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LOO O.X> COL „.C ChnuRv of Schedule. On find after Sunday Decembei; 11th, trains will l»*avo Americus as follows:— Pass, train leaves for Albany ana Mont gomery. .. .'v 10:53 a M Pits.;, train loaves for Macon.... 3:28 i* M Night Accommodation for-Mucon * daily IflWRi Kir,ht Acconunodtttionfor Alba- *£) uy uml F.ufuiila ;daily except Sunday :20 a it H. 1L G'jJdaUSit, Agent... Cotton (liiotatloui^'iaak' We quote; ; r t mi;-A flood Middling 10? Middling Ml} J>»w Middling 10 . a.xid Ordinary 01 Market uctivo witli a t> ndfidfiym % <«•.. There have been received up ;t<* date this year 21,234. bales. .The same date lust year 24,260, nmkiug a loss for 1HH1 of 2,780 bales. * * ITEMS J&.-ZT2D -IDEAS. Best Chairs for 03.00 at Hill’s. -*« In the article “Wedding Bells,” iu our last issue, two errors Irero made. J. L. Hart should read J. L. Hyatt, and Miss Willie Hahn slionld bo Miss Willie Horn. 150 Boxes Frie Crackers, at I. N IIaut, Aot. & Co. . The New York Time* complains Unit the city is overstocked with p'oritify. If they will send a few thousands down hero we’ll ho much obliged. *■>!*>*? Holiday goods sold regardless r.t Hill’s. The Cathbcrt Appeal has just removed their office, and we suppose tlie boya in dulged in the usual amount of swearing. 5 Barrels Cranberries, at I. N. Uaut, Aot. & Co’s. r r ir , , t At Hill’s you can buy mattresses lor $4 and $1. *" We’re conceited enough to heliovc that the TtKcoitDKU is growing in greatness anil goodness, for subscriptions ««*ve been comiug in rapidly the patst lew days, and woaro rolling in riches aud luxury But to tho delinquent subscriber we say, “there’s room for just one more.” 1000 Cocoanuts, Oranges, Toys, etc., at I. N. Haiit, Aot. & Co’s. Spring Beds (warranted) for $2 CO At D. B. Hill’s. A serenading quartette is being talked of by u few young men of this city, as they could pnctico their nightly vaca tions with impunity, because of tho fact that eggs of any kind are so scarce. Window Shades “hang low” at Hill’s Furniture Store. It is rumored that there is a little trou ble between Mr. iteynolds, tho scenic painter of tho opera house, anil the ama teur theatrical company of this city, as both wish to give sepnnito entertain ments, and both went the first night. I). B. Hill offers the best bedstead in town for $2.00. Augusta stems to ba troubled with tho fast mails. They »tick fust somewhere north of that point.--Kx. AmoricuH.is troubled in tho same manner, only we know whore they stick. It takes the morning mail train four hours to tome from Macon to Americus, a distance of about sovoufy-two miles. Why, O’Lor.ry c mid almost beat it and walk. Picture Frames under anybody, if they have to be given away, at Hill’s Furniture Store. Married ladies will take more Interest than ever before in the approaching ctle- bration of'Now Year s day. It is pi* as- ant to uoto tho universal interest talon in a royal old custom which is yearly growing in popular favor. A large omu- bor of ladios havo signified their inten tion of keeping open house, and with ^ tho married ladies to guide them, tho young ladies may fairly follow in the «?l>- KcrvAiicft of New Year’s day. PARAGKAHPIt*. I Miss Klee, ftf Marshal Mile, is lis’ting , m 1 relatives iu the city. 3ir. 