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IS THIS REASONABLE?
ANSLEY’S
C. R. Whitley, Pres’t.
For Failure to Find “J. R. George, Ameri
cas.” on Jane • Uit-Verdlct (or the
Flslotlft—Talk of Asking (or the Berle-
ion of the hew.
Largest, Finest
AND
Best Assorted Stock
Of Groceries in the South.
OLOK
Everythin? guaranteed as repre-
NO OLD^TOCK!
J. T. COTNEY,
Manager.
See’y <fe Treas.
SMfHB
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Tffl AMERICUS Daily TIMES-RECORDER: THURSDAY, AUGUST 0,1891.
AT
YOUR
SHOES I
Don’t In M t Srn Piii!
SHOE STORE,
119 Forsyth St.
A Sweeping Reduction
will be made’on all Foot-Wear
purchased of us in the
Next 30 Days I
In this Sweeping Sacrifice Sale
unpreceedented 'bargains will be
offered on all LOW OUT SUM-
MF.lt SHOES, andfwe expect that
the announcement of this tale will
We are not after room as most
merchants would say—but are AF
TER MONEY—room we have
enough—but are SHORT ON
MONEY.
A ease was decided yesterday by Judge
Pllabury, in the eodnty court, which has
given rise to considerable discussion of
the law on the subject
In rendering bis decision, the Judge
took'occasion to. remark'that, In his
opinion, the law needed revision, as it
was manifeetly too - sweeping, in Insist
ing on something that bordered, in
many cases, on the impossible.
The facts areas follows: Mr. J. U.
George and wife moved here from
Seville six months ago. He secured em
ployment and started in with his wife
housekeeping in a small way. He at
tended to his business regularly, spent
his nights at home, and made few ac
quaintances. In due time, his wife de
cided to return to her father's home iu
Seville, on account of an interesting
event which is generally foreshadowed
in ail well-regulated families.
On his wife's departure, Mr. George
rented bis house and went to boarding
in an obscure street in the same vi
cinity.
Time rolled, and on Juno 8 last a tel
egram was sent from Seville to “J. R.
George, Americus.” The telegram read
“Come home at once,” and was received
in the regular course of business at the
Western Union office here.
As usual, this telegram was givon to a
very small messenger boy to deliver. He
startedjout at 0 o'clock In the evening,
and after trying for over an boar to And
Mr. George, he reported back to the
office that he couldn’t And him. And
the telegram was not delivered that
night. No further effort was mado t j
And Mr. George; but the telegraph oper
ator here wired to the sending office in
Seville for a mere definite address. Then
came a second telegram for “J. R.
George, care of Mr. Mitchell, Ameri
cus." This second telegram reached
Mr. George the nextday, June 0, and he
also received the first telegram ac the
Western Union office later on the same
day, June 0.
For failure, on the part of the messen
ger of the Western Union Company, to
find Mr. George on the night of June 8,
the time of its receipt at the telegraph
office, Mr. George sues the company for
damages, claiming that the company did
not make a reasonably diligent search
to find the aforesaid Mr. George.
Evidence was introduced to show that
the above are the facts of the case.
And on this evidence judgment was
given for the plaintiff.
And now the question comes up, Is
that a good law? It it reasonable to
suppose that a company or an individ
ual should be able to locate every per
son in a growing community of elght.or
ten thousand people? And to locate
them quickly, too.
II to expect such a thing is unreason
able in a city like Americus, with a pop
ulation of a little less than ten thousand
Inhabitants, what would it be in a city
liko Atlanta?
This is the conundrum which Is float
ing around the court house at t])e pres
enttlme. It is said the legislature will
be asked to answer It.
If you want to know what we
mean by a SWEEPING Reduc
tion, come to this
30-Day
and you will find the Largest and
most varied stock of-shoes ever
offered in'Americas and at lower
prices than are obtainable else
where. 1
THE NAME-
1
SHOE STORE.
TfaE PLACE:—
119 Forsyth St.
AMERICUS, GA,
N. B.—No goods charged at
these cut prices, but will be charg
ed at our regular prices.
JOHN R. SHAW
A Lars* Americas House Seeking m Loom
tlon In Dawson.
Mr. Fricker, of Flicker Bros., the
large dealers in musical instruments and
jewelry at Amerieus, was in Dawson last
Friday for the purpose of Mooring a
suitable house for that line of business
in this city.
