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LOCAL SCHEDULE.
On and after Sunday, May \ train*
will run as follows:
■sasw5?«c:
arrive* WARREN, Agent.
America* Library Association.
Tbe annual meeting of theAmuri-
■ Library Association was held at
the library room, on Tuesday night,
tbe 12th Inst. After reading the an
nual report of the President, the As
sociation proceeded to the election of
officers, with the following result:
President—Jno. A. Cobb.
Vice-President—U.B. H&rrold.
Secretary—E. J. Eldridge.
D*partnr* of Mail* from Am*rtcns.
Uallsroinr West and South close 12 30 r u
""North and East due atari! r.u.
Nk/bt mails for Macon and points
beyond clou at --- - - - Tr.ic.
Banns Vista and Ellaville malls
close at “ WXr.lt.
Lumpkin and Preston malls close
Xonday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 r.M.
Friendship, Dranesrille a Church
Bill, dally (except Sunday)
"'isat ° * "
Directors—E. A. Hawkins, N. A.
Smith, T. Wheatley, B. P. Hollis,
Lott Warren, C. P. Crisp, F. A.
Gyles.
Bottsford and Prorldence close op
i Tuesday** and
i cIosm on Friday's at
above will continue r
•hange in Railroad schedule.
Saturday's
amar closes
Friday's at - -
od son doses on Fri—„ — .
The above will continue until there I
• -1 schedule. „ „
W. A. BLACK P.M.
Americas Distrtct-—Appointments for
Third Quarter.
America. - - - May. 30th, 31st,
Sumter, at Pleasant Grove June, 20th, 21st.
Cuthbert, - - - June, «th, 2Sth
Spring Yale, at Union, - July, 4th, sth.
Weston, at Pleasant Valley July, llth, 12th
Fort Galnu, at Bluffton, July, 18th, 19th.
Dawson, at Graves - •
Smlthvllle, at Mt. Vernon. Aug. 1st, 2nd.
Wards, at Prospect *~ “ K “ K
EUavlUe, at Camp Gi
Schley, at Corinth,
Msf-nol'i* Springs, - - Sept. 5th,«h.
Oglethorpe. ... Sept. 12th, llth,
District Conference at Cuthbert June 24th
1883. Gao. G. N. MacDonu,
May 13th. *83.Presiding Elder.
23th, 26th.
Aug. Sth, 9th.
rod, Aug. 13tb. 16th.
Aug. 22nd, 23d.
Aug. 29th, 30th.
Murder.
It was told Monday at Ebenezer
church, that a negro man, in a rage,
struck his wife with an axe, at a
spring on the placo where they lived,
from which the woman died. No
particulars besides the above.
Dsath of Miss Maud Clegg.
It was reported in Americas Fri
day that Miss Maud Clegg, whose
fatheT lives near Leesburg, died in
Macon on Friday morning. She was
at school In that city. Her remains
will go to Albany to her family.
Di*d.
The twin children of Mr. 8yd Jor
dan, near Shiloh church. One died
on Saturday and was interred on Sun
day, the other died Sunday and was
buried in the same grave Monday.
Rev. Mr. Boland, of Ellaville, con
ducted the funeral rites.
Bars to Sunshlns.
Messrs. Thornton Wheatley, Smith
& Wilson, and Dixon A Vigal have
stretched handsome and attractive
pavilliooB in front of their stores on
Jackson street. Walk under and in,
is implied or understood. Striped
in blue and brown and colorless are
the styles set forth.
•r THE CONDITION OF THE AMEEI-
CVS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
2b the Americus Library Association:
In obedience to the constitution of
this Association, I herewith submit
the annual report of the President,
for the year commencing May 12th,
1884, and endtag May 12th, 1885.
We have entered updn the eighth
year of our existence as a Library.
The past twelve months have been a
trying year to the Association, and in
that time the membership has lessen
ed, the receipts fallen off, the circula
tion of books has been Ism, and a
general decrease in the Interest in
the institution. But thanks to the
wisdom and forethought of its found
ers, it stands firm and without per
manent hurt, and can yet be made an
instrument of great good aa well as
pleasure to this community, and by
renewed efforts of its friends will do
Daring the year fifty-nine old
members hsve withdrawn,seventeen
of whom have been reinstated, and
eighteen new members have been
elected, all reading and lady mem
bers except two new full members;
making a total decrease in member
ship for the year of eighty-four, as
follows:
Beading and lady members with-
.ding and lady
Reading »i4 lady men
Fall members elected,
Appointment.
Rev. L. A. Snow, has been ap
pointed to the charge of the Sumter
ciafiuit, in place of the late Rev. J.R
Littlejohn. He arrived in Americas
on Monday, and will begin his work
at County Line church next Saturday
and Sunday.
Geo. G. N. McDo.yell, P. E.
To the Ladles
We opened yesterday the hand
somest Une of laces ever shown in
Americas in all the newest styles.—
Our line of swiss and mull edgings
and insertings with the all o
broideries to match can’t be compar
ed with in the city. Don’t fail to
come In and see us if in need of any
thing else in the way of dry goods.—
Our prices defy competition.
Thornton Wheatley.
maytitf
Slightly in Arrear.
The postofflee department were
notified hy MaJ. Black, postmaster at
this place that he required several
thousand two-cent stamps and a num
ber of envelops. This was done on
the 16th cl April ult., Monday, the
17th lust., one month after time they
reached this place. He has been bor
rowing round among the neighbors
to such an extent, it will reduce his
supplies below the proper level to
pay them back.
