M. Furlow to lead in
discussion of tho subject selected at
»xt meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
J. H. Black, President.
M. B. Council, Secretary.
Shredded Oats
We are indebted to Mr. John R.
llamil for a package of tho Shredded
< >ats. When cooked it is very fine,
and is the very best thing a dyspep
tic can take. It can be cooked in va
rious ways, and is the best refresh
ment an invalid can relish. Call at ’he
store of John R. Hamit on Cotton
Avenue and obtain a package. You
will l*e pleased with it.
Wide-Awake Hop.
The Wide-Awake Fire Company
celebrated their Ifith anniversary at
the Commercial Hotel May 15th. I D« ath ol Mrs. Cordelia Bagley.
with a gran t hop and a festi-j Mrs . Cordelia Baoluy, wlfo of
val. It was a superb affair, and was j Mr> A> Bagley, died of coosump-
enjoyed by the gallant firemen, the Uon at her hoaie | n Hawkinsvllle on
ladies and guests, till the bright light the j lt h inst. Mrs. Bagley, nee Miss
of Friday morning began to tinge the | Cordelia Floyd, was educated in this
eastern sky with coming beams. -A.11. city, and was a niece of the junior
iiappy, and we wish the noble editor of this paper.
Tidy towel-* stamped for erobroid
y at John R. Shaw’s.
Lot of Fresh Oranges, just received,
Americus Ice Co.
Brf
f Up.
for 12 months.
James Frickkr a Bro.
Mr. GeorgeCheeves, the handsome
and elegant senior of the Dawson
Journal, Is gutturizing the pellucid
outpourings of the Indian Springs.
Wo rn Candy, Shriner’s Indian
Vermifuge,strictly vegetable and sure
death to worms, at
Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
One of our merchants who owns a
watermelon patch had some dirty
salt in his store and decided to utilize
it He tried it around his watermeh
lues and it salted them, you bet!
All over the city there seems to be
a lively activity in erecting new build
logs and in repairing, repainting Ac.
There are few places in the Stale
where dwelling houses and stores are
kept in so good repair, and so well
painted as In Americus. This speakf
well, not only for the prosperity hut
for the taste of its people.
Hosiery and Gloves—a nice and full
stock always on hand at
Thornton Wheatley’s
We learn that the Sunday School
picnic at Leesburg,
a most decided success. Messrs. Ya-
son, Mercer and • Jones, of Albany
made speeches. A hundred visitor*
from the cArteslan City were in.
idance, and voted thanks for the
hospitality extended, and the all
and delectable banquet. T1
cheers for Leesburg.
The Hem Stitch and Embroidery
tachments forthe“Whlto Sewing
Machine” received. Call and get one.
John* R. Shaw.
Major W. C. P. Cleghorn gave u-
a pleasant coll Tuesday. Time deal;
kindly with the Major, and we hope
his life will yet be protraeted“through
many changing years.”
The breads, cakes and pies, made
at Phillips’ bakery, on Cotton Ave
are said by the ladles, tp be un
surpassed.
For style, quality and low prices
ir parasols take the lead.
Thornton Wheatley’s.
W© are pleased to state that oi
venerable friend, W. J. Parker call-
tee us Tuesday. His long, vir
tuous and useful life is slowly draw
o a close. We sincerely wish for
him during the brief period yet re
maining, all the blessings of a peace
ful evening and a golden sunset.
Mias Addle Pursley, of Anderson-
ville, who was on a fly ing visit to the
family of Prof. A. J. Clark, has been
suddenly called home to the bed
side of a sick sister. Her stay was
brief, but we trust quite a pleasant
<>n May ifi, Judge J. A. Analey, of
ihis < ity, brought a stalk of green
<-om into our sanctum which was
about six feet high. He says that
imni a calculation, he has twenty-one
thousand stalks to the acre. This
would make enough fodder and corn
on one acre of land to make any man
happy. Our brethren of the North
-hould leave their cold hills and
to this land of plenty, live wisely and
t>»- happy.
A Pleasant Day.
