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THE AMERICAS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1801. Shoes for Young! Shoes for Old! Shoes for Rich! Shoes for Poor! TAX RECEIVERR MIZE’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1891 FOR SUMTER COUNTY. An look AT YOUR H* Fill I SHOES I h M i Hew Fair 1 Lxcell.nt Showing—Over #303,000 Increnae Over Lett Vrrtr—Only One Die- trlct Show. > Falling Off-Notlcmble In- create of Property of Colored Fermere. —THIS— SHOE STORE, 119 Forsyth St. Has just what you want. Tax Receiver Mize's digest of the tax receipts for 1891 for Sumter county is m ‘*t liatteriug to Mr. Mize as au official, aud satisfactory in a marked degree to our people. And this Is particularly creditable to Mr. Mize at this time, when the universal cry of “Xo Money” is heard in the land. The districts which show an increase over last year are as follows. These are the various amounts of increase: Fifteenth District 122,013 Sixteenth District old 7,0-x Sixteenth bl.irlct(new 3S,soo Seventeenth District 1,574 Twenty-sixth District (old) 41,011 Twenty-sixth District 'new) 22,14o Twenty.seventh District 133,233 Twenty-ninth District 0 mi 1200.403 Colored Formers -It,Sri Fill,264 In the Twenty-eight district a decrease is reported of $11,123. This gives a net increase of 8303,13S, to-wit: Total Increase $314,206 Less decrease 11,128 1303,184 A FATAL ACCIDENT* This is a showing, for these alleged hard times, of which Sumter county may well be proud—and she is. And she is especially proud of her tax receiver, Mr. Mize, who evidently is possessed of that admirable quality which is expressed so euphoniously in Chinese, and of which a free translation into the native tongue might bo rendered thus—“He gets there!" It will he noticed specially that the colored farmer is coming rapidly to the front in a solid and sensible fashion. TI10 increase of property owned by this class is reported at nearly Si-’,000,which is an encouraging aud cheerful sign of the times. Take it ail in all, it is safe to say that Sumter's report for the year ISO] will compare favorably witli any county in the state. And the indications are that tlie report of 1802 will be far ahead of this report for 1801. flood, nt and llelow Co.t. The undersigned having determined to make a change in their business, will offer, from this date, their entire stock of goods at and below cost for cash. Their stock is composed of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Groceries, etc., etc. All desirable goods. IV. K. McTyjer & Bbo, 8-4d3tw.lt Plains, Ga. A Sweeping Reduction will be made] on nil Foot-Wear purchased of us in the Next 30 Days I Iu this Sweeping 1 Sacrifice Salo uupicceedouted bargains will be offered on all LOW CUT SUM MER SHOES, anil]wo expect that the announcement of this sale will “Sweep the Town!” We are not after ro'oin ns most merchants would say—but are AF TER MONEY—room we have enough—but are SHORT ON money. If yon want to know what we mean by a SWEEPING Reduc tion, come to this Day 30 Clean Sweep Sale, Ituy Carpet. Now. I want to Eurn.tsizE what I have said before, that my stock of CABPETS IS ENTIRELY too LARGE FOll Afgfst, and MUST BE DEDUCED. From now until the 15th of September, I will sell some lines at |a GREAT SACKIFICE. I MEAN EXACTLY WHAT 1 SAY. TERMS CASH. J. J. Gkanderry, Agent, auglll-dsuu-wed-wgt Notice. A. E. Lockett lias tlds day purchased of C. D. Elam his undivided interest in the livery stables of Lockett A Elam, and the livery business will he conducted, in tho future by U. S. Lockett A- Son, and we respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. Respectfully, L 7 . S. Lockett A Son. ' difcw 8-1-lmo McElree's Wine of Cardul and THEDFORD'S J'.ACK-DRAUGHT are for sale by the following merchants in Sumter county: .1. E. Hall, Americas. D. F. Davenport. Americas. K. J. Eldrldge. Americas. II. L. Joiner. Amlersourltle. Dean & McTyler, Ilmtstonl. W. R. Doru, Friendship. A Bridge Builder ‘ on tho Chattahoochee Diver BrldEe Fells Through. On Friday last one of the most unac. countable accidents on record occurred on the Chattahoochee river bridge the S. A. A M. railroad. It seems that while Mr. George West, a bridge builder, was at work on this bridge be met his death in this singular manner: The span of the bridge on each side the river is finished, and the workmen