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THE AMEftlCES DAILY TIMES-RECQltDER: WEDNESDAY. JUNE 17, 1891.
EIGIIT MONTHS OR 8500.
THE SENTENCE At' THE CASE OF
B. J. ROOKS.
.; iTn i.; ■
Charred With Await and Unitary he
Was Stolidly - Indifferent—A Mint
markable b6 Tried Teeterday-AI-
thouck Able be Bad no Lawyer.
mn± _ „
kable case ami
tried before
Judge Pllsbury in the county court yes
terday.
The defendant waa Hr. B. J. Rooks, a
man w’dl kaotru lu Sumter county, and
tbs charge against him was assault and
battery. He was convicted and was
sentenced to serVe eight months on the
chain gang or pay a fine of $300 and ail
costs.
Hr. Books owns a f arm about four
miles north of the city wherb he lives.
Durtog the flirt part of the year he
taught a schooFin his yard. This school
Was made up of four of Mr. H. T. Re
new's xblldren and three others. Ac
cording to the evidence yesterday, Hur-
bert Renew, a little fellow 11 years old
and small for his age, went to the
teacher and asked him for some Infor-
ination about a lesson he was preparing.
Rooks gave the Information and followed
Hurbert to 'his seat. When the boy
sat down Rooks hit him a blow over the
bead With his flat, then he slapped the
child, kdocking him over. All this was
for notblng so-far as was shown to the
°0>Uh Not satisfied,however, Rooks fore
Sd Hurbert Renew to the floor and held
him, While he whipped the boy terribly
with a cowhide. From the evidence
the whipping was an inhuman one.
The looy’s legs and thighs were de
scribed by the witnesses as being pur
ple and out up by the cowhide. Several
gashes, the witnesses said, were also ent
on MThody, from which the blood (low
ed freely. The little fellow carried his
wounds ior some fire weeks and Is now
marked by scars—their result.
When the boy went home he told bis
mother what happened. Hr. Renew
was greatly angered. He said yesterday
that (hi ease would not have found its
way into court In the shape it was had
not Rooks kept himself hid for several
days afterward. But a warrant was
sworn oiit and Rooks was arraigned for
isnt He was put under a $200
bond to Appear at the present term of
the county court.
Yesterday he failed to show up. A
who was Interested In bis
it out after him. He said he
was not going to have anything to do
with the 1 case. The gentleman finally
succeeded In getting Rooks to come to
the city with him. When the case was
called Rooks stated that Hinton A Cults
wonld represent him. He said Hr. Hin
ton had volunteered to do so. That gen
tleman-was called, but before he got In
iks said that he had no lawyer
ild get none. When Hr.
ved he said that he had noth-
rlth the case, and stated post-
he had not volunteered to
iks; that be didn’t do business
Rooks refused to secure
s Judge, however, appoint
ed Col. HcCoy to defend *him. Then
Rooks ref used to make any plea, simply
saying to the oonrt, “I whipped the
boy.” That was all be would say.
Solicitor Hudson and Mr. Robert L.
Maynard represented the proseoutlon,
and brought out the evidence told of
above. When the prosecution rested
RooU absolutely wonld not let a thing
be done or a word bo said in bis defense.
He wouldn't Utter a syllable In the way
of an explanation or make any statement
whatever. A gentleman who was In the
court room Instated oh his making some
statement The good it might do was
pointed out, but Rooks’ only reply was
that they knew It all.
The case was submitted without argu
ment The Jury waa out only the length
of time necessary to write a verdict
Then the Judge passed sentence as given
above. Rooks waa stolidly Indifferent
all the while and as soon as the sentence
had been passed be took his seat in the
prlsonsra’ box and said be would serve
the time on the chalngang before be
wonld pay the fine.
Rooks’ absolute carelessness In regard
to the case Is something wonderful. He
owns a valuable farm and is known to
have several thousand dollars on deposit
la A meric us. Y*t be refused to procure
a lawyer, j A "4, he win go to the chain-
gang before hewfil pay the fine. He
msflt ao effort, either, to dear himself.
Just inch a case has never been heard
of before.
The end of the matter is not yet. Hr.
Renew has entered snit for damages In
the sum of $2,000 for the injuries indict
ed on bis boy. Tbit will be pushed vig
orously. Unless Rooks exerts himself
more In defending it than he did yester
day that case Is aa certain to go against
him as it Is tried.
