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XiOOAIi OOIjUMN.
H. C. STOREY, Local Editor.
ITEMS AND IDEAS
—“Chic" has a bad case of the chills.
—The hotel registers weie all full Wed
nesday.
—Bead the advertisements, “Old" and
“New," on our inside pages.
—The Newt says a good many bets are
on in Albany in regard to the race for
Governor.
—Evans & Harwell have a nobby new
sign in front of their grocery. Mr. Lea-
raon did the work.
—It is delicately hinted that Gov. Col
quitt came to Americus for another pur
pose than to make a speech.
—“8. A. 8." of Ellaville, will find tho
communication sent us in next week’s
Kkcordkii. We are crowded this week.
—As “Chic” prophesied, the {esthetic
craze has reached here, and now we may
look for knee breeches and sunflower
bouquets.
—Something must be the matter with
the Lumpkin Independent. For three
weeks we have failed to receive it. Did
tho storm wash you away, Harrison.''
—F. E. Burke, successor to First
National Dink, Americus On , will buy
farming or titular lands fur parties desir
ing to invest or settle in Georgia.
—The Griffin Aeiet wants a printer, and
one that will not want a claim oA the re-
THE GREAT TRIO.
Stephens, Ilerdeman and Colqnttt.
Owing to his feebleness Mr. Stephens
was not able to come up from Albany on
Monday, as was first announced, but came
Tuesday afternoon, at which time he was
met at the depot by the reception cmu-
mittee appointed for that purpose from
various districts hi the country, and es
corted to the Lawn. The c lored brass
band was engaged for the occasion, and
the Light Infantry turned out to honor
him. Arriving at the Barlow the pro
cession was halted and Col. A. 8. Cutts
presented the Americus Light Infantry to
Mr. Stephens, he responding in « short
little speech. While in the carriage ho j
was the recipient of au enormous beauti
ful bouquet from Indies of the Barlow
House. After the presentation he was
driveu to the Lawn behind four of Prince's
magnificent greys.
Col. Hardeman and Gov. Colquitt ar
rived also on Tuesday, and while hero
were the guests of J. M. Simmons and J.
B. Hinkle respectively.
At 10 o’clock Wednesday morning the
grove south of tho depot begau to fill up,
but it was after 11 o’clock before the dis-
tinguished visitors made their appear
ance. At that time the audience was es
timated from 800 to 1200 people.
At 11:20 Hon. Dupont Guerry intro
duced Mr. Stephens to the assembly in a
Wanted.
Two cash boys. Apply to
J. Waxeluaum & Co.
The Club.
“The Club" meets at the residence of
Mr. R. T. Byrd this (Friday) night.
School Opening.
Last Monday the public schools open
ed with the best attendance in the white
department that they have yet opened to.
The number was 288, The colored
schools were not so well attended as for
merly, probably on account of the cot
ton season.
Reliable Informstlou.
If any one desires reliable information
about Southwest Georgia the garden
spot of the State, let him write, enclosing
stamp, to F. E. Burke, successcr to First
National Bank. Americus, Ga.
Stephens’ Reception,
Hon. Alex Stephen* received ladies of
this city Tuesday afternoon at the Lawn.
Thursday morning he was called upon
by gentlemen at the residence of Mnj.
Speer between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. We
under-tand he had mnny calls.
an hour Stephens spoke. At the begin
ning he requested that perfect silence
should be observed as was very weak. T.»
those on tho seats he could be distinctly
heard, bat outside his words ooutd not
be distinguished, although his voice
could be heard some distance. His ut
terances at first were received in silence
ceipts of the office for his labor. It scorns [ ulmost oppressive, but as he warmed up
Iu Hawkin’* Sew Building
Can be found the firm of Wooten A
Ford, who take particular pains in fill
ing orders for plantation supplies. They
. .. , . | also have a good line of fancy groceries,
very oiithuniiulic speech, un.l for ..bout frel(llt ncnt olmm . Po | ita nc .
that it would not bo n bad idea to import
a few.
—Si Hawkins will soon branch out in
the fine cigar business, and if he keeps
anythlog as good as the otio we sampled
yestordav, he can find a ready sale for
them.
—The Republican seems to have a mon
opoly in its opinion that “trade issues”
Hre advertising frauds, judging from the
way the prominent business men take
space in our trade issue.
