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Americus Recorder.
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AT T O S If E y AT LAW,
Americus, Sumter County, : : T s Ga,
Office, old Pint National Bank,
Prompt attention given to all buslnes<ontra«t*d.
TERMS—All claims (kom (80 or under, |8.
from f 30 to fOOO, ten per cent.; over $500, seven
per eent. No charges unless collections are made.
May lint, ^TV
DOCTORS.
Dr. 0. B. BAINES,
SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN
Jfltrs his professional services, with an rxperi*
eneeof 20 .rears, to the people of Americus and
vicinity. Offlee over Davis Sc. Callaway's Store, lies
Idence at corner of Jackson and Church streets.
Calls will receive prompt attention. lauSflll
DR. C. A. BROOKS,
AMEIUCU8, GA.
Calls left at Davenport's drug store will receive
prompt attention. Will be found "
t night at
ornerLee an
may 58m.
Dr. D.P. HOLLOWAY,
DENTIST,
AMERICUS, GA.
Work equal to the best. Cash rates as low as
Li-loweM. Try him an., bo convinced. Office
ever Davenport 4c Son's drug store. aprtOtf
MISCELL ANEO VS.
ISTell FioKett,
TALBOTTON, .... GEORGIA
WUI do Plastering, Brickwork and Housework
Calsotnine a specialty. Repairing dona. Ordsra
promptly attended to. & %at=‘. oct2tf
Jowrs’ Improved Cotton Seed
From which has been mado
50 BALES ON 20 AGEES,
. Can be procured at
J. W. Harris & Co,’s Hardware S
AMERICUS, GA.
li.S.L,
CAPITAL PRIZE, SISO.OOO.
“ We it, hereby certify ileal ue
the arrangement, for all the r
Sttmv-Annual Drawings of Tl
State Lottery Company,and in
age and eonttol the Drawings' tJtemuiees
and that the same are condueUdwUhhSi.
etty. faxrneu, and in good faithtoicard all
partui, und ue authome the Company to
‘ mth facsimile, of our
in He adteriitementt.'-
Louisiana hiatel-Lottery Company.
Incorporated in 1808 for M years by the Legisla-
U nl^ uf Ndncutlonal and Charitable purposes—
with a capital of #l,t)00,000-to which a reserve
fu»a .1 ov.r ,560,000 hu .lncs boon nidrt!
as made a part of the ptpsent State Constitution
-Joptcd December 2d, A. D., 1879.
VnmbcrDrswIuffi
will take place monthly. I: never scalet or putt-
Look at the following Distribution: 1
100th Grand Monthly
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Extraordinary Somi-Annnal Drawing
,n •wrsaa^.saft,. 1 ? sr
Under the personal superviei, m and manage
Gon. O.T. BaurcK.rd, of Louisiana, and
Gon* Jubsl A. Early, of Virginia.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $130,000.
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UBT OK MKKS.
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POWDER
2 LA It OK PRIZES OF
4 I. A RUB PRIZES OF
20 PRIZES OF
10.00.. 20, OM
A,000.. 20,000
1,0 0.. 20,000
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Kdward J. Miller.
C, Honc.McC.il,
Monnmental Marble Works,
MILLER k Met'ALL, Proprietors
Southwest Corner of tbe Public Square,
AMERICUS, GA. *p
Monuments, Tombs, Etc., Etc.
•ftb* bftt Italian and American Marble.
A FULL ASSORTMENT 07
A. A. Battle’s .$3.00 Hen’s Shoes.
PT*. A Owtfvntoe from the Munufacturcr..JEl
. »claim that these shoes ere made of the nest
leather that can be produced, liter* is no shoddy
Uthomjtbey will wear equal to any castom made 8 WORTHY OF INSPECTION. SHE KEEPS
Mho# that would cost you flvo dollaas. I do a large “
^tur * ni * “U fr* cash, and th re fore I am
•aaued to defy competition, f have taken this
method oflntrodncing this Shoo because there it
isjffttsrjssa
thread, which Is Imported from Scotland. Them
011 **• kteat topped la*ta, and
you will Had them an easy fit, after you have tred
w,u >u>ns that la* not stamped
?, n n r b0! 0 » M A.A. Battle's 18.00 Shoe." tx-
gSfft* ,n Americas at the Q
STORE of 8. M. COI1KN, Cotton Ave.
