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THE AMEBICPS WEEKLY TIMKS-KECORDKH: FRIDAY, MARCH 28. 1902.
NEW TURN IS TAKEN
TO WINDUP BANK.
Two Creditors Aik Appointment of
Receiver.
A PETITION FILED YESTEFDAY.
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3n Behalf of County Treasurer Sulli
van and Mrs. S. E. Mathis. As
•ignee 0. K. Ellis Is Named as Tem
porary Receiver,
A now turn in the affairs of the I’eo
plea Bank won taken lato yesterday
evening in the application to Judge
Littlejohn for the appointment of re
ceiver. The applicants were County
Treasurer J. E. Hnllivnu and Mrs.
H. E. Mathis.
Judge Littlejohn granted a tempo
rary receivership for the bank.
Mr. O. It. Ellis, to whom President
Simmons made an assignment on
Thursday, was appointed temporary
receiver last night. ,
It is understood that Treasurer Sul
livan alleges that, as his deposit of
CMOO Is county funds, or trust funds,
thus he has a special lien upon the as
sets of the bank.
Mrs. Mathis, who has a large sum,
possibly <1,500, on time certificate,
claims a prior lien over depositors on
open account. These, it is understood,
are the principle grounds of the peti
tioners.
Judge Littlejohn will hear the case
upon its merits on April 4th.
This petition has the eflect of alter
ing the method instituted already for
adjusting the bank's affairs, provided,,
ofoonrse, the reoeivership should bo'
made permanent. It likewise delays
matters somewhat.
All of the $1.500taken in by the bank
'Wednesday, from depositors, aad kept
separate in view of pending trouble,
has been repaid.
'PEOPLES BANK OF
AWERICUS CLOSED.
Steady Draw Upon Deposits Was The
Cause.
GRENADE TRIAL IS POSTPONED.
ASSETS WILL PAY DEPOSITS.
Bank Perfectly Solvent, But Could
Not Withstand Rapid Withdrawal
of Doposits. —0. R. Ellis is in Charge
as Assignee.
Slayer of Jesse Pope to Stand Trial
In April. -
Grenade, the Atlanta dental student
who recently stabbed to death Mr.
Jeaso I’ope, of Americas, will stand
trial upon the charge of murder on
Tuesday, April 1st—oue week beuce.
Tomorrow was the date first fired for
the trial of Grenade, hut on yesterday
□on. W. A. Dodson, who will assist
Solicitor-General Hill in the prosecu
tion, was advised that the case had
beeu put off for one week. Grenade is
still in the tower.
FILING OF WILL FOR RECORD
Tutt’s Pills
TOR TORPID LIVER.
A torpid liver deranges the whole
system, and produces
SICK HEADACHE, —.
Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Rheu
matism, Sallow Skin and Piles.
There Is’no better remedy for these
common diseases than OR, WITT'S
LIVER PILLS, as a trial will prove.
Take No Substitute.
BUILDING FUND GROWING FA8T
Tnat of Dr. E. J. Eldridge Disposes
of Large Eatate.
The will of the late Dr. E. J. E.
dndgo has been tiled for record in the
Conrt of Ordinary, and will bo proba
ted in due and solemn form at the regn
lar term of probate conrt, which con
venes on the first Monday in April.
Mr. G. Morgan Eldridge ie designs
ted aa administrator of the eatate.
All of the realty and other property
of Dr, Eldridge is bequeathed to bia
sons, G. M. and A. R. Eldridge to be
shared between them.
The will recites the fact that Mrs.
Eldridge has a large estate of her own.
This estate, it is believed, ia worth
$50,000 or 800,000 eonaiating of valuable
really, bank atook, etc,
The Eldridge residence is retained
by Mrs. Eldridge daring her lifetime,
going afterwards to the two eone of the
decoaacd.
The vaine of the two estates, that of
the deceased and of Mrs. Eldridge, is
variously estimated. It oonslsta of
money and valuable realty worth per
haps $100,000.
With Dr, Eldrldge’s life insnrance
added, it is worth much more.
