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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECOJRDER; SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1891. THE BREAKFAST TABLE ITEMS OF INTEREST SPECIALLY PRE PARED FOR HASTY READERS. ye.terdar'a Dolngi In Fnnxsnt para graphs—Some Snap Shot, by the Bepor- tortnl Camera—What Waa (Mine no l» Town Told In Briefest Manner. He thkes to water like a duck, Can breast tbe foaming tide; Bat like the duck, Impervious. No water gete Inside. We can furnish yon with the finest metallic eases and cloth goods In town. Orders for our new hearse left at store or Prince Bros'. Hawkins & Loving. The advance agent of Hilton Nobles was in the city yesterday, patting np posters. Thanksgiving day at the A. L. I. fair was spent' quietly. A. fair attendance was in the hall and the booths did spanking good business. Synchronized time will be the stand ard 90th meridian time. The Western- Unton will make connections, insuring to Americus absolute accuracy |lu her timetables. The managers of tbe A. L. L fair wtll auction off the large and splendid variety of exhibits, and tbe articles tlint will pass under the hammer will inspire some lively bidding. The Superior Court devoted yesterday to hearing claim cases argued. The court will consume the today in setting the calendar, and on Monday will re sume tbe trial of several Important civil cases. Chsrlie Schuart the butcher, killed the largest hog on record in Sumter county. It tipped > tbe beam at 687 pounds, and the bam weighed 47 pounds. This hog is large enough to take the edge off of tbe appetite of a hyena. Two Sootcb "birds of passage" are in the city, giving the sidewalk gentry doses of "linked Jsweetness long drawn out," on Scotoh bag-pipes This music is quite a refreshing departure from the “Italle man” and his wheezy band- organ. The first special train over the Sam road from Montgomery to Amerions rolled into the depot here last Thursday evening at 11 o’clock. In a very short time a regular schedule will be in force and a through passenger and freight servloe will bo installed. Mr. W. R. ’ Hansford of Tub Times- Rkcobdeb, received some fine oblokens yesterday, the first of the variety that have been seen in Americus. They are black Langshans and are of the pure Paragon strain, and are prize winners. It la worth your while to visit his yard on Spring street and tee them. Clifford Ford, a little colored girl, stole.84 from a colored woman Tuesday last. She went to the bouse to sell some greens, and noticing where tbe woman got the money to pay for the greens, watched for an opportunity, and when the woman went out in tbe yard to her washing she slipped in and stole the money. Travelers may learn a lesson from Mr, C. D. Cone, a prominent attorney of Parker, Dakota, who says; "I never leave home wfthaut taking a bottle ef Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Dfar- rhma Remedy with me, and on many oc casions have run with it to the relief of some suflerer and nave never known it to fall.” For sale by W. 0. Russell, Amerions, Ga. OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. REGULAR MEETING. Arnuene Ribboeene, Chenll Bods, Canvas, Pompons for 8 full line Ohina Silk Scarfs, goods can be foniid at Mrs. F. M. on Cotton avenue. novlS- Bama and a these May’s u-m Notice is hereby given that by action of the Demoeratte'Exeoutlve Committee of the city of American, the primary eleetion for Aldermen heretofore ap pointed for Tuesday, November 20th, has been postponed until Wednesday, December 3d/1881. John Windsor, novSddtd Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. Ladies, have you priced those novell suits at Allen’s since be has mark* them down. They have got to 00. Call early. - - A full line of library and pedestal lamps and fixtures sold at reasonable prices at Do. Eldbidob’s Drug Store. THE Avera grocery THE PERFECTION GROCERS. Council Chamber, Amebicub, Ga., November 23, 1891. Present—Mayor Felder, Aldermen Bivins, Logan, Williams, Davenport and Williford. Absent—Alderman Wheatley. Minutes of last meeting-read and confirmed. The following report waa received and adopted: To tbe Honorable Mayor and City Council We, the Flnanoe Commute, In tbe matter of extension of tbe compulsory sewerage connection llmlte referred to os, recommend that the said limits be extended so as to In olnde tbe following street#, vis: From Jef ferson street down Lee, on both sides to Col. lege street, From Jefferson street down Jackson to College street, on both sides. Finn street on o-oth sides. Taylor street on both aides from Rees Park to Lee street Cbnrcb street on both eldee from Hinkle to Dudley