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AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1891.
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geo. D. WHEATLEY’S,
Cor. Lamar St. aVid Cotton Ave.
Would we dare to advertise these prices if they
were not low?
For this week:
One solid ease White Lawns (30 inches wide) at 5c., worth 8c. elsewhere
per yd. ,
One solid case White Lawn (34 inches wide) at 8c., former price, 124c
per yd.
One solid case White Lawn (40 inches wide) at 10c., Eofmer price, 15c
per yd.
One solid case Check Nainsook (long fold) at 5c., worth 8c. elsewhere.
One solid case Check Nainsook (book fold) at 8c., worth 124c. elsewhere,
Don't let the grass grow under your feet before you have seen
UUi*
White Goods Department!
Killed to repletion with the choicest novelties of the season.
The following specialties may be of interest to those who
contemplate purchasing
COMMENCEMENT DRESSES
ISO yds. plain White Hemstitched Lawns <«•—*<"«> at 30c
ISO YARDS
S.A.TI3X STRIFE
LACS STRIFE
BORDERED LAWNS
at 13 1-2
at ir»
at 20
otaa
Plain and Dotted Swiss
White and Colored Tarlatan
Ht 115 c*.
Ht 20c
Ht 2Be
nt ©Be.
Black, Cream and White Mulls at reduced prices this week.
No Goods foy the price excels our
COLORED CHEESE CLOTHS
All Shades, ONLY 5c. PER YARD.
We will apply the lever of low prices to move our
HEMSTITCHED FLOUNCES.
Laces and Embroideries this week.
Our superb 40-in. EMBROIDERED HEMSTITCHED FLOUNCES
worth G5c. goes at 45c.
Our 75c Flounciogs at 55c.
^ur $1.00 Flouucingsat 70c.
Our 81.25 Flouncings at 95c.
Our $1.50 Flouncings at $1.20.
Our $2.00 Flouncings at $1.60.
Of all our elegant Hemstitched and Embroidered Flounces—some
wo th S3.ro and $4.00 per yard—Your choice for $2.00 this week.
SEU’LACES! NEW RIBBONS!
NEW PARASOLS! NEW FANS!
NEW HANDKERCHIEFS! NEW HOSIERY!
NEW CORSETS! NEW- GLOVES 1
We will say nothing about Silk and Wool
GRENADINES
Except that we’ve got 'em and OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT,
!ut b°«k silk drapery nets and flounces
Demand especial mention.
THEY were never SO HANDSOME !
NEVER 80 STYLISH !
NEVER SO LOW!
One
One
Piece BLACK FISH NET,'(all silk) in polka dot, Worth $1.00
P er yd., goes this week at 60c.
piece BLACK TOSCA NET, (all silk) plain and figured, worth
$1.25, goes this week at 75c.
Ut fiE( *t CHANTILLY NETS AND FLOUNCES worth from $2.00
to $2.50, only $1.50 per yd. this week.
We will open another case of those lovely
PINE APPLE TISSUES!
medium and light grounds with white and tinted spots and
figures at 12Jc and 15c this week.
IT > C01 'rteous and obliging salesmen to supply your wants, IS
-NOT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO TRADE WITH
GeoD.Wheatlev,
Americus, Ga.
orders by mail receive personal and prompt attention.
P 8 furnished on application.
MORE RAILROAD TALK.
THE CENTRAL ABSORPTION STILL
THE TALK OF ATLANTA.
(iabbett'i Determination Not to Take a
Kubortlina'e Place the His Sensation of it
all—I*at Calhoun Doesn't Expect Any
Other Change* Now.
Atlanta, June 10.—The-Central ab
sorption Is the talk of the town. Of
course it lias all been expected, and fol
lowing out the idea aud policy of the
past, it was natural to expect that the
Richmond and Danville general officers
should have been put in the big places;
but the official orders have made a great
deal of talk, nevertheless. The one big
sensation of it all—the one thing not ex
pected—is Cecil Gabbett's determin.v
tion not to take a subordinate place. Mr.
