THE AME1CUS DAILY TIMES-RCO.RDER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1891.
U\t ANGEL OF DEATH
TOUCHES INTO ETERNAL 3ILENCE
THE HEART
Of One of iho Xott Promlno.it and Bril
liant Cltlieno of (oatbwect ti«-rtl»-*nd
den Death of Bon. Kd|ar O. Slmioono at
HI* Horae la|Tbis City.
• Hon. Edgar <3. Simmons dead!
Tbia sad and startling Intelligence
spread rapidly yesterday shortly after IS
o’clock, and was discredited until con
firmatory information was received.
Only on yesterday afternoon he was
mingling with bis friend* oe our streets
In apparently good health and buoyant
spirits, giving not the faintest ptemonl
tion of bis approaching end.
Wednesday afternoon on bis return to
hla home be complained 'of feeling
slightly unwell and retired early.
During the night once or twice be de
clared that he was feeling very badly,
but be regarded it as only a temporary
indisposition and not justifying medical
aid. ,
Yesterday shortly past 13 o'clock,
while lying in his bed, be was asked by
hiswi'eifhe intended going down to
dinner, but said that be would remain
in bed, requesting that his dinner be sent
him.
His wife bad scarcely entered the din
ing room when the family were alarmed
by sounds of a struggle coming from
overhead, and they rushed upstairs to
fiSd Hr. Simmons in a comatose condi
tion, and In a few moments after their
arrival he breathed his last, quietly and
apparently painlessly.
He had been occupied with the En-
quirer-Sun a few moments prior to his
death, and the paper lay by his side
when the family entered the room.
His death Is traoeable to a stroke of
apoplexy and was as sudden as it was
painless.
Hon. Edgar G. Simmons was born In
Crawford County, Ga., Hay 181852. His
father James H. Simmons was born in
the same county, and there spent the
greater portion of his life and followed
farming and merchandise, but in 1881
moved to Sumter county where he died.
His wife, Frances E. (Hollis) Simmons,
was bom in Monroe County, Ga. She
bore him six children, vix: Edgar G.,
Robert L., Minnie B., Alice, Walter C,
- and Arthur H„ -
Edgar G. Simmons, the eldest of tjiese,
was brought up In Crawford oounty, and
was educated at the State University at
Athens, Ga., from which he graduated
in 1871 with high honors. He then
taught school and studied law at the
same time, and In 1872 he was admitted
to the bar at Thomaston,; Ga., .where he
practiced his profession until 1875, when
be moved to Amerlcus, where he hasen
joyed a lucrative practice ever since and
was regarded as one of the county’s most
able practitioners.
In 1868 be was elected on the demo
cratic ticket from Sumter county to the
legislature, In which body be was quite
prominet and made a reputation as an
eloquent speaker.
He was re-elected in 1888, and served
his constituency with signal distinction.
October 15, 1873; he.was married to
Miss {.ucy Hollis, daughter of John F.
Hollis, of Marion county, Ga. To this
union have been boro five children, vis.
Howell B., Floyd, Susanna, Edgar and
Francis.
His life has been an Interesting and
eventful one, in good measure interwo
ven with the history of this city during
the years he has resided here.)
He was eminently a criminal lawyer,
possessing in an Illustrious m
every qualification or essentia] that con
tributes to win success in thi.s sphere of
legal activity.
His style of oratorical ability was hap
pily and admirably adapted to the re
quirements of a criminal court, and bis
most signal legal achievements have been
won in this department of justioe. Be
fore a Jury of twelve of his peers In the
eyes of the law, he appeared at his best,
developing powers that were at once
brilliant and Incomparable.
An Imperial master over the resources
of expression, his fiuenoy and versatility
were equally notable, and served him In
good stead on many an occasion when
I mpromptu efforts were In order.