While Rooks wonld assign no reason
for whipping the boy it It said that his
son told Hubert Ranew’s brother that
his father (Books) bad whipped bit
mother the night before, and that he
bad been mad ail day. The lad as
signed that as the reason why Hubert
was whipped so badly.
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 the Times and Recor
der, consisting of one cylinder newspa
per press, two Gordon job presses, one
Hero paper cutter, one perforator, tlx
stands, two Imposing stones and tables,
five hundred pounds of newt type, etc.
This material and these presses are
virtually new, having been in use ouly a
year. A great bargain in prices and
terms can be secured by tbe right par
ties. Address the Times Publishing
Company, Americas, Ua.
Spot Cash.
urebased the Interest of Mr.
R. M. Andrews In the firm of Andrews
&. Carter, I have decided to adopt tbe
cash system, and hereafter no goods
will he sold to anyone except for cash.
Parties owing the firm of Argo A An
drews and Andrews A Carter are hereby
notified to call and settle at once, as the
old books must be closed up. Respect
fully, C. C. Cauteii.
junel7(llw
Summer School.
I will open a summer school at the
Jackson-street school building, begin
ning first Monday in July. Terms $i.00
for primary and Intermediate grades,
and $3,00 for higher grades, per month.
June 14-lm Miss Lilme Brown.
Attention Stockholder..
The seventh installment, 10 per cent,
of tbe Americus Manufacturing and Im
provement Company will be due and
payable at my office, People's National
Bank, July 1. Stockholders failing to
pay by 3 o’clock p. m., will be subject
to a fine of 10 per cent, on the amount
due. John Windsob,
til Secretary and Treasurer.
Attention Builder..
We sell Langman & Martinez prepared
paints, and are authorized by the manu
facturers to repaint any house at their
expense on which their paints do not
prove satisfactory.
K, J. Eldridqe, Druggist.
Bealljr Wonderful.
Yes, Mrs. Smith, It Is really wonder
ful, the effect Dr. Blggers' Huckleberry
Cordial has had on my little child that
was suffering so with that bowel trouble.
I advise you to geta bottle at once.
For your toilet soaps, toilet powders
' all toilet articles, go to
Dr. Ri-dridoe.
for Infants and Children.
• 'istorlair so well adapt j ; children that
Ir emmend It ss superior (A sny prescription
WOwn tome." H. A. AlCHia, M. D.,
Ill Bo. Oxford 8k, Brooklyn, N. T.
“The nss of * Cantoris'ta so universal snd
Ita merits se wrtl known that It seems a work
within-eyr-c^ Ma^ttD
pastor Bloomlogdale BaCormed Church.
Ctitc a cures Coll} *enrtlpatloa
Bout ff. jmach. Diarrhea. EructaUf «,
yin* Worms, gives sleep, sad pr >motes di«
Witfoutinjurious r
** For several year* I have recommended
results."
Edwin F. Pardcb. M. D.«
"Tbe winthrop," liStb Street and 7th Ava.,
New York City.
Tbs Csntaus Compact, 77 Murray Struct, New Yore.
For Bent! For Bent!
THREE NICE NEW COTTAGE HOMES, $12.50 EACH.
ONE HANDSOME NEW RESIDENCE, $25.00.
ONE FIVE ROOM RESIDENCE, $16.00.
ONE HOTEL.
FOR SAL
and
Mr. Jamea 8. Harrison, Columbus,
Os,, says bis wife bad dyspepsia for
several years in its worst form—could
retain nothing on her atomacb. Dr.
Holt’a DyspepUo Elixir cured her per
manently. For tale by all druggists,
may 24-1 m
Uawkes’ Crystalized Lenses in all
■tylea, specs ana eye-glasses sold witb
a guarantee to please or money refunded
by E. J. Eldhiuoi.
Vhw Baby was rick, we fare bar (Mask.
When sha was a Child, aha cried for Castorla.
When she became Kiss, abe don* to Ossloria.
When she had ChUdisn, she gave them Castoria.
Erysipelas, swolen limbs, bad sores,
scales and scabs on the leg have been
entirely cured by P. P. P., the most
wonderful blood medicine of the day.
junelfi-dl2tw2t.
Andrews A Carter, tbe Lamer street
grocers, are headquarters for fancy gro
cer! ea^ canned sonde, fruit, and confec
tions.
Far Rant.
