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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
VOLUME
AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 2G, 1S91.
NUMBER 11
lie Reason Why!
,r anv HmiI it difficult to present a creditable appearance and
live within their meaus, is mainly .due to the fact that they
lV such high prices to so-called “merchant tailors,” while
rHE SAME QUALITY OF CLOTH,
THE SAME GRADE OF WORK,
AND THE SAME STYLE OF CUT
Can be obtained from our
leady Made Clothing 0; partment!
-AT-
LESS THAN HALF THE COST!
. Vnn are losing the benefits of modern badness methods if von fail
I,AVAIL YOURSELF OF OUR SERVICES.
THE DAY AT RICHLAND
JOHN’S DAY CELEBRATED
GREAT STYLE
Splendid SpMdtrs, PIrnty to*Fat and
Large Crowd—The People Were Oulrt and
Orderly —The Day and the Dinner
in Detail.
II
Cor. Lamar St. and Cotton Ave.
for dress occasions what could be more appropriate than our elegant
styles in
Ffince Albert or Three Hutton Cutaway Suits;
■ have them in all the newest shades and fabrics, (such as
Corkscrew, Clay Diagonal, Granite, Tricot and
fancy figured suitings) and
WARRANT OUR SUITS FROM $16.50 TO $20.00
ual, IF NOT SUPERIOR, in fit and finish to any “tailor made”
suits in the market for just TWICE THE MONEY.
i everyday wear we would suggest one of our nobby Sack or Cut
away Suits ranging in price from $3.00 to $15.00 per suit.
Our line consists of
Imported cassimeres, cheviots,
BLACK THIBET CLOTHS,
SERGES, FLANNELS, ETC.
OUR STOCK WILL PLEASE, and OUR LOW Prices
astonish YOU.
A WORD ABOUT ODD PANTS.
You need a pair to “tide"von over” so to speak. Our assortment is
ENORMOUS and our PRICES ARE RIGHT. They range from
JUO to $7.50 per pair, and cannot be bad e.sewbere for less than
pouble the price. Here is a hot weather item worthy your notice:
75 Summer Coats at 50c., reduced from $1.00.
100 Summer Coats at 75c., reduced from 1.50.
80 Summer Coats and Vests, $1.40 reduced from $2.50.
I kinds of Summer Coats and Vests, such as “Drapetes,'” Sicilians,
Serges, Alpacas, Pongees, Poptins,
TO CLOSE OUT STRICTLY AT COST.
HAS SENATOR GEOItOE FLOITEK.'
i Certain Portia
Platform.
of the Ocala
OUR LINE OE
IS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING,
Ahvaws the best in the city, will be found of interest to all in
need of CHEAP but NEAT AND SERVICEABLE SUITS
for their boys.
We still show a good line of tlioso HANDSOME SAILOR
bl ITS, (sizes 9 to 14 years) universally admitted such excellent
'nlue for $ | 50 per suit,
I
SHIRTS!!- SHIRTS!!!
| kR LEADER” at 50c is the best unla-mdered shirt on earth for
the price, while for dress, what shirt can compare with
Messrs Cluett, Coon & Co.’s Superb
‘MONARCH SHIRTS.”
undried *1“• Unlaundried
150. >
U'-ir “Monarch Puffs” have taken the trade by storm.
YE
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GOT ’EM !
AT l''0 N I Belfast Linen Collars. \ Any sizi
lav II L I —Gents’ Belfast Linen Cuff’s, j desired.
All Grades.
All Sizes.
'- r imported Balbriggau, Lisle Thread and Muslin Underwear will
add to your comfort during the hot season
LEAD IN FURNISHING GOODS
Our prices cannot bo excelled in the state.
E " HfflTCAl, NEW SOCKS, NEW HANDKERCHIEFS, NEW SUSPENDERS, Sc.
f ‘AKRI.y WIRE BUCKLE SUSPENDERS, the best thin# in the i
tverv pair WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS, or
your money refunded.
RIGHT ROBES FOR GENTLEMEN
t'K c
$i:c
AKEFCL SELECTION’S,
OUK PASONABLE PRICES,
OUR SEASONABLE GOODS
AH appeal to
0ur Reason, Your Pocket, and Your Health.
