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* VOLUME AMERICUS, GEORGIA, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1891. NUMBER 223 CHRISTMAS GAIETIES. per, IceCain, Olln Dixon, Ed Haynes, THE SOCIAL SIDE OF AMERICUS DURING THE PAST WEEK. Do you want to make some one a CHRISTMASi ■PRESENT during the Holidays ? Do you want to find what you want at the right price? Then don’t go and buy, until you GO AND SEE the splendid display of Holiday Goods at Geo. D. WHeatley’s. OPEN NIGHTS TILL An .Approaching Marriage—A Brilliant Christmas Trre-Tha Movement of tba Social Luminaries of Americus—Christ mas Under the Old Regime. For the convenience of those whose time is occupied during the day, we will keep our store open until 9 o’clock at night during the Holidays, thus giving all an opportunity to make selections without the loss of valu able time. Geo.D. Wheatley Cor. Lamar Street and Cotton Avenue, Christmas, 181)1, haa come and la pact ing. The weather prior to the holldaya and on Christmas da, wan dark and dreary Wintry blaeta fell thick and fast, but did not prevent the happy, merry shop pera from being out In full force. AH day and far into the night large crowds passed joyously in and out of tba hand some stores, selecting pretty gifts to make loved oms happy. Christmas chimes are still ringing, and the happy, prosperous people iff Americus are enjoying' the holidays to the fullest extent. The Christmas dinner bell has been sounded In a hundred happy homes, and while it may not be entirely orthodox or poetical to say so, the sound of the dinner bell brings much substantial Joy to the heart of the ordinary mortal. It suggests a gathering of old friends and relatives around the festive board, spread with turkey, roast beef, plum pudding and other good things; a Christ mas tree, laden with gifts for the little ones, and a mistletoe for the pretty maidens. There is untold magic in this old-fash ioned dinner bell. It carries one home to the long ago; familiar footsteps are heard hurrying to the banquet hall; the sound of tlie dearest, sweetest voices ring In memory’s ear; the oherished faces and forms of other years are brought around you, and the sigh Is:— “ th! for the touch of a vanished hand The Christmas festival is a pretty one. There is always something to be grate ful for; some kind friend to remember. Some less fortunate one to pity in aeub- stantlal way. It stimulates one's cour ago for the coming lyear’s battles, and enables us to meet whatever is in store with a braver heart aod a tirmer deter raination. The people of Americus have much to be joyful over. The favored young society people should offer silent prayers that they have such loving, io dulgent parents, such dear, congenial friends, and such a glorious beautiful part of the world for a dwelling place 'heir Christmas cup of happiness is filled to overflowing; they have gathered the brightest flowers from the garden of ploasure, and the week lias been a most joyous one for their happy circle, The poor have not been forgotten. Kind ones have remembered them on this joyous uccasion. Christmas morn ing I chanced to meet and greet one of the loveliest women of the charming social circle of Americus. She was driv ing, and her carriage was Ailed with bas kets, etc. Her face, ever beautiful, seemed more radiantly lovely than I had ever seen it before. I Inquired why she did not attend the morning german? She replied modestly, “I could not go. I went out to the floor bouse.” Nothing more or less was Mid. She had gone to the poor house, Bite did not send her contributions t r a heartless messenger, but had lef$he festive board of her mansion and ( me in person to the bouse of sorrow ind desolation. She bad made others happy am the light of happiness shone round her t ism tiful countenance like a halo : rom Heaven, ghe bad added to the su a of human joy and fulfilled the Christ in’a earthly mission. Sne had done bnto others as she would that they should do unto her. Her bright smile will doubt less linger with those poor nnfortnSttes and many silent prayers will waft, her name on high. The german tendered by theyoudg la dies to their gentlemen friends on Christ mas morning was a novel and enjoyable affair. All formality was thrown aside, and many happy returns of the day were exchanged. The young ladles were attired in walk ing suits and bats, and the Idea of hav ing a royal Christmas fmlto was carried ont to the letter. And ijowhere In the city was there a merrier,' happier parly than the one as- sembled In the Club rooms on Christmas day. The Interior of the commodious rooms were handsomely decorated bg fair bands. The bright scarlet tints of flower* and holly berries