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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1891.
THE STREET CABS.
FURTHER INFORMATION IN REGARD
TO THE MATTER.
To-day u the but D»y of Grace and the
Bnbeeriptloiu Enrolled Will In All Prob
ability Settle the Qveetlon la One Wej
The arrival of Mr. T. J. Kenny of Boa-
ton, In the city on Thuraday night was
noted In yeaterday'a Timik-Rkcordkr.
■With Mr. Kenny came Mr. Crowley of
. the southern department of the Thomp
son Houston Electric Co., one of the
best experts In this eonntry npon electrid
street rallroadt. Mr. Crowley spent the
day yesterday in examination of the
railroad properly and tils Investigation
has natlsfli d him tbsta very conslderadle
amount above what has been already
raised will be required to justify reason
able expectations of the road being put
in operation. The pvblio was advised
that 11,500 were still needed to make up
the necessary amount which would
justify favorable consideration andae-
tion by the owners. It Is to be regretted
that this entire amount was not raised
at once on yesterday; and that this
morning above FI,100 are still to be
raised.
Quite a number of persons of large
means and holders of real estate
directly affected have not yet
done anything at all; and to
these people The Timeh-Rkcohdrr
would make a special appeal to rally to
the help of Americas just at this junct
ure, when only the paltry sum of a few
hundred dollars stands In the way of
the operation of the railroad. There are
at least two corporations here of ample
means that are vitally Interested In the
welfare of Americus, each one of which
should subscribe 9600.
Why might not the Araerious Maun-
ufaeturing and Improvement Company
came to the front in this matter, and
subscribe something?
Their charter is liberal and covers the
case; they have already taken stock In
other enterprises of less general benefit,
and the Interests of the “Windsor” cer
tainly would be materially promoted $500
or even 95,000 worth by the operation of
the street railway.
The Tmibs-Recobder feels that the
people of Americus, nearly all of whom
are stockholders in the Improvement ft
Manufacturing Co., would heartily en
dorse such a subscription.
Mr.|Crowley after having spent yes
terday in looking over the property will
leave the city to-day. ^
Mr. Kenny will remain here to-day to
see what our people are willing to do
towards dosing the proprosed trade;
and ft Is to be hoped that bis efforts to
reach a basis of final adjustment will be
aocessfuL
COTTON COMING LIVELY*
Mach of the Fleecy Stsplo Being Iteeelred.
It Sells Well. i vj
Cotton is looking up.
The market Is very active and the
price has advanced anywhere from an
eighth to a quarter of a cent In the last
twelve hours. It is, from all Indies,
tjons, going hlghe»j%ay the cotton men.
Some who ought to know say that It
will go to 10 cents.
Cotton poured into Americus yester
days U came frpm every quarter. A
prominent buyer told a Timeb-Recor-
i>kk reporter that tlin receipts would not
run short of 900 bales. The receipts to.
day will not be less than 1,200 bales.
The warehousemen are busy, and the
farmers happy over the increase In price.
Americus will overflow with cotton to
day, and trade will be rushing to every
merchant and trades department The
cotton buyers of Americus offer the top
of the market for the staple, and the
warehousemen offer Inducements such
as none others can give. Cotton fires
everywhere, but they don’t burn In
Americus worth a cent It Is safe to
store cotton in this fire-proof town. Not
a fire worth mentioning in two years—
can any city In Georgia beat this record?
Only 91,200 Is lacking to guarantee
the running of the street cars. There
are scores of pieces of property out on
the line of the toad that will each be
benefitted the full amount of 91,200 by
the operation of the street cars. WIU
the property owners fail to realize where
their Interests lie, and not come up to
the needs of the hour ?
There are a dozen men In Americus
who own ten to fifty thousand dollars
worth of real estate, each, along the line
of the street railway, who ought not to
hesitate an hour Ih making a subscrip
tion of 9100 towards starting the cars.
No better Investment could be made.
Thomasvllle Ahead,
The following Worn the Thomasvllle
' Times Enterprise shows that with all of
the boasts of AmeHous about progress,
metropolitan airs, jete., our neighbor Is
ahead of us by a large majority:
“Mr. Lasse ter, who faai charge of the
street sprinkling, Is doing good work,
and has saved the merchants of Broad
street many dollars In keeping the dust
down. He richly earns tbo small
amounts subscribed by each merchant ”
The Times-Recorder has appealed to
the merchants to act and quit kicking
by word of mouth; and If they felt too
poor to subscribe personally to puts
watering cart on the streets, then to sign
a petition to the ^clty oqunoll and the
water commission to take the matter up.
