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B. L. SuLLtVAJT, Tice Prea’t Th« Stmt Railroad It Not Now Subject to City Tax—Talk of Increaalnt Retail Uqoor Llceotee—The Time When All Taa Ketorne Shall Be Made to Be Fixed By Ordinance. LOOK AT VODR SHOES M to Id i fa Fur -THE— Great American tagle SHOE STORE, 119 Forsyth St. Hasju-t what you want A Sweeping Reduction will be made] on all Foot-Wear purchased of us in the Next 30 Days! In this Sweeping Sacrifice Sale unpreceedented bargains will be offered on nil LOW OUT SUM MER SHOES, andjwe expect that the announcement of this sale will Beoclab Meeting—Council Ciiam- bkk, Americas, Ga., Aug. 24, 1801. Present—Mayor Felder, Aldermen Biv ins, Logan, Williams, Williford, Daren port and Wheatley. Minutes of last meeting read and con' Armed. The finance committee substituted the following report, which was read and adopted : To the Honorable Mayor and City Council We have consulted the city attorney < matter or tax and street railroad, and he gives It as his opinion that the street railroad is not now subj ct to olty tax. J. E. Btvtss, Chairman. A committee, consisting of Aldermen Logan, Bivins and Wheatley, was, on motion of Alderman Davenport,appoint ed to confer with Messrs. Montgomery and Schurapert in regard to the removal of the wooden building on the corner of Lamar and Lee streets. Alderman Wheatley offered the follow ing resolution, which was adopted: Rss <lved, That the present amount charg< ed for retail liquor license is too small; and be it further Resolved, That a special committee, con sisting of three members of the City Council, be appointed to Investigate the feasibility and necessity for an Increased amount to be charged tor the same. Mayor Felder voted against the above resolution. Alderman Wheatley offered the follow ing resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That If it is found necessary to acate the present building, the Council will do so and accept the rooms tendered by the County Commissioners. Mayor Felder and Alderman Williams voting against the same. Petition of D. S. Harris in regard to sidewalk and street in front of his dwell ing on Lamar street, was referred to street committee. Mayor Felder was excused andretired. Mayor pro tern Wheatley in chair. The following ordinances were taken up, read second time and adopted: An ordinance to repeal sectioi of the code of ordinances of the city of Amerlcus, and In lieu thereof to prescribe by ordinance the time when all tax returns shsll be made, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it ordained and enacted by the Mayor and City Council of Amerlcus, and It is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this ordinance section 899 of the code of ordinances of the city of Ameri- cus, which prescribes that the Mayor and City Council of Amerious shu 1 by reHolutlon fix the time within *hlch all tux retur ,s shall be made, and cau«e the clerk und treas urer to give thirty days publIc notice t hereof, be, and the same is hereby .repealed, aud in lieu thereof I* e fot lowing section be enacted: Sec. 2. Belt further enacted and ordained by the authority aforesaid, That from a* d after the passage of this ordinance all tax re turns shall be made between the first dsy of April and the first day of July or each year. That upon the first day of July of each year It shall lie the duty ef the clerk and treasurer to cits* his digest and to proceed to asses* and toxall unreturned property as provided n Section 400 of the cods of ordinances of the iiy. EC. 3. Be it further enacted and ordained, Th*t all ordinances and parts of ordinances We ore^ afterroom as^mopt merchants would say—but aie FIT TER MONEY—room we-- Lave enough—but ore SHORT ON MONEY. :.,i. II you want far-know -what we mean by a SWEEPING Reduc tion, come