-Miss Mamie Willis of Oglethorpe,
Miss Maggie Speer of Americas, and
Mis* Uuth Smith of Macon, with
Messrs. A. (’. Bivins, Chas. 8. and O.
F. Ansley of this city,had a real pleas
ant little party at the residence of
Colonel Willis in Oglethorpe on the
l-'th. They enjoyed a refreshing
'bower of innocent fun. Possibly the
show er may prove a bridal rain. We
WL ' h for these young people abund
ant and long continued pleasure and
many similar occasions.
'' not,,er 'ot of the very latest style
d a .... no,RwPar j ust opened yester-
• a Thornton Wheatley’s.
Fxtra Large White Counterpanes
John R. Shaw.
The once bright, happy, playful
girl became a wife and a mother, and
bearing the burdens and discharg
ing the duties of life with the fidelity
of a true woman. Consumption began
its slow but unsparing work. Time
was given to anticipate tho result,
time for prayer and consecration, and
time for the weariness of earth to
sweeten the rest of heaven.
Two brothers and two sisters, all
young and hopeful, have passed into
the silent land within a few years.
"Soon, beyond Death’* gloomy river.
We will all be gather!n< there.’
SPECIAL TO THE
SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Bangle lAce
Si oon I.ace 1
,pwk Lace Tins at I3e worth 50c.
Nothing EQUAL to the above, at the
Death ol Col. Wo M. McAfee,
Ife are pained to learn that Col.
Wm. M. McAfee died at his home in
Smithville last Tuesday. Colonel
McAfee has been extensively kno'
hotel keeper la Fort Valley and
Smithville for a great many years.
He was successful in business and ac
cumulated property before the war.
After emancipation the uncertainty
of labor and the genoral derangement
of business caused him to lose heavily.
But his losses never abated his energy
or affected his integrity.
He was an honest mao; true to his
engagements and faithful to his prom
ises, and always kind and genial.
Early in life Colonel McAfee mar
ried Miss Howell, aunt of Col. Clark
Howell of the Atlanta Constitution.
P ovidenoeblea-ed their union with
uninterrupted conjugal happiness
th>ough many years and many vlcis-
Their children are now’ all settled,
and are successful in life. To them
and their venerable mother, wo ten
der our sympathy.
A Wild Cat Killed.
Mr. Walter Cloptou.of this county,
liviug in the neighborhood of Lamar,
killed a wild cat on Tuesday last,
weighing about 20 pounds. A terri
ble fight occurred between the dogs,
(six in number) and the cat, which
lasted about two hours, the cat com
ing out victorious. Three of the dogs
were killed, after which Mr. Clopton.
shot the cat dead, in order to save the
other dogs. - - \ * .
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Regular Meeting, )
Council Chamber, amekiccsGa. r
May 19,1881. )
Present—Mayor Felder, Aid. Burt,
Cobb, Williams, Bell, Morgan and
Hawkins.
Minutes of last meeting read and
•onfirmed
Alderman Hawkins Chairman
a Fire Department reported two
cisterns empty and recommended
that same be filled by Fire Depart
ment at tho expense of tho city, re
port received and adopted.
The Fire Committee was granted
further time, to report upon the pro
position of C. C. Evans to increase
the weight of fly wheel to steamer
Sumter.
The Committee lo whom was re
ferred the bills of freight presented I
by Mr. Brush falling to agree upon a j
report, the bills were on motion of!
Alderman Burt taken up and acted
upon separately.
The bills for freight on one car
machinery, amounting to $75 20, u
read ami ordered paid, also the o
of $10 00 freight on one car lumber.
The vote standing as follows: yeas
Alderman Bell, Williams, Hawkins
and Morgan; nays, Alderman Burt
and Cobb.
Mayor Felder a«ked to bo record
ed as op|>osing the payment of the
bills.
The bill of $2 S8 freight on nails
from Savannah was read, and on mo
tion of Alderman Burt the Connell
declined to pay same.
The bill of $24 94 freight on piping
from McKeesport, Pa., toMillen, Ga.,
was on motion of Aid. Bell referred
to the Well Committee.