In the office of the clerk ol oonrt
yesterday Mrs. Eliztbeth Eldridge,
widow of Dr. E. J. Eldridge, filed a
deed of gift of valuable realty to her
neice, Mrs, G. M. Eldridge.
This includes eity and farm property
worth perhaps $00,000.
The splendid Darlow Block, tbo
Pinkston store house and six valuable
farms are included in this most gen
Rift.
Oyer <13,000 Is Pledged For Metho
diet Church.
The membership of Flret Methodist
Church and people of Americue gen
erally are gratified at the liberal con
tribution* made already toward* the
building fund of the new ehurob.
Only about 14,000 ia laoking, and itia
believed that this amount can be
cured with very little effort.
Already something over $10,00) has
been enbieribed by oiUzens,
The estimated cost of the new build
ing Le $17,500, With three fourths of
this amount already pledged, the so
liciting committee will go to work
with renewed energy to praise the re
mainder.
Architects are now preparing plana
of the edifice, and when these are com
pleted and accepted work will begin
in earnest. It ie hoped that the cor
nerstone can be laid in April, some
time. The new church should be
completed and made ready for ooon-
panoy before next fall.
Among recent contributors to the
building fund is the VirginiaCaro*
Una Chemical Co. which sent quite a
substantial donation.
How to Cure the Grip.
Remain quietly at home and take
Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy as di
rected and a quick rsoovery is sure to
follow. That remedy counteracts any
tendency of the grip to result in pneu-
monli, which is really the only eerioue
danger. Among the tene of thoulandi
who have used it for the grip, not one
case has ever been reported that did
not recover. For sale by all druggist.
BOUGHT BY JUDOEILITTLEJOHN.
Handsome Residence On Taylor
Street Is 8old.
Judge X. A, Littlejohn, who came
to Americas to reside some time sinoe,
has purchased one of the most beauti
ful and desirable hornet in the eity and
is now permanently located. Tie
property is that now occupied by
Judge Littlejohn, corner Tsylor and
Barlow street* and known formerly aa
the W. W, Barlow plaoe bnt owned
more recently by Mr. H. S. Johnson.
It is a beauUful old ante-bellum home,
andJndge Littlejohn is being con
gratniated upon bia purchase. The
▼scant lota belonging to this property
and ffnntlnis Pavlnm ataaat _
A DEMAND FOR TARIFF REFORM
Strong Speech On Subject By Mr
Lewis of Georgia.
Than Hon. E. B. Lewis, the able
representative from the Third diatriot
of Georgia, there is no stronger advo-
cate of tariff reform in Congress. Mr.
Lewis made a very able speech in the
Honseadayor two ago in adroeaor
of this Important measnre, whfoh his
friends in Amerions and over the en
tire diatriot read with mnch interest
Mr. Lewis predicted that the tariff
question wonld bo the principal issue
of the near future, as the American
people wonld rise against each tariff
discriminations aa enable great trosta
to tax the! American oonanmer and sell
their products abroad at lower rates
thin they are sold at home. He eon
tended that the United States
reached the etage when, in order to
further extend onr markets, there
must be liberal reduction in tariffs
upon goods from other nations whose
trade we seek. He asid he did not
argue for free trade, bnt for a Demo
eratio polioy of a revenue tariff ao ad
jneted aa towork no harm to anoh in
terests as really need incidental pro
tection, bnt hs protested against inor
dinate protection of tarlfl giantr,
which have fattened and grown into
great trnsta under the operations of
Diogley rates.
Danger or Colds and La Grippe.
Tbo greatest danger from colds and
.j grippe is their resnlting in pneumo
nia. If reasonable care ia need, how
ever, end Chamberlain’s Oongh Rem
edy taken, all danger will be avoided.
Among the tens of thousands who have
need thia remedy for these diseases,
we hive yet to learn of a single case
having resnlted in pnenmonia, which
shows conclusively that it is a certain
Dreventative of that dangerous malady.
It will cars s cold or an attack of la
grippe in less time then aey other
treatment. It ie pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all drnggiati.