1 can now be found at the store of
T. A. Graham, on Cotton Avenne,
where I will be pleased to have my
old friends to call on me. I can give
them bargains in first-class goods, and
will be glad to serve them.
wit * J. G. Edmundson.
Shipped to Richmond.
Mr. I. N. Hart shipped some beef
to Richmond, Va., this week, at the
same time a lot of ice to Anderson-
ville. This town of Americas is no
sardine city, you bet. Mr. Hart has
been famishing ice to Southwest
Georgia fox a number of yean, and
his business is extending. Just think
of it! To ship beef to Richmond,
Virginia, where It la assumed that
finer beef is marketed than any we
can get in Americas, but ao It is.
members tsln-
$332.00
ben, classified as follows:
Full members.
Lady members,
Beading members....
Total membership—
From a membership of eighty-three
the income from dues alone
would be..
Deduct Librarian’s yearly salary,
Leaves a balance of A 93.00
to pay insurance, expenses Of running
and the magazines and papen to
which we subscribe—en Inadequate
sum for those purposes. Unless new
memben are added, or money raised
from outside sources, we shall be com
pelled to shorten our list ot periodi
cals, and thereby perhaps lessen the
interest to some of oar memben.
There have been so' many calls and
demands upon the public for the past
year* that the Library has abstained
from calling upon the people to pat
ronize its entertainments—to bat a
small extent. The Lecture Commit
tee have raised during tbe year $85.-
•7, and had hoped to give a fair dur
ing the year, but for reasons already
stated did not do so. Wo recommend
the giving of a Library Fair within
the next twelve months for the pur
pose of raising revenue for the In
stitute. One wisely conducted might
yield a considerable sum of money.
FINANCES—RECEIPTS.
Amount on hand May 12, 1884, f 79-98
375,9#
Amount received from Lectors C
83.67
»54L!
, ’* salary
•m April ist/84, to May,1st,
Amount paid tor books and perlodV-
Amount Mid for running expenses,'
Including wood, lights, ice, sta
tionery, dreyage,ecoount books.
~. 179-28
Total amount pa
Tobelanc*
it $341.00
$341.83
Leaving balance In tbe treasury of
$23.11.
The report of the Finance Commit
tee will show a more detailed state
ment of the receipts and disburse
ments for the year.
BOOKS.
Since the last annual report, the
number of books have been Increased
Left for Stephens Pottery.
Friday afternoon John Henry Clark
had a written passport famished to
Stephens’ Pottery in Baldwin county.
He was escorted by an officer, and
has the consent of the county court In th ° **■“ *tt»c«Fe.
A Short Trip to Macon.
There is always ao much pleasure
in a trip to Macon, where we have so
many friends and necessarily con
densed in ao short a space of time
thata difficulty arises, where shall
we begin? what shall we omit* and
what shall we write? The trip was
hurried and forced on us. The Edger-
ton House is the best hotel in our
knowledge and in its home-like and
hospitable shelter, we took refuge
with our time honored friends, E. E.
Brown A Son. We would be inside
of the frets, were we to assert, that
no sane man can take exception to
any of the appointments looking to
the comfort of the travelling public,
has been overlooked or is ever omit
ted in the hospitality of their hostel
ry, for which reason we recommend
all our readers who visit Macon, and
have to remain, either on business or
pleasure, to stop at the Edgerton
House, nearly, north of the depot,
i the opposite side of the street.
Monday morning we visited the
U. 8. District court room and took a
view of the surroundings. Hla
Honor, Judge Emory Speer, was
presiding, and right gracefully did he
adorn the ermine robe, appearing as
much at home, as an old habitue of
more years. Judge Speer is
perhaps the youngest judge on the
bench, and from what we could see
and hear of his practice, bids fair to
> Of, It not the brighest judge on
the bench. We have not seen him
since he was a boy, playing on tho
streets of Americas, this was about
30 years ago, his fether then being
pastor of the Methodist church.
Judge Speer., holds his place until
he sees fit to throw up his commis
sion. There can be no doubt that
Georgia will be as safe, with its in
terests in his hands, as she would be
with any man, be ho Republican or
Democrat.
We had the good luck to meet an
old friend, Mr. Tete Kinchen, who
once lived in Americus, and took us
cab over tbe city, after visiting
the court room. Mr. Kinchen, who
□oqr Uvea In Macon,is doing well and
prospering, which is quite a pleasure
to know, as he is a deserving and ge
nial man.
Having transacted our business
and had a pleasant, though short re
union with friends, we took the last
train at 8 p. m. and reached Ameri-
at 10:39 p. m.
Fire (
Thronateeska 1
ompanyNo. l. V
Albany, Ga., May 4th, 1885. j
At the last regular meeting of
Thronateeska Fire Company the
following resolutions were unani
mously adopted:
1st. That the thanks of this Com
pany are due and are hereby tender
ed to Mechanics Fire Company No.
2, of Americus, for the hospitable en
tertainment, assistance and many
acta of kindness and courtesy shown
the occasion of our recent visit
to their city.
2nd. That we greatly appreciate the
numerous favors shown us by Messrs.
W. Sheffield A Co., and that wc
feel that this Company has been plac
ed under lasting obligations thereby.
