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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY,- AUGUST 7, 189!
THE “Q" CLUB MEETING,
THE HI8TORIAN OF THE CLUB AT HIS
BEST-THE DISCOVERY
C. R. Whitley, Prcs't
Largest, Finest
AND
Best Assorted Stock
Of Groceries in the South.
J. T. COTNEY,
Manager,
A STOLE BUSINESS FACT1“”1“
of Summer Specialties, Staple China, Crockery, Silverware, Lamps,
eto. is here ready for the sacrifice— ready to be “led like a lamb to the
slaughter” to satisfy the eoonomic necessities of the hour and thus
give to our goods what are “hard times” prices in dead earnest.
OLOK
AT
votrii
SHOES I
M Tn M 11m Nr!
-THE—
119 Forsyth St.
A Sweeping Reduction
will be made* on all Foot-Wear
purchased of us in the
Next 30 Days!
In this Sweeping Sacrifice Safe
nnpreceedented bargains will be
offered on all LOW CUT SUM
MER SHOES, andjwe expect that
the announcement of this sale will
Town!”
We ore not after room as most
merchants would say—lpit 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
At 12 o'clock ye.tcrday the members
of the Americas Barbecue Club ueem.
bled St the Dell, to participate la tbe
usual ceremonies of tbe occasion.
President B. H. Jossoyjwaa on hand as
usnal, with his able corps of assistants.
Unde Seph Buchananwas ohlef carver.
Besides tbe members|a large number of
visitors were lb attendance,...
President Jossoy. opened the meeting
by reading telegrams.from various mem
bers who live In Macon and Atlanta,
stating their regrets. In not being able
to attend, and promising to be on band
next month, tbe last meeting of this sea-
'
jN' f'
and yon will find the Largest and
most varied stock of shoes ever
offered in Americns and at lower
prices than are obtainable else
where.
THENAME-
.SHOE STORE.
THE PLAGE:—-
119 Forsyth St.
AMERICUS, GA.
B.—No goods charged at
it prices, but will be cbarg-
ir regular prices.
JOHN R. SHAW
Tbo “porker” of yesterday was furn
ished by two of our most popular mem
bers, wbo received a vote of thanks from
the members for their kindness. It was
‘done to a turn," as was evidenced from
tbe fact that each one present ate four
pounds, and,of courso, tbe entire porker
was devoured.
After dinner, Col. L. F. McCoy, the
historian of tbo club, was called on for a
speech.
Tbe colonel was in splendid trim, and
when be struck a preparatory attitude,
it was evident that he was “loaded for
bear.”
When tbe applause of bis enthusiastic
reception had in a measure subsided,
tbe orator of tbe occasion struck out in
this fashion:
Mr. President and Gentlomen—On
this auspicious occasion, surrounded as
I am by some of tbe most distinguished
citizens of this grand old state of Geor
gia, allow me to state at the very thresh
old of my remarks, that I am not a
statesman out of a job. No, gentlemen,
I am not ont of it job, for the simple
reason that I was never in one. Nor am
I, gentlemen, an Indulger in Iridescent
dreams In regard to history. No, Mr.
President, I stick to facts—cold, hard,
stubborn facts.
You will observe, Mr. President, that
I am no orator, like Crosac or Ingalls.
I never said I was; neither did any man
ever so accuse me. But, gentlemen,
when it comes to historical aconraoy,
then lam standing In the front ranks,
and right at head of the procession
[Applause.]
And, gentlemen, it affords me Intense
satisfaction to bo able to-day, right here
and now, to rectify a gigantlo blander
that has boen sailing down the stream
of time for 400 years to-day. Yes, gen
tlemen, this very day 400 years ago that
bald-headed and moss-covered fabrica
tion about that Italian dago, Columbus,
discovering something somewhere was
let loose on a too-confldlng and Innocent
public. [Great applause.]
