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Americus Wm
i Ordinary,
ESTABLISHED 1879.
AMEEICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1890.
THE machine shop.
IT WILL BE REMOVED TO AMERI
CUS AT ONCE-
Our City eeeoroe ill*- Lwextlo*' of the
Hr.t Equip))'*'! Fftturtr mill .11 Il
l'll 111*1 *k*',» In Oi*iiri;li..
They "'ll! come.
The beat. equipped machine whop
in Georgia will locate !u Americus.
This is tlie best news regarding
the advancement of our city which
tlie 1!kcokder lias had the pleasure
,,t chronicling for many a day.
Not only does It mean the loca-
timi of lids factory here, but it
means the bringing into Americus
„f a large capital.
Tlie gentlemen who compose the
company do not mean this machine
sho" as ttieir only investment, but
n il: work bard to build up our city.
Yesterday Mr. Frauk Lanier, who
has been the prime mover in se
curing this factory for Americus,
received tlie following telegram:
West Point, Ga., March 25.
Arrangements satisfactory.
E. F. Lanier.
The company isatpresent located
at West Point, and is kuown.as the
West Point Foundry Company.
The firm is composed of Messrs.
W. C. Lanier, L. Lanier and E. F.
Lanier.
Several days ago Mr. Frank
Lanier, of the Arm of Glover <fc La-
ulei, of this city, wus in West Point
visiting his uncle E. F. Lanier. In
the course of IiIb conversation, Mr.
E. F. Lanier stated that the Arm
contemplated the removal of their
shops to Birmingham.
Mr. Frauk Lanier at once sought
to interest his uncle in Amerious.
He pointed out to him the many
advantages which this city had.
So conviucing was his argument
that the firm decided that ''they
would uot give their response to the
Birmingham capitalist*, who were
endeavoring to secure their location
in that city, until after they had re
ceived a pioposition from Ameri
cus.
Returning to this city Mr. Lanier
at once consulted Mr. G. W. Glorsr
regarding the project. Hellkewise
become at once enthused, and felt
certain that Americus would be able
to make the same proposition to the
firm as Birmingham had made.
This was that twenty-five thousand
dollars of stock should be subscribed
locally, and a site donated.
On Monday morning Mr. Lanier
started out to raise the necessary
amount. He broached the matter
to the Investment Company. That
company at once subscribed ten
thousand dollars worth of stock.
Mr. John Windsor was the second
man approached, and he ottered to
take the remaining stock. This,
however, was not desirable. In
three hours the stook had been sub
scribed.
On Sunday Mr. Lanier went to
West Point and stated to his uncles
what had been done.
On Monday be returned, bring
ing with him Mr. E. F. Lanier. A
consultation with the gentlemen
interested was held, and Mr. Lau
ier was convinced that it would be
to his advantage to locate in Ameri
cus. He was unable, however, to
give any answer without consulting
his brothers, and he returned home
for that purpose. The telegram
which he sent yesterday gives their
decision.
The plant is the best equipped in
Georgia. The company is tlie own
ers of many valuable patents, and
does a largo business, Birming
ham was very desirous of securlug
them as they furnish a great deal
of machinery for firms In that city.
At preseut there are three largo
stationery engines in their shop,
awaiting transportation to Bir
mingham, and last year the firm
sold to one party alone in that city,
two hundred cotton presses.
The Lauiers are interested in oth
er enterprises at Wost Point in ad
dition to the foundry. They nro
the proprietors of the celebated
West Point cottou mills. Their
commercial rating in all their en
terprises, as given in Dun’s Mer
cantile Pegister, is over a half mil
lion dollars.
Mr. E. F. Lanier, when here,
stated his reasons for their firm de
siring a local subscription for stock:
“We do not desire to come into a
strange city as strangers, but are
desirous of having the co-operation
of its citizens. Should our firm de
cide to locate thfilr foundry plant
in this city they will do so with the
intention of future Investments."