Cannot you save something by trading with
■EO.D.WHEATLEY
At 8:50 Wednesday morning the excur
sion train from this place to Richland
pulled out at the passenger depot of the
S. A. M. road.
The train wai in charge of Conductor
S. A. Borders, with Bob Poole .as engi
neer, and Oscar Strode, fireman.
The ride over there was one of the
most pleasant and agreeable rides that
ever an excursion party took from
Americas. But why should we say
this, when the S. A. M. road tries and
does excell all previous excursions over
their line. ,
We arrived in good time at Richland
and were met at the depot by a com
mittee of Masons of that pi ice and the
Masons were escorted to rooms prepared
for their occupancy, while all others
took refuge under the trees and awnings
to escape from the burning sun.
There had already arrived on the
ground people from ail the intermediate
points near Richland, which was aug
men ted by crowds from Albany, Colum
bus, Lumpkin, Louvale, Omaha, Weston,
Dhxvson, Cuthbert, Fort Fains, Blakely
and Preston.
It was one of the most orderly crowds
that it has ever been the writers good
fortune to attend. Xot a ripple occtired
to mar the pleasure of all present, and
all passed otf in a most pleasing and ac
ceptable manner.
After the visiting brethren had rested
for a short while, the Masons assembled
at the Baptist church, where a short
session was held.
At 12 o’clock the line march was
formed, with the Cordele band in the
lead followed by DeMolay comniandry
of Americus, after a short march around
the city, through the principle streets
the procession pulled tip at a stand built
in a beautiful grove opposite the depot,
where after prayer, an address was de
livered by Grand Master John 5. David
son. His address was one of the best
etTorts of his life. He spoke mainly on
the objects of Masonry, explained its
origin and what it had accomplished.
The address was well received and high
ly appreciated by all who heard it. He
introduced by district Deputy Grand
Master O. A. Barry, of Cuthbert.
Hon. Reuben Jones, Deputy Grand
Master, of Baker county, was next in
troduced, who spoke briefly on the se
crets of Masonry, and why women could
not be Masons. His address was hu
morous and to the point, and made
quite an ert'ect upon the audience upon
the audience. After this, dinner
announced, when all proceeded to satisfy
themselves with the tempting viands
spread before the n.
The occasion was the celebration of
M. John's day by the Masons of the
Second Masonic District of Georgia,
which is composed of the following
lodges:
Orion, Bainbridge; Americus, Ameri
cus; DtuTey,. Fort Gaines;. Washington,
Cuthbcit; Hiram, Florence; Albany, Al
bany: Leary,Leary; St. Thomas, Thom-
asville; Randolph, Benevolence; Weston,
Weston: Magnolia, Blakely; Chapel,
Lumpkin; Ochlocknee, Ochlocknee;
Furlow, Plains of Dura; Ca
milla, Camilla; Irvin, Sasser;
Cross, Lumpkin; Milford, Milford;
Centre, Union; Marshall, Preston;
Rrooksvilie, Brooksviile; Worth, Isa
bella; Simon Holt, Colquitt; Smith, Red
Hill; Attapulgus, Attapulgus; P. T.
Schley, Dawson; Arlington, Arlington;
Ireua, Rock Pond: Damascus, Damas
cus; Horeb, Boston; Ward Station, Shell-
man ; BiulTton, Blutlton; Cairo, Cairo.
•St. John's day will long be remem
bered by the people of Richland and
those who attended. It whs indeed a
great day, and day, and did cre/lit to
citizens of that place. There was near
four hundred Masons in the procession
and live thousand people on the gronnd*
In the grove a pit had been dug about
two hundred feet long, upon which the
carcasses of seventy pigs, twenty-five
mutton, live cows and twelve geese were
roasted until they were thoroughly
cooked, under the care of Mr. Adams,
and a competent corps of assistants.
The tables were about one thousand
feet long, and built in a squre euc’osing
about an acre ot ground. There was
ample to feed all who were there, and
as many more could have been fed from
the tables, besides thousands of the
country people brought well filled
trunks and boxes of the Simon pure
country edibles that were generously
distributed among all.
After dinner was over the crowd dis
persed and enjoyed themselves as they
desired. Some went walking through the
beautiful groves, rested on the grass,
which grows luxuriously around on the
walks, some went to the base ball
ground while others spoke softly and
gently to theii fair companion, which
was not intended for print, and if
actions can be taken as an index, a
couple of young knights from Americus
were smitten by the charms of two of
Lumpkin’s fair daughters, and the & A,
M. road wil) reap a benefit thereby.
At 0 o’clock the train left for Atnerl-
cus, with all feeling good and happy. ,
Those who were there will ever cherish
fond memories of St. John’s. Day at
Richland.
