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CITY GOVERNMENT..
Official Proceeding of Council.
SAVA.vNii, Ga.. Sept. 7, IW.
Council met this evenpf at 8 o'clotK. Pres
ent 11->n. Rufus E. LMttr Mayor; Alderman
.John Schwarz. Chairman otCouncil: Aldermen
Boirart. Duncan, Haines. lell. Ni'hols, Reid
and Thomas.
The minutes of the last rejular neeting were
read and confirmed.
Pending the reading of tlvepirt of the Com
mitter* on Accounts the follavKt communica
tions were read and received:
SavannAt Aug. 27, 1887.
Hon. R. E Isster, Mayor:
Pear Rib: Herewith please'nd my letter to
the Mayor and Aldermen lithdrawing my
resignation as an Alderman.
I am ready to resume dut.ytn receipt of your
acknowledgment of it. Ver truly yours.
1). K. Thomas.
Savakah, Aug. 27, 1887.
To the Honorable the Mnitf on<l Aldermen of
the City of Savannah:
Gentlemen: Having ben advised that my
resignation as an Aldermti, presented to you
on the 24th inst., was not accepted. I now, in
deference to the wish of fiends as well as mem
bers of your honorable bdy as others, with
draw it. Very lespcctftfy yours,
D. R. Thomas.
Accottrs.
The Committee or. Aeounts report that they
have examined and foud correct bills against
the city amounting t. eleven thousand six
hundred and sixteen doiars and fifteen cents,
as per accompanying sciedule, and. recommend
that the same be passedtor payment.
Geohoe 8. Haines,
Acting Gairman ion Accounts.
The report of the connittee was adopted, and
the accounts, as per sheduie annexed, were
passed for payment.
Boaro or Health -
Solomons* Cos $ 161 90
•I. (1. Nelson -—3 00
Fretwell * Nichols 3 00
Georgia Infirmary 200 00
John G. Butler 1 30
J. F. Furlong -■ . ... 6 B,'
George E. Matthews 5 00
W. B Mell & Cos 18 50
Time of hands O. E. M 127 00
Palmer Bros 1 00
McDonough & Ballantyte... 4 00
Osceola Butler 203 65
Disinfecting Corps 265 50-8 985 52
City Lamps-
Brush E. L. and P. C 0... 2,125 00
Dry Culture—
Palmer Pros 8 250
p. Barrett 2 50
AV. B. Mell & Cos 7 25
Time of hands 166 50
tV. Barnwell 1 50- 180 25
Fees—
J. J. Foley 8 300
T. P. Bon'd & Cos 6 48— 9 48
Fire Department—
H. B. Goodson 8 50 00
Mutual Gas Light Cos 14 22
McDonough & Ballantyne... 5 07
Solomons* Cos 17 20
tV. B. Mell & Cos 20 20
Southern Bell Telephone Cos. 57 39
A. Fernandez 12 50
O'Connor & Ray, adm’rs 19 62
tV B. Mell & Cos 21 70
\V. D. Thompson 50 00— 268 80
INCIDENTAI.S—
Mutual Gas Light Cos 8 270
Orohan & Dooner 8 00
John A. Douglass & Cos 1 75
James McGrat h * Cos 1 50
John A. Douglass & Cos 3 05
F. E. Rebarer, C. C. 54 50
N. Marin 1 50— 73 0
Laurel Grove Cemetery—
T ime of hands 173 ~>
Market—
Mutual Gas L. Cos. 8 954
Brush E. L. and P. Cos 100 09— Iff 54
Parks and Squares—
Time of hands S 196 00
Thomas Halligan „> .. 1 00
Mutual Gas L. Cos.. 25 00
Flood & Gay. 15 90- • 237 90
Police—
Pay roll for August 83,942 50
Mutual Gas L. Cos 27 90
Fretwell & Nichols 5 10
F. Schwarz 24 76
Palmer Bros 9 75
E. A. Scharz 31
tV B. Mell & Cos 38 9 4,048 ,0
Printing and Stationery—
William EatiU S 1.9
Morning News 27*'
Savannah Times Pub. Co— <OO
FTetwell* Nichols, , .... ) 83
George N. Nichols,,- t 50
Fretwell* Nichols 95
George N. Nichols 2 50
Smith & Berry A 00
Morning Nows 13 00
tVylly* Clark 10 50
Morning News 3 00
Fretwell * Nichols 895 106 63
Public BuildinOß
P. KiUorin ' 3 n
P. Kiliorin •
John G. Butler t 1 50
T. J. O’Brien • • 1 50- 7 75
Quarantine—
Time of hands ■- • 5 7500
Lewis Wiggins 9 00
Lewis Wiggins •••• 51 00— 135 00
Streets and Lanes- „
Time of hands 8728 00
Kst. D. O'Connor..../ 37 25
George E. Matthews 10 00
Win. P. Bailey * Co-• 110 00
Savannah Brick Htf Cos 6< 00
R. N. Stunt 7 3 ~5
Time of hands 16 00
Patrick Barrett 17 50
W. B. Mell & Cos. 2155
John G. Butler.... 24 30
R. D. tVulker. 2 00
McDonough & 0> 683
Time of teamsWS 212 50
Mutual Gas LirhtCo 18
Thomas Houluan .... 1 30
Smith * Kelly 259 00- 1,512 16
n '*.;Es, 18K .
Smith * Bjrry 20 00
IVatkh Works—
Pierce Well Exctvator Cos. 8 184 50
Richard Fogarty 3 00
McDonough & Btllantyne... 70 85
A. N. Miller 6 67
D. R. ThcMiias... 125
Mouroe Grant— 17 25
Thomas Halligaa 73 42
J H. Hooker 19 06
Palmer Bros.. _ 44 07
.1 W. Tvnau, £3O 19
tV. B Mell & 0 8169
Monroe Grant 6 30
T. J. O'Brien 20 05
Monroe Gran! 10 30
L A. McCartly 3 00
Thomas Dillon 2 00
Monroe Graft 6 75
J. H. Hooket 57 00
Savannah Brick Mfg. Co— 3 33
< >cean Steamship Cos 4 92
Estate D. O Connor 1 81
Ocean Steamship Cos 2 10
Leonard * Ellis 50 51
M. A Beinkempen 178 88
G. E. Mottwilder, 135 75
Time of hands 307 86
Time of hands.. 15 60
THUS of hands 134 73- 1,623 17
811,610 15
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The Joint Committee on Streets and Lanes,
and Flro, to whom was referred the petition or
estate D. O’Connor for ijerinission to repair
house on lot , Green ward, lieg leave to report
favorably thereto. D. R Thomas,
Chairman Joint Committee.
