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Americus Recorder,
zioOAZi OOliUMIff,
’ H. c7 STORE V ( Local Editor. ~
LOCAL SCHEDULE.
On and slier Suudty, June 8th, train* wii
run a* follows:
liay paiacnger down arrives daily, 12:13 p m.
“ “ up “ “ 8:33 p m.
Night •* to Albany, “ 10:03 p m.
“ " from Albany, “ 4:28 a m.
f)ay ft eight down daily •
Night
ept Sunday, 4:49 p
“ y :oo »in.
Monday, 2:2ft n m.
Look at tbe Lion.
By taking a look at the lion, in
another column, yon will sec some
thing Hint will interest you. Take
a good look at him, so you may
know him, as it is likely you may
meet him again.
Postponed.
The meeting of The Club, which
was to have been held at Judge
Kendrick’s residence to night, is
postponed to Monday nightin order
to give the members of The Club
an opportunity of attending the
Library entertainment at the Opera
ITouse to-night.
Married.
By Elder M. B. L. Binion, June
29tb, Mn. Wm. Mokoan and Mrs.
C. Kiciiolson, all of Wehsler coun
ty.
By Hev. Jesse Stallings, July 1,
Mr. Thomas Wiiiti: and Miss
Makiaii Howell, all of Sumter
county.
Big Watermelon.
One of the largest watermelons
wc have seen this season was rais
ed by Mr. W. F. Ilare and weighs
fifty pounds. It is a dark green
rind and almost perfectly round.
The variety is not known.
Base Ball.
Wednesday evening the Ameri-
eus nine received a telegram from
the Albany boys saying they would
lie unable to fill their engagement
here Thursday on account of some
of their men being disabled in the
walking match the night before.
The boys were very much disap
pointed, as extensive preparations
had been made for them, and a fine
social game was expected.
School Children Half Price.
Col. Johnston's readings will not
only he interesting and amusing
hilt also highly instructive in re
producing the life and character of
past generations. Hence it will be
of great advantage to children, and
in order that they may attend
tickets will be sold to all school
children and oil others connected
with schools at the low price of 25
cents. Let there he a full attend
ance to-night of the young people.
Toole, Mcftarrah ScToudce.
Tills well known firm, proprie
tors of the old Orange Warehouse,
announce in this issue that they
will he prepared to sell and store
cotton during the coming season.
Tuey have established n reputation
for fail dealing which has hereto
fore given them a large proportion
oi the trade. It will he seen from
their announcement that they have
secured the services of Col. T. M.
Furlowas gcalcsinan. Every planter
in Southwest Georgia knows Col.
Furlow and knows that he will al
ways get fair weights troin him.
Bead the announcement.
Heady.
We are omv ready for btuioeiH anil ex-
teoil on invitation lo everybody who are
needing or ever expect lo need any foot.,
ahoc.s and hats. We are now located in
Mess. Council * Williford's worehouso
entrance and intend closing out our eu-
lire stock in a very short time and remem
her that the CASH will bring you bar-
gains. Calvin Oartkh 4 Son.
Death*.
Died, at her residence in this
city, on Saturday, tbe 5th inst.,
Mrs. II. Elam, in the 59th year of
her age. Mrs. Elam had been a
sutlerer for many months and
death to her was a happy release
from tbe ills of life.
At her home in this city, Mon
day night, Mrs. William It. Gresh
am, daughter ol Dr. Thomas E.
Smith. A loving, Christian woman,
she will be missed by all wbo knew
her.
At her home iu this city,
Wednesday uigbt, of consumption,
Mamie, wife of C. J. .Hawkins.
She was well known, having been
raised here, and was loved and re
spected by a large circle of rela
tives and friends, who have the
hope that in the Bright Beyond
she will find a happy home.
FESJT FOrKTa.
The watermelon crop is destined
to pay.
Help the Library by going to the
Opera House to-night.
A number of our prominent citi
zens attended the railroad barbe
cue at Lumpkin yesterday.
The artesian well has readied a
dcptli of three hundred teot, and
the drill is now going through a
strata of tough clay.
You will miss a treat if yon do
not goto the Opera House to-night.
Thirteen miles was the best time
made in a two hour walking match
in Albany Tucsdny night. A half
a dozen Americus boys can “down”
that time.
