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Departure of Mails fro>o Americas.
M ailsgolnglVest and South cloac at llM A.
viebt mails for Macon and points
beyond closest ------8r. x.
Buena Vista and EUaville mails
dose at - - - - - - - 12MP.X.
Lumpkin and Preston mails dose
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 r.u.
Friendship, Dranesville a Church
HUI, daily (except Sunday)
doses at 8 a.m.
Bottsford and Providence close on
Saturday’s at ------ 6 A. x.
Lamar doses on Tuesday's and
Friday’s at - - - - 8a.m.
Hudson doses on Friday a at - - 8 a. m.
The above will continue until there Is a
change in Railroad schedule.
S W.A. BLACK P.M.
LOCAL SCHEDULE.
On and after Sunday, June 8th, trains
will ion as follows:
Hay passenger down arrives daily 12:13 p.m
Day passengeT up arrives daily 3:33 p.m
Xieht passenger down (to Albany)
arrives daily 10:08p.m
N ieht passenger jip (from Albany)
arrives daily 4:22 a m
Day freight down dally exceptSun-
day arrives 4:49 p. m
Day freight up dally except Sun
day arrives D:00 a.m
Night freight down daily except
Monday arrives 255a.m
Night freight updaily except Mon
day arrives 2:40 am
LOTT WARREN, Agent.
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.
For reasons sat isfactory to ourselves
aud in which the public arc not In
terested. Judgo K. J. Warren and
myself, without the slightest interrup
tion of our long friendship or any
complaints on either side, have con
cluded to dissolve our editorial con
nection, the dissolution to take' effect
firom and after the fifteenth day ol
August next. As, Judge Warren
desires to connect himself with the
editorial of some other paper, and un
der no negotiations to that effect, I
take pleasure in stating that be is
faithful, patient, indefatigable, and
In every department of the paper, lo
cal, literary and political, he has done
his whole duty and given the most
perfect satisfaction. His qualifica
tions as a writer are known to the
public, and no remarks from us are
necessary on that subject. Oar con
nection has been one of uninterrupt
ed pleasantness, and we wish for him
success, happiness and prosperity,
wherever he may go.
Charles W. Hancock.
Publisher’s Notice
There remain on oar books a num
ber of unsettled accounts of long stand
ing which we desire to have settled,
und in order to bring about this, we
have placed these accounts in the
hands of W. C. Simmons, Esq., who
is authorized to make settlements
with the parties. july23tf.
Crisp for Congress.
The Lee county primary meeting
on Thursday, the 24tli appointed
Crisp delegates to the Congressional
convention in Americus.
Failed to Make it Up.
The exercises of Mr. E. A. Hill’s
fchool in Webster county will not
open in August as announced, as the
patrons failed to make up the neces
sary number of regular pupils for the
fall term. _
A Successful Farmer.
We are pleased to know that our
friend Mr. Eas Powell, of Macon
county, formely of Lee, has the pros
pect of making at the lowest figures,
25 bales of cotton and 1,000 bushels
of corn on his two horse farm.
Union Meeting.
A union meeting of the Freewill
Baptists will bo held at Friendship
church in the 17th District of Sum
ter county, to begin on Friday, Au
gust 18th and end the Sunday after.
Ministers from different parts of the
State are expected and a large atten
dance solicited.
Notice to Rail Road Contractors.
We desire to call the attention of
the public to the notice of H. L. Col
lier, Chief Engineer of tho A. P. «fc L.
Railroad in to-day’s issue. Persons
wishing to avail themselves of the
offer there presented will do well to
lose no time in making an offer.
Ponies.
In another column will be found
an advertisement of B. H. Van Baub
who has a pony ranch in Texas wants
to sell them to dealers. He has Shet
land, Zacatecas, and other horses,
which he will sell cheap. Ladles and
children can get a nice pony from the
gentleman at low rates. Read ad
vertisement.
Star Bakery.
We desire to call attention to the
advertisement of Phillips, &. Co.,
proprietors of the Star Bakery, in an
other column of this issue. Mr. Phil
lips bakes bread and cakes, has can
ned goods, makes his own candy and
buys country produce, eggs, etc., and
in short renders the Star Bakery
real business establishment and a
first-class attraction. Give them a call.
Fieak of Lightning.
On Sunday 27th inst., lightning
struck the chimney of Needham
Lamb’s residence, a few miles from
Americus, killed five cats and three
or four hogs, knocked a boy, who
was standing near the well drinking
over, ran down into the well and ruin
ed the water so that it is thought it
can never be used for drinking again.
Hon. W. A. Wilson.