Tbe Taylor residence on Lamar street,
suitable for boarding bonae. Possession
July 1. 8. M. Coiien.
junel4-d-tf
Tbe excellent, nutritious and cooling
drink “Malt Ale,” combining beer ana
ale, but better than either. Recom
mended by leading physicians evei
where, and told at Davenport's
fount.
Our celobrated cream bread la made
from “King of Patents" Hour, the finest
ever offered to the trade In Amerieua.
Andrews A Carter.
Bverv-
soda
A SNUG HOME.
Part Cash, Balance monthly to the Loan
Company.
See my list of Bargains for Vacant and Improved Property,
M. CALLAWAY,
Real Estate Agent.
C. M. WHEATLEY’, Pres’L B. H. JOSSEY, Sec’y * Treas.
CRAWFORD WHEATLEY’, Vice ITes’t. C. C. STONE, Supt.
The Americus Construction Company,
Successors to C. M. Wbeatijct A Co.
Have the largest stock of
Dry T umber
Both Rough and Dressed, ever held in the cite, with unequalled capacity
for the execution of fine work. They will furnish the trade with
Sash, Doors, Blinds, .Mantels, Stairvork, Pulpits, Pevs,
COUNTERS, SHELVING, MOULDINGS. OBNAMENTB, BTC.
Prompt attention given all orders. Write for Catalogue and price*
Office and Factory, COB. BAY A JACKSON STS. Telephone No. 78.
Uptown Office, No. JACKSON ST. Telephone 110.
CRAWFORD WHEATLEY,
ARCHIE R ELDRIDQE, G.
A beautiful akin, bright eyes, awaet
body,
from
It la
■old by the Davenport Drug Company
Pun spices tad flavoring extracts at
r. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Call or i !•' one Andrews A Carter
for breads ca <*, confections and fine
groceries In Americus.
Prescriptions accurately compounded
of pure drugs, at all hours at
Dr. Eldridor Drug Store.
“Plumb Good” and “Grand Repub
lic” cigars, fresh lot jiiit iu at Andrewa
A Carter's.
A nice lot of cigars, smoking tobacco
and pipea at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store.
Tbe best baker in southwest Georgia,
at Andrewa A Carter’s.
Medicinally pure wines, brandies and
whiskies at Dr. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Delicious “Ice Cream” Soda every
day except Sundays, at Davenport'*.
A nice line of extracts, colognes, toil
et waters, Ac., at Dr. Eldridge Drug
Store.
For a pleasaut shave go to Dr. El-
dridge'a and buy one of those celebrrted
Tower Razors which are guaranteed to
please.
Tbe finest cakes, and the celebrated
cream bread, baked erery morning, at
Andrews A Carter’s.
Arrival mA Dspertiuw of Treies.
CENTS A L S. R.
Arrive From. Lease For.
t:40pm I2:isp. in. Colnmbns 8:30am <:«6pra
ISM pm t:J7 pm Mscoo SUM pm sixism
2:33 p di 3:33 a m Albany l3Mpmt:37pm
a. a. * m. a. a.
ssiaam l:lllpmSavannah 8:30 am7.-00pm
M3pu 1:lfsm Omaha S:l3pmS:4Sam
MAIL CLOSES.
OolDf Kart (S. A. AM.)
In* West “
Ins North and WesKW.* W.u.
Ion North and Fast (Cta)tMp
Is* South and V - “
.AdD am.
) 2:0dpm 34B p 5*
12:30 pm 8:00pm
The Americus Refrigerating Go.
Respectfully state that their new Ice Factory will start the
manufacture of Ice in a short time and will be prepared to
furnish Pure Crystal Ice in any quantityfrom a pound to a
car load. Their Refrigerating Chambers will also soon be iu
readiness for the preservation of all perishable food products
and will be perfect in every particular. For further partic
ulars either telephone, write or call ou
THE AMERICUS REFRIGERATING CO.,
Office & Faotory Cor. Jackson & Bay Sts., on Central R. R.
•prll6*Smo
E. K HARRIS, Pre*. BLOOM BROWN, Sec. A Treas. C. P. PAYNE, M’g’r.
Americus Supply £0.,
Successors to HABBI8 & PAYNE,
Plumbers and Gas Filters.
Machinery Supplies.
We are now in our new building in Artesian Block,
and ready for business.
A Full Line of Cooking Stoves and Ranges.
Gas Fixtures and Sanitary Goods a Soecialty.