are now engaged at work on the central span, or draw, of the bridge. To supply the heavy and cumbrous Iron material of this draw, a Hat working car is run over to carry what is needed for the work in hand. The track over which this car is run is laid upon the com pleted span, with cross ties only about twelve inches apart. In the river sunk n number of piles, which are capped by heavy timber, on the top which are the structures temporarily erected for the purpose of conducting tlie work. Through the upper one of these structures tlie iron bridge runs upon which the track is laid on which the working ear is run. As each heavy piece of iron is ran out upon the first span, upon a hand car pushed by several men, it is hoisted from the car and lowered into position by the aid of a sti am derrick, and finally lauded on the barge below to receive it. This was the work that Mr. West aud n number of men were engaged in when the accident occurred. When tlie iron beam, weighing three tons, bad been rolled out to the derrick, the signal to hoist was given, aud the men all warned to get out of .the way when tlie beam began to swing, after it cleared the car fioor a negro, finding himself too close to it, began to move back out of the way. Near him was Mr West, both these men standing on the crossties about midwny between the rails. Mr. West, seeing the liegro's movement, began himself to step further back: and in so doing, looking at the beam instead of at his footsteps, lie stepped between two crossties about twelve inches npart and made a clean fall through tlie bridge. To those who witnessed tlie fall, it was regarded tlie most unaccountable thing they ever witnessed. A fairly good sized man dropping clean through a space only twelve inches wide they naturally thought would bo an impos slbllity. But such is the melancholy fact. He went clean through, striking a cap tim ber forty feet below and crushing his hip and thigh, and no doubt causing his instant death. After striking the tlm. her he turned over it, and mado another plunge IS feet lower to tho barge anchored underneath, striking the floor of which, the bones of his arm, jaw and fnce were broken. When reached by his companion, lie was lifeless, ne was taken to tlie camps of the Georgia Alabama Construction Company, whero Ids bouy was prepared for burial, and was then carried to Jernigan, Ala., where be had resided. Mr. West was about 23 years old, and leaves a wife aud two small children. and you will find tho Largest and bio^t varied stock of shoes over oftorcvl in Americus and at lower j gentlemen only ! ,riccs than aro obtainable else-! mcmatii nuns.. Amen™.,«», June'JBwtiino Depositor—Is the teller in? Manager—Xo he has gone away. Depositor—Ah! gone for a rest, I pre sume? Manager (sadly)—Xo; I fancy It’s to avoid arrest.—Australian Joke. I. W. HARPER’S OLD KELSON COUNT? KENflICKY WHISKEY Has been recognized for years ns one of the foremost and finest whiskies placed before tho American public. Like every artielo of fineness it caters not for the bulk of consumers, to whom 0110 whis key tastes but littio different from an other, but for tiie appreciation of the connoisseurs only. It is in short, a gen tleman’s beverage, anil intended for DO NOT Sl'FFKlt ANY LONGEIt. Knowing that a cough can bo checked in a day, and tlie first stages of con sumption broken in a week, wo hereby guarantee Dr. Acker's English Cough Remedy, and will refund the money to all who buy, take it as per direction, and do not find our statement correct. For sale by Fleetwood & Iiusseli, Americus, Ga. 1 Edison wears four undershirts In win ter and is rich enough to wear that many ail the year round if he wants to. toy- WINE OF CARDUI, s Touto for Womw. Mother (suspiciously)—If you haven't been in swimming, how did your hair get so wet? Little Dick—That's perspiration— runnin' away from bad boys wot wanted me to disobey you and go in swimmin'. —Good News. Want, to Go Home. Evidently, Mr. Sears, of Webster, is desirous of gotting away from the Gate City. He has Introduced two resolutions lately looking to an early adjourn ment. A day or two ago he wanted to adjourn sine die on September 1. Yes terday he introduced a resolution calling for a joint committee to examine into the business of the general assembly and report such general measures ns require speedy action. All such resolutions look to an early adjournment.