Report adopted.
The Committee on Water, to whom was re
ferred the petition of If. Ferst <6 Cos., asking for
compensation for damages sustained by the
turning off of water supply in city, hog leave to
report adversely to same. Heiiman Myers,
Acting Chairman Committee on Wuter,
Report adopted.
The Committor on Streets and Lanes, to
whom was referred the petition of Catherine
r'eeley, for permission to erect steps to bouses
on lot 17 Warren ward, beg leave to report un
favorably thereto.
I). R. Thomas.
John Schwarz,
Geo. N. Nichoias,
Committee.
Report adopted.
The Comnilttcenn Streets and Lanes, to whom
was referred the petition of Fannie and K (1.
Minis for iiermission to erect stoops to four
houses to lie erected on lot 16, Middle Oglethor|ie
ward, beg leave to report favorably thereto.
D. U. Thomas,
Chairman Committee on Streets and Lanes.
Report adopted.
The Commute on Streets and loins*. to whom
was referred ih“ petition of J. H. Wilder for
permission to erect stoops to bouse to be
erected on lot 89 White ward, lieg leave to re
port adversely to same. D. R Thomas.
Chairman Committee on Streets and lames.
Report adopted
The Committee on Police, to whom was re
ferred the resolution of Alderman Bogart,
Passed In Council July 97, 1H67, relative to jam
smiting policemen who have grown old or been
disabled In the service, leg leave to report by
ordinance. (Ikohoe N. KKMois,
f'liairman CommltUie on Police.
Report received
TUo CiHiimittee on Fire, to whom was refoired
th p-uiinii of llimry NwrW for |ieriidsslon to
Jepir building on Pit 9 KUiott ward, lieg leave
to report favorably tiiereto.
John Hi EWANS.
( hair man Comiiittlec on Klre.
Report hi looted
"ho Couuwittee on Jfire, to whom was refsrred
the petition of the Knights of Pythias Hall As
sociation for permission to re pa, r building on
lot 1 Belitha tything, Heatheote ward, beg leave
to reiMirt favorably thereto.
John Schwarz,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.
Petition of A. McCormick, for permission to
erect stoop to house southwest corner New
Houston and Lincoln streets. Referred to Com
mittee on Streets and hones.
Petition of Joseph Copps, tor yrmission to
repair stoop to house 67 Brown ward. Referred
to Committee on Streets and Lanes
Petition of s. P. Hamilton relative to sewer
connections with premises corner Bay and West
Boundary streets. Referred to Committee on
Streets and Lanes.
Petition of Thomas Krautter, asking to bo re
imbursed for damage sustained by horse in
tailing between plank on plankroaa extending
from Randolph street east, to Savannah, Flori
da and Western Railway wharf. Referred to
Committee on Streets and Lanes with power to
act, provided, in the event they find liability,
they do not allow more than fifty dollars.
Petition of A. L. Hartridge for estate G. W.
J. Deßenne relative to repairing wharf property
on lots Nos. 4, 5 and 6. Referred to Com
mittee on Harbor and Wharves.
Petition of W. S. Hawkins, proposing to leaso
from the city the three city lotv southwest cor
ner Price and Liberty streets. Referred to Coin
miiVee on City Lots.
Petition of Savannah Street and Rural Resort
Railroad Company, relative to running tracks
through certain streets. Rolerred to Committee
on Streets and Lanes.
Petition of Savannah and T.vjfcte Railway Com
pany for permission to erect ffcstle over Bilbo
canal, ana to run its lino through certain streets
in the city. Referred to Committee on Drainage
and Streets and Lan* s.
Petition of Patrick Rossiter. for permission
to change steps to stoops on lot north half 12
Greene ward. Petition granted.
Petition of J. T. Logan, for permission to re
pair house on lot 15 South Oglethorpe ward.
Referred to Committee on Fire.
Petition of lioliert Sissons, for permission to
j remodel house on lot south' half 22 North Curry
town ward. Referred to Committee on Fire.
Petition of sundry citizens requesting city an
thorities to build sewer in the neighborhood of
Huntingdon, Price, Gordon and Taylor streets,
teferred to Committee on Streets and Lanes.
Application of Catherino Feeley for permis
ion to make pipe connection with Broughton
ffreet sewer from premises corner St. Julian
ind Lincoln streets. Referred to Committee on
streets and Lanes and Sanitary Board, with
power to act.
ORDINANCES.
Ordinance on its first reading:
By Committee on Streets and Lanes—
An Ordinance to regulate poles in the city of
Savannah.
Section 1. Be it ordainod by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of Savannah in Council as
sembled, That it shall not be lawful to erect
any poles ia any street, lane, park or square of
the dty of Savannah, save after the consent of
the Committee on Streets and I Ames to such
erection. If, in the judgment of said Commit
tee the erection is proper, it may be allowed if
done under the supervision of the City Sur
veyor.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. That all poles
Bow erected, or which liuiy be hereafter erected,
may Ik* removed at uny time by order of Ooun
cil. and the location of said poles may be
changed at any time by direction of the Com
mittee on Streets and Lanes.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That no hook or
prong shall be left in any of said poles within
eigttt feet of the surface of the street.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That tt shall not
bf lawful to place or put on any of the said poles
any sign, poster Or placard of wood, tin. pajier
or other material, and it is hereby made the
duty of the owner orownersof said poles, under
the peuulty hereinafter prescribed, to soc to the
observance of this section.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained. That the owner
or owners of said poles shall, by the first day of
November next, neatly paint the said poles,
and shall also place upon said poles the name
of the owner thereof and the number by series
of each of said poles, said name and number to
be distinctly pointed or stencilled thereon.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, That any person
or persons violating the provisions of this
ordinance, or any of the said provisions, shall,
upon conviction before the Police Court of the
City of Savannah, be fined in a sum not exceed
ing fifty dollars, and the pile erected contrary
to this ordinance or not painted, numbered or
marked as herein provided, shall be at once re
moved by the City Marshal at the expense of
the owner of said pole.
Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That all
ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance on its first reading.
By Committee on Streets and Lanes—
An Ordinance to regulate signs in the city of
Savannah.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of Savannah ill Council as
sembled. That from and after the passage of
this ordinance it shall be lawful to erect or put
up signs in the city of Savannah upon iron or
wooden posts, provided such posts are securely
and safely placed immediately within the curb
ing of the sidewalk, that such posts, if made of
iron, shall be not less than two nor more t hau ten
inches in diameter, and if of wood, not less than
four nor more than ten inches in diameter, that
such signs shall be at least eight feet above the
pavement or sidewalk and shall not be exceed
ing four feet it width and five in height; and,
provided further, that said signs shall lie
securely and safely fastened to the said posts,
and that the erection of the said signs and posts
shall be under the direction and supervision of
the City Surveyor.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. That it shall
also be lawful from and after the passage of
this ordinance to suspend signs from the sides
of buildings in the city of Savannah, provided
such signs are securely and safely fastened to
the sides of said buildings, are at least eight
feet above the sidewalk, and do not overhaiig
said sidewalk exceeding three feet, and provid
ed, also, that said signs shall be put up under
the direction and supervision of the City Sur
veyor.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, That from
and after the passage of this ordinance it shall
not bo lawful to erect or put up any sign in the
city of Savannah, save in full and strict oon
formity with all the provisions of the preceding
section of this ordinance.
Sec. 4. Bo it further ordained. That all posts
erected at the time of the passage of this ordi
nance sustaining signs, if said posts are not im
mediately within the curbing, shall within
thirty days from the passage of this ordinance,
be securely and safely placed immediately
within the said curbing; and all signs which, at
the time of the passage of this ordinance, arc
lower than eight feet or, are on awning frames
shall within thirty days from the passage of
this ordinance be securely and safely placed at
least eight feet above the sidewalk or street,
and lie removed from said awniug frames.
Skc. 5 Be it further ordained, That it shall
not be lawful to erect or put up in the city of
Savannah, or to continue eregted, or to have or
use, any sign that is unsafe or dangerous to
life, limb, person or property, no marter how
said sign may liavo been origitiallv constructed
or erected. Shonld any sign now erected, or
which may hereafter be erected, be or become
unsafe or dangerous, within the meaning of
this section, the person or persons owning or
using such signs slial! bo notified of this fact by
the City Marshal, and it shall thereupon become
the duty of such person or persons to forth
with make the said sign secure and safe, or to
remove the same.
Stic. C. Be it further ordained, That should
any sign be abandoned or disused the name may
be removed at the, discretion and upon the
direction of the Committee on Streets and
Lanes, and at the expentte of the person or pur
sons so abandoning or last using the said sign.
Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, That any per
son violating the provisions of the preceding
sections, or any of .raid provisions, shall, upon
conviction before the Police Court of the city
of Savannah, be fined by the said court in a sum
not excedlng fifty dollars and in addition to this
the sign found to be in violation of this ordi
nance, or of uuv pari thereof, Mball lie removed
by the City Marshal at the expense of the said
person so convicted, which removal shall be
directed and required in the juilgment of said
court convicting the party accused.
Sec. 6. Be It further ordained. That the city of
Savannah reserves full ami entire police control
over all signs erected, or which may be erected,
their location, use and continuance, in so far
that no vested right shall accrue to auv person
or persons because of the erection of said signs,
as against the said city of Savannah, touching
tho said signs or any matter or thing connected
therewith. .
Sec. 9. Be It further ordained. That so much of
the ordinance approved April lU, IH7B (to lie
found on pages 101 and UK of Rebaror’s Digest
of city ordinances m, relates to signs, and sec
tion lour of the ordinance approved March 18,
1878 —to be found on pages 16 and 19 of lo bar
er's Digest), which said section four also relates
to signs and all ordinances and jiarts of ordi
nances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
n Or llnunce on its first reading.
By Committee on Police -
An onuinance concerning appointments to the
police force of the city of Savannah. tb*’ pen
stoning of disabled menthol's thereof, and for
other pur|macs connected with the said police
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor uud
Aldermen of the city of Ssvannuh in Council
assembled, Thai no person shall ever be so
pointed or ne-appoinled to membership In the
police force of uie cliy of Hsvauoab, or continue
bold membership therein, who Is not a Cltlasn
of the United Stales ond a resident of the Stale
of Georgia for at least one year next pm- sling
Ins appomunent, or who has tiem nonvlclod of
crime in this *ale or elsewhere, or who UWOj
mnl and writ* imdnrstaudiogl) la the UgUsb
hMuruM*.
THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1887.
Skc. 2. That no jvrson shall bo appointed a
Soliof man of the said city who shall te at the
ate of appointment over thirty-five
years of
Sec. 3. That any member of the said police
force who has or shall liave parformou duty
therein for a continuous period of thirty vears
or upwards shall, upon the certificate of the
Surgeon of Police, concurred in by Couucil, that
such member is permanently disabled, physic
ally or mentally, so as to he unlit for duty, be
placed on tla* retired roll, and shall receive an
annual pension from the treasury of the city of
Savannah during his life time of a sum of not
less than of the full salary or compensa
tion of such members so retired.
