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Americus Recorder.
The DAILY RECORDED U pabllehed every
tkorolof (Monday excepted).
The WEEKLY RECORDER {I* published
every Friday nomine*
lOSMRimoX RATH.
Dolly Recorder, per month, COe.
Weekly Recorder, per year, (SOO.
UAllfT ADVERTISING RATER.
Tnuuient Ratea—25c per aanore o* ten Ua«* for
tint IiimBod, ood 15c for each aubeeqaeot inaer*
rlon.
Local Notice* 5c per line for flrat Insertion and
Sc per line for t aeh aubaeqoent insertion.
Special rates tor contracts eon be made with
the ooblisher.
^ W. L. GLEH8NEB, Foklhber.
H. O. RTOKEY, Ueal Editor.
TO *7 y TAtiK.
Hare vise people hove their ear.
And aon* thing new tell every day.
LOOAIs SCHEDULE,
On and after Sondoy, 1 October 5th trains will
ran oa follow*:
TRAINS SOUTH.
Mail floath .!*»
Night Kxprara, south MB p. m.
Dsy Freight “ ex Sunday A:» p. m.
Night M “ *• Monday 2.50 a.m.
TRAIN8 NORTH.
Mall north.. ............ 8:09 p.
Ntght *'
..5:01». r,
x Sunday ®:20a. r
• Monday a.«>6 a. u
Curr makrkn. Agent.
DEPARTURE OP MAILS,
doing west and south close at. 12:00 p m
doing east and north clone at... 2:39 p —
Might mall north clone at H:00p
For Buena Yista and Ellatille
clones daily excopt Sunday at 12:30 p in
Lumpkin, Preston, Weston, and
Plains of Duaa closes on Mon*
day, WeJnesdayand Friday at IKK) p m
Friendship, Dranesvillo and Church
Hill clOMS daily, except Sunday.
at 8:001»
Bottstord, Providence and Heals
olosos Saturday at 6:00 a
Hudson closes Fridty at. 8:00 a m
Lamar closes Tuesday and Fri
day at 8:00 * *n
The above arrangements Will eontinno
until change in raiirosd schedule.
W. A. Black, P. M.
Apples and Cabbage at the if Bakery*
Call soon. _ tf
Emperor Cigars, genuine Hnvanoa
iwenty-flvo in a box, at McKenzie’s. tl
Sausage, Onions, and Cheese at the
Star Bakery.
Full line of latest Broadway Silk Hats,
octfttf Btlander A Arrington.
TTIDUTP 8e0(I " Freflh at
1 U ItAYll j. A. A D.F Davenport’*
Skill in connection with pure drugs
can always be relied on at J. A. & D. F.
Danentort’h. _ tf
Zcigler Brothers' Fine Shoes a speci
alty. Hvlandeu & Arrington.
octStf
Now,
While the cotton is rolling in, is a good
time to settle that old account.
oct4d aatawedtf Agnes Avrora.
picas* Call T*.Day
And settle that long-standing account.
oct4d satawedtf Agnes Aycock.
Old Sinner Cigars. The llnest import
ed wines at McKenzie's.
Htrpisiu.
Make yourself and your creditor happy
by paving that old, thumb-worn account,
octf dsatawedtf Agnes Aycock.
John B. Stetson’s Hats.
ootStf IIyi.andkh A Arrington.
For FALL nod WINTER BONNETS
and HATScaU on MBS. M. E. BAINES,
Jackson Street, Americus, Ga.
oct3-3m
Colors* Hsarss.
The oharge for the colored hearxo and
a span of horses will hereafter be $4.00.
tf JD. B. Hiu..
SUk, Alpacas, and Scotch Gingham Um
brellas. Bylandkr A Arrington.
ootStf
"Eider Down" and "Calla Lily” are
elegant complexion powders and are
used in many places with perfect satis
faction. In wbito flesh and pink at
tf J. A. A D. F. Davenport's.
Foil line of 8Uff Hats in all Colors and
Shapes. Bylandkr A Arrington.
octStf
Cssslry Ltdln,
Remember that The Bargain Stoic haa
fitted up a nice room for tbe convenience
of their lady customers from the country.
When coming to the eity, call around
and make yourself at home.
TON SORIA I. ARTISTS.
