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THE AMEijcUS DAILY TIMES-RECORPER: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1891.
When it was recently announced
that Thornton Wheatley’s nsual
pilgrimage had been made to the
Eastern markets, the public waited
to see in these columns, the report
of what had been done for their
benefit in the way of novelties in
goods and revelations in low prices.
All tl-'ngs being now Beady fob
the Fe-st, the people of Americas
and the surrounding country are
invited to come. They are not ex
pected to have on their Wedding
Gabmeots, for Wheatley’s is the
Place where the people must go
to be properly deoked out for an
sociErr notes.
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS DURING THE
WEEK.
A Delightful Anniversary Entertainment.
Prominent Society Organization! for tba
Winter Seaaon—Peraonal Mention and
Other Note!.
Thla he* been decidedly an off week
In aoclety circles.
With the young people It must bavo
been duty before pleasure.
The young dry goods men have cer-
tninly had no time to engage In aoclety
amusements. Every possible moment
has been devoted to down town work,
waiting on the rush of customers and
arranging the dainty fabrics nnd novel
ties -of varied profusion, which never
appearance, either at a feast or nt show up so beautlf ullyas when the gol- „trel, and bis competent and engaging
business; ind nobody can have d«n sunshine of October brighten, the
the trade mark that a Perfectly Hch combina ion of colon. The an-
tumnal cliill of this most delightful of
Dressed Man always bears, until
after they have been to
Thornton IWley’s
and have been supplied with
Letters Patent of Elegance !
XJy that establishment.
The Times-Recorder isn’t half
bio enough to hold even a cat
alogue of the Elegant Goods, and
the Eoter-Elegantly Low Prices
attached.
Only the general heads can here
be outlined; the true inwardness
of the feast can’t be understood
until the gnests go through the
whole Bill of Fare in person at
Wheatley’s.
.No such complete and elegant
stock of
Gentlemen’s. Youths’ and
Boys’
has ever been brought to Americus
and the MOST ASTONISHING
THING about them is the LOW
PRICES!
HATS!
Stiff and crushed, that CANNOT
FAIL TO SUIT.
A specialty in GENTLEMEN’S
UNDERWEAR! Scriven’s Patent
Elastic Seam Drawers, and the
Cosmopolitan Shirts in suits or in
separate garments, FROM THE
VERY CHEAPEST TO THE
VERY FINEST.
A handsomer line of DRESS
SHIRTS, TIES, 80ABFS AND
HANDKERCHIEFS was never
seen in Americas.
Fait Blk. Hose, ABSOLUTELY STAIN
LESS, ONLY 26o PER PAIR.
KID GLOVES,
Dressed and undressed; all colors,
grades and prioea.
ATTENTION MOTHERS!
Boys’ Shirt* Waists, 35o to $1.26.
Boys’ Jersey Saits, 8 to 8 years.
Boys’ Clothing in all styles and
prices.
UMBRELLAS enough to stand
off a CLOUD-BURST!
Satchels and Bags enough to
hold all the elegant goods at
Wheatley's that yon will need when
yon go abroad and wont to present
a first-class and stylish appearance
Every Long, Lean, Fat, Short,
Big, Little Man in a dozen coun-
ties can get JUST THE FIT in
the odd sines and lengths stock
th’at is carried at
TMdb Wheatley’s.
LIFE WILL BE A BURDEN
to all who spend their money else
where, and find when too late that
they missed getting the choicest
and best bargains in the neatest
and most stylish goods ever
brought to tins market
DON’T MAKE SUCH A MIS
TAKE, bid go to Wheatley’s and
get yonrself made solid.
.Rememberthe place:
Thornton Wheatley's Con
So-called because you can get a
“corner” for the smallest cosh con
sideration, upon the largest, cheap
est and finest goods ever shown in
Americas.
Yours for business,
THORNTON WHEATLEY.
w»4iu*-tt»n*wkir*-M.lr
all months, reminds the purchaser that
the summer Is no more, and the warmth
of these lovely fall Importations Ib neces
sary.
Never has there been such a demand
for handsome and costly dress goods,
and enormous is the trade which our
emporiums of fashion have enjoyed this
season.
One firm alone ha* sold two hundred
novelty woolen dress patterns, and has
an order out for fifty more.