In legislative balls his triumphs are
recorded in the archives of the state,
and are perfect models of forensic abil
ity. His tilt with Dr. Felton is still
fresh In the memory of his contempora
ries, and it was on that occasion that he
exhibited a faculty for the use of sar
casm and irony that wrested encomiums
from even his most bitter and cynical
enemies. ;
He launched forth into sustained
tights of eloquence that realized tbe
boldest efforts of a Toombs.
In hi* personal relations Hr. Simmons
was singularly pleasant and happy;
magnetio and generous he readily
formed friendships, enduring and con
stant.
His home life was peculiarly happy;
fond father and devoted husband, he
was at bis best when be gathered con
genial spirits around his hearth-stone
and lavished upon them the generous
offioes of hospitality, unstinted and spon
taneous.
Hr. Simmons was
and always worked with zeal and enthu
siasm for this organization, who made
him the custodian of many important
trusts and honors, all of which were
worn worthily.
His associates In law have been Judge
Allen Fort, Hr. Walter Simmons (de
ceased,) and Col. W. H. Kimbrough,
both of his surviving partners being men
of prominence and ability.
Hr. Simmons was a communicant of
the Baptist ohnrch and always professed
the most exalted opinion of religion and
its divine origin, and had the most un
faltering faith in tbe evangelical scheme
of redemption.
In the death of Hr. Simmons, the
state has lost one of its most brilliant
sons; society one of its brightest orna
ments; a home is robbed of an affection
ate father and devoted husband; a large
and ever-inoreasing {circle of friends^a
loyal and open-hearted companion and
sympathizer, and tbe bar one of its ablest
and most vigorous exponents,
“Life’s fitful fever over, lie rest well,’’
passing away, iu the prime of his years,
from a world of trouble, trial and disap
pointment into tbe great spiritual be
yond, where be goes to join the thou
sands who have gone before and the
thousands who will come after him.
To the grief-stricken family and rela
tives The Tiiies-Bxcokdxb tenders the
kindliest sympathies, believing that He
who notes the fall of a sparrow will ap
ply balm to their bruised and aohlng
hearts.
The funeral exercises will occur to
day from his late residence on Felder
street at 3 o’clock, and be wilt be in
terred with Masonic honors.
We oan't begin to tell you of all the
beautiful things we have that are suit
able for Christmas presents. Call and
them for yourselves.
Jambs Frickek So Rbo.
Toemrrs COMING EARLY.
fiOOii Fi/13 T* ZM‘‘-
The Tide of Northern Travel Setting In—
The Outlook.
The railroad officials report travel
sontb rapidly Increasing. It Is already
very heavy, and the trains going south
are crowded every day, chiefly by peo
ple who have winter places in Florida,
and who go there to spend the entire
season.
Those who are afraid toriskthe rigors
of a northern winter are also coming
south in considerable numbers.
A good many sportsmen are coming,
too. The soelety peoplo do not begin to
come down until after the holidays,
when, from about the middle of Jan
uary until the first of March, there Is a
regular exodus from the northern cities
southward.
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Drat fall to ••* "Jsrtualem.”
Two Old Cronies.
“Two Old Cronies,” which was pre
sented at the theater last night, before a
splendid audience, tickled every man
and woman In'the house,' It-was funny
without bolng vulgar, and It was smart
without being suggestive. It smacked
a good deal of the variety business, but
that Itself was so entertaining and clever
that the audience readily forgave it for
interfering with the somewhat flimsy
story of the play. U,J
Among the notable features of the pre
sentation were tbe pretty Spanish dances
of the Sisters Don, some excellent sing
ing by Hiss Fannie Bloodgood, who was
encored again and again, a bright bit of
noting by Mis* Ada Deaves, a love-lorn
young woman who was so charming that
everybody fell In love with her, and the
irrepressible *un Of Hie two oronlee
themselves—A1 Wilson and Ed J. Ilof-
fernan.—Worcester Spy.
Js* Shoffar, dr.