Canton, Miss., June 24.—The Missis-
sippian, the leading democratic state
organ, publishes to-day a six-column let
ter from Senator George in answer to a
request from the Amite county alliance
for his opinion and position upon the
Ocala platform with the exception of
the sub-treasury and land loan features
in the first demand and the contempla
ted government ownership of railroad
and telegraph lines in the sixth demand.
Senator George plants himself square
ly upon the Ocala platform, taking ad
vance ground in its advocacy. .Senator
George's letter was submitted to Col.
Livingston, of Georgia, to-day, who read
it carefully and said that it was a won
derful exposition of the alliance de-1
mauds, bo far a
AMERICUS THE PLACE
FOR THEGENERAL OFFICES OF THE
SOUTHWESTERN ROAD
And of tin* Savannah and Wratern Division
of the Centrnl — Itring Them Here and
You Will Have Itepaired nil Errors and
Benefltted Yourselves.
DR. CLARKE BADLY HURT.
It has been announced that the gen
eral offices of tho Southwestern road
may be moved from Smitliville.
It was a whim of Gabbett’s to remove
the headquarters there, and it is consid
ered a great mistake by all who know
anything about railroading.
It is said by some that Gabbett him
seif, saw the mistaae as soon as the ofti
ces were moved, but Gabbett is a man
ndorsed them the! "'h° has sufficient confidence in his
letter will
cause some
what of a sensa-, judgment never to dispute it.
tion throughout the state, especially in
alliance circles.
The LoHtliftouie Leprosy.
London, June 24.--The leprosy com
mission in India is making some inter
esting discoveries as to the origin of tho
disease and methods of suppressing it.
In one instance they found a family
that had been leprous for live genera
tions.
The females of the family remain ap
parently free from taint until about 15
ears of age, and are usually very at
tractive for Hindoos.
As they get married at aboo
taint, is spread to other families, and the
plague has thus been spread througli
extensive district.
If Campbell in Fleeted.
Kansas City, Mo., Juno 24.—Senator
Vest was interviewed in this city last
night by a United Press correspondent
ou the political situation. He said if
GoVernor Campbell should be re-elected
in Ohio he will be the democratic nomi
nee for piesident. Otherwise, Cleveland
ill again get the nomination. The
senator said Gray of Indiana will be
given second place on the ticket.
I’tirnell to Wed liltty.
, X*:\v Youk, June 24.—A cable de
spatch' from London to the World says
that a special license has been obtained
l»y Mr. Parnell for his marriage to Mrs.
O’Shea.
The ceremony will probably take place
to-morrow, and will probably bo con
ducted with the strictest privacy.
Thf Verdict Not Yet Made.
Ati.axta, <>a., June J4.—[Special.]—
Ozburn’s trial <>n a writ of lunacy .till
continues. Arguments are being made
[to-night. There is no telling what will
be the result, hut the general impress
ion is that tl.o verdict will, be against
Ozburn.
Marriage lit Kilaville.
Or. II. S. Munro and Miss Addle
Smith were married at Kilaville Monday
afternoon by Rev. L. O, Johnsoii, of the
north Alabama conference. They were
to have been married sometime in No
vember, but as Mr. Johnson, a class
mate of the groom, chanced to bo in
Ellarlllc they hurried the date up and
had him to perform the ceremony. The
brido is a charming young lady, and sho
and tile man of her choico will 1)0 con
gratulated by many friends.
A Good Meeting.
Services are still going on at tho
Methodist church and will continue
through Sunday. I’ev. J. II. Johnstone
is assisted by Rev. O. A. Thrower, T. J.
Christian, E H. McGohco and R. J.
Williamson. Rev. J. P. MeKerrin, D.
D., of Macon, Ga., will he boYe to-day
and remain sever'd! days. These earnest
men are doing some grand work for the
Master's cause. The meetings are held
every morning and evening.
An Incident.
While at Richland Wednesday, Mr. Di g
Prince, in company of a comrade of tho
lato war, walked over the ground on
which lie drilled, preparing‘for tho con
flict, recognized au old tree under which
lie rested after a hard day's drilling
thirty years ago. Dug says Jio was
young then, feels proud of his war rec
ord, was glad to see the old tree and his
friend, hut don't want any more practic
ing or war either in his.