Sec. 4. That any member of the said police
force who has or shall have performed dyty
therein for a continuous period of twenty years
or upwards and less than thirty years shall,
upon the certificate of the Surgeon of Police,
concurred in by Council, that such member is
permanently disabled, physically or mentally,
so as to lie unfit for duty, be placed on the re
tired roll, and shall receive an annual pension
during his lifetime of a sum not less than
of the full salary or compensation of such mem
ber so retired.
Sec. 5. That in determining the term of ser
vice of any member of said police force no ser
vice rendered prior to the organization of the
i)resent police force on the first day of Novem
ber, 1805, shall be counted.
Sec. 6. That every member of said police
force who is killed or dies in service, shall be
buried at the expense, not to exceed fifty
(SSO 00) dollars, of the city of Savannah, and the
wid< >\v of silch member shall receive his month
ly salary for months after his death.
Sec. 7. That all ordinances and parts of or
dinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for the first time
Aug. ii 4, read a second time Sept. 7, IHB7, placed
upon its passage and passed.
An Ohdinanck concerning the width of the
sidewalk on Congress street, between Drayton
and West Broad streets.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of Savannah, in Council
assembled, That the sidewalk cm the south side
of Congress street, in the city of Savannah, be
tween Drayton and West Broad streets,is hereby
required to I*3 of the uniform width of eight
feet and six inches, and on the north side of
said Congress street, between Hull and West
Broad streets, of the uniform width of seven
feet and six inches.
Sec. *2. That if the owner or owners of any
property on either side of the said Congress
street, lietween Drayton and West Broad street,
shall fail to make tlie sidewalk in front of the
property of such owner or owners of the width
herein required, the city shall proceed to do so,
after the lapse of thirty days from the time of
notice of the requirement of this ordinance
given to such owner or owners, which notice
shall l>e given by the Marshal of said city.
Sec. 3. That in the event the city shall pro
ceed to do the work as provided in the preced
ing section, said work shall !>o done at the ex
pense and cost of such owner or owners, in the
evt nt a bill therefore shall remain unpaid ten
days after its presentation to such owner or
owners, then said bill for said cost and excuses
shall be turned over to the City Treasurer, who
shall issue an execution for its collection, to
gether with all costs, against said owner or
owners and the abutting property, which execu
tion shall be levied and made in the manner
pointed out by law for the levy and making of
the tax executions issued for taxes due the city
of Savannah.
Sep. 4. That all ordinances and parts of or
dinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Ordinances laid on the table.
An ordinance to provide for the naving, grad
ing and otherwise improving Bull street, from
the south side of State street to .the south side
i*f Congress street, in the city of Savannah, and
for the assessment on the property fronting on
said Bull street, between the south side of State
street, and the south side of Congress street, of
two-thirds of the cost thereof.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Committee on Fire—
Resolve*!, That the Committee on Fire he au
thorized to purchase 1,000 feet of hose for use in
the Fire Department.
Adopted.
By Committee on Assessments-
Resolved, That the Committee on Assessments
be and they are hereby instructed by Council to
liave made, as early as practicable, a general
assessment of all real estate and improvements
thereon in the city of Savannah, said assessment
to be made in accordance with provisions of
ordinance passed Feb. i!0, lftW.
Adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The bid * for curbing and paving portions of
Broughton and Congress streets were opened
and referred to committee of the whole.
Council adjourned till 4 p. m., Friday, oth inst.
FRANK E. REBARER,
Clerk of Council.
Savannah, Ga.. Sept. 9, 1887.
Council met pursuant to adjournment at 4
p. m. this day Present: Hon. Rufus E. Lester,
iMavor: Aldermen Seliwarz, Bogart, Duncan,
Mcu, Myers, Nichols and Thomas.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The committee of the whole, to whom was re
ferred the bids for paving and curbing portions
of Congress and Bull streets, report by resolu
tion herewith submitted.
Rufus E. Lester,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Committee of the Whole—
Resolved, That the bids of the Warren Scharf
Asphalt Company for paving and curbing pur
tUrns of Cougn ss and Buli streets be accepted,
provided, the said company enter into a written
contract in terms such as wore made in the
paving of Broughton street, and give bonds as
in that case under the ordinance of the city for
the ierformance of the contract, and provided
the work i e completed hv the filth of December
next, and the work may bo commenced by the
fifteenth of October; the city to have until the
fifteenth of January for payment, provided it
desires.
Adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTER.
C. Gill icon tendered his resignation os Inspec
tor of Naval Stores and petitioned Council to
refund him one-half of amount paid for license
for year 1887.
Referred to Finance Committee.
Council adjourned
FRANK E. REBARER.
Clerk of Council.
Hl.Ki I'ltK LIGHTS AMD MOTOHB
Arc and Incandescent Electric
Lighting.
Office of the Buush Eixctbic Light and]
Power <'o„ Booms 8 and 9 Odd
Fellows Building,
Savannah, Ga , Sept. I, 1887. j
4 4 7 E nro now prepared to furnish Arc and In-
TT candescent Lights. Buildings wired by
thorough Electricians in accordAice with the
rules of the Fire Underwriters. Incandescent
Lights have many advantages over other modes
of lighting, some of which are the absence of
beat or smoke, the brilliancy and steadiness of
the light, no danger from fire.
ELECTRIC MOTORS.
Wu arp also prepared to furnish Motive Power
in quantity from H. P. to 11. P. These
Motors recommend themselves to all persons
u^inlt |Kwer for any
We also furnish ana nut in Electric Annunci
fttors, Ik>orand Call BelLs, Electric (ias Lighters,
etc. Employing only the besL skilled labor, we
guurantxH3 our work. Our office is in
Rooms 8 and 9 Odd Fellows Building,
where wo invite the public: to inspect the lights
and motor which will lie in ulceration every
evening.
SAMUEL P. HAMILTON,
President.
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ADVERTISEMENTS, 15 Words or
more, in this column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD, Cash in Advance, each
insertion.
Everybody who has any want to supply,
anything to Imy or sell, any business or
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Ill'Ll - WANTED.
\\TANTED, two good, live, active ladies, not
1* afraid of work, to lake orders for a use
ful household article. Good pay to right parties.
