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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1891, BRIGHT LOCAL BRIEFS, An Sow Encaged? If (o, you would not like to be disap- CUT PRICES pointed about your wedding Invitations would you ? Guard against this disap- Shoes for Old! Shoes for Rich I Shoes for Poor THE DOINGS OF A DAY IN BUSY BUSTLING AMERICUS. polntment by having your Wedding, Re ception and Visiting Cards engraved by Messrs. James Fricker A Bro, who have in their services the ilnest engravers In Messrs, Fricker A Bro., JEWELER, DIAMONDS Happening, ot Twouty-Four In Short Spicy Paragrnelu- ple and Thing, of Interest Uc—Etched snd Sketched. Hour* Told -About Peo- to the Pub- fcbls country. exhibit some of the most exquisite cards as specimens of work and lays great stress upon his ability to furnish work promptly; visiting cards in two days, and wedding and announcement cards Ladies who use From parties who came in on the trains yesterday it was learned that Thursday’s rains were general through- out Southwest Georgia. • are having a pavement with granite WATCHES LOOK ! in three or four days. „ fine correspondence paper will bo pleas ed with Messrs. Fricker Bro., work in monograms, J. W. Sheffield & Co, substantial brick p—ztzz copings put down along the Jackson street side of their building. A reporter heard yesterday that the council will probably be petitioned to put a high license on dealers in cigar ettes, as has been done in Atlanta. The colored firemen are doing some good work now preparatory for the tournament in Augusta next week. They are confident of coming out prize winners. A white carpenter named Wilson fell off of a building on which he was work ing in the eastern portion of the city yesterday and was badly bruised, but by , no means seriously hurt. ; Those who are in a position to know j think that at their next meeting the i county commissioners will authorize an < advertisement calling for bids for the 1 erecting of Sumter’s new jail. j A kicking mule completely annihilated a dash board and painfully wounded a negro named Lem Clark on Lamar street yesterday afternoon. That mule was al- c lowed to kick as long as he wished. It is probable that at the next meeting of the Masons the matter of commencing work on the proposed Masonic hall will / be agitated. addresses, initials, etc,, done in colors and illuminated. This new enterprise which Messrs. James Fricker & Bro., are developing will be a great convenience to the citi zens of Americas as hitherto this work has been sent Dorth which entailed de lay and uncertainty. For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El dridge’g and buy one of those celebrrted Tower Razors which are guaranteed to TELEPHONE 102. 102 FORSYTH STREET. For Spot Cash Groceries at Cost. Groceries going at cost. Shoes going below cost Bread and pakcs selling first. I am closing out my stock of gro ceries, so that I can put in a new and fresh lot next fall, consequently I will sell my groceries very cheap. I have a large stock of canned goods that will sell at cost. I also have a few pairs of la dies’ coarse shoes that I will dispose of During the next tew days. These are heavy galvanized lined, charooal filled coolers, In a japanned finish with beautiful decorations, and nickel plated faucets. The "B. & B.” prices are for li Gal $1.25 All goods charged will be at reg ular prices. Has just what you want. That building will proba bly be erected during the coming ball. Hon. W. M. Hawkea was stung by a poisonous spider yesterday afternoon and seriously hurt. His body was badly swollen last night from the effects of the bite. The wound is not considered dangerous. An important meeting of the directors of the Americus Manufacturing and Im provement Company was held yesterday. Their action is not yet to be made pub lic, but It was ono which means much for Americus. Bailiff G. S. Cobh of Justice Oliver’s court has resigned to accept a position on the Savannah, Americus & Mont gomery road. Mr. D. A. Pettis has been appointed bailiff in his stead. The change took place yesterday. To-day Dr. J. J. Worsham will attend a family reunion at his father's home in Knoxville, Ga. The entire family will be together for the first time in a num ber of years and the fatted calf will bo killed in honor of the event, or words to that effect. No one was killed at the Chattahoo chee bridge of the S., A. A M Wednes day, as was reported. Tho work of con structing a brldgo like that Is dangerous, but so good has been tho management of things that no one has been hurt there in aay way. Arrangements are being perfected far a concert for the benefit of the Baptist church organ, which is to bo given at an early day. Those who have it in charge say that this concert will be one of the most cnjoyablo musical foasts to which tho people of Americus were ever In vited. Mr. Tom J. Slappey, who has been for a long time connected with the Bee Hive, lias severed ids connection with that firm. lie is at present among friends and relatives in the country en joying a two weeks' holiday. lie lias accepted a position with Beall A Oakley, and will begin work tiioro August 1. Yesterday was a very hot and oppress ive day. Old Sol made himself felt in all his force as if to make amends for tho i recent cool spell. Tho maximum tem perature was 90 degrees and the mini mum 70. The day was cloudy and the atmosphere