—Constitution. A GOOD APPETITE Is essentis), not only to the enjoyment ot food, but to bodily bealtb and mental vigor. Thla priceless boon may be secured by the use ot Ayer’s 8»riaparilla. ‘Feeling truly grateful tor the benefits realized by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, I gladly offer my testimony in its favor. For several m.ntlis I bad no appetite; what food I ate distressed me. I was restless at night, and complete prostration of the nervous system seemed Imminent Three bottles ot Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured me.”—Miss A. E. Vickery, Dover, N. H. “ I have been suffering, full two years, trom troubles consequent upon a severe fsIL My blood became very much Impoverished, and I suffered severely from weakness of the system and loss of appetite, when a triend recommended me to try Ayer’s Sarsa parilla. Am now on my third bottle, and find myself greatly benefited by Its use."— Mrs. M. H. Howland, South Duxbury, Mass. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, Prepared by Dr. J.C.Aytrfc Co., Lowell, Mass. Bold by DrnggMs. $l,ilxgJ. Worth |ts bottle. :DOCTOR [ACKER’S I PUREI I PINK I LPILLSsT^ The## Celebrated EN G LI MI I Pill# are a Poeitire Cor# for BlekS Headache, Bill#***###, andS Ceastlpatloa. •taalle plea#.! mat and a f»T#rlte with the- ladle#. Bold la England for U.j Uyt, In America for Sft#. Get; them from yoar DraggioU, or; * * W. U. HOOKER * CO* i W#» Bratnr, lew Tech. I You Come to See These Goods. THE PRICES DO THE REST. BUTLER & BERRY. Cast your eye on this space and you will see some highly interest ing and valuable read ing. It will be about the magnificent stock of Jewelry, Silver ware and Diamonds, Bric-a-Brac Presents, etc,, etc., which Mr. U. G-. Anderson is now buying North for the new firm of Thompson & Anderson, who will occupy a stand in the new hotel building, on Jackson street, just north of the ladies’ en trance. Yours truly, SPECIALTIES. Notice To Contractors. GEORGIA—ttCMTER County. Healed bids win be received and opened on Tuesday, September 8th, 1891, bv the County Commissioner of Roads nnd Revenues of Stfmter county, for the building of a bridge and turnpike of wood aud earth over Mucka- lee creek, twelve miles below Americus at appoint known as Huckaby bridge. Tim bonds required by law for tlie construc tion and seven years’ keeping in good order will bo required of tlie contractor. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the Board of Commissioners and at the office fG. M. Eldrldge. city engineer. Payments will be made when tlie work is S leted and received by the Board of Corn- oners. Tiie Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. By order ot tiie Board of Commissioners of Roudsard Revenue of Sumter County. JuH.V W. WHEATLEY. uug7-4w Secretary. One 112 pc. Decorated Dinner Set, was $18.00; now $12.00 Seven 56pc, Decorated Tea Sets, “ 7- 7 5; 5-oo One 2-Burner Gasolene Stove, “ 8.50; 5-oo One 3-Burner Gasolene Stove (second hand), 3-50 One Double Refrigerator, was $30.50; 19.50 One Single Refrigerator, “ 1S.00; 13.00 One Single Refrigerator, “ 15-50; s 11.25 One Single Refrigerator, “ 9.00; 6-75 4-Quart W. M. Freezers, “ 3-oo; 2.50 4-Gall, Decorated Water Cooler, “ 4.00; 3-oo 3-Gall. Decorated Water Cooler, “ 3-5°; 2.25 2-Gall. Decorated Water Cooler, “ 2.75; 1.50 iJ^-Gall. Decorated Water Cooler, “ 2.25; 1.10 J /i Glass Pitcher, “ -45; •25 8-inch Berry Bowl, “ -40; .20 Box Coffee Mill, •75; •55 Wall Coffee Mill, .65; •45 Infant’s Bath Tub, large size, “ 2.00; i-35 Hip Bath Tub, large size, “ 5-00; 4.00 Swinging Lamp, - 50 Reflector Hall Lamp, - •25 Matches, 200 in box, per doz. boxes .12 You Come to See These Goods. THE PRICES DO THE REST. "’Loro. Tj ti: NAME— El II SHOE STORE. THE PLACE:— 119 Forsyth St. americus, ga. B.—No goods charged at Hose cut prices, but will be chorg- *4 at our regular prioes. - . > JOHN R. SHAW ■ Banana growing has been tried with I success in Screven county, t»a. Ilm kl. il'- Arnica Salve. The best salvo in tlie world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures X’iics, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction; or money refunded. Price twenty-live cents per box. For sale by E. J. Eldrldge. mayl5- 01-lyr. The rain-maker says that his rain ma chine is operated by a crank. Many people firmly believe him.