3d. That to hm. E, L. Weight and
•Our Little Ruby,” also to the
ladles and other friends, whose pres
ence and assistance was so generally
bestowed, and to Messrs. S. P. Salter,
C. H. Camfield and M. D. Gortatows.
ky, we respectfully tender our sin
cere thanks.
Your* respectfully,
8. B. Brown,
L. 8. Plonsky,
A. W. Muse.
A Doable Death.
Sheriff William H. Cobb died
Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock,
and was interred at tho old cemetery
in the family burying ground Sunday
at 9 a. m. Ho was sick one week, of
pneumonia. Mr. Cobb was known
from his boyhood up by
munity, and by an early and persis
tent course of integrity in ail the rela
tions of life had gained the confidence
of the people, and in the ordinary
sense of that term, was a popular
He abused no confidence and
did many acts of generosity. Sir.
Cobb was elected 8heriff last January
by a very complimentary majority,
all competition. His death was
considered a calamity to tho county
well as to his immediate family.
Mrs. Janie Cobb, his wife, had just
risen from a sick bed when ho was
taken down, and the fatigue and
anxiety incident to nursing him pros
trated her again, from which she
never rallied, and died between 12 m.
and 1 a. m., Tuesday morning. They
leave five minor children to take the
chance of orphans in a heartless
world. Mr. Cobb had a policy in
the Home Guardian’s of 85,000, on
which will bo realized about §2,000.
This, if properly managed by an
honest and competent guardian, may
educate them. That, with some real
estate, leaves them better off than
hundreds who lose father and mother
In early childhood. This double
calamity calls for tho sympathy of
all considerate Christian people. May
He who tempers tho wind to the
shorn lambs be mindful of these lit
tle orphans.
For Stay at Homes.
An important subject for considera
tion at this time of the year is how to
‘stay-at-home.” People may pass
through tho heated period in a city
with comparative comfort and safety.
It is advisable for this class to lessen
the meat diet decidedly, and livo
largely upon fruits and vege
tables. Men should not bo ashamed
umbrella when
I>elled to be much on the street.
Keep the head cool, and drink
water, lemonade,etc., in moderation.
A great deal of tho thirst experienc
ed in hot weather is merely a dry-
in tho throat and not a demand
of the system for water. This may
be allayed by gargling, thus avoid
ing tho taking of large quantities of
cold drinks into the stomach when
they are not required. Cleanliness
will greatly conduce to comfort.
Morning and evening sponge bathing
of the body will prove refreshing and
toning. The morning bath had bet
ter be cool. If tho heat of tho night
prevents sleep a warm bath will of
ten induce it.
To those who cannot leave town
for a summer vacation
curslons may be very beneficial if
they are made for health and rest.
Sit In the shade and breathe the pure
air and enjoy the rest. Eat moder
ately and carefully and dress for
fort and not for show’. As a rule tho
one-day excursion is an abomination,
with the ordinary rush, overheating
and overeating, prolonged bathing,
excessivo walking and Intemperance
in liquor, and it often takes
to recover from tho evil effects of
such a jaunt.
A full Assortment of perfumery and
Obituary.
Winnie, youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jeff Myers, was bom June
24th, 1868, and sweetly “fell asleep”
at her homo in Ellaville, Oa., May
• r ‘th. 18S5.
Her sickness was of only thirteen
days duration, but the influence over
those who administered to her will
last forever, for she died in tbe tri
umph of our Christian frith. Almost
her entire conversation was of
things divine, whether her mind was
rational or wandering the beautiful
life of a child of God was exemplified.
Only one prayer did she ask offered
that her lire might be prolonged, and
her desire for that to bo granted was,
that she might show to the people and
her school-mates that she would be
‘‘a perfect Christian,” for she felt like
Christ had power to “cleanse her from
her cousin Lula to sing for her; also
expressing her gratitude for the preci
ous song, then like a true follower of
Jesus, she waited tho will of God,
realizing that death was near at hand
she became anxious to lie delivered
from her bodily sufferings, admitting
“I have no fear for my soul,” for
‘death will he the sweetest relief to
ao.” Upon being questioned by her
aunt, if she thought she “would know
Ida?”she replied, “Oh, yes!” and
en sung an appropriate song.
At tho age oi twelve, she joined the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Ella
ville, and has made a good profession
So that we now have in the Library
exclusive of a large number of public
documents and exclusive of eight
yean accumulations of valuable mag
azines and many good papen, one
thousand eight hundred and one
carefully selected works, embracing
history, poetry, travel, fiction, etc.
These old magazines should be bound
and put upon the shelves. They are
filled with instructive and entertain
ing matter.
We have, besides these books, sub
scribed for and received during the
year 11 magazines,12 literary papers,
and 2 daily papers. We now have
many nice picture*, ornaments, etc.,
donated to the Library, which make
Committee.
re Co. No.
Eufaula, Ala., May 4. ’85.
Mechanic$ Fire (Jo. No. 2, Americus,
Georgia.
Gentlemen:—At a regular meet
ing of our Company, held this even
ing, I was requested to tender to your
Company a vote of thanks, for your
kindness and courtesies shown to the
officers and memben of Cleburne Fire
Company No. 1, of Enfrula, Ala,
while they were your guests on their
recent visit to your city, both as
company and individually, which
made our stay in your beautiful city
very pleasant indeed. We also desire
to return thanks to tbe officers and
members of the Americas Fire De
partment collectively and individual
ly, and also to the citizens generally
for courtesies shown us at the tourna
ment recently held In your city. We
also desire to assure you, that we en
tertain the best of feelings toward
you. and should you all or any of you
ever visit our city, it shall be our
pleasure to make your visit as pleas
ant as possible.
