Americus daily recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1884-1891, November 23, 1890, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextWHEATLEY AND ANSLEY'S Mis Ihs Wig M Prices marked way down on ifsFnlgs. Novelty suits to be cleared out. Only a few of them left and the prices marked on them are carrying them away rapidly. Underwear for Gent’s, Ladies and Children at popular prices. Blankets and Com. fortables in splendid assortment. Wheatley i! Ansley, Successors to Thornton A Wheatley. The Many Honeysuckles of Pleasure From Whloh Dollghtful Nectar was Sipped During the Fast Week. If there is a set of people in the wide aoiveraa who succeed lu <b- talning that amount of pleasure said to be laid aside for each, and who are so fortunate as to continu ally bask lu the sunshine of- life, who combine both the solid enjoy ment coming from the knowledge of work well done and the more frivllous, but equally as commen dable happluess drawn from social amusements—this set is certainly composed of the young people of AmericuB. Claiming as their home the Queen City of the South, and being surrounded with all the par ticular ingredients conducive to happiness, in the land of the beau tiful and brave, they succeed in taking advantage of their oppor tunities i,and from day to [day rest easy in the arms of bliss as near unalloyed as Is |iermltted mortal to enjoy. V During the past week few enter tainments have been registered, but nevertheless, in the words of a pop ular young lady, the seven days amounted to seven times seven in pleasure. Monday night the residence of Mrs. J. J. Williford was the scene of a most pleasant entertainment. It was given in the honor of Miss Maggie Davis, Mrs. Williford's nelce, who has been visiting in the city for Borne time. All so fortu nate aajto have been presentjwere delighted with the evening, and ex- pressed themselves In no uncer- tain tones as to the pleasure they recelyed. Those present wero: Miss Maggie Davis, C. S. Adams; Miss Sarah Cobb, H. H. White; Miss Flora Wheatley, M. B. Camp bell; Miss Alice Wheatley, J. B. Fitzgerald; Miss Sadie Babcock, E. Stowe, Jr.; Miss Em Prince, T. Al len ; Miss Mlrvln Callaway, F. F. Putman; Messrs. Hayes, Rogers and Hawkins. V Tuesday night the pleasure seek ers repaired to the Opera House, where they greatly enjoyed the "Phoenix,” as presented by Milton Nobles. Neither Mr. Nobles nor the play are strangers to the city, he having presented It here several times. It Is a good play, well put, and al ways draws a good house and muoh praise from our oitizens. The house was tilled Tuesday night, the largest audience of the season heartily enjoying the play. % # The circus drew a big orowd from all classes, and a number of those who witnessed the performance at night were from the first. A large party of young ladles and gentle men had been made up for the oc casion, and derived a great deal of enjoyment both from the features of the show and each others com pany. It was a merry crowd, and none who attended could have passed the eveniug more pleasantly than they. Elegant refreshments, consisting or red lemonade, peanuts, ginger cake and i>op-corn, were served by the combination and eaten with great gusto by the party. They were appreciated heartily, and the most delightful banquet could not have furnished them with edibles better suited to the occasion and their palates. Those in the party were: W II Allen, Ml.a Hattie Windsor; Tim Allen, Miss Julia Brannon; Fnriow Hate wood, Miss Corde Hawkins; Luther Bell, Miss Laura Brown; Futch Gamble, Miss Carrie Brannon; Joel Hightower, Miss Fannie Campbell; Joe Mardre, MissAmoret Gray; Cbas. Adams, Miss Bee Clegg; Brown Uurkbalter, Miss Alice Wheatley; Eugene Hawkins, Mias Flora Wheatley; John Daniel, Miss Mlrvln Callo way; Mr. It. F. Sams, Miss lb I'rluce; Mr. and Mrs. W, E. Haw kins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lanier, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Little Mardre, Cbaperoues. Stags, Walt Wheat- ley, Crawford Wheatley and F. F. Patman. A telegram was received In the city yesterday bringing the sad news of Mr. John Jennings’ death. Mr. Jennings was for a long time a resident of Americus, and during his stay here by his genial, sunny nature and kind gentlemanliness gutbered arouud Jhim friends who are now lieart-sore to know that he Is no more. He was last associated with Mr. Thornton Wheatley as book-keeper aiid went from here to Atlanta to tako a position in the Bank of Georgia. He waa taken with typhoid fever