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a* Americus Recorder. • TV DULY RECORDS* |- ] •Mwhed .every moralaf ^Monday «xo*pte<i). Tke WE1KI.T RECORDER. L« publi.-hed • wn FrtaUy oiorntrc. SlBS(RlPTIO.\ RATE*. 0*11? Render. p*r month Me. Wc*kl> Ho»r\i*r, p«r J«r ..»*2 0u. DAILY ADYKKTIftlXO RATES. ■ imr v ID I W | 1M 11 II 60 I l.'O $ II I * Ul Another party tor New Orleans Tournament Talk, loaves next Sunday. j The race track has been lenced — j in, and will soon be rolled. The Help the Library and ara,1,e | boj s are anxious to try their speed j yourself by going to see Lulu on j t j Hurst to-night. The Thronateeskas, of Albany, | Nearly one hundred seats for j ■*“ v ® s ; gnified their acceptance of Lulu Hurst's entertainment vere of the invitation to the tourna- y Inch,.. 1 lnrh,... S Column, $100 H.tO 6.00 12.0o 20.00 v Column. 2.00 S.nO 1".00 2u 0.. SV«*0 Column. 4 0<i 0 00 50.00 T5.oO ’ l Column,i 5.00 lo.oo So. Ia>ca1 Notice* I0e per lint 6c j<er line for each t>ul*cqui Special W. L. GLB0SNKR. rublmh* H. C. ITOHKY, Local Kdltor. TO TA-IiK. Here wine people have their any, And eom.lfaMf new t«U ever} day. LOCAL BCHKDULK. On and afer Sondiy, Mar h 1, trains will ri a* follow* TRAINS SOUTH. Mail aouth ....10:30a Nljrht Eiprera, south p. D*y Freifbt “ ex Haodav 4:61 Might •• '* •* Monday 1.56 a. TRAINS NOR HI. Mall north « «P. Ntfht Kxpreaa 4: 2 a. LOTT HARKEN. Ag.nt. Bl'KNA VISTA SCHEDULE, On and after Monday, February 28d, trains wd run ac follow: (HUNG EAST l.eare Hut-nft Vl.-ta at. ...0 .V) a. m , ar.d 2 U0 j 1 . m Arrive I’m nun at. .7 40 a. in., and 2 45 j>. in Arrive KilmiUe ai 8 20 a m., »i,d Ji HO V m Arrive LaCrotae at 8 50 a. m., and 4 no j,. rn Arrive Aaderaoiivilto at 9 a. in ,'jit.d 4 31 p. in GQING WEST. Iseave^Anderaonvillr. • ment, and are now practici tg. The Wide Awake boys are anx Mrs. W. I*. Hurt, of Ainericus, is i jously looking forward to the ar rival of their new reel. Summers A Murphey write that they are hard at work on it. Some of the lire laddies were out practicing yesterday afterneon. It wouldn't be surprising if they have an idea of going up to Ameri- Thc friends ol Col. A. S. Cutts j cus after that prize in gold.—Al are pushing him lor the position of | bany News. ! sold yesterday. visiting relatives in the city.—Tal- botton New Era. Tiiose who saw Lulu Hurst last season will Nee her again, and those who failed to see her then will not miss this oppo-lunity. The News and Advertiser ac -J jo l lalli'e" knowledges the courtesy of an in- ! vitation to attend the Southwest Georgia Kiremanic Tournament, to lie held at Americus, Os., April 29, 1885. The paper will probably be on hand.—Albany News. The Department has secured rc- 1 duced rate3 on the railroads, the United States Marshal for the Southern District ol Georgia. The three thousanu dollars insttr ance money due Mrs Weaver, wile of the late Benjamin Weaver, by the Royal Arcanum Society, has arrived. As the entertainment at the Opera House to night by Miss Lulu fare being put down to four cents Husrl is for the benefit of the | a mile for the round trip. This Library, ani’the price of admission | will make it very cheap for visi- is low, all should attend. j tors, and we expect to see hun- lieds of firemen and their friends some Curiosities. A good many of the people of this city have a very feeling recol lection of the high prices which pre vailed during the war. Mr. J. W. Furlow has shown us some very odd bills