Yours very truly,
T. M. Allin, D. D. 8.
President Cleburne Fire Co. No. 1.
Eufaula, Ala.
toilet articles at
ly folded her hands and laid herself
out to meet tho last foe In perfect
peace. It was my happy privilege
to witness her last breathings, which
were as gentle as a babe’s upon Us
mother’s bosom*. Sweet child, thy
Saviour led thee, and alt was victory.
Oh! that our community would soo
tho hand of God, whilst in an under
revival influence and i tower Ho has
sent this lesson—has spared the wiek-
ed.and has removed this loving child.
Oh! that alt of theyoung people could
have heard her dying counsel to her
only brother, especially tho young
men, for surely they woul 1 heed, her
advice would be considered words of
wisdom from an older heart, but she
knew and felt that without purity of
heart no one could see God. God is
surely speaking to us in unmistakable
tones or great purport, reminding us
that Ho is merciful and loveth not
the death of His children. Ministers
aro preaching—lovers of souls
laboring by fasting andprayer,
salvation is now being offered to 9
for thefajf time,” Oh! Father whilst
beseech thee to send salvation to
ry one of Winnie’s dear loved
s, who feel not Us power, so that
they may bo the “unbroken family
in Heaven “for which she so earthly
prayed, may our prayers bo heard for
Ellaville.
To tho dovotod mother we say, hold
i to Jesus; to tho sorrowing father:
take Jesus; to the dear .sister: live for
Jesus; to tho brother: remember thy
sister’s admoni dons and heed them
speedily; to her dear school-mates:
determine, by God’s help, to meet
Winnie; to her teacher: work for
souls; and to all her relations and
friends: “Prepare to meot thy God.”
S. M. 8.
Saturday, the 23d
On this date the Sunday School As
sociation of Sumter, holds its first
Anniversary, with Concord church,
near Friendship, in the northwest
part of the county. The Association
has invited the earnest participation
of all the schools of this and adjoin
ing counties, from town and country.
To this invitation our Concord friends
have added their hearty welcome.
We put them on notice now, that a
large crowd will greet them on An
niversary Day. Schools, communi
ties, delegations, individuals, young
men and maidens, old men and moth
ers, together with the blessed chil
dren, will all be there. Oar basket
may be a small one, but we are com
ing and have booked for ourselves a
good time of happiness, of profit and
instruction. Such the occasion prom-
!. No question more absorbs
the Christian heart.than that present
ed by the Sunday School movement.
How shall wo, how can we, best pro-
tho study of the Scriptures, and
thereby reach, young and old, im
prove tho morals of our communities
and bring the people into the church*
Noble men and women there are
>ur midst, who are willing to give
of their time and substance in further-
of this pious work. Even upon
tho threshold of their efforts, Heaven
has smiled. In the first year of their
labor, much good has iieen accom
plished. We hid them God speed.
CURB FOR PILES.
Piles aro frequently preceded by a
nse of weight in tho back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
tho patient to suppose he has some
offections of tho kidneys or neighbor
ing organs. At times, symptoms
of indigestion aro present, flatulency,
uneasiness of tho stomach, etc. A
moisture, like inspiration, produc
ing a very disagreeable itching, after
getting warm, is a common attend
ant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once to the application
of l)r. Bosanko’s Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts effected,
absorbing the Tumors, allaying the
intense itching, and effecting a per-
* Price 50 cents. Ad-
“Extending to the end Of my toes si
iy brain!
“Which made me delirious!
“From agony.'.’.!
“It took three men to bold me on my bed
at times! ^
“The Doctors tried .In vain to relievo
JfiTP'W'U and other OfAaUs.
“Bad no effect!
^ After two months. I was given up to
When my wife
neighbor *
her, she
retd
hunUng
seemed U
heard a neighbor tell what Bop Bitters bad
'•"".e for her, she at once got and gave me
as. The first dose eased my brain and
med to go hunUng through my system
the pain.
The second dose eased me so much that I
ilepttwo hours, something I had r - * J —
lontlis. Before 1 had i
’ was well and at work a
i hard s
igth?and ta
with the most
i, and after sev-
bottles.
any man could,
g r ahar^cohi rd I f wasuken W 1 - 1 *’
:ute and painful rheumatism _
my system that ever was known.
“1 called the doctors again, ant
eral weeks they left me a cripple on crutch
es for life, as they said. 1 met a friend and
told him my case, and he said Bop Bitters
anil would cureme. I pooh-
again.
crutches and went to work lightly and'kept
had cured nil
fell a
weeks 1 threw away
‘ *- ,, -*»U^a-’*
n living, at
>r six years sii
Iso cured my wife, who had been
’ * ‘ rot her and my
fth from two to
hildren wetland heal
three bottles per year.
*“ at all If these l
“ That poor Invalid wife, S
“Or laughter!!!!
v bottles ot Bop Bitters!
Hopson the white label, Shun a!
o. poisonous stuff with "llop” o.