Yesterday Joe Shaffer Foster received
a money order from CapL Joe Shaffer,
now of Jacksonville, Fla., for twelve
dollars. Little Joe was “named for*'
Capt. Joe, who voluntarily obligated
himself to give little Joe one dollar per
month until he beoomes twelve years of
sge. He is now two and has a bank ac
count of twenty-four dollars. Capt Joe
writes that he is exceedingly happy over
the election of Crisp, and wishes that he
could be in Amerlcus to lend hla “feeble
voice” to hearty cheers that he knows
are being given by his Amerlcus friends
to their leader.
We have placed with us for sale a
Chlckering upright piano, good as new,
that can be bought for just half, price.
Cell early as It must be sold at once.
Jambs Frickbr St Bno.
Children's Day to Jarasalam.
To-morrow morning from 10 to 12
o'clock will be devoted chiefly to the
schoolchildren. Give the little ones a
dime and let them see this grand objeot
lesson in sacred history, it will be a les
son thoy will never forget.
Tax Katies.
I will call on the business men of the
city from 3 o’clock till night,* each day,
atil the 10th inst, for their taxes,
J. B. Duirx, Tax Collector.
BOOWING CANNON
WILL PROCLAIM- TO THE WORLD
AMERICUS’ JOY
At tit* Choice of Her DIstlsEalihsd gen,
Boa. Cha*. P. Crisp to the Speakership—
A Prosrmmm* Arrmsfed-Coinmlttses
Appointed—Open Your Purse Strings.
Amidst the roar of cannon, tbe flash
of fire works, the glad acclaim of a re
joiced people will testify their apprecia
tion of the choice of Hon. Charles F.
Crisp of Amerlcus to the second highest
dignity within tbe gift of the people.
It will be theTcrownlng event of this
congressional district; an occasion that
will be recalled with sensations of pride
and pleasure years ahead.
Crisp will be here!
That in itself is enough to give tbe
pledge,that the demon-ti *tinn will be all
that can we wished frr I-.
Yesterday afternoon iu pursuance of
call of the chairman, Col. A. 8. Cutts,
the committee met and prepared for
action.
On motion of Secretary W. T. Lane,
the committee proceeded to business.
On motion of Mayor Felder a commit
tee of three, consisting of CoL A. S.
Cutts, Mayor Felder and W. T. Lane,
were to ascertain when Speaker Crisp
would be at home
On motion of Judge Clarke, Secretary
W. T. Lane was instructed to ascertain
when Hr. J. E D. Shipp could meet the
committee. Mr. Shipp wired that he
would have been present at this meet
ing, but was providentially hindered.
Off motion, Captain Adderton, chair
man of the senatorial committee In Sum
ter connty, was invited to a seat with
bommjttee
” On motion of Mr. D. C. N. Burk baiter,
a committee consisting of Hayor Felder,
H. D. Gatewood, N; A, Ray, G. D,
Wheatley and W. M. Hawkes was ap
pointed on general arrangement.
A committee on finance consisting of
Williams, chairman; ; Prince, Calloway
and Borkbalter was appointed.
The chairman was seen by a Times-
Recordeb reporter, and was asked wbat
plans would be devised to seeure funds
enough to warrant the demonstration
and insure its success.
“It is the intention of the finance com
mittee to solioit contributions from the
citizens of Amerlcus and the people of
the Third Georgia congressional district
I want it distinctly understood that this
is no Ideal demonstration, but 'it is
demonstration in honor of Speaker Crisp
shared in by his constituency throughout
the Third Georgia district.
“What is tbe minimum sum neces
sary?” .
‘We must have at . the very lowest
possible figure $1,000 and all collected in
exoesa of this sum will, of oourse, add to.
theeoope of tbe demonstration.”
“What are the proposed- plans regard
ing the programme of the night?”
“Of oourse it is not yet definitely de
cided on what the exact programme
will be but it Is certain that pyrotechnic
displays and similar features will enter
largely into tbe demonstration.
“Will there be a banquet?”
“Yes, I suppose there will be, and if
so it will be a gorgeous affair.”