—Our new safe has arrived, and now
our delinquent subscribers need not be
afraid that we cannot take care of their
small change. Frst, however, we would
like to collect enough to pay the freight
on it.
—F. E. Burke, successor to First
National Bank, Americus, Ga., will give
any desire information about the farming
resoui ces of Georgia to Northern or
Western farmers. Write him, enclosing
a stamp for repty.
—The State Temperance Executive Com
mittee sent us about a pound of matter
that they “would esteem a favor should
it be inserte 1.” Should they confine them
selves to a few articles we would be liap-
- py to accommodate them, but we can’t
put it in by the page.
PERSONA!* PARAGRAPHS.
Mr. J. C. Honey is in had sick with
the chills.
Mrs. 8. C. Cooper returned Monday
night from an extended visit ^n Macon.
Bennie Dunbar returned Wednesday
from his summer visit in North Georgia.
Mr. Henry McClosky. of Athens, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Eugene Hawkins,
in this city.
Gov, Colquitt and Col. Thos. Harde
man Warded the up train Wednesday
afternoon for their homes.
Capt. O. D. Burnette, who has been
visiting in Atlanta fox. a week or s->. re
turned homo yesterday.
Miss Eva Flotard, who has been visit
ing relatives here during the summer, left
the first of this week for her home in
Jacksonville, Fla.
Maj. Win. l’harr, a well known com
mercial traveler from Louisville, was in
town Wednesday, and for a whole mo
ment he paralyzed the colored brass band
with his tin whistler and the tune of
“Dixie.”
I«llllc Detestable*.
A few weeks ago English sparrows
made their appearance in this city.and al
ready they have caused much annoyance,
and we add. several cuss words. Tho little
things seem to have a particular spite
against mocking birds, or else tho mock
ing birds have prejudice against the spar
rows, for where tho sparrows are you can
never find mockingbirds in that vicinity.
One family in town, who lrnvo a splendid
grove of trees, formerly had nightly vis
itations from the mocking birds, and
their singing was a source of much enjoy
ment ; but since tho sparrows huve come
the mocking birds no longer appear, and
during the evenings those detestable lit
tle things can be seen flying among the
trees. We think every small boy in town
shonid be armed with a rubber gun, and
allowed fall right td kill all he can of
them. It would not be long before they
would be running and then our beautiful
singers would return.
Landis Bugsies*
Those in want of buggies, harness,
horses, mules, cows, hogs, are directed
to the advertisement of N. G. A J. K.
Prince, who have just received a large
stock of Landis buggies of all styles and
harness at all prices, in which they offer
bargains. What they don't know about
buggies and harness is not worth know
ing, and their knowledge extends to
horses, males and other live stock, which
they have for sale. They run the finest
livery stable in the South and are always
ready to turn out a handsome rig.
«P11 *use after applause greeted him. Ho
arraigned the Republican party for the
terrible burdens of taxation im»;osed up
on the people, and showed up the folly
of the present internal r. veuue tax; how
the Republican party led l»y its graceless
lenders, bud played -everything into the
hands of the monopolists.
Mr. Stephens was followed by South
western Georgia’s favorite son, Col. Thos.
Hardeman, and he made the atidieuce
one of his characteristic and iuirnitoble
speechrs. He kept his hearers in a roar
of opplause and delight. During his dis
course he showed up Independentism in
its true colors, much to his listeners sat
isfaction and amusement. He made a
grand speech, and his eloquence will do
much toward soothing the unpneifted ele
ment among tho Democrats
Gov. Colquitt then took the stand for a
few remarks, but ns it wns Into aud none
had had dinner yet, his remarks were
short and to tho p>»int. He is a cool and
easy talker, and seldom appenls to the
voter’s passion or prejudice, but calmly
reasons with him in regaid to his actions.
He entertains, as well as instructs, those
who listen to him, and it wns with regret
that many of those present left when he
finished.
Altogether, it was one of those days
that will not soon be forgotten by our
people, for those that were here heard
three of the best men in the State—Steph
ens, Hardeman and Colquitt.
Llpplucott.
Lippincott’s Magazine for October is
at hand, and in its general make up is
one of tho best of the year. The open
ing illustrated nrticle, ;“Norfolk, Old and
New/’ by Cans. Barr Todd, is an inter
esting one and should be especially so
to Southern readers, who keep posted as
to the South’s progress. Annie Porter
gives a description of her “Escapo from
the Flood,” being a very vivid account
of the ovei flow of the Mississippi. Oth
er papers m ike this number fully up to
its usual interest.