AGAIN RESIDENT OF AMEBICUS
Former Citizen Will Again Make
This His Home.
Very largely as the result of gossip,
which caused a steady withdrawal of
deposits for a week past, the Peoples
Bank of Americns made a voluntary
assignment Thursday for tbe benefit
of its creditors end Mr. G. R. Ellis is
cow In charge of its affairs as assignee.
He will adjust its affairs as rapidly as
possible.
The suspension of this well known
bank caused mnch surprise.
Since President \V. H. Simmons
took charge several years ago it bae
done qnite a largo business, and the
announcement of its suspension coaid
scarcely be credited.
Largely as the result of damaging
reports circulated here, a quiet with
drawal of deposits began several days
ago. This continued nntii the bank’s
cash was practically .exhausted when
President Simmons, to protect his pa
trons, made a volnntary assignment.
Thero aro no preferred oredltors
though Mr. Simmons’ wife and chil
dren are among tbe depositors to the
extent of nearly $i;t,00O.
Assignee Ellia could not make a
statement yesterday regarding tbe
exaot amount of assets and liabilities,
bnt it ia understood that tbe latter ia
approximately $30,000.
President Simmons, when area at
his home, talked feelingly of his mis-
fortanc and the canao which brought
it about. No man in Georgia enjoys
more folly the perfect confidence of
the people of this section, and mnch
sympathy ia expressed for President
Simmons in the embarrassment of his
baok.
Mr Simmons ia confident that the
bank can pay dollar for dollar of its en
tire indebtedness.
Of course time will be rtqiired
wherein to realize npon the hank's
notes and aeonrities, bnt a careful ad
ministration of its affairs will, it ia be
lieved, pay all indebtedness.
' Tho'list of depositors accompanying
tbe schedule of assignment is a lengthy
one. The largest depositor is Mrs.
Simmons—$10,000, the others having
various amount from a few dollars only
up to $I,5i)0. A very large majority of
the amounts, however, are rather
email.
The eonnty had something over $0,-
000 on deposit in thia bank.
President Simmons attributes tbe
cause of tbe rnn on the bank to idle
reports circulated here.
Tbe late Charles Broadway Ronsr,
the New York millionaire and philan
thropiat, was a peraonkl friend of Mr.
Simmons and had extended him favors
In years past. Aa preposterous aa it 1
may setm, this fact was seized npon aa
the vehicle for bringing about the ana-
pension here yesterday.
It was told, Mr. Simmons says, that
the deaQt of Mr. Roues would mean
tbe failnre of the bank, and some were
crednlons enough to believe it and re-
peat the etory, highly embellished.
It created a feeling of nneasineas,
and a quiet rnn was instituted.
At this season the cash of all banks
in this section is lotned ont to farmers
to make their crops, and while Mr.
Simmons drew npon other sonrees tbe
drain npon the Peoples Bank rss too
greet and tbe assignment was deemed
best for the protection of all creditors
alike. And all will be paid in dne time,
he eayi,
Mr, Simmons, fearing on Wednes
dsy that the bank might be forced to
close, laid aside all deposits mad* on
that day, In justice to the depositors
This amonnt, some $1,500, can be
had now by these depositors npon de
mand.
THItD TO KILL RIVAL.
Spelling Match Terminates In Desper
ate Shooting Affray.
Vienna, III., March 22.—At a spelling
raatrh given at the sehoolhouse at
Double Bridges, Simpson township,
this county, a desperate shooting af
fray occurred. Frank Rushing and
John Adams, two young men of the
neighborhood, had been paying their
respects to the same young woman
and she hail told Ailanm that she
would have no more to do with him.
This so enraged him that it is said
he swore vengeance on his rival. ...
the close of the exercises, as Rush
ing came out of the sehoolhouse door,
young Adams walked up behind him!
and without a word of warning shot
Rushing In the back. Rushing fell off
the porrh and Adams shot him twice
after he had fallen. Inflicting a slight
wound In the shoulder, after which he
escaped.
