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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 V 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. Tbca« CtlcbraU-d ENtiLlMl; 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 IIIAIIZED 1842a Family of Twentr-ire hrary. Muaeam.OtMMT Liberal, Via wy.tr tonal* i PURE PINK iitr. \WU2£ res Cii'c Maacsr.il Has. IP.CO CH*S* C. COJ F. COX, Preheat, C.COX, Fnadfol,