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Americus
Recorder.
ESTABLISHED 1879.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1890.
DOINGS IN DAWSON.
DAWSON SATISFIED WITH HER
NEW POSTMASTER.
Items and Motes.
(Special Correspondence to IIkcobdeu.)
Dawson, March 4.—Capt. J. M.
Alexander has been appointed post
master of Dawson, and we are all
content. Of course we dislike to
give up Mr. W. R. Baldwin, for
there is not a better postmaster in
the State. But we rejoice that it is
as well with us as it is—that we es
caped the snd fate of Athens and
Americus, and have for our post
master a white man, a good citizen
and a clever gentlemen. I am afraid
t:> say more in Ilia favor, for I know
“the powers that be” desire that we
should “kick out of the traces;”
and if they find that we are pleased
with their appointment, I fear they
will withdraw it and put in nn ob
jectionable man.
AX OVATION TO A MINISTER.
Last Thursday night, during pray
er meeting at the Methodist church,
Itev. A. M. Williams, of Columbus,
who was once the much beloved
pastor of our church, silently en
tered the church and took a seat,
unnoticed by tho congregation. As
the meeting drew to a close a few
saw and recognized him, and when
the benediction was pronounced,
they made a break for him which
astonished and alarmed the rest of
the congregation; but when they
looked and saw the object of tiieir
“charge,” all followed and in a mo
ment he was surrounded by the
whole congregation. He gave us
an agreeable surprise and we gave
him a cordial welcome. The color
ed sexton was frightened—said he
thought somebody had fainted.
MR. WATSON, OF ALBANY.
Mr. W. O. Watson, of Albany,
also attended our prayer meeting
last Thursday night, and surprised
some of his old friends, as this was
the flrBt time he had entered our
church in twenty-eighth years. Mr.
Watson resided in Dawson before
the war, and left here with the
Dawson Volunteers, Fifth Georgia
Regiment, which was the first com
pany that left Terrell county. He
has been a prominent and honored
citizen of Albany for a number of
years, and his short visit was very
much appreciated.
AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Mr. Jacob Reed died at 6 o’clock
last Sunday morning, at the resi
dence of his step-daughter, Mrs. S.
A. Orr, after an illness of one week.
Mr. Reed was eighty-five years of
age, has resided in Dawson about
thirty years, and was honored and
loved by all with whom be came in
contact. His remains were interred
in the city cemetery at 10 o’clock
Monday morning, Rev. W. H. Pat
terson conducting the ceremonies.
DEATH OF MR. M'LAIN.
Mr. George T. McLain, one of the
firm of McLain BroB., young mer
chants of this place, died last Sun
day night at 0 o’clock, at Mr. W. 8,
Dozier's boarding house, of a re
lapse of tlie measles, and was in
terred in tho city cemetery at four
o’clock Monduy afternoon.
Mr. McLain was only IS years of
age, and was a young man of many
virtues and noble qualities, and had
a host of friends who very much
deplore his untimely death. He
was a member of the Dawson
Guards, and was buried with mili
tary honors in the presence of a
large audience, Rev. E. M. Whiting
perfo-ming the last sad rites.
TIIE BUILDING BOOM.
The building boom is still increas
ing In our growing city. Col. J. M.
Griggs, Col. J. L. Jones, Messrs. J.
A. Chambliss, J. W. Turner, W. N.
Lott and H. P. Bigelow have com
pleted their residences and are oc
cupying them. Mr. John Tibbs,
recently from Michigan, now with
the Dawson Variety Manufacturing
Company, has purchased two very
derirable lots from Judge H. S.
Hell, and is erecting on one of tnem
an elegant two-story residence. It
will be completed during this
month, and will be one of the neat
est iu the olty. Dr. J. G. Dean’s
handsome two-story building on
Lee street will soon be completed.
Mr. 8. A. Loyless’ new house is
nenriug completion.