street. Prince street on both sldee from Lamar to Cburch street. Lamar atreet from Prince to Dudley etreeL College street from Bartow to Forrest stteet on both sides. Rnssell alley from Forrest to Hampton on both sides, Ws recommend that tbe time glvea to property owners on tbe above streets for connoting wltb the sanitary sewerage be fixed on March 1st, 1883. On motion it was ordered that notice of the above extension be published for thirty days. The building committee submitted re port reoommendtng that a janitor be employed for the city hall. Beport re ceived and adopted, and the committee was instructed to reoommend a suitable person, and report price for wbioh same ean be had. The street committee was granted farther time on petition of Messrs. Csin * Brown. The ordinance introduced by Alder man Williford at a former meeting amending section 272 of tbe eity code so as to prohibit the riding of bieyole’s on any sidewalk in the eity, was taken np and adopted. Oo motion of Alderman Davenport the active members of the Americas Light Infantry were exempt from street tax when a certified Ust of said mem bers is filed with the Clerk and Treas urer. Alderman Williford offered the follow ing resolution which was adopted: Resolved, That the antborttles of' tbe TiMfs-RxookbBB, Americas Steam Laun dry, ana Mr, James Smith he requested to moderate the blowing of the eteam wblstlos connected with their respective depart ments. His Honor tbe mayor was authorized to make deed deed to county commit- sloners for strip of land sold them. The request of Americus Baptist Chnrel^ through Bey. A. B. Campbell and Mr. T. Wheatley for use of city hall was granted. The ordinance Introduced by Alder man Logan In regard to drilling of freight trains and keeping open of fruit stands on the Sabbath day, was taken up end a motion to adopt same was lost." The following bills were ordered paid : Central Railroad Company 850.90#840.74 and 81; Morgan Tison, 84; Floyd Stev ens, 88.76; bsnds grading Lee street, 806.60; hands on water-works, 816.70; Nelson Bright, ^10; T. F. Gatewood, 8112.60; Lott Warren, 8H2.60; Americus Construction Company, 867.27, 831 84, 806.05 and 81. Bills referred: U. S. Lockett * Son. 810; J.W. Harris, 826.30. Application of Mayo A Stanford for transfer of restaurant and fish license to L. F. Kinard was granted. Application of C. A. McElroy for trans fer of fish license to Will Glover was granted. Connell adjourned. D. K. Brinson, City Clerk. * Csllod Meeting. . Council Cbaubbb, Americus, Ga., November 24,1891. Present—Mayor Felder, Aldermen Bivins, Davenport, Wheatley and Wil- Absent—Aldermen Logan and Willi ford. Meeting called for the purpose of con sidering the proposition of Ur. Jackson In’iegard to placing mattings on the floors of the several offices and council room, etc. On motion it was agreed that the same be covered. And a committee consist ing of Aldermen Williams, Bivins, Wheatley and Davenport waa appointed to take tbe matter in charge, with au thority to aeb Council adjourned. D. K. Brinson, City Clerk. "Come so roes” and look at those evening gloves at Allen’s in 8,12,16 and 20 button. PERSONAL MENTION. at Cheap Cloths. Going onto! tbe Merchant Tailor bus! ■■■■■■■■■ pants goods, and patterns for whole suits, linings and trimmings. This is a splendid chance for parlies who know how to makeup men’s cloths, or such who desire a fine suit or pants cheap. By bnying the cloth at cost you can have it mule up very reasonable somewhere else in town. jCari. J. Schneider, 314 Lamar street. nov.2<hfit. The Amerions Jewelry Company’s store will be closed during the day, but will be open early Friday morning, And will he pleased to have you call and in spect their stock. Mr. C. M. Desn of Atlanta la in the city. Miss Hattie Clark Is visiting In Smith- villa. Dupont Guerry, Esq, of Macon la in the city. Miss -Lillian Bolton is visiting in Smith rills, H. R. Wilcox, Esq, of Atlanta is in in the eity. Mr. E. A. Torbert, of Columbus, Ga., is in the city. Mr. Thornton of Preston spent yester day in the eity.' Col. F. A. Hooper went down to Lees burg last night. G. W. Warwick of Smithville is the Allen House. Mrs. John Bertllng of Smithville Is visiting In the city. Mr. John W. Jordan, Jr., of Atlanta is visiting in tbe city. Mr. C. S. Crawford of Benna Vista was in the city yesterday. Mrs. N. M. MeNabb of Atlanta Is vis iting relatives in the city. Mr. John L. Tyr of Atlanta is auto graphed at the Allen Honse. Mrs. Frank Stanton of Atlanta is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cawood. Mr. J. T. Lester of Macon, a popular commercial tourist, Is In the city. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Reese Of Bnena Vista spent yesterday In Americas, Mrs. R. E. McAfee of Smithville I* at tending the A. L. I. fair In Amerions. Dr. M. D. Shelton, of S&lem, Ala., Is in the oity, visiting friends and relatives. Mr. G. O. Loving returned from a visit to his parents in Colquitt, Ga, yester day. Mr. John M. Green of Atlanta, pros! dent of tbe Americas Guano Company is in the city. Mrs. Joe Marshall, formerly of Amer icus, but now of Savannah, it visiting Dr. Westbrook here. Commissioner Fort and Mrs. Fort spent the week in Atlanta. They i turned last night after a pleasant trip. Mr. J. Duke Murray, advanee agent for Milton Nobles, who plays et the opera honse December 3, was In the city yes terday. Mr. George C Cummings, represent ing the Southern Soda Works, of Nash ville, Tenn , Is here In the Interest of his company. Mr. J. C. Little president of the Lonis- ville & Wadley railroad, and Mrs. Little are visiting Mrs. W. H. Morgan at her home on Brooklyn Heights. Hr. Bloom Brown of 'Amerions wai In the olty, Monday last, a guest of tbe Burton House. He is as handsome as ever, and we are ever glad to meet him. —Cordelean. Col. W. L. Glessner will canvass Ohio in tbe interest of Savannah’s harbor. Major Glessner has done great good for this state by his numerous tripe to tbe Northwest—Cordelean. Mrs. Wm. J. Turrell of Ponghkeepsie, N. Y., bss arrived in our eity,. and will spend the winter as usual, with her niece, Mrs. D. K. Brinson, 214 eorner of Barlow and Taylor streets. Mr. Ahdrew Jackson of Buena Vista, was In the eity yesterday. Mr. Jackson Is marshal of his town, and was recently, involved In trouble with Mr R. P, Butt, which resulted In tbe death of the latter. A party, comprising Messrs. G. P. Bell, Emmet Bolton, E. P. Harris, Tom Bell and Julian Cawood, left yesterday for Smithville, where they attend an elegant ball to be given by Mr. and Mrs E. M. Hearsay. Mr. Sam Hawkins is on a visit to borne, remaining hi Ameriona until to day, when he returns to Maooh to i sume bis studies. Mr. Hawkins It bright young man and will win sneeess In whatever calling he may ohoose. The many friends of Mr. G. W. Glover will be glad to know that bis interesting family have returned from Atlanta, and will again take up their residence in their old home. Miss Georgia Glover Is a great favorite In society, and her many friends will rejoice to know of her return. Master Carr still remains at business college where be is winning golden opin ions from hie tutors. This young man wilt enter holiness soon and The Times- Recordxr prodiets a successful future tor him. AN ECHO OF A It Is Precious. Tfll)R EYESIGHT. Therefore, it -behooves every one troubled in any way with defective vision to have it cor rected. Weak eyes, hpadache after reading, inflamed’ lids, or eyes running water after read ing are symptoms of defective vision. To anyone suffering with cross eyes, near sighted ness or any symptom of defec tive vision, we invite them to come in and have their eyes examined. We charge noth ing for examination. Resp. Thompson & Anderson, Hotel Windsor Jewelers. ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN. FOB SAXsB OB HUNT. E, the self appointed, yet, sincere and careful guardians of the people’s household expenses, do hereby proclaim the appropriateness of the Thanksgiving season, and Whereas, While the immutable laws of Supply & De mand* have reduced the marketable value of our most staple productions; still, we have been enabled to leduce the prices on the most staple articles of consumption, and so with the wail of cotton at 7c. (you hear the echo.) Tumblers, 3c. each —surely for every bitter there is a sweet, and Whereas, While the Protectionists of the classes have increased the duty ou tin over 120 per cent., we the Protectors of the masses, have lowered the tariff you have been used to ou tin, and, while ye Custom House officials proclaim duty increased $2.20 on tin for (comes the echo) “Sweeping reduc tions on tinware at the Peoples’ Artesian Confer,” and Whereas, While with these grey and sombre mornings comes the winters winds, the biting frosts and shivering shakes, ’till one’s frozen mind almost congeals, and icy thoughts displace warm regards; still then there is provided for you all a line of stoves and heaters, whose brightness and warmth will dispel the dreariest chills ot existence and per vade your being with a warm thankfulness as will echo back compliments of tbe season to Artesian Corner Stores, and Whereas, We have proclaimed the appropriateness of the season to all, we commend it to quiet thought and consideration. Be ye thankful for the favors you receive, and if you are wrong in doing this; then, we are with you too. Given under our roof, this 422nd of Lamar street. BUTLER & BERRY his 1 sdies, Allen’s is the piece for fancy goods and all kinds material for fancy work. Stamping neatly done by noT-22-lw Mm. F. M. Mat. Mr. William T. Prico, a Justice of the Peace, at Rfebland, Nebraska, was con fined to bis bed last winter with a se vere attack of lumbago; but a thorough application of ChamberlafD’i Pain Balm enabled bim to get up and go to work. Mr. Price says: "The Remedy cannot be recommended too highly.” Let any one troubled with rheumatism, neural gia or lame back give it a trial and they will be of tbe same opinion. 