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[mericus Recorder
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another Brush Heap.
Wednesday night about eight
| ock t iie fire alarm sounded
It proved to be another
Isb heap, but the fire laddies
. out promptly.
~^Died.
Ira. Ellen Boyd, wile of R. J
[ (I J and daughter of Judge W.
J Jerry, died at Sandford, Fla,
llay at 2 a. m. Her remains
j brought here Sunday and in
[Jd in Oak Grove Cemetery yes
s y. She left a devoted lius-
I a nd two children, one about
. and a half years, and the other
finlant six weeks old, to mourn
t loss.
Work of the Wind
Thursday night the wind blew
[old Sirrinc shop all to pieces,
[k Branch bad just cleaned it
and had moved a portion of
| blacksmith tools into the build-
and intended to have begun
Jrk Friday; but tbe building,
[ich is a very old frame struc-
L C ould not stand tbe pressure.
■ was one of tbe old land marks
lAmericus.
Promoted.
Prom a private letter we learn
ht our young friend, Sir. R. B,
l r d, who lor the past year has
^n book-keeper for the wholesale
Leery house of J. B. Roach, in
Icksonville, Fla., has been pro
pted to the position of financial
Imager of the house. “Gene" has
Lny friends in Americus who will
Joice at his advancement, whicb
|s been earned by bis merits.
Cleaning Clotliew.
aron Cohen, the tailor, on For-
i Street, lias a recipe fouVking
lease and dirt out of clothes by
ich he is enabled to clean tbe
est fabrics, such as silk dresses
ilioiit injury to the goods. He
arantees to pay for the goods il
ey are injured while be is clcan-
them. Ladies who have bad
I liable dresses soiled can now
ve them made as good aB new.
Another Thief Caught.
Wednesday a thief stole a bat
m the rack in George Turpin’s
ue John Walters reported the
tter to the police and then en-
»ed in a little private detect-
work himself. Thursday he
s on the lookout, and
in spied tbe negro boy with
list on. He bounced tbe fel-
f, recovered tbe hat and now the
r' boards at Lingo’s restaurant.
Paint and Prosperity
We would again urge upon our
zens tbe importance o( keeping
ir dwellings and outhouses well
nted. A couple of coals of
nt will add a hundred per cent,
the appearance of a dwelling,
d a very large per cent to its
table value. And this applies as
11 to country as to town. We
iow a farm a few miles from this
ty upon which tbe residence, out-
uses and fences are kept neatly
inted and white-washed, and all
o pass it remark upon tbe beauty
the place, and yet the Improve
nts, so far as convenience and
bstantiality are concerned, are
better than hundreds of others,
t we are free to say that tbe
int and white wash would add at
st five hundred dollars to the
able value of the larm. Neat-
carries with it an air of pros-
dty, and our people would do
to remember this.
Tournament Talk.
The track on Forsyth street is
“pleted as far aa the cistern, but
committee have decided to ex
it one hundred and twenty
further whioh will bring it
fly to the crossing in front of
Hall’s drug store. The body
he track is of dirt taken from
rear of the Barlow block, and
1 finished with a thick layer of
“<!■ When packed it will be a
'lendid track.
Dr. W. p. Burt, secretary of the
remittee, has invited two compa-
esfrom Macon, two from Albany,
'° from Eufaula, and one each
Dm Thomasville, Cuthbert, Mon-
? -uma, Hawkinsville, Barnesville
lfi 6rifl ln, making twelve in all
l0u M they all accept, as we hope
l - will, there will be a grand
of firemen in the city on
Pril 29th.
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA TOUR
NAMENT.
Tl»» Data rer the Tournament le Fixes
for April as.
Wednesday night the committee
on arrangements for tbe tourna
ment met and perfected their ar
rangements. By unanimous eon.
sent Dr. W. P. Burt was added to
the general committee. The fol
lowing subcommittees were ap
pointed:
On Track—L. J. Blalock, J. C.
Nicholson, W. B. Buchanan.
On Railroad Rates—J.J.Smith,
H. D. Watts.
On Music—W. P. Burt.
On Painting—J. E. Sullivan, J.
F. Woods.
After discussing the matter thor
oughly, tbe following tests were
dec ded upoD and agreed to:
FIRST TEST.
The reel to be stationed one hun
dred yards from cistern. At a
given signal (dropping of sand bag)
squad will carry reel to engine, at-
tach, and lay one hundred feet of
hose, disconnect, attach pipe and
play water to flagman, who will be
stationed 125 feet from cistern. No
reel will be allowed in contest
weighing less tlmn nine hundred
pounds. The weight o! light reels
may be supplemented with extra
hose. No reel allowed to carry
less than two hundred feet of hose.