Mr. J. R. Mercer, who erected and
rented out seven nice residences
last year, is now haying six more
built 'in the eastern portion of the
city, nick-named Mereerviile. As
soon as the material la placed upon
the ground, applications to rent
come pouring iu, and the houses
are invariably rented before com
pleted. Mr. Mercer Is the most en
terprising and public spirited man
in Dawson. If we had just a few
more such men, Americus might
“look to her laurels.”
NEWSY NOTES AND ITEMS.
Mr. D. W. Sears, of this cou«ty,
has moved to town, rented your
correspondent’s large new resi
dence, corner of Vine and Fulton
streets, .and opened a first-class
boarding house. He nearly filled it
with boarders tho first day.
Mrs. S. B. Bostwick, of Stewart
couuty, after spending a few days
in Savannah, stopped a few days iu
this eity, the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
E. P. lven id ay, and returned home
this morning accompanied by Mrs.
E. G. Brown, who is visiting rela
tives in Columbus.
The Ladles Church Aid Society
gave a supper at Armory hull last
Friday night, and notwithstanding
the cold rain poured down in tor
rents and the wind blew chilling
blasts, the attendance was pretty
good, and the proceeds amounted
to $45.50. This will be used to pur
chase a handsome communion ser
vice, the old one having been de
stroyed in the late fire. The ladies
deserve great credit for their fine
success under such unfavorable cir
cumstances.
Tho Dawson National Bank has
made ten per cent, profit on its
capital stock since last September.
A good showing for a beginner.
J. A. F.
OLD FOGY’S NOTES-
He Gives Our Readers Some Items from
Webster County.
THE PEACHES IN SCHLEY.
The Dsmags The Freeze Did—The Eurly
Bird Caught—Items or News.
Special Correspondence to Recobdeb,
Putnam, March 3.—All agree
that under the moBt favorable con
dltions of the weather for the bal
ance of the season, the peach crop
must be near if not a complete fail
ure. While other trees aie bud
ding and showing the vitality of
spring, the peach trees seem as
lifeless as in mid winter. While
some may have vitality enough left
to eventually put on a new growth,
a large per cent, are certainly dead,
The cause of this is hard to be
.traced. Some think the cold about
the middle of January killed them
while others think the unusually
large crop of last season is the
cause. It Is a rare thing to see a
blsoom.
ON THE TAPIS.
Rumor is circulating the report
of a marriage for the near future
and, strange to say, people have not
been guessing before.
THE “GRIP” IN SCHLEY.
The “grip” is the fashion, but a
very bad cold is the condition of al
most every one you meet. Quite a
number iu this immediate neigh
borhood have had to have the at
tention of a physician.
THE BIRD CAUGHT.
It seems about the time the old
maxim, “the early bird catches the
worm," has played out, as those
farmers who planted corn two or
three weeks ago think the bird lias
been caught.
GETTING FISH STORIES OUT.
If those Ohio excursionists had
stopped over here for a few days’
sport, and had been carried to the
fishiug grounds that are so plenti
ful around here, by our local fisher
men, they might have been con
vinced that Florida is not the only
place. One of our schcol boys goes
about every Saturday, and on every
trip gets from ten to twenty-two
pounds.
GREAT DAMAGE BY THE FREEZE.
It is hard to estimate the damage
done by last night's and Saturday
night’s freezes. Spring was putting
on smiles of May, and at one snap
of retiring winter, has clothed all
naturo with December's frown.
Corn in many cases was up, gardens
were flourishing, wheal and oats
were finer than ever before, but all
now 1s ruin. The loss of the latter
crops, which undoubtedly is a loss,
will greatly affect the farmers’ con
dition for the year.
NEWSY CIBMS.*
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Bolan, died and was buried at Ella-
vlite last week.
Henry Munro 1b back from a
medical college, and is a half doc
tor, as he will have to attend an
other term; but as all acknowledge
Henry to have niyiiual talent, this
half is as big as some of the whole
ones. Y.
