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joITsrai, “THE CHAMPION" Clothier & Outfitter, 117 Forsyth St*. Americas. Ga.. Is prepared to clothe the people of Americiu and vicinity; in fact whole of Southwest Ga. with 5 m That is correct in style and perfect in tit. Every garment is made by the largest New York and other manu- ufacturtrs up to the highest standard of art. No clothing house South of At lanta can boast of such an admirable assortment of fiENS, YOUTHS, BOYS £ CHILDREN’S SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES. In our line of business we arc the recognized leaders, and we propose to continue to carry off the honors, While we possess all the requisites necessary for the success of a legit! mate and dashing business, WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND FINEST STORE IN THE CITY. WE HAVE TnE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN THE CITY, and wt are known throughout this section as the THE AMERICUS DAILY SHORTLY STATED. LITTLE LOCALS TOLD IN A LINE OR TWO. norm of tt» City rancrapfclullj Pro ton tod—Itams of Llttlo Importance and Thoto Too Short for a Hoad Gronpod To- acthar—The City In Brief. Loro U at blind at a bat," they any, But (acta all go to ahow That Lora, like the bat, la blind In the light. But Love, like the bat, can tee at night When the gae la turned dovn Ion. The Gorman'a to-night, 33 artists. Last ahow to-night of the aeaaon, don' miss it. Thirty-three artists in the great min. strel to-night. Strawberries are getting plentiful, and gardens here are bearing well. Lookout for the great street parade to-day about noon by Gorman Bros. Work is oxpected to be resumed on tho Baptist church one day this week. Kemembcr the big show this evening, also tho great street parade at noon to day. A fight between two small negroes yesterday, on Jackson street, created a little stir. A couple of strolling Italian musi clans are picking up nickles and dimes in the city. A man with a patent harness, for run away horses, is in the city, exhibiting bis arrangement. Application will probably be made to morrow for the institution here of tribe of the Ited Men. A countryman living a few miles from the city reports killing a mad dog last week. How about Americus' dog law? A largo serenading party went the rounds last night, and delighted many an appreciative ear with their sweet music. The revival at the Second Methodist church is attracting great attention and interest. It will probably bo continued for some time, Picnlcers and Ushers arc now in the swim, and the festive little vcrmilllon insect laughs in great glee as he cries that lie, too, Is in it. In a few days there will he raffled at “Oak Hall” tho finest and costliest mu sic box ever brought to Americus. For particulars enquire on the promises. The Americus base ball club has ac cepted a challenge to play Montezuma at that place next Friday. Quite a party will probably attend from Americus. Next Monday will be observed as Me morial day. Everybody should lend c helping band to the ladles, and do ev erything to make the exercises a grand success. CapL Coulter bad just seen Gorman’s great minstrol show in Canada before leaving for Americus and pronounces It one of the greatest companies ho has ever seeq. Have you seen that magnificent music box at “Oak Hall?” It is to be raffled shortly, and the lucky winner will se- Our friends and the public know that wc have for the last 22 years con- ducted a live business in Americus, and wc will “win or die” on the field in battle harness before we will sur render our banner on which is written John R. Shaw, Commander-in-chief of the Le gitimate EloiigaDfl Men’s Firnisii Goods Business of Southwestern Ga., •M FORSYTH ST., UKWC8S, CA. ipnnni|ii»n R 8.—This may not he modeuty, But it is Business all the same. J.R.B. feel proud to own, Gorman Bros are new to this section but they are favorites everywhere they have played. It’a their first southern tour and as it is the closing show at the Opera House they should hare a rousing house. A Lunch Stand, T. C. Parker, the news man, who has the right to aell on nearly allot our railroads, has put up a small lunch house down at the Central depot He will doubtless make money out of the move, and It will be a great convenience to travelers. Suits made to order, and fit guaranteed, for #15.00 and up ward at W. D. Bailey’s, The Haberdasher OH for Columbus. A large party of Amerious people left yesterday for Columbus to be present at the session of the State Sunday Sohool Convention. The meeting will adjourn Thursday, and much good will be done before that tfmo. All who are interested in Spring and Summer Neck wear, will feel amply repaid for looking carefully through the magnificent display on exhibi tion this week at W. D. Bai ley’s popular Haberdashery. Perfumea, Colognes, Etrxacts, Toilet Water, Toilet Soaps. A very fine aasoi