We desire to call attention to the
notice in thi9 issue that the friends of
Hon. W. A. Wilson again present
his name as a candidate for the legis.
lature from Sumter county. As a
member of tho House of Representa
tives, as one of the committees on
technology and finance, as a useful,
valuable, prominent and intelligent
member of tho last General Assem
bly Mr. Wilson had few snperiors.
Theatricals tor the Coming Season.
Tho lovers of the stage will be
pleased to know that the following
popular companies have already made
engagements with the Americus
Opera House: Berther Welby, Oct.
10th; Bunch of Keys, Oct. 24th; Patti
Rosa, Oct. 28th; Only a Woman’s
Heart, Nov. 8th; Banker’s Daughters,
Nov. llth; Our Strategist, Nov. 17th:
Miaco Humpty Dumpty, Dec. 9th;
0. B. Bishop, Dec. 23d; My Partner,
Jan. 2d; Mountain Girl, Feb. 8th, and
others with dates not arranged.
Davenport’s Drug Store.
Wo desire to call attention to the
advertisement of Messrs. J. A. A D.
F. Davenport in thi9 issue. These
gentlemen have been raised at the
drug business, and besides their long
experience, they have a large supply
and full assortment of drugs, medi
cines and everything in their line; a
fine and well furnished Soda Fount,
polite and attentive clerks and all the
accommcdation8 that belong to their
department of business* Give them
8 call.
The above announcement informs
the public that my connection with
the Sumter Republican will cease
on the fifteenth day of Angust next.
My acquaintance with, and friendship
for Col. Hancock, has continued
through a quarter of a century, and
the seven months I have spent in the
Republican office have been the
pleasantest portion of that long peri
od. There is not the slightest jar
interruption in our social relations,
and I sincerely wish for the Sumter
Republican a career of success and
prosperity fully equal to that which
has characterized its prosperous ca
reer thus far.
For the people of Americus and
Sumter county I have formed attach
ments it will bo painful to sever, and
which will ce gratefully cherished to
tho close of life. My labor here has
been as pleasant as it was arduous,
and my social relations a continual
harmony, without a single discord.
As stated by Col. Hancock, I am
anxious to continue in the editorial
business if there should be a demand
for my humble services; otherwise
my plans are formed, and I shall con
tent myself in another sphere.
K. J. Warren.
Capt. A. C. Bell.
By reference to another column in
this issue it will be seen that the name
of Capt. A. C. Bell is announced as a
candidate for the offico of Mayor of
the city of Americus. Capt. Bell lias
been one of our alderman for several
years and hus proven himself a most
efficient and useful officer. He is in
all respects a practical man; vigilant
in looking after the interests confided
to him and prompt, active and judi
cious in the discharge of duty. He
has been successful in his own affairs,
successful in everything lie has un
dertaken nnd if ho is elected «Mayor
the interests of the city will be confi
ded to a man who will reflect credit
upon the position and be in all respects
worthy of the confidence reposed.
Commercial Hotel.
Wo dined at the Commercial Hotel
Monday for the first time since It was
opened and although we came in af
ter the regular dinner was over and
the boarders were gone, we found a
great variety and abundance of ev
erything toothsome to tho tasto and
nourishing to tho innerman, all pre
pared in a manner that displayed tho
perfection of cuisine skill. The table,
the rooms, the furniture, and every
thing belonging to this hotel are kept
in apple-pie order and the traveler
finds no where in Georgia better and
more satisfactory accommodations.
We are especially grateful for the
kind attention paid us during this
brief visit by Mr. Hay, and the warm
and cordial hospitality of the ladies
belonging to the house. Tho ladies
an honor to the house and the
house is an honor to the city.
Mr. Charlie Lewis, of Mt. Airy, N,
C., has taken the Sumter Republi
can and paid his subscription, nearly
twenty-five years. He passed through
Americus the other day and we saw
him. He is full of life and fun and
looks as fresh and rosy as a girl, He
has a pretty wife and anicehome and
money comes rolling and tumbling
into his pocket. Everybody likes
Charlie—everybody has a kind word
for him. He never gets fretted, nev
er takes the bines, ‘‘December’s as
pleasant as May” to him, and
" Not a wave of trouble rolls
Across his peaceful breast.”
Happy, fortunate man 1 he has dis
covered a great and wonderful secret
—that a subscription for the Sumter
Republican is the alchemy of the
ancients and the only true philoso
pher’s stone. Hurrah for Charlie!
Attempted Buglory.