Young German or Irish ladies, well acquainted
with the city, preferred. Address T. A. N.,
News office, saytng where can be seen.
A a competent young lady in Do
M mestic Sowing Machine Oflloe, 47 Bull
street. W. 11. BRADLEY, manager.
i 1 ’ ANTED, unmarried man on farm near city,
* * must understand milking Address W.
8., News Office.
417 ANTED, white limn to take charge of place
m la country. Apply at 156 Liberty street
\I’ANTED, a competent warehouse clerk,
n Address LOCK BOX 75, Savannah.
44’ ANTED, two first-class carpenters. Apply
Vl at new jail.
44 T ANTED, a lady teacher in private family;
* I one that toaclies French, Latin and Music,
and English branches. Address J. H. BAKER,
Alapalia, Ga.
44' ANTED, a woman of sense, energy nud
t respectability for our business in her lo
cality. Salary about B<V> per mouth. Perma
nent position. References exchanged H. BAIN
BRIDGE. Manager, 3) Heade street, N. Y.
EM I'I.OYMENT 4YANTED.
44'ANTED, a situation as wet nurse by a
M healthy woman. Apply at 29 Roberta
street.
OXF. with executive ability, cajxihle of man
aging any business, desires employment.
Address W., Morning News office.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
44’ ANTED. I have inquiries for private
V* dwellings in the eastern section of city
also, enquiries for cheap lots in same locality
Parties having same for sale please communi
cate with H. .7. FEAR, Broker.
I ABY CARRIAGE wanted. State style, con
-14 ihtion and price to D., care Morning News,
447 ANTED, by a single gentleman, fiat of two
* 7 rooms, with hath. Location must be
good. Reference given If desired. Address B.
L., care this office.
44 ’ ANTED, with or without partial hoard,
4 furnished sitting and bedroom, with use
of hath. Address, stating terms, I - . O. Box 178.
ROOMS WANTED.—a flat of three (3) to four
(4) unfurnished rooms, with private hath
attached, is desired for small family with no
young children. Address, giving location and
terms, “E." care of Central railroad office.
rooms TO KENT.
FjiXTRA large, south room, twenty by twi nty-
J one feet, parlor floor, delightful locution,
hath on same floor, rent reasonable. 170 South
Broad street.
IG'OR RENT, from Ist of October, flat of six
connecting rooms; separate bath and closet
Apply at 132 Taylor street.
INOR RENT, a floor of two large rooms; hot
and cold baths pn same floor; also, large
front south room on parlor floor. Apply to
MISS BANCROFT, 158 Jones stree-
HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.
I NOR RENT, from Oct. Ist, residence north
west corner Jones and Abercorn streets.
Apply at Grocery Store, 95 Abercorn near Jones
st reet.
L'OK RENT, from Nov. Ist. stores in the Odd
I Fellows' Hall, also rooms in Odd Fellows'
Hall: possession given at once. Apply to A. R.
FAWCETT. Market square.
EOR RENT, one large or two small houses.
Apply 24 Lincoln street.
IjV>R RENT, store corner West Boundary and
Canal streets: one of the best locations for
a grocery and liquor stand in Savannah
DECKER * FAWCETT.
INOI! RENT, dwelling 114 Jones street. Dos
I session Nov. 1. D. R. THOMAS.
RENT, three-story brick house, 86 State
street; store 138 Congress street, facing
Johnson square. J. C. ROWLAND, 96 Bay
street.
IjV)R RENT, that eligible store corner of Jef
ferson and Broughton. Possession Oct. 1.
Apply toC. P, MILLER.
lAOR KENT, the store No. 165 Congress street,
next door to Solomons * Cos.; one of the
I lent stands in the citv. For terms apply to
GEORGE W. OWENS. 118 Bay street.
IjX >R RENT, that fine store No. 140 Congress
street from Nov. 1, 1887. Apply to ED. F.
NKCFVILLE, 100 Bay street.
FjV >R RENT, from Oct. Ist, splendid store No.
87 Hay street, situate in Hutchison's Block,
next to corner of Abercorn: has splendid cellar
and is splendid stand for any business; second
and third stories can be rented if desired. A.
R. LAWTON, Jr., 114 Bryan street.
FOR RENT MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR RENT, that desirable office No. U6U
Bryan street, two rooms, first floor. Apply
to ED F NEUFVILLE, 100 Bay street,
FOR RENT, one-half of office, 114 Bay street,
upstairs; immediate possession. JOHN
STON * DOUGLASS.
FOR SALE.
TAOR SALE, several nice private dwellings,
F store and dwellings attached; also, stocks,
bonds, etc. H. J FEAR, Brokor.
FjiOß RALE, one pair good mules, sound ami
gentle, 17 hands high Apply to C. C.
BEEBE, Vale Royal Dlaiilation.
SALE, a lot on Tyliee Beach, 80x200.
SOMETHING NEW at Furtier’s.—Appje Cus-
O taj-d Merrangue Pies, at 11 o’clock to day.
Try them. FURBISR, the Confectioner.
Ij'Oß HALE, Fine Breeding Mare, half-blooded,
1 at DOWLING’S STABLES, corner West
Broad and York.
TT'ORRALE, Laths. Shingles. Flooring, Ceiling,
r Weatiierbourding and Framing Lumber.
Office and yard Taylor and East Broad streets.
Telephone No. 211. KEFPARD * CO.
HOARDING.
1 HOARDING. A pleasant, Bright, well fur
> nished room, with dreasing room and cloeaU
attached: alsb a smaller room, w ith dressing
room, suitable for two gentlemen; locution near
the Park and Historical Library. Apply 152
Gaston street, second door west of Whitaker.
I’JIOTOGR Al’li Y .
PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALNOTIOE Prices
I reduced. Fine Cabinet Photographs a
specialty. Price, $2 for six or 83 a dozen
*l. N. WILSON,
21 Bull street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
\ PROFESSOR of music and dancing, wb is
1 \ forming classes for the ensuing season,
will Is* pleased to receive communications from
principals of schools, or families. Address
PROFESSOR, Morning News.
