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THE AMERICUS WEEKLY TIMES--RECORDERi FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1898.
CENTRAL TO BUILD A DEPOT.
AMERICUS TO HATE PASSENGER
STATION.
Tice President Egan Submits to the
Railroad Commission the Plans
for a New Depot Here to Be
Completed by July 1st
After yean of patient waiting Ameri
«n§ to at last to bare a new paaaenger
depot Vice-President Egan, of the
Central, has said so, and the new depot
to now an assured feet
For some time peat the Central bad
been considering the question of bmld
ing a new and more modern and com
modious passenger station here, but
instead made a number of changes in
- the old depot, whieh the company
■ deemed sufficient The esse was taken
up by the Railroad Commission some
time since with the reanlt that an order
was leaned for the bnilding of a new
depot here.
How ever, nothing was done until
early in Anguit, when the commission
Fresh iotPlow’a and Lowney's can
dy juft received. Hudson’s Drug
Store.
There to an epidemic of sore eyes in
Americns and vioinity, and qnita a
Urge number of people are infiering
from this complaint just now.
The potato and cane crops in Snmter
went forth npona “depot inspecting L re , #rt , er thisye „ than ever before,
tour” of the stftte. They came to p 0 t a toes are being marketed in Ameri-
!
Mew Goods.
In addition to the line of fine goods that we have
already on hand, we are now receiving for the fall
and winter trade ...»
AT POPULAR PRICES
A Fine line of Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, and Silverware.
Americus Jewelry v Music Company.
-REPAIRING A SPECIALTY.
FARMER TRUITT TALKS COTTON
Americas.
That visit probably settled the mat
ter of a new depot, for the officials or
the road were cited to appear before
the commission in regard thereto. The
' ease was taken np a day or two ago,
when Vice-President Egan submitted
• proposition to bnild a new depot at
Amencna and also one at Foraytb,
whieh city was also making a fight
before the commission.
The depot here to to be completed by
Jtfly lit, next
Hr, Egan was requested to anbmit
plana for the two depots, and if these
are aattofactory the commission will
formally approve them and accept the
time proposed by Mr. Egan.
cna every day by w^gon loads.
Several ministers passed tbrongb
the etty yesterday, enronte to Spring
Hill, Montgomery eennty where they
will engage in a oampmeetiug.
Mias Floyd Williford, of Atlanta,
who was severely hart in a runaway ac-
cidoatjkere two weeka'eince, was able
to return to her home yesterday.
BECK QUITS THE BENCH.
Resigns the Judgeship and Sticks to
the Army.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 28.-Judge M.
W. Beck, of the Flint eirenit and also
a major in the Third Georgia regiment,
came np from Gamp Northen yester
day and handed in his resignation as
Judge to Qqt. Atkinson at tho execu
tive mansion.
■ It baa been known for some time
that Judge Beck wonld resign his judi
cial commission in preferenea to leav
ing the army, and his action was no
surprise.
The resignation takes placo Oct 1st.
Judge Beck’s term wonld have expired
Jan. 1, bnt he had no opposition and
re-election was regarded as a foregone
conoUilon. Gov. Atkinson will ap
point a new judge to fill the unexpired
term.
The names now mentioned as possi
bilities and aa candidates for fnll term
are ex-Represcntative Allen of Upson
county and E. J, Reagan of Henry-
'Judge Beck’s court wl!l convene early
in October to do business for several
months without intermission and this
fact hastened his resignation. After
his service in the army Jndae Beck will
return to the practice of law in Geor
gia. He expects hia regiment to be
sent to Cnba with Gen. Lee’s odrpa.
FALL RESULTS IN DEATH
Though Family Thinks Death fame
From a Blow.
Charlie EUto, a well known negro
man, died yesterday abont noon of
congestion of the brain. Ha was taken
siek five days ago and congestion bad
already sat in. His wife claims he fell
down while drunk, produeing a large
- bruise on hta bead, bnt other members
of the family entertain the belief that
he was atruck by some one. Pbysi-
eians who attended the negro agree
that it waaablow, bnt think that he
fell while in a drunken stupor.