Gabbett’s friends are not very greatly
surprised. Gabhett has been considered
the best general manager in the south,
and while Captain Green, the general
manager of the entire system, is one of
the best railroad men in the country,
those who know Mr. Gabhett best say
they arc not surprised at his determina
tion not to play second fiddle to even
Captain Greet. Outside of railroad cir
cles the changes are very .generally en
dorsed here in Atlanta, on the idea that
it means that Atlanta will eventually
become the headquarters for the entire
system. The railroad hoys arc, howev
er, kept guessing.
If Charlton,” said one of them, "Is
to be simply passenger agent, what are
Sam Webb and the rest of the boys ?
Common liustlers.or hirelings, I expect ”
One prominent official, at my elbow as
I write, says:
“Mark my prediction, in six .months
Canton Green will be the most popular
railroad .man in Georgia. I've known
him ever since he was plain “Cussin
Ifill" Green, an engineer, and lie’s one
of the best men in the world I’ve never
know a better. He ■ will make the sys
tem popular if any man can.”
Mr. I’at Calhoun is quoted as saying
there will probably be no more olianges
at once. The minor offices and employes
draw a sigli of relief at thiB, but they
are all making their preparations for
summary departure should that at any
time be necessary.
One good tiling,” said one of them
to day, “when they do settle down after
these changes are made, the likelihood
is that whoever is retained now can
count on a permanent place."
There is a good deal of speculation as
to whether the East Tennessee and
Queen and Crescent are to be put under
the same general management as the
other Tennessee roads. This is re
garded as hardly likely, owing to the
difference in their territory and the dif
ference in the character of the business
they do. Still, the East Tennessee peo
ple are by no means calm. They would
not he surprised if a bolt of lightning
would drop in their midst at any
time.
A CHAM) JIMK
MU).
PLAINS RUMBLINGS.
Reported From tho Picnic »t Hollis’
In Lee County Last Friday.
I.KKSiirHc, June 10.—The picnic at
Hollis’ Mill on Friday last was a suc
cess. A happy success., Mo prettier
spot could have been selected. No
management in every department could
have been better and no party could
have enjoyed themselves amid so much
discipline than we.
Situated in a magnificent grove of oak
and cedargrowing spontaneous side by
side and spreading out in grand propor
tions the acter reaching up in stately
beauty, the Boughs centering and over
leaping, making a shade that few can
enjoy elsewhere after resting in thgse
shadows Wfere those grounds.
Entering these grounds from tile Lees
burg side you run upon the laige shady
platform erected for the occasion and
catch the sound of sweet music, and stop
to enjoy the dance and watch the gliding
of merry makers on a floor well propor
tioned, for the new mishrn dances, the
dances we all love bo well and enjoy
much
On further, and tip a broad, well clean
ed walk,'you find an enclosure, where
lemonade and ice water was lavished out
free to all.
To the right you see a smoking pit
filled with meats and a* rope stretching
ail round to define your limits in your
walks there It was an old fashion bar
becue and better cooked, better season
ed meat we have neyer tasted
In tho center of all this was a long
table covered over witit white cloths
from end to end and tilled with dishes
aud glasses, all ready for the tap of the
largo plantation bell, a signal for the
ladies to take possession and load it
witli provisions And how well it was
done, ask those who were there: more
than enough to feed the multitude.
'Tis thus wc saw it, and a more quiet
or orderly affair of the kind we have
never attended. So nice did everything
go off that it was the praise of every one
from c<ery section. Americus, Albany,
Dawson, Smithville, Rronwood, Cbo-
kce, Leesburg and the surrounding
country both from Leejand Terrell were
with us.
The question was asked that day, and
we repeat it now—why not make those
beautiful grounds, with the permission
of its generous landlord, that big
hearted, whole-souled Simmons, a per
manent rendezvous for each and every
season.
It Is near enough to Dawson and
Bronwood and not too far from Americus
and Albany and Smithville, as their line
representation with us fully proves, and
it is situated—as was suggested—so near
the line of Lee and Terrell that it should
become an affnlr of theirs together.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS
FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION . TO
MEET IN AMERICUS
An Interesting Programme Arranged for
the Occasion—Delegates from Each School
Will Attend—The Dally Order of Exer
cises -Americus Hospitality.