Mr. Lanier lod’ied at several sites
which were olfelid, bntgave no de
cision. A letts! which will be re-1
eeived from him 10-day will settle
this question. It is thought that
they will settle upon the Leeton
Land Company's property. Work
upon tbefactory buildings and oper
ative houses will be commenced
as soon us practicable.
Tlie entire credit of soctiring this
factory is due Mr. Frauk Lanier,
•and be lias worked bard and faith
fully for it. In this lie bus been
ably co-operated in by Mr. G. W.
Glover, Mr. fl. C. Bagley, Mr. P.
C. Clegg, Mr. Johu Wiudsor and
others.
SUMTER CITY.
The Quarterly Meeting—Personal Meet
ing-Farm Notes.
Stmteh, March 20.—We are giad
to learn that Mr. J. M. Rodgers,
who has been seriously ill, is im
proving.
The followers of Gen. Grippe are
deserting him, and we hope to hear
soon that lie is banished from our
midst.
The first Quarterly Meeting of
this circuit was held at Benevolence
church last Saturday and Sunday.
There were present, Revs. McGehee,
Hays, Stubbs and Williamson.
Tlie attendance of both days was
large.
Misses Pearl Page and Mamie
McDonald, who are attending Col
lege at Cuthbert, were at home a
few days this week.
Miss Beauchamp, of Smithville,
visited Miss Markett last week.
While she was here she discharged
one of Cupid’s darts, judging from
a request that was made by one of
our young citizens.
Mr. and Mrs. McLain are viBiting
their relatives near this place.
This section was visited by a co
pious rain last Saturday. It has
been succeeded by balmy weather,
which has started our farmers to
work with renewed vigor. The
crops planted beforo the freeze were
entirely destroyed; also the fruit,
it is thought. Ecoliere.
FROM DAWSON.
NEW DEPOT AND
HOUSES.
Rurlul of Mr* lli-own— Burglary—A Now
MethoilUt Church— Railway Rate.—
A Drummer’. Donation—Dentil uf
Duh Faruum. Etc,
FROM BRONWOOD.
Wind and Rain—New Houses—Death
and Slokaess—Visitors, Etc., Etc.
Bkonwood, March 20.—A very
heavy rain fell here and In the sur
rounding country on lost Saturday
afternoon, the wind blew some, but
to no great extent. Much damage
was done in some seotlons |by the
heavy rain and wind, but fortunate
ly this soction was spared this time.
Some fence was blown down and
the farmers wore delayed only a
few days in straightening up things
It is always ous'tomary to have
“calm after storm,” so we are hav
ing some fine weather this week,
but no indications of shade from the
trees yet.
Mr. A. J. Kenny’s new house on
Hill street is now nearing comple
tion, and when it is finished up and
tlie paint brush is applied, it will
bo handsome, and will present a
beautiful appearance to that portion
of the city.
Little Dozier, the youngest child
of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. J. Hill, died
Sunday morning about II o’clock,
with congestion of the lungs. Lit
tle Dozier was about four months
old, and was a very bright and
promising little child, and was sick
only a few days when the angel
of death came and took him
from the arms of his dear mother,
and safely carried him to tho arms
of our blessed Saviour.
To the bereaved parentB wo ex
tend our most profound sympathy,
and may He doeth all things well
comfort their aching hearts.
There is considerable sickness
among the children of our town at
present. Mr. D. J. Ray has a little
child who has been very sick for
several days. Mr. O. N. Guise also
has a very sick child.
Miss Nellie Harper aud Miss
Blanche Roberts, two of Dawson’s
charming young ladles, visited
friends in Bronwood last week.
Mies Mamie Daniel, of Dawson,
:pent a few days last week with
Miss Nettle Marshall, on Hill street.
Dr. Dozier, of Hatcher Station,
was In town last Sunday.
Mrs. Hattio Ellis, of Macon, vis
ited Mrs. J. H. Ellerbee last week.