On motion of Aid. Bell it was or
dered that policeman A. A. Wheeler
be paid $1G Gfi, amount of salary dur
ing ten days suspension, without the
Mayor’s signature.
Tho question of repairing fence on
back line of colored Cemetery was
referred to Cemetery Committee with
authority to act.
On motion of Alderman Bell the
Cemetery Committee was empower
ed to act in'regard to disposition of
coffins left at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The question of repairing and paint
ing fence around Oak Grove Ceme
tery, was referred to Cemetery Com
mittee.
On motion of Alderman Morgan
the hour of meeting was changed
from 7> to 8 p. in.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
Jasper Wilden $3 30; G. C. Cameron
50c; Dick Felder $10 50; William
Chambliss $19 25; Extra labor on well
for Sexton $5 80; Chs. Jackson $8 10;
Austin Jones 30c; Geo. S. Brush $2 80.
Ou motion of Aid. Morgan, Messrs.
3. Montgomery, A. K. Schumpert
snd C. M. Wheatley, were appointed
City Assessors for the year 1884.
The following named gentlemen
were appointed as Board of Health:
Dr. 8. B. Hawkins, Chairman, Dr.*J.
B. Hinkle, Dr. J. A. Fort, J. C.
Roney, Jas. Dodson, A. J. Buchanan
and J E. Sullivan.
Council adjourned.
D. K. Brinson,
Clerk and Treasurer.
SCHLEI COUtiTV NEWS-1 commercial repokt.
— j CAFEFCLtT COnHECIET E'.’EFY Tyv
t. »• nosxroMTi.
O T: WALKER.
Ellaville, Ga. May 22.183L
Don’t tell me ot to-morrow;
Give me a boy who’ll sav,
That when a good (feed’s to b
“Let’s do that deed to-day “
We may all command the present.
It we act and never wait;
But repentance Is the phantom.
It we act and never wait;
Jut repentance Is the phantou.
Ot a post that comes too late.
Don’t tell me of to-morrow,
There is much to do to-day
That can never be accomplished
It wo throw the hours away
Every moment has its duty;
«»v- q foretell
1 to-morrow
i much to do to-day
never be accomplUhc
j throw the hours away.
_ . moment has its duty;
Who the future can foretell?
Then why put off till to
What to-day can do «
llou’t tell me of to-morrow;
If wc look
Uoi
Wee;
To-day! It Is
Kor a
It take
the past,
,ve lets tr *
4 do at last.
“ only tlm
| The |>c
While the bottom seems to have 1
fallen out of Wall street and terror
has spread among the moneyed
all over the world, D. B. Hill steps to
the front and speaks the words of
comfort and good cheer. In order to
save all mankind, build all the rail
roads Americus may waut uiul give
peace to the entire human family, he
has reduced the price of crockery,
china, furniture and every thing else
in his mammoth store, so that all may
buy that need, go to warbling like a
red bird, and be gay. Read adver
tisement and let your fears vanish.
When in need of anything in Dry-
Goods Thornton Wheatley will mak<
it to “ *
r interest to call
hfs stock. His troodi
fresh, and not mixed up with a lot of
“cheap John” trash. You will find
everything just as represented and be
waited on by young men who
treat you right.
NEW GOODS.
A l>eautiful lineof STERLING SILVER and
ROLL PLATE JEWELRY!
Ot the latest styles just received Some
elegant designs in
RHINE STONE SETTINGS.
That are just “too lovely for anything.”
Just the thing for EVENING and PART*
WEAR, and at prices to suit the Wm
Country
>HN R. SHAW.
m
What Should be Done with Them
The professional juror will be hap
dv this week, if he can manage to get
Such characters should be strick'
parast
are just too lovely for anything.”
• Where else my dear, than a' '
CRAZY PATCHWORK !
Having a large assortment ot remnants and
pieces oi handsome brocade silks, satins and
en from the list—Banner Watchman.