“What programme have you adopted
regarding the collection of contribu
tions?” J J : i '
“In the first place those contributing
must pay down in cash their contribu
tion, In order to avoid tire usual diffi
culty experienced in collecting promised
contributions. It Is expected that the
citizens will answer in a liberal, manner
this appcaL So far as contributions
from the counties comprising the 3rd
Georgia congressional distriot are con
cerned they can be sentdireotly tome
or can be entrusted to the chairmen of
the democratic committees of the various
counties In tbe district, who oan forward
them to me. We do not expect to en
counter any difficulties in collecting an
ample sum and expect all to contribute
liberally to this demonstration, making
it an occasion worthy Amerjcus and the
man in whose honor it is given."
Have you *** n “Jsnualemf"
A Successful Operation.
Ur*. Wise snd Jowcrs of the Plains
performed, on Wednesday last, one of
tbe most difficult operations known to
tbe profession. A dwarf negro girl,two
and a half feet high, and about 22 yoars
old was the patt ent, and it became neo-
essary to have the caesarean operation
performed. The child and mother are
both; doing well. The child weighed
seven pounds. This is said to be the
only Instance in Georgia that such an
operation has been performed and both
mother and child lived. Dre, Wise and
Sowers are highly complimented for their
successful treatment of this case
Tbs Golden City.
The great City of Jerusalem exhibi
tion is drawing large crowds of delighted
visitors daily, and It is practically “the
talk of the town.” Last night nearly
three hundred people dropped into the
tent on court house square, and It is safe
to say that not one of the number came
out regretting hit visit To-morrow tbe
exhibition wUl be-open in tbe morning
from 10 to 12, and from 1 to 10 p. m.
Special arrangements will be made to
interest tbe school children during tbe
morning. Send the little ones between
tbe hours of 10 and 12.
Pure wines, brandies and whiskies for
medicinal use, sold at
Da. lunnms’s Drug Store.' 1 at
| For your toilet powders, toilet creams,
I and in fact all toilet^preparations, call
Da. Klubi doe's.
BASEBALL LEAGUE
And Americas Wl 1 B* In It-A Bis En-
terpriw,
Mr. J. J. Kelley, tbe champion base
ball totter, paid the sanctum of The
Times-Recorder a pop-call yesterday
evening, and was interrogated about the
success he had met with in his efforts to
organize a league and inoor.jorate Amer-
icus in it.
“So far,', says Mr. Kelly, “I have not
met with but meager success, because I
have not got around among tbe busi
ness men and baseball players, but I
hope to do so to m->rrow and do not
anticipate any trouble In accomplishing
my ends.”
“You see,” continued Hr. Kelley,
“unless I receive sufficient encourage
ment, I cannot organize the league, and
I tee no reason why the south should
not boast as fine an association as does
tbe west and north.
“Some seven or eight clubs will con
stitute a league and league games will be
played, affording lovers of the great na
tional sport an opportunity of gratify
ing their appetite for this pastime.”
Hr. Kelly has a superb record as a
baseballist and is a familiar figure In all
baseball circles north of the Mason and
Dixon line. He began his professional
baseball career with the Lowell, Hass.,
club in the year 1882. In 1883 he played
with Lynn; in 1884 with Haverall; in
1885 with Salem; in 1880 with Bangor;
in 1887- with St Johns; in 1888 with
Gardner; in 1888 with Portland; in 1800
with Jamestown; in 1801 with Lowell.
His individual record last Season was,
basehits 270, fielding 800.
For Kins Hundred Mils*.
Southwest Georgia not only supplies
speaker’s to the house of representa
tives, but it offers unsurpassed induce
ments to emigrants of every clime .to
come and feast on the vqry fat of the
land.
On Saturday last a travel-stained
stranger, Hr. Aldrich by name, an old
resident of Clyde, O., sixty miles west of
Sandusky, drove up'into Andersonville,
Ga., having driven over 000 miles in a
one-horse wagon to find a homey in
Southwest Georgia. The horse making
the trip is a splendid French animal and
arrived in perfect condition after mak
ing the trip In eight weeks.