These gatherings, when rightly con-, whlch make8 U P thls a,8oclatlon - 8,111
A Few N.wsy Note. From Our Thriving
Little Neighbor.
Plains, Ga , June 10.—This commu-
:y was visited by a terrific rain and
hailstorm on Monday afternoon. T\\o
miles south of this point, In the vicinity
of Mr. C. C. Jernigan's place, the dam
age waB very heavy. All kinds of crops
were literally cut and beaten to pieces
by the hail, and some think the damage
is irreparable. The same was repeated
in Webster county in the neighborhood
of Mr. John Clark's farm. In addition
to the damage done by hall,, tho rains
have lieen excessive, and in many places
the crops are covered witli water.
At Shis writing Mr. C. F. Foster is
quite sick with bilious fever.
Protracted meeting will commence at
the Methodist church here on Wednes
day night. Uev, H. Stubbs will have
ample assistance by visiting ministers
in conducting the meeting, and hopes
for considerable interest in spiritual
matters.
Mrs. 5. M. Oliver, of Preston, lias re
cently been on a visit to relatives here.
Mr. George Shields, of Dawson, spent
portion of tbe>week with friends in the
illagc.
Messrs. G, W, Oliver, K, C. West and
, C. Alexander, of Americus, spent
Sunday with the liomc^folks here.
Miss Leila Parker, of Box Springs, is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Parker of
our town.
Mrs. Tappan, of Atlanta, is spending
some time with the family of her
brother, Mr. C. C. Jernigan.
Mr, W. B. Parker went up to Hucna
Vista on Sunday.
Messrs, It. K. Webb anifw. L. Thomas
made a business trip to Americus on
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Black and Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Stewart wenc over to Ameri
cus on Sunday, visiting the sick.,
Messrs. Edwards, Farguson, Meal,
Richmond, Williams and Wolfe, knights
of the grip, have been attending to busi
ness interests in our village daring the
week.
ducted, are beneficial, for the city meets
the country Socially and the prospects
arc Ltlkcd over, the future forecast and
the result—if it only awakens a hope— 1
has redounded to our mutual good
loo much praise cannot be given to
Authur Simmons for his attention to
every detail. To Eason Smith and Wil
liam Ifuckaby for the ha-becue. To Dan
Hull for his efforts in seeing that every
body at or near the table had plenty to
eat. To Messrs Brice and Tlson for
their management of the platform and
dance. To the Albany string band for
its music. To that efficient corps of
colored waiters who carried out the days
gone by with so much promptness and
pride. To the ladies—to see that every
detail was looked after, and to them be
longs the praise for the order that was
so noticablo by every one upon the
grounds everywhere.
Wo had a big hail storm Tuesday
evening, doing much damage. Col. T.
B. Jordan suffers severely by it. IBs
melon and corn almost ruined.
Crisp It the Man.
Roger Q. Mills has established head
quarters at a Washington boarding
house, and there has been a good deal of
speakership gossip at the National Capi
tol since his arrival. Yesterday tho.
Constitution bad this from its Washing
ton correspondent:
“Congressman O'Ferrell, of Virginia,
who made a national reputation during
tho wild times in the house last session,
preceding the seating of the negro
Langton, was hero to-day. After spend
ing some time in consultation witli Mr.
Mills, he came down into the lobby of
the Metropolitan hotel and told the Con
stitution correspondent that Judge
Crisp would secure the vote of every
democrat from Virginia in the next
bouse. He had no hesitation in saying
that he believed Crisp would be
elected.”
Millious of bricks will be made in
Gainesville this euiuwei. Brick
making la getting to be one of the
city’s leading industries. There ate
five yards in active operation, and
the lateet improved machinery It
used.
Cbauncey Depew is quoted as say
ing: “When you come to think about
it, the South is the only part of our
country which is purely and typically
American."
