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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. .3 ')T \