The first nine of the Commercial
City Club played the second nine
a game Wednesday evening. Fivo
innings were played, the score
standing 34 to 7 in favor of the first
nine, who cave their opponents 3
outs to their 2.
Broom Pins for the Broom Bri
gade, just received by
James Fricker k Bro.
The man who refuses to sub
scribe anything toward the build
ing of the A incricus Preston and
Lumpkin, railroad is blind to his
interests and lacks that spirit of
public cntcrprisewhich builds cities
and advances the prosperity of
this section.
Don’t forget the readings ofCol.
Johustpn at the Opera House to
night.
The building of the Americus,
Preston and Lumpkin railroad will
not only secure to Americus the
trade she has been enjoying in the
past, but it will increase it by ad
ding new territory. Every busi
ness man should remember this
and subscribe liberally toward it.
The Festival.
Once each year tbe Library As.
sooiation gives a festival on its beau
tiful lot on Jackson street. Last
Tuesday night was the night for
the one this year, and a more love
ly one could not have been selected.
The ground was beautifully illumi
nated with Chinese lanterns, and
the tables were loaded down with
the choicest delicacies'of the sea
son. The attendance was unusu
ally good, and all were well enter
tained by music in the Library.
Between 9 and 10 p. m. the balloon
was sent up, and a more lovely
sight could not he imagined. It
ascended lo a great distance, and
then seemed to stand still and fire
oil its load of Uomsn candles and
rockets. For fully ten minutes the
largo crowd was held by its
charms. At a late hour the fcatl-
v-il broke up, all present hoping to
again have the pleasure of attend
ing.
quick Settlement.
Since the death of Mr. F. E.
Burke, who was guardian- of the
minor children of Mat. Burke, dee ’
there has been considerable litiga
tion ns to the guardianship of the
children and tbo settlement of the
estate. Mrs. Mattie Brown, wife of
Henry Brown, of Enfaula, is the
eldest of these children. On Mon
day last Cnpt. A; C. Bell was ap
pointed her guardian, a settlement
was ctfectcd, and he immediately
left for Eufaula, whero ho turned
over the money to Mr. llrowr., who
was appointed guardian by the
probate court of Barbour county,
Ala-, and thus in one day the mat
ter was settled. Capt. Bell having
discharged the duties of his ofllcc
was discharged.
Cbcip let.
Our Ice House is no» opened, suit we
aro prepared to sell lee in any quantity
at tliree-fonrtlis of a cent per pound
throughout (he season.
Winn 4 Bell.
visit At Hart's Old Stan 1.
Barbecue.
There will Ire a grand barbecue
at Cork Ferry on Saturday, the
19th. Barbecued shoals, kid and
mutton will Ire furnished free, as
will also iced lemonade. Parties
living on the other side of the river
will-he ferried over free. The la
dies are requested to bring well
filled baskets with them. The
committee is composed of J. P.
West, J. W. Burke, J. J. Cock, F.
K. Lewis, Dick ltaines, J. E. Cul
pepper and J. A. Culver, which is a
guarantee that everything will be
carried on in good order.
Council Proceedings.
Americih Ga. July 7, 1884.
Present—Mayor Felder, Aid.
Bell, Burt, Hankins, Morgan and
Cobb.
Absent—Aid Williams.
Minutes of last meeting read aud
confirmed.
In the matter ofcomplamlagainst
Richard Felder, Sexton of Colored
Cemetery, the Committee was in
structed to inform the Sexton as to
his duties, and require a perform
ance of the same.
Aid. Hawkins, Chairman of tbe
Fire Committee, reported that the
Committee had failed to make satis
factory arrangements in regard to
hall for Yigilanco Fire Company,
and asked to be discharged from
further consideration of the matter.
Report received and Committee
discharged.
Petition of Mrs. E. Barlow,
through Aid. Burt, iu regard to
work on street in front of her resi
dence, was referred to Street Com
mittee.
Petition of J. A. Cobb for trans
fer of market license to Jas. Harp,
wa9 granted.
Petition of W. F. Marslt for per
mission to extend dam at Mitchell’s
mill wus referred to Street Commit
tee, nnd bis Honor, the Mayor.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
J. M. Johnson, $9,22; Southern
Express Company, 95.; Berry
Suggs, $3.00; T. J. Lightfoot, $3.00;
Elios Higdon, $1.50; Ccnznr Comer,
$1.62; Peter Clemonts, $1.70; Har
ris k James, $1.25; W. T. Daven
port & Son, $7.73; Central Railroad
Company, $127.11 and $0.04.