We aro now fitting up a first-class Bar
ber Shop in the room adjoining the post
office. Our shop under Wheatley’* will
be in oharge of an experienced barber
from Macon. In our new quarters we
will be better then ever jropsred to ac
commodate our numerous and gentle
manly customvr* with prompt and skill-
fill work. We both served long appren
ticeships before opening ont on our own
own line, and are therefore fully posted
on the requirements of the trade, and
never use dull taxors on a heavy beard.
When you want any work done, call on
us, and we wlU serve you promptly.
Andrrson A Lunford.
THE "LANGTRY”
HOOP SKIRT WITH BUSTLE
COMBINATION.
There haa never been anything in Strut,
ndaEisB durability, that gave tho gen
eral satisfaction to the wearer that the
"Langtry Skirt” does. Aak any lady
who haa ever worn one, and she will tell
yon that she will wear no other-only
$1.25. Second lot just received.
JOHN 1L SHAW.
X. B.—Cell and see the "Perfection”
Bust!?. The lightest, most comfortable
and durable Bustle in the world—75c to
$1.00. Also tbe celebrated "Duplex,'
"BctoTofe" and "Dr. Strong's* Corsets.
/OHM ft. SHAW.
DROWNED IF A POND
A Stem Owes HiMssIs Cash’s Mill
Pss«, swA Mssts Ills Death.
Tuesday morning tbe news was
brought to this city that a negro
named Aaron Make had been
drowned in Cook's mill pond,
about three miles and a half south
west of the city. The body bad
not been found at that time.
About one o’clock Mr. John
Speight heard of tbe occurrence,
when he said be could find the
body if it was in there. A negro
carried him out in a buggy and
Speight immediately prepared him
self for tbe diving. Carrying along
a mao to help him be rowed < ut in
tbe pond and dove down. Three
times he repeated It, going further
up the pond each time. Then be
got some long poles and stuck them
OUR PAPA’i 1IF A PLIGHT.
Regular meeting of the city
council.
Present—Mayor Felder; Aid.
Burt, Williams and Cobb.
Absent—Aid. Bel!, Hawkins and
Morgan.
Minutes of last regular and call
ed meeting was read and confirmed.
Mayor Felder read the follow
ing letter Irom Mr. Geo. S. Brush :
Mayor and City Council of Americus :
Gentlemen—I hereby notify you that
we have prosecuted work on Artesian
well ax far na it is safe to go with tbe six
inch owing (in ray judgment) and It is
nuw necessary to invert a smaller size
easing to continue the work, which cas
ing you will please furnish at tbevtry
earliest possible time, ns per contract,
tbat we may be able to continue tbe work
to its completion. Id conference with
down at each place he went down. : jyf r> jj*u t chairman of your well commit-
The sixth time be went down he J tee, this day, I stated I would go to
was in water about ten feet deep j McKeesport and order the casing for you
A- VOIC E
FROM THE CORNER!
I HAVE SOLD OUT MY STOCK O!
LIQUORS AND SHALL DEVOTE
MV TIME AND ENERGIES
PRINCIPALLY TO THE
YES, MV SOUS,
when lie raw the body. Grasping
It dimly Willi bia left band (he ia
left banded) be managed by a bard
effort, to get to .tbe top of the
water and to the boat with bia
burden. The body waa carried to
tbe ground and laid out under the
treca. It waa found face down
ward, tbe right arm partly extend
ed, the leftalmnal wholly ho.
Coroner Guerry waa immediate
ly aent for, and in company with a
Recorukk man he drove out to the
mill in the evening. A jury waa
impaneled, and from tbe evidence
beard they made up a verdict that
the negro came to hi* death by ac
cidental drowning. The body waa
turned over to relatives for burial.
From tile evidence before the
jnry it aeemed that Make Went out
the night before to aet his trot
linea. He was beard bailing out
his l>oat for tbat purpose. He
waa next heard in the pond, grunt
ing, to use the miller’s expression,
and waa called to, hut no answer
wra received. The next morning
hi* boat waa found upside down by
tbe mill man.
It waa undoubtedly a case of
accidental drowning.
Headquarters for Bvot., Show, Hata
and Umbrellas, at
ocIStf RyMNDEH A AliniKOTON'a.
New Kloae Reel*.
