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» ill, AMKKlCl> WJtiiKLV TlAiK.VKiilCOiiU-^^^ FRIDA? MARCH, 8 1901.
Geo. D. Wheatley’s
Our Great Sale Prior
To Stock Taking Goes on
With Increasing Interest
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rj -L f passes’now is forever lost
- Eddl \J<Xj to the consumer who falls
to take advantage of this, the most favoiable op
portunity. the.buying; public will ever have.
liTEvery Department of Our Business This Enor
mous Price-Reduction Extends,
BSS£r OUR CARPETS, MATTINGS and RUGS are
greatly reduced, and we offer especial induce*
ments on Trunks, Valises, Etc,, of which we have
the largest assortment in this part of the State,
The warm weather has heretofore in-
terfered considerably with the sale of our LADIES
SUITS, CAPES and JACKETS; so that from this
date we will offer great reductions in this department.
Our line of MISSES' and CHILDREN’S
JACKETS, INFANTS LONG ROBES, Etc., are
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also greatly reduced in price, and our large assort
ment offers an excellent opportunity to possess any
garment in stock at a price far beneath its actual
value!
Prices on BLACK SILKS, FANCY SILKS,
DRESS GOODS, LININGS,'HOISERY and UN
DERWEAR, Gent’s Furnishings; all White Goods,
Domestics, Napkins, Towels, Percales, Lace Cur
tains and Upholstery Goods are greatly reduced, j.
This prior-to-stock-taking-sale will not continue
indefinitely; it is important, therefore, that you attend
this sale immediately, and that you anticipate your
wants for sometime to come.
ALBERT L. KLINE IS CONVICTED
LICENSES TO RETAIL LIQUORS.
Sc-ntenced to the Chaingang for Cheat
ing and Swindling.
Albert L. Kline has been convicted
in the City Court ot Americas upon the
charge of cheating and swindling, and
is sentenced to a term of twelve months
in the chaingang, six months in jail or
else pay a fine of $300.
Bach was the sentence imposed by
.lodge Charles Crisp yesterday.
In tho event of the latter alternative,
Kline mast also refund to the Bank of
Southwestern Georgia the $75 obtained
upon a worthless draft.
The case had created considerable
interest here, and when it was known
that a final trial would be had unite a
crowd gathered in the court room to
hear tho evidence and catch a glimpse
of the prisoner.
More than three hours were consum
ed in the trial of the case.
County Solicitor Ansley and Mr. W.
A.Dodson represented the prosecution,
while Mr. R. E. Lee and A, L. Kline
appeared for the defendant, Kline evi
dencing some ability as a lawyer in the
conduct of his own case.
The evidence was the same introduc
ed at the Committal trial several days
ago except that of one material witness
for the state.
But his testimony was clinching, as
was to have been expected.
This witness was Mr. Goorge Ewald,
secretary and treasurer of the Clemeuts-
Ball Company, of Baltimore, the house
formerly employing Kline and upon
which he drew the wortht c6s drafllor
$75, cashed by the bank here.
His testimony was clear, straightfor
ward and convincing.
This, in substance, was that Kline
was not in the employ of Clements-
Ball Co. at the time he drew the draft,
having previously been notified by let
ter of his recall, and furthermore that
he had never had authority to draw
upon the Baltimore house forexpenses.
The appearance of this witness here
was probably quite a surprise to the
defendant, and materially aided in se
enring his conviction.
Kline insisted upon making the
olosing speech in his own behalf and
for more than a half hour reviewed the
testimony and attempted to justify the
act which had since caused bis con
viction.
He may appeal the case to the su
preme court in doe time.
Klino has been in trouble before by
getting drafts cashed, but has hereto
fore escaped conviotion, it is thought,
largely for lack of suoh evidence as
furnished in this case by the witness
from Baltimore.
Nearly Half Hundred Issued Here By
Government
The fact that Sumter is a prohibition
county does not deter ths government
from issuing licenses to parties to re
tail liquor, as before the local law
became effective, and not a few here
still avail themselves of this privilege.
It is said that not less than forty-eight
licenses to sell liquors In Sumter
county have been issued since the be
ginning of the fiscal year. These
licenses cost $75 each, and the parties
to whom they were granted may or
may not have bought them just for fon.
Many people will take the chancea of
getting caught and standing trial in
a state court, but they dare not trifle
with Uncle Sam and, therefore, pay
him the required tax to retail liquors.
Geo. D- Wheatley’s.
Robbed the Grave.
A stalling incident, of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subjeot, it la narrated by him as follows:
*•1 was In a moat dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en, tongue costed, pain oontinally In
the baok and sides, no appetlto—gradu
ally growing weaker day by day. Three
pbysicin ► had given me up. Fortunate
ly, a friend advised nvluv ‘Blectrlo Bit
ters;' and to my great jay end surprse,
the first bottle made a decided improve
ment. I continued their use for three
weeks, and am now a well man. Iknow
they saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another viotiin.'' No one should faif
to try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at
K. J. Eldridge’s Drug Fiore.
POOLE CORRALS THE SHEKELS
ARRIVAL OF
New Spring Goods!