Dr. Aldribh is now on the outskirts of
paradise, and will enter the gates a*
soon as he reaches Amerieus.
OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK.
Don*t fall to Me “Jerusalem.*
Funeral Notice.
-The funeral servioes of Mrs. J. E.
French of Richland will take place this
morning at 0 o’olook at Oak Grove cem
etery. The following gentlemen are re
quested to sot ss pall bearers: John C.
Nicholson, H. C. Davis, W. S. Brown, J.
A. Davenport, J. T. Stallings, W. C.
Wright. Pall bearers will meet at the
•tore of D. B. Hill at 8 o’clock sharp.
Kunsral Katies,
The friend, and acquaintances of Hr.
and Hrs. E. G. Simmons, Judge and Mrs
Allen Fort and Col. and Hrs, B. P. Hoi-
lie are Invited to attend the funeral of
Hr. E. G. Simmons at his late residence
on Felder street at 3 o’clock this after
noon; The pall bearers are requested to
meet at 2:30 p. m. at the (tore of Hr. D
B. Hill.
Kotlas.
The Amerioas Lodge, Ho. 13, F. and
A. H , are ordered to meet at their lodge
at 2 o’clock eharp, to prepare . for the
burjakof Brother E, G. Simmons with
Kasontb honors. *
' L. J. Blalock,
Senior Warden.
Isn't it-about time to look about for
Christmas presents? Call and see what
an elegant line we havA '
James Fbicebk * Bno.
„ From Obis.
The new* of the selection of Congress
man Crisp for speaker of the national
house was received by the Findlay de
mocracy with every manlfeetion of ap
plause and delight A large majority of
the party here were In favor of Hr.
Crisp because they believed he would
make a better presiding offieer than Mr.
Mills. No question of party policy en
tered into the discussion as between the
two men —Findlay, O, Courier.
Absolutely Pure.
A cream of tartar baking powder. Hlqbsst
of all la laavealBC •tmartb-—(aNMMKNM
States OovsrnmsntTood Report.
apglS wlyr
Oranges! Oranges!
W, V. Thompson, appreciating the hard
lues, has taken ont license to peddle oranges
H.ul prep ire to furnlih them from hla wagon
at the boose of every citizen at a price that
comes near, at least, a charity. Ownings
grove )o Florida, enables him to do this.
These are uot the soar orange* that have
been on this tnarkel, bat of first-class va
riety and sweet. Any one overlooked In the
round can leave orders at W. T. Avera and
111 be supplied. W. W. THOMPSON.
DeclO-dlw
^ Black and colored Faille Francaise, #1.25 and #1.60 quality
Every .suit we have in the house will be offered regard
less of all former prices. 6
One lot Bedford Cords, #1.15 quality, at 98c.
One lot 4<>in. all wool Henriettas. 65c quality at 49c.
Entire lot 90c silk finish wool" Henriettas, grand line of
shades, 75c.
Entire lot of our finest #1 and #1.25 46-in Henrietta cloth
at 98c.
100 dress patterns containing 8 yds of double width flannel
suiting, sold heretofore at #3 a pattern, will be closed out at
#1.49 per suit.
1000 yds 38-in. wool Henrietta cloth, 35c quality at 26c.
1000 yds 50c Henriettas at 37 l-2c.
1000 yds 60c Henriettas at 46c.
Our entire lot of #1 and #1.25 46-in serges offered at 89c
Our 85c Serges at 62 l-2c.
1000 yds splendid half wool wide Cashmeres, such as a great
many houses ask you 26c -for, will be offered at 15c.
100 beautiful cotton serge suits, something entirely new, at
#1.25 suit.
500 yds 10c Dress Ginghams, 7 l-2c.
New lot Velvet Cretonnes for curtains and upholstery, 35c
quality, at 25c yard.
1000 yds 10c Bleaching, 12 yds for #1,
500 yds Canton Flannel, worth 12 l-2c. at 9 3-4c.
200 fine extra large Damask Towels at 15c.
One lot Damask Towels worth 40c at 25c.