But, gentlemen, thanks to the maroh
of science and the grand public sohool
system of Americus, we no longer hug
such Infantile delusions. No, gentle
men; the time has gone by for snob fairy
stories. What wo need to-day it Truth.
And where will yon get that almoat van
Islied artlclo. I answor without fear of
•uccesaful contradiction that yon can
behold In me—your esteemed historian—
the embodiment of Truth. [Enthusias
tic applause.]
Look at the situation squarely in the
face, and what do yon behold. Simply
a gigantic financial scheme to hoodwink
and delude tbe tolling masses, under the
thin guise of celebrating tbe dlsoovery
of Columbus 400 years ago. What do
yon think of that for simon-pure, un
adulterated lying ? Discovering Colum
bus 400 years ago! Why, my friends,
there is not a ten-year-old school boy In
the land who ever looked Into a geogra
phy that does not know that that old
factory to en had no exlatence even 100
years ago. [Tumultuous applause.]
And yet, my friends-and yet we are
asked to put up our money and believe
wbat these manipulators tell us, namely,
that something happened 400 years ago
which wo ought to bo proud^of. Now,
gentlemen, I submit that this is too
much. This club can stand almost any
thing—can oven put up with my
idiosyncrasies—but can It stand such
nonsense as that—that this cld town on
the Chattahoochee was discovered 400
years ago. [Cries of “No; we don't be
lieve Itr]
Believe It? Of course, you don’t be
lieve It It IS simply a onnnlng inven
tion of Chicago financiers to deceive the
public Into letting go of some of their
onrreney for the sole benefit of that
windy city.
But I flatter myself that, after I am
through with my remarks on this mem
orable occasion, no member of this club
will be deoelved by any such transparent
trickery. [Three oheers for tbe colonel.]
And now, gentlemen, not to take up
too ranch of the time that should be de
voted to the fluids which I suspect ars
In tbe vicinity of tbit congregation, I
will ask wbat is the matter with cele
brating the discovery of Americas ?
Why not make the occasion when that
grand old mariner Americus Ycspncius
first sailed up the noble .Muckalee one
to be remembered? Why not make
memorable this historic spot—cur beau
tiful Magnolia Dell—by erecting on it a
monumental shaft that will speak to
after generations of how their fore
fathers fought and'struggled to hand
down to them unsullied the simple
truths of history. [Great applause and
cheers for the colonel.]
The Colonel then picked up his straw
hat, swung himself back Into his sus
penders, and got on the outside of a
quart of beer In three moves, long before
toe applause subsided.
truly, It was a great day for the Col
onel.
8. B. Hawkins, jr., assistant carver
and chorister, being absent, Mr. D. M.
Borum sang a selection from Wallace,
whloh was greatly appreciated. It was
the opinion of all present that Mr. Bo
rum had mistaken his oalllng. He should
certainly be on the operntlo stage.
After disposing of toe ice water that
was left In theke—buoket, amotion was
put, asking for volunteers for the bar-
becue next month.
The S. A. A M. railroad boys respond
ed unanimously and simultaneously.
Therefore the next meeting will be
looked forward to with a great deal of
expectant pleasure,as they never do any
thing by halves. ,
At this point Mr. J. A. Wilson arose,
and invited the entire club to join him
and hia neighbors in a real old fashioned
country barbecue, to bo given to-day
near his house, about four miles from
the city, on the Plains road, which was
accepted. After which the meeting ad
journed.
The rains last week interfered with
the Christian Workers on their regular
day and prevented their doing much.
We trust they will meet with a liberal
patronage this afternoon.
Everythin? guaranteed as repre
sented.
NO OLD STOCK !
Fresh Goods Every Day.
FINEST FLOUR,
SWEETEST HAMS,
FRESHEST BUTTER,
HIGHESG TRADE COFFEE,
PUREST LEAF LARD,
FDLL HEAD RICE,
and everything he best that cash
money can buy. Nothing too fine
for my customers.
