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4MERICLTS TIMES-RECORDER VOLUME 1 AMERICUS. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1891. NUMBER 76 THe Reason Why Many find it difficult to present a creditable appearance and live within their means, is mainly due to the fact that they pay such high prices to so-called “merchant tailors,” while THE SAME QUALITY OF CLOTH, THE SAME GRADE OF WORK, AND THE SAME STYLE OF CUT Can bo obtained from our Ready Made Clothing Department -AT- LESS THAN HALF THE COST! to l7Sro6feifp“o^U 1 lEEvicS “ I0 " “ D Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave. For dress occasions what could be more appropriate than onr elegant styles in Prince Albert or Three Button Cutaway Suits? We have them in all the newest shades and fabrics, (such as nd Corkscrew, Clay Diagonal, Granite, Tricot and fancy figured suitings) and WARRANT OUR SUITS FROM $16.50 TO $20.00 Equal, IF NOT SUPERIOR, in fit and finish to any “tailor made' suits in tho market for just TWICE THE MONEY.. For over away ryday wear we would suggest ono of our nobby Sack or Cut way Sdits ranging in price from $3.00 to $15.00 per suit. Our line consists of IMPORTED CASSIMERES, CHEVIOTS, BLACK THIBET CLOTHS, SERGES, FLANNELS, ETC In a word OUR STOCK WILL PLEASE, and OUR LOW Prices astonish YOTJ• A WORD ABOUT ODD PANTS. You need a pair to “tide you over" so to speak. Our assortment is ’ PRICES ARE RI<5hT. ENORMOUS and our PRICES ARE RIGHT. They range from $1.40 to S7.50 per pair, and cannot be had e.sewhere for less than double the price. Here is a hot weather item worthy your notice: 75 Summer Coats at 50c., reduced from $1.00. 100 Summer Coats at 75c., reduced from 1.50. 80 Summer Coats and Vests, $1.40 reduced from $2.50. All kinds of Summer Coats and Vests, such as “Drapetea," Sicilians, Serges, Alpacas, Pongees, Poptins, TO CLOSE OUT STRICTLY AT COST. OUR LINE OF BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, ie city, 1 need of CHEAP hut NEAT AND SERVICEABLE SUITS for thoir boys. _ We still show a good lino of thoso HANDSOME SAILOR SUITS, (sizes 9 to 14 years) universally admitted snch excellent value for $1 50 per suit. SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIRTS!!! “OUR LEADER" at 50c is tho host unlaundered shirt on earth for the price, wbilo for dress, what shirt can compare with Messrs duett, Coou <fc Co.’s Superb ‘MONARCH SHIRTS." Laundried “S Unlaundried : Our “Monarch Puffs” have taken the trade by storm. WE’VE GOT ’EM ! AT lOfliUt Y-Uents’ Belfast Linen Collars. 1 Any size H I 15UI1LI —Gouts’ Belfast Linen Cuffs, i desired. All Grades. All Sizes. Out ^••■ported Bnlbriggan, Lisle Thread and Muslin Underwear will . ‘ add-to your comfort during tho hot season. m PM) IN FURNISHING GOODS 'Our prices cannot be excelled in the state. HEW NECKWEAR, SEW SOCKS, EWUMCeilFS, SEW SUSPESDEIS, a your money refunded. NIGHT ROBES FOR GENTLEMEN | *.;IS OUR CAREFUL SEL1 ”6t3t SEASONABLE GOODS All appeal to Your Reason, Your Pocket, and Your Health Cannot you save something by trading with GEO.D.WHEATLEY' HARRY BROWN TALKS ON THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE DE PENDS THE THIRD PARTY. 1’nl.M a Disposition to Olvo Relief Shown the Move Will ho Very I'upnttr. The Alllmnco Would Defeat Xnrthen and Won't Have Cleveland. Mr. Harry C. Brown, who furnishes tho Harry part of tho famous Harry Lnrry combination which presides over tho dcstinlo8 of tho Southern Alliance Farmer was In Amaiious yesterday. Ho was on Uis way to Mariou county to attend an Aliianco mooting to-day. Ho came down at 1:01 and was In the city until 4:-t5, wlion he loft for Wig- ginsvlllo. During his stay hero he circulated around a little, but only a very few poo- plo knew ho was in tho city. In a con rersalion with a Tdiks-Ukcoiideu re porter the matter of the third party was brought up. Mr. Brown said: Ho far the Ueorgta Alliance has not adopted tho third party Idea. The fact Is that the movement, its success or de feat, depends upon the action of the democratic congross. Everywhere tho cry for relief Is mado. If the domoerat ie congress shows a disposition to give that relief I don't think the third party will amount to much. Thero will be no necessity for it. We havo seen that tho republicans will give relief, so the matter hinges on what the democrats