Lucky’s Nine Lives Ended.
Everybody in town knew “Lucky,”
the big black eat that sported diamond
earrings and basked in the annahine
in front of Fricker’s jewelry store for
18 year*. Well, “Lncky” to In the
back varif now forevermore, and a bit
of marble shnta ont the annahine from
hia lowly sarcophagus. Lnoky was a
petted, spoiled feline dnriing, a favor
ite with all the passe maidens in town
and the sworn enamy of every stray
ear that essayed to cruise along Jack-
son street in search of a bone. He was
a fearless fighter, bnt entirely too high-
toned and aristocratic to hunt rats or
ha of modi account. “Seat requiescat
in pace brickbat’’
Spreads Like Wildfire.
Ton can't ksap a good tning down.
N.w* of it ttaveto fast. p ’ben tblnga
are “tbs beat” they become “the best
sailing.’’ Abraham Hare, a leading
drnggut, of Belleville. O., write*:
“Electric Bitters an tbe best selling
bitten 1 ha*, ever bandied In my 20
year* experience.’’ Yon know why?
Moat dlienaaa begin In disorders of
slomacb, liver, kidney*, boweto, blood
and nerves. Electric Bittara tone up
<ha stomach, Hauls'ee liver, kidneys
and bowels, purifiesu» blood, atrragth
•as the narvae, bane* curaa mnltltnd—
“'•dta*- It builds up tbs entire
system. Put* new life nnd vigor Into
any weak, slekly, run-down man or
woman. Only 80 seats. Sold by E. J.
JCldridgs, druggist, guaranteed.
UOity politics will now (command„'a
large share of pnbiio attention, and
candidates for mayor and aldermen
will develop rapidly within tbe noxt
fortnight
An early frost will lay low the rank
weed* that disfigure the hotel park.
No other agency, it seem*, will rid the
city of weeds. Hail to the hoary king,
Jack Frost
Major W. L. Glessner has gone tp
the Omaha exposition to look after tbe
interest of immigration to Georgia. He
will remain there sereral day* engaged
in this work.
Sheriff Troy (Holder, of Stewart
eonnty, spent a while here yesterday,
en route to Macon. He to a member of
the board of visitors to the academy
for the blind.
Henry Sapp, who stole a watch, will
soon have time to waate, Ha was
bound over on the charge of laroauy
from th^ person before Jndge May
nard yesterday.
Tbe local market is well stocked wi-b
frnit. Apples and pears irom orchards
here ace plentiful, while grapes, ba-
nanas'and other foreign fruits are like-
wtoe|in evidence.
ft Tho first new syrup, made from this
year’s oane crop, was pnt on aaleTyea-
terday. Farmers are preparing to
make more syrup than ever before jost
after the first frost
The state treasurer to sending ont
money to pay teaohers for the quarter
ending September 80th, and he esti
mate* that it will require about 8110,-
000 for the purpose.
The price of ootxcn has at last
dropped below 8 nente and may remain
at tbe deeline for several days. Pick
ing in this section to going forward
with a rush this week.
See that the fall state and oounty
ticket receives a rousing majority in
the election next Wednesday. Go to
the polls and do yonr fall doty in be
half of tone democracy.
There have been no recent develop
ment* in the ease of Mr. M. Thompson,
held here upon the eharge of forgery,
thongb it to said bis friends are still
endeavoring to arrange bond and se
cure hta release from jail.
Mr. D.C. Jones, whose stockade and
barn near Americas was burned Wed
nesday night by an iucendiary, had in
surance to tho amount of $1,880. He
estimates bis loss at |2,000.
The popnliat and independent candi.
dates for the oonuty offices will cot a
sorry figure in the election next week.
The democratic nominees will receive
a big majority, aa they should.