A Candy Department—A Butter De
partment.—A Cigar and Tobacco De
partment, all In the Fancy Grocery Store
E. D. ANSLEY.
A C»-d.
After this date, we will adopt the
cash system, and hope our friends will
not ask us for credit. We have dis
pensed with the services of our book
keeper, and can save yon money accord
ingly. Fleetwood A Russell.
August 0, 1801. 7-tf
To Ltm Americas.
Superintendent William Hall has re
signed his position at toe Alhambra its
supervising architect and will at an
early date take charge of the construc
tion of the Hotel Durham at Durham,
N.C.
Mr. Ed Rupert of Atlanta will succeed
Mr. Hall ae superintendent at toe Al
hambra.
Mr. Hall has made many friends dur
ing his stay here who will regret to see
him go elsewhere.
It is probable, however, that Mr. Hall
may return In the fall to represent ar
chitect Norman in the construction of
Sumter county's new jail that is to be
built sometime within the next twelve
months.
A cordial invitation Is extended to toe
pnMio by toe Christian Workers this
afternoon at the Methodist churchyard.
A nice line of extracts, colognes, t
et waters, Ac., at Dr. Eldrlage Di
Store.
An Cld Citizen Gone to Bis Rett.
Mr. L. P. Dorman died at Cordele
Wednesday, after a short illness. He
a man well advanced in years,
having reached his eightieth year. His
remains were brought to Americns and
laid to rest on yesterday in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
Mr. Dorman was an old citizen of
Sumter county, and had many friends
here where he once lived and served as
county ordinary for eight years. Friends
sympathize with his family in their dis
tress.
Ruta baga, red top and all other va
rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum
mer planting at
Dn. Eldkidoe's.
Go to the Methodist churohyard this
afternoon and try the delictons ices and
creams to be found there.
The grave dug to receive the body of
William P. Weldner, of Lehigh county,
Pennsylvania, was eleven feet long and
nine feet wide.
Don't storm the system as yon would
a fort. If held by toe enemy, consti
pation, gently persuade It to. anrrender
with DeWltre Little Early Risers.
These little pills are wonderful con
vince!*. For sale by the Davenport
Drug Company.
A Maryland railroad not long ago car
ried a female passenger half a mile ont
of her way, and has lately bad to pay
$3,800 for so doing.
Perfect notion and perfect health re
sult from the use of DoWItt’r Little
Early risers, • perfect little pill. For
sale by the Davenport Drug Company.
For a pleasant shave go to • Dr. El
dridge’a and bny one of those eelebrrted
Tower Razors which are guaranteed to
please.
A porter in a Philadelphia hotel is re
ported to be worth $80,000, and at toe
same time It la said the proprietor la in
solvent.
We cannot afford to deceive yon. Con-
dence is begotten by honesty. De
Witt’s Little Early Risen are pills that
will core constipation and sick headache.
For sale by the Davenport Drag Com
pany-
Galore, a village in Pern, ie the high
est Inhabited plaoe In toe world. It ie
16,833 feet above the sea.
DeWltt's. fiereeperilla destroy# such
poUoaeeeecrefnla, skin disease, ecze
ma, rheumatism. Its timely use saves
many live* For sale by the Davenport
Drug Company.
For JUM.
One front room to rent, up stain next
to library. Apply to,
7-26-lmo D. F. Daveffobt.
To Our Patrons.
After this week wo will collect all bills
fopjob work weekly. This will make
payments easier for you, and help us
materially, as our expenses are payable
weekly.
Tiues Publishio Company.
First Assessment 20 per cent, of Capital Stock of Americus Jewelry
Co, due August 1st is fo be paid August 20th Instead. Subscribers
to stock will please make payment at Co.'s store, 421 Jackson St.
I* C.
BELL
See'y A, Treas.