Either Saturday night or Sunday
night last a burglar went to the rear
of Messrs. Buchanan & Son’s grocery
store and battered the edge of the
door shutter considerably in attempt
ing to get in. The screws of the lock
was strained and the work was well
nigh finished when the burglar terri
fled by the noise or not aware of the
progress he had made desisted. No
suspicion of the deed were entertained
until the marks on the door was dis
covered Monday morning.
THE PlME GROVE BARBECUE.
Tho Junior was reeled off to Pino
Grove, Thursday by Mr. S. J. Rees,
behind a “creeter” that seemed to
have graduated and taken the first
honor in a trotting college. We shall
never oppose dancing any more; for
Nature commits nosins and we know
she sent her trees and stamps and
twigs bouncing and capering aud
promenading by us all along the
route. Pine Grove is in the corner of
Schley, with Sumter and Macon coun
ties each displaying their stately pine
forests in easy range of the eye.
The barbecue was faultless and alto
gether splendid. About 18 or 20 of
the most prominent men in the neigh
borhood had taken the matter in
hand and gotten up a large supply of
carcasses, bread, cake, plesand every
thing toothsome and nutritious.
i. Tolin and Kitchens, who had
each a great deal of experience in the
business, conducted the barbecuing
and when we were summoned to din
ner by the great, loud voice of our
suave, talented and popular friend,
Hon. J. N. Hudson, aVast crowd of
appreciative stomachs respond** 4 to
the call.
The hungry Americus boys nad
quite a time of it; especially HUI and
Perry. They didn’t step ’round be
fore the table was ready and ask the
loan of a bite of vituals, to be credited
their dinner account; but they both
looked like thejr were ready to raise
thehyme,
‘I feel an ?xliing ;vold within
Which naught but foo<l can fi
At the announcement of dinner every
one of us town boys jumped up as
though a pin had stuck in us and
made for the table. We’re a hungry
set anyhow and our appetites were
whetted by the Americus mineral
water and the exercise; and we hope
the good people of that neighborhood
will excuse a starving editor for hav
ing run over and kicked to piecestwo
or three little boys in his hurry to
reach the table.
Willifoid and Glover acted in a
lady like manner, but all the rest of
were a little greedy. Perry ate
until the heft of his stomach brought
him to a bend, aud then took a leg of
mutton and three loaves of corn bread
and went off and sat down on a log
and went to eating, and every time
any person came near him he would
look round and growl.
We didn’t have a chance to notice
Hill’s performances at the table, but
we could see lie was there a long time
and quite busy while there and, as he
went away, his pockets bagged out
like tho udders of a fat Jersey cow,
and the pants opposite looked pretty
greasy. Wo have, of course, no idea
what caused all this—none at all
A large assembly attended the bar
becue. There were people there from
Ellaville, Andersonville, Oglethorpe
and Americus and all tho surround
ing country.
’he ladies and gentlemen of Pine
Grove neighborhood look as healthy
as if they breathed none but the pure
mountain air, and they are as clever,
honest, as hospitable and 03 good
a people as lives anywhere on tills
broad earth. After dinner they put
us up and we delivered a little duck-
legged speech which Mr. Childers,
very properly, pronounces—well, no
matter.
At 5 o’clock, p. in., we again enter
ed Mr. Rees’ buggy, and presently
found ourselves spinning along in the
precincts of Americus, and bringing
recollections of a pleasant day, a
pleasant entertainment and a pleas
ant community.
Lee County Nomination for Senator
and Representative.
The nominations of tho Democratic
party of Lee county, for Senator and
Representative in the next General
Assembly, were held at Leesburg
Thursday. A large assembly was
present. Messrs. G. W. Warwick
and J. W. Forrester were both can
didates for the Senatorial nomination.
At the opening of tho Convention,
Mr. Forrester, in a few gracefal re
marks, withdrew, and left the field
to Col. Warwick.
A motion was then made to nomi
nate Col. Warwick by acclamation,
but the friends ot Mr. H. L. Long
brought his name before the Conven
tion, and demanded a ballot. The
ballot stood: Long, 114. Wanvick 92.
As it is Lee’s time, under the rota
tion rule, to send a Senator, the action
of this Convention will, it is under
stood, be confirmed by Dougherty
and Worth.
Mr. W. C. Gill was nominated for
the House of Representatives. Both
of these gentlemen, Long and Gill,
arc competent and qualified, and will
make good members.
McDaniel delegates were sent to the
Gubernatorial Convention.
A Sabbath School Visit.
Our East Americu3 Sabbath School
enjovs and well deserves an envita-
ble reputation for good singing. Some
time ago Dr. Harrison, Superinten
dent of the Andersonville Sabbath
School expressed a desire to have
them visit and sing for his school.
