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THE AMi-KICTS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1891,
COMING TO CORDELE.
PROSPERITY ON THE WING FOR
DOOLY COUNTY’S CENTRE.
Something About the Wonderful tirow h
of the Single City of Georgln-A Here
Mention of the Principal 5t.rch.nt. of
That Thriving Town.
Cordei.e, Ga., August 15 —[Sjvecial. ]
What a busy little city is Conlele!
It is as full of business as a bee-hive,
although not so thickly populated,
and it does a stranger’s heart good to j company owns
perception anti rare business qualifica
tions, the future of Robert I.. Easotn is
as bright as he could wish, anti his de
termination to succeed cannot miscarry.
Amoug the numerous niaaufactnring
enterprises in Cordele, the Cordele
Machine Shops stand at the head of the
list.
The property is owned by a stock com
pany, of which Mr. R. G. Thomlin is
president and Mr. R. C. Harris secretary
anil treasurer, the plant being located
near the Georgia, Southern it Florida
depot. Besides the machine shop, the
large planing mill
stop in it.
And just think of it—three years ago
it was only an old farm
When one remembers this as he
strolls over the pretty little town, now
thickly built up with handsome brick
stores and comfortable homes, he is In
clined to give it the name of the "Magic
City"—for it surely seems one.
With a population of 2,000, Cordele
has waterworks and electric lights, and
is rapidly puting In a system of sewer
age: and what is more the brave little
city owns her own waterworks and elec
trie light system, and la building the
system of sewerage without any outside
capital. The town is bonded in the
sum of $28,000—20-year bonds at 0 per
cent—and this represents the sum ex
pended on the improvements men
tioned.
There are seven manufacturing enter
prises in full blast here—a cotton fac
tory, shoe factory, barrel factory, guano
mill, ice factoiy, planing mill and ma
chine shops! If that doesn't lay over
any town of 2,000 inhabitants in this sec
tion, I'd just like to know why!
The business men here are just
“hustlers Irom way-back" and it is
necessary that some of them should be
mentioned.
In the first place there's Frank W. R.
Hinman, the furniture man, whose big
store in the opera house block is just
packed with every conceivable kind and
style of household furnishings, from a
foot stcol to a baby's cradle, which is
the last thing one buys!
Mr. Hinman came here from Jackson
ville, Fla., last February, and immedi
ately established himself in business,
and with the assistance of bis “right
bower," Mr. James Moore, he is doing a
splendid business, and a safe one at
that. When I called at the store I
learned that Mr. Hinman was in Jack
sonville on business, but Mr. Moore
took me in hand and showed me through
the big store. As we strolled through
the aisles of handsome furniture I asked
Mr. Moore about the business, and he
told me that lie had just received a let
ter from Mr. Hinman, saying that even
in these dull times they were doing 500
per cent more business than furniture
houses in Jacksonville.
Mr. Hinman carries a moat complete
stock of furniture and house furnish
ings, and as he buys close for cash he
can afford to sell at the same prices that
dealers buy. The house is in a pros
perous condition and is looking forward
to a largely increased patronage In the
fall and winter, for which reason large
purchases have been made and con
signments are being dally looked for. L
There are no dies on Hinman!
Next door to Uinman's—directly un
der the opera house—i» what the Ea-
som Medicine Company does business,
ii
llmensions and is hand
somely fitted up, being - furnished In
bard wood, and presents an appearance
equaLto.almoik.ADy. metropolitan-drug
s ore. The front half will be utilized as
fifty patent
tured, among them being the following
Century Curative Compound, a : great
blood purifier; I.ittlo Giant nils, Apb-
rodltae I’elleU, Easom’s Discutaat
Salve, D. D. I)., and Anti-Venerea.
The laboratory is being rapidly pushed
towards completion, Wad It wilLnot be
long before it is in active operation,turn
log out tho medicines mentioned in
great quantities, for their success is al
ready assured. The whole establish
ment will be under tbo immediate perso
nal supervision of Mr. Robert L. Easom,
about whose career there clings a breath
of romance.
n
Mr. Easom is a young man—a prosper
ous young man and above all a self made
man In the strictest sense of the word,
It is only a few years since that Mr.