Webster County, March 3.—
Our community is in sorrow over
the death of Mr. David Majors,
which occurred on Friday, the 28th
of February, after a prolonged con
finement with rheumatism and
heart dropsy.
Mr. Majors was a prominent citi
zen of this county for a long time,
and held several positions of trust
and honor, and discharged the du
ties of the same in a manner credi
table to himself and satisfactory to
his fellow-citizens.
He was a member of the Metho
dist church, and was greatly loved
by bis brethren.
His remains wero laid away to
rest on tbe first day of this month,
Rev. W. B. Merritt conducting the
funeral service, and the large con
gregation that witnessed his burial
testified to the esteem which he was
held by his neighbors and friends.
He leaves an aged father, three
brothers, a wife and several chil
dren to lament his death. We icel
that their loss is his eternal gain.
No more shall we grasp his hand in
love and friendship on earth, but
wo hope to meet him in heaven,
where parting is no more.
tullis-montgomery.
On Wednesday, tho 19th of Feb
ruary, M. J. C. Tullls and Miss Sal-
lie Montgomery were united in
matrimony, Rev. J. A. Grifiin of
ficiating.
THE BLIZZARD.
Saturday night’s blizzard com
pletely destroyed ail vegetation. I
wonder how it will impress the
Ohio brethren with our “mild”
climate ?
REV. KIRKLAND.
Rev. Alex Kirkland filled his ap
pointment at the Presbyterian
church yesterday. He will preach
regularly on the first Sundays.
A REPORT CORRECTED.
The report has been circulated
that Rev. H. C. Corley would not
preach longer at the Chuieh Hill
Baptist church. This is a mistake.
Bro. Corley Is satisfied with Ills ar
rangements here, and the church
and community are abundantly
satisfied with him and his preach
ing. He will preach regularly on
the second Sundays and Saturdays
before.
DETERMINED TO STICK.
The Alliance of this county seem
to be more united than ever before,
and are determined to stick togeth
er and fight the trusts and monopo
lies to the end. ' t
Success to the(n, I say.
NOTES FROM BRONWOOD.
Meaiels In Town—Good Rain—Other
Newsy Items.
Bronwood, February 28.—“All is
quiet on the Potomac to-night,”
and everybody seems to be busy
with their daily occupations.
We had a very nice little rain
this morning, and everything has
the appearauce of “Beautiful
Spring.” The trees of the groves
are all budded, and tome of them
have half grown leaves, which form
a dense shade. It seems as though
we might get up a picnic shortly.
Mr. Dave Martin and his whole
family are having a severe time
with measles. Mrs. Martin haB
been dangerously sick for several
days, hut is now improving.
Mr. Walter Terry, one of the
“Southwest Georgia Cadets,” of
Cuthbert, speut Saturday and Sun
day with friends in Bronwood.
Mr. L. C. Durham aud family, of
Dawson, Bpent last Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ellorbeo.
Mr. B. D. Hartsfield, of Albany,
was in town again last night
“Look out, boys.”
Miss Amanda Smith, tbe well
known milliner, is for tbe present
associated with Mrs. W. H. Wilkin
son, a prominent milliner of this
town.
R. M. Culpepper, an old Bron
wood boy, now of Smithville, spent
Sunday in Bronwood.
Mr. C. W. Gunnels was called by
telegram to Atiant a on Monday
last, owing to the sickness of his
wife, who Is visiting there. We
hope to hear soon of her recovery
and their return home.
Horseback riding is taking the
day with our young people now,
Prof. J. E. Bigbie was In the city
a few days this week and rendered
some splendid music on last Fri
day night to an interested assembly
at tbe residence of Mr. J.T. Ragan.
Boys, I am forced to believe that
the wedding bells will ring twice in
Bronwood ere long, X. Y. Z.
MOSSY DELL ITEMS.