Accordingly last Sabbath the singers
and others, who wished to hear them,
making a total of 24 persona went
there fcr that purpose.
The Andersonville Sabbath School
is held at 3 p. m., and as the crowd
was too large to go to any private
residence, we had prepared and
brought along a bountiful supply of
provisions and camped so to speak, in
a comfortable room, assigned us In
the depot and the morning was spent
delightfully in making and listening
to the concord of sweet sounds.
Rev. B. B. Hinton preached an able
and eloquent sermon at 11 a. m., and
at 3 p. m. in compliance with a pre
vious announcement, our singers re
paired to the church and sang with
the Sabbath School there.
After the Sabbath School was over
they returned to the depot, and up to
the hour of leaving, on the 10 o’clock
train, were xedpienta of much kind
ness and attention from the hospitable
people of Andersonville, who throng
ed to hear their excellent music and
gave such unmistakable evidence of
appreciation as made the visitors
loath to leave.
About 4 o’clock In the afternoon, as
the party wefe sitting in the depot
lightning simultaneously struck a
tree, a short distance off, and Hinder
ed a telegraph post near the depot. A
number of the party were shocked.
One of the ladies found her gold
bracelet severed by the electricity
and quite a number were slightly
jarred; but no one was seriously hart.
We understand that at the same
time an explosion of electricity, re
sembling a flaming fireball, went
through another house in Anderson
ville without doing any damage. So
much for the attractive frees and
electrical voices of the “Sweet Sin
gers” ojour city.
Andersonville was a pleasant pris
on to them. Like Bonnivard they
left their prison with a sigh.
A Sudden Death.
A sudden death and one that was
attended by sad circumstances, occur
red in this county Wednesday, Mr,
Reagan, cousin to Mr. Green Reagan,
of this city, had just taken charge of
Mr. Salter’s mill and had not yet
moved his family, from Ellaville,
where he had been residing. Wednes
day morning he ^yas at his post, busily
grinding, but complained of feeling
badly. At noon Mr.Salter^learned that
he was sick and hurried to the mill
to see him. Mr. Reagan’s condition
was such as to forbid his removal and
Mr. Salter had a bed and bedstead
carried to the mill and had everything
possible done for him during the re
maining fivehonrsofhlslife. He died
at 6 p.m. His disease was said to have
been congestive chill. Mr. Reagan
leaves a wife and three children in
very destitute circumstances. Mrs.
Reagan’s frther, a minister of the
gospel, resides in Alabama, and she
wishes to go there with her children.
We hope our generous citizens will
aid her »n getting the means to go.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
When you fume and fret at the pet
ty ills of life, remember that the
wheels which go ronnd without crack
ing, last longer
Doctor—!* There, get the prescrip
tion filled, and take a tablespoonful
three times a day before meals.”—
Pauper patient—* 1 But, doctor, I don’t
get bat one meqj in two days,”
It is now evident that Hon. C. F.
Crisp, will be renominated for Con
gress from this District, by acclama
tion. Every county in the District that
has held meetings as far as we have
beard from, has appointed delegates
favoring his renomination. We can
see no reason why Judge Crisp should
not be unanimously nominated, and
that by acclamation. We sincerely
trust that snch will bo the case.
Miss Mamie Barlow of Leeton, re
turned Monday from a visit to her
sister, Mrs. D. M, Borum, of Snow,
Dooly county. Mrs. Boruin comes
with her, ana will remain some sev
eral weeks visiting her father, Dr, W.
J. Barlow, daring which time she de
signs availing herself of the benefits
our mineral water will have upon her
and her infant.
Now that it has been shown possi
ble for a man to slip from the sheriff’s
office to the presidency of the United
Btates, Sheriff Mize is indulging in
“ipirailons.
We regret to learn that Mr. James
B. Barlow, who is farming at Colonel
Maxwell’s place 4n Lee county, is
quite sick.
The largest and finest watermelons
that have been brought to Americus
this season, were raised on one of the
places of Mr. A. J. Buchanan, near
the city. He has been supplying our
citizens with them, for the past month,
and realizes more money from their
sale at home, than he would by ship
ping them to other markets. Mr. B.
certainly understands raising fine wa
termelon.
The able editor of that sterling pa
per, the Sumter Republican, Col.
C. W. Hancock, entered hla 64th year
on Thursday, 17th July, and has been
;ed in the printing business a
century. The Republican is
among the best papers in the State,
and we seldom pick it up bat What
we don’t have the thought run thro’
oar mind, “Hero’s our old favorite
exchange.”—Savannah Penny Local,
Nobody need be idle now in Amer
icus, for there is plenty of work going
on, and there is no cause for idleness.
