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amerkts times-recorder.
VOLUME 1
AMERICUS,,GEORGIA, TDEBDAY, DECEMBER 15,-1891.
NUMBER213
AT THE BAR OF JUSTICE.
BASGOM MYRICK, ESQ.,
Editor Times-Recorder,
Amerious, Ga.
My Dear Sir:—We have been too muoh
rushed in attending to the wants of our cus
tomers to write any extensive advertisement
for your Sunday morning’s issue. But please
say for us to the good people of our city and
country that for the next 10 days we shall
offer the most unprecedented Bargains in
Ladies’ and Misses’ Wraps of all kinds. Our
stock is very comprehensive, embracing every
desirable style worn this season, and we will
refuse no reasonable offer to close out any
thing in the entire line before Christmas.
We beg you to say also, we have just
opened several new cases of White and Col
ored Blankets, all of which we are going to
sell very Cheap,
Our best bargain in the lot consists of
100 pairs White Lamb’s Wool, extra size
11-4 Blanket#, with tinted borders, at $5.00
per pair, which we. guarantee cannot be
matched in the market for less than $7.50
per pair. Our “Woodbury,” 10-4 extra size
White Blanket, at $3.00 per pair, we guaran
tee the equal of any Blanket in the market at
$4.50 per pair.
This is all we want to say at present.
5Vill “come again” when we have more time.
Yours truly,
GEO. D. WHEATLEY,
Lee Street and Cotton Avenue
AN INTERESTING AND COMPLICATED
TRIAL YESTERDAY.
Som. Knotty L*x»l T.clinlc.IlUt. Are Ar-
IMWmnl Lively Tllt.-A Cut That
I. Fu-Reachlng In IU Eflects-Under a
T wo Hundred Dollar Bond.
Justice of the Peace Graham held an
interestingcourt yesterday, one replete
with many novel features. The court
room was crowded with Interested spec
tators and standing space was at a: pre
mium.
A Justice court ordinarily Is crowded
full of lively incidents and bumorouE de
velopments, and again, It Is the prelude
to some prolonged and fiercely contested
legal battles.
Yesterday afternoon was signalized by
the trial of an assault with Intent to
murder case, that evolved many puzzling
points that taxed the ingenuity of the
the counsel on the opposing sides.
It seems that Mr. Harper, a son-in
law of Mr. L. G. Hudson, who is a prom
inent planter, swore out a warrant
against John Wingate, charging him
with assault with intent to murdot on
the person of Mr. Hudson. |
Wingate was given a preliminary hear
Ing yesterday before Justice Graham.
Colonel Hixon was for the plaintiff,
while Judge Ansley represented the de
fendant.
The trouble arose from a disousslon
that occurred in Amerious last Friday
over 60 cents interest that Hudson
charged on an account he held against
Davo-Wingate.
John Wingate, Dave Wingate and
one or two others, were in Mr. Hlxon’s
office Friday evening when a heated con
troversy arose between Dave Wingate
andHudson,,whleh culminated in Win
gate drawing his knife, but was dis
armed by Hudson.
After this, evidence showed that John
Wingate had carried Dave aside and ' de
clared his intention of “standing by him
in the matter."
Here's a queer proceeding!
No sooner did the gentlemen leave the
office, than Mr, Hndson and Dave Win
gate went off in a buggy John bringing
up the rear.
Mr. Hixon used this fact to swear that
a conspiracy was afloat and that Hudson
was the victim who was inveigled Into a
trap for foul purposes.
Everything adduced went conclusively
to show that Mr. Tom Bivins struok
Hudson, sines Dave Wingate testified
that Bivins has defiantly asserted that
he not only struck Hudson, but would
do it again.
The tenor of the evidence went to
show that Hudson, after arriving at bis
home, some ten miles from Amerioas,
was prevailed on to continue os far os
the house of Mr. Horton, some five
miles further, by John and Dave Win.
gate.
After leaving Horton’s house and pro
ceeding a abort distance he was assault
ed. - The night was very dark and he
,was unable to recognize his assailants.
However, the fact that John Wingate
followed Hudson out of tne door of
Horton’s house was strong ciroumston-
cial evidence.. t
Hudson was knocked senseless with
some hard weapon, presumably a pair of
knucksl
It would be superfluous to detail the
various evidence, some according and
and some conflicting,
John Wingate, when put on the stand,
denied all knowledge of the affair and
declared that Hudson and Bivins were
wrangling, and that Bivins struok him a
playful liek on the breast.
That playful liek eame near costing
Hudson his life if it was the one that
broke bis nose and otherwise bunged
him np.
Judge Ansley and Col. Hixon both
made able arguments pro and con, and
the case was submitted to Justloe Gra
ham for his' decision.
