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Established 1879.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1885.
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americus.
Atnericui in tha county seat of Sumter
Georgia, situated on the Soutb-
terii railroad, 71 miles southwest of
Mmou.sml about 80 m,las north of the
Ficrida line It is situated in the finest
section el Georgia, ruisiDg a greater vari
ety of agricultural and horticultural pro
ducts than any other part of the South,
combining all the fruits, grain and vege-
tables ef the temperate and semi-tropical
cones-wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice Irish
snd sweet potatoes, peanuts, chufas,
aotton peas, sugar cane, apples, pears,
peaches, grapes, olunii and other fruits.
Tho climate is mild and equable, aud one
of the most healthy in the world, the air
beinu pure and dry and most beneficial lor
lui) • and throat diseases. All kinds of
outdoor work can be performed without
inconvenience from summer heat or
winter cold. Americus lias a population
of 0,000. is beautifully situated on high
und rolling ground and boasts of some of
th.* handsomest business blocks in tho
South. Tho city has tine public schools;
rood churches; a large public library;
one daily, one semi-weekly and two
wt ckly newspapers; a new opera house,
completely furnished witu scenery and
capable of seating 1,000 persons; a well
organized fire department, including
two lino steamers; ibe streets are well
paved, sewered aud lighted; there are
two flouring mills, a cottonseed oil mill,
i l ining mill and variety works, carriage
factory, and a number of miuormanfacto-
ries; about two hundred firms are engaged
in mercantile business; three banks with
an abundance of capital; two good
hotels furnish good accommodation.
Americus is the centre of trade for six
counties comprising the richest agricul
tural section in Georgia, the average an
nual cotton receipts being 30,000 bales,
which will bo largely increased by the
completion of the Preston and Lumpkin
railroad now in process of construction.
It is the largest city in Southwest Geor
gia, aud has been appropriately named
the “Commercial Capital” of that sec
tion, and it is rapidly growing in popu
lation and wealth. As a place of bUM-
uess residence it presents attractions
equaled by few cities in the South.
Property of all kinds is comparatively
cheap, although rapidly advancing in
value; the inhabitants of both city and
country are cultivated, courteous aud
hospitable, with a cordial welcome to im
migrants. To enterprfsing tradesmen, ju
dicious capitalists and industrious farm
ers this section of Georgia offers tine op-
poitunities. Any information in regard
to city or country will be cheerfully fur
nished by addressing the AmkkicUb Rk*
(order, Americas, Ga. .
An Krittor’i
If Ton Want
Fresh
OF ALL KINDS, GOTO
DRUG STORE I
THEY HANDLE SEEDS FROM
LA IVl'EHS.
C. 11. MoCRORY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
LLLAVII.LE, GA.
TKUMg—All claim, from *30 or under. $3;
I r m t HI to *500, tell per cent.; over *51-0, seven
per c ut. No charge, unit'., collection, »rc mad.'.
. May it tr.j
MISCELLA NEO US.
$2,000
At small cost can b<\ secured for your
loved ones, by joining the
Kni.g-h.ts of Honor.
Let every husband and father do it. Regu
lar lodge meeting first and third Friday
7 p. m. For particulars call on
B. TAYLOR, Die.
Or, D. K. Brinson, Reporter, decllyl
Ed wx J. Miller. C. Hornco McCall.
Which arc perfectly pure and
fresh Remember that they
make a specialty of Seeds and
handle only the best. It is
cheaper to buy good seeds at
first, for then you will not be
disappointed or lose your time
and labor.
J. A.&D.F. DAVENPORT,
LAMAR STREET,
Amorlous, : Oo<> rgla.
Assignee’sSale.
A grand closing out sale of tha goods and
chattels of the late James McTyier,
deceased, consisting of
NOTIONS, DRESS GOODS.
LACES, RIBBONS, HOSIERY',
Ladies* and Gents* Underwear,
Monumental Marble Works, CLOTHING !
MII I.Kit A MeCALl., Proprietors,
Bonthwost Corner of the Public Square,
AMERICUS, GA.
Monuments, Tombs, Etc., Etc
of the Sent Italian and American Garble.