Globe, Angle and Check Valves,
Te'ra Cotta and Iron Pipings and Fittings.
General Repair ~Work
d«it f TELEPHONE No IS.
W. H. R. SCHROEDER,
Mannfactarer of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Vue, Galvanized Iron Cornice,
Tin and Iron Roofing, Hot Air Heatin' Etc. Iron Smoke Stacki.
Exhaust Piping for Saw Mills i Specialty.
Corner Jackson and Jefferson streets, AMERICUS, OA.
On May i, at the side track at Furlow Lawn, the
0CMULGEE BRICK COMPANY
AND THE
RIVERS LUMBER COMPANY
WILL OPFN A SALES YARD FOB
BRICK, LUMBER AND SHINGLES
A man will be in charge of the yard to deliver goods to customers.
A fnil stock of everything will be kept. Your orders solicited. 4-30
J. R. HUDSON & CO.
Americus-
-PROPRIETORS
— B0TTLRR8OF ALI. KINIIMrOK
Soda and Mineral Waters, Cider and Oinger Ale*
ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
824 LEE STREET. - - 'AMEICUS. GEORGIA-
C. O. HAWKINS.
U.O. LOVING,
HAWKINS <& LOVING,
DKAI.KRH IN
-^Furniture, Baby Carriages, Refrigerators, e<-
METALIC CASES, CASKETS AND COFFINS.
405 Cotton Avenue.
Night mils for coffin* at night attended to by (J. O. Loving, at realuunee wmI Aide Brown
street. Burial rubes always on hand. may Sl-ly.
T? / T‘ ~R A Y r ”R T~)
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
REPRESENTING THE SAFESTAND STRONGESTCOMPANIES.IN|THB WORLD.
It. L-MnMATH. K.J. McMATH. B. H. McMATH
McMATH BROTHERS.
DKALEHHIN
, Provisions, Country Produce
BOOTS, SHOES, ETC.. ETC.,
WHISKEY, TOBACCO & CIGARS. SPECIALTIES,
207 FORSYTH STREET, AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
W« solicit s .hare of the patronage of the Ira’liaf pablie, guaranteeing Mtlsfsctlon
low price., and good good.- We deliver (ooda anywhtra In the city. Call and see UA
mcmath brothers.
BAKERY
R. F. NEHRINQ,
PROPRIETOR.
iicftoi Street, Under Allei flu:
AMERICUS. GA.
LIGHT BREAD A SPECIALTY!
Mm fa Cta of ill Zidi Proapily FilMI MulUi Vtgn Son nt fail’
Country Merchants supplied with bread at whnlmiale prims.
Insurance placed on City and Country Property.
Office on Jackson Street, next door below Mayor’s Office.
dsc33-dly.
DUNLAP HATS.
THE LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES.
ARTHUR RYLANDER,
Corner Lamar and Jackson St
BTTGQI
I will Mil you the beet bugxy In Oeor<la, price snd quality cnnalderrd. Repairing oi
all klnda aollclted and exeenled promptly and neatly. All work warranted.
T. S, GREENE.
Cotton Avenue., - Opposite Prince’s Stables'
Americus, Georgia.
W, IX Haynes & Son.
REAL ESTATE. STOCK AND BOND
3101-2 Lamar Street,
* Americus, Qa.
$500 Reward!
WKwtll p*jr Um abort rwward far any out vt UrffT
atlpsittae or (XrttaYffSM* M CUT* WlUa Wfffft’S
Tm>»n« Uvwr Pills, wtea th* dlructJons are strtcti/
complied with. Tkrjr Mr* ptirriy VfgrUbls, >14 wrir
fail te|tw* ntfafaettoa. NpiVaM. Urnhw.
containing*Fills. » cmiU. IWwara of coualcrfelU
MdlmiUtiMU. Tte fMMtfM MMataa«r«d Mlj ty
me JOB! c. WES.'COMPACT. CHICAGO. IU.-
Md THB OWENPOKT DRUG Co.,
feWI^Awlyr America* Qi,
THE AMEBICUS
BUSINESS COLLEGE
Will open June lStla snd will live special
Inatractlons In bo.lasM mathematics
and penmsnahlp^or both com-
l ay course, all alndlea, • 110.00per mo.
Penmanship, (aptelal) - - 5.00 “
SIaiheinattcs and Penmanship, I/O "
wllhtCuurse, all studies, • 6.00 '
W. B. MITCHELL, Prin.