IfNarihcru or \Vc*t*ru Farmer*
Do sire to know I ow cheap valuable
farms in Southwest Georgia, can be pur
chased, we advise them to nddress F.
E. Burke, successor to First National
Bank, Americus. Go.
Headquarter*.
Hcadqnartcrs is generally supposed to
be the place to go when yon want to get
things nt first hand niul at lowest prices,
and we are sure our renders will find this
correct when they go to the store of Glov
er A Perry, adjoining the Opera House,
for there they will find a largq stock of
meat, flonr, salt, bagging, ties, and gro
ceries generally. Their motto is good
goods and low prices, and by adhering
to it they have not only built up n large
business, but linvo established a reputa
tion for honorable dealing that makes
their customers always confident of get
ting value received for their money.
They call especial attention to kerosene
oil, gunpowder, shot and matches, being
agents for the manufacturers of these
goods. In making your purchases don’t
forgot Headquarters.
Stephens, Hardeman and Colqnttt
did not stop at Capt. W. E. Taylor's res
taurant on Cotton Avenue, but if they
had they would have fared well, for he
sets a fine table end sets out fine liquors.
He runs a fine stock of fancy groceries
and also deals in fish and oysters. When
you want anything in his line you will
miss it if you do not call on him.
The Big Four*
This is not a^minstrel show, but a show
of the finest stock of dry goods, carpets,
bats, shoes and sewing machines you ev
er saw, and is run by Dans & Callaway,
al the old Granberry corner. It is open
at all hours of the day and you are invi
ted to caU and see it. They are both cour
teous gentlemen and will take pleasure
in showing you their stock and selling
you anything yon may want in their line.
coimnoduting clerks are always ready to
wail on you. 8ee their advertisement.
Aeattictlc Party.
An aesthetic party will be given at the
residence of Mr. G. M. Hay next Tues
day night for the benefit of the Episco
pal church. A small admittance fee will
be charged. Refreshments will be serv
ed, ah 1 music will be had to entertain
those present. Particulars will bo given
in our Sunday issue.
Ilnrrold, Johuiou A Co.
Is one of the oldest, ns it is one of the
largest, firms in Americus. They deal in
plantation supplies, steam engine*, agri
cultural implements, and run a large
brick cotton warehouse. They are en
ergetic, enterprising business men and
have built up a large trade by keeping
wlwt the people want.
, Sudden Death.
H. T. Cheney, more familiarly known
in this vicinity as “Cap,” died very sud
denly in Montezuma Tuesday night. Ho
was taken ill on Monday morning. For
months past he has made his headquar
ter.* in this city, and has been traveling in
tbe adjoining counties,selling the rights of
his patent sub-soil plows. He was an
eccentric man, and no one knows wbero
he was from. His remain were buried
in Montezuma.
Northern or Western Capitalists
Desiring salt and gilt edge Investments,
paying 8 per annum let them address
F E. Burke, successor to. First National
Bank, Americus, On, for some of his
Farm Mortage Loans. He handles only
first class loans. We can recommend
them.
Colquitt aud the Telegraph.
Gov. Colquitt most unmercifully scored
tbe Macon Telegraph in his speech Wed
nesday. Why lie did so is best known
to himself and that paper. Sinco the
Telegraph and Mr. Stephens have found
that their interests nro identical. Editor
Lamar has put in many a good word for
Democracy, and in our opinion it would
not be best to arouse that journal to vin
dictiveness again.
Thiols Noticed at the Late Talk.
Will Hooks and Levi Tower made good
looking mounted marshals Tuesday. We
never had any idea they were so good
looking.
This was Stephens’ first visit to Ameri
cus to speak, and great curiosity on all
sides to see him. When he was seen,
though, everybody seemed disappointed,
We are not prepared to say why.
Wednesday morning tho streets were
crowded with wagons,and before and after
the speaking trade was lively. Many
business men bless Stephens for coming.
The universal verdict was that it was
horrible hot.
The committee had a well selected
place, and lind it fixed up nicely.
Pretty girls lined the streets without
number.
