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Americus Recorder. TIm DAILY RECORDER to pablUfaed every monbm fMnalar airentoit) The WEEKLY RECORDER [la puNUbed every Friday (Mrmln«. *' IVMOMPTIOX RATER. igjtil#Recorder, per noolb, Me. Weekly Recorder, per year, t*Ou. DAILY ADVERTISIIIO RATES. ftaaekat Rate*—He per nun of lea llnse for drat InaetUoti, aod l&c for rsch aubeeqaent Inarr- t|oo. Local Notice* be per line for tint Insertion end 3c per line for each auboeqoetit ioeertioa. Special rate* lor contract# ran bo made with Am pabliaher. W. L. OLKtfSNEB, Foblkher. H. O. STOREY, Local Editor. VO JI73XT TAliK. Hera wtoc people haw tbtlr aar. And aomtthiaff new toll every day. LOCAL SCHEDULE. On and after Banda/* Augo*t 8rd, tralna will ran aa follow.:| Day psMengcr down arrive* dall/ IU3 p nu ♦* r ~^T" up *. as* p m. Nlfht “ to Alban/, “ loot pm. "• “ ftom Allan/, “ 4:Wain. Day fi eight down arrive# dally at...... 4:«9ptn. Day fteljtht up arrlea dally at 9 :*0 a m. Fight freight dotty except Holiday down 1:41 a in. LOTT WAHIiUn, DKPABTtmi OP HAIM. Miss Florence Marshall ii at j ALPERMA.MC ANTICS, home .Iter ...UTiner’. rest in i Tk< Gll . council M.ad.r Hi.ki— v» . Itrporl. end R«eomm.ua«llout- AOrtll ueorgi I. I Tax Ordinance. Bcrllia Welby will bn Urn next! Present—Mayor Felder; Aid. attraction at tbe Opera House. She ; Burt, Bell, Cobh, Williams and is booked for Oct. I0. ! Hankins. Absent—Aid. Morgan. Tbe street committee submitted Bananas at Jordan & Stalling*. Mr. Lott Warren left Tuesday - proposition from Central Kailroad morning for North Georgia, where ; authorities to haul the dirt necee- be will rest up a few week. sary for widening the street bc- „ * ,' , i tween railroad and Mitchell’s mill Mr. Willie Jones, so long eon- j |rthe city woul(l pUce 8ame . On nccted with Fricker Bros., has left, mot)ou tl]e proposition was accept- to accept a position with a Macon ; ed Mayor Fe | ller asked t0 ^ re . jewelry bouse. ^ j corded as opposiog the proposition Read our "Town Talk" column I ll l >on thc F round >' that “* railroad every morning if you want to keep > authorities are required by law to posted as to what is in the market. I kcc l* “P lbc 8lreet atr08B their It will save you money. j r *** lfc wa ^* . # _ . - The finance committee nubraitted Pickl'd Pig’s Pee* «t Jordan * «*l- the following report, which was _____ I adopted: Capt. Bell’s injuries were not so i Toto JlmornbU Mayor and City Count* La<l « ™ -W"*. Montlsy. We, jroarttocnoc committee, to whom Night moil north close at 8:00 p tn "" 1 For Buena Vista and KUaville clone* daily except Sunday at 151:80 p in Lumpkin, Preaton, Weaton, and Plains of Duaa closes on Mon* i day. Wednesdayand Friday at 1 .IK) p m , Friendship, Draneaville and Church Hill clouts daily, except Hunday. i 8:00 a hi ' Bottslord, Providence and Heals closes Saturday at 8:00 a in j Hudson close* Fridsy nt. 8:00 a m i morning. It. came direct Irom Lamar closes Tuesday and Fri- ! u. . . . day at 8:00 a in j MACOfi. j $3:i*2 ho which we recommend be burned. The above arrangements will continue — ♦ . ltespectfully submitted, until change Id tailroad schednle. A lew nights ago Officer Olliver, p. H. Williams, W. A. Blacs, P. M. j al t()e ,| e p 0t tllw a body lying on A- 0- B^u,. cotton Hoport. h side track on u pile of rice elmtr. ( Committee. MiddllS? lllln * | He went and aroused the sleeper,: Report of committee on wells, Low Middling . [and n few moments afterward a j disapproving the bills ol Wm. Ka preview to iWs.V.V.V.'