Treat them as Judge J. B. Pilsbury
did at the May termof Suinter Coun
ty Court. A number of tails jurors
being required to make up the pane),
the Sheriff handed in a number of
tails jurors, among which were some
professionals, when the Judge glanc-
ver the list, struck their names
off and ordered the Sheriff to go out
and get others, remarking that the
set of jurors should not ser
every term of this court.
arr puttinu them up in assorted
nunaies and fu nishlng them for “Crazy
Patchwork” Cushions, Hats, Tidies. Ac.
Package N*>. 1—Is a handsome bundle of
exquisite silks, satins and brocaded velvets
(all different) Just the thing for the most
supert) pattern of fancy work. Sent post
paid for 56 cents In poattl note or l-cent
stamps. Package No. 3—Contains
times as much as Package No. 1.
postpaid for $1.00. These aro all c
very finest quality and cannot be *qi
at any other ailk works in the U. & at three
times our prices. They will please any
lady. One order always brings » dozen
more. Ladies’ Manual «•» Fascv Work,
with 400 illustrations and full instructions
for aitistie fancy work, handsomely bound,
postpaid, 50 cts. I'rder now. Address,
York.
iaj9 8t.
MARRIED.
On the 15th lust., at the residence
of the bride’s mother, near Pincville,
Marion county, by Rev. B. W. Davis,
Mr. C. C. Hawkins, of Americus,
and Miss Fannie L. Mathews.
when they trade with John R. Shaw
H'
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak-
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, Ac., 1
‘ ” ,, , will send you a recelpe that wUI cure you.
On Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, free OP CHARGE. This great remedy
a.«.K cl ’"r?’Yn‘I—
M. H. Barnett and Miss I. B. Brooks, to the Rav _JmzrH T. Inman, atatioo D,
colored, all of Americus.
New York City.
Parasols—something that every
lady wants in style—in all the latest
novelties at Thornton Wheatley 1
The Americas and Preston Railroad.
We learn from a private though re
liable source that the Railroad from
Americus to Preston will be a certain
thing if Americus will have it s<
meeting of the Directors in Americus,
Thursday, we learn have arranged
matters amicably with the Smithville
directors, and the objection to this
place has been withdrawn, if Ameri
cus will go to work immediately and
show that she is in earnest. Now get
up subscriptions, put hands to work
grading, and convince Webster and
Stewart that you are their friends
and willing to help them to a benefi
cial communication with the world.
Mr. Beecher says of the time when
le was an early bird: If all the chest-
mts that I stole while a boy of thir-
een or fourteen, in Boston, were to
iso up before me on judgment day
there would be a pretty wormy time.
George D. Prentice neatly said that
when a young man complains that a
young womau has no heart, it is pret
ty certain that she has his.” But it
strikes us that Stendhal was hard up
for a sentiment when he wrote: ‘Wo
man is a delightful musical instru
ment, of which love is the bow, and
man the artist.”
Mr. Chas. A.Fricker,who has been
on a visit to Danville, Va., for
three weeks, is at home again.
Wall Street Bankers may succumb
to the times, but the banks of Amer
icus are solid. No discount on them.
Mr. Fn nk P. Talmage, of Athens,
Ga., is in the city, with Mr. Chas. A.
Fricker, where lie can be interviewed
for a season. He is an intelligent and
■lever young gentleman, and we com
mend him to the good people of our
eUy v i s+i r\ (»*,
We advise the boys when going a
fishing, never set astradle of a log,
especially when another person is
itting on the same log facing you,
and a pack of cards are between you.
The cards scare the tl-h.
Mrs. J. J. W. Ford has been quite
ill with fever for two or three weeks,
but is now improving.
Some men are so constituted that
if they cannot be “Big Ike” in any
public enterprise, they are always
ready to throw a wet blanket” on it.
Mrs. Nellie Patterson Brandenburg,
of South Carolina, who has been on a
visit to her mother, Mrs. Patterson,
in Alabama, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Wm. H. Morgan, of this city.
Miss Clara Council, neice of our
fellow-citizen M. B. Council, has re
turned to her home, from quite
extended visit to Mis* Lena Council
and other relatives of this city. We
judge from the elongated faces of
some of our city beaux, Cupid ha*
not been a silent spectator during her
stay in our midst. Several mascu
line young mouths now seem primped
and primed to sing: “Plunged in
gulf of deep despair.”