Beautiful lot Napkins, worth #1, at 75c.
One lot splendid spreads, worth #1.25, at 95c. -
One lot #2.25 quality at #1.65.
SPECIAL. One beautiful lot of Ladies’ Kid Gloves,
worth 75c to #1, will be offered at 59c.
One lot undressed Kids, new goods and beautiful colors at
63c.
Our entire stock of Biarritz Gloves, sold at #1.25 will be
offered at 98c.
1000 pairs of Onyx aud Heemsford Dye Black Hose,
worth 35c to 40c, at 25c; the finest value you have ever seen.
bne lot fast black misses’ and boys’ Ribbed Stockings,
worth 25c, at 15c.
98c. We have reduced our #1.25 quality Black Broad
cloths to 98c.
At 49c we show the prettiest all wool 40-inch Henrietta in
in this country—really worth 65c.
At 69c we offer you a quality worth 75c.
69c buys our 85c goods.
75c buys our 90c quality.
89c buys our #1 quality.
98c buys our #1.25 quality.
#1.12^ buys our #1.50 quality.
At 62 l-2c we will sell our 85c Serge.
At 45c we will offer a magnificent line of black stripes,
worth richly, 62 l-2c.
Our #1.25 silk warp Henriettas at 98c.
Our #1 Serges, 46-mches, at 89c.
Big lot of snort length Black Goods at a sacrifice.
Handkerchiefs. Beautiful embroiderd handkerchiefs,
usually sold at 20c, will be offered at 10c.
Better goods at 12 1-2 and 15c.
At 25c we will show without doubt the choicest goods ever
offered in Amerieus.
Handkerchiefs from 25c dozen to $1.50 each.
Magnificent line of silk handkerchiefs at. 25c, worth 40c.
Beautiful Chiffon handkerchiefs at 62 l-2c to #1.60 each.
Cloaks. Most any garment in our stock at jnst a little
over half price. They must be sold. -
Splendid gray Blankets at #1.25, worth #1.75.
Good gray goods at #1.26, #1.50, #1.75, #2 and #2.50.
At #2, #2.25, #2.50 and #3 we are showing splendid values.
The prettiest blankets at #4.98 we have ever had.
Buggy Robes, new lot.
BigTot of Comforts from 76c to #2 each.
Ladies’ and Children’s Underwear. Women’s
splendid ribbed Vests, worth 40c, at 24c.
Lot ladies' ribbed Vests at 49c, formerly sold at 75c.
Boautiful goods at 98c, #1.25 and #1.38.
Children’s goods from 25c up.
We have a Dig lot of children's ribbed Pantalets, odd sizes
and broken lots at half price.
Gents* Furnishings.—We are determined to sell every
piece of Woolen U nderwear in the house if price will move them
Gents’ undervests, heretofore 65c, will ce offered at' 45c.
Gents’ Undervests, 90c quality at 62 l-2c.
Gents’ Undervests, $1.25 quality at 98c.
Gents’ Undervests, #1.50 quality at $1.18.
Gents’ Undervests, #1.75 and #2.00 quality at #1.49.
Remember these are all fresh ana new, and cannot be
matched in Amerieus. ’ .
100 pairs gents’ wool.Sox,>40c quality at 25c. Beautiful
tans and grays:
Night Snirts will be thrown out on the counter and sold
from 45c to #1.60 each. No such bargains ever seen here.
Our entire stock laundried and unlaundried Shirts at New
York prices.
Beautiful lot of pleated bosom unlaundried Shirts, #1.00
quality at 55c.
Curtains.—Lacecurtains, 3 1-4 yards long, #1.75 quality,
will be offered at #1.19. Lace curtains, formerly #2.00, at
#1.49. -Lace curtains, formerly #2.60 to #3.00, at #1.98.
Chenille curtains reduced irt price. , .
Big lot window shades. Prices way under anybody 1*
Amerieus. v
Wheatley & Ansley,
423 JACKSON ST.,
AMERICUS, GA.