.V.aSS I frei 8 , ' t c “ r »*» switched over the | ney, was received and adopted. I spot where he had been asleep. Report of special committee on ! college building, recommending that Messrs. Ttlson and Seward be paid $5.00 each for services render* ed in examination of said building was received and adopted. On motion of Alderman Hawk ins, the street committee was in structcd to repair Hampton street sewer by pulling in wooden cut referred the question of advalorum He managed to get out to the tax on real and personal property for the council that night, and attended year 1884 report that after a careful to Ids business the next day. timate of expenditures for tbo next | twelve mouth*, a tax of ono half of one The Ruena Vista Road. ( per cent will he necessary for city pur* By a postal received from Ella* I poses, and « like amount for schools, ville we are informed the first truin | making a total for city and Hchooi purpo- of cars arrived there Tuesday "“J* 1 ‘ ,n ®'* , ® r ceal * . , r * ' We find that the Clerk and Irrasnrer has on hand of mutilated city currency j 1 KeceipU to date ti,12Ji “Our Boast" cigars at McKenzie's, tf '•Old Hinner” cigars at McKenzie’s, tf Sweet Briar Whisky at McKenzie’s, tf Linooln County Whiskey at MoKon- zios. tf Apples and Cabbage at the * Bakery* Call nocn. tf ' Emperor Cigars, genuine Hnvuuim: twenty-five in a box, at McKenzie’s. tf TIIRWTP Heeds Fresh st 1 W Iklvlfi j. a. *t D.F Davao port 's Skill in connection with pure drugs enu always be relied on at J. A. *V 1). F. Banewort's. A RapliNt Ruzar. Monday evening, at u meeting held for t hut, purpose, the lady members of tlie Baptist church decided to have a Bazar about the middle of December. They have already begun work, and will un doubtedly make it a flattering suc cess. Cabbages at Jordan & Stallings. vert in connection with the remain ing portion of brick sewer, and building brick heads at western We keep the largest stock of Boots and Hhoes Id Southwest Georgia, and will un dersell any body by ‘JU per cent. Call and see. J. Waxklhacm A Co. Plaids and Chocks are all the go this season for ladies. Tailor-made suits and Gent’s Clothing. We have got them and got them had. Call and see for yourself. J. Waxklhaum A Co. Our Carpet and ltug department is complete, and by far the handsoinost and largest ever before displayed. J. Waxkmlu m A Co. Colors* lleorse. The charge for the colored hearse and a span of horses will hereafter be $4.00. if D. B. Hill. We are headquarters tor Boy's and Children's Clothing. COO NOBBY 8l T IT8 just roceived. Call and aoe. J. Waxklsai m A Co. Tlie Reaaoa Why, 1. W. Harper's Nelson County Whiskey is preferred above all other Brands is beeanse it is the most regular ami most perfect Product, incontestably ever made. A long experience in the manufacture of the Harper, the large capital of the Distiller which enables him to hold hia Whiskey until it has fully ma tured, together with the fHct that the Whiskey is bought by and shipped me to direct from the Distillery accounts for the unvarying satisfaction it has given those best educated to a tine Whiskey. J. Ishakiji, Hole Agent, spr!2 6m Americus, Ga. Notice. The Indy honorary members of j term ^ nU8 8ftmc * Americus Light Infantry and those | inot, * on Alderman Bell who took part in the broom drill, I the Ma >' or was authorized to dl«. arc respectfully invited to attend n <**!** Utc casoaganwt Wm. Buck- meeting on Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. J. J. Smith, to complete ar- raugementa for preftentatian of the flag to the company. OoriH Coming. John B. Doris, the great Inter- Ucean show mail, will be in Amer- icus on Monday, October 27th. The children have nearly a month to he on their good behavior, and fond papas who belong to tlie church should at ont-u sec tl-nt their knowledge of wild animals is notnllowod to lie forgotten. Our line of Silks, Satins and Velvets cannot be surpassed. J. Waxelbaum A Co. A DESPERATE FIC4HT. Sheriff Mize has a negro in jail who liad a terrible fight with Mr. J. T. Bell, who ruus Wells' mill, some miles below here. Tho affair happened last Saturday , and came about in this way: Belt told Me- worth. Bills were read and ordered paid. On motion of Alderman Hawk ins the finance committee was in structed to burn the mutilated cur rency now in tlie hands of the Clerk and Treasurer. On motion, tbe rules were sus pended aud tlie following tax ordi nance was taken up and adopted : See. 1. He it ordained by tbe Mayor and City Conueil of Americux, and it in hereby ordained by authority of the Hamr. That for the purpose of defraying tbe ordinary expense of the city govern ment. an advaloruui tax of one half of one per cent, be aud is hereby assessed upon