was closo. The heavy clouds , threatened a thunderstorm in the after noon but no rain fell. Yesterday Mr. J. C. Nicholson received a telegram announcing that his father, Mr. J. P. Nicholson, who lives in Free stone county, Texas, was worse and not expected to live. Mr. Nicholson left for Texas yesterday in * response to tho telegram. Ills father is an old man, and there aro many in Americus who hope his life may he spared many years yet. A higli fence runs alongside the >■, A. A M. road at tho J-ee street crossing, ' which makes It Impossible for parties t walking, especially children, to trains approaching from tho east. 1 little tots had a narrow escape, This Is your 3 Qt White Mountain Ac., at Dr. Eldridge Drug ot waters, Store. Notice. An assessment of the balance of 15 per cent, due upon tho subscription to the the preferred capital stock of the Times Publishing Company has this day been called by the board of directors, paya- able on An rust 1, prox. J. W. WlIKATtEV, Attest— President Bascom Mykick. July 15, dtd. Mason’s Patent, with porcelain lined tops. Factories hare advanced their prices 40 per cent on these goods during the last month. Com pare our “B. A B." prices: Quarts, (1.40 per doz. J Galls., (1.85 per doz. Hats, Shoes, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Neckwear of all kinds, Handker chiefs, Hosiery, Under wear, Travelling Bags, and everything else in Men’s belongings at your own price. Nevada will send to the World’s fair bar of gold weighing 1,000 pounds. A Sweeping Reduction will be mndej on ah Foot-Wear purchased of us in the Next 30 Days I In this Sweeping: Sacrifice Sale unpreceedonted bargains will bo offered on all LOW CUT SUM- MER SHOES, ondjwe expect that the announcement of this sale will Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is tho best remedy for diarrhena. Twenty-five cents We have a full line of lummer goods, oil and gasolino stoves, sponge or foot or infant'* bath tub*, fly fans, wire dish cover*, lee pitcher*, butter crook*, lemon squeezers, etc, at “B. A B." price*. out tho world. We are not after room as most merchants would say—but are AF TER MONEY—room we have enough—but are SHORT ON MONEY. If you want to know what we mean by a SWEEPING Reduc tion, come to this ARTESIAN CORNER. LEE * UMAR STREETS. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla. When she was a Child, she cried for Castorla. When she became Miss, she dung to Castorla. When she had Children, she gave them Castorla. W. H. R. SCHROEDER NIGHT ROBES ■ ..<ij Mannfactnrerlof Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Van, Galvanized Iron Cornice, Boston mhnufafctures ninety-five per cent of the rum used in the world. Tin *nd Iron Roofing, Hot Air He*tln» Etc. iron Smoke Stack*. Exhaust Piping for Saw Mill* a Specialty. is is no hoax, but business straight irorn tho shoulder. Corner Jackson and Jefferson streets, AMERICUS, GA. Tbene Celebrated ENGLISH; Pills are a Positive Cure for Sick; Headache, BIIIosmh*, and! CoastlpatUa. Small, pies*.! ant and a favorite with the! ladles. Bold in England for Is.; l.'.il., In America for tSe. Get; them from jour Druggists, or* send to W. H. HOOKER k r O;, ■ « Wot |1 road way, Row York. { [ACKER’S I PURE f PINK j. PILLS. Formerly on Artesian Corner, baa removed to store lately occupied by W. H. Scarborough UNDER OPERA HOUSE, Where he will be glad to «« hi* friend*. The Finest Stock of Whiskies, Tobacco and Groceries is the city. Sole Agent for Schuylkill Whiskey, Which Is oflered at the low price of fl.CO. J. B. BROSnfN’S PRIVHTE STOCK, Ten years old, at 18.00 per gallon. W. J.' SLAPPEY, Jun'AIAwtf UNDER OPERA HOUSE. If you want bargains, come now. and you will find the Largest and most varied stock of shoes ever offered in Americus nnd at lower obtainable else- Yours in haste, will be Inserted in this prices than are where. / THE /aME- AOKSTH WANTED. W ANTED, an agent by one of the strong est Ufa Insurance Contoanie* In the UnJtod A flt-o oppori unity for an o*- ixrlc-ncoil audit or active gentleman. Ap ply Ht one** with referenco to ilEXBy j. Ht n- mann, B*y ►treet, Savannah, Ga, l7-2t. SHOE STORE. E PLACE:- 119'Forsyth St., MERICUS, GA. 8UTCHER8, Near Hart Building, 218 Forsyth Street, FOB SALE. Americus, Qa. Having sold a half interest in my business to Mr. Winklar, we are now prepared to furnish WESTERN and GEORGIA BEEF, Pork, Sausage of «8 kinds, Kid, Mutton, Etc. always fresh nnd reliable. O NE Het single Buggy Harness. Almost new. Apply to J.K HUDSON. >jun-tf 924 Lee Street. i fresh and reliable, Mr. Winkler's reputation as a butcher is well known in Arner- lcus—there is none better in the soutn. Send us your orders. Telephone 11.'». O s E Imiih • and lot,sis rooms, good neigh- hnrhtol. J. A. AN BLEY. _ Jui l»tm - a DESIRABLE ROOM "tor rent la the fVrnuins* Block. Applyfat this office, tf /A NEfsur room house on Harris street Ap- LUCIUS H. KIMBROUGH, J. B.—No goods charged nt cut prices, but will bo charg- our regular prices. JOHN B. SHAW. J. Hirin' FRKKstAxf •112 Cotton avenue. Aukht roR Union c»;*tral Life Insurance Co. Also agent for New England Mutual Accident Association. Policies In these Companies are the cheapest and best. I will also buy and sell Stocks, Bonds and Real Estate, OPTICS BOOK 4, BABLOW BLOCK, UP 8TAIBS. 'URNISHKD or unfurnished rooms at 634 'Church street. June 14-tf ly Bat. mm & j HI pOFUB Uest and J JOTTOM 1 RICES.