Mr. John Windsor, cashier of the
Bank of Americus, and a prominent
gentleman of that place, was in the
city on Thursday. Mr. Windsor l-
going to rebuild the Barlow Block,
recently burned In Americas, and for
that purpose he purchased one mil
lion bricks from Mr. Bob Moulthrop.
—Evfaula Bulletin.
Kor all on this Iraif earth,
jnnaliie,
It birth.
r.ciTivE Commute*.—
Executive Committee
* requested to meet
; the Court House in KllavilU at 11
clock a. m., on SATURDAY, May
21th, to attend to such bnfiness as
sy come before the body.
K. S. Baldwin, Chairman.
G. T. Walker, Secretary.
Some corn has received its last
plonghing, though rather small.
>m the information we can gather
the apple trees will bea^ quite a short
crop this yean
Farmers are working out their crops
rapidly, and if it remains dry they will
on be up with their work.
Picnic.—At Dozier’s mill on the
fifth Saturday, the 31st inst. Bring
full baskets. Dancing will be in
order.
Poor stands of cotton is a general
implaint, caused from planting im
mature seed and the irregularity of the
seasons.
roBSYTH 6TBKKT.
Amemcch, O.,, M»y 22. Ifc84. j
Bacon—Clear ribbed sides—;shoul- [
ders—; Bulk clear ribbed sides 9Ac, 1
Bnlk shoulders 7c; Hams, sugar cured !
canvass 15,Vc.
Bran—$1.25 per 100 lbs.
Cons-White choice SC*.
Meal—White lK»c.
Oats—Feed 05c.
Hay—Mixed $1.25.
Pickles—Barrel 75 per gal; Bunker
ill assorted $2.00 per bucket.
Nuts—20 to 30c. per lb.
Raisins—-j box $1.15; \ box $2.00;
l box $3.50.
Soda—Arm and Hammer hrand 10c
per th.
Fi.orn—Patent 100 lbs. $*?>.“•"> Fancy
$3.50; Family $3@$3.25.
Lard—Prime leaf 11(3:15c; Leaf in
kegs 12Ac.
Molasses—Choice Cuba, per gallon
40c; Sugar house 40(s 50c; Georgia
cane 60c; New Orleans 50@75c.
Maple Syrup $1.50 per gal.
Scoar—Cut loaf per pound 12.1c;
Powdered 121, crushed and granulated
10c; “C” white9(310c; Yellow Sc.
Coffee—Rio choice per pound 16Jc;
prime 15c.
Butter—Choice Goshen per pound
40c; country, buying 20c, selling 25c.
Cheese—Extra cream per pound 20.
Crackers—-Ginger snaps 15c; milk
id rream 15@20; soda 10(312.
Eoas—Baying 121 Selling 15c.;
Candles—Paraffine 25(3S0c; Star
15(2120c.
Candles, 50c.
rax—20(2,25c.
i Peas—Buying $1.10, selling
$1.15.
Pearl Grist—4c.
Rice—8@10o.
Irish Potatoes—$ bash $ 125
Matches—($) dozen boxes) 15@20c
The railroad ib about to get through
the Andersonviile hill, and then abom
half of the grading to EUaville will
ive been completed.
Oat harvest will be here in about two
weeks, and the crop is being materially
damaged by the last t
—probably tjrenty-fi'
j weeks drought
' P« r
We hear it going the rounds that G.
B. Weaver.of the Andersonviile school,
ia going to have something nice on the
half shell” at the close of bis school.
Our people’s bill of fare cousisth
principally of vegetables now, but il
> not have rain soon they will be
materially injured, and the price ol
pot-liquor will advance.
Bee robbing ii
To the Ladies.
We have just opened a large lot of
Ladies, Misses and Childrens slippers
whinh have been received since the
fire that we wish to dose out at cost
for cash. If you wish something nice
and goods cheap, wo invite you to
aril. Calvin Carter ASon.