a few weeks since, und passed away a little after noon yesterday. His remains will bo brought to Americus to-day, and carried out to Lebauon Church, where they will be interred. This news will bring sorrow to many hearts here, and all over the county. His parents being such well-known and popular people, and the county being full of friends of the family, makes the death of John, himself possessed of so many friends, doubly a source of grieving, and to the many sorrow ing ones The Recorder joins with all in extending heartfelt sympa thy. Ten Desperate Blaoks' Landed in the Look-up—A Terrible Struggle Mastery—:Five Officers Have a Tough Time—Not a Man Escaped. BUSY BEE-HIVE. The People Know Where to Oo. Catarrh indicates impure blood, and^ojonr* it, take Hood’s Sarsa parilla, which purifies the blood. Bold by all druggists. The Bee-Hive store has been filled with customers tor the past week, all Intent upon securing the elegant bargains offered by A. Maok A Co., ithe enterprising pro prietors. The people of Americas and vicinity know that a firm which takea up a whole page in the Recorder means business, and they are not slow to realize that a house which displays such an anx iety to dispose of their goods are willing to make some concessions to the purchasing publto. Maok A Co. are still as anxious to dispose of their goods as ever, as they wish to turn them Into money without re gard to profit. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Berrios To-Day Conductod by Bev. B. O. Brsyton. Rev. H. C. Brayton, the new Rector of tho Episcopal churoh In the city, has arrived and will con duct the services at the cbnroh to day. Mr. Brayton comes among us with a high reputation aa an earn est, devout Christian, and an ac complished and Intellectual gen tleman. To-day for the first time he wtll appear aa Reotor, and will conduct the following service. Sunday Sohool at 0:45 A. u. Morning prayer and sermon, 11 A. U. Evening prayer, 8:50 r. m. Southern Advertising. One of the strongest evidences of the enterprise of the business men of Georgia la found In thu fact that they “catch on” to all the new methods, and tbolr wares are ad vertised over the world. Mr. F. E. Duffey, representing the largo ad vertising agenoy of Geo. P. Rowell A Co., of New York, has been In Georgia the past week talking bus iness to some of our enterprising business men and succeeded In se> curing orders for advertising to the amount of over ten thousand do! lars. Mr. Duffey is one of those gentlemen who combine business ability with affability, making It a pleasure to meet him at any time. Messrs. Rowoll A Co. evidently know how to put the right man In tho right place. W. W.C. for sale at Cook’s Phar macy, 439 Cotton Avenue, Ameri cus, Ga. A Mean Trick. Dr. C. A. Brooks has just had a neat brick coping put around bis yard, the work on It being finished Friday afternoon. Yesterday morning on awaken ing ho found it all torn down, and the bricks ecatterred promiscu ously. The mortar waa fresh and this waa no difficult job. It waa dona sometime Friday night, but at what time or by whom the Doctor baa no Idea. When medicine la given a child, parenta like to feel lt laasafeand proper one. Bach a remedy la Dr. Bun's Worm Destroyers. ft*- S.&i - - ■ ' - f • ~ That was a bold raid made by the policemen last night! And it is a miracle that no blood was shed! Ten desperate blacks found In a house gambling! The house eurrounded by five officers! Tho door kicked open And pistols and knivea are Hashed I Some of the negroes go out the window! Carrying Bash and all. And are nabbed as they fall out. All show fight and but for quiok, fearless work a terrible fight would have resulted, and much blood been shed. That’s the story In a nut shell. Last night about ten'.o’olock a num ber of negroes were found gambling In the building known as the old Elbert Head Hotel, situated be tween the court bouse and the jail. For some time this place has been under suspicion as a resort for gam blers, and last night this was made certain. The players were all locked in one room, and engaged In the game known as "skin.” Immediately all officers availa ble were notified and gathered near the building. There were only five in all; Lieut. Wheeler and Offieers Smith,' Duncan, Chamblees and Marti h! A small force, but one composed of men who knew what they had to do and would do In spite 6f all odds. At each window one was sta tioned. At the book In the alley another waa plaoed, and two went Inside to the door. It was a dangerous proceeding. Inside