do. If the disposition I have spoken of is not shown then I think the third party will bo an important figure In the national politics of '02. Not only the farmer but the pooplo generally are ripe for a change—that is for a third party movement—unless one of the ex isting parties does more in the future than It has In the past. In cose tho third party movement does prevail I think the farmors of Georgia will be with it in national politics but will pursue their usual course in state and county matters. The democrats, that means the white voters, must remain immovable in those matters.” Mr. Brown doesn’t think that Gover nor Northon will ever be governor again. It la his opinion that the governor will probably see the inevitable and not offer. If he does enter It Is Mr. Brown’s opinion that he will be over whelmingly defeated. He says that Governor Northon has attempted to knife the power that gave him his office, and that in roturn that power will knife him. Cleveland, according to Hr. Brown, will not be acceptable to the farmers’ al- lianoo as the democratic candidate tor president. He thinks Cleveland baa shown himself too olosoly allied to Wall itreettobea man whom the farmers would center upon and run after. If the coming congress doos the right thing almost any other democrat, who thoroughly orthodox, can be elocted president But Cleveland won't go with allianccmen and his nomination, in Mr. Brown’s judgment, would give the,third party a grand boom. Spcaklngof thecondition of the farm ers Mr. Brown remarked that they were not In as good condition as was hoped for. Crops are fine but the low price of cotton which prevailed last year gave the farmors a considerable black eye. Ho doesn’t think there is as much cotton planted this year as last, despite the calculations that hare been made, and hopes to see the prloe hotter. He is satisfied that much less land will be devoted to cotton another year. ■The farmers will be firm in their de mand for free silver,” said Mr. Brown as he went to take tho train which was to carry him to his destination. Harry Brown is In touch with Col. Livingston and the alliancemen of Geor gia, and what ho says on matters in which the alliance 11 interested Is gener ally pretty nearly correct. Chat From Conlcle. C0RDEt.1t, Ga., July 1.—The Cordele guano factory directors speak of declar ing a good dividend this week, as the factory has earned fourteen per cent, during last season. Our turpentineand naval store men are all doing fine business os the price of naval stores and spirits are now higher than usual. No class of men are making more money than theao and it scorns every single distillery throughout the country Is doing a fine business. The superintendent of the Cordele shoe fsotory has gone north to purchase two new finishing maohlnes and learn how to operate them aucceaafnlly so as give shoes tho nicest‘sppearance pos sible. The shoe factory will be closed during his three weeks’ absence, at pat ting In the machinery eaosea so much delay to hands. Tho factory Is doing a good business and with theso increased facilities will do better than over. POINTERS FROM THE PLAINS. Personal and Other Matters of Intorost In That Pretty Little City. Plains, July 1.—After a week of red- hot weather we are having rain again. On Wednesday, at the residence of Mr. M. G. Logan, the father of the bride, Mr. Doe Glover and Miss Bertie Logan were married, Bev. H. Stubbs officiating. Dr. W, C. l’asehal la (hipping melons from hit Webster county farm to Co lumbus, O. Rev. J, S.JElmoro preached an Inter esting sermon at the Magnolia Springs Lutheran ohurch on Sunday last Dr. F. W. Tyler, a native of England, nine yean medloal missionary to the West Indies but mare recently of West Virginia, has aocepted the pastorate of the Lutheran churches at Magnolia Springs, Bottsford and Bronwood and will reside at the latter place. Mr. Samuel Wise, who has been at tending eollege at LeesviUe, S. O., Is ex ceedingly ill there with typhoid fever. Dr. B. T. Wise and the mother of the young man have gone to South Carolina to attend him in hit illness. Dr. W. C. Paschal of Dawson has been here looking after his planting interests. Messrs. Lott Warren and W. H. Kim brough of Americus, paid us a visit on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sligh, of