NEWS ABOUT BRONWOOD.
Garden. All Killed—Quarterly Meet-
Inr—Pereonal Natee.
FROM WESTON-
Do not take it for granted that our
prices are high, bnt give ua a chance
and find out for yonraelf that they
are low. Harris & Payne.
For immmio pot
boon.
a W. w. O. i!
Weston, Ga., Feb, 24.—We are
In the midst of warm spring weath-
The foliage in the forest Is
growing as fast as it commonly
docs in March, and will soon be
grown.
It is remarkable that fruit trees
have made such little progiess in
blooming, considering the warm
weather.
Master Jimmie Whaley, of Ter
rell, entered school here this week.
Mr. R. M. Tatum has moved into
the Durham house, just out side of
town, to send hla children to school
There are other vacant houses in
town that might be occupied by
some who want to educate their
children. We have a fine school
and a healthy town, and those who
have children to educate could do
no better than move here and pat
ronize our school.
Our school numbers between fifty
and sixty, with several others yet
to come in.
The passenger train on Coluintfus
Southern went into Dawson last
Saturday night. There was quite a
large crowd of anxious spectators
to welcome it.
Capt. Jones is one of tho most af
fable and accomodating conductors
to be found on any road.
Mr. Willard Smith died to-day.
He is the son of Uncle Bobbie
Smith, who lives just over in Stew
art county. This is the third child
he has lost since Christmas—two
boys just entering manhood, and
one girl about grown. Measles and
pnenmonta tbe cause.
New Itoad—Personal Mention and
Many I tenia.
Mossey Deel, Feb. 2flth,—Corn
planting is the order of the day.
A petition Is In circulation for the
opening of a new public road from
Providence to Plains of Dura. This
road Is badly needed and should be
opened as soon as possible. It takes
a skillful driver to drive over the
present road In broad day light.
Mrs. Taylor Williams and sister,
Miss Sarah Bryant, who have been
paying quite an enjoyable visit to
Mrs. J. H. Davidson, returned to
their home near Fort Volley Satur
day. They were accompanied as
far as Andersonvllle by Miss Naml
Davidson, who is spending this
week with her cousins, the Misses
Wesson of that place.
Mrs. John Godwin aud slster-ln-
law, Miss Ada Godwin, from near
Plains of Dnra, visited Mrs. God
win’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
F. Murray Sunday.
Samuel Moore and wife visited
Mr. J. H. Carter oyer in Terrell
county -Sunday. Returning, they
lost a small leather satchel from
their buggy. Any information re
garding it will be thankfully re
ceived by the Squire.
Messrs. John King from Webster
and Phil Jennings, left this week on
their annual bird hunt to Lee coun
ty. If game is found they will
bring baok a good share of it.
Mrs. John Barker and daughter,
Mbs Grant, passed through Satur
day on a visit to relatives near
Sumter city. They returned Sun
day afternoon.
Messrs. Bruce and Frank Hail
visited Mr. "Billy” Forrest Sunday
Mr. Peter Faust moved to Plains
of Dura Saturday so as to be nearer
Dr. Wise, whose daily attention he
needs. Mr. Clark and wife went
with him to wait on him.
Bronwood, March 5.—“Golly,”
bow dead and droopy every thing
looks this morning. 1- verybody is
down in tbe mouth about their gar
dens, but there is one consolation
about gardens, and that Is that
everybody will have an even start.
Many of the “early birds” who bad
their corn up are now making their
arrangements for planting over.
The weather lias considerably mod
erated to-day, and the people are
creeping out from their dens, and
Investigating around to see what
damage has been done by the recent
freeze up.
Garden seed are in great demand.
NEWSY NOTES.
Miss Lula Wesson, one of Ander-
sonville’s charming young ladies,
who has been visiting Mrs. W. H.
Wilkinson for several days, return
ed home to-day, leaving , well,
several of the boys discontented.
