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W. L. OLKS3NEB, PnbUsber.
H. G. STOREY, Local Editor.
VO OYST TALK.
r tell every day.
There are only two month, and
a half until the city election.
| WEDNESDAY'S ELECTION.
Th. Offleim VoC. of tn. Thru Cm
The bill board. for the coming llelow we prM£nt the official vote
CIMl It.port*
Good Middling 9
Middling :..8»f«8}
Low Middling.
Received yesterday 366
Keceired previoualo date 6,783
Ueceipts to date 7,133
Apple* and Cabbage at tbe fr bakery-
Call aocn. tf
Emperor Cigara, genuine Havunna;
t« enty-flve in a box, at McKenzie's. tl
Sausage, Onion., and Cheese at tbe
Star Bakery. tf
TIIDWID Seed. Fresh at
1 unnirj. A. *D.F Davenport’s
Skill in connection with pare drags
can alwaya be rdied an at 3. A. A I>. F.
lUNr.m-onr’e. if
,ll.M Call T.-Daj
And antic that longstanding account,
ueltd utowedU Ansxa Avcoca.
Oar Specially.
Boy's School Stiila, which are the
Cbcapeat and prettieat in lha land.
J. Waxkuiavm A Co.
Plyataalk Hock Chick.a..
Fine Plymouth ltock Chickens, pure
bread, for aalc at reasonable priees.
■•ptSdal ClIAKLKa Ill.AC.'K.
n.11 a, lha Saa.aa,
You will And a fine lot of watermelon,
at W. E. liavia' grocery, next door tn
Uudaon'a drug atoro.
We ketp tba largest stock of Hoots and
Shoaain HonthwaatGeorgia, and will un
daraall any body by 20 per cent. Call
and see. J. Waxulhavm A Co.
Uld Sinner Cigars. Tbe Uneat import
ed wines at UcKenzio's.
Plaids and Checks arc all Iho go lids
season for ladies. Tailor made snitsami
Gent’s Clothing. Wo bare got them and
got them bad. Call and ace for yourself.
1. Waxxi.haum A Co.
Our Carpet and Rug department is
oomplete, and by far the handsomest and
largaat arer before displayed.
J. WAXELBAl’M A Co.
Clsri. Ileerse.
The charge for the colored hearse and
a span of homes will hereafter be 84.0V.
tf D. II.
We are beeili|uart.m lor Roy's ami
Children's Clothing. COO NOIIBY SUITS
ju.t received. Cell and see.
' 4. Waxkmai xi A Co.
“Eider Down" and "Celia Eily'' are
elegant complexion powders and are
used in maoy pieces with perfect satis*
motion. lu while flesh and pink at
tf J. A. A D. F. Davkm-out's.
Why, I. W. Harper'. Nelson County
Whiekey is (Deferred shore all other
Rrands is because it is th) most regular
and moat perfect Product, incontestably
erer made. A long experience in the
manufacture of tho Harper, the large
capital of the Distiller which enables him
to bold hie Whisker until it hex tally ms-
lured, together with the fact that tbe
Whiskey is bought by and ahipped mo to
direct from the Distillery accounts for
the nararying sAiisfaclion it ha* given
these beet educated to n tine Whiskey.
J. Isuakm, Sole Agent,
eprl2 6m Amerious, Ga.
llomember! YVe are the Leaders in
Fioe Clothing, Medium price Clothing,
and Dirt Cheep Clothing. Cell and ex*
amine for youmolf.
J. Waxti-BAi-u A Co.
TONOORIAI. AHTlsTi.
We ere now lilting up a Uni-class llar-
her Shop in the room adjoining the pool
•■dice. Our shop under Wheatley's will
he in ebuge ot an experienced barber
from Muon. In our new i|uartcn we
will be heller than ever prepared to ac
commodate our numerous snd gentle
manly customers with prompt and skill
ful work. We both served long sppren-
tieesbips before opening out on our own
own line, end are therefore fully pooled
on the requirements of the trade, and
never use dull nxors on a heavy beard.