I JIPE SMOKERS can get sample of Tobacco
I free Black and Tan. GAZAN’S,' Bull,
corner Broughton.
SAMPLES Fill and Wlntet Clothes are ready,
it Call and select your suit. GAZAN, Bull
and Broughton. •
N OTICE The Rosedew river front lots ad
vertlsed for some months past at the mini
mum price of Sltt'i each, will not ho sold here
after mnler 32n0 each; terms accommodating.
At'Q z&Tti, 1887. L. A. KALUGA NT.
1
■ i v BUM.
Imported Bay Rum,
A KINK ARTICLE,
AT STRONG b DRUG STOR£,
Corner Bull nud fvrrr street iMe.
X.UDDEN .ft BATES S. M. 11.
GHXBUHG.
The Standard of fhe World
r |MIEC!IICKFJ>INO PIANOS hare been played
I in Public Conoertx during tho season of
1886-87 by tho following eminent artists:
Richard Hoffman, Atala Ramleh,
Mint*. Fanny BUxmifleUl,Joseph Oittingv.
Win. H. Sherwood, Edmund .Wunert.
Arthur Foote, Herr Arthur Friedhelm,
Carlyle Peteiuilea, A. D. TMrner,
Jeanne Doustc, Joshuu PhipiMii.
W. K. llabbford. Mine. Steiniger Clark,
Madeleine Sohlller, Geo. W. Sumner,
Uuetave Uceker, Alina Faunee Smith,
Geo. W, Colby. "NY. S. Fetiollosa,
Frederick (Mark, S W. Jamieson,
Wm. H. Cam, it. L. Whelpley,
Noallio Stevens, Alexaiuier Lambert,
Mnie. <le Rnode Itico, Paul Tiddcu,
Cha*. H. Jarvlx, 11. (i. Tucker,
Josephine Ware, CYeelia S. P. Cary,
Milo Benedict. Clara K. Thoms,
Mary O'Brien, Adolf Glooe,
S. if. Gcrrinh, George Henschel,
CL*as. K. Dull nee, S. B. Mills,
J. T. Whelan, Aug. Rauret,
L. F. Brackett. F Snnneknlb,
Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh, Rudolph King,
Athellx'rt Neviu, Fred Archer,
Mine. Hive King, Olga\m Rariccki,
Emanuel Moor, F. Agi umonte,
B. J. Lang, W Luton Wixid,
Amy Fay, Johannes Ziegler,
Allele Aim Per Ohe, B. O. Klein,
Rolkml OoldbecU, J. C. P. Parker,
Hermann Cnrri, Mary (lurlichs,
14>uiMc Donate, L*on Kcnch,
Max Idebling, May Shepard,
('aryl Fiono, J. A Hills,
Jos. Poznunski, Harry Fay,
A. E. Ureenhulgb, A. P. Mayo.
Full line of Styles in Grand*, Uprights and
Squares at makers' prices, for Cash or ou Easy
Terms Always in stock at
Ludden & Bates
SOUTHERN MUSIC HOUSE
SAVANNAH, GA.
POUT It A ITS.
The Great Southern Portrait Company,
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA.
Ij. B. DAVIS,
Secretary ami Manager of the Great South
ern Portrait Company.
\N inspection of samples of Vir Portraits at
our oftlce, with Ila via Urns., -1C mid 11 Hull
street, will greatly Interest those who contem
plate hnvmg small pictures of thenHs ives, their
friends, living aud deceased, copied and eularked
in OIL, WATER COLOR, INDIA INK, PAS
TELLE and CRAYON. We guarantee a per
foot likeness uud excellence of work. Wo buvo
about TWENTY' DIFFERENT STYLES AND
GRADES IN SIZES OF ENLARGED POR
TRAITS from Bxlo to 60x90, and our prices are
from $v to BSUI each. EMPLOY' Ft )RTY ART
ISTR; liceu twenty-six years in the business;
have a 0,000 candle-power ELECTRIC LIGHT,
and are fully prepared with all proper ox pedl
tiou uud skill to execute all order, promptly
and satisfactorily. Wo respectfully solicit, your
orders. L. 1!. DAVIS,
Secretary and Manager The Groat Southern
Portrait Cos.
FKUIT JAlts’. ~
: ' i
WOODBURY, OEM, MASON'S, and other
approved FRUIT JARS, at JAS. S. SILVA &
SON’S.
11 " ■ i ■ —■
GRAIN ANI) PROVISIONS.
Rust Proof Seed Oats
COW PEAS,
Keystone Mixed Feed,
HAY and GRAIN,
BY
B.S.McALPIN
17U BAY STIIEKT.
B. HULL,
Wholesale Grocer,
Flour, Hay, Grain and Provision Dealer.
IT'RESH MEAL and OIUTS In white Hacks.
Mill stuffs of nil kinds always on hand.
Georgia raised SPANISH PEANUTS, also
PEAK, every variety.
Special prices cut' load lots HAY and GRAIN.
Prompt attention given all orders and satis
faction guaranteed.
OFFICE, 0 ABERCORN BTREET.
WAREHOUSE, No. i WADLKY STREET, on
line Central Railroad.
MACHINERY .
JTW. TYNAN,
ENGINEER and MACHINIST,
BAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
Corner Weet Brood and Indian Street*.
\LL KINDS OF MACHINERY, BOILERS,
Etc., made and repaired. STEAM PUMI’S,
GOVERNORS. INJECTORS AND STEAM
WATER FITTINGS <d all kind* for eal. j
SEEDS.
Wi UM ClkUfe and Turnip
SEEDS,
JUST RECEIVED FRESH AT
liUTislLHa
AUCTION SALES ITTtTPE PAYS.
Household k Kitchen Furniture
AT AUCTION.
Daniel R. Kennedy, Auctioneer.