Miss Cadie Powell is visiting
friends In Dawson this week.
Mr. D. B. Hill, of Americus, was
in town Sunday.
Mr. J. N. Haynes visited his girl
In Oglethorpe last Sunday. He re
turned on Monday with a broad
smile, which means success.
Mr. B. I>. Hartsflold, of Albany,
was in town yesterday.
A* i. A.
Dawson, Ga., March20.—Mrs. L.
G. Brown, relic of Judge Em oh G.
Brown, died at 4:30 o'clock last
Friday afternoon, the 21st Inst., at
the residence of Mrs. Emory Jeffer
son In Colunib'us, Ga., of congestive
chili. Her remains were brought'
to Dawson on Saturday last, aud
interred iu the city cemetery at 2
o’clock Sunday afternoon, Kev. E,
M. Whiling performing the burial
services in Ills most beautiful aud
impressive manner.
Mrs. Brown was a sister of Dr. L.
MoLestcr, of Cuthbert, who died
about oue month ago, The family
once consisted of fourteen brothers
and sisters. They are all dead sow,
Mrs. Brown being the last. She
was a consistent member of the
Methodist church, and a good
Christian woman, and was followed
to her lost resting place by scores
of weeping friends.
Her husband, who died seven
years ago at eighty-five and a half
years of age, was ouce one of Daw-
sou’s most prominent and beloved
citizens. Before his death he made
a will bequeathing the property left
her during her life, to his three
sons, Enoch Brown, Thos. J. Brown
and Chas. C. Brown, or their fami
lies. It consists of three brick stores
on the Loyless block iu this city.
Last Saturday evening while Dr.
I. D. Graves, a merchant at Graves
Station, was at supper his store was
broken open and about ten dollars
in cash aud several pairs of shags
and other good
dootor aud his clerk.
C&laiayn Phoipbate
for Soda Water is highly flavored,
and a valuable spring tonto.
Fleetwood ^ Russell.
found the tracks of two meri lead-
log toward Dawson, and at once
sent a runner with description
of tho money aud goods missed.
Sheriff Thornton and Marshal
Hatcher at ouce arrested two sus
picious lookiug white men, at a dis
reputable house, kept by Emma
Newsome, In the suburbs, and on
searching them and the bouse found
the Identical money and shoes de
scribed by Dr. Graves. The parties
proved to be Jim Hudgins, an Ala
bama ex-convicts, and John Davis.
They were placed In jail and, waiv*
lng preliminary trial, will bo tried
at our May term Superior Court. It
was not more than two hours from
the time of the burglary till the par
ties were safely In jail. This speaks
volumes for our ever watchful and
efficient sheriff and city marshal,
Rev. E, M. Whiting preached a
stirring sermon last Sunday morn
ing on the subject of building anew
Methodist church. At the close of
his Bermon he invited any of the
congregation who desired to make
any remarks on the subject to do
He was followed by Judge H.
S. Bell, Mr. N. W. Dozier, Col. J,
G. Parks and Judge J. H. Guerry,
all of whom were very much in fa
vor of building the church at once.
The buildiDg committee held an
enthuslstlo meeting Monday night
and appointed a committee to so-
licit subscriptions and good work
has already commenced. The first
subscription was a twenty-dollar
bill irom Mr. Wilber Brown, a New
Orleans drummer, who heard Mr.
Whiting preach Sunday morning.
Mr. Thomas Stocker, a Macon
drummer, has quit the road and
located in Dawson. He has pur
chased Mr. M. G. Statham’s interest
In the livery stable business. He
selected Dawson from among all
the cities he has been visiting for
years, which is a nlco oorapliraent
to our thriving city.
Messrs. A. J. Baldwin & Co., are
putting the material on the ground
for the erection of a magnificent
wholesale store house, on corner of
Lee and Main streets, just north of
their present excellent retail estab
lishment. This will be the most
Imposing brick structure in the
city. It will bo 70 feet wide, 120
feet long and three stories • high,
and wilt be completed daring the
summer, with all modern conveni
ences and appliances.
