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THE AM ERIC Ub WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1891.
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Fellow Citizens!
Alliancemen!
And Friends!
Of Southwest G?..:
Vith compliments of the season,
i respectfully invite your
attention to our
IMMENSE LINE
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n High Grade
TAILOR-FITTING
THE DESOTO BURGLARS.
FIVE OF THEM ARE NOW IN SUMTER
COUNTY’S JAIL.
The Story of the Burglary—'Who the Bob
ber* Are—Kun to Earth by a Detective.
How They Were Caught—Brought to
Aniericui by Deputy Sheriff Lamar.
-ALL AND WINTER.
We Lave outdone ourselves this
leason and excelled nil previous
“tempts in placing before you
nore attractions and exclusive
[Novelties in Clothing and Haber
dashery. We carry,beyond a doubt
[(and the most of you know it) the
Largest stock of
[MEN’S and YOUTHS’
SUITS
|Iu this part of the state, and are
lofferiag them at the very lowest
Ipnees. Call and examine these
|d n <-\ as well as our complete
[assortment iu
[Extra Sizes,
Stouts and Slims,
I which, as to style aud tit, cannot
I he surpassed.
|J0HN R. SHAW,
“the CHAMPION”
I Sillier and Furnisher,
117 Forsyth St.,
AMERICTJS, - G-A.
There are five new boarders in tbe
county jail, and what's more, they are
“star hoarders."
Their names are Milas Scott, Grant
Stewart, Henry Iiccse, Sol Batie, and
Boh WebBter, and they are all highly
colored. They are charged with bur
glary and the evidence is direct aud
strong enough to send them to the coal
mines for a long, long time.
They were brought to Americus yes
terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff La
mar, from DeSoto, the scene of the
crime, upon warrants Issued by Judge
Pilsbury, and they will be tried next
week.
The Story of the Crime.
On the night of August 28—or rather
on the morning of August £9—the store
house of E. S. Ferguson, in DeSoto, was
entered by burglars, who took from It a
huge iron safe weighing several hundred
pounds, and hauled it into the woods—
a mile away—where it was broken open
and emptied of its contents.
The burglars had a good deal of nerve
for they hauled an empty wagon to the
store and loaded the s .fo upon it, after
wards taking Mr. Fergnson's horse from
the stable to pull the wagon into the
woods.
After taking the safe from Mr. Fer
guson’s store they drove by Bagley &
Simmons’ store, which they entered also.
The safe there, however, was too large
to handle, so the burglars contented
themselves with robbing the till.
Next morning when the robbery was
discovered everybody wanted to know
why Milas Scott, who was a night watch
man at Luke & Hays’ planing mill, only
a hundred yards off, didn't hear the
noiso made by the burglars and arouse
the town.
His failure in this particular set some
ugly rumors afloat about Milas, but lie
didn't mind such a little thing as that,
and went calmly on with his work.
The citizens of DeSoto were aroused
by this bold crime, and Sheriff Forrest
was advised of the robbery. Deputy
Lamar was also interested, and knowing
that a detective was needed to solve the
mystery and find the criminals, one was
employed and sent to DeSoto.
He laid Ids snares and began Ids work,
and in a few days the drag-net was ready
for work, and the quarry was located.
Several prominent citizens were notified;
in some way the criminals “got onto"
what was going on, and began to mako
arrangement to kill the detective and
leave DeSoto.
But tbe DeSoto people learned that
the negroes were about to leave town,
so they arose in their might and took
charge of the affair, arresting four of the
gang Thursday night
Immediately after the arrest was made
the authorities here were notified, and
yesterday Deputy Lamar went down to
DeSoto after the prisoners, whom lie
landed safely in jail yesterday after
noon.
While at DoSoto Deputy Lamar heard
that one of the gang was working on the
Sam road, and be telegraphed Sheriff
Forrest to arrost Bob Webster, which
was done without trouble. This made
the gang completo, with two exceptions,
Richard Watkins and another man
whose namo Is unknown. Watkins
made his escape when the citizens of
DoSoto thought they had him, and he Is
now very cleverly making tracks to get
away from this part of the country,
llrought to American
Tlie four men caught at DeSoto wore
brought to Americus by private convey'
anco, Deputy Lamar having two iu a
buggy with him, while Messrs. McAr
thur and G. It. Forgorson had one eacli
in a buggy with them.