Mr. Fricker was decidedly Impressed
with the thrift and prosperity shown on
every hand in growing Dawson, and the
only thing that prevents Fricker Bros,
from opening np a large stook of mosioal
Instruments and Jewelry in Dawson at
once,,1s their inability to secure a build
ing, there not being a vacant storehouse
in the city.'
Mr. Fricker says bis bouse will cer
tainly enter the field at Dawson, and he
is now arranging with one of our citizens
to build one of the handsomest store
houses in this city for their occu
pancy.
Fricker Bros, will bo a decided acqui
sition to the business interests of Daw
son, and will be heartily welcomed.—
Dawson Nows.
A DANGEROUS POLICY.
Is to buy spectacles at your resldenco
from peddlers, as many of them are im
postors. I will pay a liberal reward for
information leading to the arrest of all
such men who claim to be my represent
atives. I positively employ no peddlers
and do not sell them my glasses. The
genuine Hawkea’ spectacles have the
name “Hawkes” stamped on the bow.
A. K. Hawkes.
All eyes fitted and the fit guaranteed
at drug store of E. J. Eldridgc. ,
“In practicing the banjo,” writes a
teacher, “don’t get discouraged.”
That’s wise. You can safely leave that
for the persons who have to listen to
you.
We cannot afford to deceive you. Con-
deuce 1» begotten by honesty. De
Witt’s Little Early Risers are pllu that
will cure constipation and sick headsohe.
For sale hy the Davenport Drug Com
pany.
Mrs. SUmpuise—What is the price of
this suite of furniture? Dignified Clerk
—This is not a suite, madam. It is one
of our $25 sets. The suites an on
another flbbi—9100 a piece.
DeWltt’s Sarsaparilla destroy^ such
poisons as scrofula, skin disease, ecze
ma, rheumatism. Its timely use saves
many lives. For sale by the Davenport
Drag Company.
Judge—And he took yon by the
throat and choked yon, did he? Pat—
Yis,eor; be squared me throat till Oi
to’ht he’d mek cider out of me Adams
apple. •
DeWltt’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the
blood, increases tho appetite and tones
" system. It has benefltted many
S who have suffered from blood
:rs. It vrillhelpyou. For sale by
the Davenport Drag Company.
There’s nothing like sttekiDg to a
thing when you apply yourself to It, as
the fly said when itnligbted on the fly-
P»per-
Investigate their merits. De Witt’s ter.
Little Early Risers don’t gripo, cause
nausea or pain, which accounte for their
popularity. The Davenport Drug Com-
pany Ray* they *tould not run a drug
store without these little pills.
An Old Woman and Her Broken Down
Son on the Bond.
At the Central depot yesterday at noon
might bare been seen two strange com'
panione. One was an old, wrinkled,
white woman, not far from the three
score and ten mark. She was poorly
dressed, bat not ragged nor dirty. Her
hair was white, and she bore every evi
dence of having had a hard straggle
with the grim monster poverty. She
was perfectly sober, and, with the ex
ceptlon of having a hunted expression,
she did not appear uneasy.
Her companion was a man of possibly
40 years of age, with every evidence of
viteness stamped on his bloated and
bleared features. While not actually
drunk, he gave one the impression that
he had been a debauobee from his youth.
His garments were shabby and soiled,
but there was an apparent effort to
make them look os presentable aa pos
sible.
While the queer couple lounged about
the depot waiting for the train which
was about due, a gentleman remarked
that he had noticed them in a neighbor
ing town only a few days ago; and that
ho was informed they wore professional
beggars.
Tho old lady’s part was to do the so
liciting, while the man acted os treas
urer. os
Another bystander remarked that he
had heard they were mother and son,
and that they had been traveling in this
fashion for years. And further, that he
understood tho mother at one time was
in comfortable ciroumBtances, but that
the son had gambled and dissipated the
last dollar.
When tho train arrived the old waman
took the man’s arm, and led him away.
Although on the brink of another world,
she evidently was stilt the head of the
firm.
For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El
dridge’s and buy one of those celehrrted
Tower Razors which are guaranteed to
pleaso.
WILL BE AN ACQUISITION.