Jacksonville, Fla.,are spending some time at Magnolia springs in quest of health. Mr. and Mrs. Jnllus Mack of Ameri cus, spent Sunday with Mr*. Jesse Salter. Mr. K. C. West ‘ of Amerious, was with his friends here on Sunday. Dr. Frank Cato of DeSoto, has recent ly been visiting his parents here. Miss Leila Feagln of Macon, has been spending some time here the guest of Miss Efflo Turner. Mr. Henry Dean of Fort Gaines, while returning from Chlckamauga with tho Fort Gaines Guards, spent several days with his family here. Quite a number of the good young people of Americas came out on Tues day and went over to Magnolia springs to enjoy a week’s stay In the country. Mr. J. H. Nolms of Americus, has been on a visit to relatives here. Mrs. Polly Salter and daughter, Kath leen, of Leesburg, who have been visit ing here left Tuesday for Amerious, whither they will go to Mt Airy, N, O., to spend the summer. 'Messrs. A. Chappell, E. J. Rhodes and Miss Fannie Chappell attended the Sun day School Convention In Amerious and report an Interesting session and a oor dial recoptlon at the hands of the chnrch there. Mrs. H. H. Blaek Is on an extended visit to relatives In Chattanooga and elsewhere. „ Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Cato went over to Amerious on Monday. Missel Lila Edwards and Jessie Jones left Tuesday on a v’slt to Omaha and Columbus. Miss Julia Powell Is visiting friends In Amerious. . Miss Julia Brannon, after spending some time at the hoepltable home of Miss Jessie Jones, has returned to Amerious. Mr. W. E. MoTyler made a business trip to A merlons on Monday. Daring thd past weak, Messrs. Cain, Evans, HoLendon, Nonnally and Turner, knights of the grip, have been doing onr village. .1- | Mr: H. J. Jennings has been quite siek for several days.. A SPLENDID SHOWING MADE BY THE AMERICU8 INVEST MENT COMPANY'S OFFICERS Aa tha lieault of That Concern’a Year’* Work—A Dividend of Thirty Par Cent. Could Have Been Declared — Dlrectora and Officers Ke-elected. At the residence of thejirtde'e parents, Capt. and Mrs. H. D. Watts, at 5310 clock yesterday afternoon, the words were spoken whleh made Mr. R. L. Mc Leod and Miss Laura Watts man and wife. The friends and relatives of the two popular young people witnessed the ceremony. Immediately after the mar riage Mr. and Mrs. MeLeod left for Tybee and other points of Interest along the coast, on a bridal trip. The annual meeting of the stockhold. era of the Americus Investment Compa ny was held at the eourt house in this olty yesterday morning. Col. A. Cutta was chairman and T. F. Gatewood secretary of the meeting. President Bagley’s report showed the company to be In a splendid condition. He gave a detaiiod account of the ex. pendltures and earnings of the compa ny,showing that a snug amount could be added to the surplus fund snd a divi dend of 80 per cent, declared on the capital stock of the company. It was decided, houever, by the stockholders that in view of the searoity of money and tho immense work the company has in hand to postpone tho declaring of the dividend until fall. The report also told minutely of the work that has been done by tho company in the past year, among other things being tha constrnc- tion-of 130 miles of standard gauge rail road and othor things on a like scale. The report was clear and concise snd contained much valuable Information. Aftor the report had been read tbeae directors were unanimously elected, ninety per conL of the stock being rep resented in the meeting: H. O. Bagley, G. M. Byne, P. O. Clegg, S. W. Coney, W. 8. Gillls.W. M. Hawkea, W. E. Hawkins, B. P. Hollis, B. F. Matthews, 8. Montgomery, W. E. Mur- phey, J. II. Pharr, J. W. Sheffield. After tho stockholders meeting ad journed the dlrectora met to elect offi cers. Mr. W. E. Hawkins declined a re- election as secretary and treasurer, owing to the Importance of his other duties, and these officers were chosen: President—H. C. Bagley. Secretary and treasurer—T. F. Gate- wood. The unanimous re-eleetioo of the directors by so Urge a vote, and by them of President Bagley is the highest com pliment that can bo paid those gentle men. It shows that their excellent work is appreciated and that those Interested with them have confidence In their man agement. Mr. Gatewood’s friends are i (ratified at his re-election to so