Clean up your premises, for you
may have to wrestle with the cholera
before the close of summer or antamn.
The exercises of Capt. G. M. Pat
terson’s school at Oak Grove Acade
my will be resumed the second Mon
day, August 11.
Dr. W. A. Cook, who for many
years has been connected with the
Drug store of Dr. E. J. Eldridge, is
now with the firm of J. A. A D. F.
Davenport.
Mr. Bob Hodges, of Texas, left this
city yesterday on a visit to his broth
er-in-law Mr. B. F. Brimberry, of
Ward’s station. We- hope his stay,
may be pleasant among kindred
from whom he has been so long sep
arated.
Daring the present lull in business,
our merchants are putting in their
time cleaning np, aud putting things
in shape for a brisk fail and winter
trade. Now is also a good time to
call attention of buyers by judicious
advertising. “ In time of peace pre
pare for war.”
Wear© informed that Prof. Allen
will leave for Americas sometime in
Augnst, where he will take charge of
the Rylander school. Prof. Allen is
one of the best tutors in Southwest
Georgia, and we congratulate the peo
ple of Americus on securing his val
uable services. His family will also
leave inOctober.—Daicson Journal.
SCHLEY COUMTY NEWS-
G. T. WALKER. - - - - Editor.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
We are authorized to announce the name
of T.B. MYERS as a fit and proper person
ELLAVILLE
Hale and Female School.
The fall term opens Angust nth, 1884,
and continues four months. Remember that
you will be charged from time of entrance
to the end of the term, unless otherwise
agreed upon, or absence is caused by pro-
tracted sickness. All are earnestly request
ed to be present on the first day.
— An beginners Si 50;
i; Intermediate 92 50;
G. B. WEAVER,
Principal.
Cabbage and collards are being de
voured by the worms.
The Savannah Morning ATetcs does
not have the circulation among ne that
Fodder pulling haa begun; but fears
are entertained that tbe weather will
not be favorable.
The cotton weed is growing rapidly;
but we fear there is too much rain for
it to retain the fruit.
Tent holders will meet next Friday
the camp gronnds to decide whether
ing.
J. M. Thornton is having tbe streets
of Ellaville worked, and it woold be
well for tbe overseers of the county to
take a hint.
All who desire to invest in Ellaville
real estate should attend the County
Commissioners sale next Tuesday.
Read the advertisement and go oat.
Last Sunday and Monday we htd
tain enough to make tbe creeks rise
quite high and wash up the public
roads considerably.
Candidates for connty offices are be
ginning to peep above the wave bnt if
you want us to say anything for yon
bring along yonr card. It will not
cost any more now than one week be
fore the election.
Next Saturday is the day to choose
delegates to the Congressional Conven-
in being delegates.
A Palntul Accident.
Thursday afternoon, Mr. Trellis ton,
the architect, who is repairing that
part of the building of Messrs. Har-
rold, Johnson & Co.’s which is on
Cotton Avenue, happened to a very
painful accident. He was standing
just inside of the building, where the
tearing away of the brick front board
ing, gave him access to the street.
He discovered that the hands work
ing above were dropping some tim
bers, and in stepping upon the side
walk for safety, he accidentally'step-
pedinto an uncovered area or base
ment ventiduct about six feet deep,
and fell forward. As he fell, his free
struck against a piece of timber lying
just outside theventiduct and his free
was badly braised and several of his
teeth slightly driven in. Dr. 8. B,
Hawkins was called in and dressed
the wounds and straightened the teeth
and fonnd that no bones were broken
and we are pleased to say Mr. T., is
improving so fast that he expects to
return to his post Monday.
An exchange truthfully puts the
matter thus; “Itis an experience of
publishers that too many people think
it matters but little whether tne news
paper bill is paid promptly or not, that
it is only a small sum, aad of but lit
tle consequence. This is not because
subscribers ate unwilling to pay, bnt
because they are negligent. Each one
imagines because his year’s indebted'
ness amounts to so smail asnm, the
{ tublisher can not be much in want of
I, without for a moment thinking that
the income of a newspaper is made of
just such small amounts, and that the
aggregate of all subscriptioes is by no
means an inconsiderable sum ofmon-
I TOTAL POP.,
COUNTIES WHITS
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Macon....
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Executive Meeting.
The executive committee of Sum-
ter county Sunday School As
sociation convenes on Saturday mom-
next at the Presbyterian Chapel,
Ibis being the flist Saturday of Au-
Sjst- A full attendance of the mem-
i ^ Is particularly desired, ns this
«the last meeting of the committee
“tiore the second regular meeting of
r® Association. It will be remem-
J^Jd that this meeting will be held
^Magnolia Springs the fourth Sat-
in August.
jJJT,.some or those fine Mackerel,
P.H. WILLIAMS.