"Hops” In their name. myl3-lm
Coux
' eight months. It appears that
John In an evil hoar got his consent
to appropriate property in which
other parties had a better title than
he. He will have time to repent
haste and determine for the fbture to
be more cautions in his appropria-
writing to sojourn there for the space I * would recommend, that as soon
of Sght months. It appws t£ “ ***** will
us m uum. appears uw admltot i iiDloo catalogues of all the
books,properly classed and arranged,
be made and sold by the Librarian
for the benefit of the Library. They
would certainly be a great conveni
ence to members, and might bring
some revenue over the cost of print
ing.
BUILDINGS AND GROUND*.
Hie library building and fencing
need painting, which should be done
as speedily a* consistent with the fi
nances. It would add much to its
attractions and protect It against the
ravages of time. We own the abeo-
late title to tbe building and grounds,
and should protect and preserve
them. One public spirited gentleman
has already offered a donation of $5.
for that purpose.
We are HMUy in need of move
shelf room. We have no shelve* for
a large number of books now in the
Library, and ao eoon as practicable
wus waw, etc.. in tne city—au
pore, straight goods. Come and see
me. T. A. Graham.
The Chairman of the well commit
tee is doing his duty. Day by day he
may be seen at the Artesian weU giv
ing doe notice and governing himself
accordingly. We learn from him that
about 18 or 20 feet of the eight Inch
casing hsve been sank since Mr.
Stean has began work. It waaas-
eertsd by the previous undertakers
that no more of that slae casing could
be sunk, and that it was Impracticable
to undertake it. Upon
' question of piping between tb
cil end the contractors the entente
cordial was broken and the dispute
. ran Into law, in which like many
more they came off losers. Mr. Sloan
is a* steady as tbe machinery he con
trols and will doubtless make a soo-
cees of tbe enterprise. Constant drop-
Ing wears a rock and constant pound
ing will make a hole deep enough to
J. A. & D. F. Davenport.
Doubly Sad-
News and Advertiser.
Every heart that knows and recog
nizes the touch of human pity will go
out in tender sympathy towards Mrs.
W. W. Hooks, of this city.
Her only sister, whom she dearly
loved, and who but recently was a
smiling, happy girl, was yesterday
borne away to tho silenco of tho
tomb. Tho solemn words—“dust to
dust, ashes to ashes,” had hardly
been spoken before Death again put
out his remorseless hand and snatch
ed from her fond arms, ono that was
dearer still—her only child.
The fetal illness of the bright little
boy deprived her of tho sad privilege
of seeing hor only sister put away to
rest. At G o’clock, the little fellow
died, and thus a double bereavement
crushes the fond mother’s heart.
To complete the picture of human
desolation, her father lies extremely
ill at his homo in Lee county. May
the Angel of Death paas by that door
and spare the moth ericas wife the
last of her loved ones.
To her bereaved husband—hardly
less stricken than Bhe, and to her,
tender a sympathy which weeps»at
its inability to comfort or restore.
At this writing it has not been de
cided where the baby will be buried.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Regular Meeting, 1
Chamber, Americus Ga. >
May 18, 1885. J
Present—Mayor Felder; Aid. Burt,
Oliver, Glover and Cobb.
Absent—Aid, Hawkins and Roney.
Minutes of last meeting read and
confirmed.
Report of committee on Fire De
partment disapproving tho bill of
C. J. Hawkins was received and
adopted.
The following bills were ordered
paid: Thomas Kirke & Co. $19.50; J.
J. Sloan and hands, $55.00.
Tho bill of Harrold, Johnson & Co.
was referred to Finance Committee.
Petition of it. J. Perry for permis
sion to erect wooden addition to his
dwelling on Lamar, was granted.
Petition of Ansley Bros., and Mrs.
E. Warlick & Co., for permission to
erect awning in front of their stores,
as granted.
Petition of Mechanics Fire Com
pany for permission to carry three
hundred feet fire hose to Eufaula,
granted.
A communication from Messrs.
Comegys & Lewis, of New York,
proposing to establish water works,
telephone and electric lights in tho
city, was read and referred to Ilis
Honor, the Mayor, and Well Com
mittee.
On motion of Aid. Burt tho Streot
Committee was authorized to make
Under Cover.
Hello Editor! been to a lire? Tho
Jove was leveled at tho editor on
Saturday last, as ho boro down on
bis quarters, in a steeple chase rakish
His head was covered with a
wide-brimmed, linen hat, of a rather
russet hue and dashing expression.
Lost all your money at tho races and
jamboree? No, but Calla
way & Davis, moved by a pious
whisper of an angel, called me in
and from an interminable array of
hats,selected this one, just to see how
It would look on me, I was in a hurry
and walked off and forgot to return
it. They won’t take any offense at
5®
to go back at all.
An Important Discovery.
Tho most important Discovery is
that which brings the most good to
the greatest number. Dr. King’s new
Discoviry for Consumption, Coughs,
and Colds, will preserve tho health ami
save life, and is a priceless boon to tbe
afilicted. Not only does it positively
Consumption, but Caught, Colds,
Bronchitis, and I,ui
to its wonderful curativ
you doubt this, get a tri
at E. J. Eldridge drug s
j»o
of said repairs.
~ - ” ijoui
D, K. Brinson, Clerk.
Council adjourned.
Excitemeu: on Jaclcsi
Friday afternoon} there was quite
a cry and hurrah gotten up by
negro women who were in pursuit
of another crazy girl, who appeared
to think her pursuers intended to
kill her. Bhe was at last overhauled
in front of Jim Ellis’ blacksmith
shop, and the two in pursuit took her
in charge until Marshal Lingo
rived. The girl was about twenty
years old and rejoiced in the name
ofSibbie. Marshal Lingo, after see
ing her quarters, and taking in the
situation, carried her to the barracks,
on Lee street, for safer keeping.