When yon want any work done, call on
us, snd we will serve you promptly.
Andkhsox A Li'XroKD.
■ utriauuttHor.
On snd after October 1st, my friends
and patrons will please find me in my
new shop one door above the People's
National Rank. My barber shop will lie
the nicest rsenrt of its kind in the city.
My customers will be geotlemen, and I
guarantee courteous tvealment and skill
ed work to all who favor me with thei
patronage.
Gratefully thanking my kind friends
and the public generally for their liberal
patronage in the pest snd asking n con
tinuance ot th. same.
1 am rmpeeifotlv,
AOS coma ros, Buber.
1U Da oilcan please copy.
Mpli-wl
Circus were being pul up yester
day.
Messrs. W. F. Spnn, Mark Bell
and J. C. Lay Geld, of Webster,
were in the city Friday.
Col. 0. W. Hancock, editor of
tbe Republican, and bis estimable
lady celebrated their 39th wedding
anniversary on Thursday night.
Capt. B. F. Bell, the Republican
candidate for Congress, is expected
here to-day, and will address a
meeting at Liberty Hall to-night.
Bugg Chapman has a wooden
waiter he bought in Columbus
seventeen years ago. It is almost
as good as new, and will aland an
other seventeen years of service.
It seetus that Americas is get
ting quite a trade from the new
railroad already. Several days
ago we noticed live wagons, heavi
ly laden with supplies, starting
for the camps front here.
Tlie Smilliville KnterprMc- comes
to us in an enlarged and improved
form, presenting a very handsome
appearance. We are glnd to see
this evidence of enterprise on t ie
part of Bro. Tison, and hope lie
will be liberally supported liy the
people of his town and county.
It is rumored on the streets dial
the Smithvilie muiket, since the
break in prices, i« one-hall' a cent
under Americus. Some of our
prominent planter laiends will
probably come back to their first
love again. In the long run it
will pay a mini to slick to his own
town.
of the three counties composing
this senatorial district .-
SI’XITtU COI-NTY.
Find for. I Murray.
27tli Wj3 251
Old 26th 60 23
New 26th 16 41
15th «1 »
Old lBth 7 1
New 16th 45 13
17tli 42 36
28th «7 21
23 til 26 47
.335
442
With s number of painters nml
carpenters Mr. John H. Shaw has
been niakiug a new ami showy
front for his store this week. If
everybody would take the pains
he doec to keep their stores look
ing pretty, the business houses of
this city would lie improved there-
by-
Attention, Wide Awake No. 1.
Meiubcis of Wide Awake Fire
Coaipauy No. 1 are notified io at
tend quarterly parado at four
o'clock Monday ulternoon next,
and regular monthly meeting nt
7:30 Monday night next.
W. M. Hawkes, Foreman.
II. C. Stobiy, Secretary.
The Ponds Again.
Thursday night the Oily Council
condemned the fish pond belong
ing to Rlhcrt Head, and upon re
commendation of the Board ol
Health will have tho pond drained
as soon as frost comes. Tlie mill
|>ond matter was laid over until
Tuesday night, the Util. It is
probable that Head will fight the
decision of tbe council.
Trouble About the Well.
Thursday Mr. Brush and Ills
engineer, Mr. Kaney, quietly fold
ed up their tents ami went away.
The reason of their leaving was
because the city council would not
go back on tlie well contract and
supply them witli tour inch easing.
Mr. Brush notified tbe council that
be would enter a suit against the
city for $3,000, claiming that be
bad bored 1,000 feet, tho first well
being over 300, and the second
over *00. The couucii retaliated
by having an attachment served
on the well machinery, anti enter
ed suit against Brush and his com
pany for $4,000 damages. Ami so
the matter stands.