Dr. Walter B. Cheatham has just
commenced the building of a fins
brick [store on east side of Main
street. It will be 20 feet wide and
90 feet long, with iron and glass
front. He bos already had several
applications to rent it.
Mr. J. A. Morris and Mr. J. F.
Bartlett are each building a nice
residence in the eastern portion of
the city.
' Mr. I. N. Laasom, of Columbus,
spent two days in tlie city last
week, trying to rent a house, but
failed. At lost Mrs. Newberry
Icoimeuted to iet him occupy two
rooms in her house till lie could get
a lot and build, and he will proba
bly move Ids family down soon.
The Central railroad authorities
have notified their,agent here that
llipy will soon put in a “Y” for tho
c^ivenieuce of that road aud the
Cylumbus Southern in trungferlng
freight from one road to the ether.
Even thus early we are eujoyiug
tho benefits afforded us by reason
of tlie completion of the Columbus
Southern railroad to Albany.
Heretofore we hail to pay $1.15 to
Alhuuy by the Central. As soon as
our new road put her ruto at (10
cents, the Ceutral followed suit
and now we can go to Albany on
either road for 66 cents. We can
make tho round trip for that price
daring this week.
Material is being placed on the
ground for building the Columbus
Southern depot. The depot will be
85 feet loug, with a wide platform
all round. The freight room will
be 35 by SOfeet. The buildiug will
be provided with an office, ladleB
waiting room, general waiting
room and a waiting room for coi
ored people. It will be a handsome
structure. So says the Dawson
News.
Mr. S. Alasker, of Eufauia, has
rented a store In the new Janes
block, and is opening a stock of
clothing aud gent’s furnishing
goods
Dr. Ij. C. Toneke, of Spring Vale,
and Dr. Clark, of Cuthbert, have
decided to move to Dawson, and
grow up with the city. They will
meet a cordial welcome at the
haud/9 of our enterDrislng citizens,
Last Monday little “Dub" Far*
num, youngest son of W. W. Far*
DOTS FROM THE PLAINS.
Planting Cotton—Big Beoelpi*—The
School—Other Item*.
were stolen^ The uufn,‘ while riding a vicious Texas
lerk, Mr. Gooeke,-. pony, Wits thrown to the ground so
violentlJ* that he died of his injuries
at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning. The
whole community sympathize with
the fond parents and other relatives
in this sudden calamity,
The infant child of Mr. aud Mrs.
J. J.’Hill, of Bronwood, died last
Sunday and was interred in Dawson
cemetery on Monday.
Rev. Mr. Brown bBS resigned the
pastorate of the Presbyterian
eburob at tblB place, and Rev. W.
W. Waddell, of Cuthbert, has been
selected to fill the vacancy.
Senator A. H. Colquitt arrived in
Dawson last Monday, and after
shaking bands with bis many
friends and admirers, left for Al
bany to participate In the pleasures
of the Chautauqua. The Senator
looks as handsome and nearly as
young as he did astride of his noble
gray steed at the head of his brig
ade at the review of our army Dear
Smlthfleld, North Carolina, just be
fore the surrender.
Misses Mary Lee Jefferson and
Minnie MoLester, of Columbus,
spent last Sunday in our city, hav
ing accompanied the remains of
their aunt, Mrs. Brown, on Satur
day.
Miss Rosalie Hester, of Atlanta,
after a very pleasant visit to Slew-
art county, returned to our city last
Sunday, and will remain several
months.
Mrs. Nora Chappell, of Macon, is
visiting our city, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. J. G. Parks.
Mr. J. A. Miller was seriously
hurt last Monday by a large log-cart
wheel having fallen on him.
Col. Ben Hill Wilkinson, of
Montezuma, was in town Sunday,
visiting bis sister, Mrs. R. F. Sim
mons, and—somebody else’s sister.