'tes.se Stajlibgs, *of Webster,*gave ns a call on Fiiduy. tho fy siif pi Mlfcfcs Allie, Jackie, anuKwa Head entertained a number of vouug frieiuls at their father’s residence on Col lege street Friday evening,; . , ; . f j . V' fa Mill-off’vrg his cgitiro stock of Furniture, Crockery, Glassware, etc*, ut pjicufto suit the.stringcncy of the times. ' Christmas Presents. Christmas is coming, is almost here, mi l if you are going to make your loved ours presents It is time yon were giving theiuatter consideration, if you d* sire to give one that will I. • a pleuJmt reminder of thi hippy Christm t-1 imo Tlia* ibis may lie done we commend to the consul- Oration of nil tho hundsomc display of our elegant Christmas goods made by James Fricker, consisting of watches, jewelry mid silverware, all'of tho latest and neatest designs, any ono of which would mako a present that would be valued, and which are offered at such fig- lires|i8 to mnkc no excuse for not giving something handsome. I). B. Hill sells Silver Plated Wnrent n reasonable profit, ami backs up the qual ity for all hgjs worth. g ^ . * mul la America*. iicob Siesel, jvho takes ns tjliv.jfye* t>n>sDeritj oC?j>pr rihg“owns ns no Toes in that of Macon, we get tho following concerning tho iie\v*>pera house recently ejected in Amerpms .bv Glover A Perry. The lmll fs fifty-1 ;<iur liy eighty-four feet, witli a stag* ‘measuring twenty-three by twenty - three, giving ample room for any ordina ry performiv ee. The scaling capacity is nine kqmlrud, the puruueite containing threy bond rod fob l»g <2 liaiis of the latest Messrs. Kefnolds A Barron. The hall will be ready for its first performance about the lO.h ol' next month, and ar rangements nro being made for n superb amateur eutertainuient, to which it is ex- |)ctcd some of Macon’s talent will contrib ute. We congratulate Aimrieus on the ucw acquisition, and trust their efforts ssasa»»js*?sc ffiufph <1* 3fc**< rrfjer. , jj p Much obliged. When tlielmllis ready to be dedicated, would be pleased to see a representative of the Me**cnyer down. Would like to show Macon what Amcri- cus hospitality is. 1”T ’ —- Sumter COunty Agricultural Society. \jThu ttociety met.on the 13th, Pr6sident Wilson in tho .chair. Dr. S. S Bird. Aio was roqucstecl a! lust meeting to read a lecl lire to tho Society, not bciiigpres- ont, further time was given him for that purpose. • # i , j * t - r f / f i I Dr. Stewart proposed for debnteHit the next meeting, the following: “Is tho raising of oats and cotton on tho same ground the same year a profitable meth od of farming?” Adopted. Dr. T. II. fltewarf, Jamo E.Boss At d J. W. Bailey, Ksqrs., appointed to lead in the discus sion. Tho Society then went into the election of delegates to the State Agricultural Omvt ntiurts^ ghr tbu year 1^2. W* A. WHS**" “M'ir 1 «» glltCH. Wo hnpo tho uoxt mooting will bo at tended by nil mir flinders, ns much in to bo gained by it full nud practical disens- siuu ul' mjricultur.il mutters t , Prlft. Drill null Hop. It in ftDii'iunced Unit on Friday evou- iug, the 2:ld inst .ft gmtid prize drill itnd Imp will tube place .it tliu Harlrtw Hoanc, ninler tho inftiiigeiu.td < l "0ti D«r- netle end J. C. Xiobnlwn. Tho prize to tlio best drilled Illftn of the Alntriells I.iglit luf.mtry will be a gold budge, nnd member, oftloit company have been dil igently reading tlp/tboit djfiljing tactics, .id ns not to be confused by strange com- HiillLi: ut ntiii tin* n ‘■•v* • ... ... .... I instills. Frol. Kessler .orehestra, of Ma- l)„n t fool ynnr money away an lnt ‘ ^ iu t ,„. lmlsi e for the .lance, which is a sufficient guarantee of good musio. Col. N. A. tjmilb, hoi A. Hawkins. Hon. Allen Fort, Dr. W. P- Burt, Hon. J. B. Felder, H. II. Collier. J. Davanport, Ilpn. 