T.ital
HntUon'* majority ... .433
■I AVON e-OUXTT.
Uildooii. | Murray
Montezuma 24 22.1
Maraballville 10 85
Garden Valiev .00 76
English'* 4 II
Grnngervillc 3 83
Oglethorpe .08 200
Hick * Mill 00 60
Total 118 738
Murray’* majority 500
SCIII.KV fOt’JHV.
HikUoii. | Mtirruy.
L'tCrosae 105 10
Kllaville 50 315
Lickakillet 2 77
Nubbin Hill 1 123
Total *...158 534
Marray’* majority 376
Murray’* majority in tbe diatrict. 473
The official voto of Schley for
state otlicers ami representative is
as follows :
H. D. McDaniel. 573
N. (’. Barnett,. 573
W. A. Wright,.. 573
11. I’. Hardeman 573
Clifford Andorson 573
T. II. Myen (representative), 600
ll»r pln«a»>
Make vonrself and vonr creditor happy
by pAV>ng that old, thumb-worn account.
t ocN dsutft weillf Aones Atcock.
jt Pleasant Occasion.
Quite a gay crowd of young peo-
pie assembled at the residence of
Dr. S. R. Hawkins, Thursday eve
ning, to enjoy a Leap Year dance
given by bis fascinating daughter,
Miss Kina. The young ladies were
entire “maHters” of the occasion,
and the young men, unless other*
wise solicited, were forced to adorn
the wnlls.
Parnella’s famous Italian band,
of Macon, discoursed melodious
music, and the devotees of Terp
sichore “tripped the light fantastic
tie'* until the “wee suia’ hours
The lawn in fiontof the residence
was dotted with tables, where fiber*
bert and cake were served to those
desiring. The merry crowd seated
at the tables beneath the mellow
rays ot the moon presented quite
a picturesque scene.
Miss Alice Greeu,late of Atlan
ta, made her debut in Americus so
ciety on this occasion, and by her
easy mannei*, combined with her
loveliness,made many friends. Miss
Hina knows how to entertain her
many friend*, and when the hour
of dispersing arrived, the unani
mous exclamation was, “what a
delightful time 1 have had.”
Participant.
Stull Fed llaaf.
If you want a goml steak or roast this
morning, call on .Lu. llarp, north aide
square, us be bus u tin** stall fvtl beef on
*nle. Also some tino mutton. thurAsat
Our Gem'* Furnishing Good* depart
ment is complete. Our Tic*, Scarf*, and
Gent’s Jewelry are regular "JIM DAN-
DIES.' J. Waxelbain it Co.
. THE "LANGTRY” - ■ * |
HOOP SKIRT WITH BUSTLE !
COMBINATION.
There has never been anjthing in Sitle,
ndaEAsn durability, that gave the gen-,
oral satisfaction to the wearer that the j
“Langtry Skirt” does. Ask any lady |
who boa ever worn oue, and *be will tell
you that she will wear no other—only :
81*25. Second lot just received.
JOHN n. SHAW. ;
| B.—Call and see the "Perfection” j
I Bustle. Tbe lightest, most comfortable <
i and durable Btwlle in tbe world—7oo to j
! 81*00. Also tho celebrated "Duplex,* j
"Bon-Ton" and "Dr. Strong’*” Corset*.
JOHN It. SHAW.
! For FALL and WINTER BONNETS
| and H ATS cal! on MRS. M. E. RAINES,
I Jack*'*n Street, Americas, Ga. t
| oct3-3m
! Ambrosia tine out at McKenzie*
CLOTHING! CLOTHING! CLOTHING j
By far the L truest, Best and Cheapest j
ever offered in Georgia, at
J. W ax KJ-1M L' w A Co, ’i
REMOVED. REMOVED
!NEff YOI STORE.
and Leaders and
DKPAllTL'KK OK MAILS.