One man allowed for ever seventy-
five pounds of weight, not includ
ing pipeman. At least lour screw
threads required on all couplings
and pipe. Companies whose coup
lings have less threads will be fur
nished hose by ‘he Americus Fire
Department. Couplings to be
detached from pipe must draw 10
pounds.
First prize. $100 in gold. Sec
ond priz: $40 in gold.
SECOND TEST.
One hundred feet of hose in
position, disconnected at engine,
center and at pipe. Squad of nix
men to run one hundred yards to
cistern, connect to engine, make
centre connection, attach pipe and
play water to flagman, who will be
stationed one hundred and fifty
feet from cistern. Same signal at
in first test.
First prize, $(50 in gold. Second,
$25 in gold.
RESTRICTIONS.
Each company will be allowed
thirty minutes in which to com-
plete both tests.
Two judges and one time-keeper
will be allowed each company.
AH protests will be decided by
the officers of the Americus Fire
Department.
No allowance for accidents ex
cept failuro of sand bag to drop.
Executivo officers of the depart
ment will be excluded from the
squad.
No engine is allowed to have
more than eighty pounds of si earn
on at the time of the test.
NOTES.
The invitations and posters will
be printed as soon as possible, and
sent out.
Work on tbe track will be com
menced to-day. The track will be
on Forsyth street, opposite tbe
Opera House.
There is hardly a doubt but that
the railroads will give liberal re
ductions in rates.
A prize of $25 in gold will be
given for best time to cistern on
first test.
A Daley Phaeton.
Messrs. Oliver & Oliver, tbe car
riage manufacturers, have excelled
even themselves in the production
of a phaston on Dexter Queen
Springs, a piece of carriage archi
tecture that is both novel and band-
some. It is finished in the band-
somest style of the best material,
and is tbe prettiest, lightest and
easiest running thing on wheels
ever turned out of any shop, and
reflects not only credit upon the
enterprising manufacturers, but
upon Americus. We cannot ade
quately describe it, for it is some-
thing that has to be seen to be ap
preciated. Tbe work was ail done
at home, even to tbe silver plating.
The great objection to pbtetons
heretofore, the necessity of using
low wheels in order to get tbe body
down, has been done away with in
this, as the wheels are as large as
in an ordinary buggy, while the
body is as low as in any pbieton.
Bj- this arrangement nil the com
fort of a phieton is secured and
at the same time you can travel as
easily over alt roads, as in any
buggy. This pbieton is also lighter
than tbe old style, as tbe double
back springs are dispensed with.
The motion is also easier than tbe
old style plueton, as tbe weight is
more equally distributed over tbe
springs. Altogether it is a splendid
achievement in mechanical art, and
we are sorry that our descriptive
powers are so imperfect that we
cannot better picture its beauty.
It is tbe first vehicle of tbe kind
ever turned out in tbe South, and
is an evidence that Oliver & Oliver
propose to keep in tbe front of tbe
procession.
The Street Lights.
Mu. Editob:—Wc wonld be glad
to see tbe gasoline lamps substi-
stuted for tbe kerosene ones. The
light of the gasoline is far better,
and while the first cost of making
the change may be considerable,
yet tbe breakage of chimneys and
lanterns, tbe cost of burners and
wicks, would, no doubt, soon over
balance the cost of the change.
Americus needs better street
lamps and her oitizena can well
afford to psy a little more if neces.
sary to get a better ligbt. We un
derstand that the manufacturers of
tbe gasoline lamp claim it to be
cheaper than kerosene. If, so that
is another point in its favor; but
even if it would cost more there are
few citizens, if any, who would feel
tbe increased taxation or who
would not prefer to pay it and get
tbe superior lights. We hope the
council committee will be able to
decide m favor of tbe gasoline.
A Lover of Lioiit.
Try It Tanmir.
Tbe proof of the padding is not in
chewing the string, bnt in having an op
portunity to try the erticle yourself, A.
J. Hudson, the Druggist, has a free trial
bottle of Dr. Boaanko'i Cough and Long
Syrup for each and every one who is af
flicted with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Con
sumption or any Lnng Affection.
Accidental Shooting.
Yesterday afternoon wnile sheet
ing robins out near his grand
father’s, Master Tommie Felder ac-
cidentally shot himself in the mus
de of his arm. The gun was a
parlor rifle, and tbe wound is not
very serious, but painful. He was
very brave about it, and only cared
about it to tbe extent that he was
afraid it would alarm bis mother.
A physician was called, and dress
ed the wound.