Wool Wanted.
Having made arrangements with a
Mill to exchange wool for Jeans un
root of Cotton Avenue.
Words ol Wisdom.
Col. C. W. Hancock—Dear Sir: I
read with pleasure, and I hope with
profit, that column of your good pa
per called “Food for Thought.’
U well named- -that is what It is.
Yon might place at the bottom of
every proverb, the word “Selah.” II
your kind readers will read that col
umn, taking an unmolested halfday
for it, or read one item, and study it,
it will prove a rich, mental feast, re
sulting in more wisdom of their own,
than the reading of a whole volume,
digested by someone else.
TnE Readers’ Friend.
order, and so
is one of the
years that there is pay in bees. Bee
md wheat vaisiug here seems to be too
incertain to be profitable.
As jieacho grow larger the nnmbei
becomes less on the trees, and we an
of the opinion that not more than a bal
crop willicmain to ripen, and that por
tion will be gummy mo
O. A. Taylor lias suspended the La-
Crossc school for a few weeks, blasting
the liopei
hibit
i. the
Oysters—lib can, per dozen, $1 00
@1 25; 2 lb can, per dozen, $1 50(3 2 00.
Oil—Kerosene, per gal 25c; Machine,
$1 25®1 50.
rl (Moss, per lb, 10c;
Common, 8®; 10.
Soap—Family, per lb, 7® 10c; Com-
ron, 5@7c.
Salt—Liverpool sack, $125;
Virginia ft sack, $2.10® 2.25.
SnoT—On p and Buck, per sack,
$1.95.
Toiiacco—Plug. j>er Ih, 35c®$1.50;
noting, 40c®$1.00.
Sweet Potatoes—Per bushel, —c.
Vinegar—White Wine, ,>er gal, 40
®50c; Old apple, 40®}50c.
W ill sky —Low Proof, per gal. $1.35
@1.70; fall proof $2.00® 3.50; three to
mar years old, $3.50® 4.00; five tc six,
$5.00® 6.00.
Imported Brandies—$1.50, $2 00@
$2.50 in bottles.
Can Goods—3 II* Tomatoex perdoz.
$2 00; 2 11* Tomatoes |*r doz. $1.60;
2 ft* Corn j*er doz. $2.2<>; 2 lb String
lieai
Baked B*ans pc
Fish Balls per
Peaches per
$1.50; 3 lb Host
J lb Cod-
11. Can
Bartlett
n 40c.; 2 pound Pineapples
Mackebel—Xo. 1, kits $1.50;
•arrel $3.50; i barrel 6.50. No. 2, kits
$1.25r j barrel $3.25; .1 barrel 6.00
No. 3 kits 1.00; | barrel’ $2.75; 4 bar-
J. WAXEIBAUM & CO.,
You should remember that prices
do not always indicate the value of
goods, even in establishments when
there is no Intention of telling other
wise than the exact truth, for very
much dependr * u * *-
a buyii
. . , iperience of a
house in buying only the best goods of
the many goods used in a large estab
lishment. By way of illustration J.
Waxelbaura A Co.,are now offering an
all wool suit at $10, which Is as good
as a $20 suit sold elsewhere, where
there is a lack of knowledge in the
selection of the best material employ
ed in the construction of first-class
garments. The sa-ne may be said of
the beautiful Spring Silks, selling at
47} per yard; selling elsewhere at 75c
per yard.. It is therefore a matter of
great importance to the customers
that he should know that he is deal
ing with a firm that is able to control
the market in the interest of their
patrons. Under these circumstances
buyers who are influenced by low
prices on Goods of unquestionable
value should inspect the immense
Spring and Summer Stock, now r.n
exhibition at
J. Waxelbaum & Co’s.
The Leaders of Fashion.
Special Notices*
t Ella
Sumter silks, cashmeres iu spring
shades, black plaids, Leno checks, fig
ured and plain. Nuns veiliug, Albat-
Thomton Wheatley’s.
PICNIC HATS.