were only out rivaled in their beauty by the innocent blushes of the many beautiful women present. The german was led by Mr. W, K. Wheatley, and the dance was prolonged until the hour of high noon by the fol lowing society young people: ames. Arch Eldrige, Bloom. Brown. Misses Hattie Windsor, Annie May Bell, Amoret Gray, Sarah Cobb, Georgia Glover, Jennie Hollis, Grace Buns, Annie Lou DeJarnette, Flora Wheatley, Carrie Ltgon, Nannie Lou Hawkins, Julia Brannon, Lena Haynes, Mervin Callaway, Ruby McAfee,j Misses Hightower. Messrs. Bloom Brown, Arch Kldridge, Walton Callaway, Hugh Brown, G. S. Bscot, Lynn Fort, 8am Hawkins, Lester Windsor, H; G. Myrover, Eugene Hawk- Ins, James Lanier, Phil Lanier, W. A. Antllloti. The ingenuity of the young ladies of Americus was brilliantly demonstrated last night at the delightful entertain ment given by them at the club rooms. A unique Christmas tree loaded with presents suitable for the original ones had been arranged, and to the tune of the Grand March played by Miss Lena Paynes, the young men entered the hall and for the first time beheld the Christ mas treat arranged for them. Col. W K. Wheatley delivered the presents in his own inimitable style, reading the In scriptions and adding from time to time many brilliant side remarks. All of the society people were present and good cheer reigned supreme. The costumes of the ladles were varied and of the highest modern style. A splendid string band discoursed the sweetest music, and the Christmas fes tival wound up in a pleasant german. Mr. and Mra. Arch Eldridge contrib uted much to the success of the enter tainment, and to Mrs. Eldridge tlieyoung ladles feel specially Indebted for kindly suggestions and material aid. Her originality and sparkling vivacity is most attractive. She is indeed a charm ing addition to Americus sooiety. The presents received by the beaux were given with special desire to please Tin horns and carmine predominated, and they now possess the stuff with which to paint the town red. • • • There is a treat in store for Americus’ theatregoers on Tuesday night The play presented on that date will be Al exander Dumas' celebrated tale "The Count of Monte Cristo" dramatized. James O'Neal will revel in the mysteries of this strong drama, and he Is to the play, Monte Cristo, what Joe Jefferson is to Rip Van Winkle. It is supremely his own and every grand feature is brought out by the talented actor in a style incomparable. This drama is one of the strongest that has ever been pro duced on the American stage, and it speaks well for' Americus that she is able to draw such attractions as James O'Neal. He will doubtless have a crowd ed house. Many handsome gifts found their way to hemes In Americus Christmas dsy. Mr, Ice Cain presented his mother, Mrs. It. J. Perry with a superb piano of the finest make and finish. It is a band- some addition to Mm. Perry’s elegsnt home, and ia highly prized by a loving mother from a devoted ion. Mr. John Windsor’s fine Italian hand will manipulate the cash of the Peoples National Bank more successfully than ever the coming year, If such can be possible, for It la put down he wears one of the handsomest diamond rings In the city, a Christmas present from hie ion, Mr. Letter Windsor, a gift highly prised by a kind father from a worthy ton. join the happy circle of which aha it one of the most popular members Mr. Charles Glessne> , supreme court stenographer, la down from Atlanta vis iting bit slater Mrs. Henry Storey at her beautiful cottage home la Leeton. Misses Hightower, two very pleasant young ladles from, Damascus Ga., are In the city, the guest* of their brother and uncle Mr. Joe Hightower Hon. Robert Patton of 8ohIey county, senator from this district, was circulat ing among his Amotions friends yester day. i Mr and Mm J. G. Faulk and little son of Fomytb, Go., are visiting Mr. and Mra. H. D. Watte, parent* of Mrs. Faulk. Mrs. W. K. Bell and her lovely daugh ter, Miss Annie May, are the guest* of Capt. and Hr*. C. W. Felder. Miss Ruby McAfee, apetit little beauty from Little Rock, la. the guest of her aunt, Mm. C. A. Flicker. Mr. W. K Ball la up from Dawson and will remain with his family until after Chrlatmaa. Col. Edgar F. Hinton fa spending the Holidays with Ida relatives In Mr-oon M. L. M. -PKAKER CRISP. Kind ITo'd* From Home A re Graftal to him. Speaker Crisp’s Irksome and confining duties prevented him from according the several telegrams of Inquiry sent him by the committee on the demon stration that was to have been tendered In his honor. The telegram was re ceived by Major Cutts and ran as fol lows: 'The doctor says I am Improving. For your kindness, your consideration and your courtesy and your