But the dost still sweeps in clouds
through the streets and In the doors and
on the goods, and onr merchants merely
growl and grumble.
Enough damage to goods and discom
fort to merohanU, clerks and customers
have resulted to cover the expense of
half a dozen water carts, and yet noth-
ing has been{done.
Well, maybe our people like It, or
rather they like a dollar M or two per
month too well to exobange it for well
watered streets and dean stores and
happy customers.
The elec trio cranks have made an elec-
trio light walking stick with a small In
candescent lamp at the end and a storage
battery inside.
from Americas and from SmlthviUe at
tended, aid *11. r sport jsu evening-of
thorough enjoyment.
If jpu ags In qf gjpd ftusie,'1<jok
out for Barlow Bros.’ parade to-day.
A Candy Factory.
Americus has now In operation a sure
enough candy factory.
Mr. Charles R. Smith, the genial pro
prietor, ie not giving out any stale taffy,
but pure unadulterated stick candy. He
made bis first shipment over the S. A. ft
M. railroad yesterday, and Is prepared
to sell candy of the purest make to the
wholesale trade.
Mr. Smith is now located In the ware-
rooms of Messrs. Borum ft Davenport
and Invites dealers to give him a call.
One hundred thousand dollars will
not begin to cover the appreciation In
the value of olty property along the line
of the ctreet railroad, If the car* start.
Will ths property owners reject this op
portunity ?
To the Aesthetic.
Dr. W. C. Russell has placed in the
two windows of the Pharmacy facing
north and west, some lovely specimens
of semi-tropical horticulture, to the de
light and admiration of the ladles.
Among the handsomest of his collection
are the callsdlum, drocenlura, Jerusa
lem palm,maiden hair and walking ferns,
the latter being most peculiar In Its
growth, evincing a Standard OU-llke
proclivity of taking root everywhere it
touches.
CMPETS! RUGS! MATTINGS!
Some Beautiful New Styles Just Aim
ojsb Ii4bob STbtfok' faim *
fTT 1TJ
Ton have hoard a neat deal about the advance on Carpets in
‘cpience pf the McKinley bill, and the half has hardly been told;
iy opposition tq a.protective tariff leads me to do all that I can to
” burdens it ‘unposes, and I am determined to sell yon
.. JB LOW AS YOU EVER BOUGHT THEM, BEGABD-
OF THE TARIFF.
To enable me to do this I sell for GASH, and at MUCH
SHORTER PROFITS than I could do on a CREDIT. I will take
great pleasure in showing my Carpets to everybody.
j. j. granberry. agt.
W !
999 Gentlemen, Ladies, Boys, Girls and Babies
of all ages.
To call at o^flr elegant new store, 414 Jackson street, corner under new
Hotel, and take advantage of the low prices we offer on reliable
Footwear for the next thirty dayB. We extend a cordial welcome
to all whether you buy or not.
Remember the Place :•, \
* 414 JACKSON STREET,
WILLIFORD. MATTHEWS & CO
The Mlnetrels To-night.
Bsrlow Brothers’ Minstrel opened at
the Memphli Theatre last evening before
a large audience and gave a oapital per
formance. The oompany is a very strong
ons and contains a number of exceed
ingly clever specialists. The quartette
Is oomposed of vocalists with cultivated
voices, while the orchestra la a superb
ons. The comedians are all of repute-
t|oq —Memphis Appeal.
Shall It be said thst Americus came
within a few hundred dollars of starting
her street ears and then failed? Are
you willing to be the direct cause of this
failure by not doing your duty?
Ie Judge Wheatley’. Court.
Yesterday afternoon Jesse Taylor,
arraigned on the charge of aasault and
battery resulting from the shooting at
the Central railroad a short time since,
was tried yesterday before Judge W. X
Wheatley and was bound over to the
oounty court In the sum of 960.
radians An Coming to Americas.
Mr. Howard Curtis, agent for the
Klrkapoo Indian Medicine Company, Is
in the eity making arrangements to
bring the Indian Village to Americus.
"’ho oompany Is now In Columbus
‘ Is visited by the best people in ths
They give free entertainments
every night
What is one or two hundred dollars to
you Id comparison with the thousands of
dollars profit you will be benefitted by,
If the street oars can start
Large
Latest designs in Watches,
stock, all kinds.
Jambs Fbickkb ft Bbo.
If you want something to drive away
blues, see Barlow Bros.’ show to-night
Indians are oomlng Tuesday, October
18th.
OAHBBINU8 HALLE.