J. M. Mooro reports toll from
bridgo from tbe 16th to 30th Juno,
inclusive, $25.49.
Report of Magazine and Ceme
teries for month of June received
aud ordered spread upon the min
utes.
Council adjourned.
THE "LANGTRY”
HOOP .SKIRT WITH HUSTLE
COMBINATION.
There hoe never been any thing in Hiyi.k,
Ease anil durability, that gave tbo gen
eral satisfaction to tbo wearer that the
"Laugtry Skirt” iloos. Ask any Indy
who has ever worn one, nnd she will tell
yon that sho will wonr no other-only
41.25. Second lot jnst received.
JOHN It. SHAW.
N. B.—Call and see the “Perfection”
Bustle. The lightest, most conifortablo
and durable Biistto in the world—75c to
41.00. Also tho celebrated “Duplex,"
“Itoii-Ton' and “Dr. Strong'*" Comets.
JOHN R. SHAW.
Penional Paragraphs.
J. R. Christian was in the city'on
Tuesday last.
Judge J. 15. l'iUbury and wife
left for Dawson yesterday for a
few days visit.
Miss Nannie S. Daniel, who has
been visiting relatives In Montgom
ery tho past month, returned home
on last Tuesday.
Mr. Tucker Stallings, of Macon,
has been visiting friends here.
Mr. Jno. F. Lewis, Jr., and Cliff
Clay, of Gum Creek, came over to
see the base ball Thursday, but as
tbo Arlesians failed to manifest,
they were disappointed.
Col. R. M. Johnston, the distin
guished author, who will read for
tho benefit of tbo Library to-night
at the Opera House, will arrive in
the city to-day by the noon train,
and will be tbe guest of Col. W.
A. Maxwell during his stay in tbe
city.
The latest—Broom Pins.
James Fricker A Ban.
County Court.
Monthly session of county court
was held Wednesday, Judge l’ils-
bury presiding. The following
cases were disposed of:
State vs, Josephine Gilmore,
misdemeanor. Found not guilty.
■ State vs. Sarah Twealt, keeping
lewd house. Found guilty and
sentenced to chain gang for twelve
months.
Wc hope the Judge’s sentence
will scare out the colored street
walkers.
To IbaTadlu.
We have ju»t opened a largo lot of La
dies, Misses ana Children'* Slipper*,
which have been received aince the fire,
that wo wish to close out at eo*t for cash.
I If you wish something nice good and
cheap we invite von to call. tf
i Calvin Carter A Soy,
OBITUARY.
In memory of our esteemed pastor,
liev. Washington Tharpe, who fell asleep
iu Jesus at six o’clook Monday morning,
June 2d, at bis residence near Amerinu*,
Georgia. He departed this life in prime
of manhood, at about the age of fifty
years, but ready for the change* He
served as pastor of our churoh very ueer
nine years.
M Well done thou good and faithful
servant, enter thou into the joy* of thy
Lord.”
How we grieve to give thee up.
Wetted leader of our little flock.
Yon who have spoken so often of your
beloved wife and daughter—if it is so
painful to us, what can it be to them? O,
merciful Father, guide, protect and com
fort them in their bereavement, llow
can we spare good men? the loss is with
out estimate. Where can wc find another
as pure in soul, ns faithful iu purpose, to
lead u* In “tho straight and narrow
way?' 1 Our aervicea on Saturdays were
directly to tho Church, nnd what Chris
tian could listen to those words nnd not
teel comforted nnd strenghtened in faith
in his Creator. And on tbo Sabbath,
when nil listeued to the potent words that
fell from his lips, who could help fooling
that it was tho direct word of God, breath
ed from a sonl a* perfect as human souls
over attain on earth. We often felt that
no word had beon left unspoken that
could turn n living soul to God. Fare
well, esteemed pastor, until we meet yon
on the other shore, hoping that onrchnrch
may bo ono among the brilliant stars that
will glitter in youi immortal crown, and
when we all meet at the judgment bar of
God may it be with souls washed white
by the blood of the Lamb, there to hear
tho final sentence, “Como ye, blessed of
my Father, inherit tho kingdom prepared
for you Irom tho foundation of the
world." ,* , . .