PULASLI......
Schley
Stewart ••••
Scuten
Total 160,271 84,770 '13,354 16,821
MARRIED.
At the residence of thb brides
mother, in Sumter connty, on Son-
day the 27th Inst. J. F. Godby, and
Mias. Victoria Jones. 8. H. Wil
liams, Feq.. officiating.
Pine Grove School.
The school nf Pino Grove in the
edge of Schley county,, is now under
the sup&vision of Mr. S. J. Rees, a
well educated and highly competent
gentleman, who kindly consented to
take charge of the school, to the sacri
fice of his own interests, after Mr.
Frazier’s connection with it was sevre-
ed. The school is well attended and
in a flourishing and successful condi
tion.
On Friday the 8th proximo tho ex
ercises of tho school will be closed
by the presentation of prizes. The
prizes will be presented at 4 o’clock
p. m., byCol.J.R. Williams, of Ella
ville, a young gentleman of fine tal
ents and a Tecent graduate of Frank
lin. The friends and patrons of the
school should all attend on this occa
sion to witness the progress their
children have made and to prepare
for procuring another teacher, for the
next term, since Mr. Rees can serve
them no longer and a school - at that
placo is much needed.
Never Give Up.
If yon are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite, gen
eral debilty, disordered blood, weak
constitution, headache, or any disease
of a billions nature, by all means pro
cure a bottle of Electric Bitters. You
will be surprise to see tbe rapid im
provement that will follow; you will
be Inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and
misery will cease, and henceforth you
will rejoice in tbe praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
Dr. E. J. Eldridge, Americus Ga
Good Cow for Sale.
Messrs. Cobb & Cobb have a very
FINIS FRESH MACKEREL, j flnc m u c h co W with young calf, for
I have Just received a lot of vorv | fa j e . or to trade for beet
flno new MACKEREL, which I wilt | - ~ „ ,....
sell very cheap by Barrel, Drum, Kit 1 One i-ccond hand IRON SArLi
nrnnniul. nail aonn. I Herring’s make, at a bargain.
John R. Shaw.
A Sudden Death.
On the night of Friday, the 25th in
stant, a very sad and sadden death
occurred at Davidson’s mill in this
county. Mr. Joe Beatty, the miller,
was sick. His wife appeared well and
retired at the usual hoar without any
complaints. In the night her infant,
four weeks old, began to cry, and her
sister was waked by the noise, and
being surprised that Mrs. Beatty did
nothing to quiet the babe, struck a
light and went to the bed. Her hor
ror was inexpressible when she fonnd
that her sister Mrs. Beatty was a
corpse. We have heard no conjecture
as to* the malady which resulted in
this sudden visitation. Mrs. Beatty
leaves a husband and four children.
Painful Intelligence.
We regret to learn, by a telegram
which reached the city,Friday morn
ing, that Mrs. W. J. Patterson,
mother of Mrs. W. H. Morgan, of
Americus, lies at the point of death,
at her home in Batesvilie, Ala. Her
death is expected at any moment,
Mrs. Patterson has been in feeble,
failing health for a long time, but
was improving up to a short while
ago, when she relapsed. She has
many dear friends here who will be
saddened by the summons that calls
her away.
Later.—Since the above was put
in type, a telegram has been received
at this place announcing that Mrs.
Patterson died at 12 m. Friday. Her
remains will reach Americas on the
8:30 o’clock this aftemaoa.
Death of Rev. John M. Potter.
The Presiding Elder, Rev. Mr,
MacDonell, has received information
of the death of Rev. John M. Potter,
of the South Georgia Conference. He
died July 25th instant, near Union
Church, in Quitman connty.
Potter was in attendance on the Dis
trict Conference recently held here,
and seemed to be in good health.
He was a most zealous and devoted
preacher of the gospel, and was well
known throughout -South Western
Georgia, where he has labored for
several years. A good and true man
, has fallen.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The best Salve in the world for Cuts*
Braises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. It is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Dr. E. J. Eldridge.
Wall Street Smashed
-AND GYLES IS-
GIVING AWAY
HIS STOCK OF ELEGANT
SUMMER CLOTHING l
AND
STRclW lialTS:
FOR ALMOST NOTHING!
Preparatory to removal Into hi,
new and beautiful store. For the
present, he will be found at D. B.
Hill’s Furniture Store.
Dried Fruit.
Bring your dried fruit to S. M.