Enjoyed a Circus All to Himself
Yesterday.
Grand Vizier Poole, of the court of
KiDg Thomas I, eDjoyed a circus all
to himself yesterday, blocking the
wheels of commerce and cars while he
argued a claim of against the com
pany. An indebtedness of $**> for haul
ing baggage had been overlooked,
but just as the show train was about
to leave for Montezuma Bailiff Poole
seized a green line sleeper and called
a halt. In vain the engine puffed and
some of the attaches swore, but noth
ing short of a $5 plaster would eoothe
the feelings of the valiant officer and
the shekels were quickly produced.
We have j ust opened a beautitul line of new Percales.
Ginghams, Muslins and White Goods of ail descriptions,
which we will be glad to have you call and inspect.
Thousands ot yards of Hamburg Edgings, Torchon
Laces and Valenciennes Laces In the greatest variety o:
styles, and at the most reasonable prices we have ever shown.
Just a tew of those Ladies’ Odd Hose, worth 35c to 75c
per pair. They go at 12 1 2c and 25c per pair.
A few odd pairs of Infants’ Woolen Hose, worth 25c to
60c. to go at 10c, 15c and 25c per pair.
Other odd Hose for children—half price.
We have everything in the way of staple woolen dress
goods for which there is an active demand at all times, anc
we are selling large quantities of Black Serge, Pebble
Cheviots, Unfinished Worsteds, Brilliantines, Mohairs,
Henrietta Cloths, etc. This stock we keep full and com
plete at all seasons, and we are making the prices now very
interesting to all in need of any goods in this line.
Will be offered on everything ir Men’s, Youths’ and
Children’s Clothing, Ladies’ Tailor-Made Suits, Jackets
and Skirts, Carpets, Rugs and Curtains, Men's, Women's
and Children’s Shoes.
That Throbbing Headache.
Would quiokly leavu you If vou used Dr.
King’s New Life Fills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
raeiit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They mike pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only 25c. Money back
if not cured. Sold by E. J. Eldridge
druggist.
Cornei[Lamar Street and Cotton Avenue,
BEST OF ALL
To cleanse the system in agentla and
truly bonefioial manner, when tho
Springtime comes, usethe true aud per-
fcot remedy. Syrup of FigB. Buy the
gonnino. Manufactured by tne Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all druggists, at 50 cents per bottle.
BETTER SERVICE TO AMERICUS
James Fricker & Bro,
JEWELERS.
409 Jackson-Street,
Americus, Ga.
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZA WELLS.
Carry the latest of everything in their
line. Also the very finest make of Pock
et Cutlery, Razors and Scissors.
Agents for the celebrated
StarlSafety Razors. ★
the best made. We allow full United
States mint values for old gold, and just
as soon take it as cash.
Watches and Jewelry repaired and warrant
ed.c Goods we'sell engraved free.
Aged and Estimable Woman Died
Wednesday. •
Mrs. Eliza Wells died yesterday
morning at her home in Leo county of
pneumonia, after au illness of a few
days only. Tho deceased had lived
the allotted throe score and ten years,
and her life was one filled with deeds
of charity love and kindness. For
many years she resided in Sumter
county, near Americas, but has since
lived wi'h her only daughter, Mrs.
Bettie Scrutchins, in Lee. Many
friends will learn with deep sorrow of
the death of this puro and saint' d wo
man. The funeral will take place at
10:30 o’clock this morning at Oak
Grove cemetery where she will be laid
beside hertldest son, Baldy Wells.
;| ResolutionsQFor 1901.
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I have resolved to increase the volume of my bnBincss in every
department—save book-keeping—to sell more for cash and less ou
credit To accomplish this end I shall charge only the very low-
C8 ‘ P My B s b ai e es“n lOOOMceeded any of our previous annual achieve-
mentB^ut the advent of today will fiud ns going one better, for
1901. My'.Ncw Year’s wish to all is Peace, Plenty and.Ikos-
PEBrrYj T SULLIVAN, Bucce*sojM0Amerc^^ '
Watch Inspector Seaboard Air Line R. R-
Next to Ladles’ Entrance Windsor Hotel.