They arrived in the afternoon and at
tracted a great crowd In the streets as
they marched down to the jail.
They were locked up in the county
Jail and will answer to Judge Pilsbury
for their depredation.
Deputy Lamar lias already had a con
fession from Olio of the prisoners and
the matter is liuislicd so far as every
thing hut a jury trial is concerned.
The negroes nil worked iu and around
DeSoto and were well-known, hut they
were never suspected of burglarizing the
stores. When the detective toll of his
lino piece of work the people of DeSoto
were not inclined to believe It, hut now
they know that the chargo of burglary
can ho proven.
The case will come on for trial next
week.
DIED AT MONTEZUMA.
Tlie Very Sad Death of a Itrlght Young
' Attorney.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Sim Glaze
received a telegram from Montezuma
announcing the death, at I o'clock, of Mr.
B. II. Wilkinson, formerly of this place,
after au illness of a mouth's duration
with typhoid fever.
The remains w ill he sent to Maddox
Crossing to-day, and at 3 o'clock the
funeral will take place at Benevolence
church, five miles from Americus.
Mr*. Wilkinson was a young man
many tine qualities and practiced law
Americus some years before Ills removal
to Montezuma, which took place about
two years ago. He was held in high es
teem by those who knew him, and his
character and life were without blemish
He was unmarried, but leaves several
brothers to mourn his loss.
It is possible that Rev. Mr. Johnstone
of tbe Methodist church of this city will
conduct tbo funeral services.
A WELL-KNOWN EDUCATOR
Foiit Worth, Texas, April 10, 1880
Mr. A. K. Ilawkes—My Dear Sir: On
account of injury to my eyes while
student, I have had to use glasses for
many years, and while I cannot explain
the excellence or defects of any make,
yours suit my eyes best,
sun-wed-wlm Alex Hooo.
Supt. City Schools.
To my Friends.
I can be found at my old stand in the
Hamil Block, Cotton avenue, in the
wholesale and retail whisky business
with Mr. Max Aultman. I can furnish
you good whisky from $1 50 to 84.0D
per gallon. All I want you to do is to
come and see me. W. S. Brown.
aug£0-d&wlmo
Lands, improved and unimproved, for
sale. Lott Warren.
“Confound it,” growled the religious
editor, chewing the head of his pencil
into splinters, “I'd like to have some
thing to make a note of.”
"Would you?” spoke up the horse edi
tor. “Well, lend mo 8100 for four
months.”—Detroit Free Press.
People witli impure blood may ho said
to oxist. not live. Life ir robbed of
half its joys when tlie blood is loaded
with impurities and disease. Correct
tills condition with DeWitt’s Sarsapa
rilla, it is reliable. For sale by the
Davenport Drug Company.
A Strain on Friendship: “Carry,
j want you to ho one of my bridesmaids.’
“You are my dearest friend, Sally, but
you are asking too much.” “Too much
Why?” “I've just become engaged to
your fiance.”—Life.
Perfect action and porfeot health re
sult from tbe use of DeWitt’s Little
Early risers, a perfect little pill. For
sale by the Davenport Drug Company,
Ruta baga, red top and ail other va
rieties of turnip seed for fall and sum
mer planting at
Dr. Eldhidoe'8.
Several choice farms for sale.
Lott Warren.
Carpets and lings.
I am expecting my FALL STOCK of
CARPETS in a few days, and to LESf—
the LARGE STOCK STILL OK HAND
—some BEAUTIFUL, STYLISH PAT
TERNS in the lot-I will offer EXTRA
ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to buyer*
until tho 1st of October. TERMS
CASH. J J. Granrerry, Agent
sop£C-sun,wed,sun-w2t
Whan Bany was sick, we gars bar Csstorta.
When ahe was a Child, aha cried for Castoria.
When aha became Miss, aha clung to Oaatorla.
When abe had Children, aha gava them Castoria.
Merit Wins.