0. F; Crisp, M. H. keys and oilier small gatne, but taken chance in that big raffle < 1 farniture ut Hill’s store. Ho has sooro’ parlor and bedroom fcetts tliqt are beautiful. religious. , j White mousquetaire gloves, decorated | Bishop Beckwith will preach in the | with sprays of white snowdrops, are worn by bridesmaids. Blue that is as dark as lead color, or*as old silver, is stylish for cashmere suits that are combined with moire. In very elegant robes tho prineesse stylo prevails, aud, in their composition j plush, plays a conspicuous part. A half mourning fan lu\p a flight of swallows on a black satin ground, mounted on sticks of ebony nnd silver. Gold is extensively used on handsome bonnets of dark velvet, in the shapo of pins nnd clasps of various styles. Ivory combs are among coiffuro novel ties, nnd also silver circles, which end’ln a star-like ornament at each end. Artistic costumes have these leading features : Antique bodices, high, stiff and elaborate fraises, nnd leg-o’-muttou and puffed sleeves. Much uncut jet, attached to laces, and arranged upon tho sides of fronts of skirts, and also iu wst shapes upon borl- icoH ot dra-Hi'*-, are among the novelties. The bodiucs of the humh ucstimport ed habits are elegant in li-_and finish, an«l they are fastened lip the front witli extensively Imndsome buttons of silver or fcpi sfopal clyjfcb to-day at 11 A. M. * S'rri<'«’nt tho Il.ipti.t anil ill'tho,' cbnrcheH, imirning aotl evening, at the ieo at ISlmboth obi.roll, Ant Sabball. [a fpnu- liaty, Ittit Setdlon by J. S. Cone?: Ex- niiiiojitlQIiby.I. H-lIayivooil; Or4in..ti«n J'rayer by It. \V. itoaaey; Charge an.I 1’res.ntation of Bible by Dr. G. F. Cuap- er; G. W JMabry, Bespondentforclinreh. ’ . V . Pn.t.r.l Chance. | ThcG.iIntnbna Knipiirtr Sun ofTitts- <lay li,K the following in reference to the piist.ihjchfmgo in this city ■ In aeeoriianb# with tbo order of things ill tho Smith Georgia Conference, ltev. ,!•(). A. Conk, pastor of St. Luke church, has served hia timo out, and it became necessury to send him to a neiv lloldof labor, ilo baa beon aasigned to the work at America , and as soou as lie can con* ■vcnienlly do an. will remove tl.ero with his family; the rm^»!pr«e- . ,1 tin. Miillmcnt of lire people in this city :. |„w .lays ago ivti. .1 it "as atate.l tiiat no man had been held iu l.ig'ii r es teem by all, regardless of denominational Mews, that this most excellent gentle man. While they raise no word of com- plaint, it is with much sadness il.at they will bid him ROod-byo. and a .“God ideas y.m"'Wilf<o)low him to big Sew homo. cllt(lte .|. It is gratifying .to know that tho ap pointment of Mr. Walker Lewis, of Amer icas, who is to be the successor of Mr. Cook, gives general satisfaction to the church. It was the expresaod desire of ii large number that such should be thu case, and they are to be congratulated that their wish has been complied with and that they are to et » minister of ability nud one of excellent * moral char- in ter. He is a young man with a sniall family a wife and child—and is said to lio one the most brilliant speakers in tlie Conference. t For kale, 1 now offer. Household and Kitchen Furniluro for sale at a reduced rale. Those wishing to purchase auy of tho id,ore n,lined articles, will save money by calling to see uie. dedii-iw Geo. S. Watts. 