t- lent at Or. Eldrldge's. LOT* WARREN, REAL ESTATE, IN SUBAXCE. STOCKS. We keep the best Paint we can get If not saUafactory when pnt on wa will repaint the house at our expense. X. J. Eld bum a. Druggist. I bare two or three nice rooms to rent, suitable for taw offices or bad rooms, near banks and poatoffiee. Call quick and get the pick. M. Callawai. apr frtt. J» supply of , gw— The minstrels to-night are said to bo the beet In the United States. Everybody should turn oat, mid ahow their appreciation of a good perform ance. Alt who miss it will regret It. The following clipping Is from a lead- ing exchange: “An audience thet taxed the capacity of the opera house welcomed Gormans minstrels last evening. The aim of the Gormans is to lesd in minstrelsy, and their record before the public indicates that In this direction they have been pre-eminently successful. Tho Gormans are not content with ordinary succeaa and following the policy pursued by many minstrel organizations of travel ing upon reputation secured in the past, but are constantly on the alert to secure novel features that wii! add to the at tractiveness of tlie program and secure the continued support of the amusement public. Last evening, instead of the old time first part, with the company ar ranged In a semi-circle, and the orches tra in the rear, the curtain went up on scene of “Lorillard's Qeception,” fol lowed by a drill In which the move monts wore perfect. Tho same novel features continued through to the end of the program. The company is nu merically and artistically strong, and the entertainment of a character, that does not stoop to vulgarity to sccuro ap plause, the entire program being fined character. The Gormans have achieved auccesa because they deserve it. To Printers and Publishers. The Times Publishing Company has for sale a portion of the newspaper and job outfit made surplus by the recent consolidation of tho Times and Recor der, consisting of one cylinder newspa per press, two Gordon job presses, one Hero paper cutter, one perforator, six stands, two Imposing stones and tables, five hundred pounds of news type, etc. This material and these presses aro virtually new, having been In use only year. A great bargain in prices and terms can be secured by the right par ties. Address the Times Pl-blisiiixo Company, Americus, Ga. Feast of the Passover. Yesterday began the feast of the pass over. It is the first and greatest of the three annual feasts instituted by Moses. It was celebrated on the annlvenary of the exodus from Egypt on the 14th day of Nlsan, otherwise called Abib, the period of tho first full moon in the spring, and lasted eight days. In commemoration of the Incidents connected with the great event of the liberation of the people it was - ordained that unleavened bread only ahouid be eaten during this period. The feast eloses Wednesday April 20, T. COTN DEALER 1TV A Notice to Telephone Subscribers. Please add the following names to our lists: Avera Grocery To. 02; Beall A- Oakley, No. 03; G. Glover, residence, No, 112; Bloom Brown, residence, No, 113. C. E. BiiEPHEim, Manager. suoruy, anu me lucay winner win se- . Keep up with the times and visit E. O. cure a valuable prize that he may well 'Ansley’s Parlor Gracery to-day. Some thing new “in every, line" every day. Lovely spring ties for 35c at VV. D. Bailey’s Haberdash ery, this week. No Parties holding accounts against the late G. U, Williams, Americus, Ga., will please render same to W. K. Saulsburg, Room 3, Alabama National Bank, Bir mingham, Ala. apr22-d8L W1U bo Raffled. The beautiful and costly music box on exhibition at “Oak Hall,” and ‘ wbloh has been so much admired by all who have soon it, will be raffled in a few days. This instrument is the finest of the kind ever brought here, and already many chances have been taken by parties anx ious to possess It You are invited to attend a sampling of high grade pulverised cofiee to-day, at the Parlor Grocery of E. D. Ansloy. Llggett's Improved Jelly will also be served. This Is ths most fashionable deesert before the public. Fiiancis H. Laoorrr A Co, d one* at I r them. 1 Drag Stores. IWIWt mm Sid I One fnrnlsbnd room, vacant now. Also store room now occupied by P. L. Holt Possession given May 1st apr 12-tf P- L. Holt. I have the largest stock of Puff and Madras shirts in the city; and more styles. W. D. Bailey, The Haberdasher Don't miss the coffee sociable. To-day is the last day. E. D. Axsi.xv Delicious Refreshments. The editorial sanctum of Tub Timxs- Recorder was refreshed during the warm hours yesterday. Fleetwood * Russell's famous bon-bons and straw berry gems are the finesL Many thanks, gentlemen, aucb delicious beverages can only be mixed by artists, “Oh Hew Dellgbttal” Was a quartette recently rendered by the “Boocaclo’’ opera troupe in this oily. The same Is daily chorused at Fleet- wood* Russell's soda fountain, where the