Keystone to Health.
Health is wealth. Wealth means
independence. The Keynote is Dr.
Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup,
the best Cough Syrup in tho world.
Cures Coughs, Colds, Pains in the
Chest, Bronchitis and Primary Con
sumption. One dose gives relief in
^UGO0
BALM
[33S
CAPITAL PRIZE 2160,000.
“ITs do kertby certify that wc tuperritc tk,
crraHftmenU for oil Ot* Monthly JSscmi-Ao
wool Ih.wing, of The Loumann State Lottcrx
Oovramy, and inper.on roa*ago and control tk.
Drainage tktmotlou, and Oat tk* oam* ar.
conducttd with konuty. fairmm. m coae
faith toward all yartiot, and *rt authorize the
Company to wi tki* certificate, with foe n'niT).
Mu,.
I ISPREtEDES 1ED ATTRACTION!
V Om lUlf * Million liistribntej
Louisiana State Lottery Co,
Incorporated In 1868 for 23 years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purposes-with a capita! of fl,OOO,0OO-to
which a reserve fund ot over $350,000 hat
*• nee been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote Its
franchise was made a part of the present
State OrcUtntlou adopted December 24.
A.D., 1879.
Grand Single Number Drawing*
ill take place monthly. It neoer *calu ot
utp«net. Look at tUe tollowlug Dlstrlbu
on.
laaUalr
IN TUE ACADEUY OF MUSIC NEW
ORLEANS TUESDAY JUNEWjms.
Under the personal supervision and man
agement of
Gen. G. T. BEAUREGARD o! Louisiana
and Gen. JABAL A. EARLY, of Virginia
CAPITAL PRIZE 2150,000.
Notice—Tickets are $10 only. Halves
$5, Filths 92- Tenths «1
Waxelbaum £ Co.
POR REASONS BEST KNOWN TO US
WE WILL SELL FROM THIS DATE
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE OUR
ENTIRE STOCK OF
Dry Goods
Clothing,
Boots. Shoes,
Hats, Caps,
Carpets, Millinery
And Straw Good
LADIES AND GENTS FURNISH
ING REGARDLESS OF
Cost for Cash
SPOT CASH ONLY.
2 LARGE PRIZES of 10,CH
And under no consideration
will any goods be charge »t pri
ces given acioss our counters.
Accounts with us and we see
fit to continue them must so state
that they are to be charged oth
erwise goods will not he deliv
ered. We make no exception
*■) this rale to any one.
I or TcxcUb!* polton. On*
Thousands of wonderful
2279 Prizes, amounting to $322,500
Application for rates to clubs should be
made only to the office of the Company in
- -- further Information writeclearly. giv
ing full address, postal notes Ex
press Money Orders, or New York Ex-
'.hange In ordinary letters. Currency by
it. A. DAUPHIN.
Make P. O. Money Orders payable and
address Registered Letters to
IV ORLEANS NATIONAl< BANK
New Orleans, La.
Schley County Sheriff Sale.
Will be sold lieforc the court house doa
in the town of Ellaville. Gp., on the Is
Tuesday In June, 1883, between the legi
hours of sale the following property to-wii
Fifty acres of land off the Southeast corn
the 30tli district of said county, levied* on
as the property of .1. M. Gay to satisfy vari
ous Justice court fi. fas. that Issued from
Justice court of the !HJlst district G. M.,
gins and More
Jay, one^in favor of Joe Leg-
j. i. Gay, six in favo
Morris Mayor tor the use of officers of c
vs. J. M. Gay. one in favor of Alfred J.
for tho use of officers of court vs. J.
Gay,
them
three in favoi
of Greene Harris for
.f officers of the court vs. J. M. Gay,
‘ bner Stewart for the use
of court vs. J M. Gay, two la favor
- - Qt jjfJlpefg Q (
infaverof Joe
J1U.F.
Next Saturday at Concord.
A great deal of interest is being
taken in the approaching annual
of the Sumter countySunday
school Association which is to be
held at Concord church on next Sat
urday. Preparations are being made
for a large crowd and indications aro
that the occasion will be the most
important and interesting Sunday
School meeting ever held in the
county. Many of the members of
tbe city schools will go out and a
number of citizens will also attend
while several of the county schools
are expecting to go en masse, and
from others, large delegations will
be sent. The programme of speeches
reports, songs, elections, etc., will be
interesting, and the dinner will be
The Buena Vista R. R. offers
cursion rates. One fero only for
round trip to Andersonvillo and re
turn, on Friday and Saturday 29 and
80th Inst.
Bass Ball Contest.
The Commercial Cities accepted a
challenge from the Patterson’
contest of skill at the grounds of the
latter three miles Southeast of the
city. Friday afternoon the Commer
cial Cities might be seen rigging up
their material and loading buggies,
they left about 4 p. m., for the scene
of action. Some ladies accompanied
by escorts “went out for to see.” If
the Commercial Cities come back
beaten or with eyes dressed In mourn
ing as a gentleman observer had his
last Saturday by a foul ball, there may
be much fun but not much glory.