2,279 Prizes, amounting to 1822,1100
Application forrateato clubs should be made
•*T to the office of the Company In New Orleans,
For further Informstion write clearly, giving
frill address. Make P. O. Money Orders payable
and address Btgistercd Letters to
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Now Orleans, La.
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ottfsr tuincral orv2g$7ab*SpoiMi
ic. lead, sine, or any
poison whatsoever.
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ATTENTION!
LIQUORS,
BEERS,
CIGARS,
^ „ ZXto.s Bto.
: J? r f**\ % - f
I have and aHmys keep on hand a full supply ot
Imported and Domestic Liquors, Ucne, Cham-
psgoe, Cigars, etc., ete^ which I am selling ot
LOWEST MARKET PRICE*. Alsot.a Fresh
Assorted Stock of
d - OF TOBFOI.LOWINO PATTERNS:
CART WHEEL,
,UMI southbrn ouken,
CAPE MAY,
CALL AND SEB^BCM AMD MASS tOCB
Fresh Cincinnati Beer on Draught!
Always ou hand at Ce per gla*‘.
Free LDncb (irom 10:30 A. M. to 2 P. V
I have added to my place a gsod
Billiard and Pool Table
From now nntil the end of the iraaon I will keep
Fill Supply of lee on bud.
JAKE ISRAELS,
Next door to Bank of Americus, Cotton Avenue.
Americus, Un. marchstf
DAWSON DOTS.
Dawson, Judo 10.—Everybody
and “the rest ofmankind"b&sbceo
so absorbed tbe past few days with
tbe exercises ot the schools In this
piece, that your “W. K. P.” too
having become infected with the
prevailing “eptdemlo,” throws him
self upon your indulgence and
begs commiseration.
Up to. this time Dawson has made
one among tbe best points in rela
te educational matters that has
ever been mado here. First in or
der came tho dosing exercises of
Owen Nelson Institute, which gave
great credit to tpachers and pupils.
Tbo master work of tbe principal,
Prof. Lowrey was seen in it all,
and os “tribute to whom tribute is
due” is a blbie maxim, all give this
faithful teacher praise for earnest
and successful work. When the
young make earnest endeavors to
discharge every obligation, then
they ought to bo encouraged, aud
tbo meed of praise should ever he
theirs This thought has been eug.
gested to the writer by the person
al example of a young lady pupil of
tbe Owen Nelson Institute, whose
praise is in the mouth of everybody
—Miss Alice Dowrey. This young
lady stood a moat critical examina
tion in her studies, and though
only 17 years of age, proved a pro
ficiency in advanced Latin studies
that was truly commendable, and
she proved also that woman’s mind
can grasp successfully tbe intricate
problems of mathematics, for she
with oredit passed through a search
ing examination in all tbo higher
mathematics, as well as in her Eng
lish studies. This example will
pretty well prove the nature of the
work done in Owen Nelson Insti
tute.
On last Sunday Rev. M. M. Worn
bolt, of Alabama, delivered tho
commencement sermon ot the col
lege here. It was a most abio pro
duction, and enlisted to its close
the entire attention of tbe large
audience who beard him. Mr.
Wombolt la a forcible speaker, and
adorns in a remarkable manner all
tbe gifts of tho most gifted minis
ter. On to-day, Tuesday, Ool. O.
0. Shorter, of Eufaula, delivered
the anniversary address before the
Alpha and Euterpean societies of
tho college. Col. Shorter was in
troduced by tbe Hon. J. N. Hud
son of your oily, in a most happy
mannor, whereupon he proceeded
to deliver an address that was
“most beautiful in its|nniquen
The gltted orator took as the basis
of bis remarks: “Education the
basis of all national , prosperity
and unfolded to the • View of all
present tbe different stages of
thought connected with education.