loing went aud eoutb close at.. 1:00 p in
Going o«Htand uortb clone at... 3:00 j> m
Night mail north close ut 8:00 p tu
For Buena Vista and Ellaviile
close* daily except Sunday nt 12:30 p m
Lnmpkin, Preston, Weston, and
Plain* ol Duna close* on M .n-
duy, Woinesdayand Friday utl:00 p m I
Friendship, Pranenville and Church j
Hill ulortiH daily, except Sunday.
at 8:00 a m 1
Bottslord, Providence aud Seal*
close* Saturday ut 6:00 a nt
Hudson close* Frid iy at 8:00 a lu ;
Lnmnr close* Tuesday and Fri
day nt 8.-00 a m
The above arrangement* will continue ;
nntil change in railroad schedule.
\V. A. Black, F. M.
HATTER,!
AND DEALER IN
Gent’s Neck and Underwear,
AMERIC US, GA.
TO GYLES’ CORNER,
(Formerly tbe Commercial Hotel Office )
l
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SUU1JSH VOVXtY.
FOR MAYOR
'.Ve are autlioriz-su to announce the
name of A. C. BELL ns & candidate for
Muynr of America* ut the Municipal elec
tion in December next. uugi If
ELEGANT STOCK!
FIVE AND MEDIUM GOODS!
I PRICES BELOW COMPETITION.
FOB SHERIFF.
\Yc art* nutborized to announce the
name of Vi. H. C'OUIl a, n candidate for
Sheriff uf Sumter connty. If elected, X.
H. White, of tlie 15th Dietrict, will he hi,
deputy. !o
If.w,
While the cotton ia rolling in, i. u good
time to aettle that uld account.
oc!4d ant.wedtf Ac.Nta AT: ut k.
Bertliu IVelby Coining.
In our advertising columns will
be found the announcenicnt of tbe
coming ot Miss Bertha Welby.
She will lie here Friday night of
next week. Thu Chnllaiioogn
Democratilins speaks other:
Miss Welby secures the sympa
thy of tlie audience when she first
enters upon the stage, and, until
she leaves, the interest never Hags.
She is entirely free from manner
ism, or anything like stage postur-
j ing and carries out her part with
I a most pleasing and attractive
i naturalness. She is vivacious,
pathetic, and captivating. In fact
she is a charming actress, and
. merits the patronage of the lovers
New Advertisements,
GLOVER’S OPERA HOUSE j
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10.1
ONE NIGHT ONLY ! |
First Fashionable Attraction this Season.:
A Dramaiif Company of Superior Kxortlenw, 1
L'AtcrlDg to tlio rofimd, <a*tilouabl«>
atul of t he citin'.
TH* Beautiful Society liar,
BERTHA WELBY
en*POBTKDg BY
II. A. D’Arcy’s Dramatic Co.
For Sale or Exchange.
Twa Metionarj* engine*, thico hoilere, planing |
mil', »aw mill, grlel trfiU, lath mil*, lr»n lurnine j
lathe with pipiug, iiL-pIrator*, turn in. Mtrn,
lrat Mon engine for hauling timber to the mill ai d '
lumlier In river landing. Knouzh hard wimnI km) l
yellow pine lumber at 1 per 10001<» last (he ml 1
i Contract* for million or lee» o|
... houcee, l-nrn$, t»mmi«-
eari»*a, etc., (or a reasonable timo frre of co t
The h'xivj property 1< located on ea*t vide of Oc-
mtilgce rlvor, Ifimllee south n Hawktnsvillt and
12 miles ea»t of Enstmar. The above property
will he sold cheap for cusli or will bo exchanged
for Americus or Hunuer county property. For
r particular* enquire at Hkoordf.* office.
CARPETS !
INSURE WITH THE
Norwich Union Fire Insnrance Society'
H3TS *1,120.070.
A. L. HUES, Agent,
At /(•• tik of A,*rrlru,
FOR. SALE.
in
PLYMOUTH ROCKS
3 mu nt Atncrtcuis'.Uii.