Anderson ville School
Will Open Sprimr Term Jnnuurj
12 th, 1S8U
Tuition $15.00, $20,00 and 825,00 per
annum -less public fund about #3.00 per
pupil. Board and tuition ten dollars per
four weeks) mouth, puid monthly in ad
vance. Musio #3.00 per month. For
further information apply to
A. J. CLARK, Principal,
Andersonville, Ga.
dcclT-waeodtf
1885.
•f: K MATHIS, Pri ipal.
I w ill tako charge of the above school
on Monday January 12th, next. I have
tn,| gi)t for the people of Americas before,
aud would respectfully ask a renewal of
lllfc ir hupport.
Terms, Rates, Etc. :
J binary Department per month,.. ..#2X0
h.termediuk*, per month 3.00
Jj»t^Cla*», per month, 4 00
, union due at the end of each Soho*
***10 month.
E. MATHIS, Principal.
Ladies’, Gents’ and Childrens’ Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Umbrellas, Parasols,
Trunks, Valises, Traveling Bags, and
other articles of merchandise too numer
ous to mention. Also, Store Furniture
and Fixtures. All offered to the public
for tho
NEXT TEN DAYS,
Regardless of Cost, for the benefit of the
creditors. Come early if you would secure
bargain!. After ten days tho remnant
will be sold out at Auction.
TERMS, SPOT CASH.
NOTICE
Is hereby given that after ten days suit
will he instituted against all ;>artu** who
are indebted to the late James McTyier.
So save cost of suit by settling your notes
and accoants at once.
J. B. FELDER, Assignee.
Early Goodrich.
Early Rose, N. Y.
Burbank, il
Peerless,
Beauty of Hebron.
At AXSlEY BROS.
February 5.—Yesterday, at two
o’clock p. m., Col. A. S. J. Hender
son, of our city, and his friends,
Prof. H. C. Adauis, Capt. U. F.
■Simmons, Messrs. B. F. Christie,
T. C. Janes, Jatnes Green, W. R.
Baldwin and wife and little daugh
ter, Mrs. E. B. McNulty, Miss Min
nie F. McNulty, Miss Mary S. Bald
win, and your humble servant,
boarded the train for Albany, at
which place we arrived forty min
utes behind time, as usual; took
bus and landed, all serine, at the
Barnes House, where we registered,
secured rooms for the night, and
then scattered over tiic city, view
ing its broad streets, magnificent
gardens, and palatial residences,
inhaling its exilerattnc atmosphere
and taking in, among other things,
several gallons of its invigorating,
youth-renewing artesian water.
At eight o'clock our party re
paired to the flue residence of Mr.
Z. T. Mayo, to witness the nuptials
of his beautiful aud accomplished
daughter, Mies Annie Mayo, and
our enterprising and much esteem
ed friend, Col. A. S. J. Henderson.
Abouttwcnty-five beautiful Chinese
lanterns were hanging in the front
yard, along verandas, and in the
spacious hall, illuminating the
whole premises. As we were
ushered in by a liveried servant,
“as dark as Egypt,” our eyes be
came dazzled by the exquisitely
furnished aud decorated parlors
and the gay and festive throng
within. Bv 8:30 o’clock the guests,
numbering nearly two hundred per
sons, were all arrived, and passed
another half hour in friendly greet
ings and pleasant conversation,
which linally changed to impatience
and eager extcctancy. At nine
o'clock all was ready; a silence,
grand and deep, settled upon the
audience; a nod and a wind were
exchanged, when Miss Janie War
ren struck np “The Wedding
March” on the piano, and the fol
lowing attendants marched into
the parlor and faced the dietin
guished guests, anti the Rey. G. W.
Mathews, who was to perform the
interesting ceremony:
Mr. T. C. Janes with Miss Myr
tle Hill.
Colonel Tom Eason with Miss
Minnie F. McNulty.
Mr. J. P. Gridin with Miss Eva
Hillsraan.
Mr. Lee Jones with Miss Birdie
Johnson.
Mr. B. L. Weston with Mist
Louise Warren.
Mr. P, W. Hill with Miss May
Cutlid.
Mr. C. VV. Rawton with Mia*
Mary Cheatham.
And last, but not least in the
general interest, Colonel A. S. J.