J.A. F.
L
The New School Building.
It is understood that it is not con
templated to tear down the present
school building. The money ob
tained by the sale of bends for the
purpose of building a suitable
structure will be expended In
changing the old structure. Mr.
Norrman, of Atlanta, the architect
whose services have been engaged,
after an examination of the present
building, has given bis opinion that
with some alterations tho present
buildiDg will fully answer the pur
poses, and that a finer and more
commodious structure can be ob
tained than by the erection of an
entirely ne w building. He has not
yet drawn up his plans, but it is
said that they will comprise a new
front, and an additional wing to
the present building, with a great
number of interior changes.
Advice to Mother*.
Mbs. Winslow’s Soothing Byb
of should always be qsed for chil
dren teething. It soothes the child
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cores wind colic, and_is the ~
remedy for dlarrh®*.
Plains, March 26.—The far'meia
of this section are planting cotton
They seem to think the cold weath
er is over.
Borne of our boys have goue Into
tbe National Garment Cutter and
will leave soon for parts unknown
Success to them. They have done
a considerable business at this
point, and the ladies all seem to be
well pleased with it.
Th- Plains is on a boom at this
writing. The merchants are busy
selling goods anil guano. There
has been about 2,000 tons of guano
sold at this place already, and can’t
say how muoh more will be sold,
What town can beat this of the
same size?
The Plains shipped last season
about 2,500 bales of cotton, and
when tbe ware-house is completed
which we will have by next season
we will not come under 4,000 bales
We have also one of the best
schools In the county,conducted by
Professor E. S. Coble, of Dayton
Ohio, whom tbe people are well
pleased with, aud intend to keep as
long as th-y can.
Our Sunday school U also one of
tbe best in tbe county. We have
on the roll about 100 names. This
school Is due Its success to oar com
petent superintendent,’E, R. Stew.-
art.
We have no sickness at this
writing. Sub,
ABBEVILLE.
Grown Georgia Town Without Any
mowing.
Abbeville is perhaps the oldest
town In Georghi.
The county'of Wilcox 1s t large
one, and is now coming to the front
as one of the most prosperous. The
hidden wealth of that cosnty Is
being developed rapidly.
Abbeville is on a solid boom,
large number of new and pretty
residences are being built, together
with new store houses.
A new and seoure jail will soon
be built, as the county jail was
burned at this place some time ago,
The buildingof the Abbeville and
WayorosB railroad is now occupy
ing tbe time, energy and mind of
the people of this county.
Dr. J. D. Maynard is president of
the company, and has worked zeal
ously for the success of the road.
Almost unaided he has secured the
right of way, twenty-six miles of
which is now under contract and
being pushed forward to comple
tion. Six miles have been cleared
and three miles graded.
It is ninety miles from Abbeville
to Waycross, and no trestles at all
will have to be built. The route
runs almost parallel with the river
and will be the cheapest road to
build ever constructed in this state,
The contract for building the
road has been let to Messrs. 8. P.
Lasseter A Co., who are now grad
ing near Abbeville.
We congratulate tbe people of
this grand old town and county In
the push and perseverance display
ed in securing the road, as it will
open up to the country a large belt
of timbered lands, that will very
soon be thickly settled with saw
mills.
A new school house is In course
of erection.
On Monday night a festival was
held at the court house. Two hun
dred dollars was realized from the
sale of Ice-cream, oake, oysters and
bouquets. Durlug tbe pvenlng Col.
S. H. Hawkins aud Hon. E. G.
Simmons addressed the people in
neat and appropriate speeches.
Col. Simmons, as usual, acquitted
himself with honor. Col. Hawkins’
address was plain,|but to the point,
and was well received by the peo
ple. After the speaking the names
of two pretty young ladles. Misses
Graham and Webb, were placed in
nomination as to who was tho most
popular young lady in town. Miss
Graham won the race by over a
hundred majority. There were sev
eral of tho Americus boys mixed up
in this race, and tbe story goes that
they deposited quite a neat snm of
money with the building commit
tee, and then got left.