You must have a gray gown. There
Is no other course open to you if you
expect to be in the procession this fall.
Not only must you hare a gray gown,
but you mnst bo a symphony In gray.
Shoes, gloves, ties, parasol, all must
match, and this gorgeous array will cost
you from $4 up to 840, according to the
taste, time and Ingenuity you can give
to it. This is fashion’s edict and It be
hooves you to look about.
• • •
The notable social event of tho week
was the birthday fete tendered Hiss
Belle Shaw at the beautiful residence of
her sister, Mrs. Yf. J. Matthews, on
Tuesday ovenlng.
The cool breeze made the evening de
lightful, and painted the face of the
charming young hostess with the glow
of health and happiness as she radiantly
received her many guests and gracefully
acknowledged the pretty compliments
and heart felt congratulations, on this
momentous occasion.
The house was exquisitely decorated
with fall plants, and the parlors were
filled with merry young people who
danced and enjoyed themselves In the
social devices into tbe mysteries of which
the young are only Initiated.
Delicious refreshments were daintily
-erved by Mrs. Matthews, and the lovely
young lady in whose honor tho enter
tainment was given was wished many
happy returns of the day by the follow
ing gueste:
Mrs. C. B. Wilburn, Misses Jennlo
Hollis, Nannie Lou Hawkins, Hattie
Windsor, Amoret Gray, Mamie Calla
way, Sarah Cobb, Bella Lanier. Messrs.
Eugene Hawkins, Jr., C. S. Adams, C.
O. Niles, Lynn Fort, John Sheffield, W.
A. Antilotti, Lester Windsor, Brown
Burkhalter, Walter Crisp, Montgomery
Moses;
...
“A Barrel of Money,” a very ordinary
melodrama, was played at the opera
house on Wednesday night The ap
plause -from the gallery gods wo* deafen
ing. The play eonslited of the funny
man, the stage, dude and the dancing
girl. Many thought tbe play a howling
success, while others regretted being
caught In it
• • •
The Leeton Whist Club baa gone Into
winter quarters; not disbanded, by any
means, but simplified in programme and
located as to place of meetlog. The
members of thla society have recently
enjoyed three very delightful meetings,
where unusually elaborate lunchee were
served, viz., at the residences of Mrs.
Eugene Byrd, Mrs. H. C. Storey and
Mrs. C. H. Byrd. For the next three
months tbe ladles will meet every
Wednesday afternoon in their elub par
lor for one or two hours’ social eojoy-
ment, when no ceremony but the sim
plest will be observed, and absentees
will not, as heretofore, be considered
out of order.
Whlit will not be obligatory, bat aim
ply an auxiliary of these social, neigh
borly gatherings. Sewing, music, games
or kindly small talk will be the order of
each meeting, according to tbe election
of Individual taste or mood.
neoeusry arrangements of a director,
Instruments, eto. The negotatlona for •
competent director are being successful
ly carried and it la hoped by next week
that the matter will be definately closed.
Thirty copies of the beautiful chorus
from the Opera of Martha “Heaven Hay
to You Grant Pardon” have been re
ceived and the first rehersal will be held
to-morrow night at the residence of Mr.
M. Calloway, 222 Jackson street Tbe
rehersal was to have been held at the
hall of the club, but as it could not be
getten ready In time the mooting is
called for above. Members will please
take notice and attend accordingly. It
Is the purpose of the members to make
this club a first-class Institution and no
effort will be spared to accomplish this
end.
George Wilson, the inimitable min-
hlgh-klckers, played to an Immense
house last night.
George Wilson Is a great favorite in
Americas. Everybody is always glad to
see him, and his name ever invokes
smiles and words of praise from Ameri-
cus people,'whom he so kindly served on
memorial day a few years ago. The
evening's performance was excellent.
That charming organization known
for so many years In Americus ns “The
Club,” will resume Its winter series of
pleasant gatherings, now that the sum.
mer visitors are all at home. The next
meeting will be held on Friday night.
President Speer will select the place of
meeting and due notice will be given to
all members.