Henderson and Miss Annie Mayo.
They halted in thy door way,
diroctly under a large Artificial
heart covered with white hiacynths
and suspended in the air. Tbe
music ceased; tbe minister per
formed the marriage ceremony in a
solemn and impressive tone and
manner, pronounced the benedic
tion, and then with hearty congrat
ulations, sweet kisses, and exami
nation of the inan^beautiful bridal
presents, the hippy relatives and
friends passed another hour which
will never be forgotten by those
whe participated in the joyous oc
casion.
Following is a list of the pres
ents, with names of donors, as well
as I could get them up iu a few
minutes:
Mr. C. M. Mayo (grandfather of brids),
entire outfit for room.
Mr-. C. M. Mayo, (grandmother of
bride), diamond ring and $400.
Mr. T. Mayo, (fhtherl, ailrer jewel
cas6 with gold front.
lira. Z. T. Mayo, (mother), ailrer water
service.
Zackie and Dollie Mayo, (little bratber
and siater), wash stand set.
Colonel Henderson, beautiful silvar
waitar.
Mr. Sam Smith, silver card holder.
Mrs. Sterne, artificial fiower lamp
Mrs. Carrie A. Smith, silvered glass
pickle dish
Miss Mattie J. Hardwick, set of candle
stands.
Mrs. R. J. llacon, fine oil painting.
Mr. James Grier, gold oard receiver.
Mr. J. P. Griffin, cream pitcher.
Mr. T. C. Janes, wine-clored butter
dish.
Mr. 0. W. Rawsnn, silver cake basket.
Mr. L. N. Ragan, silver cake basket.
Mr. P. W. Fleming, card receiver and
boqueflnolder.
Mr. D. W. Hill, fruit stand.
Mias Sallie Tucker, silver piokle dish.
Mr. C. W. Gunnels, set china ware.
Miss Mary V. OilUiff, china paque.
Professor B. C. Adams, silver pickle
stand. . % .
Miss Mary Cheatham, jewelry stand.
Mias Mary 8. Baldwin, (lower vase.
Miss Minaie F. McNally, silver cake
basket.
Mias Itebecoa Johnston, one-half dozen
cut-glass finger bowle.
Misees Janie and Louiae Warren, cut-
glass fiower vase.
Mr. Willie R. Dozier, set of flower
vases.
Miss Lena Jacoba, berry standa.
Mrs. W. 1{. Baldwin, ailver card re
ceiver.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilder, silver cup and
sancer.
Mra. Sallie Davis, berry apoon.
Mr. Jas. J. Hill, silver pie knife.
Mrs. E. G. Hill, silver emit.
Miss Mollie Hill, ailver mustard spoon.
^Misu Myrta Hit], silver napkin ring.
Mr. D. W. Hill, silver berry bowl.
Mrs. Pink Davis, silver ladle.
Mrs. Tiphany, lace scarf.
Mossrs. J. Hoftnayer A Co., ailver card
receiver.
Dr. P. L. Hillman, silver cake basket
Dr. and Mrs. Ahsburn, ailver oard re
ceiver.
Mis. M. B. Hill, silver Bet of napkin
rings and case.
Mr. Ci. W. Dozier, case of silver spoons
and butter knife.
Dr. Ham Kend.dt, large, fine family
bile.
Probably several other presents. All
were fine goods, and very beautiful.
At ten o’clock all were invited
Colonel Tom Eason, fins clock.
Mr. Burt L., and Miss Janie Waston,
glass boqutt holdsr.
Mr. John Henderson, cats with pair of
gold-lined ladles.
into the dining hall, wherj every
thing the heart could wish in the
way of edibles was spread before
them, and all partook and enjoyed
tbe supper immensely.
At eleven o’clock all returned to
their respective bones and hotels,
and left the excellent family and
the huppy bride and groom “alone
in their glory.”
At one a’clock Professor Adams
and I sauntered off to our hotel
and quietly retired. As soon as
the Professor was asleep, “in spite
of pride, in erring- reason’s spite,”
lie persisted in occupying the mid
dle of the bed, forcing ine to lie on
both sides, which caused me, like a
hen sitting on a peck of eggs, to
“spread myself.”