Panorama of Americuq,
Mr. Norris, ofthe the firm of Nor
ris, Wcllgc A Co., pubiisliets of
panoramic views, of Milwaukee,
Wis., is in tbe city exhibiting ail
India ink sketch ol our beautilu'
city, recently made by one of tbe
anis.s constituting tbe firm. It is
a panoramic view embracing the
whole city, showing every street,
business bouse, public building and
private residence, ns well as tbe
general landscape. So faithfully is
it drawn that the different build
ings, as well as the minor details of
grouncis and trees are readily rec
ognized. It is proposed to litko
graph the same, providing orders
for 173 copies at $3 per copy can
be secured. A copy ought to adorn
tbe homeot every citizen in town
and we have no doubt tbe people
will take pride in helping to make
tbe object successful, for it depends
upon us whether it is published or
not, as there is no sale outside of
this town and the whole expense of
making tbe plate must come out of
the sales made here. It is a local
picture, and consequently depend
upon local patronage; because of
this, and for tbe purpose of cor-
rccting any mistakes that may have
crept into it, Mr. Norris will pre
sent it to osr citizens for their criti
cism and support; and we doubt
not ail will take an interest in for
warding an enterprise which prom,
ises to bo of present and future
value to us and our children,
especially when we shall havo be
come a thriving city in years to
come. Similar views hare been
made of Thomaeville and Albany,
and the people of those towns bare
been liberal in their orders., It not
only makes a handsome picture,
bnt it is valuable as a map. Ameri
cus makes a bandsomo picture, and
our people should feel proud of it.
Dali Times.
The tewn cow stands on the corner,
And moodily cheweth her ond;
The town hog nptnmeth the pavement
And poketh hie note in the mud;
The business man riggeth his Uokle with
glee,
And skippsth sway to the fs'r Muckalee.
A New Telegraph Line,
We are informed that very soon
a telegraph line will be established
between this city and Preston, and
probably Lnmpkin. The matter
is being agitated by a couple of
well known business men, who may
ereot it by private capital. If they
do not do it, it will be built by a
stock company. A line to tbe
places mentioned should pay well,
and would be a great convenience
to tbe people of those counties.
Onre (tor Plies.
The first symptoms of Piles is an intense
itching stnightafter getting warm. This
unpleasant sensation ir immediately re
lieved by an application of Dr. Basanko’a
Pile Remedy. Piles in all forma, Itoh,
Salt Rhenm and Ringworm can ' nor-
manently cured fay tho use of this great
remedy. Price 60 oecti. Manufactured
by Tbe Dr.BosankoUedielpe Co., Pique,
O. Sold by A !• Hudson. mcli7 ly.
Tha Idea of Going Wilt,
To Colorado or New Mexico, for pnra
sir to relieve Consumption, is all a mis
take. Any reasonable man would uao Dr.
Bosauko's Cough and Lung ayrup for
Consumption m ell its first stages. It
never fails to give relief in all cases of
Conghs, Colds, Bronchitis, Pains in the
Chest and all affections that are consider
ed primary to Consumption. Price, 60
cent ad $1.00, Sold by A- J- Hudson
Thursday Nights storm.
Americus people crawled into
their cyclone pits in dead earnest
Thursday night when the storm
came up, and those that bad no
pits mentally resolved to go no
longer without one. For half an
boar tbe wind and rain was bard,
and it seemed every moment that
the bouses would go over. A heavy
hail came with it, but not with
sufficient force to do any damage.
Both above and below here the
storm was more severe, but was
not strong enough to be called a
cyclone.
A CARD.
To all who are suffering from the errors
nnd indiscretions of yontn, nervons
weakness, early decay loss of manhood
&o.. I will send a recipe that will enre
yon, FREE OF CHAKOE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary
in South America. Send a self-addressed
envelope to the Ruv. Josefs T. Inman,
Million D. Noni York Cilv
Andersonville School
Opened its Sprinz Term January
12th, 1885-
Tuition $15.00. *20,00 nnd $25.00 per
annum—less publio fund nbont $3.00 per
pupil. Board and tuition ten dollars per
(four weeks) month, paid monthly in ad
vance. Music *3.00 per month. For
further information apply to
* CLARK, _
A. J.
deol7-w*eodtf
Principal,
AndarsonviUe, Ga.
WE ARE OFFERING AN ELEGANT
CONTAINING
to
ONE PIPE,
Two Cigar Holders,
One Cigarette Holder,
One Cigar Cutter, and
One Match Box,
TO TIIE SMOKER WHO PURCHAS
ES THE LARGEST NUM
BER OF OUR
THURBER
THE SEASON OPENED
Base Balls and Bats
JUST RECEIVED AT
MRS. FRED LEWIS’.
I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A UBim
INVOICE OF
Easter Cards !