—Baltimore American. \Ve predict for Cheatham’s Tsstelcss Chill Tonic an unprecedented success. The well known reputation of lte manu facturers Is, of Itself, uaamplegugrantee of It# euperlor merits, sugi-ww. DIt. ACKER'S ENGLISH PILLS Are active, effective and pure. For sick headache, disordered stomach, loss of appetite, had complexion and hillous- uess, they have never been equaled, cither in America or abroad. For sale by Fleetwood A Bussell, Americus, Ga. There are in the world 1,300,000 coal miners and 4,000,000 metal miners. M.ELHEE’t WINE OF CAROUt for Weak Nerves A little ovor 32,000,000 pounds of oico- margarihe were produced in 1890. Summer coiueth on apace, and soon will the granger lie engaged in Ills an nual struggle with chills and fever. Take time ly tlie forelock and lay in a supply of Cneatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic that your days in tlie land may lie many. 2 CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. uled bid# will be received and opene ednesday, Oct. 7, by the CommiaftionerH Bond# nnd Revenue of Bumter county. Georgia, for the building of a county Jail, of Brick, Htone. Wood, Steel and Irou. Payment* to be made monthly In Archi tect’# estimates, the Commissioner* reserv- ' g twenty per cent, on each payment. Plans and aneciflcatlon# can be *eeu at the office of G. L. Norrmau, Architect. At lanta, Ga., and nlao at the office of the coun *7 commissioners, at Atnerlcua, Ga. The board of commi»#loner* reserve the right to relect any or al l bid# By ord«r of tlie board of commissioners of Sumtercounty. John W. Wukatlby, Aug 7 w-8t Becretary. University of Georgia. NINETIETH YEAR. Session begins Wednesday, September 17. Tuition Free inwall depart ments at Athens, excepting Law. A. L. HULL, augl;!-lm Secretary. It is said that the daily wages of me chanics in Kansas last year averaged 82.23. It is too much to liavo to scratcli for reliof also. Hunt’s Curo will not help you in tlie former case, but will sure cure the Itch or it costs you nothing. 2 Fceblewitte deems it an exemplifica tion of the fitness of things that love which is without bounds should make of life a never ending spring. few very pointed reasons why Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic will lie a great success. It Is absolutely free from all deleterious Ingredientsgu pleas ant to the .sate ns honey; an absolute and nerer-fi lllng cure for nil malarious complaint* Guaranteed to cure. What more could yon ask? ' 8 DR. F. A. THOMAS, Physician and Surgeon. Will do a general practice in the city and vicinity. Ho will be fouud at his office when not professionally en gaged. Will keep slate on office door. Office: Second floor, Artesian Hlock. •uiitkw ly LAW SCHOOL University of Georgia. Term begin, Sepl. 16th, 1891, For catalogue and information addreHM ANDREW J. COBB, Profe*K«r of I*uw, ATHENS, - - GEORGIA. 7»‘<Mw4t BUTLER & EERRY, ARTESIAN CORNER. LEE & LAMAR STREETS. TOHN E. SCHMIDT Takes this opportunity of informing the people of Americus and the adjoining country that he is now fitting up in the best of style, and will shortly open one of the Finest and Most Complete Restaurants to be Found in tbe South. He will spare no expenso or pains to make it worthy of the patronage of the very best people, and Americus can then boast of a place where everything good will be served in a style as never before seen in this city. Remember the place—Schmidt’s ReadingJRoom, Lamar St. 8-ldiwly Respectfully, JOHN E. SCHMIDT. FOR SALE. On* 4 to 4 bone power Frick engine In ,ood order. Apply for price and term, to J.C.d B. F. Tutus, Church Hill, Web*ter County, Ga. an* 7 w-u N otice TO DEBTOB8 AND CREDITORS. GEORGIA—8 ravin Cocktx. Al, pant.. Indebted to tha Mate of J. B. Klu.ru an requaatad to eon* forward and aattla the aama, and aU thoat hoidlnx clalma aaalMt tbe .aid declared an reque.ted to pjH^^huumum.ormTT.wtoin. aufU-4w Administrator. QdtWUfcUfc-, SfCOXCJJWJLrv We offer at this season Turnip Seed! C- C. HAWKINS. G.O.LOVIN’ HAWKINS & LOVING, We are prepared to do EMBALMING on short notice. SATI8FAC- -TION GUARANTEED. Also keep a fine line of Metallic and Cloth Covered Coses, Caskets and Coffins. HEADQUARTERS FOR FURNITURE. Nliht ealla for coffin. Telephone No. 48, or call on G. O. Lovlrf, Brown ■ tract. may 23-ly, SOUTHERN FEM1LE COLLEGE. b#p. JO. 0#od tor Uia#tnM#d 6oc