Easom, who was left fatherless at a ten
der age, was selliug peanuts on the
streets of Irwinton, while to-day be
stands as an example that young men
might do well to consider carefully.
His inherent pluck and indomitable will
carried him safely over his pcannt days
and, about 188:1, Mr. Easom opened a
drug store tn Irwinton and began the
manufacture of his patent medicines,
amassing Id the years that followed quite
a handsome sura of money despite the
fact that he nobly cared for bia widowed
mother and several alstera.
Last year Mr. Easom went on to
Chicago for the purpose of attending the
Chicago School of Pharmacy, from
wbieb institution he graduated with
high honors. Upon hie return to Irw in
ton be decided to remove his business to
a larger place and increase his facilities
for manufacturing his own medicines,
and selecting Cordele, he came here
daring the spring and han established
himself ia a growing prosperous buil-
Posssased of n pleasing address, keen
which stands alongside, and the two
plants are under the personal super
vision o' Mr. R. C. Harris, who, besides
being a business man of splendid qual
ities. is also a practical machinist.
In tbe machine shop all kinds of
machinery are repaired and every form
of iron and brass castings turned out,
and that there is plenty to do the busy
hum that comes from the shops from
“early morn till dewy eve” plainly tel's.
In this shop is manufactured tbe famous
Welch Rope-feed and Hatfield's Sawyers
Indicator, for both of which articles
there is a constant and growing demand.
The planing mill ia always at work,
and as I write the merry song of the
bnsy saw comes drifting in at the open
window, bringing with it a feeling of
cheerfulness that cannot be easily dis
missed. In the mill every kind of wood
work is turned out, and dressed lumber
is furnished the country for miles
around. Of course every variety of
scroll work is turned out by this mill,
and it is one of the institutions of Cor-
dele, for every one mentions it and the
machine shop with a very pardonable
spirit of pride.
Over both of these industries Mr. Har
ris keeps a careful eye, and to bia practi
cal knowledge of machinery and his
attainments as a business man and man
ager tbe success of the plants are due.
The people of Cordele know and appre
ciate this fact, and Mr. Harris commands
the respect and regard of all who know
him.
ing steadily, and lie is on tbe wave of
success, with nearly everybody else in
Cordele.
Mrs. Burton relieves her husband of
many business cares in a noble manner,
for she takes control of the Burton
House—and right here let me say that
anyone who comes to Cordele and misses
the Burton House misses about half the
town. Mrs. Burton sets the finest table
that I have itruok In many » day, nnd—
my I tbe fresh milk, fried chicken and
light biscuit one does get there! One
dislikes to leave Cordele just on account
of the Burton House.
An insurance man, whom I knew In
other days as a newspaper man, was sit
ting on the front porch picking his teeth
the other night, after supper, and ail at
once lie remarked:
“There's one reason why people
should come to Cordele, if there's no
other.”
"What’s that?” I asked.
“So’s to get a chance to stop at the
Burton Houser'
And everybody who beard him agreed
with him.
But, taken all in all, Cordele is really
a “Magic City”—only three years and a
half old!
I haven't written of half the enter
prises or business bouses here, but this
letter has grown so long that I must
bring it to a close, with a—
Here's to Cordele!
Frank Hamilton Conoley.
MRS. SARAH E. POLK.
There's no more popular place in Cor
dele than tbe Cordele Book Store, of
which Mr. C. B. Phillips is general man
ager and Mr. Jas. II. Mangum manager
of the art department. These two gen
tlemen have succeeded in not only
making the book store a popular one,
but they have won a place in the hearts j dent made many reforms,
of the people of Cordele for themselves, j bidding dancing at entertainments given
The regular stock always carried in | at the White House. She was highly
book stores is kept, and this department j complimented by many English ladies
is under the management of Mr. Phillips, of note for her elegant taste in dress.
Short Sketch of the Willow of the Tenth
President of the United States.
Mrs. Sarah E Polk, who was Sarah E.
Childress before her union with James
K. Polk, was born near Murfreesboro,
Tenn., September 4, 1S03. Her parents,
Joel and Elizabeth Childress, were in
easy circumstances, sent their daughter
to Moravian Institute,Salem,N.C., where
she was educated. On her return from
school ibo married James Knox Polk,
and during the nineteen sessions he was
congressman she won the esteem of all
tbe prominent persons about the capital
by her many rare attainments and
courteous manners, and a high position
in Washington social circles.