60 cent bottles for sale by W. C. Russell, Ameri cus, (ia, novl-lm. — 1 I understand you to say that 1 could get single and split zephyr, Ger mantown and Saxony wool at Allen’s? Why, of course; any shade you like? Now is tbe season to plant your onions. Call at Dr. Eld ridge's and bay yonrsets. Grand Show Opel In front of Allen House where you can call at all times and find fresh fish of all kinds, oysters received daily, fruit of all kinds on hand; candies, crackers and cheese, fresh and fine. Call and see us. lm McELROY BROS. Proclamation. Upon authority of the mayor and city oonnoll at rezniar meeting assembled. I hereby sits notice that on Wednesday, De* cemberlSth next, an election for three at- • nen will be held at the pity Hall a. ericas. Os. Tha polls will open i o’clock a. X. and close at 4 o’clock r. inly those who arc qualified to vote lor umbers of tbe lexlttature and who have aid all taxes legally Imposed by the city rlU be permitted to vote. J. B. FELDER, Mayor. November 18,’ 91. < ABB OT T S/y' sunioR® 4W0 warts’ 1 PAIN. For sale by tbe DAVENPORT DRUG COMPANY Ameriona, Ga. DOMESTIC - COAL! For Sale this Season. 1 shall be prepaired tofurnlab a high grade Lump Coal for Grate purposes, in any quantity this|fall and winter. b. R.lSIMS. Sept. 3, tf Notice of Dissolution. Notice 1h hereby given that the firm of Martin * Lewis hatlhMday been dtnnolved by mutual consent, R. M. isewtu withdraw* from the firm. The bnaines^ will bt*continu ed by W. M. Martin, who ratal me all the an* *etM and assume* ail the liabilities of *aid drm. • 1’bU October*/Uh. MU. W, M» Makti ocl31 lawtw K. M. Lkwih. Notice —. .. ia.ua.. b hours of a«|e on Friday, the 2Uo day of No vember MM. One red cow. marked with a crop In the right asr, a crop and swallow fork in the lef! •ar. gold to pay the expense of Impounding Woven!brrglri, 18M. A.P. LINGO, We are encouraged with our Wholesale business from' the post year’s experience, which has been to some extent experimental for Americus, and honccforth wo may be classed as a Wholesale and Retail house, whore the public will be served with the best and most reliable products at the very closest prices, from 5c. worth of salts up to any wholesale quantity. Bnying now largely, we are enabled to sell closer. We otter a large stock of the following articles: 11ST CHRISTMAS GOODS. Cut Glass Bottles, all sizes ; Plush goods, Leather goods, Toilet Sets in wood, Smoker’s Sets, etc. In Patent and Proprietary Medicines. s. s. i*. pi jp. B. B. B. O.’ CJ. O. W. W. C. D. X>. e. Scott’s Emulsion, Brown’s Iron Bitters, Bearsfoot and Sarsaparilla, Lemon Elixir, 2 sizes, King’s Discovery, 2 sizes, , Simmons’ Liver Regulator,JJ5 Cuticura Remedies, Tutt’s Pills, Carter’s Little Liver Pills, Derma Lotion, 2 sizes, Stone’s Cod Liver Oil, Horsford’s Acid Phosphate, Barker’s Horse & Cattle P’d’rs Warner’s Safe Cure, AJWUlUtl AJI1AU| 4 J) If MVi U b/RIW VUAWj Perry Davis’ Pain Killer, 2 s’zs King’s Royal Germateur. And many others. In Rubber Goods. Fountain Syringes, holding from pint to one gallon. A ;ood family Syringe, from 75c. to $2.50. Water Bottles, olding from a pint to one gallon. Nipples, Nursing Bottles and Fittings. I3XT I*JE3Bl.^ ,, XJ:ME3!F?.Trr Lazzell's Odors, Perelan Bou , Crab Apple Blossom, “ U8 O0H * ’ ( Lunborg's Perfumes, I Edeina, I Swiss Lilac, [Goya Lily. City Mantis:. La Belle Cologne, 3 sizes, I SOAPS. A very large assortment of Pear’s, Fel’s and others. THERMOMETERS. [Fever Thermometers, Urinometers, Lactometers,'“Old Probabilities.” SEED. Garden, Field and Flower seed, Onion sets. PAI1NTTS. Oils, Varnishes, Colors in]Oil, Paint-Brushes. Toilet Articles. Combs, Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail-Brushes, Face Powders. POCKET KNIVES, SCISSORS,| EYE-CLASSES. We bottle very largely colognes, castor oil, turpentine^ Bateman’s Drops, paregoric, laudanum, spirits camphor, ex*'* tract lemon, extract vanilla (from best beans) and many other preparations. We solicit your patronage. Respectfully. 322 Lamr St. DAVENPMT MM!