I found great difficulty in induc
ing Morpheus to embrace me, prob-
ably because the many good things
I had eaten and drank at tbe two
suppers, and between them, bad
caused such an expansion that her
arms would not reach round me.
I turned over repeatedly until I
had tried all four sides ol me, but
to no effect. At last I blurted
out—
O sleep! gentle sleep; nature's no*. flnrr —
IIow hare I frifhted thee, that thou no more
Will we>gh my eye lidn down.
And ateep my eenees in forgetfalneae*
The Prof, softly murmured, as
in the dim distance—“Shakes
peare.” At 3 o’clock I began to
dose and, in imagination, I saw
the bride, the groom, then the long
line of attendants, then tbe numer
ous guests, followed by the deli
cate turkey, cakes, jelly, sillabub,
etc., passing in programuic loveli
ness. At this point I attempted
to join the procession, and in try
ing te “catch on" I grabbed Prof.
Adams in the region of the spare-
ribs, which made him yell and
awake us both. 1 apologized in
broken accents, turned over once
more, and pretty soon
Sleep's dewy wand stroked my drooping lids,
And promised my lop c arrear of rent.”
Next morning my room-mate
took an early train for Florida, and
others of our party look in tbe
town, and Met many old friend*.
I met a few whom I knew when I
was a boy, and whom I have not
seen since till now. Would like to
mentitn tome names and relate
some incidents that occurred when
Albany and I were much younger
than they are now. But this letter
is long enough now for all practi
cal purposes.
Our party boarded the train at
10:49 a. m., except Col. and Mrs.
Henderson, who accompanied us
to the depot, but will remain la
tbe Artesian City till next Satnr-
day.
MU* Mollie and Myrta Hill) of
our county, cam* with n* a* flu a*
Bronwood,and made our ride much
more pleasant.
Fubuast 9 Col. A. 8. J. Hen
derson and hi* lovely bride arrived
last Saturday at 1 o’clock p. m. and
proceeded to tbe Farnum House,
which they are making their home
for the present. They were ac
companied by Mias Mary Cheat
ham, of South Carolina, who Will
remain in our city aeveral days
the guest of Mrs. W. R. Baldwin
Miss Emmie Ware, of Leesburg,
and her sister, Mrs. M. L. Rogers
of Taladega, Ala., also Mr. F. 8.
Hale, of Leesburg, made us a visit
on Saturday last, tbe guests of Mr
Jas. E. Newberry, and returned
Sunday.
At about 4 o’olock yesterday
(Sunday) morniDg the fire alarm
was sounded, and on investigation
it was ascertained that Mrs. F. A.
Harper's gin house, about one mile
east of tewn, was on fire. Before
sufficient aid oould reach the spot
the whole property was so nearly
consumed that it was impossible
to save it. It was a new bouse,
with a very fine gin and engine,
they having been put there recent
ly. This is the second gin house
Mrs. Harper has lost by fire within
the last few years. It is supposed,
almost known, to be the work of
incendiary. The engine was not
seriously injured, and the other
property was insured for about
two-thirds of Its value. Fortunate
ly there was no cotton in the gin
hoase and very few cotton seed.
Mr. N. H. Lee, brother of our
Mr. H. 8. Lee, has returned to our
county, after an absence in Coffee
county of several years. He will
take charge of his brother's mill
south of the city, and send hi*
children to the college.
At the tournament, Friday night
Mr. Bob Farnum won the prize, a
pair of fine, nickle-plated skates,
Saturday night there was another
potato race at the rink, and a
couple of traveling showmen en
tertained the audience by their
feats of strength, wire-walking
going through a small hoop, etc.
Col. W. A. Hawkins, Miss Mat
tie Hawkins and Miss Ellie Oliver
all of Americus, came down yes
terday. J. A. F.
Smlthrllle’i Artesian.
Smitiivilli, Feb. 9.—The first
one hundred feet of our artesian
well has been reached and steadily
going down. The machinery, which
by the way is first class in every
particular, is working finely, and
we feel sanguine of success. Mr.
0. L. Uerington, the gentleman in
charge, has by his urbamty made
a host of friends in our community.
Tbe machinery is all exposed to
the view of the public, and Mr.