Following is the very interesting pro
gramme of the Sunday school convention
of the Friendship association to be held
with the Americus Baptist church, Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday, June 2(ltb
27th and 20th.
Filday—ll a, m.—Sermon by Rev. J.
W. Beck; text, Dent. 81.12.
2 p, m.—Organization and enrollment
of messengers. .
Appointment of Committees. First,
conditions of the work Second, recom-
inendatloup. Third, destitute fields
Reports f-om vice-presidents, superin
tendents aud partors.
Address by Rev. W. II. Patterson,
Subject: “The needs of the work in
our association and how they shall be
met.”
8 p. m.—Sermon by Rev. W. L. Cutts.
Saturday—0 a. m.—Renewal of call,for
messengers and visiting brethren and
sisters.
Report of committees and other busi
ness.
Address by W. fi. Hinton. Subject.
“What is the work of the convention
and how may it best be accomplished.”
Address by W. M. Sears. Subject
What may he expected as the results of
faithful Sunday school work. General
discussion.
2 ]j, m.—Miscellaneous business.
Address by Rev. J. W. Beck. Sub
ject: What constitutes a model Sunday
school.
Address by Rev. A. B. Campbell. Sub
ject: Who are responsible for tho high
est success in the Sunday school work.
General discussion.
8 p. m.—Sermon by Rev. V^. H. Pat
terson.
Sunday—0:80 a. m.— Sunday school
exercises.
11a. m.—Sermon by lte^. T. C. Boy.
kin. Text: Mark t», 30.
2 p. m.— Sunday school mass meeting.
Address by several brethren.
This annual convention is called by
the executive committee of the Friend
ship Sunday School association. We
earnestly request eaob Sunday school to
Bend at least four messengers, male or
female, to the convention. Pastors and
superintendents are urged to present the
matter to the Sunday schools. All who
come will be cordially received and en
tertained.
All papers throughout the district,
please copy.
Hmnter Hems.
Slwiteii, June 10.—The heaviest rain
this teaion fell here yesterday afternoon,
.it seemed at If Nosiks ark was needed
for a while. , Several of our farmers find
oats on the ground that were considera
bly damaged
Misteses Mamie Tillman and Emma
Caldwell of Smithville paid Sumter a
pleasant visit last Saturday and Sun
day.
An ice cream supper at the residence
of Mrs. Mittie Rodgers on last Friday
night complimentary to Miss Anna Mc-
Gehee, of Cutbbcrt, wns highly enjoyed
by all present.
The oat crop In this vicinity have
turned ou( better than expected, al
though they were badly.damaged by the
drouth in May.
Miss Ola Kersey of Smithville, spent
last week with Misses Lizzie and Mag
gie McDonald near town.
Misses Pearl and May Page will leave
for Macon to-morrow, where they will
spend several weeks with their many
friend's. • i
The little infart of Mr. and Mrs B. F.
Markett has been quite sick for the past
welk, but is Improving at present.
Miss Florella Markett, who is attend
ing school at Leesburg, visited her
parents last Sunday.
Rev. H. Stubbs preached an able and
interesting sermon at Benevolence
church last Sunday.
The recent rains are causing the
watermelon farms to look very nice.
Miss Anna McGehee, who has been
teaching school at this place for some
time, closed her school left her school
last week, and returned to her home in
Cuthbert yesterday afternooh.
The hyena Is still destroying the dogs
in this vicinity. On Sunday night last
it was shot at by Mr. J. L. Page, but the
monster got away 'before it could be
captured and killed a negro's dog living
on Mr. Page’s place.
Cedarioan will soofi have ext oil
mlllauda guauo factory. Twenty-
five thousand dollars worth of stock
has already been taken.
The Artesian Ice Company of
Montezuma is manufacturing fine ice
from artesian water.
THE ANNUAL MEETING
<
Of the flumte^Conn ty Sunday School Asso
ciation-end Kl-etlon cf Officers.