THE MAN WITH A COLD
Nothing so thoroughly removes dis
ease germs from thesystem as Phickly
Asu Bittees. It gives life aud action
to the torpid liver, strengthens and
assists the kindeys to properly cleanse
the blood, gives tone to the stomach,
purifies the bowels, and promote? good
appetite, vigor dud cheerfulness. Dr,
E. J. Eldridge.
Atlanta Mail Now Arrives With
Regularity-
Last week loud complaint was made
here at the failure of the Atlanta mail
to reach Americus until the day fol
lowing the posting of it, the Consti
tution, which was then routed, via
Colnmbns, getting here the day after
publication. ComplaiDt was made to
Manager Clark Howell, who at once
took the matter up with Supt. Terrell
of the railway mail service, who has
begun a thorough investigation. In
the meanwhile the Constitution is now
sent to Americus via Macon, the old
way, and gets here with great regu
lariiy and always on time.
How’s This!
We offer O.ie Hundred Hollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall’s Oatsrrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.
Props , Toledo, O
We, the undersigned, have known F
J. Cheney lot the la-t 15 yeais, and bo
leivo him' perfectly honorab'e In all
business rrausacilons and financially
able to carry utu any otl'gatiuns made
by their firm.
West * TttUAX Wholesale DrngglstB,
Toledo. O. Waldiso, Kinnan a Mar
vin. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
tia l's Oatairh Cure is taken Intorn-
a ly anting dlreotlv upon the blood and
ntueuous su.'f. ces • f 'bn ajsteal Price
75c. per bottle Hold by all Druggis
’ies:tmonia'8 free
Gad's Family Pi Is are tbo best.
CHECKS FOR JANUARY SALARY.
Commissioner Moore to Settle With
Teachers.
Every Widow in Georgia to Recieve
Her Portion-
Tho sixty or moro public school
teachers iu Sumter will bo paid this
week their salaries for Jannary. Com
missioner Moore received the neces
sary amount, $1,700, yesterday, and
each teacher will receive his or her
check next Saturday. The money
comes with delicious regularity and
the teachers aro made correspond
ingly happy.
is a nuisance to others as well as suffer
er himself. Li la inexcusable when he
can find so many excellent remedies
at Hudson’s drugstore. True, if he
has asthma, it’s doubtful if he can ob
tain a perfect cure. But it’s rather late
for asthma, and there is relief for even
that annoying ailment. Stop sneezing
and coughing. Stop at Hudson’s and
get something to help you out.
It Will Surprise You—Try It.
It is tho medicine above all others
for catarrh and is worth its weight in
gold Elv's Cream Balm does all that
is claimed for it.—W. B. Sperry, Hart
ford, Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used Ely’s Cream Balm aud the
disagreeable' catarrh all left him,- -J.
C. Olmstead. Orcola, III.
The Palm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 50 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren,
St. New York.,
CASH PROVIDED FOR PENSIONS.
Judge Thomas M. Allen, of the
court of ordinary, will soon be ready
to pay to the Confederate widows of
Sumter tho amount duo them under
tbe pension act, as alt tho widows in
Georgia aro thus to be paid. Tho
Governor will order tho stato treasurer
to pay tho remaining widows, about
seventy-five iu number, from tho nn
expended balance of the widowb’ pen
sion money appropriated for 19C0, and
tho Legislature will be asked to pass a
deficiency appropriation hill to mako
the sum good, The amount sill prob
ably bo something more than $4,000.
Bloating after eating, indigestion,
flatulence or water brash, may be
quickly corrected through the use of
PmcklyAsii Bittees. It strengthens
digestion, cleanses and regulates the
bowels. Dr. E. J. Eldridge.
Loans 5 Per Cent.
Choico city loans made at 5 per cent,
interest. G. It. Ellis, Amerions, Ga.
Special Inducements
While
Have
Been large sinceiwe began our closing out sale in De
cember, we still have a large stock ot goods on hand, in fact
a complete line of Clothing, Shoes, Hats Underwear, etc.,
and also some splendid things in Dry Goods that we w
continne to sell at cost until closed out. You must surely
come and see us, and get prices before buying elsewhere, for
we will save you from 30 to 50 per-cent, on every purchase.
We mean exactly what we say, and these goods must go.
We are going to leave Mr. T. B. WestDiook in charge
after first of February, and he is going to close ont the stock
for us. When we sell you an article it is as represented.
Come buy your goods from us as long as we have any, an«
you will buy them for less than anyone else will sell you.
Very respectfully,
E. D. SHEFFIELD COMPANy.
Did You Ever
Stop to Think ?
Of the great importance attached to the
eatables that go on your table?
Where Do You Buy Them ?
Are you sure they are fresh ?. Do you
know that you are getting the lowest
prices ? Are your orders delivered promp
tly?
These questions are easily solved
when you buy your Groceries from
Seorge S. /fix,
jfrtesian Corner,
Xfmoncus, Si
Storage Lumber
Ware nouse S, A.
L, Ry. it Church St
JOHN W. SHIVER, ]“■£'«.
«o. /» a <71 > Rough and pressed £umb‘ r ’
Oho JLumbot dJaalar. Xatkh
Tzlepeonxs; Residence, No. 107; c. Wartf-ouEe, No. 117; Uptown Ottce.l®