1 ; rf, raw AHSWBIIS. Under the above caption we ,hal) try undnuswor tho p.estioni that arc asked ns both verbally and orally, from lime to time. Wo shall be glad to bear from all of our snnscribcrH, and when we make any mistakes, please point them out. Amkiiiots, Dec. 14, 1HH1. “DBAK RecORoXU : fsip you enlighten me n's td who “t'ldOne’' Wo#? Htftc heard hwuuotml imtl npokiiii of,so oftuu tuat I nm anxious to know wbo ; anA what sue "•< k AiS “Cliione” was tlio daughter of Dadc- lion, iu tho tiuio of Apollo, and was loTrd by Mnoury and Apollo, but whom Juno got angry at for presuming to ho as beau tiful ns Apollo, and thorcroro transform ed hor into u hawk. The moral you can draw from this is evident: Never be jeal ous of any ono who i« more beautiful than yon, and never imagine yonnreas bcuutiful ns anybody. Ki.t.ayim.E, Dec. 13, 1881. Am a great danoer, but my parents ob ject and say it is against tho rules of the church, and is therefor8sinful. Oan auU will you give me any information that will tend todiapel.this prejudice—furl think it is nothing inure, * Kate. It h a well-worn and oft-repented sub ject, but we will'try and help yon to the best of onr ability. Dancing has been in dulged in for centuries, being indulged in by Bishops Lalore «io 12th century, but gradually f.dling out of use. Wo can soo no great burn iaU, unless it j* car ried too far. Wc would advise you h* be careful, however, with whom you wince. Wc would like to hoar from our ministers on this subject, on H iinot clearly bn- derstood by tho young pcoplo generally. Amkkicus, Dtc. 15, 1831- ilK^UH! n: Who tlie mo^t boauliful young holy, anit-whois the hamlsoiuest gentleman in Auicrioua ? Hahiiy. Wo hardly think there is any use in our expresMPg an opinion ns to vboin the most beautiful youug lady is, for, if wc am not greatly mistaken, dnr c<Ares- pondent thinks that a oertaiu College Hill belfe is moro beautiful than the sun, I’rolty liltlo jackets of black Jersey cloths are imported for young ladies aud misses, aud are completed by triple col lars of red Jersey cloth. A round bridal fan of white satin has a bordering of point lace, and iu tlie ccn- trois n smiling .Cupid carrying a snow- white bird to ugoldeu uest, built in.the heart of a rose bush. In buying a uew dress of any wool fab ric, it ; i • more economical to have it of one mat rial, reserving the combinations of two materials for renovating partly worn costumes. One of the prettiest fans for evening dress this season is in very pale pink os trich feathers mounted on sticks of pale, ro?e>bued pearl, tho feathers and sticks matching precisely in hue. It is mournful to seo women with broad faces, nnd whose years might teach them wiedom, stick on the jaunty little feather turbans that only a fresh, young and pretty face should wear. Settle TTp I Persons indebted to mo will please come forward nud settle ns I am deter mined to close up my old hooks by tlip 1st of January. By giving this your im mediate attention you will save cost and trouble. I mean wlint I say. L. B. BOHWOHTH. December 18, 1881. Dissolution Notice. The Ann or M. A SMITH & 111(0. is thu day it last;] vc«l by mutual codm lit. M. A. Smith retiring. Tbo bnulness will bo carrlctl on nt Ihoold »tnn<l lijr tho>uce«FHor, (W. A. Smith.) All the liabilities of fcfmitli A Pro., ami all account* duo thorn wil bo •dtl«l sod collected by W. A. HMITH. ?mitiivir.i.i. Oa., December 5, 1851. + . » At l contemplate moving from Koulbwcst (Jn., I have cloned outmv Interest In tho Drujr btuim»*a tomv brother, W. A. Smith, ami <l«*lro to rot urn thnnk* to my old fVlemlfl for thu very Hbcrnlpn* tronnao IsMtowed dnrtmr ny carter la the Droit bu-incM, aud toinmond them