which his father had to pay during those troublesome times. In looking over some old papers the other night he found cords of them, and as they are odd to the rising generation, we publish them : Mr Jumps Furlow, bonaht of Mulkey A Davis. Octobers, 1863: To 11 spool* cotton thread, $5 50 To 3 spool* cotton thread 3 00 To 2 j yards worst 9 60 To 1 dozen buttons 2 00 To 3 yards stripe* 9(0 To 2J yards worsted 9 60 T 4 paper pins 6 00 To needles 2 50 1 ladies collar 5 00 collar 2(10 To GLOVER’S OPERA HOUSE j Extraordii try Attraction ! | j EoUot,«J by PaUii- Ap pr , n: . Standard Dramatic Company, Military Band and Orrhesira. McELKETR* HUDSON, .. <>Pr Mr. J. Furlow. bought of bam, Cohen, agent; To 1 yarl homsspnn $515 00 To cutting pants and jacket 25 00 T<* 1 yard calico 35 00 To 8 yards ginghuras, at $55 440 00 * LaCr .11 t lortve Ki'i I a?hv*• Pulliam 12 IS a. m, ami ti 4m j, m. Arrive Buvua Viata... - 1 05 n. 111., und 7 |> in I). K. JJAKEU, Supifinte dent. DEPARTURE OF MAILS. Going west and south close at. 10:00 p rn Going oast and north close at.... 3:15pm Night mail north close at 7:00 pm For Buena Vista und Elluville Closes daily except Sunday ut 3:45 p in Lumpkin, Preston, Weston, and Plains ol Duu» closes on Mon day, Weinesdayand Friday ut 1:00 p m Friendship, Dranesville and Church Hill dost* daily, excepLSunday, at 8:00 a m Bottstord, Providence and Beals doses Saturday at 6:00 a in Hudson closes Friday nt 8:00 a m Lamar closes Tuesday and Fri day at 8:00 a m The above arrangements will continue antil change in railroad schedule. W. A. Black, P. M. Those who have rye patches are now reaping the benefit of llieir ' labor. The warm weather is caus ing the. stalks to grow rapidly and it furnishes the best pasturage for stock of all hi nil. Several young ladies were sel ing tickets yesterday for the Lulu Hurst perfoitnance, which is to be given in the interest of the Library come in the week of the tourna ment. We understand that K. B. Young $525 00 Received payment in full, s. Cohen. Americas, Oa., April 8, 1865. In these day9 permission had to be secured before the young men could go gunning, as wi*I be seen below: WE AUE OFFERING AN ELEGANT mwclno mm\, mi it hi *14 ONE WEEK, OR If :n< 1 Wiih the exp. es.iy for D moan Thomi« in entiled. 1 * UNOLE JOSH WHITCOMB, OR, LIFE IN NEW ENGLAND. * A Ploy written to make people la'iph P ay. l’ro| erly 1 iv'enn'.l. by H H-ro ip.i J , at Hie l*r Ailniisaion, Popular Price- lhaiw, 25CI». llenclieN, I5c ts. Chair, can ho ^ccured with- ut cx.ra charge, nt w|-h l The mnnnift fourth t e r r • pru » til- 1 rtriu , x < a each p a MplHe, Mill, ell CONTAINING Provost Marshal’s Office, ^ Am Kill cus, Ga., Sept. 22, 1865. > . Permission is beaeby granted to Mr. lire Lompany No. 3 also received Augustus Bivins, of Sumter county, Ga., an invitation to the Southwest t*> and carry one piece» of private.fire . arms of the following character: Slut Georgia r ;icmen s 'loui nament at j ,, U li w nli necessary niuruunrion f r the Americus on April 29th, and while purpose of sporting By order of ( d they have held no meeting on the subject yet—there is a strong pro bability that they will send over MISS LULU HURST, The “ Oeorrjin H omier,’' Will give om of her Collector and Solicitor, Mr. M. M. Folsom is the duly author ized Collector and Solicitor for the Kk- <'order, and ull bis business transaction* in connection therewith will be duly recognized and accepted by the proprie tor* CklfM* We