When she returned a* mistress of the
White House, having no children, she
devoted herself entirely to tho duties as
such, and while her husband was presi-
sucli as for-
who is a young man of sterling business
qualities and most estimable character.
His devotion to business will yet bring
him a handsome reward. Mr. Mangum,
the manager of the art department, in
very ill an I write, and has been so for
several days, but every oue is hoping for
his recovery. His work as an artist
would attract attention anywheie, and
i.e has already received several very
flattering oilers, one being to remove to
Jacksonville, Fla.
The leading and oldest dry goods
house in Cordele is that of C. McRae &
Co., successors to B C. Pitts it Co.
This firm Is composed of Mr. Colin
brother, Capt. D. J.
McRae, and does the largest and most __ t
litable bnsiness Of any dry-f^ods cordance with the proprieties that these
Cordele. i Th« MnsnVs. institutions be officered by borne talent;
tit-nil classes In and in tbe Atlanta college we see such
Georgians as Dr. Hopkins, Trof. Lane
and Prof. Hall, the latter an Americas
boy.
Cordele. The country people swear by
them, and everybody admires the strict
business principles that mark their
•vaty.4iwtiMe«iot> with* tbeir customers. ' it would be a gratifying thing to oar
Tlie house carries a large stock of
«ty of dry goods, Tiottnny, etc.,
y$ry Iseldqifi (ha), tlie Aortfis
illi customers. Being young
meu, the Messrs. McRae are full
of energy and “git-np-and-git," and are
pushing their business witli might nnd
main towards a success that will land
them, finally, high and dry on tho bench
of prosperity. „ , j, , .
Capt. I), J.: McRae Is now erecting n
handsome residence, which will soon be
ready for occupancy, ami it will add
greatly to the appearance of that portion
of the town in which it is built.
One of the llvest business meu in Cor
dele Is Mr A. T. Curry, who, despite bis
many other business cares, flails timo to
represent Tiik Times-Recorder in a
most worthy manner.
Mr. Curry is what may bo rightly
termed “a hustler," for besides dealing
in real estate and stocks and bonds,
lie represents eight insurance com-
panics with an aggregate capital of
$:10,000,IKX). These companies are as fol
lows: .Etna, of Hartford; Hartfo-d, of
Hartford; Continental, of Brooklyn; At-
lanta Homo; Central City, of Selma, Ala.;
North British and Mercantile, of London,
aud the United Underwriters, of Atian*
Besides all this he is manager of
the opera house, and, above all, a great
believer in and worker for Cordele.
The opera bouse, through which he
showed ine, is a very pretty little thea
ter, seating about TOO people, with a
splendid supply of scenery and proper
ties, neat opera chairs, good ventilation
and—taken altogether it would lie a
credit to many larger towns than Cor
dele. - ’
Mr. Curry ia a businesa man from the
word go, nnd deaervea the success lie is
enjoying.
Since the death of her husband site has
resided !u Nashville, Tenn., at what is
known as the “Polk Place.”
Technical Education.
Many of our people In the south are
wisely giving their sons technics'll in
stead of classical or *‘professional” edu
cations, and thus qualifying them at
once for high and lucrative positions in
the practical working world
A great impetus haa been pven this
idea by the establishment of the state
school of technology in Atlanta; and now
tbe girls* industrial college in MUledge-
ville is to give the girls a similar chance.
As one of the leading ideas in these
technological schools is to make our
boys and girls independent, it is in ac-
I met Mr. R. 8. Burton, the editor and
proprietor of The Cordeleao, and a warm
welcome he gave me. His paper is grow-
local pride to see the faculty still fui;
ther strengthened by the addition of an
other Americus boy who is' making
rapid strides in his profession north,
but whose talents should be brought
into use to build up our own institu
tions
Mr. Eugene liinkle has had all the
educational qualifications for such a po
sition, aud his subsequent practical ca
reer has on’y added to his tltness. With
a classical degree,.at Mgrcer. by
a course at the Stevens Institute of
Technology, the leading school ^ln the
United States, he was offered before
graduation tiue positions in manufac
turing establishments, and accepted one
with tho Union Iron Works, New York,
where he has rapidly risen, and is now
in charge of the engineering depart
ment and assistant to the superintend
ent.