to this — Letter List. The following unclaimed letters will be eent to the dead letter office If not called for in ten day.. Say “advertlaed letter*” when calling for them at office J. T. Byrd, Mrs. Carry Battle, Reuban Brown (col), Lucious Davis, BUI Klein, Edy Fleotcher, Peter Jeams, MU. Ange- lino Hanon, Mis* Georglann Louse, C. E. Moore, Mis* Mattie McAfee, S. W. Fen- darris, Mrs. L. C. Perry, Mi»e Mattie Putman, Mrs. Carrie Sill, J. W. E. Sar- tan, C. H. Savlah, Mrs. Mary J Stller, Cary Shiver., D. W. Taylor, G. W. Wig- gini, George Willis, Thomas Wiley, W. J. Wilson. J. C. Roney, Postmaster. Amerlcus, August 27, 1891. English A. 8b. Are Writ. The following letter was received by a merchant in Amerlcus yeaterday from a neighboring country poatoffice, and is published verbatim, viz: D. Sir. I Will give you notice that 1 has. Been sick & there fore 1 am not Wready to meet, my Promas yet, But Please to make your self Conteutled For i Will bo In to see you a. soon as i can. A so there for Be yea you coutentled & l Will not give you no Trouble. Well Please to Writ your Exceptions Back to mo, soon your Truly friend. It Will lie Appreciated. Buying Spectacles as you would gro ceries, by selecting from a ready-made stock, those which seem to be the near est right, Is a method that belongs to the past. Each eye should be tested sepa rately, carefully and intelligently by one who is educated to recognize the pres ence of diseases of the eye by the Op- tbalmoscope, and competent to advise whether glasses should be worn or not, as In many cases Spectacles work a posi tive and permanent injury to the sight. James Frlcker * Bro. hive added to their business an optical department, under the management of Mr. John H. Starbuck, a graduate optician, thorough ly competent to correct all visual errors. As this department is the only one in the state sonth of Atlanta, It will be ap- ireciated by all who have defective vis- The Leading GROCER has this to say: Ruta baga, red top and all other va rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum mer planting at Dr. Eldriiioe’s. Notice. A. E. Lockett has this day purchased of C. D. Elam his undivided Interest in the livery stables of Lockett & Elam, and the livery business will be conducted, in the future by U. S. Lockett A Son, and we respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. Respectfully, U. S. Lockett & Son. dA-w 8-1-lmo 30-Day . . *! * 1 v Clean Sweep Sale, and yon will find the Largest and most varied stock of shoes ever offerod in Americas and at lower prices than are obtainable else where. THE NAME— be, and fbsname are hereby repel 1 An Prdirfance to repeal Section 402 of lbs code of ordinances of the city of Americas! and in lieu thereof to fix the time when all elty taxes shall become due and payable, andtoprovlde for the collection thereof and and City Council of Amerlcus, and it Is hereby ordained and enacted by the author ity of the same, That Section 402 of the code of ordinances of the city of Americas, which prescribes that it shall be the duty of the Mayor aud City Council of Amerlcus. to fix by resolution the time when city taxes shall become due, and tor notice tfiereof by the clerk and treasurer be, and. Ahe sitae-la- hereby repealed, and in Ifctr thereof the lot* lowing section is enacted, Id-wit: ~ Bec. 2. Be it further ordained by* the au thority aforesitf&Afeat 'f)TQBD.adlL_aner the passage of Oils ordinance, all City taxes shall become dun.nnd payable by the first day of Oetober^feach yearianmniy taxpayer who shall .neglect oryefuse to pay such taxes by the 20th day of December of each year, shall bo entered up6n‘ the list of defaulters, and the Clerk and Trrwmrer shall forthwith, as early as practicable, Issue execution against such taxpayer for hla unpaid tates, which execution shall