Is there a Prophet la the Lane
Moses was hailed on tho street in
front of Thornton Wheatley’s store,
and held to respond, why it had not
rained that day (Monday) in accord-
with his prophesy ten days be
fore. Ho plead an unexpircd time,
the day would not bo out until 12
o’clock that night and engaged to
suffer tho punishment due to a frlso
prophet, if it did not come. As it
cameo a. m.Tue.iday,only five hours,
later it may bo attributed to some
oversight in tho meteorological high-
priest, and it is thought the prosecu
tion will brake down in tho general
felicity occasioned by a good rain on
that day. It came down in April in-
e stallments instead of May. Tltree
> | days grace is allowed in a bank be
fore a note goes to protest. Any how
Moses will go free.
Goaa to Atlanta.
Messrs. Uriah Harrold and Moses
abundant and enjoyable. All who I Speer were appointed by Mayor Fel-
nu7.ua as noon u pracueame
■i shelves should be arranged, and
the books jxoperly classified. i
_ With* tea rimpls title to tbs land I
Bffi building, over eighteen hundred
cted books, betides a large col-
memberahlp of eighty-three, I can Bee
no good reason why prosperity is not
atour very door. We should em
brace the opportunity to msketia
kstitution an ornament to tlj
r&^uy^a, b< ’ pro0,i -
fE. A. Hawkins, Prcs’t. I
the Association, and Join In its noble
work. Let every ono who can, go
out, take along a well filled bas
ket and spends pleasant and profita
ble day.
Notice.
The annual meeting of the Sumter
County Sunday School Association
wUlbe held at Concord church, 10
miles northwest of Americus, on Sat
urday, May 23d instant. An elec
tion for officers for the ensuing year
will be beld and delegates be appoint
ed to the State convention at Rome
in July next. The public la cordially
invited to attend the meeting, and
all officers and committees of the As
sociation are earnestly requested to
attend sndbring their recocts.
LOTT WABBEN. Pres’t.
M. Callaway, Sec’t’y.
Tuesday morning’s train for that
port. They will likely stay during
the Convention, which will be three
days. A more competent selection
could not have been made, and if
any good can reiown to the city of
Americas from the deliberations of
that body, these gentlemen will
lasso the points, and bring them home
for nee.
A Nice Memorial.
The Stonewall’s have sent the
Wide-Awake’s some resolutions
printed on satin, expressive of their
appreciation of tho many courtesies
extended to them by the Wide-
Awake’s while at the tournament.
These have been nicely framed and
will bo hungup In tho Wide-Awake’
hall.
Also a similar set of resolutions
from Mechanics No. 4, of Macon, to
Mechanics No. 2, of Americus. These
resolutions are printed on satin and
framed, and will be quite an orna
ment on the walls of the companies
halls.
j. J. M. Gay,
mo In tavor ot Jake Harris
by _ -
i*. Prop-
l.M.Ga
* J.F. WOODS, Sheriff.
M. Gsy. The above levies made by L. E
Tondee L. C.,and turned over to me. Prop
erty pointed out by tbe defendant J. M. Gay-
Suinter Sheriff Sales for June.
Will be sold before the Court House door
city of Americus, Sumter county,
EBP A. FULL AND RE
LIBLE LINE OF
Sold by E. J. Eldridge.
General Mi
Will bo held, a general meeting of
tho Baptist, at tho Baptist church in
Hmithville, commencing Friday bo-
fore the fifth Sunday in May Inst.
1st. Introductory sermon by Elder
It. A. Powell.
2d. Essay by B. B. Hinton, of
Americas, and M. B. L. Blnion.
FOR ORAL DISCUSSION.
1st. Does the Word of God author-
izo;conversion3 at other than pro
tracted meetings.
2d. Is it consistent with the Scrip
tures, for churches to raise money
for religious purposes by means of
fairs, festivals, etc.
3d. Is there any Scriptural author
ity for women’s Missionary societies.
Mexican Female Remedy.
The Most Effective Astringent
id Pain Alleviator is tue Would.
-Is especially designed for that clai
of l-'emale Diseases, only known 1
and appreciated by ladies, including all
Georgia, on the first Tuesday in Ju
between the usual hours ot sale-
iron safe, said safe to be del
pot of the Southwestern It. R.
the property of the Hall Safe and
Lock Co., b^Vlrtue ot i
. Superior Court fi.fi
City Council for u:
Hall Safe and Lock
of officers of court i
Co. to satisfy said fl.
ALo one house and lot, uud one at
room in the city of Americus, Ga,, bourn
on the south by Wheeler street, on north .
A. C Bell’s store room, west by Cotton
.nd east by place now occupied by
xson as a dwelling
Wheeler old place a
dwelling how
Dan Johnson
dwelling and known a
d place and now occu
pledby W. F. Hare as a store room and by
Chat. E. Crocker as a dwelll.ng house.
Levied on as the property of C. K Crockei
l fi. t
and c
»«t In favor ot S. Grabteldei
s.c
. fa. Property
itorney, April:
Also one-bait acre, more ox less
in the 27th District and bounded :
On north, east and west by land of W. U.
weaknesses, inflammations, ulcerations,
displacements, irregularities,
differs from all other female medicines,
in that it is to be applied directly to
the affected parts, which it cures at
once. For sale by J. A. A D. F. Dav
enport.
We sell Sugar and Coffee Cheaper
Ansley Buss.
than the cheapest.
Mothers, in stimulating the lacteal
New Life.