A nice line of extracts, colognei, toil
et waters, Ac., at Dr. Eldridge Drag
Store.
Latter List«
The following unclaimed letters will
be lent to the dead letter offiee if not
called for In ten days. Say “advertised
letters" when calling for them at office:
S P Bennlngs, Miss Florence Gyles,
Mrs B S King, Joe Lok, Mark McKen-
ney, Thomas Martin, James R. Maho
ney, C S McDowell, James L Odeas, C,
C. Parker, Mias Kity Ruben, Miss Pollio
A Stewart, Grofford Smith, W B Todd,
Master Willie White, S K William, Miza
Nellie Williams, Miss Adline Wimbusb,
Fourth-class—W H Dean.
J. C. Roney, Foitmastor.
Americus, Augusts, 1801.
Tommy says that when his teacher
is provoked he know* that aha la well
provided with eholer and cuffs.
’ Hero Host
Epitapby i* a demoralizing kind of
taffy. It appears on the tombstone, and
eulogizes the field almost to the very
atari. The usual method of beginning,
is: “Here Ilea.” Very suggestive, for
the Ilea are frequently quite astonishing
—almost enough so to both arauao and
amaze the dead of whom they are writ
ten. A. truthful epitaph, In many in
stances, would be: “Here liee one who
omitted to take Dr. Florae's Golden
Medical Discovery." H sick and suffer
ing, and dreading prematura death,test
the potent remedy. If curbs all chronic,
liver, - blood, and lung diseases, as
bilihnsness, skin' and - seaip' diseases,
scrofulous sons and swellings, salt-
rheum, tetter, erysipelas, and even
scrofula of the lungs (or Consumption),
if taken in time.
Now that they are making clothes out
of wood fiber, a new kind of moth will
have to be invented.
Don't storm the system ss yon would
a fort If he’d by the enemy, consti
pation, gently persuade It to surrender
with DeWltt’s Little Early Risen.
These little pills are wonderful con
vince re. For sale by the Davenport
Drug Company.
“When I marry," explained tho lieu
tenant, “my wife must have sufficient
dowry for me to support her both in
stylo and comfort/’—Fliegende Blaet-
Porfect action and perfect In
suit from the use of DeWltt’s Little
Early risers, s perfect little pilL For
sale by the Davenport Drag Company.
Fresh Goods Every Day.
FINEST FLOUR,
8WEETEST HAMS,
FRESHEST BUTTER,
HIGHESG TRADE COFFEE,
PUREST LEAF LARD,
FULL HEAD RICE,
and everything he best that cash
money can buy. Nothing too fine
for my customers.
A Candy Department—A Butter Do-
partmont—A Cigar and Tobacco De
partment, all In the Fancy Grocery Store
E. D. ANSLEY.
Like » Shining Light In m Troubled World.
Mrs. Sallle Maxwell was at home to a
f*v neighbors and friends Tuesday eve
ning, the occasion being the 01st
birthday of this estimable and beloved
Christian lady; and it seems needless to
mention that wit and good cheer reigned
supreme. *
Mrs. Maxwell has seen the lights and
shadows of half a century, and to-day
she la aa happy and to the world as free
from care as a maiden of sixteen.
Genial, social and talented, possessed
with an innate refinement which wealth
and culture ever gives, aha has In every
duty of life proven herself one of su
ture's noble women, prepared alike for
sunshine and clouds, and always con
tributing to the pleasure of those around -
her.
The Times-Recorder joins with her
many friends and wishes her many hap
py returns of the day.
She Was WUllnc to Giro op All.
When Queen Elizabeth of England
found death approaching her, she cried
despairingly, “All my possessions for a
UUapalUU£iy t nil iuj jivmraaaiviw sus n
moment of timer’ There are wealthy
ladles to-day, the world over, who
would gladly exobange their rlohea for
sound health. Many are made well and
happy by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescrip
tion, a never-falling cure for diseases so
common to women. Aa a corrective for
all functional weaknesses it la of uni
versal repute among the mx, and thou
sands of pale, worn-out,, enfeebled vlo-
tlms have been ohanged Into vigorous
women and girls by Its use. Guaranteed
to give satisfaction, or prioe refunded.
Druggists have It.
Hawkes’ Crystallzed Lenses in all
styles, specs and eye-glasses sold with
a guarantee to please or money refunded
by , E. J. Eldridge.