lm, ant a position and all who know! are oonfldent that he will fill It with credit to himself and satisfaction to those Interested. The Amerious Investment Company la In splendid shape, and during the year to come It will do better work than ever before. Two Ohio Gentlemen Will Come to Geor- *I» to Make Their nome. | A. M. Hussey and L N. McAllister, of Springfield, Ohio, representing somo of Springfield’s enterprising, energetic and successful business mon are in the city, and havo purchased a largo body of virgin forest of long leaf yellow pine in cluding tfie mill and manufacturing plaqt well known to Americus people as the Rivera Lumber Company located about fifty miles east of Americus on the Savannah, Americus & Montgomery railroad. The location la one of the boat in tho state of Georgia for a mill and mann- faoturlng business. This Umber Is tho very finest quality of long leaf yellow - pine and cannot be equalled anywhere In.the world for all kinds of finishing lumber. It Is surprising that home peo ple have not era this recognised the. - great value of this property, not only for tho fine timber, but its fanning land that can not be excelled anywhere in the state of Georgia as tho fine crops of cot ton, oorn and molons now growing on parts that havo been cleared will lndicato to any observer. |It Is understood that this proporty has been secured at a surprisingly low figure, especially so alnco the Atlanta & Florida 1 railroad has been Jocatcd through those lands, and will soon bo in ' operation, giving them extraordinary - advantage for the future development of town site; located In the center of Wilcox county and the oohnty scat almost Inevitable. The Springfield parties will looato there and give this enterprise personal attention In Its management and hare Interested with them Mr. P. C. Clegg of this olty, one of Amerious’ best known and highly respected business men. Mr. Clegg, on aeeonnt of his connection with the Savannah, Amerious 4 Mont gomery railroad, president of the Oc- rnulgco brick company and otherJargo business enterprises with whleh lie is connected, gives to this lumber com- THR SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. Pursuant to appointment the annual meeting of the Sumter Connty Sunday School Association was hold at New Point church on Friday, June 10. A icclal train carried a good crowd from 0 city and also brought in a number from Plains of Dura. At 10®) o’clock the msetlngwas ealled to order by Pres ident J. W. Wheatley. Owing to the absence of the secretary from the state, Mr. Lott Warren was ealled to sot as secretary. After singing Rev. R. F. Williamson, pastor of the Second Methodist ohurch at Amerious opened the services with 1 •. The regu- firstfeature moat earnest and Impres sive paper by Mr. J. J. Cranberry, on “Indivlaaalor Personal Responsibility.” Tho reports from the various Sunday schools from the county showed the en tire field oeeupled and the work being In a good condition at all points. Re ports followed from the delegates to the Rate convention'st Columbus, and In teresting accounts were given by Meeare. Bell, Selg, Callaway, Speer, Wheatley and Warren. At this point recess was taken for dinner, and a most delightful dinner tho association, In its record of many similar occasions, ever at Americus opeueu too serve scripture reading and prayer. 1 lar programme followed, the fin of wbioh was a moat earnest am Col. Hawklas at Homs. Col. S. H. Hawkins returned from on extended stay In New Tork last night. He succeeded with tho work be want there to accomplish. Ho returned home eonaelons of having well performed important dnty. He looks well and is in the best of spirits. Tho paople of Americus are glad to have him at home Mr. U. B. Harrold returned last night from Macon, whore he attended tho Eplaoopal convention which met there yesterday. Bishop Talbott, missionary bishop of Idaho and Wyoming was unanimously •looted bishop of the diocese of Geor gia. PleMint IMcnlc. Wednesday tho East Americas Social Club had a picnic at Parker's mill, about four miles from the city. About twelve couples of jolly yonng people made up the party and the day was a delightful Naw Firm. Maynard & Smith la the style of a new law firm In Americus. R. L. Maynard and John R. L. Smith are the parties. They are both