Our friend, Mat Fitzgerald, is
now a citizen of this county, and a
prosperous farmer. He says that
be never espeeU So leave the farm
again.
A largo number of lawyers and
newspaper men are in attendance
upon the court. A great deal of
business is docketed for this session.
Tbe grand jury Is bard at work,
grinding out true bills. Coot.
Tlie stock ot tlie Americus Invest
ment Company is bringing fancy
prices, and is hard to get even
at high figures. Recently a block
of twenty shares was sold for two
hundred and twenty-five dollars a
sltare.
Chase's Barley Malt Whiskey is
free from all trace of Verdigrlf. or
other impurity. Being rich and
nutritious it builds up the feeble
and tbe consumptive.
Sold by E. J. Eldridge, Ameri
cus, Ga. S
PURS
pPPSSiQjg
CREAM
*AK!Ng
Ita superior excel fence proven In lull lions
oYhonie* for more than * quarter of s cou
ntry. It Is used by the United Staten Gov
ernment. Endorsed by the beads or tbs
Groat Universities as tbe Strongest, Purest,
and most healthful. Dr. Prices Cream
Baking Powder does not contain Ammonia
|RV TORX. CHICAGO, ST. LOTUS
New Advertisement?
4 PPLIOATION.
\ TWELVE MONTHS 8UPPORT*
GEORGIA—humtkr County:
Whereas. Mr*. H. L. Maxwell, having
made application to me for twelve month*
support from the estate of W. A, Maxwell*
deceit sed,
These are therefore to cite and admonish
dl parties concerned, whether kindred or
jreditorsto show cause on or before the
May term of the Court of Ordl nary of Hum-
ter county,to oe held on the first Monday In
May, 1800, why said application shonld not
be granted as prayed for.
Witness my hand and official s*al this,
March 28.1890. A. C. SPEER, Ordinary.
<4 PFLICATIOJf.
A LEAVE TO SELL*
GEORGIA—SUXTXR COUNTY.
"•Whereas, Mrs. Emma A. Howell, ad
ministrator estate of J. M. Howell, de
ceased. applies to me for leave to sell real
estate belonging to said estate,
ftThese are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned, whether kindred or
realtors, to show cause on or before the
fay term of the Ordinary’s coun, to bo
held on the first Monday! in f May next, why
said petition should not be granted as pray
ed for.
Witness ray hand and official slgnaturo,
this, March 27, 1800.
A. C. 8PEFR, Ordinary-
JOKHIFF’8 HALE.
) G EO KOI A—Sumter County.
Will be sold before the court house door
in tbe city of Americas, Sumter Countv,
Ga., between the usual hours of sale on tho
first Tuesday in May, the following do-
scribed property to-wit:
Lot of land number one hundred and sev
enty-five (176), in the 16th District of 8un»-
ter county, Ga, Levied on ae the property
of 8. C. Pryor to satisfy two fl fas issue*
from the County Court of Sumter Ceunf y,
In favor of George Stapleton against th»
said 8. C, Pryor. Property pointed out by
m Tenant In possession notified la
of law, May 31st, 1888. Levy mad by
Thos. M. Cobb. Deputy Sheriff.
L. B. FORREST. Deputy Sheriff.
w. p. HAYNES.
U. B. HAYNES
W. D. Haynes & Son,
M Eslate,Boad and Stods Broiers,
Americus, Ga.
Property bought and sold on usns
Commissions.
Office at Recorder Office. 208
Foruyt hist root.
febS&Um
GLOVER’S OPERA HOUSE.
Friday and Saturday Fuellings,
MARCH 28 and 29.
Mly h
Strictly Refined and First-class.
Two and a half hours of
SOLID ENJOYMENT.
Oao continuous carnival of merriment I
POSITIVELY,
Atiinl:
ron away nightly.
