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I THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 189i. Shoes for Young! Shoes for Old! Shoes for Rich 1 Shoes for Poor! LOOK AT VOUR SHOES I t —THE— Great American tagle’ SHOE STORE, A BUSINESS FAILURE THAT IS REGARDED WITH MUCH SUSPICION. Robert K. Me Elroy, Formerly of Ameri- eoe. Fells In Cordele for •2,200-111* Stock of Goods Pieced In the Bends ofe Receiver—The Cherjje. 119 Forsyth St. Has ju c t what you want. A Sweeping Reduction will be made' on all Foot-Wear purchased of us in the Next 30 Days 1 In this Sweeping Sacrifice Sale unpreceedented bargains will be offered on all LOW CUT SUM MER SHOES, and.we expect that the announcement of this sale will “Sweep the Town!" We ore not after room os most merchants would say—but are AF TER MONEY—room we have enough—but are SHORT ON MONEY. If you wont to know what wo mean by a SWEEPING Reduc tion, come to this 30 Clean Day Sweep Sale, and you will find the Largest and most varied stock of shoes ever offered in Americus and at lower prices than are obtainable else where. THE NAME— TEE EW AMERICAS EMU SHOE STORE. tee PLACE:— 119 Forsyth St. AMERICUS, GA. N.B.-No goods ebarged at these cut prices, but will bechnrg-, ed at our regular prices. JOHNS. SHAT? Something of a sensation wax created here yesterday by the arrival of Mr. Robert E. McElroy, from Cordele, In the custody of a Dooly county deputy sheriff. It was ascertained that he was arrest ed on a charge similar to that for which Steve Ryan of Atlanta was arrested. In fact, Mr. McElroy's esse is a parallel one to the Ryan case, except as to the amounts involved. Mr. McElroy Is a young .man about 20 years of age, having been raised in Americus, where he lived up to about one year ago, when be went to Cordele to accept the agency of the Southern Express Company at that place. He was known hero as a very energetic, up- right, and thorough going business young man, and he kept up bis good reputation In Cordele, where lie had the conflJence and good will of everybody until recently. Resides attending to the express busi ness in a very effieient manner, he carried on a fanoy and family grocery business, which seemed to thrive. On account of his promptness, cour* tesy, and jovial disposition, Bob McElroy was the pet of the town. To most peo ple his business seemed to run smoothly aDd prosperously, till August 4, when McElroy's stock of groceries was placed In the hands of a receiver. Eleven days afterward the people of the town were again surprised when it became known that Bob MeElroy was arrested on an order from the circuit judge for contempt of court, in refusing to turn over some assets which the re ceiver claimed he still had In his pos session. Mr. McElroy was guarded by the dep uty-sheriff, and continued discharging his duty as express agent until to-day, when he came here, accompanied by Deputy Yeomans, Receiver Scott and Col. Littlejohn, to answer before Judge Fort to a charge of contempt. The plaintiff’s attorney showed, by documentary evidence, that defendant owed oxer $1,800 on July 1, and that he had paid only $10 on the same up to the time the receiver took charge of his Business. It was further shown that on August 1 defendant got $100 from the First National Bank, and about ten days before the appointment of a receiver his stock amounted to $900 or $1,000; but .when the receiver took charge only about $400 worth of stock was found. And It was shown that defendant had a hone when the receiver was appointed, which was sent here. Col. Hooper answered for defendant, that the goods were all turned over to the receiver, and showed bow the $100 obtained from the bsnk was applied to paying bis debts. In regard to the horse, defendant claimed that the receiver had made no special demand for the hone, and as be did cot need him, he sent him here, but was ready to return the horso and $200 in money which ho had collected for the business. — ■ ' After short arguments by the counsel, Judge Fort ordered Mr. MeElroy to de liver the hone to the receiver at Cordele, and the small sum of money he admit ted ho had, and pay all costs In the case. Besides, McElroy was ordered to give a small bond for his appearance at the next term of Dooly superior court, to answer for the other assets which plaint* iff alleges McElroy has not turned over. From what information can be gath ered now.lt appears that McElroy’s lia bilities amount to $2,100 or $2,200, and his assets about $700; amount duo se cured credlton about $500. It is thought by many that McElroy’s failure was due to stealing by negroes, and boys he had employed, together with bad