Graham, after sifting the faets thor
oughly, decided to put the defendant
under a $200 band to a nswer the charge
preferred against him.
Bivins will also bo arrested, and pos
sibly Dave Wlngste.
ASAD DEATH.
Dr. W. C. Koiwli Diet Sadden)j and With
out Wanking:.
The community waa yesterday morn-
Ing shocked beyond measure by the sad
intelligence that Dr. W. C. Bussell bad
been found dead In bin bed. Going to
steep at 12 o’eloek Sunday night, he
awoke no more- to the troubles of thlB
world
Dr, Bussell was a native of Cuthbe^t
and had just entered into the thirty-
eighth year of his age. A pharmacist
by profession, In the few years be had
been doing business in thispity, he had
made many warm personal friends.
Feeling rather nnwellon Sunday night
he requested Mr. Howell Cobb to remain
with him In-his room. Mr. Cobb at 12
o'clock saw Dr. Bussell Bleeping quietly
and then be himself went to sleep# At
6 o'clock yesterday morning Dr. Short
came to the room to ascertain Dr. Rus
sell’s condition and rapped at the door,
whioh awakened Mr. Cobb, who arose
and admitted him. Dr. Short inquired
of Mr. Cobb as .to how Dr. Russell then,
was and was told thathe was still asleep.
He walked to the bed and his praoticed
eye at once revealed the sad truth. He
lay as he had when slumber olosed his
weary eyes the night before—In an easy,
eomfortable position, ‘with the right
arm thrown baok under his head,
but the spark of life had
been extinguished, and death had, in his
sleep, fallen upon him l*ke a soft, fleeoy
mantle, consclousless and painless.
Dr. A. B. Hinkle was immediately
summoned, and pronounced the cause as
failure or paralysis of the heart
Dr. Bussell, by his business integrity
and personal charm, had won many
staunch friends, both social and commer
cial. A true gentleman in the highest
sense, oultnred and refined, he coupled
with rare physical comeliness a magnet
ism of mind, and manner, which after
acquaintance, won to him a lasting re
gard. Strong in his likes, a friend once
made of him. a friend he always re
mained. The writer knew him well and
loved him.
An Inquest was yesterday held over
his body, and the verdict of the coroner’s
jury was that "the deceased came to his
death through causes unknown."
The remains, in pursuance to a tele
gram so requesting, were yesterday
shipped to his relatives In Cuthbert for
interment He leaves one sister to
mourn her loss.
THE BREAKFAST TABLE
ITEMS OF INTEREST SPECIALLY PRE
PARED FOR HASTY READERS
Yesterday's Dollies In Fum-ent Fere-
graphs—Some Snap Shots by the Itepor-
torlal Camera-What Waa Going on In
Town To(d In Briefest Manner.
"I have lost my heart," he whispered,
Gazing In her lovely eyes;
But the maiden coldly answered:
"Why don’t yon advertise?"
Tlokets are now on sale for Two. Old
Cronies.
Arthur Hqrrls, colored, charged with
larceny from the bouse, was tried and
acquitted in the superior court yester
day. The court spent the day in setting
Arch Street Theatre, -
“Two Old Cronies" bids fair to attain
quite a respectable age before it Is
shelved by consent of Arch Street Thea
tre audiences. Last evening it was re
vamped at this house by Anderson’s
Unique Commedtans, who, if not exactly
unique, were grotesque enough to amuse
many of the spectators. This piece be
longs to a type of compilation errone
ously styled farce-comedy, but which Is,
.la reality, musical extravaganza. The
average person ' who finds liberal
enjoyment in “Two Old Cronies"
Is not likely, however, to dissect or
classify 1L As now given, the perform
ance has the necessary liveliness and its
humor is prevented from becoming mo
notonous by the frequent introduction
of popular musical numbers. In the
company are several who are mnoh at
home in their respective roles, and this
Is particularly the case with AL Wilson
(Blotzmeyer), E. J. Hefferman (O’Dono
van Duff), and Miss Ada Deaves. The
costumes are-pretty where they are not
intentionally bizarre.—P h 11 a d e 1 p h ia
Ledger, November 3.
Mr. Pat Smith, one of the A. R. Coni
fer bridge gang,'who is now working for
B. H. Hardaway at Montgomery, on the
S. A AM. road, happened to a serious
accident on Saturday morning, in which
two ofhia toes on bis right foot were
ent off. It happened in the following
manner: Mr. Smith was handling the
lever to the engine, hoisting a very
heavy piece of timber, when the engine
turned over, and the end of a piece of
shaft fell on his foot, mashing his toes in
snch a manner that two of them had
to be amputated.
Mr. Smith arrived In the city Sunday.
He is doing very well at present
Be Sara and H«« Jerusalem.