John Lemon the artist, has left his
foot-prints In this office. Flowers
said to grow in foot-prints of angels.
In tho sacred dream of the dkybones
the angel of the fourth act beautified
and animated the adhering anato
mies, so John Lemon has beat off tbe
dust of ages and teetered to beauty
and natural magnatism the furniture
in the sanctum. “Who did .that
workt” come* in after tho question.
“Been buying new furniture ?”
rise and explain that tbe spirit of
genius has breathed upon it, while
the inquisitor goes off in a spirit of
admiration. ’ ,
Male anil Kcta
Levied on by virtue ot»,
agslnst John Shockley for
lohn Schockley.
Also one bous _
Americas, Gs., bounded
.1 years aiftho property of
city of
by liny
port street, east by Mrs. G. B. Hare, south
by Davenport place, on west by Jesse New
place. Levied on as the property o! Mingo
Glaxo by virtue of a tax n. fa. vs> Mingo
o one-half lot of land No. 103 in the
District of bumter county, Ga., con-
ig one hundred and two and a half
acres,more or less. Levied on as the proper,
ty of C. T.May by virtue of a County Court
if. fa. in favor ot J. Waxelbaum A Co., and
sold to saUsfy said fi fa this April 29, IR83.
Also lot of land No 224, in the 28th Dis
trict of Sumter county, Ga, Levied on as
the property ot J. T- Westbrook by virtue
ot a mortgage fi.fa. from Superior Court ot
Bumter county in tavor ot Bank of Ameri
cus and H. D. Watts for use of II. D. Watts
vs. J. T. Westbrook and sold to satisfy said
fi fa. This May 1, 1885.
Also an undivided one-third Inter
Stop Watches and Stop Drills. lot of land No. 131, in the 10th District, and
Our artoUn ha, tout lb drill down SS
in the deep depths below. It appear* property of J. D. Dobbs by virtue of a tax
that tho drill ta apiecoot borrowed ior S “"ixu.“i n |or ’uf.soi
property, and belongs to Mr. Her- 1884. Levy made byW. G. Ragan, ’
rlogton, o( Smlthvllle. Tho Connell "££,“■>„? c
are willing fox him to come, to claim, Amerieus.Ga., bounded on the north' by
AND 1)0 SELL 1’URE DRUGS
AS LOW
SEEDS
to prove and replevy his property,and
he has agreed to do it, as nothing
could be more Just than to let a man
have his own property. Mr. Her
rington has a grapple of hla own de
vice which he says will bring up tho
lost drill to sight, and he’s going to
fetch it out It is to be hoped that
ho will do so, and the process of
earth’s perforation will go on.
gist leads all competition. He sells
Dr. Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syr
up, because its the best medicine on
the market, for Coughs, Odds, Croup
Davenport street, east by Cicero Ellis,
and known as tbe Henry Anderson burned
lot. Levied on as tbe property of Henry
Anderson by virtue of a fi fa from County
Court of Sumter in favor of People’s Nation
al Bank r». Usury Anderson, drawer, R.
E. Cobb and D. B. BUI acceptor*, and sold
to satis ty said ft n. Property pointed oat
by D. B. HUI. Mav 1st, 1835,
W. H. COBB. Sheriffs. C.
Flicker Bros, have just received a
_«te and elegant assortment of
and Silver watches, among tbe
made for mill men, mechanics, fann
ers and railroad men. While the new
“Enameled” tm— In imitation of
Agate and shell are very handsome
and more durable than any other.
Call and eee them. if.
I1S1T9 AND MUM
NEED COMPANY.
WE WILL SELL
For the Present
White Lawn at 5c per vard Mid alse
where at lOo per yard.
)0 pieces Amoskeag Ginghams
worth 8c agents pries, at 7^c.
cases Standard Prints cost 6e to ,
manufacture at 4 jo faat colors.
250 piece Torchon Isoes lrom 2e to
$1,25 per yard.
Yard wide Blacking at 7£o without
dressing.
Oriental, Egyptian and Valincennes
with Tacking and flonneing to
match from 10c to $10 per yard.
We will sell yon a parasol for 5c, no
charge for wrapping paper.
BOY’S MEN’S AND YOUTHS
CMjOTHMJTG
Wc arc paralizing tbe town and
selling them regaidlen
of value.
In Boots & Shoes
We can't be beat, buying exclu
sively from manufacturers in
jerson. We are enabled to sell
:o our customers at less than our
competitors can buy then. We
are closing out out
ura. M1TT1S
AND RUGS
Having promised ourselves if the
Lord will forgive us, never to
buy any more at any price. We
have not enough time nor space
to enumerate tbe great number
of BARGAINS we are now of
fering but if you will come to
our establishment, which is by
far the largest south of Atlanta
carrying a stock of$65,000 all
paid for, will now be thrown on
tbe market regardless of \
Or Consequence. Our Goods
are all new and fresh bought
from headquarters by experienc
ed buyers, this is positively the
greatest opportunity you will
ever have again taking goods at
such astonishing figures.
Come to see us, we will sell
fyou goods ao,cheap you can
ress yourself and family hand
somely, have plenty money left
to gato the Exposition,or should
you prefer to stay at home you
can buy a pony Phoaton- and
ride your family the balance of
the summer. <
J. &.&D. F- D WEN PORT
J. A. & D. F. Davenport.
J. Waxelbaum & Co.
New York Store.