Everyone awaits with interest the
opening of tbe camp meeting at An-
deraonville. Hundreds from Americus
will attend, while every town in this
aectioDiWiil be represented as welL
Mr. George W. Simpson killed an
enormons rattlesnake in bis yard yes
terday. Tbe serpent sported 16 rattles,
and was coiled within ten feet of where
Mr. Simpson’s little children were at
play.
All varieties of Landreth’s tnruip
seed crop of *08, also bean and late
cabbage seed. Dodson's Pharmacy.
MEHEGAN TAKEN TO WILCOX.
Saji Farmers of Troop Will Buy
Cotton and Sow Grain.
G. W. Truitt, of Troop eonnty, one
of the beat-known cotton grower* in
Georgia, and who to recognized aa
champion in the art of making the
greatest number of bales to tbe acre,
waa in Atlanta reeently and spoke in
terestingly of tbe conditions of the cot
ton crop in hia eonnty.
Mr. Truitt brought sample* of Mar.
Jane and July ootton and showed tbe
condition of each crop. Ihe cotton
planted in May, which to usually a
good crop, baa thi^ year, only a few
bolls to the stalk and to little better
than a failure. The June crop I* a!
most an absolote failure, while tbe
July crop,abowanp with a few blos
soms.
On ootton planted earlier Mr. Trnitt
made a fairly good crop and will get
200 bales from 800 seres. Heaays tho
crop to off 80 percent, this year and at-
tribntea it to the drought early in the
summer and tbe heavy rains Inter.
The farmers of Troop oonnty are
going to plant their land in grain this
winter end will let cotton severely
alone. Mr. Trnitt says that with the
money the farmers of Troop nse to
bny gnano, mole*, rations for planting
ootton, they intend to bay spot ootton
and hold it until the pnoe goes np.
In this way they esn make money on
cotton withont going to the trouble
and expense of raising it without real
izing anything on it.
The grain crop to be gathered in
Troup oounty next year will be a large
one, and it to thought that oil the farm
er* there will carry ont their prefect
intentions of baying ootton and sow
ing grain.
Mr. Trnitt lays that in 1894, when
ootton was so low, he had to carry a
hog to market with each load of cotton;
now, he «ays, he ha* to carry the same
hog and tie* a beef steer on behind.
He raised hogs and beeves to a consid
erable extent and intends to let cotton
severely alone for a while, at least—
Constitution.
SUMTER’S LIST OF VOTERS.
Alleged Bank Wrecker to Be Tried
There Shortly.
Deputy Sheriff G. T. Farmer, ot
Wilcox eonnty, arrived in the city yes-
terday morning, and left for Abbeville
on tbe noon train in charge of James
G. Mehegsn, the alleged Abbeville
bank wrecker. Mahegane trial will
eome np today in tha Wilcox eonnty
superior eonrt Mehegsn baa been
confined here since Jane, having been
brought here for sofa keeping shortly
after bis arrest in North Carolina.
Board of Registrars Complete Revision
of Lilt
The oonnty board of registrara com
pleted yesterday the registration list,
which to now being printed. Tbe re
vised (tot shows 2,823 registered voters,
a decrease of nearly 200 compared with
the list need in the recent loeal option
eleotlon. Of this number 1,887 are
white and 988 colored. The registrars
were Messrs. H. Wetteroth, Briee
Adams and E. T. Mathis, and they are
to beoommended upon the rapid com
pletion of this arduous task in so abort
a while.
COMMITTEE TO WASHINGTON.
Meter*. Lewis, Hixon and Crisp Leave
Teeterday.
Mayor Hixon and Hon. Chas. H,
Crisp left on the afternoon tram yes
terday for Washington, where they
will press the claims of Ameriona bo-
iore tbe war department in regard to
the distribution of troops in various
sontbern cities. They were joined at
Montaxuma by Congressman E. B.
Lewis, who will accompany them on
their mission to the capital, and who
will do all in bis power to get tbe
troop* here.
The Ladies.
The pleasant effect and perfect safe-
ty with which ladle* may use Syrup
of Figs, under all conditions, makes it
their favorite remedy. To get the
trne and genuine article look for the
name of the California Fig Byrap Co.
printed near the bottom of each pack
age. For sale by all druggists.