The “color line" seemed to have been
drawn tightly, for very few negroes w
in town. Wo heard one negro asking
another if “anybody wns running 'gainst
Stephens ?”
During the time that Mr. Stephens was
talking, a crowd of children conducted
themselves in sucli n manner as to arouse
the enmity of those people in that neigli
borhood who wished to lienr tho speech.
Several times the children were spoken
to, but it did no good. If parents cannot
bring or send well behaved children
to such places, it ni gh 1 be a good idea to
let them remain nt home.
Col. Tlios. Hnrdcmnn's fine appearance
on tho platform was the subject of much
flattering comment. You didn't hear any
ono soy that they wouldn’t vote for him
The Mortgage Farm Loan*
Negotiated by F. E. Burke, successor
to First National Bank, Americus, Ga.
arc known in the Eastern states as the
best and most reliable paying invest
ments offered. They are gilt edge nml
always paid promptly.
PLAIN
-ABOUNDING IN-
ClothlUR aud D«*y Good*.
S. Cohen, Jr., has just rcturnod from
New York with nn immense stock of dry
goods, clothing, etc., which lie has open
ed out in his store onForsy*h street, and
is offering nt lowest prices. He has also
brought with him a fine lot of cloths,
which he is prepared to make up to order
nt low prices. You will miss n bargain
if if yon fail to examine his stock and
prices before purchasing.
Wagon* and Buggies,
By reference to the advertisement of J.
W. Harris & Co., tho Cotton Avenno
hardware merchants, it will bo seou that
they have added to their general lino of
hardware a stock of wagons and buggies,
harness and saddles, which they are of
fering at bargains, Tho honorable char
acter of this firm is a sufficient guarantee
that the goods they offer are what they
represent and well worthy of inspection.
Cull and see them when in want of any
thing in their lino.
Bleeping aud Eating.
We direct attention to the card of G. M.
Hay, manufacturer of the celebrated
Quadruple Bed Spring, than which no
better has been invented. Mr. Hay is al
so a dealer in oysters, fish and fruit, and
liis soven years experience in tho business
has given him great advantages. He gets
his fish and oysters direct from the Sa
vannah. Jacksonville and Cedar Keys fish
eries and is thus enabled to guarantee
them fresh and sound. His oranges he
gets direct from the grove, thus securing
them fresh.
Special Nolle*.
I renew the offer of my services to nil
who may need and desiro tho skillful per
formance of nny Dent il operation. My
record as a Dentist iu Americus during
the past 12 years I offer as guarantee of
future faithfulness. And my friends who
are iu arrears for past service will con
fer on me a special favor, by paying ine
during the next JOduyi*, I need and shall
expect the money. Respect fully.
W. 1\ Buitr,. I) ntist.
Ameiicns, Ga., Sept. 22,1882. tf.
All New.
That mean* everything the new grocery
firm, Evans A Harwell, have. They have
lately opened a now store on Forsyth st.,
and they propose by fair and squaro deal
ing to supply, tho* peoplo of Sumter
aud adjoining counties with groceries
and provisions. They don’t pretend to
bo anything big, but they do claim to
sell first class goods, and if you will give
them a trial they will soon convince you.
They keep on hand Hereford's self-rais
ing bread preparation, which they in
vito the ladies to try, and nlso their
Lawrenceburg patent flour, which they
know to be good and will give sat sfac-
tion. They are straagera to our people,
and respectfully ask that they be given
a fair trial. Read their advertisements
in another column.
A Plain Talk.
That is what our fanner friends like
when they go to buy their supplies. Har
ris, James A Williford are plain business
men, and don’t waste time in crying tbe
merits of their goods, but when it comes
to selling them they nre found as cheap
as the cheapest They do a general mer.
chandise and grocery business, and keep
everything in their line, sp that you never
have to leave their store to complete your
list of supplies. They are agents for Dn-
pont’s celebrated brands of gunpowder.
In the way of bagging they have the Lud
low and Double Anchor, weighing 2j
ponnds to the yard, and as they want to
get rid of their Dixie bagging, they will
sell it at way down prices. They are also
agents for tbe Gossypium Phospho Guano,
the best for com and cotton. Deal with
them and they will please yon.
The Old Corner.