Mr. Willis Hawkins, the handsome
son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hawkins, is
now a student in Athens. Willis has
been actively engaged In tho railroad
business for the past year, but the
Hawkins ambition shows up early In
this young man. He is the grandson of
the late Judge Willis Hawkins, whose
eloquence Americus and all Georgia re.
members with pride, and young Willis
inherits many graces and taleots from
his distinguished ancestors. The many
friends of this popular young man wish
him all success In his college career.
• • •
Allen Fort, Jr., the bright and enter
prising son of Judge and Mrs. Fort is re
ceiving the congratulations of hosts of
friends. Ho ranked fourth in the “Con-
sltutlon’e Word Contest" getting 130
words, and received a check for 815 00
payable to hie own order. This was
splendid piece of work for so young a
boy, and stamps , him a genius. Thero
were five thousand contestants and
Amerious Is proud of tho boy who won
this prize.
Mrs. M. T. Elam is at home from a
delightful trip to Asbury Park and other
northern resorts.
•
Miss Leila Maxwell, one of our most
attractive young ladles Is la New Or
leans on a pleasures trip.
• »
Miss Mervln Callaway’s many friends
and admirers are delighted to have her
borne after such a long abseence.
M. L. M.
May Interest Too. I
J have accepted a managing position
it tbe home office of tbe New York Auc
tion Clothing Company and will remove
to New York as soon as I can dispose of
my real estate here. I <have several
booses and lots that I am anxious to sell
et prices satisfactory to the purchseer,
and on term* that cannot help bat
please.
I offer the houses st a nominal pay
ment down, tbe balance 83.00 per week
until paid for, and the vacant lots st
one dollar per week with 8 per cent, in
terest. The property ie in one of tbe
beet neighborhoods in tbe city, and this
offer should command tbe immediate
attention of Intending purchasers
Respectfully,
2Tsep-lm S M. Coukn.
Lawyers will not admit it, but ex.
porience demonstrates all tbe same that
the purpose of a cross-examination is to
make the witness cross.
Room For Rent.
Nice front room in Artesian block,
with three large windows, gas, bath
room and all modern improvements.
Will rent either furnished or unfur
nished. Americus Supply Co.
octl-lw
The largest stock, the lowest prices,
tbe finest goods.
E D. Ansley,
The Leadtog Grocer
Sight Singing.
■ musical Instruction! has lately
been introduced Into oar public schools,
the' teachers are devoting themselves to
this braneh under Mrs. M. R. Lamar,
whose privilege it was to have been a
pupil of Dr. L.- W. Mason, tbe author of
this method, She has been requested to
teach a class during tho evenings and
will be glad to receive the namee of all
pupils interested, at an early day.
Mrs. Lamar U an enthusiastic and suc
cessful Instructor and keeps fully up
with the progress of the art and science
of music.
e • e e
The “Philharmonic Club,” Americus’
new musical association is feet getting
Into shape for earnest work. At iu
last meeting, held Monday night, a con
tract was closed for tbe use of the
Masonic Hall, a* quarters for the elub,
and instruction* were Issued for tbe
All the fine groceries, fruits and con
fections of tbe highest grade and at
prices to please all, at
Faroe!! & Mayo.
For Sole.
A new suite of furniture, antique oak
finish, also good carpet. Call soon and
seoure a bargain.
ootl-lw Amxiucus Supply Co.
Come and see my stock and get my
wholesale prices.
E. D. Ansley, Tbe Grocer.
Highest market prices paid fc
sound cotton teed delivered to the
eep25tf Americas Guano Company.
E. D. Ansley sells a dandy chocolate
drop for 25 c,nte a pound.
Read our new advertisement which ap
pears foi the first time this issue.
James Fuicker & Bno.
“I never saw such a man to bow as
B endem Is. He is always at It. It teems
to be a real pleasure to him.” “He’s
what you'd call, I suppose, a bower of
bliss.”
For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El
dridge'e and buy one of those celebrrtcd
Tower Razors which are guaranteed to
For Sale.
A valuable piece of track farming
property can be had by applying to
eep23-tf The Bank of Sumter.
If you want to be healthy and happy,
call on J. Henry Freeman and get aim
to paint, paper end altbastine your
house. tepldd
Keep an eye on our show windows,
and yon will see the latest styles of goods
in our line. James Fuicker A Bno.