At Mrs. M. T. Elam’s everybody
can- be supplied with hats now, of
any style. Cart Wheel, Jumbo,
Southern Queen, Cape May,
Dozens in the house and more
lug.
Andersonviile school Closed.
The school at the above place has
been managed by Mr. H. J. Martin, of
Americus. lie opened his school in
January and had tbe good fortune of
gaining the confidence of his people at
wtfich every ufie must acknowl
edge is the necessity requisite for sne-
Ile had a good school daring
the whole of his foar months term,
with sixty-five pupils.
We had the pleasure of attending
his examination last Thursday, the
15th inst., and the way that tbe little
ones spelled, read, handled the crayon
at the blackboard, we were satisfied
that although Mr. Martin was in a
very shady place, he has not been
asleep. After prolonging the exami
nation exercises till about two o’clock,
the welcome call for dinner came and
the parents of the children spread their
tables and made ns feel at home by
making everything free for all. Rev.
J. A. Davis, and G. W. F. Phillips,
•>f Americas graced the occasion by
their presence.
After dinner Mr. Phillips addressed
the andiince. His remarks wen
received by all.
At night there was an examination
which was well attended, and did cred
it in every respect to both reaoher and
scholars.
There were a great many of
white friends present. Among whom
we recognized Prof. B. Weaver, Prin
cipal of Anderson High School, Messrs.
Richter, Clark, and others. We an
always glad to see oar white friends on
>uch occasion, aa it manifests an i
terest in the work in which we are i
gaged. Ore Present,
Mr. Frazier has been superced
ed as teacher of the Pine Level school
by 8. J. Reese- Thoy say “’twas too
mnch licker fur a dry county ’ceptin’
it had been pot lickcr.”
To-day (Thursday) is tbe lime ap
pointed for the county Sunday School
Association an 1 basket dinner
-ill©, but we fear that people are
busy to turn out largely.
Do;:ier’s mill was broken open about
a week ago and was burglarized i
way of flonr, meal and merchandise be
longing to R. C. Meadows, i
amonnt of twenty or thirty dolli
We learn that Rev. E. J. Benton bas
had very good andiences at his appoint
ments throughout the connty, console
ing the bnsy season. There was son
disappointment about procuring tl
house at LaC'rosse, consequently thi
appointment was called in.
It 6eema that oar boys and girls have
lost the spirit of the old time picnics.
It cannot be poverty, but indolence, too
much so to even enjoy themselves
socially. If yon cannot have a full
grown picnic, have a little picnic; if it
is only a few couples assembled at a
creek with fishing tackle. Wake up
boys, and let’s have something to kill
tuotony of the times.
WAR DECLARED!
—AHD GYLES IS-
SLAUGHTERINGE'PRICES
ON HIS STOCK OF ELEGANT
SUMMER CLOTHING !
AMD
STMl*l w* /i.I TS:
*©~The damaged goods wo had on
hand before the fire, are going like
hot cakes. We will be found «'
B. Hill’s Furniture Store.
i Harrold, Johnson & Co., and ex
amine their large stock of “Eclipse
engines” at their engine yard, Cotton
avenue. Engines on hand ready for
Is Fancy Matting just opened
at J. Waxelbaum A Co’s.
t John R. Shaw’s
N. B.—See my Black Escurial Lace
at 50c, worth 60c; Cream Escurial
Lace at 60c, worth 75c. I*angtry
Fans, new at 25 and 50c. Beauties.
John It. Siiaw.
The Gent’s Neckwear opened at
Wheatley’s a short time ago was ac
knowledged the handsomest line ever
shown in Americus. The last in
stallment far eclipse the previous one.
Don’t fail to call early as it is going
SMASH BP M the SOUTHWESTERN
LOSS OF LIFE!
i severe smash up of
“**■ m’s last week,
ghtly wounded,
account of the
EEL HATS. A
few more cases left at 45c each.
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
We have sold more Boy’s and Chil
dren’s Clothing this season than ever.
Have dupllcatod our entire stock,
which is just now being opened. Call
and see them.