Tbe store room on Forsyth ktreet and
public square has long been associated in
tho minds of the peoplo with that of dry
goods, and to-day T. Wheatley sustains
tho reputation of tho old corner by offer
ing in it a stock of dry goods, fancy
goods, novelties, clothing, etc., that for
beauty, stylo and quality cannot be sur
passed. Ho 1ms lately returnod from
Now York, whoro ho purchased u heavy
stock, bnying them at such figures as en
ables biui to offer his customers tho best
goods for tho least money. Tho ladies
will bo especially pleased in looking over
his selection of dres* and fancy goods, for
thoy embrace all tho latest novelties and
aro beautiful in pattern. Mr. Wheatley
does not do business upon the “blowing''
plan, but aims to merit patronage by
by honorable dealing, and our readers
will always find it to their advantage to
call and examine bis stock before making
their purchases.
An Old Firm aud a Now Building, j
J. W. Sheffield’A Co’s business got to bo i
such an extensive affair that it was fonnd i
that a now and larger building would !
have to be erected to hold their stock. I
This week, through our advertising col
umns, they announce that they hofie to be
moved into it nbout tho 15th of October,
but in tho meantime they are prepared to
give you bargains. They have four ear
loads of wagons, from 1 to 6 horse, which
they can sell at Mucon and Coluinbns
prices. They handle a fine lot of carriages
and nre prepared to sell them as cheap as
good carriages can be sold nt. By fair
and honest dealing this firm has built up
a trade that is equal to any south of At
lanta. and by buying in enormous quanti
ties they get goods proportionately cheap*
When you need anything in tho way of
hardware, stoves, crockery or house fur
nishing goods don't fail to coll on them.
F. E. Burke.
Successor to First National Bank,
Americus, Ga., cau supply Mortgage
Farm Loans in any amount from 6200 10
65000 running from three to five years
and drawing 8 percent per annum, pay
able semi-annually. If yon have money
to investe where it will be safe and in
terest paid promptly write him.
Harris, James and Williford
Arc Plain Ilusiucss Men, Dealing in niicIi Solid and SnlMtan-
tial facts an
GROCERIES Al PROVISIORS,
Boots, Shoes and General Merchandise,
and it is of these things they propose to say a few words. Our
aim is to satisfy our customers and increase our trade by selling
GOOD GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES,
KEEPING OX HAND A FULL STOCK OF
Sugar, Coffee and Tea, best brands of Flour,
Sniokea and Salted Meats, Lard, Canned
Goods, Cheese, Crackers, Bagging
and Ties, Shoes, Jeans and
SUCH OTHER AIITICI.ES AS A PLANTER NEEDS.
We Want Your Trade!
and if keeping a good stock and fair dealing will secure it, we
feel cogfident of securing our share of it. We expect to keep
our customers solely by making it to their interest to trade with
us. We want every reader ol the Recorder to regard this
as a special invitation to him to call and see us.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED
Grossypmm Pliosplio!
The best furtili/er for com and cotton that has been sold in
this market, as hundreds of planters of this section will testify.
We arc now ready to take orders for the fall trade. “Oriole,
ami other brands of fertilizers for sale. You will find us always
ready to give you a cordial welcome at the old stand,
Oornor of Cotton Axonuo and Xiomar St..
Harris, James & Williford.
Amoriuu, September 23, I88?.m3
Americus Fair Association.
Fifth. Fszhibitiexi
AMERICUS FAIR ASSOCIATION
WILL COMMENCE ON-
Tuesday, October 24,1882,
AND CONTINUE FOUR DAYS.
GRAND DISPLAY OF
Agricultural Products,
Fruits, Flowers,
Stock, Poultry,
Machinery and
Fine Arts, Etc.
Speoial Attractions for Baob Say I
We anticipate a finer show and a larger crowd than we have
ever had.
Reduced Railroad Fare.
The Kailroad has agreed to issue tickets good, for the lour
days at two cents a mile each way, or four cents a mile for the
round trip from any station on the road, and will also return
free all articles for exhibition having paid full freight coming.
Coin,© One X ©oxa@ AXL X
and bring your wives and your little ones to see the progress
we arc making in Agriculture, in Machinery, in Stock, etc.
Large Premiums Offered in Every Department
Call for Premium lists at the office of the Secretary, when
further information will gladly be furnished. Remember the
time, Tuesday, October 24th—for four days.
John Windsor, President
J. W. Wheatley, Secretary.