Hernington seems to take an cape
cial pleasure in answering all the
numerous questions asked him.
Will try to keep you posted as to
the progress.
Yery Poor, bnf Very Particular.
St. Loom Clitic.
“There's a poor family up in the
country that is very particular,”
said the deacon. “One day one of
the ladies got a letter from some
one who said she needed clothing
for herself and her family, and the
secretary of the society wrote and
asked her what she needed, so that
they might send it to her. Well,
the letter they got back was a good
one. Tbe woman up in the coun
try wrote back that she needed a
whole set of clothing for herself
and her husband and their two
girls, one sixteen and the other
eighteen years old. 8be said they
would rather have everything but
tbe ahoes in pieces, so she could
make them up herself and get a
good fit; but if they had to be
made up, slic’d like to have them
made up to measure. And then
she gave the meaiure of herself
and her husband and ber two big
girls from their feet clear to their
heads fer a full set of undercloth
ing and overclothing. And what
de you think those ladies were go
ing to do? , Why, they were going
to eend the- clothing, only one *f
the ladies told her husband and be
stepped in and said they shouldn’t
do it. He said that they had bet
ter do some work and earn enough
to bay their clothing.”
The Great Attrartien at New Orleans.
The vast crowd of strangers at
tracted to the great World’s Expo
sition of Industry at New Orleans,
looked with delight at the fairnpts
which marked the 176th Grand
Monthly Drawing ot The Louisiana
State Lottery, on January 13th,
last. It resulted that ticket No.
15,965 drew the first capital prize
of $75,000, and was held by Mr.
Thomas M. Thornton, a prominent
banker of Shelby ville, III., who col
lected it through the Third Nation
al Btnk, of St. Louis, Mo.; No. 57,-
741 drew the second prize of $25,-
000, and it was sold in fifths (e»ch
at $1.00) one to H. E. Browne, of
Fairmount, Ind., who collected it
through tho Fairmount Bank; one
to Daniel Shutt, of Chicago, Ill.,
who collected it in person; another
to Lee Sampson, Sigourney, lows;
and the remaining portions were
scattered elsewhere. No.5,153 drew
the third prize of $10,000, seld
also in fifths; two-fifths collected
through Exchange Bank of Dallas,
Texas, for Mr. A. E. Hall, salesman
for Sanger Brea. Dallas, and Mr,
Fred Cheadle, also of Dallas; one
to O. J. Ferris, of Cincinnati, Ohio;
another to Louis II. Kaichan, of
Messrs. Stix, Krouse & Co., also
of Cincinnati; and so it went with
$252,500 worth of fortune flying in
all directions. Next (the 178th)
drawing will be on Tuesday March
10th, 1885, of which M. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La., will give all in
formation on application. Be wise
in due time.
New Bouse. New Goods.
——DEALERS IN
FANCY AND STAPLE
GROCERIES
Tobacco, Cigars, Etc.
Jackson St., 2d Door above T. Wheatley’s,
AMERICUS, QA.
Having opened a stock of
Choice, Fancy aud Staple Groceries,
wo respectfully invite you, one and
all, to eall on us when in need of
anything in our line.
CANNKD GOODS,
VEGETABLES,
FISH, OYSTERS, ETC.
FLOUR, MEATS. LARD.
TOBACCO, CIGARS,
CANDIES, NUTS.
DRIED AND GREEN FRUITS,
In fact everything usually kept in a First
Class Grocery House.
All ooilt tlellreretl promptly
free of rho rye.
l.I.CmO
MElffllESl
COMIC, SENTIMENTAL,
And Every Ollier Kind,
AT
MRS. FRED LEWIS’
BOOK STORE.
Americus, Ga., Feb. 5, 1885. if
CoHUigM
I WILL open a colored Skating Rink in
Bell’s new building on Cotton Avenue,
next to Martin Grinton’s shop, to-night
at 7 o'clock. Admission 10 cents. Skates
10 cents. The colored people are invited
to attend. (tf) F. A. CAMERON.
Reeidonoe for Sal*.
A neat residence of five rooms with
cook room* attached, in good re
pair. three-fnurtha of an acre of ground,
within five minntea walk of butinees
portion of town, for aale cheep. Apply
at this office. feb7ml