management. Otlicn think it was a premeditated fraud. SPEAKING OF PEOPLE. Don’t storm the system as you would a fort. If he'd by the enemy, consti pation, gently persuade it to surrender with DeWitt’s Little Early Kisers. These little pills are wonderful con- vincers. For sale by the Davenport Drug Company. Envelope*! Envelopeell We have just received a big job lot of mantlla envelopes of fine quality, that were bought at a bargain, and wo can print them for you with card, etc., cheap er than you can buy them plain by retail anywhere. They are more durablo than white, and are good enough for all busi- nees purposes, and are much cheaper. Times Ptnusnixo Co. Notice. A. E. Lockett has this day purchased of C. D. Elam his undivided interest in the livery stablee of Lockett A Elam, and the livery business will be conducted, in the future by U. 8. Lockett A Son, and we respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. Respectfully, U. S. Lockett a Son. dAw 8-1-lmo ~ For your toilet soaps, toilet powders all toilet " * ' and t articles, goto Dr~J >«. Euunnec. The Family Phy»|H»n. Old Dr. Blggera, in the shape of; Ms Hucklcberrr Cordial has been the faun- \vaiciau of niauy a home ail over country, where he has cured so many bowel troubles and children teeth ing. _ Those Who Come to end so From Aincrl- cu* Day by Day. Mr. W. S Cox, a prominent gentle man of LaGrange.Qa., Is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. M. C. Bivins is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Murphey, on Col lege street. ' Miss Genevivo Morgan returned from Gainesville yesterday, where she has been visiting friends and relatives for the past several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. S.. K. Taylor returned Wednesday from a pleasant summer trip. The Judge's many friends will be glad to welcome him on our streets again. Dr. T. M. Baker, Mr. C. G. La- Count, Mr. A. C. Curry and Mr. Prince,of Cordele, were taking In Americus yesterday. They attended the K. P. re-union last night. Mrs R J. Perry and nieces, Misses Ora and Ira Perry, Mrs. Georgia Aycock, and Mrs. D.M. Jiorum,mado up a conge nial party to Indian Springs yesterday, where they will remain several weeks. Mr. John S. Holmes has returned to the city, and is understood will superin tend the business of the A. P. A L. com press. Mr. Holmes is the right man in the right place, for he certainly under stands his business. For role. Two fine half Jersey milch cows, and four head of flue beeves. You miss a bargain if you fall to get these cows and beeves. W. R. Doiix, aug20-2t Friendship, Ga. Notice The patrons of The Tixks-Kecomier are urged to pay promptly the bills which are now due for subscription, ad- vertising and job work for the past month. A newspaper has to pay its labor the cash weekly, aud on the first the month It is necessary for all its bills to lie promptly collected. The current expenses of The Times- KecobdeR establishment are about $50 per day, which must be paid every Monday without fail or delay. We are therefore compelled to press collections; and while the small bills that some owe may cause them to re gard the matter as insignificant, these small acoounts aggregate several thou sand dollars, which we are compelled to collect promptly to meet our obligations, A newspaper can't run a week with out money; so come up to the captain’s office and settle. Timer Pi/dlisiiiso Company. =cJt See'mentlon of James Frtcker A Bro.’s new department, the only one of its kind south of Atlanta, and refers to that the most important of all subjects, the sight. Prescriptions accurately compounded of pure drugs, at all hours at Du. Eldbidge Drug Store. To Our Patron*. After this week we will collect all bills for job work weekly. This will make payments easier for you, and help us materially, as our expenses are payable weekly. Times Pubmsuio Company. Business! Bum! The Leading GROCER has.this to say: NOTE CAREFULLY: Daring my stay of three weeks in New York City nnd other East ern markets, I have been in position to bay groceries cheaper than ever before, and propose to sell them at a lower figure than any house in Georgia. I shall name such prices that will aston ish and PLEASE the trade. Don’t fail to call and get special prices. Merchants supplied wholesale prices. E. D. AN8LEY, The Leading Grocer. C. R. Whitley, Pres’t. R. L Sullivan, Vice Pres’t. Americus Jewelry Co. Owing to the protracted stay in New York of Messrs. Cotney and Bell, purchasing for the Americus Jewelry Co., our opening and collection of stock will be delayed till.their return. SB O C/D QC W Q SB SB O GO P-i & o W E- CO 2 < o h CL O cd co DC U J UJ £ w cd en s_ S3 OQ cd o r n » < 5 < uJ J a 35 .