The knQifil meeting of the Sunday
School Association of S jmter county
will be held on Friday, June 19th, at
Nopr Hope church, just four aud a half
•miles west of Americus, and Immediate
ly on the Hue of the S., A. A M. A great -
deal of interest and importance Is at
tached to this meeting and -those In
charge are leaving nothing undone to
make It a most useful and Interesting oc
casion.
Kvqjry Sunday school In the oounty Is
earnestly requested to send a delegation
and a large one if possible to the meet
ing. Many things of Internet and Im
portance to the Sunday school work and
workers will be brought up, .and It It
expected that tome Interesting speakers
from abroad will be present and. address
the meeting. The following programme
has been arranged:
1. Scripture reading and prayer.
2. Praise service.
3. Reading minute* of previous meet-
■h,f.
4. Service of song.
5 Report of delegates from -tho vari
ous Sunday schools and from the state
convention. ,
0. Repo: t of the president.
7. Paper on “Individual or personal
responsibility” by Mr. J. J. Granborry.
Dinnei.
8. Election of officers for ensuing
year.
I). Addresses by prominent workers.
10. Suggestions for new work
11. Service of song, and benediction.
The place selected for this convention -
is excellently and conveniently Ideated. '
The new and neat church Is well ar
ranged for the meeting. The communi
ty is onn of the best in the county and
will make this meeting one of the best
ever held by the assqpiation. •
Efforts are being made to at range for
a special train over the S., A. A M. rail
road, so that delegates arriving from the .
eastern end of the road will find prompt
and quick transportation to the grounds.
Every Sunday school worker is earn
estly requested to bear the date in mind
and to attend the meeting. ■ -
J. W. Wheatley,
Pres't. S. C. S. S. A.
J. W. L. Daniel, Secy. S.C. S. S. A.
—
A DEAL PENDING
Which if Made Will Give the A . F. * N. to
to the 8., A. AM.
The very latest in loeal railroad cir
cles is that the Savannah, Americus A'
Montgomery railway is about to assume
the control of another road.
The Cordele A. Albany, or the A.', F.
A N. road may be leased.
This Is all that la known just now,
but It is a fact that negotiation! are*
pending with that end In view.
If leased now It will go Into the handg,
of the 8., A. A M. end be operated by -i
that road. f
The S., A. A M. or rather the Amen-
cus Investment Company that owns'’’ a
controlling Interest In the road, also
owns a large block of stock in the Al
bany Investment Company that built
the Cordele and Albany road, and It is
greatly to the Interest of the 8., A. A
M. to *'cure the control of this road.
The Vvockholders meeting of the Al
bany Investment company was held on
Monday, buf nothing public was given
out as to what was done.
Tuesday Col. Nelson Tift, one of the
leading spirits of the Albany Investment
company was here conferring with the
proper officers in regard to the leasing
of the A., F. A N. by the Savannah,
Americus and Montgomery road. He
was seen by a reporter and questioned
in regard to the proposed lease.
He said that no definite step l
bc«n taken and it might be some *
before any definite conclusion would
reached, but that the matter of lei
the A., F. A N. to the S., A. A 1
now under conclusion. 1
Some Lara* Enulnes.
Yesterday the S., A A M. road re
ceived the two largest engines ever
broug!)t to Georgia. They are numbor-
ed’llOand 120 and are named E. B.
Lewis, in honor of^Mr. E. B. Lewi* of
Montqzuma a staunch friend of the rood
and Charles F. Crisp, after the speaker
of the next house. The engines
are of the “bog” pattern. The
drivers are fifty-four inch ones
and the cylinders are 10x24, with ex
tension front. The engines are of the
best that could be turned. out by the
Baldwin works and weigh sixty tons
each.
Two more engines just like theso will
arrive to-day or to-morrow. * They, will
be used in handling 'the heayy through -
freights between Montgomery And Sa
vannah.
A Great Success. V
The excursion to Savannah yesterday *
was a great success. 'Quite a crowd
came from off the west end of tho S., A.
A M. on the trip through to the sea.
This party was greatly augmented in
Americus and between this city and
Lyons the special train picked up more
than500 people. No doubt the trip will
be greatly enjoyed by those who made it.