were known to be armed ne groes, with some of whom trouble bad been bad, and who had de- dated they would never be ar rested. And there were two to one for each officer. Finally, the signal was given and Lieut. Wheeler In a second kloked the door wide open. Up Jumped the players. Cards and money ecatterred every way. Some made for the door, but quailed on being confronted with a couple of gleaming pistols. One persisted and with an open knife In his hand tried to get ont. A lick on the head stopped him, and the nippers were put on his wrists. The windows were burst open by two others, who fell Into the arms of those stationed below, ic All the rest ran out the back way except two who ebneealed themselves under the bed, They were rolled out and tried to play off on the officers. One opened his eyes, grunted and said: "Boss, I been asleep. Tho bed fell through, and i just laid on the floor.” The bed was sound, and hie ridic ulous tale made the officers smile even when. In such danger. This made five safely handcuffed. The other five landed In an alley guarded by one officer. But for the fact that it was only wide enough to allow one man to pass at a time, all but one would have esaaped. As It was they rushed towards him. The first was felled by a blow The others stopped at the point of a pistol. But only for a moment. They realized that this was their only chance for escape and {prepared for a rush. Just here t&e officers at tho window fixed Aiulr prisoners safely, arrived to toe assistance of the one keeping five at bay. Pistol In hand, ready for a terrltlo strag gle they advanced. One negro at tempted to use his gun, but was grabbed and handoufnd, and so on with the others. Hand to hand struggles were had with some, aid the scene was one of great excitement. Atrlast all were handcuffed, and each polleemai had two to take care of. Thus they were carried to the lock-up and put behind the law. Ten in all. Big, burly blacks, some known to bo desperate, aa will lie seen by the list of the captured below. Hero are the names: Bill lloott, Amos Turner, Allen Wait, Goawsr . Bullock, William Smith, Link McKinley, David Hammock, Edgar Womack, Bob Walked and George Williams. It w* a splendid piece of work by the (officers, and one requiring "nerve. They are to be lated In coming out so tMMKhlly, and certainly deserve muejj praise for It. Rife And Oyster Bupper to be Oiven by the Ladles of the and Methodist Church. Help the ladies! Help the church! And help yourself spiritually by contributing towards the supper to be given next Thursday night. It Is a good cause, and one whloh all should delight to aid. Friday night last the ladies of the 2nd Methodist obnrch met and dis cussed the ldoa of giving a festival or something of the sort for the benefit of the churoh. The conclu sion reached waB to give a festival and oyster supper next Thursday night at the late residence of Mrs. R. H. Daniel at junction of Lamar, Jefferson aud Mayo streets. All know what delightful spreads these ladies can get up, and the old joke about the churoh fair bivalve cannot be applied. It will be supper to suit the taste of the most fastidious, where the most orlttcal disciple of Epicures can have his palate soothed and tickled In i manner that will bring forth >n- thuslastlo praise of the ladles' cuisine. And all this you will get at prices anything but exorbitant, and while heartily enjoying yourself you will aid In as good a cause as was evsr originated. To-morrow a committee of the ladles will call on the merchants for contributions, and will doubt less receive the encouragement they deserve, and which our men always assist so cheerfully. WHO GOT THEIMONEY? The Young Ladles Missionary Society of the Baptist Churoh need ed money to push along their good work, and as a means of making a little, dvoided to have a lunch stand run for them out at theolreua ground on the day Frenoh A Co. showed there. They made all arrangement* and put a negro woman In charge of the stand, agreeing to pay her 10 per cent of all sale*. Everyone thought they would clear at least $25, and even $60 was not* considered too Urge an estimate. But it seems they reokoned with out Uklng several points Into con sideration. What tnese were have not been absolutely proven, bat can be easilyjoonjeotured. According to many who stood around the stand at dlflerent timet daring the day, the negress did a rustling business and waa kept con tinually on the go. Yesterday she went to ' settle up and turned in $0, the total amount, she says, taken