Mr. L. E. Morgan, of DeSoto, spent
yesterday in Ameriona.
Mtoa Flora Gammage, of Bronwood,
to visiting relatives here.
Mias Bettie Oounoil has returned
from a visit to relatives in Fort Valley.
Mrs. W. C. Carter arrived yesterday
from a two month* stay in North Geor
gia-
Mr. and Mrs. Perry O. Clegg, Jr., of
Fitzgerald, are gneetoot relatives here
for a short while.
Misses Ethel and Terrel Broadfleld
left yesterday for Macon where they
will attend school.
Mr. Cawood Carter, a prominent
young merchant of Richland, spent
yesterday in the eity.
Mr. PhilAddy, one of Webster coun
ty’* moat prosperous planter*, spent
yesterday in the city.
Mr. Morgan V. Gress, of New York,
spent yesterday in the city, the guest
of Mr*. M. L. Myrick.
Mtoa May McKenzie has returned
from an extended visit to friend* in
Atlanta and College Park.
Mtoa Agnes Daniel, of Draneville,
who has ,been visiting Mrs. It. L. Mo-
Math, retained home yesterday.
Mrs. George W. Connell and daugh
ter, Miss Annie, returned from a visit
to relatives in Atlanta yesterday.
Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Thomas, of Da-
Soto, were gneats of the latter's moth
er, Mrs. M. A. Adams, yesterday.
CapL Joseph B. Scott oame over yes
terday from Cordele to mingle with his
host of Ameriona friend* for a day,
Mr*. Walter Hayes returned to
Dawson yesterday, after visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson.
Mrs. O. V. Lamar, of Biohland, to
the gnest of Mrs. D. W. Bagley for
few days at her home on Taylor itreek
Mra. 8 O. Collins, Mrs. T. E. Col
lins, Misses Julia and Grace Peacock
of Ellaviile spent yesterday in this
city.
Mies Ida Littlejohn, who bos been
visiting her sister, Mr*. John W. Wal
ton for several days, returns to Cor
dele today.
Messrs. R. L. Andrews, W, T. Week-
lef, U. B. Lockett and J. H. Daniel
are attending the Friendship Associa
tion at Oglethorpe.
Mrs. Geo. H. Fields and children ar
rived from Chattanooga yesterday,
after a pleasant stay of several weeks
with relatives there.
Hon. Pan! E. Beabrook, of Savan
nah, candidate for the judgeship of
the Atlantio circuit, spent yesterday
in the eity in tbe interest of his race.
Little Miss Taylor to an altogether
charming and welcome visitor at the
home of City Attorney James Taylor,
who waa the recipient of many con
gratulations yesterday.
Piano* and Organ* to rent
Aiinions Jsntav A Mono Go,
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE
Mr. L. W. DeLacv, of Florida, Wed*
Miu Leila Baiford.
Yesterday morning at 11 o’clock at
the Methodist parsonage, Mr. L. W,
DeLaey, of Fernandina, Fla., and Miss
Leila B. Kaiford, of this city, were
happily united in marriage. Rev. K.
Read performed the ceremony in the
presence of only a few friends. Mr.
DeLaey is a popular young man in bit
native town. MissRsiford is a young
lady of many charms of character, and
has numerous friend* hereto whom
the announcement of her marriage will
be quite a surprise.
6E0. D. WHEATBEY
Great Display of^ sar
^ ^UTCMN Dress floods
We are now showing a magnificent collection of Stylish
Fabrics in all the newest weaves and colorings.
Fine silk and Wool Novelty Plaids,
novelty Bourettes, Epingalines.
Venetian Cloths, English Coverts*
Meltonettes, Granite Cloths,
Serges, etc., etc.
Little Boy Painfully Hurt
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. 0<-
osr Harper bad a narrow escape from
death yesterday morning. Mra Har
per was driving with the little one in
Brooklyn Height* when the horse
became frightened, and in giving a sod
den turn threw the little fellow oat.