Finest Tea, best Coffee, cheapest
Sugar, sweetest Ham, and purest Lard.
E. D. Ansley.
For yonr toilet soapa, toilet powder*
sail U
and all toilet articles, i
to
)r„ Eldaidoe.
For Beak
Mr. Callaway la offering for rent a tew
choice room* and office*, and a (tore.
A nloe line of extract, cologne*,- toll-
at water* Ac., at Dr. Eldridge’s Drag
Store.
J. Henry Freeman will sell yon beat
ooel for least money. seplfidtf
oal for least money.
i-gnuler
Pcsterman—How did you come out in
that Interview with your fatber-lu-law
last evening ? Blunt—Through the
second-story window.
Highest market prices paid for
sound cotton seed delivered to the
sept25tf Americus Guano Company,
Mr. G. IV. Brunner has sold tbe
agency of the Cook Beer to Mr. Wm. J.
Kerr.
Highest market prices are paid for
sound cotton seed delivered to the
Americus Guano Company.
Second-hand Furniture bought and
sold at 010 Cotton avenue.
“I say, Cholly, how do you weekon a
man acquiahs a tiow of ideas ?” “I don’t
know weally, unless he gets watab on
the bwain.”
II. E. Pratt has removed from 505
Jackson to (110 Cotton avenue, opposite
Harrold & Johnson’s, where he is better
prepared than ever to do all kinds of re
pairing of furniture. septl7-dtf
Ruta baga, red top and all other va
rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum
mer planting at
Dr. Eldridge’s.
REMEMBER I
WILLIFORD. MATTHEWS -\ CO.
Have moved to 414 Jackson Street,
corner under new hotel, where we
can show a complete line of
SHOES, HATS!UMBRELLAS
At Lowest Prices.
DIAMONDS.
I have jnst returned from New York and other northern and east
ern points, where I purchased the largest and most varied stock in
our line ever, brought to Southwest Georgia, consisting in part of
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks.
Bronzes, Japanese Goods,
Jewelry of all kinds, Solid silver and plated
ware, Latest style Canes, and Novelties,
which we have not space to mention.
These goods are arriving daily, and are being opened as fast as
we can arrange space to display them. We cordially invite every one
to call and inspect our beautiful stock, and be sure to keep watch of
our show windows. Remember too that we carry the largest stock of
Pianos and Organs to be found in this part of the state.
C. A. FRICKER,
PRESIDENT OF
ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN.
Advertisement! will be inserted in this
oolamnst the rate of One Cent per Word for
each insertion. No advertisement taken for leas
than FIFTEEN CENTS.
WANTED—BOAR DE US.
212 Brennan avenue.
O NE cop? each of Harper’s M«gaalueof
Dtcemb*r, 1588, May, 18so, March, 1800,
April, IMS). Apply to Times*Recorder office
8ept2t-tf
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER.
STATE OF GEORGIA—SUMTXB COUNTY.
To the Superior Court of aaid County:
The petition of E.H. Ferguson,J. J.CafTrey,
both of LnmtviUe. K.v., John M. Green of
Atlanta, U*., H. C. Bagley and M. 8, Har
per, respectfully, shown ib-U they and their
successors desire to be incorporated under
the corporate name and style or “ \ meric us
Oil Coinpauy.” That their objects and pur
poses are for pecuniary gain for themselves,
ducts, such »», cotton seed oil, crude
rtnci, cotton seed meal and cake, cotton se< d
hulls and fuhes, crashing, pre-sing and re
fining of same; further, th-t of purr basing
and ueaPng In seed cotton and cotton seed,
aft-r tbe ootton has been ginned, of all kinds
and varieties and the manufacture, prepa
ration and sale o» products derived Tom
cottonseed; and the carrying on, manage
ment and control of such business or m«nu-
facture connected therewith; and gener-lly
to engage in all sueb employments and lines
of buslueM, where cotton seed or its products
are utilized who ly or in part. Also, the
leasing and owning of tank cars, manure
taring of barrels and casks, and all other
commodities in connection with said bu-l-
n—§. The main bj-lnesa of 'be corf or* tlon
la to be (he manufacture and tal« r i cotton
seed oil. and an incident thereto th' utilising
and sale of all products of seed t ntton and
cuttousced. Petit 1 oners further show unto