This grand exhibition will bo here but
few days longer, and no one should
fail to see it before It leaves. Nothing
more beautiful or intereating baa ever
been shown In this country. Take your
ladies and children and let them enjoy
this rare and wonderfnl work.
Amarlcns Club,
Tbo regular annual meeting of the
Americas Club was held at its rooms on
Forsyth street last night and the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
W. K. Wheatley, President; I. B. Cain,
Vico President; Marion Harper, Secre
tary * Treasurer; James Lanier, Iirown
Burkbalter and John Sheffield, govern
ing committee.
The only change made was that of Mr.
Harper elected secretary and treasurer
In the place of Mr. Lestor Windsor, re
signed, who found that his business pre
cluded the possibility of devoting to the
office the time it required. Mr. Wind
sor was tendered a rising vote of thanks
by the entire club for the faithful and
thorough manner in which he has dis
charged the duties of his position.
After the transaction of other impor
tant business the meeting adjourned.
Caned Him.
Mr. Henrie Stanfield, cashier and
book-keeper of the Western Union Tele
graph Company here, resigned his posi
tion yesterday to accept a position with
the Ameripus Guano Company. Mr.
Stanfield’s business capacity is of a very
superior order, and the guano company
is to be congratulated on securing his
services.
In token of their esteem for him and
in recognition of his valuable services to
the company, Managfer George Stanfield,
Operators Florence and Jester and Mes
sengers Grsy, Pilsbury, Coleman and
Howard presented him with a handsome
gold-headed cane which waa appropri
ately engraved by Thompson A Ander-
j son from whom it was purchased. ■
We can recommend Two Old Cronies
to be one of the most laughable shows
ever in Amorious, besides Bevcn pretty
girls with elegant costumes. Cain &
Brown.
We desiro to book such attractions as
Two Old Cronies for next season and
U -po all theatrical loving people will
turn out to-night and give them their
pqtronago
Dave Dudley’s case was continued In
the mayor’s eourt until this morning.
Dave has unanswerable proof to show
that the dollar he offerdd Mitchell was
sound currency.
Church street is coming to the front
on the Crisp line. Mr. and Mrs John W.
Walters had a fine boy bom unto them
yesterday, who was Immediately chris
tened CharloB Frederick.
Mr. W. W. Thompson paid tbo city
and. the county license to sell oranges
that he produced on hlB own orange
grovo. The council and the city both
refunded the money last night.
Mr. Thos. Guice has leased the W. J.
Slappey room under the opera house and
will remove his stock of goods there
after the first. He will open up a bill
iard parlor at his present quarters.
The council last evening passed areso-
lutlon authorizing the extension of the
water main from Church|to Taylor street.
This Is welcome news to the residents of
Brown street, along wblfii the pipe win
be run.
Some days since Joe Dudley, of the
ace of shades persuasion, was fined $8
by the mavor, but was dissatisfied with
the decision and appealed his case to
the council, who confirmed the decision
of the mayor and Joe must ante up.
Mr. Lon Mathews, formerly one of the
most popular conductors on the Sam
road, leaves in a day or so for Panama to
accept a position on the Panama railroad.
The position is a lucrative one, aqd com
pensates Mr. Mathews for his long jour
ney.
It Is rumored on the streets that a cer
tain prominent alliance disciple was
offered $20 in gold in payment of a debt,
but peremptorlally refused it, because,
he said, he was in favor of free sliver
coinage and everlastingly against gold,
and gold barons.
A peace warrant was served yesterday
on Geo Boas, Jane Boss, Ada Boss and
Fredona Boss, and they were given a pre
liminary,nearing before Justice Oliver,
who dismissed George, but bound ovor
the remaining members of his family
under a $25 bond.
The first freight train running on reg*
ular schedule on the Sam road ran in
Amerious yesterday. All western
freights will be shipped over this road,
and in a few days a regular passenger
schedule will be installed between Amer-
lcus and Montgomery.
To-day tlie finance committee, Messrs
Williams, Prince, Burkbalter and Calla
way, will circulate among the Americus
merchants and professional men solicit
ing subscriptions. It is needless to say
that every one will contribute his or her
pro rata to make the Crisp celebration a
crowning event and gorgeous success.
IIETTINII FIGHTS OF tVAY.
The Hem Jioad Already Hradlnc for Sa
vannah.
The Sam road will have its corps of
surveyors in the Held early next month
to layout the line from Lyons to Savan
nah.
This is based on tho statement of an
Americus man who was in the city yes
terday. He said te understands Col.
Hawklus has completed all his financial
arrangements with New York parties
for tho extending of the road to Savan
nah and expects the throwing up of dirt
and laying crossties will begin about
February 1.