Col. B. H. Wilkinson, of Monte
zuma, spent a few days in Bron
wood in visiting relatives,
Miss Lorene Jossey, of Smith
ville, spent Saturday and ^Sunday
with relatives in Bronwood.
quarterly meeting.
The first quarterly meeting of
this circuit was held here last Sat
urday and Sunday. Rev. E. H.
McGehee, presiding elder, preached
two very elegant sermons to large
and attentive congregations.
The entertainment given at tbe
residence of Mrs. E. V. Bowman’s
on last Monday night was decided
ly a success, and was highly enjoy
ed by all present. It was-given In
honor of Miss Lula Wesson.^
THE SOCIAL CHOIjrT ’
The soelal choir held its regular
meeting last night at the residence
of Mr. J. T. Ragan, on first
Miss Lizzie Ragan speutj
and Sunday at home, to
of some of our boys..
Mr. Chas. A. Marshal,of
spent last nl
Bronwood.
Listen out about May.
X,
BURNED TO DEATH-
Special to Recobder.
Preston, Ga., March 4.—One of
the most shocking accidents which
ever occurred in this county, hap
pened here yesterday morning.#
The olothing of Mrs. Sarah Hor
ton caught on fire, and before as
sistance arrived was all burned off
of her, nothing but her sboea re
maining. She lived about six hours.
At the time of the accident she
was all alone with her two little
children, aged abont three and one
and a half years, who were too
young to render any assistance.
Her husband was abssnt, at work
on tbe S. A. M. railroad. He was
telegraphed to, but arrived too late
to see his wife alive. He baa the
sympathy of the entire community.
L. A. W.
SCARLET FEVER IN PRESTON
’ We have given E. J. Eldrldge the
agency lu Americus for our Barley
Malt Whisky. Distilled from
malted barley, it it rich and nutri
tions and free from all imparity.
For tho sick and feeble It is a true
tonic.
E. H. Chase A Co., Distillers,
1 Louisville, ICy.
Two Death* In a Short lime, and Other*
Very III.
Preston, March 4.—Scarlet fever
is making some grim ravages in
our t«|wn. Mr. J. R. Stapleton lost
a sweet little girl abont two or three
years old sometime ago, and In a
a few days following Mr. D. W.
Nicholson lost a little boy about
two years of age, and now Mr.
Thomas Tbarpe has a little girl
'sown with tbe same fever, with but
little hope of recovery. I learn
this morning that Mr. W. L. Par
vis Is very sick. To all the bereaved
ones they are tendered the foil
sympathy of the community.
L. A. W.
Tho Grady Monument.
Special to Rkcordeb.
Atlanta, Ga., March 6.—Mr.
Alexander Doyle’s design for the
Grady monument has been seleeted
by tbe committee.
Mr. Doyle’s conception of the
monument is very beanttful. It
consists of a square base of granite,
surrounded by a low balustrade,
from the center of which rises an
exquisitely proportioned pedestal,
and on this elevation stands a
bronze figure of Mr. Grady In one
of his most natural attitudes. On
one side of the pedestal Is a bronze
figure of History Inscribing on her
tablets the deeds of the dead hero;
on the opposite side Isa figure of
the South weeping bitterly because
of the loss of the greatest of her
young men; the other two sides of
the pedestal bear only a palm leaf
and a wreath of immortelles also
wrought In bronze. The effect of
the monument is heroic and ex
tremely beautiful.
WANTS TO COiyiE.
A practical wood workman, su
perintendent of a spoke and hub
factory In Ohio, wrote to Maj. W.
L. Glessuer a few days ago, saying
he had noticed a reference in the
Recorder.to the new furniture
factory, and also the article “Wbat
Next,” published some weeks ago.
This gentleman wants to come to
Americus and start a spoke and hub
factory, guaranteeing to sell Its out
put before it Is made. He has money
he will invest in It, and can com
mand more.