wellinformed, talented young lawyers, and they deserve sad no doubt will meet with a full measure of success. Storm Near AbberllU. A storm held forth near Abbeville Tuesday doing considerable damage to cropland killing two negroes. These latter were struck by lightning. ew Point chnreh Is In one of the very best settlements of the connty, and as its intellootoal and spiritual progress, is well shown by the neat new ehuran building and the earnest work being done there In the church snd Sunday school, so the material prosperity of the poodle was well evidenced by the boon tlful repast they spread for the enter tainment of their gnests. After dinner, the business of the session was resumed and the first of importance waa the an nual election of officers whleh resulted as follows: President, J. D. Glover; vice-presi dent, W. T. Lane; ohorister, E. J. Cheek. The re election of Mr. Cheek, shorn the high appreciation of the effective and faithful service he has eo frequently rendered the eseoclation In the capacity of ohorieter, and no worker In the cause is held In greater esteem than he. The new offioers are all experienced and earnest workers end tho association be gins its new year with a promise of much good. Tho rest of tho dfternoon was con sumed In singing and In listening to Interesting and instructive short talks from Rev. Robt. Adams, Hours. Lane, Smith, Callaway, Speer and others. Before closing a resolution of thanks was voted the people of New i’oint for their generous hospitality, and with benediction by Rev. K F. Williamson the session closed. It was In every way a most interest ing and useful service and the work will receive fresh impetus and muoh good will result from this meeting. J. D. Gloved, Pres. THEY BOUGHT THE PLANT, pany sufficient orders to keop it running to the full eapaeity of the present out put, but other machinery Is to bo addod at once to make this tho largest onto> pripe of its kind In this section of the state. Notwithstanding tho eapaeity of the mill Is now equal to 30,000 feet per day the company Is over 1,500,000 feet be hind their orders on lumber alone, say ing nothing of the large output of •hlngles. A number of manufacturing enter prises are looking to this point fora lo eation as It la one of the moat desirable on the line of tho Savannah, Americus Montgomery railroad. Tax Tnns-RKconnnn bespeaks for the new oompanyln the development of this enterprise a magnificent succoss, as with tho fine timber and lands they havo secured a failure la impossible. SHORT, SPICY SIFTINGS. Stray Bits of This and That Picked up Hero and Thero. Tax Receiver Mizo spent yesterday in ono of tho country districts. More motions Were considered by Judgo Fort yosterday, bnt nothing im portant was dono. Quito 0 party of Americus young peo ple is being mado up to spend to-morrow Magnolia Springs. Thoso who keop posted on such mat ters say thoro Will bo plenty of part ridges during the coming season. Tho first cantaloupes of tho season wore on sale at Ed Ansley’s yesterday. They were nice specimens and sold well. Tho Southwestern hamlled*115 cars of watermelons yesterday. Indications are that tho number will bo idcreased to day. Mr. L. N. Hudson’s new briok build ing on Leo streo is being pushed rapidly forward. It will soon bo ready for occu- panoy. An owl that measured somotliingover threo feet from tip to tip was killed in Muckalco swamp yesterday by a negro named Davo Jones. A colored workman foil off a honse in the southern portion of the city ycatoj> Ho was badly shaken np but not anything like seriously hurt. Henry Johnson, colored, yosterday swore out a warrant charging Edna Thomas, his sister, with assault upon tho person of bis mothor, Elizabeth Johnson. Tho timbers for tho floor of tho sec ond story of tho now post offico building were being placed in position yesterday. T^ils building will bo completed in W. T. Lax a, See’y. about six or eight weeks. All who were heard to express them selves yesterday were well pleased with tho result of tho Inquest over Gus Boyn ton. Tho verdict of the jury seemed to tho verdict of tho people. Mr. D. A. l'ettis sold half of the car watermelons which he received yes terday. The others will be sold to-day. This car was all good stuck and some of the melons were the finest that have been seen in Americas this lessen.