Barlow Brothers' Minstrels at the
Baldwin theater last night offered an ex
cellent first part, in which the good
alngtng by vocalists brilliantly costumed
was highly entertaining. The gymnast
ic feats of the Leon Brothers, the jug
gling of the Japanese troupe, and the
comicalities of Messrs. Barlow Brothers,
which followed, were all oommendable
features In a programme that was ar
ranged with genuine taste and skill.—
San Francisco Argonaut.
A Pleasant Gathering.
There was a pleasant gathering of
young folks lest night at a party given at
the old Furlow place, the present resi
dence of Mr. Fletcher, abont five miles Don't atop until yon see my stock and
from town. Quite ^number of couples price*. E. D. Avslxt, The Grocer.
Highest market prices paid fo
sound cotton seed delivered to the
eep26tf Americus Guano Company.
A nice line of <
toll-
f extract, colognes,
st waters *c., at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug
Store.
J. Henry Freeman will sell yon best
coal for least money. seplOdtf
■ j'fl
sre a specialty
Confectioner. r
On Thursday night fire was discovered
in the gin and milling house of Mr. L.
G. Hudson, about fifteen miles from the
city, and, despite every effort was en
tirely destroyed. There were burned
about fifteen bales of cotton belonging
to Mr. Hudson and parties for whom it
bad been ginned. The buildings on the
premises were a total loss, including
the valuable mill machinery, mill and
tool houses. Mr. Hudson estimates his
loss at 92,500. No Insurance.
• • • * •
Yesterday morning, about 11:45, the
fire alarm was sounded from the second
ward, and the blaze proved to be at the
cotton warehonse of Council ft McGar-
rah on Cotton avenue. Its origin is sup
posed to have been the accident il drop
ping of a match on the floor and the sub
sequent ignition thereof from a passing
truck. A few bales of cotton were
(lightly damaged externally, yet but for
prompt action of the employees of the
warehouse, there would have In all
probability resulted quite a disastrous
conflagration, even though the' fire de
partment was on band in the shortest
possible time.
Aek yourself this question: “Why
should I refuse to subscribe 9100 to the
guarantee fund for starting the street
cart?” You have the money, you own
property, you have a direct interest in
the growth and prosperity of Americue.
Come up to the eoratoh like liberal, pub-
lio-splri ted citizens and pat down your
names and put up the money.
Cotton Report.
Americus, Ga., Oct 8,1891.
Following Is the cotton report In this
city op to date:
Received by wagon
803
Received by railroad
223
Received previously
19,634
Total
20,735
MARKET.
Good middling.
8-8J
Middling
7J-7I
Low middling.
71
Our new good* are being opened up
as rapidly as possible. Call and see the
new styles. James Fkickkr ft Bno.
For your toilet soaps, toilet powders
ill t<
and all toilet artloles, |
i to
)b. Eldbidoe.
Notice to Stockholders.
The eighth call of ten per cent upon
the ca iltal stock of tbo Americus Manu
facturing ft Improvement Co., has been
made, and will he payable at the office
of the treasurer, at the People's Nation
al Bank, November 1.
John Windsor, Treasurer.
octOtd
Call and take a look at our large and
beautiful line of Diamonds, just opened,
whether you wish to buy or not.
’ James Fbicker ft Bbo.
The largest stock, the lowest prices,
the Oreet goods.
E. D. Ansley,
The Leading Grocer.
Second-hand Furniture bought and
■old at 010 Cotton avenue.
Highest market prices paid f<
sound cotton seed delivered to the
sept25tf Americus Guano Comtany.
OAMBIUNUS HALLE.
Two Deaths.
Deputy Sheriff John Lamar went out
to DeSoto yesterday morning with
burial case fur the remains of Mr. T. H.
Scrutcbin, a prominent planter of Lee
county, who died on Friday night, after
a short illness Mr. Scrutcliiu was
highly esteemed citizen, and many
friends mourn his death.
Mr. Kaufman, a Hebrew who had been
traveling through this and other coun
ties peddling his wares, died at hts
boarding house on Lee street Thursday
night, after a few dags Illness. The
body was taken Id charge by Hawkins ft
Loving and. the friends of the dead man,
who escorted the remains to the South
western depot The body was sent by
the 1 p. m. train to Macon, Mr. Kauf
man's borne.
It la wrong for you to stand back aod
■ay: “The street railroad will be started
anyhow without my help, if there Is only
ooe thousand dol'ars lacking. I will
bands off.” No city ever escaped the
fate of Sodom and Gomorrah, and does
not deserve to, that is domioated by such
a selfish spirit Come up aod do your
duty like a man and help out your city.