sympathy aooept thanks. Nothing has been so grateful to me aa kind words from home. Ciias. F. Cmsn.” There will be • notable marriage on the 20th Inst. A prominent young busi ness man of Americas will wed one of the lovlleet women of EUsville. On tbe evening of Tuesday next at 5 o’clock, Mr. WII1C. Carter of tbiri city will be married to Miss Annie Clare Agios. The wedding will take place at the home of Capt. ami Mrs. Robert Burtoi, grand parents of Miss Amos. Mr. Carter will be attended by a select party of relatives and friends. Tbe event will be of much interest to a large circle and we extend to tbe happy young people congratula tions In advance. ’ * Mr. K. V Same of Savannah came up to spend Christmas with relatives and friends. Mr. Sams I* earnestly missed from tbe business and social circles of onreity. In every duty In life he has proven himself honest and true and it was with many regrets Americas parted with him when be left to make bis borne in Savannah. There is always a welcome tor him in fail old home, Americas. Mr. Eustace Speer of Atlanta la In the eity visiting hie parents, Msj. and Mrs. M. Speer. This young man ia another Americus boy who has built up a fine business reputaUon in tbe Gate City. Ha ia connected with the targe firm of Moore, Marsh ft Co. and has won the coufidence of hie employers. Hls Amer icas friends extend to blm a hearty wel come. Miss Annie Lou DeJarnette of At lanta arrivad on Christmas eve, and will be with her Americus friends for sometime. She Is one who social Ameri cus is ever glad to welcome. We have tent many lovely women from our midst to brighten and make happy other cities, but none ever left us fairer than Miss Annie Lou DeJarnette. Mies Mervin Callaway has reeoverad from her recent illness, sad entered so ciety again. Her bright, charming pres ence Is ever a source of pleasure to her many friends who rejo'c* to have her mH Protect Inn vs. Free Trad*. Some Amerious people favor free trade, and some seem to favor protec tion for home Industries, and the city fatbora evidently thlrk that the latter are In the majority if their aetion at their last meeting means anything. Fur soma days tbe people of Amerious have been enjoying cheap oranges os re tailed from the wagons of Col. W. W. Thompson on tbe streets, but us will be seen from his card this morning, tbe oouncil bos so amended its license ordi nance that he felt that the people no longer wished him to continue this business, and he bas withdrawn from the market. The council evidently preferred to “proteot u -the business of our retail gro cers rather than the balance of the pop ulation “free trade” ia Florida oranges, and so they an'endod the ordinance: “Each person or firm, other than pro ducers, peddling In tbe alty * * * shall pay a license of tii," by striking out the clause “other than producers,” and adding; “provided that producer* selling producers selling products from their farms located In territory odjaoent to Amerioua be exempt from thia tax.” As Col. Thompson Is tbe only party whom this long range gun hit, he thinks “they are after him,” and ia correspond- Ingly Indignant. Tbe Tiues-Recokdek doubts the good polley for tbe reason that it would be just as fair to proscribe country batter, syrup, meat and other produce from be ing told on oar street* because their sate would oonfliot with the trade of bur merchant* who sell targe quantities of western and northern produce In compe tition with Snmter county raised pro ducts. Our merchants are too enterpris ing, too wide awake and do too large business to be affected by tbe peddling on our street* of anything raised In the south by the people who raise It, and it la doubtful whether tbe small additional profit to be made by our retail groeera by reason of CoL Thompson’s with drawal compensates for tbe disadvant age of abutting out of our market so prominent a fruitgrower as Col. Thomp son who Is so thoroughly Identified with southwestern Georgia's, progress and whose business Is one that ought to be encouraged In every way poaible a one the most important factors in building np this part of onr country. Americas' live grocers are fully able to take care of tbemsolves without tbe aid of ordinances of thia kind. BIG NEWS FOR AMERICUS, THAT CONCERNS THE ENTIRE CITY. Sept McKee of the Central, Seeds an Im portant Communication to Judge Alton Fort-He Pledxes III* Earnest Efforts In Rehslf of Amtrlcua. Matters will certainly culminate on January Gth, when tiro railroad commis sion meets and definite developments will determine when Americus will se cure a new depot, replacing tbe one now used by tbe Central, Judge Allen Fort and his associates on tbe board have written Supt. V. E. McBee