th- court that their principal place of busl-
ne*« will he in the county oi Hunt ter,
• vorgiu; but that they d-sire to c
business, employ and send agents elsewhere
tn said state, and Into other states and terri
t’*rif» of the I'nited States, andest*k>list
branch offices therein, if they deem ltad<
vUuble. That the amount- of capital to be
employed by petitioners Is one hundred
tliou-and (f 100,UW) dollars, fifty thousand
(8Su,0OJ) dollars or which >s actually paid In
before beginning business, with tbe privilege
of increasing their capital to any sum
not excel ling one hundred and fifty thous
and (fl5#000) dollars. Petitioners desire to be
Incorporated for twenty years, with the priv
ilege of renewing their charter from time to
time as they see proper. Petitioners desire
the further right to purchase, lease, hold,
“ d control, sell, aasign, transfer, or dlo-
sueb real e*t«te, or interest In reel
estate, as may be ntce-sary and proper for
tbe legitimate and convenient transaction
of ihrlr business. Petitioners desire the
riaht and power to make all each by-laws,
and alter the same at pleasure, at they may
>er; to have and use a common seat,
ihange the same at pleasure; to have
a right to aue and bested, and to make all
necessary contracts In the conduct of its
business; to borrow money, and to secure the
same by giving notee, ludentures. '
mortgagee and laud, as the eorpora* loi
see proper to do; and farther to be invented
with all th* rights. power*, privileges, im
munities and franchises incident to corpora
tions of the kind, and necessary to carry ~
Mid conduct tbe object* and purposes or I
business of petitioners. Petitioners farther
desire that they shall be Incorporated so that
no stockholder In tbe corporation shall be
bound la any way fo* the debt* or llablllt lee
of the corporation beyond tbe amount of his
unpaid subscription of tbe capital stock of
“ ,a —spany.
. »t«re petitioner* prey that after this
petition shall have bean filed, recorded and
mbtisbed, according to law, that the court
Wl.l treat an order granting thlsapp^icai ion.
Petiiloner'iAttorneys.
Filed In office September 23d 1801.
. J. H. aLLKN, Clerk 8.C.
I certify tbe above and foregoing to be a
true extract from tbe Record of Charter* in
Manner Superior Coart tbit Hep tern her 3rd
•“* J. H. ALLEN, Clerk H. C.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
409 Jackson St. AMERICUS, Ga.
Going west or east, north or south, who goes
by the‘‘Racket Store” without drooping in
and examining our goods and prices is
BADLY FITTED
to support a family. He needs a kind but firm
hand to knock some sense into him. Ours is
the only stock in town wnich is calculated
TO SUPPORT
extravagant claims, but we won’t make ’em.
We prefer to have a man and his family come
in and look us over; in fact, ours is
A FAMILY
store, and each member of your family will
find something to interest and instruct them.
BOGIdlBS & WILDER,
104 Lee Street.
,irae, Cement, Brick,
Platter Parit, Hair, Laths,
F.r tele for cash by
A. J. HAM I t ,
rmi 7
il IJ J 1
W. O. RUSSELL, Proprietor.
Offers to the public a new and carefully selected stock of
Toilet Articles,
Perfumery,
Brushes and Combs.
Rubber Goods.
Patent Medicines,
Tn addition to a complete assortment of the best cigars and oigarettes.
RUSSELL’S HEADACHE SPECIFIC
SeptlOdctwtf
A call at The Pharmacy will save ypu money.
H. D
WATTS, *
Wholesale and Retail Groceries
Has come to the front again, and can be found on the corner,
Watts Building, With an elegant line of fresh
Groceries Confectioneries,
which he will sell at rock bottom prices Country merchants
will find it to their interest to call and see him when
needing anything in his line.
WHISKIES BRANDIES
and plenty of Jngs in the rear, which will be shipped to any
part of the United States and Georgia.
Sept 1M Aw
SEND HIM YOUR ORDERS.
T. M. Allen. E. Taylor.
BEAL ESTATE.
To Quick Purchasers, Two
T. E. Allen.
In small forms. Part Cash. Good terms.
Several Cottages to rent.
Allen, Taylor & Co.
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