I will sell on NEXT THURSDAY, nth inst, at
11 o'clo k. at s.i Hall street (southeast corner
Hall ami Abercoru) a nice lot of Furniture,
consisting of
1 PARLOR SET in ran, with covers. 1
HAIR SET, FANCY COVERED PLUSH STOOI.
PIANO i-TO >L, VASES. MIRROR. MARBLE
TOP TABLES, PATENTED NOISELESS
ROCKER, I X.SVY TABLE. RATTAN ItCX'KER.
FANCY C\NE OHAllts. black walnut
EATENSH >N TAIILE. BLACK W M.NI'T HALF
ARM DINING CHAIRS, ELEGANT BLACK
walnut sideboard, cuspadores.
SPLENDID WARDROBE. :l BLACK WALNUT
BEDROOM SETH. VERY HANDSOME WRIT
ING DESK, PICTURES. HAYRACKS, CUR
TAIN PILES and TRIMMINGS, EASY SOFA.
CLOCKS, FIRE SETS. FINE GLASS PLATE
FRONT WARDROBE, SMALL SIDEBOARD.
MATTRESSES, H ALL CARPET, BEDSPRINGH,
Book SHELVES, CHAMBER SETS, TES
TERS. OIL CLOTH, CROCKERY and GLASS
IVAHF. SILVER PLATED WARE, P* iHT.YHI.E
COOKING RANGE. TINWARE, COOKING
UTENSILS, KITCHEN FURNITURE, Etc., Etc.
This Furniture lias been welt preserved, and
those wanting anything in this line should at
tend this sale.
Bliis, Sashes, Doors, k,
AT AUCTION.
By J. McLaughlin & Son.
On THURSDAY, Sept.. 15, 1887, at, 11 o'clock, on
the premises, “CHATHAM ACADEMY," cor
ner Drayton and South Broad streets.
Wp will sell without reserve—
A large quantity of DO<>US,
“ *• BUNDS.
M “ WINDOW SASHES, &c.
LEGAL noth BflU
(1 EOHOIA, Chatham dorm. In Chatham
I Superior Court. Motion to establish lost
deed.
To Isaac D, Laßocho, Henry Love, Abraham
Backer, L Franklin Dozier, Wm. F. Dozier,
Thomas B. Dozier, Bona Dozier, Nina Dozier
Presyloy. Blanche E. Ohonpin, Arthur
I>. Choppin, George It. Beard, Kiiuna i><t*dl
Hodgson, Mary L. Hodgson, Agnes B. Hodg
son, George 11. Hodgson, and Joseph C. Hodg
son:
ELIZABETH A. RILEY having presented to
me a petition in writing, wherein she alleges
that a certain deed to lota Nos. 11 and lv! in
Stephen ward, in tin* city <f Savannah, was
made by ISAAC' D. LaKOUHE and SAMUEL t*.
HELL, acting as (lommissioners under a aooree
in equity in Chatham Superior Court, wherein
you were parties, or are representatives
f parties, or are interested adversely to
her title to said lots of land, which said deed, a
copy of which in substance Is attached to said
jietftiou and duly sworn to. ’wars date the Uth
day of June. IHtiO, and tho original of which
deed said petitioner claims hus beou lost or de
stroyed, and she w ishes said copy established
iu lieu of said lost original You are hereby
commanded to show cause, if any you can, at
the next Buixrior Court to lx? hi Id in and for
said county on the FIRST MONDAY IN DE
CEMBER tfKXT. whv said copy deed should
not be established in lieu of the lost or destroyed
original.
And it fu ther appearing that some of you,
to wit Abraham Backer. L. Franklin Dozier,
Win. E Dozier, Thomas B. Dozier, Bona Dozier,
Nina Do/ier iTesnley, Blanche E. Cboppiu, Ar
thur B. Choppin, George It. Board, Emma Es
telle Hodgxou, Mary Ik. Hodgson, Agnes B
Hodgson. George 11. Hodgson and Joseph C.
Hodgson reside outside of tiio Htato of Georgia
It la therefore further ordered that you so re
sesiding outside of the Slate of Georgia Ixi
served by a publication of said rule nisi for
three months before the next termofaatd court
to wit : Three months before the FIRST MON
DAY IN DECEMBER NEXT in the Savannah
Morning News, a public gazette of this Slate,
published m this county.
Witness tho Honorable A f\ Adams, Judge
of said Court, this ~7th day of August, A. D.
1887. BARNARD E. BEE,
Clerk S. C .C.C.
R. R. RICHARDS,
ISAAC BECKETT,
Attorneys for Petitioners.
A true copy of the original rule nisi issued iu
the above case. BARN ARD E. BEE,
Clerk S. C., < \ C.
(1 EORGIA, Chatham County. In Chatham
I H qxrior Court, June Term, JBH7. MARY
J JONES vs. WM. A. JONES. Libel for
Divorce.
It appearing to the Court by the return of the
Sheriff in the above stated coots that tho defend
ant dues not reside in Chatham county, and it
further appearing that be docs not reside in tho
State of Georgia, it la therefore ordered by the
Court tliut service of said libel for divorce lx?
I*jrf eted on the defendant by the publi%tion
off id* order once n montii for four month*, be
fore the December Term. 1887, of this Court, In
the Savannah Morning News, a public gazette
published in Chatham county. Georgia.
In open Court, this June 10th, IHB7.
A. \* ADAMS,
Judges. G\, E. J. C. Ga.
G. K. BEVANB, Libellant's Attorney
A t rue extract from the minutes, this loth day
of June, A. D. 1887. JAMES K. P. CARR,
Deputy Clerk 8. C., C. C.
/ < EORGIA, Chatham Counijy. -NotiiuDhore
* * by given that I haw irfade application to
the Court of Ordinary for Chatham county for
order to sdl the undivided one-half interest in
the northwestern corner part or portion of lot
No. 19. Washington ward, in the city of Savan
nah, cunt/ and State aforesaid said north
western fumer portion of said lot being thirty
one feet wide by fifty-nix feet deep--belonging
to estate of WILLIAM FITZGERALD, minor,
for the payment of debts, maintenance atid sup
|Mrt of said in if lor, and that said order will Ixs
granted at OCTOBER TERM, 1887, of said court,
unless objections are filed.