In. All the provis ion* were sold, bat somehow that’* all the money she took In. Of coarse It was a great disap pointment to the member* of the soolety, but nothing could be done. Ws suggest that the next time they Uke 10 per cent, and give the wo man the rest, Instead of letting her take the rest and giving them 10 per oent. EQUINE EPISODE. A STROKE OF PARALYSIS WHICH MAY END FATALLY. Ths Prohibitionists Win the Elsotton- Olsveland in Atlanta Monday—To Fix up tho Capital Grounds—Tho Lscisls- ture. An Intelligent Bono Baton ths Bans Souci Bar. Yesterday afternoon the horse atUched to the delivery wagon of Gus Harris got thirsty or frighten ed and concluded to enter W. T. Ragan’s “Sans Souci” bar. As be entered tho door he divested him self of the wagon attachment and left it on the side.walk, while bo marched In through the vestibule, past the bar and Into the room re served for private parties. At this time he was politely notified that the "Sans Souci” did not furnish entertainment for man and beast, and was invited out doors. He quietly walked out, having done no damage to the furniture or per sons of the establishment- special to RzcomoxB. Atlanta, Nov. 22.—The resalt of the primary yesterday, for Mayor and Council members, was very generally satisfactory. Ths vote for Mayo. »Lthub: Hemphill 1357. Koutz 1049. Brown 409. Rice aud Shropshire are nomi nated Aldermen. Tho six Council- men nominated are J. T.ve, H. C. Sawtell, Arnold Broyles, Dr. E. C. Muiphey, Dr. J. D. Turner, A. L. Holbrook. The result Is due to the practical reorganization of the old prohibi tion party In Atlanta. Hemphill Is a prohibitionist; IContz and Brown anti’s. Then while the anti’s were divided all the way down upon a tloket, a solid prohibition vote was polled for the successful tloket. Tho ticket was put through because the prohibitionists were united upon It. But however they were chosen, they are a good lot of men, and Atlanta's Interests are quite safe In their hands. BISHOP BECKWITH VERY ILL. Bishop J. W. Beckwith was •trlcken with paralysis this morn ing about three o’olook, and la now lying In a very oritloal condition. The Bishop has bssn suffering for a month nr more with av ab scess In the face, and laat Monday an operation was performed. This left him quite feeble, though he was considered In no Immediate danger and progressing towards recovery as rapidly a* could be ex pected. This morning he started serosa bis room and waa hsard to stop and fall heavily to ths floor. Ho ls given the best possible attention, but the entire right eld* of bis body Is paralyzed and bis recovery la doubtful. Bishop Beckwith Is on* of the most prominent members of th» Episcopal church In America, and one of tbs most useful and beloved citizens of Atlanta. THB LEGISLATURE. The House bad a very brief, and uneventful session to-day. Of course most of the members had gone, hardly a score of them being present In their seats. Jackson, of Heard, as Chairman of the Committee on Edneatlon, re ported a bill providing a common school fund, oommensurate with the six months term. It is based upon State School Commissioner Hook’s estimate of the oost, and haa the unanimous endorsement Of the Education Committee. 'The sentiment of tbie General Assembly,” said Mr. Jaokaon this morning, "Is very liberal Indeed towards the eoinmon schools. I have no doubt the house will vote the slx-nionths-term appropria tion." t- “As to the Senate, a bill catling for a tlx months term bss been In troduced by Terrell of the 86th; and he assures me that sueh a bill will paes the Senate without any trouble.” CLEVELAND COMING. Grover Cleveland and a party of distinguished friends will be In Ab lauts Muuilsy. They reach here at 11 o’olook, and leave for New Orleans at 1:20. Arrangements are being made for an Informal reception to be tendered him here. BEAUTIFYING THB GROUND*. Amongst the special appropria tions recommended by the finance committee of the House leone of $18,000 fur the improvement and beautifying of the capital grounds. Judiciously expended, that amount will Improve the appear ance of the $1,000,000 oapital about one hundred pur cent—a good in vestment, undoubtedly. ' t m Highest of all in Leavening Power*—U. S. Gcwt Report, Aug. 17,1889. ABSOLUTELY PURE The Olebrated Royal Baking Powder 1* cold In Amerl E. D. ANKLEY And other dealers !n ITifh-Obe* Groceries.

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Americus daily recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1884-1891, November 23, 1890, Image 1