about the matter and Supt. Me- Bee has pledged bis best efforts to build the depot, obviating the necessity of any action by the board. Judge Fort when interviewed by a 1 xues-Recobdek reporter said: “The railroad commission meets on January the 5th, and on that day defln Ite action will be taken in regard to tiro vital necessity of the Central erecting a new aqd more commodious depot, more in aooord with tbe size and commercial importance of Americus. So far as my Individual opinion is concerned I think the Central intends at an early period to begin the erection of tho depot. “Supt. McBee wrote us that such was the Intention of the road, and that tbe proper officials of the Central would shortly come to Amorlcus to confer with the muniolpal authorities about tire de tails and requirements of tbe struetnro. “Americas can rest assured that her present inadequate facilities are only temporary and that the depot now In use will soon give place to a handsome one. 'Of course if the Control displays no disposition to ereot this depot then the railroad commission will take some de cisive and Immediate action." SUMMONED HOME A Sad Death In Husnu Viet* Yesterday Afternoon. Yesterday afternoon the angel of death stilled forever the heart of Mr. F. H. Buchanan of Buena Vista, fia old resident of Americus. Mr. Buchanan was somewhat passed tho meridian of life and his health has been uncertain, for some time. He was a consistent member of tho church and possessed many line traits of character. He was n former resident of Americus and num bers many friends and relatives here, among whom is Mr. A. J. Buchanan, one of our merchants. Mr. Buchanan’s funeral will occur to- day in Buena Vista. ItltEAKPAgT TABLE CHAT. Will Refund the Money. Committee met at call of chairman. On motion of D. C. N. Burkhalter it was decided to refund *11 contribution* to tbe demonstration. On motion of D. C. N. Burkhalter tbe secretary was Instructed to notify the railroad authorities that tbe demonstra tion was declared off. The committee return* thanks to the railioads for their assistance and to tho ladle* for decorating the Louisa, j New O steers Elected. The Americus lodge No. 13 F. and A. H. elected officers on last Friday night for the ensuing year and gratifying re port* were made of the prosperity of the lodge. The following are the new offi- cere: L. J. Blalock, W. M., W. F. Clark, 8. W, J. A. Davenport, J , J. M. Carter, treasurer, J. B. Dunn, secretary, K. G. Olver, 8. D. J. M. Hansford, J. D., W. K. Wheatley and J. A. Hlxon, stewarts, end Green Bees, tyler. i A Few Items Oathsred up and Eased Un- tier Oae James O’Neill carries a special car loaded w't’r scenery anil effects for the production of bis own play of “Monte Cristo " Tbe man Howard, who was reported to be fatally injured in Ellaville is recov ering from bis wounds and will soon be out again. D. A Dudley leaves In a few days for Washington, Wilkes county, Georgia, where he will preside over the delibera tions of tbe Southern Association of Col ored Firemen. Christmas day was rendered memora ble by the arrest of some twenty-six gay revelers, who were holding communion with the spirits of old Kentucky, and who painted the town verrailllon. When they appeared before tbo Mayor be granted a general amnesty and they were told to go and sin no more. Tbe P. C. Clegg hose company pre sented the officers of the company, Meurs. Thod P. Bell, Jesse Pope, Jim Pope, Perry Clegg and John C. Wheat- ley with handsome gold medals, appro priately engraved by Mr. Cbas. Meamon, of the Americus Jewelry Company. There is no doubt but that this intrepid set of firemen will .fight the fiery ele ment without quailing when the occa sion demands it. A Presentation. Tlieyoung men employed In the office of Mr. Samuel C. Cooper, secretary and accountant of the S. A. ft M. road, pre sented him with an elegant silver water service os a testimonial of their esteem of him personally, and tbelr apprecia tion of hls unvarying courtesies to them. Mr. Cooper, In acknowledgement of the token, made some graceful aod appro priate remarks, which were received with applause. He is very popular with Ills men as Is evidenced by this handsome testimonial of their esteem. Kelahts of Demon. Mr. Louis Lewentbal was in the city pesterday looking around preparatory to instituting s conclave of the “Knighta of Damon,” a secret benevolent insur ance order something like the “Knights of rythios,” “Knight* of Honor,” etc., with tbe additional feature of e reserve food that commends it to many. Mr. Lewenthal will be ia America* this seek end will do some active wovk towards organizing * conclave haze. That la Xaeou it composed at tom* of her leading citizens.