ladles try their delicious beverages. We lead in fancy drinks. ' Fleetwood * Russell. This is Neckwear week at W. D. Bailey’s Haberdashery, and low prices will prevail. LOT* WARREN, BEAL ESTATE, 1N- iUBANCK. WfiCM. Cat toil millet! Cettailmuletl Want ed, 500 pounds, at Dr. Eldrldge’s drag REPAIRING SPECIALTY. T TELEPHONE 102, 102 Forsyth St., Americus, Ga. Arrival and Departure of Trains. CENTRAL R. R. Arrive From. Leave For 6:40pm 12:45p. m.Columbus8:20am4:45pm 1:06pm 9:37 pm Macon 2:35pm 3:33am 2:35 pm 3:33 am Albany 1:06 p m 9:37 p in s. a. 4 x. b. n. 8:20 a m 6:10 p m Savannah 8:20 a m 7:00 p m 6:35 p in 7:15 am Omaha «:15 p in 6:45 a m i i MAIL CLOSES. Going East (8. A. A M.) 7:30 a m. Going West “ 8:33 pm. Going North and West (8. A W.) 7:50 n m. Going North and Ka.t (Con) 3:00 pm8:00pn.. Going South sod West “ 12:30 pm 8:00 pm Tbs Georgia Bsr Association. The Georgia Bar Association will bold Its next meeting at Columbus, Ga., May 20th, 1601. The president, Hon. Frank H. Miller, of Augusta, will deliter the opening ad dress. Col. Chai. C. Jones, jr., of Au gusta, wlll.prssent a sketch of John Mc Pherson Berrien, and Hon. Walter B. II111 and others will present interesting committee reports. Several distinguish ed lawyers will read papers. The meeting promises to be of unusual Interest, both from Intellectual and so cial standpoints. Exceptionally favora ble railroad rates are promised. For further information address, JounW Aikix, Secretary Georgia Bar Association, Car- tcrsville, Ga. apr22 : ,'!t wfs. Don’t fail to see my line of 50c Ties this week. At the Haberdashery. W. D. Bailey. A Refreshing Drink. Hundreds of cups of delightful and refreshing hot coffee were dispensed free of ebarge yesterday at Ansley’s grocery store. The coffee wee F. H. Leggett’s, the popular New York coffee dealer, and the stand was managed by Hr. C. M. Sargent. Many ladles and gentle men partook, and all pronounced It splendid. The stand will be run to-day, and you will have a chance to sample an excellent article. China and Housefurnishings Are no side line with us. We buy them in quantities at “quantity” prices; and when we hang out a card of “Bargains” there is a “trade treat in looking at the goods and listening at the prices. BERRY BOWLS, - BERRY DISHES, - J-Gal. Majolica Pitchers, STAND VASE LAMP. Brass Swinging Lamp, COFFEE MILLS - - 4-PIECE GLASS SETS, 23c. 3C. 42c. 1.73c. 2.48c. 43C. 30c. Regular price, Regular price, Regular price, Regular price, Regular price, Regular price, Regular price, * 40 6 60 2.50 * 3-25 65 * SO. I 6 Each 18 Pieces Set for 90c. Regular, price, China After Dinner Coffees, 27c. Regular price, ODD GLASSWARE. ODD VASES. l.5o 40 Then and Now. HI, In ancient day. for many an II we u.ed to take n big blue pill, It did ao surety leer nnd gripe, we felt for purgatory ilpe- . To-day, when *iek, we take one of Dr. Pierce'* ploaaant pelleta. They are genUy aperient or etrongly cathartic, ac cording to alze of doae. Cures Sick Headache, Billion* Headacb, Constipa tion, Indigestion, Billions attacks, nnd all derangements of tho Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Put up In vials, hermetic ally sealed, henoo always fresh and reli able. Purely vegetable, they operate without disturbance to the system, diet nr occupation. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents a vial. ODD SOUPTOREENS, COYERED DISHES, ETC., AT ODD PRICES. “This I’ve told ye before, That’s there’s luck in odd numbers,” says Rory O’More. We are getting ready for store improvement. We have al ready the lumber to make more counter room, and we have the prices to make more shelf room. So when your eyes wa.ider down this ad.—just sing to yourself Geo. Wilson’s little song: “They're After Me-Yes After Me!” And recollect that there are B ig at |V rg ains UTLER & DERRY’S. ARTESIAN CORNER, LEE AND LAMAR STS. PERFECTED CRYSTAL LENSES MARK. toiityrimiMAMji. DAVENPORT DRUG GO. Pharmacists Hava Exclusive tale of these Cblkbba ted Glasses la Amerious, Ga. FAULKNER, KELLAM k MOORE, The only Manufacturing Optician* to ton South, Atlanta, Gkoooia. DUNLAP HATS. THE LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES. ARTHUR RYLANDER, - Comer Lamar and Jackson St W. M. JOKES, Agent for Columbia and other Bicycle., at Hank of rnuthwo* , *m Georgia. Price* *35 to $135. flood Potato**, 8**d Corn, Garden flood, direct from Laadrath’a and war ranted ftnuino, at Dr. Bdridgu’a drag NOTICE. 1 before the the city of AmerlcuvJJ-*. 25th day of April, 1891, between the usual hours of sale, one fine Jersey ball, marked eltbanunderbitln the right ear. Hold to p*/lueex,enieoftm£ounuln^ ^ ^ April 22 1881. NIGHT SCHOOL. My night echnol tor young men desiring to take a course In book-keeping, penmanship end commercial mat-Amalie*. Is now open in the hall over BnUer A Berry’s store, art corner. PupUs can snter any night os are no classes, Thorough and prectA©