have just received a fine lot of Cliufas at one dollar a peck. fib20tf J. A. AD. F. Davenport. Emperor Cigars, genuine Huvaunn; twenty-five in a box, at McKenzie's. tf Old Sinner Cigars. The finest import- w» at McKenzie’s. shock of the explosion. Dwelling lliirnecl. Mr. 1. II. Cheek who lives 011 the Barnes trail near • Providence church, had his d welling house and kitchen destroyed by fire Wednes day. The fire caught from a stove pipe, and the house, which was a wooden framed structure, was soon consumed. Nearly all the furni ture was saved b/ hard work, a few clothes being burned. The loss is estimated at about two hundred dollars. Mr. Cheek is an honest, hard working man and the loss fulls quite heavy on him, espcciall; as it comes at a season when farmers are most busy getting their crops un der way. Going With the Governor To morrow morning at four should you b« in need of anything in the J o’clock the Americus Light Infao Secure a bargain to-day, at feblHtf Davis A Callaway's. The “Monarch" Shirt at $1.00 is the beat in America tor the money, und are sold by John R. Shaw, “and don’t you forget it.” Do not ask for credit if yon are behind on onr books. feb20tf J. A. A D. F. Davenport. Sure Cure for Dyspepsia Duttey’s Malt Whiskey, sold by Brown & French. febSSd&wtf SPECIAL NOTICE. Grand closing out sale of Lulus Fn- darwear, embracing Chemise, Drawers, Gowns, Skirts, Corset-Covers snd Bridal Setts. We positively dou't wish to bun dle any more ladies underwear, and Association. It is useless to f*ay I a squad to compete for the prizes that they found the task an easy on that occasion. Should they do one, being irresistible. so, we certainly think Eufaula Be sure anil call on me before purchas ing your supply of Tobacco. I have a full line and am avlling ttry cheap for caab. A. D. B. McKekzik. P holograph., Reduction iu prices to suit the limes for thirty days, ut Van Kii’F.b's. null her tn* fine companies, ought to bring hack one if not more of the prizes.—Enfaula Times: The Gridin News says: “An in vitation was received yesterday by Stonewall rire Co. No. 2 to parti cipate in the tests of the South west Firemanic Tournament, to be held at Americus, April 29th- We are not telling any secret out of Tuesday a bird hunter lay down I school by promising the Americus and went to sleep near a fence, and j firemen the presence of our Stonc- wlien he awoke there was a dove j wall's with their pretty little steam sitting near. He fired his gun, the cr the Maiy K. i orter, and their j ^]*)\y DVFiKTlSKMKVT^ bird fell, but the hunter was sur still prettier new reel. The testa ! 1 . * * * prised to find no sign of the shot I are the same hs those run at the _ , _ , , . , about his game, licing so near he Macon tournament of 1881 on which 10 tile rFOIlt AgEHtl 1 supposes that it was killed bv the occasion the Stoncwall’s covered A few days since a little negro who was fishing near the Dell, had his toe bitten by a turtle. The boy kicked around pretty lustily and at last succeaded in getting his toe out of the turtle’s iaw, hut leaving tile nailed a good deal of the flesh to be masticated by bis turtleship at bis leisure. purpo . „ If. F. Sickles, Commanding 2.1 Sub. DUtrict. A. C Baiidwkij., Capt. 147th Ill. Vola. nnd Provost Marshal. Notice.—After October 1. 