He clearly demonstrated that there
was a right as well as a wrong way
In education, and that individuals
as well as nations built upon the
superstructure of a correct eduoa-
tional basis would suffer no barm,
but would realize the greatest of
good. His allusion to A. H. Ste
phens as an exponent of Georgia’s
glory, elicited loud applause. His
kindly notice to journalism as being
a great faetor in tbe progress of
education and civilization won for
the speaker encomiums of those
who see much in a well regulated
press that tends to the good of the
country. He was scathing in bis
remarks to the “pretty ones’’ of so
ciety—the dndet and dudines, and
if there were any of that kind pres*
ent they must have “wilted.” His
tribute to woman was a moat beau
tiful one. The general verdict is,
that take it alt in all, it was one of
tbe best speechee ever delivered
here. ' * ,
We saw In attendance, from
abroad, npon the exerelses tbe at.
John Taylor and Benny Dunbar to
take in a portion of tho commence
ment. They left their hearts be
hind them, and you may be sure
that they will soon return, for when
they visit us they are doubly wel
come.
Tbe exercises of the South Ga
Male and Female College so far has
been replete with interest, and next
week we will give you a full ac
count of the exercises, as up to this
writing they are not over. To
morrow Hon. W. M. Hawkes of
your oity speaks.
Jeptbs Cannon, County Survey
or, and ono of Terrell’s best citi
zens, died last night.
W.K. P.
FROM PRESTON.
tractive and popular Miss Willie
Dozier, ofQaitmsE, Miss Raines, of
your elty, Robt. Morris, of George
town, and others who served , to DU
the bouse to Its fullest capacity.
On last Sunday and Monday we
had these surilsg Amorisss bpye,
Preston, June 9.—Editor Re
corder:—On Friday, tbe Ctb inst.,
Prof. J. 0. Layficld, of the Oak
Hill Academy, had his examination.
I did not get there in time to hear
all tho little ones examined, but
learned that they did exceedingly
well. I arrived at the academy
after ten; Just in time to hear the
examination of Archie Goss in
mathematics, who stood a thorough
and rigid examination. The next
class was Susie Beaty and Miss
Miltie King, who worked and
plained every problem given them,
and :flowed that they thoroughly
knew what they were doing. Miss
King being further advanced than
the rest of her class, was exanined
further, and I will say that I never
saw any one do bettor or show
mere complete training In school,
Rut the best thing was the little
class, consisting of little Sallie
Nicholson, daughter of J. B. Nich
olson, one of our worthy County
Commissioners, and Ada Little
john, tbe former between 8 and
years old and latter a little older,
who wore examined in addition and
subtraction. Each one oi them
would have the sums set down and
addfed up almost by the time they
were called out, and could readily
answer any question that was asked
them in regard to it. I don’t re
member ever to have seen as young
children so far advanced; and, in
feet, every one who was thero says
they never saw as good an exsml-
nation taking it all together, and
it refleots great credit on the teach
er,Mr. Lay field, who is nodonbtone
of tho very best preceptors in tbe
state, and by far tbe best wo have
had in this country in a great num
ber of years. Some of - his pupils
are far advanced in lattn, and they
show that they know it so far as
they are taught. I wish overy com-
munity was blesssd with such
teseher. He controls bis sobooi
by kindness, and every one both
young and old love, respect and
obey him.
I will now say something about
tbe dinner. At 12 o’clock exercises
closed for dinner, and you may be
certain that they had it in great
abundance and variety. I was
afraid that Jesse Stallings would
kill himself. He would eat and eat
until be was full, and then shook
himself and eat again. Jesse is a
noble eater. Alter dinner exer-
oises were resumed. Little Sallie
Parker got tbe prize as speaker of
tbe little ones. Johnnie Bpnnn se
cured the prize for tbe bestde-
elalmer. Ola Stapleton took the
irize for the best read composition,
t seems though that tbe three
Judges appointed to award the
prizes could not decide about the
compositions between Ola Staple-
ton, Corn Dixon and Mittie King,
but they drew straws and the prize
to Ola 8tapleton. I had nearly
forgotten to mention little Bobby
Nicholson who made a splendid
speech and delivered It with as
mneb boldness as If he had been
Bob Toombs, and got tbe prize,
which was a fine pocket knife. I
don’t suppose be Is more than 5 or
6 years old. I can truly aay, and
beard many otbera aay, that they
never witnessed a better examine-
tlon anywhere. Would advise the
patron* of Oak Hill Academy to
keep Mr. Layfield SB long as possi
ble, for when they lose bis services
JOLLY JOHNPKBEVILLE.