Goods ot and Below Coot.
The undersigned having determined
to make a change in their business, will
offer, from this date, their entire stock
of goods at and below cost for oash.
Tbelr stock Is composed Of Dry Goods,
Shoes, Hats, Groceries, etc., ate. All
desirable goods.
W. E. McTyierA Bao,
8-4d3tw4t .Plains, Ga.
Prescriptions accurately compounded
of pure drugs, at all hours at
' Dr. Eldridoe Drug Store.
For Boat*
One front room to rent, up stairs next
to library. Apply to,
7-25-1 mo D. F. Davenport,
Turnip seed, turnip seed, juat received
a fresh lot of nieevarietlea at
tues A Sun
Da. Aldridge's.
To Oar Patrons.
After this week we will collect all bllla
for job work weekly. This will make
payments easier for -you, and help us
materially, aa our expenses are payable
weekly.
Times Publisbio Company.
Ruts bags, red top and all other va
rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum
mer planting at
Dr. Eldbidob’i.
BsmovaL
J. Rott merchant tailor
from old stand, Forsyth street to Cotton
avenneup stairs ia old Times office,
where he is ready to give first class
work to all his old customers and ss
many new ones as will call.
10-d-lmo.
a any n
jnfyl
Attention Bonders,
We sell Langman A Martinez prepared
paints, and are authorized by the manu
facturers to repaint any houro at their
expense on wnlob their paints do not
prove satisfactory. \
- g. J. Eldridoe, Druggist
M VI MNffii
One elegant brand MW set of (parlor
furnltare, and large Koqoette carpet for
■aleat a great- reduction. ’Apply to
Mrs. C. P. Sams, Lee street d 84-lw
There are people'who wUl; never
Joy Heaven nnlMrihejr' secure a seat
which'etomaadel view cif the torment
ed ones hi the Other place.—Boston
Transcript.
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Pllia art a FtreUIvo Can for Sick T
{ACKERS
mrnt tafi a favarlta wltk Ut;
Sold
lH<L.laAjn«
then from your Droggtato, or*
‘‘sO
First Assessment 20 per cent, of Capital Stock of Americus Jewelry
Co. due August let is to be paid August 12th.instead. Subscribers
to stock will pleaso make payment at Co.’s store, 421 Jackson St.
You can exeroise lots of Sense with a very few Dollars nowadays.
We need Dollars and we don’t hesitate to say that we are after those
dollars—if you need a Refrigerator—don’t you hositato to come after
one—a very few dollars will buy a first-class modem refrigerator and
you will get tho good of thoso dollars in a hundred senses, j
$5.00 to $25.00.
A SIMPLE BUSINESS FACT
IS THIS—Wo are after
money—our entiro stock
of Summer Specialties, Staplo China, Crockery, Silverware, Lamps,
etc. is horo ready for tho sacrifico—ready to bo “led liko p lamb to the
slaughter” to satisfy tho ooonomio nocossitios of tho hour and thus
givo to our goods what aro “hard times” prices in dead earnest.
Let your good Dollarsland your good Sense
bring you to the Artesian Corner always.
Butler & Berry,
ARTESIAN CORNER.
LEE & LAMAR STREETS.
TOHN-E. SCHMIDT
Takes this opportunity of is
and the adjoining country that he is now i
of style, and will9hortly open one of the
^ of Americus
ng up in the best
Finest and Host Complete Restaurants to be Found in the South.
Ho will sparo no oxpouso or pains to make it worthy of the
patronngo of tho very host people, and Americus can then
boast of a place whoro everything good will be served in
a stylo as never beforo seen in this city. *'
Remember the place—Schmidt’s Reading Room, Lamar St.
8-1 dawly Respectfully,
JOHN E. SCHMIDT.
Ie offer at this season Turnip. Seed! 3
0. 0. HAWxurs. •
0-0.LOVING
HAWKINS <& LOVING,
We ore prepared to 'doTSATB AT.MTNTft on short notice. SATISFAG-'
TION' GUARANTEED. Also keep a fine line of Metallic and
3 Cloth Covered Cases, Caskets and Coffins.
HEADQUARTERS FOR FURNITURE.
SOUTHERN FEMIIE t
DOCTOR
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