all species of property, both real and personal, within tlm limits of said city for the year 1HSI Sec. ‘J, lio it further ordained that for tho snpport and maintenance of tba pub lic schools of the city, an advaloruin tax of one half of one per cent, be and la hereby ussetaed upon all property, both real and personal, wilbin tbe city for the scbolsstie year of 1N8I and ?88o. Council adjourned. Houcks’ soke cure moots wash akd dentifrice is sa infallible care for Ulcer- a ted Sore Throat, Bleeding Game, Sore mouth and Ulcere. Cleans the Teeth and keeps the Game healthy. Prepared sole ly by Un. J. P. Jt W. R. HnulKa, Den tists, 102 Mulberry Street, Mioon, Ga. For sale by Dr. W. P. Bart, dentist, J. E. Halt, and all druggists sod dentists. angSmd. Last of Iht Besson. Von will find a line lot of watermelona at W. E. Davis' grocery, next door to Hndeon’s drag etore. Onr Genl’e Forniehing Uoode depart ment is complete. Our Tin, Scarfs, and Gent's Jewelry are reguler "JIM DAN DIES." J. Waxzlback A Co. New Advertisements, Black. Apply to tba underalzred for tern*, ate. 8. K. SMITH. Bnawonde O*. A Department. It U proposed by some or tbe firemen ol this city to organize a department from the several com panies. The plan is to have dele gates appointed from each compa ny, who will act with the chief and assistant in all matters pertaining to tbe welfare ol tbe different com panies. In other cities this has been found to be of great service to the companies in equalizing work, aud for occasions like a tournament or contest a depart ment is almost indispensable. The matter will probably come up before the companies at their meetings Monday night. Oar Specialty. Boy s School Suits, which tre *the Cheapest and prettiest in the land. J. Waxelbaum A Co. The eouncil has summoned the I REMOVED. REMOVED. | owners of tbe ponds lately con demned by tbe Board of Health to appear at tbe council chamber Thursday afternoon, and show cause why their ponds should not lie condemned. We understand an able counsel lias been employed by the pond men, who will fight the matter to its end. There is no doubt but that tlie council is mov ing very cautiously in the matter, and will have the case tried on its merits. Tennessee flutter at Jordan A Stal lings. Working for tbe Candidate*. “I say, Sam, how about the can- didates for Mayor, and who are you going to support?" we asked of a darkey politician. "Wall, 1 [ tell you, boss, jus’ twix me an’! you, 1’s doin’ all 1 kin fur all three | oh dcm. De truth is, I'a ’pelted; to vote for Mr. , cause I’* i under bis obligations, but l's work- i in’in earnest fur de udder two. 1 When I strikes a Burt man, 1 does j < Fn ™«Hv the Commercial Hotel Office.) all I kin to make him stronger lur ; bin man; and so witl de Bell and ' Felder men. l’s doin'ull I kin fur | dem all, I is. and leaders and AND DEALER IN i Gent’s Aleck and Underwear, AMERICUS, GA. TO GYLES' CORNER, CARPETS! Plymouth Roek Chicken*. Fine Plymouth Hock Chickens, pure breed, lor Kale nt reasonable prices. Hrpt20*1 Charles Black. ELEGANT STOCK I PISE MD MEDIUM GOODS! prices below competition. INSURE WITH THE | Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society j THE "LANGTRY" HOOP SKIRT WITH HUSTLE COMBINATION. There lias never been anything in Strut, ndaE-taa durability, that gavo tho gen eral satisfaction to the wearer that the Langtry Skirt" does. Ask any lady who has over worn cue, aud she will tell A. L. It EES, Agent, ! you that she will wear on other—only . AI ilaf,k of Jmrrlru* 11.26. Second lot just received. ■ All>>Utt 8 " S. a-« rt 'it I PLYMOUTH HOCKS! Bustle. The lightest, molt comfortable i Any onow.antinswm, ofthi. fim-Hii Sr*.] . ! r—i flondlnf tb Ir [ Kpuur" “ "“’’‘'“’david jamks. i Sores Wanted. lBBBTB .1,190,070. Hunotb $1.00. AIro tho colcbrated '•Duplex,’ j Bon-Ton" and “Dr. Strong's" Corset*. | JOHN R. SHAW, j “Eider Down" and “Call* Lily" are elrgftut complexion powders aud are .. , . , .. used in many places with perfect satis* Donald, the negro, to co to work, j taotion . In whil „ rteiU BDd plnk „ •I. A. h I>. P. Davkxi-oiits Remember: We i and then went up stairs to see about a lank of water. The negro went olf to work, but when he carno hack in tbe evening accused Bell ... of going up stairs to watch him , . I : ™: I which Bell denied, and told him to I thc *“- v 61 . lurtl f 9 ' A mice Uoth.no. sma |, | ak< , ( , rjed „j tb | Q itg etching Turtles. 