Your committee take pleasure in bear
ing testimony to the excellent Christian
charactor of our deceased Brother anti
Pastor; therefore, bo it resolved:
1st, That in the death of onr dear
Brother and Pastor tbo church loses n
consistent member and faithful pastor.
2d That we commend onr bereaved
sister, hi* faithful companion, autl her
daughter, to tho mercies of God. Also
that our ohuroh bo draped in mourning.
3d, That a copy of these resolution* bo
ipread on tho minute* of tho church nnd
a copy be sent to tho bereaved family;
also to the Christian Index and our coun
ty papers, with request to publish.
W. It. Chapman,
S. W. Small,
M. J. Scott,
A. Pkury,
Committee.
TRIBUTE OP RESPECT,
TO JOHN W. rOTNKV.
Hall of Mechanics Firm Co. No. 2, \
Americus, Go., July 8, 1884. S
Wednesday, the 2nd day of July, was a
sad oooasion for Mechauic* Firo Ci>. No.
2. They assembled at their hull with
mournful countenance* and sorrow iu
their lieartn to pay the last tributo ol re
spect to Member John W. Cotuoy. He
died in tho city ot Amoricti* on July 1,
1884, with congestion, aged 30 years.
From tho organization of the company lie
was an ever willing, prompt, energetic and
vigilant ftromnn, over ready to discharge
to the host or hi* ability tho duties de
volving on him.
Among hi* oomrado* ovor genial, ever
kind and considerate, in uu ussoriate,
pleaaant’ever, firm, truthful and nobloin
every walk ot lite. Hi* pleasant, open,
handsome face, sleep* iu yonder cold
nnd ailent cemetery, to aluinbor until the
la*t alarm shall awako tho liv
ing and tho dead. Will tho mem
bers of Mechanic* ever forget him?
We think not; nay, there is not a member
of this company hut will evei remember
John W. Cotoey, hi* noble virtue*, bis
noble qualification* are imprinted in onr
memories. When the column of the com
mand is formed, the Secretary call* the
roll, there is not a member lmt who will
give a f ad and sorrowful thought that he
answer* not with tbe rest. We follow
him two by two arm nnd arm with heads
bowed in silent grief to place him in his
Inst silent home. No more wo could do,
silently, softly wo marched away, tear
fully we cast ono last sighing look at the
mound aud proceeded t*» our ball and
here we once more perpetuate hi* mem
bership by onr record*.
therefore be 11 Resolved, let, That in
the death of our comrade, John W. Cot*
ney, we bavo sustained tho loss of one of
our most worthy, prompt and efficieut
members, in hi* death a faithful friend
and fireman.
Resolved 2nd, 'that to the bereaved
family we tender our heartfelt sympathy
in their great loss, and the Secretary of
this company will furnish the family of
deceased with a copy of tluse proceed*
U ^isohed ltd, That tho thanks of this
company are tendered tho member* of
Wide-Awake Firo Co. No. 1 for their
sympathy at our loss in going with tu in
the procession.
Resolved 4th, That this report ho spread
upon the minute* of thi* coinpuuy nnd n
blank page be net apart in memory of our
departed companion, that the preamble
ana resolutions he adoptod by a rising
vote* and that the Americus KeC4>!U)XK
and Samter Republican be requested to
publish these resolution*.
S. M. Cohen,
James Hatchkk,
J. W. Miz.f.,
Committee.
OBITUARY NOTICE,
Heath, at all time* sad, is more painful
when Lndding inuoceuce U chosen for
it* victim.
Dora, daughter of J. W. anti Victoria
Iamb, of Webater county, after a pro
tracted attack of dysc-ultry, mciiingcti*
set in and on the 14th of Juno her spirit,
untainted by tho contamination* of lite,
took leave of Us tenement of clay and
upon angels’ wing* wa* borne to the liv
ing embrooo of a crucified Havior.
Little Dora was in her tilth year, (want-
iag only a few day* to her fifth birtudiy)
intelligent, quiet and affectionate, bhe
gave promise of comfort to her parent*
and pleasure to her associates; but why
mourn when our iota U her eternal gain?
Oar children the idols of our heart and our boo*;-
bold,
Thay are anccU of Ood in disrobe:
How lonely we feel at iheir parting,
Though we know they arc at borne in the skits.