Who*. Watch Chariu ?
Last night Officer Barrow took from
Arphlliaa Dixon, a small negro boy, a
watcb charm—a large triangular crystal
held in a gold frame—which the boy said
he found at the S, A. A M. depot. Chief
Lingo has the charm, which the owner
can obtain by properly identifying.
A Mulct Day.
Wednesday was a quiet day with the
court huuse officials. Judge Pilsbury
was gone to Richland and the other of
ficers bad nothing out of the ordinary
in their different departments. Clerk
Allen was kept quite busy, however,
recording papers of different kinds.
* Aftcy the Press.
Messrs. R. T. Johnson, W. M. Hitt
and Charles W. Lamar have gone to
Brunswick, where it 1s said they go to
Now that the management has passed
into other hands, it is not at all improv
able that the headquarters will 'he
moved to the proper place. The work
ings of tite offices are greatly trouble
some at their present location as is daily
proven.
The officials, it is understood are anx
ious for the head men to look into the
matter.
Not only does the business of tho offi-
ces work^iadly, but the hardships expo
rieuced by the officials should also lie
considered. They say their families
cannot live there and it is extremely au-
- ’' ie ; noying and it is thought dangerous for
anyone to remain there throughout the
year.
Now, that tills matter is being agitated
it appears that tho time is ripe for the
Central's managers to correct a serious
mistake that lots liccn made, by bringing
the general offices of the South western
where they should have been at first—to
Americas.
Everything favors this, and there i»
nothing against it.
Here the Southwestern has tho best
paying point on its line. Here can be
found a place that is almost in the
centre of that branch of the Central of
Georgia. Here is a city which, by virtue
of roads already built and roads contem
plated, will alford the South western men
the key to the situation.
A large business is dooe witli the
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery by
the Southwestern and great wuuld be
the vantage ground gained by the latter
road if its general offices were situated
in Americus, where the general officosof
the Savannah, Americus ami Mont
gomery road are located.
Americus is In easy access of every
division of the Southwestern roatl and it
would be a matter of economy for the
general offices to ho brought here.
Manager Green has already signifletl
his intention of carrying out the im
provements which were contemplated by
bis predecessors, so far as Americus is
concerned. One of those improvements
will be a handsome and commodious
depot in keeping with the city. It
would cost only a small amount in ad
dition to run this building up another
story or so to make quarters for tho
officers of the Southwestern.
Then another tiling. This city is the
commanding point of the Savannah and
Western road. The general offices of
that division could also be provided for
in that building. Tho officers could
work to better advantage if locatod
here, for here they could easily confer
with the officers of the Savannah,
Americus and Montgomery road, witli
which they have worlds of business.
Then Mr. Uriah B. Harrold, who Is vice-
president and the real head of this di
vision, lives here anti he could be easily
consulted with were the general offices
in Americus,
There is no doubt In tho world that
Americus will in time—and a short time
too—become the objective point of other
roads and that the general offices ot
those roads will bo here. This should
he considered by tho head men of the
Central if they move the general offices
of the Southwestern.
Americas is the proper place for the
offices. If they were hero everything
could bo managed satisfactorily, anil
better than if they were anywhere else
on the road. Already Americus has
telegraph communication with all points
that the officers would want to reach.
In fact recent changes glvo her telegraph
facilities which are equaled only by At
lanta and Augusta.
All the ground that is needed for ad
ditional yards sidetracks and things of
that kind could be secured here for
practically nothing. This would enable
the officers to bank their cars and en
gines here and send them out when
needed.
Here the officers, their assistants
and their families would have a pleasant
place to live and one of the healthiest
places in Georgia. This, taken In con
sideration together with the increased
business that would be done by the
road and the hundreds of other advan
tages that would be derived from the
locating of the general offices here should
be a drawing card for Americas.
Let the general offices of the Savannah
Se Western and Southwestern come here,
gentlemen.
Then you will find that you have re
paired all mistakes and won the best
thing possible for the roads.
Americas will welcome the offices and
offioers. i * •
A Kunswsy Horse Inflicted Dangerous
Wounds on Him Yesterday
Dr. John Clarke, father of Dr. J. C.
Clarke of this city was badly hurt at
Richland Wednesday by a runaway horse.