Wc dcsiro to say to our citizens, that
for years wo have been selling Dr. King’s
Now Discovery for consumption, Dr.
King’s New Life Pills, Buckleu's Arnica
Salvo and Electric Bitters, and have
never handled remedies that sell as well,
or that have given such universal satis
faction. We do not hesitate to guaran
tee them every time, and wo stand ready
to refund tho purchase price, if satisfac
tory results do not follow their use.
These remedies have won their groat
popularity purely on their merits. E. J.
Eldridge druggists. 1
Cotton Ginning.
Chambliss Broa., are prepared to do
your ginning on short notice at the old
Mitchell milt near Central depot.
ieptl8-w8t.
For a pleasant shave go to Dr. El
dridge’s and buy one of those celebrrled
Tower Razors which are guaranteed to
please.
-THE-
Am Qrocery Co.
Retailers and Jobbers of
Ta? Fir.', lajj.ti as! r.mestic
A full lino of Staple Goods, also
in our stock.
PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST.
Both pleasure and bodily profit
are encased in a can of our fine
Salmon Steak, come get a can and
try some Salmon Toast for supper.
Take the contents of one can of
our Salmon Steak; break it in
small pieces, melt a little buttei;
when melted add the Salmon, whea
hot spread if on slices of toast,
cover with grated bread crumbs,
place a small piece of butter on
each, and then place in the oven a
moment to slightly brown, eat and
think of us.
Very Trnly,
Avera Grocery Co.
New No. 303 Lamar St
SMALL CIIANTJ ti COMING.
Au Abundance of Fractional Curr, .icy will
Arrive Till. Week.
■ The shortness of small change, which
has annoyed merchants and tlie public
generally for the past few weeks, is to
bo a thing of the past, so far as Ameri-
cus is concerned, after this week.
Messrs. Johnson <fc Harrold alone have
placed an order for 83,t00 in silver
chango, which will arrive iu tho next
day or two, and it is said that the hanks
are also looking for the early arrival of
a lot of silver.
By reference to the Washington letter
in another column, it will be seen that
the treasury department is ready to
furnish silver cliauge in almost any
amount free of express charges, so it
stands to reason that the present short
ness can't stand very much longer.
FOR SICK HEADACHE,
Ayer’s Pills are the most prompt and efficacious remedy. They strengthen the stomach
regulate the bowels, stimulate the liver, restore healthy action to the digestive organs'
and thus afford speedy and permanent relief. The best family medicine.
“ I have used, with success, Ayer's Pills
for headache, to which I am subject, and I
find by experience that the action of these
Pills is beneficial hi giving tone to my body
and renewing my strength. In a wont, they
are refreshing. Ayer’s Pills and health go
hand in hand, in my case."—Wm. H. Guycr,
Lowell, Mass.
Ayer’s Pills are the best I hav ever used
for headaches, and they act like i. < la mi in
relieving any painful or disagreeable sens.:
tlon In the stomach after eating." —Mrs.
M. J. Ferguson, Pullens, Va.
“I was troubled with sick headache for
ten ydhrs,.but was finally cured by using
Ayer's PUIs."-F. J. Haag, Scott, WIs.
Ayer’s Cathartic Pills,
Prepared by Dr. J.C.Ay.r fc Co.,Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists snd Dealers In Medicine*
If you want to go into fruit, truck or
dairy farming, I have for sale tbe very
place you need. Lott Warren.
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WHOLESALE
TO
CONSUMERS
Think of It! Families can
buy at Wholesale Prices
Come in and buy what you need
for a month, at one time, tvnd save
20 per cent. This I guarantee to
do. Now try it.
Largest Stock! Finest Goods I
L.west Prices!
E. D. ANSLEY,
The Leading Grocer.
Opera House.
RIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 15
o NEW <
BY WILLIAM GILLETTE,
Author of “Held by the Enemy,” “AU the
Comfort* of Home,” “Mr. Wilkin
son’* Widow*,” etc.
Under the Direction of
Edwin Travers,
Will be presented with a cast of unsurpassed
cllonce, elegant costumes, appropriate
stage settings and original music. The clean
est, brightest, wittiest and funniest play of
the season.