JoimpBEViLLE, June 9tb 1884.
Fine rains last day or so and the .
olod hoppers are all happy. We are
all smiles, tbe future looks bright,
and we hear the prospects for our
railroad to your oity are very
promising. How can wo help Irom
feeling good to think of having a
railroad, and it^firom Americus.
We were in Lnmpkin to-day, and
could hear nothing but railroad,
and how nice it would he to go over
to Amerions in tbo morning, do
our trading,and retnrn to Lnmpkin
in the evening,and that next season
we would only have to haul our
guano but a few miles and ail hands
ship our cotton to Amerions. We
are ready and willing to do our
part. Americus ought to feel
proud of her standing in Stewart
eonnty, for she -stands head and
shoulders above any of our other
markets.
Mr. Jet Ornby’s house was burn
ed on Friday evening Ia9t. Caught
from stove. We learn that it was
insured, hut don’t know what
amount. Everthing saved except
stove.
Mr. James Jenkins, of Webster,
was thrown from bis wagon one
day last week, bis head striking a
rock and breaking his skull. There
is hut little or no hope ci his re
covery now, hut we all hope he will
soon make a change for the better.
Messrs. Watt and Miller, or
Lnmpkin, were in the vllle last
Wednesday, in the inierest of the
railroad, and- with eaecets.
Mr. H. T. Davenport, of Ameri
cus, passed through the ville last
Tuesday and left word for the
mayor that he would return and
spend the night with ue. We pre
pared supper, but no Thomas. We
hope the next time he gets in, a
mile of our house he will stop and
send ue word be is not coming.
The wheat fields are fall of doves
and A. J. B. is wanted in the vllle.
Mayor.
MERRY MOULTRIE.
Moultrie, June 8.—Mr. James
Whitehurst, who has lately been car
ried before the United States Court
for Illegally deallng'ln tobacco, bed
his store at Ava, Berrien o'oOnty,
burned Tuesday night. It woe
probably burglarized previous to
tho drlng, and the villains burnt it
to cover their tracks.
J. B. Norman, State Senator, and
Flem Gay, Ordinary, will attend
the Stato Democratic Convention
at Atlanta.
Tbe wool ellp, I am told, is short
er than usual. Price* range fro m
18 to 29 cents.
The weather was splendid for
the oat harvesting, but rains have
now set In and it seems we are to
enjoy quite a wet spell.
While yon ot tbe city are get
ting up walking matobes, we are
about to indulgo iu a regular old-
time shooting match. A $10 eteoi,
in five quarters is the prize, best
shot to eeleot his choice quarter,
aud eo on to the 5th who receives
the bide and tallow which Is called
the “5th quarter.” Shots 25 cents
piece. Common muzzle-loading
rifles at 75 yards to be used. Form
erly tbe lead which was flred Into
the target was awarded to the 6th
man, but It is eo plentifbl no# that
no one wants it.
Business is dull; money and pro
visions still scarce. So it is, at
this season, every year, in' this
country.
There is talk of erecting a steam
mill to saw, grind and gin near
here. Such a venture would,doubt
less, prove remunerative. The
lumber used In building the new
court-house will have to be hauled
ten miles, wbieb will add a consid
erable item to the cost of the build
ing. ' fi
ime fine flsh are being eangbt
tbe Oeklocknee, and also an oc
casions) alligator.' >■* M. M. F.
The Newnan Guards will have a
reunion on th* twenty-flnt.