"The people of Americus," said he,
“are anxious to have the road built into
Savannali, because they know it means
increased prosperity for them. The
force of hands that completed the Sam
Into Montgomery will no doubt be put
to work on the extension to Savannah,
and the work will bo rushed. It won’t
toko over five months to finish tbe
road."
The gentleman said to a Morning
News reporter that the probability Is
that the Sam and the Louisville & Nash
ville will jointly operate a line of steam
ers north. He doesn't believe Colo
nel Hawkins will lease his road to the
Louisville and Nashville, bnt will pro
rate with’ tho great western system in
such a manner os to give it an advantage
in competing with the Richmond and
Danville equal td having its own line
here.
Vice-President and General Manager
Hawkins of the Sam was called to New
York last week, which is an indication
that all arrangements have been com
pleted as to the raising of funds.
Tho agents of the Sam, it is under
stood, are in Bryan and Liberty counties
now securing rights of way.—Savannah
Nows.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Sheriff Hat the Key,
The Americus Supply Company, doing
business on Lamar street, closed their
doors voluntarily yesterday in tho Inter
est of preferred creditors. The assets of
this company exceed theirliabilitles, and
the cause of the failure is directly trac-
able to bad collections.
Harris A Payne will continue to take
contracts, and they hope in a few days
to straighten out their entanglement and
get on their financial feet again.
Directors* Meeting,
The regular meeting of the Times
Board of Directors will be held at the
Bank of Southwest Georgia this evening
at ■ o'clock. It Is especially desired that
every director be present, as thle is tbe
last meeting of tbe fiscal year, and mat
ters of interest and importance will be
considered. By order of
Joiik W. Wheatley, President.
Bascom Mykick, Secretory.
m
Samtor County Smiim.
Mr. H. L. Mize of this city brought to
TueTimes-Recobdeb office yesterday a
large bunch of bananas, which he took
from a banana tree at bis house in
Brooklyn Heights. They are very large
and fine, and perfectly developed.
The Americus Jewelry Company will
keep their store open until 11 o’clock p.
m., beginning to-night, until after Xmas.
If you do not hare tho time during the
day, drop around at night and you will
be welcomed.
Mr. W. F. Reid, of Kichlanu, is in the
city.
Mr Bob. Rouse, of Richland, is in the
city.
Rev. S, E. Edwards of Columbus is in
the city.
Her. S. W. Stubbs, of Smithville, is in
Americus.
Mr. J. J. Williford is in Montgomery
on business.
Mr. Luther Williford Is in Montgom
ery on a visit.
Mr. W. T. Lane Is in Leesburg on
legal business.
Mr E. A Isaac of Macon waa in the
city yesterday.
Mr. Thos, Allen and wife are visiting
friends in Atlanta.
Mr. Hogg of Tozwell is the guest of
Mr. Walter Owens.
Mr O. A. Thrower of EllaviUe was In
Americus yesterday,
Mr. Tom Persons, of Paris, Texas, is
in tbe city on a visit,
Mr, L. A. Thomas of Colnmbus spent
yesterday in Americus.
Mr. T. M, Allen left yesterday on a
business trip to Florida.
Mrs. Max Altman returned home to
day from a pleasant visit off.
Itev. A. B. Campbell .is on a visit to
Helena. He returns to-night.
Mr. Horace Lanier of Atlanta will
visit Ills father this Christmas.
Mr. Homer Reed of the Atlanta Jour
nal was in Americas yesterday.
Mr. E. T. Comer, a prominent business
man of Savannah is in the city.
Mr. C. JL Talmnn of Montezuma is
the guest of friends In Amerious.
Mrs. R. E, Cato, wife of Mr. It. E.
Cato, of the Plains, is very siok and not
expected to recover,
Mr. A. Mack’s many friends are
pleased to welcome him in Americas
again, and hope that he will prolong his
stay.
Mrs. Joe Marshall and her son Jim,
who have been visiting Mr. J. M. B.
Westbrook, returned to their home In
Savannah yesterday.
Mr. Eugene Hawkins paid Amerious a
flying visit Sunday, returning Monday
morning. He Is now with Mr. Clareaoe
Knowles of Atlanta, a prominent insur
ance man.
Mrs. M. Louise Myriok, tbe gifted as
sociate editor of the Americas Tuae-
Recohiier, spent several days 'at the
Kimball this week. She has many
frienda in our city all of whom are de
lighted to extend her a weloome, cordial
and sincere.—Atlanta Journal.
Do not make your purchases be
fore yon- see the lovely stock of
the Americus Jewelry Compeny. An
times are hard, we have arranged with
our New York hornet to diew oa
stock and offer the people of
fine goods at dose profits,
readily see, by not Ml
tied up, we can save