bear test la the name of the Mayor and City Council ot Amerlcus and lie directed to the Marshal, who shall, by levy and sale, forthwith collect the same as pro vided by law. Sec, S. Be it further ordained, that,all ordinances and parts of ordinance In con flict with thla ordinances,be and the some are hereby repealed. The clerk was instructed to consult city attorney as to length of time the ordinances should be published. Tho awning* In front of E. Taylor’s stores on west side of Cotton avenue and W. W. Wheeler’» store on west side of Lee street were reported as dangerous, and on motion it was ordered that notice bo served on owners thereby to repair awtiiniM at nnf>a Attention Builders, We sell Langman & Martinez prepared paints, and are authorized by the manu facturers to repaint any house at their expense on which their paints do not prove satisfactory. E. J. Eldbidoe, Druggist. Clark Bouse. 1 am now ruuning my house, with the assistance of Mrs. Love in the eating de partment. She is the best in town. Everybody made to feel at home. I have the best furnished house in the city. It is well fitted up with good beds, electric bells, gas, and connected with the sani tary sewerage system. Everything con venient Satisfaction guaranteed, J. C. Clark, Corner Lamar and Prince streets. NOTE CAREFULLY: During my stay of three weeks in New York City and other East ern markets, I have been in a position to buy 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. ANSIEY, The Leading Grocer. Mr. Anderson is now in New York buying the finest and most attractive line of Jewelry ever brought South—all the latest de signs and novelties. He is also taking a POST GRADUATE COURSE in Optics, and, with his long ex perience in that line, will enable him to give entire satisfaction in Opthalmic work. Ready for business about September 1st. Due notice will be given of our GRAND OPENING. Respectfully, Thompson l total. Americus Jewelry Co. Owning 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. AMERICUS JEWELRY CO. J. T. COTNEY, I* S. Bh iL Manager. Sec y A Ireas. This Week’s SPECIALTIES! BUTLER & BERRY. 125 pc Tea,and Dinner Set, (white porcelain), ISOpc. Dinner Set, (Bine & Brown decorations) 56pc. Tea Sets, (Haviland’s decorated ohina) 66pc. Tea Sets, decorated specialties, 42pc. Tea Sets, pearl white, semi-granite, Hail Swinging Lamps, (ruby and etched panels) Decorated Ewers and Basins, 8pe. Tin Toilet Set* “The Gem” 3pc. Tin Toilet Sets, largest size, wreath decoration! “1847 Rogers & Bros.’ A 1” Tea Spoons, ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN, For Rent Mr. Callaway Is offering for rent a few choice rooms and offices, and a store. - For your toilet soaps, toilet powders and all toilet articles, go to „ , i Dll. Er.DIlIDGE. Envelope,! Envelope,!! We have just received a big job lot of manilla envelopes of fine quality, that were bought at a bargain, and we can print them for you with card, etc., cheap er than you oan buy them plain by retail anywhere. They are more durable than white, and are good enough for all busi ness purposes, and are much cheaper. Times Publishing Co, For Rent, A very desirable store room, cor. La mar street and Cotton avenue, now occu pied by A. J. Buchanan. Apply to au2(Jeod:lt A. K. Sciivmpert. For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El dridge's and buy one of those celebrrted Tower Razors which arc guaranteed to When Baby was sick, w* save Her Csstorie. When she was a Child, she cried for Cestorla. When she became Kiss, she cluaf to OsMoria. When ah* had ChIMrec, site **ve them Csslorla. SHOE STORE. THE PLACE:— 119 Forsyth St. AMERIOUS, GA. N. B.