Cohen, (foot of Cotton Avenue) if you
expect to get all that it Is worth for
it-. He knows all about the handling
and shipping of fruit, and will, like
formerly, pay the highest market
price.
Combe, Hair, Nail and Tooth
Brashes, Powder Boxes, Puffs, etc.,
V Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
Carefuj and competent prescription
clerks always on hand, at
Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
SUaYille, Ga, July 30. U8*.
Class 93 00.
auflwst*
OBITUARY.
Preamble and resolutions adopted
by Antioch Church upon tho death of
Elder Washington Tnarpo their Pas
tor.
Whereas, God in His providence
has seen fit to take from us, our much
beloved Pastor Elder Washington
Tharpe, who died at hfa homo in
Sumter Co. Ga., after an illness of
several weeks, on Monday the 2d day
of June last.
And Whereas, wo recognized in
brother Tharpe, a devoted Minister
of Christ, and an able expounder of
God’s word, a kind hearted neighbor,
friend and brother.
. Resolved 1. That while we bow sub
missively to the divino will of God
wo can bnt mourn his lass who was
so dear—so precious to us.
Resolved 2. That we tender to the
bereaved family of our deceased
brother our sympathy, and our most
earnest prayers, that God of His own
infinite goodness and mercy may
bless and comfort them in their deep
affliction.
Resolved3. That this preamble and
these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of this church, and that a
copy bo forwarded the family of our
deceased brother.
A. A. Paul,
J. L. Hines,
W. H. Chappell,
Committee.
Adopted by the chnrch in confer
ence, July, 12th 1884.
A Great Discover}*.
Mr. Wm. Thomas, of Newton, la.,
says; “My wife has been seriously af
fected with a cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, and being
urged to try Dr; King’s New Discov
ery, did so, with most gratifying re
sults. The first bottle relieved her
very much, and the second bottle has
absolutely cured her. She has not had
i good health for thirty years.”
Trial Bottle Free at Dr. E. J. El
dridge Drag Store. Large size $1.00..
Third ltound of Quarterly Meet
ings, Americus District.
SmitUville, at Mt. Zion..... August 2-3
at Bottsford.- .August 0-7
""—• August 9-10
- ...August 12
Ellaville, at camp ground August 16-17
Oglethorpe. -— ...... August 23-24
Sumter, at Pleasant Grove—... August 27-28
Vienna, camp ground August 30-31
Snow Spring. —— September 6-7
G. G. N. MacDONELL,
.Presiding Elder.
ing is rapidly going a
track laying will soon begin.
the barn yard.
them to the Marion Sentircl. r .
Telegraph and Messenger rarely e
waiting for “solicitation.”
office seeker ia “bleged”
know hi* ailment*.
M. Holloway** crop. Levi i
befall*.
Our Ailments. We have been
for mayor.
We are authorized to announce the name
of A. G. BELL as a candidate for Mayor of
point a time for our
for Representative am
Senatorial, convention. we ha
written to the chairman asking if
was not time for him to call a meetii
early period. It is sometimes best
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
The undersigned beg leave to announce
the name of J. U. DANIEL as a suitable
candidate for the Legislature, subject to the
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
The friends of Capt. JOHN L. ADDER-
TON, announce him as a candidate to rep
resent Sumter county In the next Legisla
ture. augi-tde
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
We are authorized to announce the name
of W. A. WILSON, of the new 16th District,
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
We are authorized to announce tho name
ot WILLIAM M. UAWKES, as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the Demo-
omui * *
eratic nomination.
July23-tf
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
b authorized to announce tbe name
next Legislature.
NEW YORK Ml
J- WAXELBAUM & CO.
Semi-Annual Closing out Sale
of onr Entire Stock of
DRY GOODS!
counties. Who is he? 1
some that we have been tol
of the most Influential men
not. If Schley will select good, true
and level headed delegates, uninstract-
ed, only for the most available man in
Schley county and send them there to
look ont for Schley connty and not for
A. B. nor 0. we will get the senator,
otherwise we will not. Mark the pre
diction—fanatics to the contrary.