Let us be consoled by this cotuund:
“Suffer little children to come unto me,
for of such i* the kingdom of hvaven”
Ye ahsfl b« mine, aera Jeaus,
Is that suspicions da/,
When I wav* np my Jewett,
KtUated from enmbroas clay.
W.
iff YORK STORE.
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Semi- Annual
ENTIRE STOCK
II
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
CARPETS !
LADIES AND GENTS
X2to„ Etc.
WE MAKE IT AMIUI.K NEV
ER TO CARRY OVER ANY
STOCK FROM SEASON TO
SEASON, AND OFFER YOU
ANY ARTICLE IN ANY DE
PARTMENT AT ACTUAL
THIS IS N« IDLE TALK HUT
SIMPLE FACTS, COME AM)
PRICE of It GOODS, AND
IF WE DON'T OFFER YOU
THE SAMBOOODSFOR LESS
MONEY THAN YOU CAN
HUY THEM EI.BKWHF.UK.
YOU A HE UNDER NO OH-
LIGATIONS WHATEVER TO
HUY. HUT ON THE OTHER
HAND SHOULD YOU FIND
THEM CHEAP ENOUGH,
AND CAN USE THEM, WHY
.NOT BUY ? WE MEAN
“Slrictly Business.”
OUit STOCK IS ALL NEW
AND FRKSII—At.I. THIS
SEASON PURCHASES-AND
IF YOU WISH TO
Save 25 Per Cent I
NOW IS THE ACCEPTED
TIME. NEVER IN THE
HISTORY OF AMKIHCL'S
WERE SUCH BARGAINS OF
FERED AS YOU WILL FIND
NOW ON EXHIBITION AT
THE MAMMOTH DRY GOODS
AND CLOTHING PALACE
OF
J. VVAXELBAUM & CO.
Proprietors New York Store.
Country merchants and large
planters will And this it splen
did opportunity to buy goods
and realize a handsome profit
J. W. & Co.
(ol-
Iff YORK STORE.
-IIAVK MADE—
Sliaw’s Store Famous
ll.s Like lias Seldom been Seen in
the City of Ameriens!
IMMENSE STOCK
STANDARD AND FANCY
DRY ROODS!
A VAST CONCATENATION OF THE
USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL!
It would require a small volume to
cataloguo every attraction, but mark the
principal featnre*. Prices guaranteed to
*uit alt from tbo miser to the millionaire.
The*e good* were made to sell, were
bought to sell and have got to sell.
OUR STOCK OF
ALCESMD
i* unique nnd elegant, embracing nil tbo
laical nnd chastest designs:
Hamburg Kdgeing and Insertion and
All Over* to matob, In endless variety nnd
price*, from 2&o to $4.00 per yard.
Spanish, Oriontul, Escnrial, Pompadour
nnd Irixk Point Lace, at matchless prices.
For Yoke* and Sleeve* wo liavo Black
SpuniHh All Over*, All Over Lace good*,
Tucking and Puffing.
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT
India and Irish Linen, Lawns,
Embroidered Ore** Patterns,
Nainsook, Hwi** Muslin,
Trench Mall, German Lace,
Cheek*, Italian Lace Piqne.
Russian Cambric, etc., etc
We n*k an examination of onr large
assortment of Nottingham Lace Curtain*
in pair*—3| yard* long.
A beautiful and select lino of Chain-
brays, Seersucker*, Figured latwns and
Mnlls. Including onr 40 inch Victoria
Lawn at Ifio.
These good* are Helling very rapidly
and although we are constantly ordering
moro, we fear we cannot at *11 times sup
ply the demand.
Turkey Red, BL ached and Cream Dam
ask—Choice and Cheap.
Large line of Bedspreads nnd Quilt*.
Onr Extra Largo While 75o Conntetpane
“Beats the World.”
Towels, Crashes, Napkins and Doyliea
in sufficient quantity to keop hand*
clean for a generation.
Linen Lip Robes and Tublo Cover* to
suit all.
HOSIERY !
Long and Short, Fine and Common,
White, Black, Ringed, Streaked
and Kpeokled.
No one has ever examined these good*
and failod to get suited in Quality and
Price. Come to C us—we will treat you
right
JOHIUUV,
THE
Clothier, Hatter,
Shirter, Shoer,
—AND—
Dry Goods Dealer,
FORSYTH STREET,
: Georgiy
“Pur fhelWhHfl Middle Hum! 11 Etc*