Sometime ngo Mechanics Fire
Co. ordered a line four wheel reel
from a Barncaville firm. The reel
has been built, and will lie on ex
hibition at tbe State Fair in
Macon this month. Tbe builders
claim It to be the finest reel turned
out of their shop, and they have
made aorae very tine ones, notably
among them tbe one belonging to
No. 3, of Macon. The reel 1* to
weigh 450 pounds, and when till, d
with hose can be drawn by two
boys. A handsome picture of it
will be here in a few days. We
understand that the reel will be
named after our popular townsman,
Hon. C. F. Crisp.
Last Monday night Wide Awake
Fire Co. deoided to buy a new
four wheel hose reel, and started a
subscription list among its mem
bers for that purpose. Sufficient
encouragement was received to
know that they would get one.
They say they will not have one if
they cannot get tbe best made.
Hand-nude Mens' Shoe,. Double Calf
Uppers—waterproof.
OctSlf BVLAXDEU A Amuxotox.
to insure thst it will bo the proper kind,
and if you desire uie to do so, you will
please notify me to that < (feet before I
leave this place.
Yonrs truly.
Oko. 8. Brush,
President Mnubettan Artesian Well Co.
Bills read and ordered paid.
•I. M. Moore reports toll Irom
the month of September $17.60.
On motion of Aid. Williams, the
atreet committee was instructed to
provide a pound for cows.
The following petition was read,
and on motion referred to street
committee :
To the Manor and City Council of Amer-
ieue:
We, the undersigned citizens of Atncri-
cus, respectfully petition your honorable
body to repeal the cow law now in force
in said city
W. B. Mayo,
T. N. Mayo.
Thos. A. Graham,
J. E. Hull,
W. F. Mims.
C. B. Itaiues,
B. H. Mayo,
D. T. Wilson.
J. F. Wood.
S. J. Wynn.
M. Hart.
Jam.* Harp,
W. E. Brown.
V. I>. Duncan,
E. J. Brooks,
H. 1). Watts,
J. L. Tucker.
R. A. Wheeler.
W. A. Smith,
L. P. Dorman,
J. F. Bolton,
J. S. Bolton,
T. F. Logan,
Jos. A. Stnbbs.
L. J. Blalock.
W. W. Guerry.
E- G. Simmons,
B. M. Wheeler.
J. P. Chnpman,
W. D. Smith,
J. A. Ansley,
A. C. Alexander,
M. K. Monk.
M. H. Ford,
J. A. Turpin,
3. R. Lcamon, Jr.,
Jsok Renew,
A. W. Rusiev,
J. S. Mims,
W. J. Phillips,
Thos. M. Cobb,
W. W. Moore,
W. H. Mathews,
G. A. Turpin,
J. A Taylor,
D. E. Goodman.
Patrick Bass,
D. A. Mayo,
,f, C. Mathews,
J. A. Daniel,
J. W. L. Daniel.
.f. W. Cobb.
Joseph A. Cobb,
S. D. Cobb,
B. G. Lee,
J. L. Albritton,
J. W. Mize.
Jss. Alexander,
Will Not Come.
Grau’s Opera Company have
canceled their date to appear in
Americus on Saturday night, tbe
I ltb. and as Bertha Welby is the
only attraction for several days,
you bad better secure your tickets
early. There was a rush for tick
ets Tuesday morning when they
were put on sale and they continue
to sell. Usual prices lor reserved
seats—-no extra charge.
Ambrosia tine oat at McKenzie's
! Tuesday was tale day. Two sales
were made at the court house,
both goiug at a very fair value.
Legal sales aro getting to be very-
light in this country.
As our reporter was out on an
inquest yesterday, and the “boss"
bad gone to Webster, the co.ton
report is deficient tbie morning.
Mrs. Elam baa been busy mov
ing her new stock this week.
Mr. Ellison B. Cook was in town
yestsrdajr.
8. B. Hawkins, Jr, C. C. Kvaun,
C. J. Hawktu*. H. C. Johnson.
N. R. Hawkins. L P. McCoy,
J. B. C. Smith. J. W. Guerry,
J. J. Hancsley, J. W. Brady’,
Dupont Guerry, J. G, E imumlson,
J. B. Piishury, StDdy Hill,
J. H. Allen.
Application of Brown k French,
S. B. Hawkins, Jr., J. P. Chap
man, M. H. Ford k Co., P. H.