—No goods charged at these cot prices, but will be charg ed at onr regular prices. JOHNS. SHAW remove said awnings at; once. Tho following bills were ordered paid: Jake Wilkerson $2.00, Ben Harris *1.95, T. Wheatley Fire Co. $148.75, N’olson Bright $7, extra bands on streets $13.75, Central R. R. Co., $3, hands on water works $14.10, A. P< * L. R. B. Co., $15, Floyd Stevens $8.75, J. B. Dunn $150, hands omployedby city engineer $30.2^ trons. H K>k and Ladder Tire Co., $150. Tho following bills were referred: The Tmxs-Recobdbb $55.25, to finance committee; Americas Conitruction Co., $85.05, to street committee. Petition of Chss. Cooper for light* on Davenport street, was referred to com mittee on lights. Connell adjourned.^ ^ ^ Clerk end Treasurer. Hawkes’ Crystalized Lenses In all styles, specs end eye-glasses sold with * guarantee to please or money refunded by E. J. Ei.ubidgk. To my Friend*. I can be found at my old itand in the Ilamil Block, Cotton avenue, In the wholesale and retail whisky business with Mr. Max Aultman. I can furnish you good whisky from $1,50 to $4 00 per fftflon. All I want you to do is to come and see me. W. S. Brown. aug26-d«&wlmo MASONIC NOTICK. communication of. ... odjre No. 13, F. A. M. to-night at 3 o’clock. .Sojourning brethren fraternally invited. _ J. L. Mack, W. M, J. B. DUNN, See. • p; A &WW.S /V\ hr.1 AGENTS WANTED. pREE prepaid outfit to energetic men O NE furnlsh-d rooi man. Ae Apply to sue 14-tf lom, suitable for gentle bnth loom on some floor, DU. E. T. MATHIB. 711 Let street. Wait for Lawrence Dorr Our Mr. L. A. Dorr will visit Americus about Septem ber ist, with samples repre senting the handsomest line of gobds ever brought to America. It will be to your interest to wait for him before buying your fall and winter Clothing. Our Mr. Victor Dorr is now in the European markets, and each steamer brings us large shipments from him. AUGUST DORR, 718 Broad St., Augusta, Ga. Th. Leading M.rchant'Tsilor of the South. There Isn’t any difference in modes de signed for middle aged and young me- ■doctorI ACKERS LPUREI I PINK PlLU.fr! fbta* CM+nM ENGLISH PUtatr** PiwtttT* Ctrl for flfek SulMfa, NlIlHMM* Mi Ml t fbvsrtls wtifc tk$ ImStrn. fl*MI*MM4fwla AMri«(orl«* <M T. S- GLOVER Desires to inform the public that he he# cloved out hi* grocery business and has put In a splendid line or sporting goods: Guns, Cartridges, Shells, and such other goods aa belong to this Una, Oivs Mb a Call. T. S. GLOVER, Watts Building, AMERICUS, OA. aug 22d3mos * Table Spoons, Forks, was $18.50; now $18.50 “ 22.00; 17.25 “ 20.00; u 15.00 « 7.50; “ 4.65 “ 8.85; ic 2.25 “ 4.75; cc 8.75 “ 2.25; “ 1.70 “ 1.75; 1.40 !,“ 2.25; cc 1.70 » 2.50; cc 1.85 “ 5.00; « 8.75 “ 600; cc 8.76 “ .50; « .25 “ 1.00; cc .50 85 Odd Vases, 166 Odd Vases, A few Refrigerators, Water Coolers, Freezer*, Fly Fans, Wire Dish Covers, at your own figures at BUTLER & BERRY'S, ARTESIAN CORNER. LEE & UMAR STREETS. TOHN EX SCHMIDT *e.- ■ Hi I •' ! V/t Takes this opportunity of informing the people of Ameriotis * and the adjoining country that he is now fitting up ia the best of style, and wiU shortly open one of the. f ' " t f \ . * .... y f *, .H ,*1'"-ti’jiiij. ;il l, ntn t . Finest and Host Complete Restaurants to be Found in tbe Sonth. -. _ a ~ ‘ti i -iJAUui *; lu'ititiini •- He will sparo no expense or pains to make it worthy of tfie patronage of the veiy best people, and Amerious con then boast or a place where everything good will bo served in a style as never before seen in this city. Remember the place—Schmidt’s ReadingIRoom, Lamar St. 8-1 diwly Respectfully, JOHN E. SCHMIDT. French Pedal Calisthenics School THE HIGHER PHYSICAL EDUCATION. All tbs accepted square and round dsness and minuets; the rational American Lan- cers. wblcn supsreadcs rapidly all ths others, are taught by MONS. BEROER. Apply at th. Watt, Boom. (SlnvcAJ StetfLCJJWUrv We offer at this season Turnip Seed ! STAfcT, FED BEEF TO- M^YO WINKLER’S. Also ths Boat Sausage sn Earth. *BLSFBONB 118.