INQUSITIVE QUESTIONS.
‘Do You Eat to Live ? or, Do You Live to Eat ?” and
“How Will You Cook It ?’’
Three little questions, and yet
they concern us all—concern you
personally—especially the “cook
ing of it”—concerns you whether
you are hearty or delicate—of ep
icureau or of careless tastes—
healthy or dyspeptic—you eat—
that is, you ought to eat, and you
want to know “How will they cook
it?"
Cook it on a stove, of course,
but there are other questions—
Have you a stove ? aud “Have you
a Good Stove ?—ask yourself this
question, ask your neighbor this
question, and let this tell you both
that Butler & Berry have stoves—
have good stoves too—that's the
only kiud they have, or are going
to have.
Have you ‘caught on’ to the lat
est stove conveniences ? Have
you seen the latest warming ovens
and hot water reservo'-a ? Do
you appreciate convenient racks,
shelves, grates, etc.? Do you know
much about a stove ?
You know there are stoves and
stoves and stoves—some are mere
ly stoves, some others are really
good stoves and then again, some
are the best stoves made. Let us
ask you two more questions: Will
you want a stove ? Won’t you
want the best stove made ? Now
we let the subject hang right there
aud
You are cordially invited to call
at the Artesian Comer, to see our
line of stoves, which are strictly on
their merits—open to comparison,
both as to desirability and price—
with every other stove on the
market. You are not only invited
to call and see, but we think it's
your turn now and we invite you
to call and ask ‘ questions.”—In
quisitive Stove Questions of
BUTLER & BERRY,
ARTESIAN CORNER.
LEE & LAMAR STREETS.
JAPANESE
guaranteed Carr for Pilot of whatever
.rind or degree—Er ernal, Internal, Blind
Bleeding, Itchir g, Chronic, Recent or
Hereditary. $1-00 i box; 6 boxes, $5.00.
Sont by mail, prepaid, on receipt of prioe.
Wo guarantee to t we any case of Pilot
Gnnranteed and sole only by
THE DAVEN.’ORT DRUG CO.,
Wholesale) aud KetaHDriiggiats,
Samples free. feb21-dȣwljrr
HE YERY THING YOU WANT.
Money to Lend on Farm and City Property.
Low Interest and Long Time.
MUTUAL AID, LOAN AND INVEST
MENT COMPANY OF ATLANTA.
Do you wl*h a nice home Tor your wife and
children? 1 have a new Installment plan.
If death Intervenes before you pay for your
home, we give It to \ou. The very thing Tor
working for Kalaries or wages. Call on
W. .A.. SMITH,
W.T. Lane’s Law Office, Barlow Block.
8ept5-lmo
Mrs. MARY MADDEN,
Concert Pianist
and Teacher of Musio.
Will be in the city every Monday to receive pu
pils in piano, pipe organ oi voice culture.
Pupils received at the Allen House and at
Friclter's, until a studio Is arranged. Circulars
at Fricker's.
Evening classes formed in both vocal and in
strumental music for'gentlemen who are en
gaged during the day. WO-im
Lime, Cement, Brick,
Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths.
F.r Ml. for cub by
A. J. HAMIL,
811 Cot'on .venue, New Hun:! Building.
•epaRIUJ.nl
TOHN ED. SCHMIDT
Takes this opportunity of informing the people of Americas
and the adjoining country that be is now fitting up in the best
of style, and will shortly open one of the
Finest and Most Complete Restaurants to beFonndjn the Sonth x
He will spare no expense or pains to make it worthy of the
E atronage of the very best people, and Americus can then
oast of a place where everything good will be served in
a style ns never before seen in this city.
Remember the place—Schmidt's ReadinglRoom, Lamar Str
8-1 cl.twly Respectfully, JOHN E. SCHMIDT.
THOMPSON & ANDERSON,
Under the Windsor Hotel.
We offer at this season Turnip Seed!
. ” AMO SCHOOL OF SHORT-HAND.
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS COLLEGE IN THE SOUTH.
tai Meet r»ctic»l Begsnt Catalogue Free. COLUMBUS, GA.