We cannot afford to deceive you. Con-
rfenco Is begotten by honesty. De
Witt’s Little Early Risers are pills that
will euro constipation and sick headache.
For salo by the Davenport Drug Com
pany.
Tax a ollce.
The books are now ready, and until
further notice I will be In my office for
the purpose of collecting the taxes from
9 o’clock a. m. to 3 o’clock p. m. every
day, except Sunday.' J. B Dunn,
octlO Tax Collector.
Attention Builders,
We sell Langraau ft 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.
H. E. Pratt has removed from 505
Jaokson to 610 Cotton avenue, opposite
Harrold ft Johnson’s, where be Is better
prepared than ever to do all kind* of re
pairing of furniture. septl7 dtf
GAM Bit IN US HALLK.
Something entirely new and very
handsome In Canes, just deceived by
James Fhickek ft Bno.
“How can the world knows man lias
a good thing unless be advertises the
posse salon of It."—Vanderbilt
DIAMONDS.
I have jusfc returned from New York and other northern and east
ern points, where I purchased the largest and most varied stock in
onr line ever.brought to Southwest Georgia, consisting in part of
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks.
Bronzes, Japanese Goods,
Jewelry of ell kinds, iolid 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 beuutifnl stock, and be Mire to keep watch of
our show windows. Remember too that we carry the largest stock of
Pianos and Organs to be fonnd in this part of the state.'
O; A. FRICKER,
PRESIDENT OF
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
409 Jackson st. americus, g-a.
E. D. Ansley sells a dandy chocolate
drop for 25 cents a pound.
Finest Tea, best Coffee, cheapest
Sugar, sweetest Ham, and purest Lard.
E. D. Ansley.
GAMBKINL'S HALLE.
Indians are coming Tuesday, October
IStb.
GAHBRINUS HALLE.
My fine butter still controls the trade,
and yon should buy a few pounds from
E. D. Ansley, the Lire Grooer.
Fora pleasant shave go to Dr.El
dtidge’s and buy one of those oelebrrtod
Tower Razors whleh are guaranteed to
please.
If yon want to be healthy and happy,
call oh J. Henry Freeman and get him
to paint, paper and slabs*tine ^jrour
For Boat
Mr. Callaway is offering for rent a few
choice rooms and offices, and a store.
GAMBRINUS HALLE.
On canned goods I am prepared to
discount any prions you may get.
E. D. Ansley, the Grocer.
For late.
A valuable piece of truck forming
Hawke*’. Ciystalized Lessee In all
by K. J, Kldmdge.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
A cream of tartar baking .powder. Highest
of all In leavenlnistrenjith.—Latest | united
States OovenuneofFood Report.
auglS wlyr
The sale of Tutt’s Pills exceed
those of all others combined.
TUTT’SHAIR DYE:
It can't be detected. PrIeo.9I.ee p«f
hex. Office, as ft 41 Parts Maes. XTV.
£ A Household Remedy
$ BLOOD mo SKIN I
PI8EA8E8
3.B.B.
Botmle Blood Bohn
!tCufesKBZ u kSffi?‘SS;
fora o^iMlIfRMt SKM ERUPTION, fei* (
oyttoMtAd r«olwta|tte coikSStiSlo! 1
* ^>^h*Ave'ealaal J ^
direct lewd eft FiIIiul ii” * * " (
8ENT FREE “siSTWSro..
A. TS/LAN
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 wnloh is oaloulated
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 faot, ours is
A FAMILY (
store, and each member of your family will
find something to interest and instruct them.
ROGERS & WILDER,
104 Lee Street, i/
BcptlfrlAw *
The PHARMACY,
Cor. Cotton Ave. and Forsyth 8t.
I carry as fine and varied a stock of
Drugs, Chemicals,
Standard Patent Medicines,
and Imported Toilet Goods
as can be found. I am not under enormous expenses and can sell you goods and
fill your
PRESCRIPTIONS
at reasonable rates. Give me a call and save money.
W. O. RUSSELL, Proprietor.
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 Jogs in the rear, which will be shipped to any
part of the United States and Georgia.
B-ptlMAw
SEND HIM YOUR ORDERS.
T. M. Allen. E. Taylor.
REAL ESTATE.
* , To Quick Purchasers, Two
T.E. Allen.
In small films. - Part Cash. Good terms.
Several Cottages to rent
TW00 ,l B Jii:tENAffAYfc5)|}^igp.