to W. A. Smith, a member of nnd saceexrorto the old Arm. Very respect fully, AL A. SMITH. HMHUTII.1.K, Ua., December 5.1HM1. Uo'crrin* to lh<-above notices, I a* I* formvwlf a cintinuanre of the tsvois of the old friends of Smith k Bro„ as well ns the kind remomhranre ol the trade in general. Having au experience of eleven year* in tin* Drug htisinrs*, and having cannbed with a'l Ih* laws (("VeinlnK DrOpitlsts and riiannnccutlstH, I pronounce a y»elf coui|kj- Icnt to conduct tbo business on a safe idsn. I shall endeavor to xintlaln iho rejniiatlonof thu old linn for fidr and honorabludruliniu. HoIIcI'Iiir the patronage of tho public, heretofore so gcncsiitiljr bestowed, 1 remain, very respectfnilv, W. A. 8M1TII. SMtTirrttLr, Oa , Docemlxr A, isbi. w3 MET TO LOAN mm For lVo to Ten Yntrx. IT KKMIT PkR CKXT IXTkllKKT, PAY. it il|.wnril. II[".11 imi.rov.'.? anil .-nilIv.it.-.l Intid , . | >1. the nnml fertlls countiss of the South. and we are informed that she lias the thin! the actual value tliu Mmurity Job Work, ■\Yc liaverosoivedtliomaurial nKcasary <”.iy. A llirscli, Ca|>t. Gao. ( 8. Mutts, to Jo Riin.l job work in ijaiuk tiiuc, anil i .lii.l^r D- B. .Jlirrcll, Dr k 1>. Iliuklc arc now roaily to uak« contracts. Xi in« | anil Dr. K. 4 KUri.lg* Eoniposa tliu vb- on your orilers, gentl-hisn. anJ ve will riuus committees, fill them quicker, <l„ the work ns cheap. j TLf t ~ t Xrw J ami Rut nut aa nice a job as any office in |, ol ,' H( ^aWpliv‘r the State of Georgia. ’ J* . < | .kHMCw^ShalM as M 14 a»airt- nanroad^teeideu.. r . ,j JJ^^c^.licH a|tki>fobnAin SfitnrJay ntornlnR, .boot two o-eloek, t W “ ™ "■« "**»•» aeeoniumJalii.n was coming MJ * ^ ,. ut ' y , u ,, oiH , y from Macon, preceded by & freight train * . . . i a ji fc>4 nr „i running on the suuio scbciUlle'.ltb. frnni ; " l " c e K a ?' ' . . , train met with an accident at Green*. l«ruse bis *•«£“» u ^ 1 " Mill, which caused it to bo abandoned , ben, being > , „ ttDglnand good b okmg. and delayed tbo n< commodution so that it did not reach Americus until aftor the j passenger train. The accident was cutis- ; iiollilny woods, cl by the engine of the front train cat-; f : y % HnlItJ.iifjt'oilob’^’veniie, Ims a t!ng’lmi«c from the train and running I yvVll SclAleil slock of holiday ahead for wood, when the brakes not be- H#-hr sul 1 iat lbw. r pi ices iu,! Set the train run into tbo engine. Ul . m t . v ,. r i„ f, r „ i-tfercd in this oily, breaking the tender. Some America* '|'| lt .y miHl t be closcl out, and bo is going pass-ngors who wire ibus obliged to L | ltfu i|,em oul. cost t ‘ " ■ ' - will Im> tirade No luturu conditions except nipt payment of Interest, pilucipsl nnd tax* * iBALILOW HOUSE W. II.CLAY, Proprietor, 1 Amoriouiu, I will decl0-2\v get tho best of bargains spend tlie night in a cold and eomfort- lc:!s el l coach, felt like bWing railroads iu general and tlio K,.ntbffC v tcrn in par ticular. . u - A Five Itoom Dnelllug for ltcut. A nice bouse anil lot Ifl'tlie most ill- | sir.diic part of the cily l. fur rent. Mi. Tllallk- ...