Sept, 6tb, 1887.
A. C. WRIGHT.
Guardian of William Fitzgerald.
J AS. S. SILVA & SON
TRUIT AND GROCERIES.
L E M ON &.
Cabbages,
Potatoes,
Onions.
80,000 bushel* CORN, 15,000 bushel* OATS,
HAY, UKAN, GRITS, MEAL,
STOCK FEED.
Grain and Hay in carload a specialty
COW PEAS, all varieties.
RUST PROOF OATS.
Our STOCK FKKD is prepared with great care
and is just the thing for Horae* and Mule* in
this weather. Try it. r
T. P. BOND & CO.,
158 Bay Street.
A. M. & C. w: WEST,
G-ROCEIiS,
LIBERTY &. WHITAKER STS,,
HAVE TIIEIR USUAL LARGE AND COM
PI.ErE STOCK OF
Staple and Imported Groceries
And Table Luxuries,
and are ready for the new seanon's bnsineaa.
Particular attention given to order* from
fnrnllleM who live away from Savannah.
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RI AL ESTATE.
WALTHOU R & RIVERS,
AOENTS AND DEALERS IN
11 ea 1 Estn t©.
Special attention given to Collection of Rents,
Re|Mlr., etc.; ulmo Buying and Selling
Offloe i No, HI Hay Mt reet.
KIESLING’S NURSERY,
White Bluff Uoad.
{> LASTS, BOUyUKTH, DESIGNS. CUT
FLOWERS funnel**! to order is*** or
der- el DAVin BROS , earner Bull aud Turk
street. T*kthoue call Wilt
C. IT. nORSKTT’S COLUMN.
Upon Very Easy Terms.
1 ran wll tlir Iwo-story resslsncs (t.nsm.nt) on
the west side of West Broad st reet, tetween
Anderson and Henry, upon the following vary
easy terms:
A east* payment of ?TVi.
A monthly pr-vment for two years of $22 75.
After the expiration of two years a monthly
payment of 5l > 75 for seven years.
The House is nearly new and has a Parlor,
Dining room. Kitchen and three Bed rooms,
with water In the yard.
The house is well built and furnished, haa
jtood size rooms, liiah ceiling*, and is altogether
a very comfortable home.
Will sell or* above terms, or for $1,350 cash.
Seven per rent, on $1,350 for nine years, with
the principal amounts to $2,200. If the above
time payment is calculated it will amount to
$2,2111
FOR RENT.
I have for rent a fine new store and real
denee on the corner of West Broad and
Gwinnett streets.
FOR RENT.
The residence No. 139 York street, between
Bull and Whitaker streets; very roomyand con
venient to business. C. H. DOBiSETT.
FOR RENT.
Avery desirable residence on Bolton street,
near Jefferson; southern front; unfurnished of
furnished, bedding aiul crockery excepted.
C. 11. DORBBTT.
ARE MANY,
BUT—-
THE SELLERS
ARE FEW.
The demand for Realty continues very good.
Many inunirers fml (o materialize into buyer*
on account of the very poor ofifertnßs.
There is a great demand for low priced lota,
gay from S3OO to SI,OOO. Alio for a few choice
• well located lots.
The princi|al demand is for residences, loca
ted in good neighborhoods, ranging in value
from $1,060 to SI,OOO and SO,OOO.
A few SMALL FARMS or FARMING LAND
near the city, from ten to thirty acres hi extent,
could lx) easily placed at FAIR PRICES.
A Few Additions
TO THE OFFERINGS HAVE BEEN MADS
RECENTLY. TO WIT:
A Very Elegant Residence large rooms, high
ceilings, all the conveniences expected In a first
class house. Located in an aristocratio neigh
borhood.
A full lot on South Broad Street Facing-
North.
A Two-Story Residence on Green square. Tin*
is u Bargain at fifteen hundred dollars.
An Elegant I.ot 60x105, in Southeastern Seo
tion, for eigincen hundred dollars.
A Lot 80x91. on Second Avenue, near Barnard*
for $125. No City Taxes.
A Lot on Montgomery street, mar Second
Avenue, for $025.
Not far from tho Park, a three-story hrict
house, containing eight rooms, and a two
story brick house in the rear. The whole prop
erty will produce SOOO per annum. Can is*
bought for SI,OOO.
Fine Lot on Jones street, 60x100, next tar
Schwarz s Bakery; has two small dwellings o
the lane. Price $2,500.
Five Acres (unimproved) on the Coast Lin*
Railroad. I--tween the City and Bona venture.
There is a certain profit to subdivide this intar
cheap lots.
A comfortable Two Story Residence and Stor*
near S., F. and W. Railway, for $2,200.
Lot 30x105 on Henry street, near West Broad,
in neighborhood just built up with good bouses,
siso.
A Two Story Wooden Dwelling, good locality,
in northern part of the city, convenient to Bay
street and the Market, for $2,200.
A Two Story House in Yamacraw for 3
Also two One Story Houses for SI,OOO.
The Large Double Two Story Residence In the
northwestern corner of Bryan and Habershus
streets, for $3,500.
Two Cheap lx>ts south of the city, near tho
DUlun Purchase, each 40x90. S2OO each.
A Snug Cottage Home corner of West Broad
and Henry streets. Lot 19x55. Price $2,000.
A Splendid Water Front, magnificent oaks, ac
cessible by railroad. A most desirable site fa*
a residence.
A Three Story Brick Resilience, with fourtess.
rooms; location good. Price $5,000. A genuiat
bargain.
A Neat Comfortable Now Dwelling, four b 4
rooms, parlor, dining room and kitchen; pump
in tho yard; lot 30x145; south of Amlersoa
street. No city tax for seven years. Priop
SI,OOO.
slF*Prompt attention will be given to any In
quiries. by mail or in person.
I H DORSEfT,
Real Estate Dealer
iOU UA-Y.
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