DAVID JAMft*.
CHEAP LUMBER-
Bell'* place, near Ain«ricuf ;
III i T Tl rr tiini i T1TWT if Anil l 11 it I w bere 1 will deliver lumber at mill for Eight i
THE HEBREW MOTHER, j ftiiSYr'SSi.T/. Vv.fJ&T' |
A Drama of lateufe human Intcreet, appealing t -- -—
"claree*. deidctiog^Che cooateucy of woman. ( HOYfiO \Y OH tQH .
kgnr« ] A good, gentle family
ltd | drive. Ai ply at tlda odlt
R. T. BYRD,
INSURANCE AGENT,
OFFICE IN COMMERCIAL HOTEL BLOCK.
Forsyth, Street, • • • • Amerious, Ca
AGENT FOR THE LEADING
CloiiDgPalace,
Cor. Lamar St. and I’otlou .Ivrnue,
AMERICUS, GA.
AChase After a ThieL
Thursday night some one came . „
running up to Cotton Avenue from I «f genuine gemu, of every section.
Hampton crying for lielp to cateli | trl a * ■ 18 ' * r mor ‘*
a thief. Tab Oliver. Jim llaneslv ! , ‘ n,Uo,ue tUl,u Mrs Lsn * tr >' : ,, “ t I
. - t .. . * .'like most Amerieau women, ahe;
and a few more of the boys ran ' . , y \
down that -ay and were led to the I rel,e,, " ore 1 u ''°“ Uer ! ' 0W " lo sct
oil .mill- As they reached the th “ “P°“ ^ bc *“‘- v '
store-room they found John Taylor l )0rt w " 8 001 '- and . M. B. COLNUL.
shoving » bull dog revolver under in « ,hc eom P a , n - v was i C0 “P aratlv -
. , „ . K» nnknnwn. tlinv ft nrafc-rftln I
a negro » note, while a companion
AZiBO AGENT for ffiHW
GULLET and LUMMES COTTON GINSi
THo float Olxiat Mndoi!
CALL AND SEE ME, WHEN IN WANT OF INSURANCE OH GINS.
septlSmS H.. T. I
was guarding tbe rear retreat. The
negro was almost paralyzed with
fear, and it wai sometime before
he could talk. At last tbe boys
found out that he was crawling
into the cotton seed house to
aleap, when lie waa discovered and
an alarm raised. The boy, quistly cvnnot bV.urpuwi.
walked back to town. < J. Waxelsacx a Co.
Iy unknown, they had a first rate
audience.
Caaalrjr Ladle*.
Ucmembor that Th* Bargain Stoic has
fitted up a nice room for the convenience
of their lady enstomen from the country.
When coming to the city, call aronnd
and make yourself at home.
Our line of Silks, Satin* and Velvets
J. J. WILLIFORD
COUNCIL & WILLIFORD,
PROPRIETORS OF
GEORGIA WAREHOUSE,
Opera House Block, Americas, Ua.
W* would call the attention at Cotton Planter, that we an again prepared to
handle and .lore tneir notion on the most favorable terms. Onr warehouse la new,
fire-proof, snd M-psnt* from any oih.r building., liras tainting low rates of insurmnsK
Wo propou to giv* onr customers loir weight., snd -rear, for them Urn Ughsst mar
ket pries. Thankful tor lha liberal patronage bsstowod upon ns lost year, w. ask a
continuant* of tbs asms. Mgltat
STYLES-
THE GRANDEST DISPLAY EVER
BEFORE KNOWN IN
AMERICUS.
$loo,ooo!
(ONE Hl'NDRKD.TUOl SAKIi DOI.LABS)
WORTH OF GOODS. COMPRIS
ING THE
LARGEST VARIETY
LOWEST PRICES
CA *
J. WAXELBAUM & CO.
NEW YOI SHE.