§ O) 00 a a) CD i O X z o z i_ 0) •a c 3 V) m CD C CL H 35 ■ D-d Ssd © E- c a) a O For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El dridgo’s and buy one of those eelebrrtld Tower Razors which are guaranteed to please. Clark House. I am now running my house, with the assistance of Mrs. Love In the eating de- K artment. She is the best In town, Verybody made to feel at borne. I have the nest furnished house in the city. It is well fitted up with good beds, electric bells, gas, and connected with the sani tary sowerage system. Everything con venient. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. C. Claiik, Corner Lamar and Prince streets. Hawkes’ Crystallzed Leases In all styles, specs and eye-glasses sold with a guarantee to please or money refunded by E. J. Eldridoe. Is yet to he heard of—A light which has been blown out to see. Attention Guilder*. We sell Langinan A Martinez prepared paints, and are authorized by the manu facturers to repaint any house at tbeir expense on which their paints do not prove satisfactory. E. J. Eldkidge, Druggist. A nice line of extracts, colog et waters, Ac., at Dr. Eldrid Store. , ics, toll- ;e Drug For Boots One front room to rent, up stairs next to library. Apply to, 7-25-lmo D. F. Davenport. Kuta baga, red top and all other va rieties of turnip seed for fall add sum mer planUng at Dr. Eldriikie's. The barber gets his full share of rest; he lays on a couch at night and lays on a lather all day. |^P **t **4 * r.T.rll* silk il i IVIIh UJlee. SoM IS E*gl*n4 for U i pink REMOVAL I AMERICUS JEWELRY QO. You Come to See These Goods. THE PRICES DO THE REST. BUTLEE & BEEEY. SPECIALTIES. One 112 pc. Dec. Dinner Set, (sold) was $18.00; now $12.00 Three 56pc. Decorated Tea Sets, 7* 7 5! “ 5.00 One 2-Burner Gasolene Stove, “ 8.50; “ 5.00 One 3-Burner Gasolene Stove (second hand), 3-5° One Double Refrigerator, (sold) was $30.50; $1 19.50 One Single Refrigerator, (sold) “ 18.00; *• 13.00 One Single Refrigerator, “ 15-50: “ n.25 One Single Refrigerator, “ 9.00; II 6.75 4-Quart VV. M. Freezers, “ ' 3-°o; “ 2.50 4-Gall. Decorated Water Cooler, " 4.00; " 3-oo 3-Gall. Decorated Water Cooler, “ 3-5o; “ 2.25 2-Gall. Decorated Water Cooler, “ 2-75; If 1.50 i^-Gall. Dec. Water Cooler, (sold) “ 2.25; <1 1.10 Yi Glass Pitcher, • • , “ -45; " •25 8-inch Berry Bowl, (sold) “ -40; It .20 Box Coffee Mill, - . - “ -75; !( •55 Wall Coffee Mill, (sold) “ .65; (( •45 Infant’s Bath Tub, large size, “ 2.00; “ i-35 Hip Bath Tub, large size, “ 5.00; II 4.00 Swinging Lamp, - ‘ - 5° Reflector Hall Lamp, (sold) • •25 Matches, 2oa in box, per doz. boxes - ■ .12 You Come to See These Goods. THE PRICES DO THE RE8T, BUTLEE & BEEEY, ARTESIAN CORNER, LEE A UMAR STREETS. A. T. ROGERS, Practical Gunsmith. Tb!« In to notify the public that I bavo re« moved my gunsmith shop toJOK Forayth »f., directly opposite new poet office building (now being constructed), where I will be pleased to serve my customers. Alt kinds of gon and pistol work done at short notice and satferactloo guaranteed. Special atten tion given to repairing fine guns. Also keys fitted and locks repaired. CIVE ME A GALL. *ug2l-w6roo THE LITTLE SEWING MACHINE MAN SEWING MACHINES & MOTORS For all Machines on easy terms, and can supply the best Needles, Oils, AMineiits, E!c„ «l rOR ALL MACHINES. ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN. WO letters addressed to W» eatley A Fit*- _ geraJd and W. K. Wheatley, either < n orsyth or Lee streets , Finder will please return to owner. T roi Within the a XE first-class and one West i office. Vim HK*T. French Pedal Calisthenics School THE HtCHER PHYSICAL EDUCATION. i ' ; . All the accepted fctfUAre&ft'l round dance* \ flQUX* Mohmer piano: term* r-esona- and mlna ts; th»* . attonal American Lan cers, which supersede*rapidly ail ih« others, are t««ght by MOMS. BERGER, yj »»**»• Access to bath room oo Mime I . , ... "J„ „ »»»—■•• v f DK. E. T. MATHls. Arp T ut th« » »«* Hou*,. ang ll-tt 711 Lee il reel. TOHN EX SCHMIDT Finest and Most Complete Restanrants to be Found Id the Sonth. He will spare no expense or pains to make it worthy of the patronage of the verv best people, and Americas can then boast of a place where everything good will be served in a style os never before seen in this city. Remember the place—Schmidt’s ReadingJRoom, Lamar St. 8-ldiwly Respectfully, JOHN E. SCHMIDT, GUkwU&aA* We oiler at this season Turnip Seed! STALL FED BEEF TO- MAYO A WINKL.EJEV8. Also the Best Sausage on Earth. TFI.KI'HONK IIS. Artesian Drug Store AT THE ARTESIAN-WELL.) * * tions a specialty, aud filled with accuracy and dispatch.