1865, ail per- aons found with Confederate or l'. S. fire-arms, or any ammunition or muni tions of war, whatever, in their posse,- sion, without permission from proper ra litary authorities, will lie arrested and sent to Department Headquarters with atlch articles. II em ember That 1 am selling a Fine Straight Whiskey, Spring of '83. for $2.00. feb25ml A. D. B. McKenzie ONE PIPE, Two Cigar Holders, One Cigarette Holder, One Cigar Cutter, and One Match Box, Americus Library Association MARVELOUS EXHIBITION AT THE OPERA HOUSE, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 23 FOll BENEFIT OF THE TO THE SMOKER WHO VURC JIAS- ES T1IE LARGEST -M M HER OK OUR \ Admission, 50 Cents. I Children, 25 Cents. Gallery, .25 Cents, Reserved Seata, 75 Cents. Seats on sale at usual places. above line, yon can get them ut 15 cent, leva than cost, to close out. J. WAXELBAl’M A CO. Our Pianos and Organ trade having § largely increased anting the last six months, thereby consuming much more nt'onr time, and requiring all the .vatla- ble space in our large store, we have decided to discontinue the sale of sew ing machines. We have only fonr ma chines left, aud we will close them out et rust. Ceil early and secure a bargain tucho tf ./auks Fhickkii A Bln. try will march down to the depot [ and take the train for Atlanta, ] where they will join in escorting | Gov. McDaniel and parly to New I Orleans and hack. Tlte company will muster four fours, an ensign and two otlicers,being commanded I by Capt. Schaffer and Lieut. W. M. Jones. We hope the boys will [ have t splendid time. Memorial Day. At a meeting of the Ladies Mem- themselves with glory by capturing ; the first prizes in the unequalled time of 22i| and lfij seconds in the | respective runs. The hoys think I they can do as well now, und Bay the first money must lie theirs.” Popular Amusement. A loud ami 'general complaint has been made this season by the nniiiseutcnt-loving public ngaia9t the high prices charged for admis sion to dramatic performances. These complaints have caused the theaters in all the principal cities to try the experiment of charging very low prices, and in almost every instance their success has been greater than when charging high prices, besides being vastly more satisfactory to the public. Savannnh, Macon and Montgomery led utl in the South, and now tlte experiment, is to be tried in Anteri- J. ISRAELS, DEALER IN IMPORTED and DOMESTIC LIQUORS! BEERS, A LEM, PORTER, HIKE, ClCaARN, TOBACCO, ETC., ETC. FRESH BEER 0\ DRAUGHT ALWAYS ANU ONLY 5 CENTS PER GLASS. WILL SOON STVKT THE ICE BUSI NESS AND WILL ALWAYS KEEP A FULL SUPPLY OF ICE ANU ALSO KEEP THURBER No. 5 THAT I AM OFFERING CHEAP. 1 HAN K AGAIN STARTED cu*. Tiie Standard Dramatic Com- | FBSS&TTCTOZS panv will play every night next week at 25 cents lor ieserved seat. ! K " r > from n "° ,!! m * and 15 cents for benches.- It will I Thanking the publio for their patron- . agv kindly extended (o me for iLe past be remembered that a Rood portion and reapectinily solicit a continuance of of this Company used to visit u * the same. ii • • I KAtLs, under tne management oT Kich- ' Cotton Avenue, Americus, Ga. raond A McKIrcth, ami therefore j It is unnecessary to say more than ! THE SEASON OPENED that lIcy will give some of their j JU3T RECEIVED TO-DAY AT Wilson & Smith’s, F1KCY and STAPLE GROCERS •JACKSON STHEEJ, Anothfr lot of BOSS LUNCH MILK BISCUITS, FINE FRENCH CANDIES. 