1 We witnessed a novel sight, a few days since in the country, in banks until tbe water was not over j knee deep anywhere in it. A nc- : gro woman and hoy were wading ! about with hare feet and in this Pine Clothing, Medium price Clothing, and Dirt Cheap Clothing. Call and . x- j come and help weigh some cotton, amine for yonnelf. Thc negro began cursing Bell then, J. Waxmuacm t Co. am j B e |[ a sked another negro to ■a:u~uAiiut:ti Mint*. take McDonald away, as he didn't On and afterOciober let, my friend, want to hurt him. and patrons will please And me in my ! McDonald then picked up a i wa J’* oald Uad H>em in the mud. MW shop one door above the Peoples ,. WO nd. n nln at th* bio u*to ! Some of lhc turtl '’* wcr0 1 uite National Bank. My barber .hop *«■ •>* ' ^ ^ ,, , 0 .0,1.^ .!’ ' and all of them ol the soft tha nicest resort of its kind in the city, i “tout three feet luug, and weigh- variety My customer, will be gentlemen, and I ling three or four pounds, when! guarantee courteous treatment and skill- ; Bell run in on him, getting a blow : CLOTHING! CLOTHING! CLOTHING! ed work to all who favor me with tliei i orl aide of tlie head just above 1 **y far the Largest, Best aod Cheapest n v - tbe left ear. Bell staggered hack i ' l,r off<red in °e»rgia, at Gratefully thanking my kind friends i , , J Waxilbaim * Co.'i and the public generally for their liberal . a *td Tell in a pile ol co-ion seed. —— patronage in the put and asking aeon-j As McDonald struck again Bell | Registered Stock. tinntnceof the same. caught his arm, and got his thumb j It seems that all people liavn’t 1 * m "job rmvnni mv n. i I !d hi * tnouth. Bell then go*, out j exactly a clear idea of the regiatra- RannbUcaa plwuecopy. ! •><» Pocket knife, o,mned it, and | tioo of cattle. A farmer a short -epSH-wl cut the negro in thc back of bis . time since, in speaking of a fine ""arT.it' neck, drawing thc knife around to j cow of hia ,upou being asked if she To all vha are enffenng from the error, | ‘ he front > ' nakln K a . gash eight I was rcgi.tcrcd, eaid : "Why, ye* R. T. BYRD, INSURANCE AGENT, OFFICE IN COMMERCIAL HOTEL BLOCK, Forsyth, Street G% Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Atmoe, AMERICUS, GA. AGENT FOR THE LEADING Fire and Life Insurance Companies IN THE COUNTRY*, GmNGYOU^THKMST INSURANCE AT and indteeretione of yontn, nervous j incites long. weakness, early decay loss of manhoods Ac., I will tend a ipe that will enrs you, FREE OF f BARGE. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Bend a self-addraeaed envelope to tha Bit. Joazn T. Ixxxk, BUSen D, Eiti York 0My The negro then jerked bu thumb out ot Bell’* mouth and ran. Had the cut been one-eighth ot au inch deeper it would have killed the negro Immediately. Aa It U, bo Is alive and iu jail. sir, that abe it, she is registered half Jersey, one-quarter short-horn and one-quarter of as good com mon atock aa can be found in the country.’’ 8auiag«, Onions, and Cbaeu at tha Bur Bakery. It GULLET and LUMMES COTTON OIN?, j Vlxo -Boat Grlxaaa Made ! CALL AND SEE 51E, WHEN IN WANT OF INSURANCE OR GINS. septl8m3 • M. B. COUNCIL. J. J. WILLIFORD COUNCIL & WILLIFORD, PROPRIETORS OF GEORGIA WAREHOUSE, Opera House Block, Americas, Ua. W* would cull tbe attention of Cotton Planter* that we are again prepared to handle and atore their cotton on the moat favorable terms. Onr warehouse la new, fire-proof, and separata from any other building*, thua insuring low ratet of insurance. Wa propose to give our customers tolr weights, and vaenre for than the highsat mar- aa«Ea»MeaWtk»ia£a tt * UU ™*P*** 8 "#*» butyrarfw#aih a STYLES. THE GRANDEST DISPLAY L\ E** BFFORE KNOWN IN AMERICUS. $100,000 ! (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND IXU.LAMi WORTH OF GOODS. COMPRIS ING THE LARGEST VARIETY LOWEST PRICES : J. WAXELBAUM & CO. MIME-