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
Have just opened a beautiful line
of young gentlemen’s nobby Suits
from $6 to $35. Say how much you
can afford to pay for a nice suit and
will fit you out iu “great shape.”
J WaxelbaumAGo.
handsome, but not expensive. Wt
whall be pleased to show them to our
customers, feeling confident they will
please them.
handsome, but not expensive. We
May 6th * 188 *‘ m shall be glad to shuw them ~to _
. a«. Millet Seed *t .Dr.'E.-
dridge’s. I *pr30tf Jas. Frickkr A Bro.
Advert! slug Cheats.
It bas become so common to write
the beginning of an article, in an ele
gant, interesting manaer, then ran i<
into some advertisement that we avoid
all anch, and simply call attention t<
the .merits of Hop Bitters in as plain,
honest terms aB possible to indnee peo
pie to give them one trial, which so
proves their value that they will nevei
nse anything else.”
“The Remedy so favorably noticed
all the papers, religions and secular,
is having a large sale, and is snpplant-
* ig all other medicines.
“There is uo denying the virtues ot
the Hop plant, and the proprietors nt
Hop Bitters have shown great shrewd
ness and ability in compounding a med
icinc whose virtuea are so palpable t«
every one’s observation.”
“No! she liugeredand snlVered along,
pining away all the time for years.”
“The doctors doiug her no good;’’
Eleven yeata out daughter suffered
on a bed of miaery, from a complication
of kidney, liver rbenmatic trouble
Nervous debility, under the care of tb*-
best physicians, who gave her disease
various names, bnt no relief, and now
she is restored to os in good health by
as simple a remedy as Hop Bitters,
that we had shunned year* before nsin£
it.”—The Parents.
FATHER IS GETTING WELL.
My daughters say. “how mnch bet
ter father ie since he used Hop Bitters.
He is getting well after his long suffer
ing from a disease declared recurat 1 -
And we are so glad that he used y<
Bitters.” A Lady of ITtics, N. Y.
Black Dress Silks i Colored Dress
Silks, Colored Trimming Silks, Black
and Colored Satins, Brocade Satins,
Black Surah Silks, Summer Silks,
Pongee Silks, “Nonpareil” Velve
teen, Silk Warp Henrietta Cloth, Al
batros, Nuns Veiliog and a large line
of Dress Goods, at John R. Shaw’s.
tf
Jas. Frickkr & Bro.
The rush in white goods tho past
few days has induced me to make
other large purchases which are now
being shown, and at prices never be-
heartl of
Thornton Wheatley.
Having sold out our entire line of
fine Parasols were compelled to order
duplicates, which we expect by to
day’s Express. Our Black Escurial
Lace Parasol at $15 has taken the
wu. Call and see
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
Can show you as large a line of
Mrite Goods as any house South of
Baltimore, from a cheap lawn to »
$10 per yard Irish point.
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
still keeping a full line of
them at wholesale prices.
In i
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
■ Millinery Department ’
Thornton Wheatley’s low prices
almost paralysing. This week heirs
offering special inducements in dress
goods and solicits your inspection of
his stock if in need of anything In
Handkerchiefs—it is univeisally
sheer than the old time victorias.
Opera Slippers, Empress Slippers,
New Port Ties and all kind or
Low Cut Summer Shoes, for Ladies,
Misses and Children, at John R.
Medallion Braid at $1.25 per dozen
JonN R. Shaw.
Nothing superior to that Blue Mot
tled and Turkish bath Soap. Ten
cases sold in two months. Enquire
at Hall’s Drug Store.
For the present, night calls for Dr.
Eldridge’s Drugstore will be answer
ed by calling at his house.
have shown better styles, largest va
rieties, and a more complete line than
any house iu Macon, Savannah or
Atlanta, and supplied several millin
ery stores in our neighboring cities
from our establishment. Call and
see us before purchasing elsewhere.
J. Waxelbaura A Co.
In Dry Goods, Silks and Ladies’
Fancy Goods, we are the leaders, hav
ing sold more this season than ever
before. These goods have to be seen
to be appreciated.
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
each to be sold at $1.25 each.
J. Waxelbaum A Co.
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