Williams, G. M. nay, T. J. Mitch
ell, for liquor license, was granted.
Council adjourned.
Mr. M. M. Folsom, of Colquitt
county, arrived yesterday to take
a position on the Kkcordrb. For
tbe time boing he will hunt up those
gentlemen who are averse to lacing
their account with this office, and
we bespeak for him a liberal hear
ing. Any- item of news or stray
work that you may lender him
will lie promptly taken care of.
Ths Reason
Why, I. W. Harper's Nelson County
Whixkev in preferred above all other
Brenda is because it is tbs most regular
and most jwrfect Product, incontestably
ever made. X long experience in tbe
manufacture of the Harper, the large
capital of the Distiller which enables him
to hold bia Whiaker until it haa fully ma
tured, together with the fact that the
Whiskey ia bought by and xbipped me to
direot from tbe Diatillery accounts for
the unvarying aatisfaction it haa given
those beat educated to a fine Wbixkey.
J. Lhraki4i, Sole Agent,
apr!2 6m Americua, Ga
TRADE, THEREFORE I
INVITE ALL, AND ESPECI
ALLY TIIE Li DIES, WHO DE
SIRE TO SELECT FOR THEMSELVES
PURE AND UNADULTERATED
ARTICLES IN MY LINE TO
GIVE ME A CALL !!
I HAVE ADDED TO MY STORE A
LARGE
COFFEE HILL!
TRY HOME OF THE VERY BEST
we respect tiie rights
OF THE POOR. “ S
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10.
Boasted Bio Coffee, oNE ” m
GROUND ON MY MILL AND
PUT UP IN AIR TIGHT TIN
CANS. YOU WILL FIND IT
WILL SAVE TIME, TROUBLE
AND MONEY TO YOU.
RESPECTFULLY,
H, D. WATTS.
Americas, Ga., Oct. 8, 1884. tf
iSTJETW
II
Just as soon as wo can pick, gin I
and sell our cotton we will call upon 1
The Clothier Gyles ut his New
Corner in Americus and purchase j
lur outfits for the season.
By the way, what a revolution -
Gyles has c.used in the clothing
uisincss, where for years previous
o bis opening we never sawafirs> i t> ,.£» j , ,, ix
lass garment in town, although I itatlllGu Dy tllO ACOplfi!
.-e paid prices all tiie same that F •
ugbt to have bought the best
jootls in the land. But it remained
for Frank Gyles to step to the .
front, knock the bottom out, and { TIIE PARTY 01 EtOHO.Ill i!SK)t|j[W
sell the finest and only perfect fit- 1 *■
ting clothing at figures less than
we used to pay for common ones.
And our people appreciate his vim
tnd enterprise, for their gratitude
•t shown by the daily increasing j NO
hrong that occupies his store. In
>ild despair, unable to compete in I
■rices and styles, other u erebants !
ry to coine in at the twelfth hour ;
.ml inakeasicltlyattum,.ttodivert
lie gra -d rush by illusive ad ver-1
iscmenls of auction goods from
■roken concerns. But the peop.e j
wont hear any such nonsense. They
lon’t slop long enough to even
ake a passing glance at. these old,
worn-out advertisements as they
are perfectly posted that auction
clothing, etc .meansgenerally bun
dles of mixed up sizes and obsolete
remnants that none who xvisli to
appear even respectable will wear.
The procession will now move
direct to Gyles the Clothier.
Three cheers for Gyles the j j m c ■
Clothier I Hurrah for Gvlcs the S 00 “ 8 ’ Therefore be it
SKi-vas. tr G,l “ “• | ««*«'. «hc
of the people demand the for-
mation ol a new party which
shall concentrate its patronage
on one close-dealing candidate,
and thus combining with cor
rect principles, make still small
er profits practical and result ia
the greatest good for all.
To this end weannouneeout
self as the
..met
ALlTYOR COLoii ATI0!t
ONE LOW PRICE TO ,\n
WIDE AWAKE AND BOCNl)
TO WIN. U
REFORM!
WnEREAS, Many citizcm i
this community have heretofore
subjected themselves to unn«.
essary expense anil burdensome
overcharges in the purchase ol
GLOVER’S OPERA HOUSE
ml elolt! of the citicp.