While from a pecuniary point of view
it might be better to remain where he
is, as salaries are uot very liberal in
Georgia, there should be uo hesitancy
on Mr. Uink!e*s part in coming back to
Georgia to fill any such a position, as
the field for honor and usefulness is fat*
greater in such an institution as the
Georgia school of technology.
Tiik Times-Kkcoudku always talks
up for Americus people for any sort of
posiiioas.of bonus, trust and profit in
the state, as we have here tho talent and
ability for anything that auy other place
can boast; and it is tbe duty of the press
to its city to bring prominently forward
the reasons for the faith that is in it in
regard to the fitness of this city's sons
for these positions.
Tiik Timks-Rkcoudkk wishes all
such ambitious and talented young men
as Mr. Hinkle to remain in Georgia; and
will thefore advocate him for a profes
sorship in our state school.
MANY SUGGESTIONS
FOR A NAME FOR THE NEW HOTEL
COMING IN.
Many People Prefer an Indian
Other, a Patriotic One-Some F.w Would
Like a ‘Sweet" Inindln. One—Anil Oth
er. Fancy Something High-toned.
Suggestions lor a suitable name for
the new hotel come rolling in daily.
Here arc the latest:
The Times-Recorder:
sor” sounds tony.
"The Wind-
A. S. T.
The Times-Recorder:
hotel "El Modelo.”
Name the
E. G.
Tiif. Times-Recorder: Let "Ameri
cus" make her honors even by calling
her hotel “The Pinta."
Mrs. E. G. S.
The Times-Recorder: Let’s name
the new hotel “Columbia,” in honor of
the 400th anniversary of the discovery
of America by Columbus. J.
The Times-Recorder: I suggest the
names of “Normandy,” “Normandale”
and “Florentine” for the name of the
new hotel. F. H.
The Times-Recorder: Would sug
gest the name of “Wood House” as a
very suitable name for the new hotel, as
there is not a little of this material used
in the construction of the Jackson street
front. L.
The Times-Recorder: If it is Indian
names that you are after for the new
hotel, here is a batch, any one of which
would suit me: Hiawassee, Tullahoma,
Oostanaula, Etowah, Sitting Bull, or
something of that kind. These are
merely suggestions, nothing more. S.
Harry Hunting Grounds, August
15.—The Times-Recoriier: The pale
face robbed me of these beautiful hills
many moons ago. My spirit looks down
upon your building, the many-peaked
wigwam on the highest hill Will you
not name it after the great chief
Lannahassie.
GOOD MORNING!
Wise people know from experience that just about this time of year, merchants
begin to clear out their stocks to make room for NEW FALL AND WINTER
GOODS; and that therefore bargains can be had at the public’s own figures, lie-
cause it DON'T PAT A MERCHANT TO CARRY OVER STOCK.
WILLIFORD. MATTHEWS & CO.
Are now getting ready to lay in their new and One Mock s and -
Shoes, Hats and Umbrellas
Must go. Special bargains will be offered; and THE MAN WITII THE
CASH will make a TEN STRIKE by going to see
WILLIFORD, MATTHEWS & CO.,
Cott#v Av:
BNBE.
CITY PROPERTY
AND
O
Farming Property
-AND-
M. CALLAWAY.
ESTABLISHED 1867,
INCORPORATED 1890.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
A. MERICTJ S, GA.
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Bukna Vista, Ga., August 15.—The
Times-Recorder: I see from your in
teresting paper that you invite sugges
tions for names of your mammoth new
hotel. What we considered the draw- j
back to your city a few years ago, by
reason of railroad discrimination, and .
the grand way which, your enterprising j —
citizens found out of the difficulties, A / 4 . ‘
would not “Eureka” be a very appro- j Watch Repairing and Engraving a specialty.
priate name. I hand! t in for what it is |
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Pianos
worth. Yours truly,
Tuned and Repaired.
E. W. Mii.leu.
J. II STARBUCK,
A DANGEROUS 1‘OLICV.