THE FINEST IN THE CITY.
THE FRANKLIN SQUARE LIBRA
RY IS NOW OPENED. AND
SUBSCRIBERS CAN MAKE
TH EIR SELECTIONS.
JUST RECEIVED
TO-DAY
— AT-
Wilson & Smith’s,
•‘Jim" Phim.ifs. “Dick" Mixrs.
W. J. Phillips & Co,
I
■<
M
baicery!
T iii-nohoei at, Bpeolalty.
75 BARRELS
RTE3W
Louisiana
Cane Syrup,
JUST RECEIVED AT
G. W. GLOVER’S.
No. 5
CIGAR!
BEFORE MAY 2, 1895.
JACKSON STREET,
Another lot of
BOSS LUNCH MILK BISCUITS,
FINE FRENCH CANDIE8,
ORANGES, APPLES. BANAHA&
FIGS, DATES, PRUNES,
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, , .
FULTON MARKET BEEF,
PIGS FEET,
DEEP SEA MACKEREL
AND CODFISH-
Also an excellent assortment of
Canned Fish for the lenten Season.
We coll your special attention to onr
MOMAJA COFFEE I
a rich and eorreot blond of high gradii
whole roasted Coffee, in balk, wo doeoin
the fullest confidence that it wiU bo
fonnd, upon trial, THE FINEST yon
ever need. We solicit a trial order.
Try our Teas and Spices!
Strictly Pitre and Fresh Ground.
Our CANNED GOODS are all of the best
quality, not half jnioe and water,
but solid, whole packed, both '
Fruits and Vegetables.
Cmupetlns homes may sometimes, fbrsntoto-
icet, cut Hi ller oar prices, but In Iks ions me see
have found Hut where oqr customers bought tot
less than our tlrnrei they found u dlfforeaoo la
quantity or quality, which explainer thedtfhf.
cnee I-, pi lee. Our mono la: “t—I firfess sue
ihttnl with good quality and honetl quanutg"
THE PIPE AND HOLLERS ARE
GUARANTEEN GENUINE MER-
SCHAUM ARTICLE.
COME AND SEE TBE CASE.
SPOT CASH STORE.
GIVE! AWAY!
Fine Double Barrel
SHOT GUN.
We are dally opening onr stock of new
Spring Clothing, Hate. Underwear, etc.,
and selling off all onr last seasons gar
ments at, and below cost. Onr (took
consists of—
Men* Fins and Medium Clothing,
Boys' Fine and Medium Glnthiog,
Children's Fine and Medium Clothing,
Fine Nobby Style Hats,
Fine Dress Shirts,
Fine Hosiery,
Silk and Linen Handkerohleh,
Drawers, Gloves, Walking Canes,
Neok Wear In Beautiful Styles,
Suspenders, Under-Sbhts, Nightshirts
Silk and Imported Gingham Umbrellas,
Beal Leather Valises,
Water-Proofs, Bath Towels,
Real Leather Pocket-Books,
Sleeve end Soak Elastics,
Clotbea Brushes.
Real Gold Plata Soarf Pina and Ont
Buttons,
Onr Celebrated Children's Waist*, SS
cents, end upward*.
Largs lln* samples of new style clothe*
in onr Tailoring Department
For every Five Dollar* worth of |
loading shot gun on exhibition at our
■tore. Prise to be awarded June 1,1886:
Come and guess at th* beans.
Thankful for your liberal patronage are
respectfully solicit acontinnanci ofthe
same. Assuring you of polite attention
and honorable service at onr hands. We
are very truly yours,
crzxss,
The Clothier and Hatter, a>d
Dealer in Shirts.
Gyles’ Corner, Americas, Ga.
Sale of Unclaimed Freight.
The (bncu,H*.
•stern IUilroad, unclaimed, will be sold fhr
charm on Wednesday. Aoril I5lh. if chargee are
not prarioasly paid and good* removed:
J. A. Rein, one cotton gin, ole. „
lleye Bros, one pair lumber car -wheels.
H. Robinson, one bdL (S)axee,
.7. J. Hiune-Uy, one pee coating.
Keys A Stephens, one bdlr. casting.
Americus Oil Co., one O machinery.
N. O. & J. K. Prince, i bagjry scat and ctuhiM
Miller & McCall, one box casting*.
Baldwin dt Co., one box hardware.
R. A. Wheeler, half barrel Cider.
Ono bdl. plows, one box eoap, no marks.
One box pax, mark illegible.
march! 4tda LOTT WARREN, A-ent.
Z.ost t ■
A black nnd white spritod hound.
Ho is ft borrow, and answers to the name
of Lowery. If returned, n liberal reward
will be paid by Si. Hawkins.