La Grippe Quickly Cured
‘In the winter of 1898 and 18901 was
taken down with n severe attaok of
what is called La Grippe,” says F. L
Hewett, a prominent druggist of Win
field, III. "Tbe only medicine I need
was two bottles of Chamberlain's
Conch Remedy. It broke np-the cold
and stopped tbe coogbing like magic,
ana I have never since been troubled
with Grippe.” Chamberlain’s Cough
Remedy can always be depended npon
to break up a severe eold and ward off
any threatened attack of pnenmonia. It
is pleasant to take, too, which makes
■t the most desirable and one of tbe
most popular preparations in nso for
these ailments. For sale by all drug
gists.
Why is baseball likely to become
epidemic? Because the gamo
catching,
Mrs C. E. VanDeuBcn, of Kllboarn,
Wl*., was afflicted with stomach trouble
and constipation for a long time. She
says, “I bate tried many preparations
but none have done m, the good that
Chamberlains’ Stomach and Liver Tab
lets have.” These Tablets ate for sale
at all druggists. Price 25 cents. Sam
pies free.
‘Ignorance is tbe mother of impn
dencei" no father is named.
Write F. B. Penn Tobacco Co
Reidaville, N.C. for their lateat “Bond*
premium list on Penn’a No. 1 Georgia
Cracker and Natural Leaf tobaeoo.
Handsome in design. Lithographed in
colors. Everyone abonlJ have thia
list whether e nse of tobaoeo or not.
‘Free for tbe taking.”
3-20 w 5t.
Suburban farm for rent by M. Cal
laway. Good home; HI acres land.
Headache often results from a dlaor
dered condition of tbe atomaoh.and con
stipation of the bowels. A dose or two
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will oorrect these disorders ana,
enreth* headache. Hold by all drag
gle ta.
•A man who will not fiee will make
hie foes flee," bnt what if his foea be
made of the tame metal ?
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Have been manufactured, sold and operated
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making bread meal. Our 30 years experi
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Four sizes—SOs, Ells, 42s, 48s.
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JEWELERS, OPTICIANS
-AND DEALERSJN-
La gtippe coughs yield quickly to tbe
wonderful curative qualities of Foley's
Honey aad Tar. There is nothing else
' just as good.” John R. Hudson.
There are men who can take one
glass and atop—provided yon treat
first.
Musical Instruments, and Musical Merchandise
OF ALL KINDS
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired
and Warranted.
Artistic Engraving a Specialty.
409 Jackson-Street, - Americus, Ga
BANNER 8 ALVE
the most haallng salve In the v orld.
Sincerity is tbe one great secret of
encceaa.
Reckon You Don’t Know It
OR YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN TO THE
CLEARING OUT SALE OF.
J.J.O.STERLING SILVER,***
Jewelry, Cut-Gloss and Bric-d-Brac
GOING CHEAPER THAN EVER. THERE’S
SPLENDIDJBAROAINS FOR ALL WHO
CALL EARLY.
G. T. SULLIVAN, Jeweler. N “ t wti2£?^S r “ c *
and fronting Barlow street were par-
chased by Mr. D. J. Shipp as an In
vestment. The property eold for
lomething like <5,000.
Foley's Honey ana Tar
for children,safe, lure.
No opiates.
The itople of Americns generally
will be pleaaed to learn that Mr. G.
Morgan Eldridge will again make thie
city hie home. For eeveral years past
Mr. Eldridge baa held the responsible
position of eityengineer of Tampa, Fla.
The death recently of Mr. Eldridge’e
father neceeeitatea to an extent his re
turn here to look after the interest* of
the large estate, to eay nothing of the
pleasure it will afford himself and
family, a* well as their many friendr,
that they retnrn here again perma
nently.
WHY are they GOOD and CH£AP?
GOOD because made of best Bessemer steel,
heavily galvanized—last a lifetime.
CHEAP because woven by improved machinery
in immense quantities.
IMiwrvd in roils all ready to stretch aad staple. Every rod guaranteed
everywhere. If you dealer hasn't them, write to
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