Is to buv spectacles at your residence
from peddlers, as many of them are im- . , ,
postors. I will pay a liberal reward for j Manager Jewelry Department,
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 Hawke*’ spectacles have the
name “Hawke*” stamped on the bow,
A. K. Hawke.
All eyes fitted aud the tit guaranteed
at drug *tore of E. J. EWHcTge. ~
C. A. FRICKER, President
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L. D. LOCKHART,
Manager Music Department.
ALLISON & AYCOCK
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Music Lesfcons,
The Leading Book Sellers and Stationers of Americus
MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.
You will regret it ii you let this opportunity pass. Only 16 days
and we will be iu our new building under the new hotel. Only fifteen
Your patronage will be thankfully re- ^ for M>a8) j. 75)2i80f 3.50, 4 5*1. 5.00, 7.,w>.pdS.Mh, „ n
cel veil. ,n-in - 11 jfihMJ huuOt Croquet Set. going now at $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2 DO and 2.50, foWndttv, gobl for
_ .J— 1 *1.75, 2.00, 2.50, 8.00 and 4.00. ,i~/I LIUTK
Feeblewitte deem, it an exemplifies! I Hammock, now going at 75o„ 81.00, 1 50 and 2.50, formerly sold for 8125,
tlon of the fitness of things that love i 1,75,2 50and 4.50. ■■■•,,, ,7
which i» without bounds should make of Of course wo can not. charge goods, at these prioefi, and tlj.ese
life a never ending spring.' j special prices will positively close September I fit! We tnako, this in-
Aducement to save handling them, knowing that we can take Abe crtdh
•and duplicate the Same, which will not Le any more trouble to us than
Cramped Financially,
tio wluhL d l!! mn ^ 1 ; n ^‘ he, . n - thereby giving our friends and customers an oppOr-
relief! n tliouso of* Dr. Bigger*' Hackle-! tun,t y ° f buying at retail juat what wo paid by wholesale m N Y. city.
berry Cordial, the greatest specific for |
ail bowel troubles aud children teething^ )
Thowj ladies who desire to he assisted
in ?Y«>saTng a cro wded "city thoroughfare j =
find the gallant policeman ever ready to t
lend a helping hand. .', i
Very Respectfully,
L; " -ALLISON * AYCOCK,
Americus, Ga.
r\ HaKKI*, Pre«lUcnt and Manager,
For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El !
ilridge's and buy oue of those celebrrted j
Tower Razors which are _ guaranteed to j.
please.
Some of the tramp** artful dodges,
there would se^m reason to suspect, are
of a pattern with himself. At all events,
they do not work.
AMERICUS
PLUMBERS GAS
University of Georgia.
NINETIETH YEAR.
Semurd City, Alaska, ha. three inhabi
tant*. If thero i* a .mailer city we
would be plraied to bear it report.
Session begins Wednesday,
September 17.
Tuition Free in all depart
ments at Athens, excepting |
Law.
A. L. HULL,
augl:Mm Secretary. |
MACHINERY AND MILL SUPPLIES.
Stoves, Hardware, Etc.
Repaiv Work a Specialty,
Telephone No. 1)3.
Artesian bi.oci<, americus, GA.
Cotton Exchange,
410 COTTON AVE.
W. W. O’QUINN, Proprietor.
PURE WHISKIES. BRANDIES and WINES.
All kinds of Fancy Drinks at the Bar and polite attention t~ customers.
OLD CHARTER WHISKEY A SPECIALTY.
Prompt atten-
DR. P. A. THOMAS,
Physician and Surgeon.
Will do a general practice in the ei’y Drop in when you want a cool and refreshing drink,
and vicinity. He will be found at! tion given to orders from a distance.
hi* office when not professionally en
gaged. Will keep slate on office dcor.
Office: Second door, AitosJan Block.
kttllilw ly 4-11-91
N UTIC TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.
GEORGIA—bUMTJCU COUXTY.
Al panics Indebted to the estate of J. B.
Rluant are requested lo co ne forward and
•ettle the same, and all lItose holding claims
egstnst the said d ceased are requested to
present their bills Inyertus of j ht Uw to the
undersigned.
;!«•««
aug]
DANIELS.
Administrator.
STALL FED BEEF
TO'
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MAYO & YVINKLBR’N.
TELEPHONE UJ.
Also the Best Satisageen Earth.*
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