You oau exercise 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 hesitate to come after
one—a very few dollars will bay a first-class modem refrigerator and
you will get the good of those dollars in a hundred senses.^ , -
Hawkes' -Crystalized Lenses in all
styles, specs and eye-glasses sold with
a guarantee to please or money refunded
by E. J. Elduidoe.
Removal.
J. Rott merchant tailor has removed
from old stand, Forsyth street to Cotton
avenue up stairs la old Times offloe,
where he Is ready to give first class
work to all his old customers and as
many new ones as will call,
jufy 10-d-lmo.
Prescriptions accurately compounded
of pnre drags, at all hours at
Du. Elduidoe Drug Store.
An Atchison, (Kan.) man has sent
$5 bill to England in an envelope every
week for toe past twenty years,and has
never lost one. This foot came out In a
recent trial in toe probate court.
Chinamen have several gardens near
New York oity where to«y raise toe bit
ter cucumber and the sweet gourd so
much relished by their people. The
prices are high and vines prollfio.
"Two Sonli with bat • Single Thought.'
As they sst side by side they sighed.
“Oh, m* Idol!” he sold, and then idled.
“Dear Luke,” said she, ao she looked,
“I will wed thee If thou wilt,” and he
wilted. The honeymoon passed in an
excess of joy. Excess in eating rioh
food brings Indigestion, sick headache,
and frequent attacks of dlsxtness. Dr.
Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets will euro all
>o. They are tiny, sugar-coated, and
.rtoswauow. No other preparation
oomparea with them aa a Liver PlU.
They are guaranteed, and one is a dose.
Blaokeggs are regularly laid by a
duck belonging to E. C. Williams, of
Madison county, Texas.
DeWltt’s Sarsaparilla
blood, Increases too ^appetite
* • is benefll
up the system. It has I
tted mans
_ m ^ many
people who have" suffered from blood
disorders. It will help yon. For sale by
the Davenport Drug Company.
An Oregon town has. been enjoying
some queer foot contests. One fo\>t race
over plowed ground and another over
railroad ties, each for a large stake,were
among the unique events.
Investigate their merits. De Witt’s
Little Early Risers don’t gripe, cause
nausea or pain, whloh aooonnts for their
popularity. The Davenport Drag Com
pany says they would not ran -a drag
store without these Uttle pills.
Attention BnUdon.
We sell Longman A Martinez prepared
paints, and are author!sod by toe menu-
lecturers to repaint any house at their
expense on wluoh their paints do not
prove satisfactory.
E. J. Eldbidoe, Druggist.
One elegant brand new set of parlor
ml tore, and large Moqnetto carpet for
fare!tore,'and large Moqnetto carpet for
sale at a great redaction. Apply to
Hn.C.P.
, Lee street, d 8-1-1 w
A Raglan is a loose overcoat with long
sleeves, such as Lord Raglan wore in
the Crimean war.
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Let your good DollarsTand your good Sense
bring you to the Artesian Corner always.
Butler & Berry,
ARTESIAN CORNER.
LEE & LAMAR STREETS.
TOHN E>. SCHMIDT
Takes this opportunity of informing the people of Americus
and the adjoining country that he is now fitting up in the best
of stylo, and will shortly open one of the
Finest and Host Complete Restaurants to be Found in tbe Sontb.
He will spare no expense or pains to moke it worthy of the
patronage of the very best people, ami Auiericus can then
boost of a place where everything good will be served in
a style as never before seen in this city. .
Remember the place—Schmidt’s Reading Room, Lamar St.
8-1 diwly Respectfully,
JOHN E. SCHMIDT.
wteOXCjiOL*
We offer at this season Turnip Seed!
O. C. HAWKINS.-
HAWKINS & LOVING,
We are prepared to do EMBALMING on short notice. SATISFAC
TION GUARANTEED. Also keep a fine line of Metallic and
Cloth Covered Cases, Caskets and Coffins.
HEADQUARTERS FQt? FURNITURE.
Right collator.
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