He says suoli a factory will em
ploy from 100 to 150 bands, and pay
from $1,000 to $1,200 per week in
wages, not to mention tbe timber
used.
Tnis is a rare chance for Ameri
cas,and one that should be looked
into.
What says the Americus Im
provement and Manufacturing
Company?
It must be the honor there is sup
posed to be attached to the office of
Governor to make so many ambi
tious people hanker after it. It Is
certainly not the salary, as hun
dreds of business men make more
thanthe paltry $8,000 attached to it,
f ropArhich the Governor must keep
U|l 'the ‘Ognity of his office, enter
tain and five. When Wjfl the great
State of Georgia pay hdt public of
ficers tbe salaries ll$#y desire?
ovSr,Mfl$iB$ate flint will
yomtByen in charge.
Horrible Accident.
Specl.lto HSObllDER.
Glasgow, March.! 4.—A horrible
accident; happened at Carlisle ita-
tlon this morning. The air brakes
of an express train refused to aet.
Lfrdashed .with full speed Into the
engine of another train. Four tjere
killed, outright and two' died since.
Twelve were wounded.
pirates
CREAM
fAKlNg
perfect madIa
lta superior excellence proven In millions
of homes for more than » quarter of a cen
tury. It is used by the United States Gov
ernment. Endorsed by the heads of the
Great Universities as the Stronrest, Purest,
and moat healthful. Dr. Prices Cream
Bakins Powder does not contain Ammonia,
Lima, or Alnm. Hold only In Cana.
£kice baking powderco.
*BW YORK. CHICAGO. RT, LOUIS
New Advertisement?
, Georgia Post master*.
Special to RKCOKtytB.
Washington, March 6. —The
nomination of T. W. Thurmond to
be poatmaster at Griffin was sent
from the. postoffice department to
the white house this morning.
Two new postoffices are announc
ed to-day for Georgia: Ashwood,
In Berrien county, and “English
Eddy,” Tatnall county.
Hiram Matthls has been appoint
ed postmaster at Duluth, Ga.
Several other appointments at mi
nor points arc announced.
: .
I now offer the eleventh Improve
ment of tbe Walter’s Little Seeds,
at one dollar per bushel, or six
bushels for five dollars. Send orders
to me at Plains of Dura, Ga.
. S. J. Walters.
Mb. S. J. Waltebss—I have planted
yourcotton exclusively for flve yean, and
each year procured aome now seed from
yon, therefore can say II has improved very
perceptibly, both In number of bolls and
stalks and yield of lint, ’Tito tough, hardy
ootton, stands dry weather well, and does
not fkll out easily. I prefer It to any other.
Vf. I.. THOMAS.
Plains of Dora, Ga., Febraary, 1890.
I hereby certify that I planted the Wal
ters latest Improved seeds last year. I
mads a bale per aero welzbine five hundred
pounds, Tbe yield of lint from seed cotton
Is far ahead of any I have ever planted. It
(Ins faster and better than any cotton I
have ever finned. E. TIMMERMAN.
Bmtthville, Ga, Jan 8th, 18*0.
Mb. B. I. Walters:—I hare planted
your Improved Cotton Seed two years. I
made last year thirteen and one half bales
to the plow. I can .In about one third
more of It t&sn any other variety In the
same length of time. I weighed 11 care
fully fifteen hundred pounds of seed cot
ton, and ginned the same, and the bale
weighed six hundred and live pounds at
Council A McGarrah’s Warehouse In
Americas. It. H. 8TEPH ENS.
Plains of Dnra.Ga., January, ISM.
Cotton Seed Oil Mills
Wo nro making various sizes from the
Plantation Mill* of 5 tons to the large
city mill of 50 tons per day. Our mills have
all tho latest modern improvements In ma
chinery. and produce the very best re
sults. Hend for circular.
CARDWELL MACHINE CO.
Richmond. Va.