Special JYotices. “
Turnip Seed! Turnip Seed!! Tur
nip Seed!!! Uuta Baga, Flat Dutch,
Red Top, and all the pojmlar varieties,
for sale at
Dr. Eldridge’s Drag Store;
Now Is'the time to sow fall Turnip ,
Seed, and Dr. Eldridge has just re- Pi
celved at his Drug Store, the finest go
assortment, (fresh and genuine, direct fu
from Landreth’s Seed farm) ever of- ,
ferod to the trade before. th
Teas! Teas!! Teas!!! Dr. Eldridge ^
is the only man in town who has the W
Ilino Tea for sale. Ho also keeps
several other brands of* he best Black TV
and Green. th
Fricker Bros, have just received an
elegant assortment of Sterling Silver
goods, consisting of Berry and Pre
serve Spoons, Napkin Rings, Combi
nation Sots, Tea Spoons, Sugar Shells,
Butter Knives, Pie Knives, Mustard
Spoons, Card Cases, Fruit Knives,
Ice-cream Spoons, Cups, Child’s Sets,
etc., etc., in lino Morocco and Plush
Cases. Call and see them. ^
NEW GOODS. “
A beautiful line of STERLING SILVER and
BOLL PLATE JEWELRY! 1
Of the latest styles just received' Some 1
elegant designs in 1
RHINE STONE SETTINGS.
That are just “too lovely for anything.**
Just the thing for EVENING and PARTY
WEAR, and at prices ‘o suit the Financial
Status of the Country*.
• JOHN R. SHAW.
Black Dress Silks, Colored Dress
Silks, Colored Trimming Silks, Black
and Colored Satins, Brocade Satins.
Black Surah Silks, Summer Silks,
Pongee Silks, “Nonpareil” Vclvo- 1]
teen, Silk Warp Henrietta Cloth, Al- f
batros, Nuns Veiling and a largo line
of Dress Goods, at John R. Shaw’s.
Gloves! Gloves!
An attractive line in all the new
shades in Kid, Jersey Silk Taffeta,
Silk Lace Mitts, Berlin and Lisle, also fr
Black Kids, at John R. Shaw’s. ft]
The Hem Stitch and Embroidery c
attachments for the “White Sewing *
Machine” received. Call and get one.
John R. Shaw. c
Medallion Braid at $1.25 per dozen
r bunches. Barbours threo Cord Linen t
thread, Nos. 60, 70 and 80, at 10c per
spool. John R. Shaw..
e Extra Large White Counterpanes
at 75c, worth $1.00 of any body’s m
money. Second lot just received. 7
John R. Shaw. * J
Opera Slippers, Empress Slippers,
* New Port Ties and all kind of
. Low Cut Summer Shoes, for Ladies,
. Misses and Children, at John R.
g Shaw’s.
' New designs in collarettes, Fichus,
d Linen Collars and other Neck Wear,
a at John R. Shaw’s.
11 N. B.—See my Black Escurial Lace
8 r at 50c, worth 60c; Cream Escurial
Lace at 60c, worth 75c. Langtry
Fans, new at 25 and 50c. Beauties,
a- John R. Shaw.
“Oh, mamma! where did you buy
K that lovely parasol gnd fan? They
7 are j usfc too lovely for anything.’ ’
w “Where else my dear, than at Johu
re R. Shaw’s, who has this season the
is handsomest assortment of Parasols
id and Fans in Americus.”
a d t SPECIAL TO THE
J t SCHOOL CHILDREN.
st jfl I f Bangle Lace Pins at 10c worth 25c.
I /l / 1 Sr°° n Pius at 15c worth 50c.
* X i i.Fork Lace Tins st I5c worth 50c.
?
10 Nothing EQUAL to tho above, at the
ie PRICK, on the American Continent
” JOHN R. SHAW.
nd Kalsomine in all colors and tints,
mn Paints, Oils and Painters material,
to for sale cheap, at
V g Dr. Eldridge’s Drag Store.
Jxt Hickory Nut Oil.
P* A few gallons of sweet hickory nut
oil for tho hair and all toilet uses,
11- superior to every other thine of the
kind, just received at Hall’s Drag
k Store.
ing Corticelli Sewings and Embroid-
on ery Silk. The purest, strongest and
is bestin tho world. All shades and
or colors at John R. Shaw’s.
to calls answered at all hours of the
are night at the residence of either Drs.
-on Eldridge or Ford, for
are Dr. Eldridge’s Drag Store.
m “ VICTORIA LAWN forty Inches
of wide at 16c. worth 25c. Big bargain.
*°; * John R. Shaw.
□Id -
Ladies and Gents’ Fur
nishing Goods.
We make it a rule never to
carry over any stock from sea
son to season, and offer you any
NEW YORK COST.
This is no idle talk, but sim-
CHEAP ENOUGHl
AND CAN USE THEM!
WEI IT BIJI?
HESS!
Our Stock is all new and
—PALACES OF—
<1. WAXELBAUM & GO.,
STORE.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS I
And large planters, will find
this a splendid opp
ness, early decay, loss ol manhood, &c., 1
will send you a recelpe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope
to the Rxv. Joseph T. Inman, station D,
New York City. marH-ly.
J- WAXELBAUM & CO.