The animal was frightened by a train '
and made a mad dash through a large
crowd. ,• v
In his Right he struck Miss Laura
Jowcrs of Preston and knocked out sev
eral of her teeth, besides inflicting an
ugly wound on her face. He also badly
bruised Miss Mattie Harris of Stewart
county.
I)r. Clnrko saw a little girl standing
directly in the track of the horso. He
rushed to her ond pushed her to a place
of safety. As he did so tho horse’s
head struck him square in the breast
and knocked him down. The horse
stepped on him and the buggy passed
over his body. He received au ugly
wouud about the face nud head and his
back was terribly sprained—probably
Besides these lie sustained
several other minor bruises and wounds.
For some time Dr. Clarke was*uncon-
scions, blit he rallied enough to be
brought home to Americus It Is hoped
by his many friends that lie is not as
badly wounded as was thought.
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The Course of Love.
Tho Brunswick Rifles left Camp Chldk-
amuuga Monday. Tho band played
merrily “Tho Girl I Left Behind Me,”
and thu boys stepped quickly, for there
was inspiration in that touching melody.
First Sergeant J. Mitt Wells, one of the
most popular members of the company,
was to be married to Miss Bessie Lee/
Spear, one of Brunswick’s loveliest
daughters, on the following night.
The ceremony that united the gallant
sergeant to the beautiful woman of bis
choice was performed by the Rev. G. Z.
F. Golden in the First Baptist church of
Brunswick.
Tlie wedding was one of the most
notable which lias taken place m the
city foe some time. The Rifles chartered
special car to get them to Brunswick
in good time. They attended the mar
riage in a body in full dress qnlform.
Many responses will lie voiced for the
happiness of Sergt. Wells and his charm
ing wife. .
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Correct.
Americus was well represented at
Richland Wednesday. Besides De Mola
Commandery, commanded by Hon. A.
•S. Cotta, E C., twenty-two strong, and
Americus Lodge, under charge of J. L.
Mock, W. M., seventy-five strong
Americus had the largest delegation to
the city front any visiting pinco, also the
prettiest ladles and (lie handsomest men
and uniforms on the ground. That is
just what was tSld us by numerous peo
ple there who knew what they were
talking about.
8he Won the Price.
Tlie contest, for the medal, that has
been going on for several months be
tween the members of Miss Lena Ford’s
music class ended last week and tho
medal was awarded to llttlo Ina White,
aged 7 years Site was closely fallowed
by Miss Willie Lou Davis. In fact, the
whole class have done remarkably well,' *
but where there was only one medal
there could be but one successful con
testant, Miss Ford's class will continue
through,the summer.
pony's compress. Whether that is really
the objeet of tbeir trip is not known,
.1 . a. ci„M„. And Americas people will meet the
negotiate for the Colcs-binklns Com- g entra p s managers more than half way.
Tho arm* of tlie city are open to you.
Will yon come?
He Never Stop*.
While every body was busy yester
day, seeking to enjoy tiiemselvee and
pass the time pleasantly. Troy Holder,
who is always on tho look out, p'icked
up a Mr. E. A. Elliott, on .a warrant
from Baker county lor carrying a pistol,
and pointing it nt another. The gen
tleman gave bond and went his way re
joicing.
Great Change. Made. ,
Mr. C. E. Descombes chief of con
struction of tlie Western Union Tele
graph Company has just finished some
great changes in the office here. New
tables have been put In, additions have
been made, to the batteries and Amerl-
cus has been given several new lines and
direct connection with all of the larger
itlos.
For Contempt of Coart.
Elizabeth Parker was before Justice
Oliver yesterday, charged with larceny.
She waived commitment and was or
dered to make a tJOO bond. At this
juncture Georgo Parker, her son, in
solently put in bis mouth and Justice
Oliver promptly and rightfully sent btm -
to jail for contempt of court. a
Lem ox, tiie white man who murdered
hhi wife in Bainbridge some time ago,
will be banged next Friday. EvAy-
thlng is In perfect readiness. He Is in
perfect readiness. He is resigned to his
fate but seems hopeless of a hereafter.
He is perfectly willing to go, however.
Cleveland has recently been elected
an honorary^ member of the Bandana
Democratic Club, of Louisville, Ky.,
and has accepted. Grover Is tho fore
most man In tho country to-day.
The government authorities are in
Savannah selecting a location for the
new post office to be built in that city.