He was picked np in an nnoonscions
condition and tbe serviees dt a physi
cian were at once secured. 'Hi* inju
ries were only slight.
AT 2fir» 34-lnoh Cheviot Fancies,
Jacquard Novelties, eta,
value 40 oenta
AT fiOo 38,0 Novelty Bowatt*
Fields, elegant for autumn
walats.
AT 60q 38 * ,n *'■ wo °* Moltonettea
u and Granite Cloth, all tbe
the moat popular shades, value 7Jo.
84-In all-wool Scotch Cheok Saltings and
Imported Mixture#, lovely-,- -
styles and colorings, epecUl oDO VCL
44-lnrh Eplcgallne*. superb quality. In
all the swell shades, - _ _
•peoialmt R1.00 yd
5<-lneh Venetian Cloth, tbe best value
In tbe oity for tha prloa — , _ _ _
blaek and colors $1 25 yd
THE NEW FANCY HILWHI
The stock is on a grand scale; new forms of beauty; a new
senes of elegance; the new effects includes the following.
75C
and
850
Illuminated Btripe Taffetas
Fanoy Barre Poplins.
Waldorf Sooteh Plaids....
Novelty Faoonne Stripes.
$1,00
$1.00
Brocaded Swivel Taffetas..
Pekin Fanoy Stripe*
Embroidered Taffetas.
Pompadour Stripes.
SPECIAL—27-inoh Blaek Satin Duchess, other* ask $1.23, price §] QQ y|)
A select line—magnificent stock of high grade
artistic c irpets and rags. All the choicest and
newest creations in carpets, rugs and drape
ries. We are showing some beautiful new
patterns and colorings in Ingrain Carpets, and
an elegant line of Smyrna Rngs in lovely designs and dainty
coloriogs, at very low prices. See our stock before buying.
CARPETS
AND
RUQS.
Special Cash Prices on Domestics.
Edgewood Sea Island, yd wide 4c Araphoe Checks......
Monroe Extra Sea Island, yd wide. A: Riverside Plaids, beat made g c
Silver King AAA Sheeting,yd wide.5c Gold Metal 10-4 Sheeting JJJJc
Imperial AA Drilling extra quality, gc Pepperel Bleaeh 10-4 Sheeting.... jJJc
Extra value Cotton Flannels 5 C Extra Heavy Cotton Flannel* 9c
Come and Get the Best Value for Your Money, at
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to sell any picture now in stock
AT ABSOLUTE COST
Elegant Line of PICTURES
, commenoing today ’ll
ONE WEEK I will $
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
THE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cnta, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhe
um, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Handa, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively ear— File*
or no pay required. It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 28 cento par box. Fbr
sale by E. J. EJdridge.
Million* Given Away.
It to certainly gratifying to tha publlp
to know of one concern In the land who
ar* not afraid to be geaerons to tbe
needy and suffering. The proprietors of
Dr. King’s New DRcovtry for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, hav* giv
en sway over ten million trial bottles of
this great medicine, and nave tha satis
faction of knowing it bae absolutely
enrad thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness acd all
diseases of ’he throat, cheat and lungs
am attrely enrad by It. Call on K J.
Eldrldge, druggist, sad get a trial bottle
free. Regular size 60c. and $1. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
Lawanit Over a Canine.
A farmer from Lee eonnty yesterday
instituted proceedings in court here for
the —very of a dog which he claims
waa taken from him by an Ameriona
man. He has engaged a lawyer and
promises a warm contest unless tbe
canine u produced instanter.
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THE STATIONER.
“Standard” •
Electric Clocks
are bound to take the place of
weight and spring clocks, jnat
as stem wind watch— have
taken the plaoe of tbe old style
key wind.
They do notjiave to be woundjor (re
paired, and are the moat soon-
rate timekeepers made.
FOB SAL* BT
James Fritt &Bro.
...Jewelers...
Americus, t Ga.