1 ollAMiES. AI’I’I.I S BANANAS. FIHS. DATES. PRUNES, ! BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, FULTON MARKET REEF, PIUS FEET. 1 DEEP SEA MACKEREL AND CODFISH Also an excellent assortment of j Canned I'isli fur the Lenlen Season. | We call your spocial attention to our M0MAJA COFFEE! ft rich and correct blend of In^h grade, 1 whole- roasted Coffee, iu bulk, wo do so in BEFORE MAY ^ 18^5 lh " fM|1 -* l eonii.ioDu- ui«t it whi i« UIhrtJxkTi IUAI ‘O' o. fon „,|, tri „| THE FINEST yon I ever used* We solicit a trial order. Try dur Teas and Sjiim! Strictly Pure and Fresh Groun l. [ Our CANNED GOODS are all of the beet j qu-dity, not half juice and water, but .olid, whole pecked, both Fruits and Vegetables. CamiKliug lius.es may uunellim,. f-r ** ••••. jjebcut '“-a •l.un ..... . ((,,,» lull! <1 H tl i ft f f •' 0< • 1 ' uhlrh rials nt" * CIGAR! THE PIPE AND FOLDERS ARE Gl'ARANTEF.N GENUINE MER SCIIAUM ARTICLE. I. I.-, ulh good quol ty and ortal Association the Gnest plays during their engage- ment here, and although there is a Library j c m j n prices there willjbe no cutiu Bl* Barilla fn a large lot of Ledy'e Li. lo Gloves, Jer- i , , , . , eejr Style—New Goods. Light Colors: on- Wednesday afternoon, it was de- the pieces. See advertisement in ly 25c par pair. Worth double thj price. , cidt'd to decorate on Monday, , auother column. April 27tb, instead of Sunday. Mr. —— Edgar F. Hinton was invited as * All accounts due us from la*t year must orator of the occasion, and we un- | be paid within th»- next fifteen days, or ... . . satisfactory srran^mint* made, other- derttanu has accepted. ! W i„ e they will be placed in the hands of ♦- —— ! au attorm-Y f«»r immediate suit. f ount} Court. ! J. W AXELBAl’M & CO.. Gene Crowder, one of the litt*e | mrlHtf Proprietor* New York Store, negro chicken thieves, pleaded j To’conlTibulom. guilty, Thursday, and was sen- We <re i t0 ask those lenced to four months in the chain- I subscribed to the tournament gang, or a tine of sixteen dollars, i tQ | lan ,| u, c ; r contributions to the including costs. Webb Solomon I treasurer ol the department, Mr. U. D. Watts, as the funds for inci- Found. I dental expenses are needed. Those On Jackson street, near the col- who take an interest in Hie " atter lege, a door key, tiled as if to fit an I who li.ve not subscr bed and some special lock. Owerean obtain wish-to,can send their eontributm. • it by calling at this olflee and pay- In, or leave word with any memb,» lng for notice. »f Ute committee. Nothing like them in the city. John It. Shaw. Nolle*. I have purchased au interest iu Jas. Harp’* Beef Maiket, and will be found doing baaiuess there hereafter. Thank ing my friend* for past favors, I solicit a continuance of their patrouage at the new aland W. II. COBB. Bangle Lace Pius at 10c. Four Gross, or 576, just received. Sold Sixteen Uro**, or 2,304, within the past few month* John It. Shaw. Kllliklulck. | 1 Yacht Club and Ktllikinick T Ucon, at is stfll ill jail awaiting trial. feb20tf J.A.4U.F. Davenport. AUtatlo*. PI*u(«r*I Be sure and call on me before pnrebas- ng your supply of T*>bacc<>. I have * “ “ *' nd am selling ttry cheap for A. D. B. McKenzie. Base Balls and Bats JUST RECEIVED AT MRS. FRED LEWIS’. 1 HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A LARGE INVOICE OF Easter Cards!! GEORGIA A Tuesday, March 24. Mi 10JIF L\» SEE THE CASE. THE FINEST IN THE CITY. full line and Ankwito la* sat at Hiluili’i THE FRANKLIN KY is NOW OF SUUSt R1UER8 CAN MAKE T U EIK SELECTION*. SQUARE LIBRA- FEN El), AND Sclmnpi & Roney, SPOT CASH STOEE. (JimmI I*..tl itiiii*Its .tccoioiuoJ*liou »t Tea'* 8 *' ituMuieU. "