The Beautiful Society Star,
BERTHA WELBY
hUPPOIiTKDJ BY
II. A. D’Arcj’s Dramatic Co.
Produclnz the llietmlc end FiicInaMn* Drama
which had a rtio o' over *00 i-lghte in Lon
don, to written nnd i dnpted for Mies
Berth a Welby, entitled
THE HEBREW MOTHER.
A Drttna of intense human Intercut, Appealing
|o nil clftfses do. let in t the constancy of ivoinnn.
A New Kmin DmmnMc Li erilure.
8 ale on <*h1c at Mrs. !.ewi*’« end Mien Atrnen
Aycock • nt (1.00. net ltd
People’s Economy"
And Lunch Room, i Cheap Engines.
Thin u
.... i.i ..a. > . i I have for sale a few Cooper Portable
tbat I have opened a funch Hoorn nnd iStlnoJht j E»iignf», the bent made, which I will Hell
at my attnd opposite Felder’* Warehounc, when I dllt cheap if called for soon.
*— ready to prepare i R. T. BYRD.
MEALS AT ALL HOURS.!CHEAP LUMBER.
1 nm now Wnied nt Bel.’, place, nenr Americ
whore l wi I deliver lumber at mill for Sigh
Fresh Fish and Oysters for Sale.! SSStRSUTi! * nJ 'VX SM&B?'
eepnrnie }
i “ unv -
JOHN A. TURPIN.
Sores Wanted.
A rood, gentle family hor«e, one that a ledv c
drive. At ply nt this odlce.
R. T. BYRD,
INSURANCE AGENT,
OFFICE IN COMMERCIAL HOTEL BLOCK,
Forsyth. Street, .... Amorious, Ca
AGENT FOR THE LEADING
ANNOUNCEMENTS-
HVM1JCU VOVNtr.
FOR MAYOR
We aro aathorizeu to aanounce tbe
name of A. C. BELL as a candidate for
Major of Americuzat the Municipal elec
tion in December nexe. augl tf
FOR SHERIFF.
We arc authorized to annonnee tbe
name of Vf. H. COBB as a candidate for
Sheriff of Somter county. If elected, N.
H. White, of the 15th District, will be bia
deputy. te
IN THE COUNTRY, GIVING YOU THE BEST INSURANCE AT
THE LOWEST RATES.
> AOXTNT FOR TRE
GULLET AMD LUMME8 COTTON GIN?,
Tlxo JBowt Oizia Madoil
CALL AND SEE ME, WHEN IN WANT OF INSURANCE OR GINS.
sept!8m3 * R. «J«. ;
M. B. COUNCIL.
J. J. WILLIFORD
COUNCIL & WILLIFORD,
PROPRIETORS OF
GEORGIA WAREHOUSE,
Opera House Block. Americas, Ga.
We would call tbe attention of Cotton Planter* tbat we are again prepared to
handle and atore their cotton on tbe most favorable terms. Our warehouse in new,
flre-proof, and aeparate from any other bnililiog«, time insuring low rates of insurance.
We propose to give onr customrr* fair weights, and «ec»ue for them the highest mar-
•sauautntTofui Ub "“ p * ,roa “ fi * bt ' tow ' d “* u “ »J Fonyth Street, Americm, Ga-
OUR PLATFORM!
Low tariff on all goods used
by the Jieople, surlt as Jjjy
Goods, Notions, Fancy Goods,
Millinery, Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Etc.
As low prices surely increas,
es trade and results in the
greatest good to both buyer and
seller Value* must govern
prices. Deal only in g"»d re
liable goods, making the prices
as low as possible. (A poor
nrticle is dear atanyprice.) No
misrepresentation. Sell every
article on its own merits and a!
its true value.
JOIN US!
Be on the winning side. Al
ready we are elected—elected
to sell you cheaper than tiie
cheapest; elected to show > ou
the best nnd newest; in lact
elected as the people's true bur-
gain-giving, fair dealing candi
date. Be one to help roll up
the big majority in favor ol cor
rect principles and the advance
ment ol true economy and re
form. See us personally and
learn our civil service principle*
In return lor patronage »<'
promise Fair Dealing, Straight
Goods, Bed-Rock Prices.
Polls now open and w dl n "
main so until further notice.
Vote early nnd often i> 1 - rl1
wish of yours truly,
JOHN E. SHAW,