„ bis pat runs for past favors, be invites tnem and all others b> call nnd examine ids Stock. .Ucld-dt ' , • MAIUttr.l). On Thursday, the Utb. nt the re>t- denco of the bride’s pareuls, ten miles southeast of Americas, by •!. -se Slaliiag'. ater. Apply at once to this M. G.. Mr. Hun z FtlliiV decld .Tt I E. l’AUKF.It. . . ,,, .... tie rssde (or itlx.d iiertod, eruisii. Hi same opinion uf liarry. Amkhii ls, Dec. 14, 1881. F.tirnin ltbOoKDKii: Who is tbo best ..... , , , w iltzer in the city ? Do. UTr.m j SjSMSfatZ Vou do not state whether yon moan n t» |.repay, eqnitahlo lady or a gentleman. As yet wc nre Hit- ( able to form au opinion. but aro inclined ) ««f purity, to think a cert,dll Lieutenant is ns good R „,, ln B> Sjfta as they scare np among the gentlemen; I liaoember till. test, whilo of thu younqlaJies, well—we woi toll, it u»i«ht bo.la^r n |<*n* litoa .Votes, , • ^ ° PeouiMlriui new evening ilrcssos. Dress skirts grow shorter un«l fuller. Shell jewelry U foshiouable in Paris. Gro-graiue<l ijilks arc to be revived. | Chamois loathor gloves nre much worn, i Maris Amoinctto polonaises-aro much j revive*!. ' Spanish lace flounces are diapetl on j cloaks. . i .- Ostrich plumes ornaau*ut dresses as | well as bonnets. * . .-■* »* J Puffed sleeve.i iind high rnffsaroon tli .esthetic dresses. Watteau pleats are making their ap pearance on basques and overskirts, Hath wrappers aro made of white blankets with blue borders, and arc mo,t I ' rJS&’^ ASo.ith’. toe, Hmr. TDques of pore white feathers nre ox- [ ’ u\*jUU qaisltely pretty, and ar^ worn only by ( ~ yonng girls. Wurth is using gathered hia-od Honn- ces .is triimuiug to tlresses. All his latent softs show tills style. , p 8p.d8r.tloi,. in ltcd plush bonnets nr bats, adorned ; qiiKKV *NJE AND kaht lake: with flaring red feathers, held by large, j wr nliy atlu. r orth. si.i4.rn .lyW, u, mo.nr.e4 old-laabkoiud paste bilekl choice of a few eccentric hidi Ncvor in the history of Americas 1ms there been sneh a luisre stock of Watolaes, Oloolss. Jewelry. •Silverware, If w; If VMVW 1 m! Wi jijns. Musical Instriinunts, Etc. Am. as is to be found nt the Jew elry and Musie store of James Frirker. All goods - S'viAlUiiiliS J* Alii larked Down. Nt> excuse lor not buying a MUST A hLMKST l‘LAX 111 mature tllllt is ill t T i lislcgll I J - WCltll giv- ing or Keeping. Lur^eaud .\icelv FiUcd Sample Rooms' tilvo u.« IWni ns,l b. oinvlu, r.l. Will gOfl It.Do t.ov." twamliv alt Cm i i a 1 1 • 1 ; trouble to sliow i ■skis. j DR. D. P. HOLLOWAY, CaUand aeo )>|iq ©xseu if yi«i • | o £3 3\r TI S T ! don’t wish to buy,- No one Udl take more trouble la ex- Americus, Ua. AKCHITBCT’CTitE. '«•/«» . . dill Lotii vuBf lantv M**i 1 A-ldfM • If..». rt/>AW, ArrfclUvt, , IVi.IV.l2in Aunt!e*u, U* hibiting bis wares, ABE COMING TOO. Epergncs, Jarilincrres, Ctu-tl Ito- coivrrs, Dr.issing Cases, Toilet Sets, Cutis and .Saucers, Smo king Stands, Vases in real Mnjolicn, Plain, Crackled E tidied Glass and China, Mnjolica Perry, Egg, Salad, Picklu aud Fruit I)idies, Also, Plates, Tea f’?U, , Pitchers, Japanese ISrnekcts, (.'ard Hcccivcrs, Waiters, Powder and Tobacco Iloxen, P ntloliof, Papftrii s, Paiiel Pictures, Etc., Etc. Ilnudsoinc Picture Frames in Satin Velvet, Toys in China and Glass, Dinner and Tea Sets for the little lolks,etc. DOLLS! DOLLS! And cradles to rook them in, and hats to put on them, liraeclcls Necklaces, and all kinds'of Fancy Jewelry nnd Ornaments, Roll Plate Ilracelcts, Pins nnd Ear- Rings, Toilets, Mats nnd Tidies, Zephyr nnd ot|icr materials lor .fan cy work. BASKETS. rUHBES, SILK HANDKER CHIEFS nnd ninny other HOLIDAY GOODS. Everybody invited to come anil buy Hull#,pools HI — AND—? . hi* J^.4 •/ C'ssSjt r t| i .’U **i.m* *r !vm4 wi* -*«p m) »» c -•* CAI.LAND SEETHF.M,’ THE LIVE UHOCKHH IH Forfl & Co. (OTIIM.I'.Ti: STOCK 1'OIt I SSI. ’ HEAVY AND FANUIM mm coons ash tames. - ■•/. < t \. <T ’i A FAVORITE HltANDS OF Tobaccos tSe Cigars I1EMEMBKU THE PLACE. * l.u iuar Ut. « Americas. «n. M. H. Ford & Co.