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Owing to the most extraordi- [Established Ten Years Ago, it Has Grown Rapidly Under the Guidance of
nary weather conditions that have
prevailed not only in Americus but
the entire south for the past 60
days the dry goods and clothing,
business has been very greatly re
tarded
. Preparatory to moving Sept.
1st, we start this week a series of
“Specials” calculated to make you
Furlon- Lawn Baptist church haa on-
| tered upon ita eleventh year of exlst-
ence, having been organized in March
, 18117, with forty throe charter mem-
I her*, who assembled for organization
at the home of R. M. Stewart, now of
Atlanta, but who then resided on the
corner of Church and Brown streets,
the dwelling now owned and occupied
Ministers from
SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE
The result is WE ARE OVERSTOCKED
From time to time we will
throw out different lines at prices
that you cannot afford to miss.
Every day there will be some
thing on SPECIAL TABLE” that
will well repay you for a trip to
town.
Will start this week, Monday
morning at 7:30 o’clock with a
i:able of embroideries at 10c yard.
“REAL VALUES” up to 25c at 10c.
Come Monday and every day.
and in order to Remove the Goods
we shall not wait longer but Remove
the Profits and inaugurate at once
ever known at this season of the year, we dislike of course
to do this right now in the very heart of the season but at the
same time we propose to TAKE OUR LOSSES AT ONCE
and look to the future forjbeetter times and seasons.
You have heard of Removal Sales before and may possi
bly hear cf them again but we want to impress upon you the
important fart that pou have not nor will not hear of any sale
where you can buy the very fihest and best class merchandise
as you can right here.
we mean exactly what we say. Sale begins Saturday,
June, 8th, Closes Saturday June, 23rd. All prices quoted are
SILKS
& P. Coats Spool Cotton at 5c,
We have the greatest line silks ever shown in the spring
of the year. The goods sre all new, up-to-date in style, high
grades,superb styles altogether the most desirable silks we’ve
ever had.
36 Inch chiffon black taffeta silk,$1.25 grade now 8712-c yd
36 Inch black taffeta, made by theMoney-Bak mills,worth
$1.25 the world over, dnring this sale we will sell it for 98c yd.
Magnificent lot of the finest 27 inch waisting and suiting
silks we have ever shown over our counters $1.25 the price,
now 79c yard.
27 Inch chiffon pongees, all colors the 40c number 29c yd.
Our 50c fine soft finish pongees, all colors, 35c yd.
27 Inch Jap silks, the 65c grade, now 45c yd.
The church has] received many evi
dences of esteem, and honors from tho
association, among wh'lch wo mention
the fact that the pastor. Rev. R. L.
Bivins has been Moderator of the
Association for the past five years, a
position wbic6 he holds at the present
time.
The growth of this chnrch daring the
past ten years has been remarkable,
evidencing tho favor of the Lord
greatly.
From a membership of forty-three It
has grown antil today it has threo
hundred and thirty two members, In
cluding a groat many of tho vory best
clUzens of our city. The porsonel of
the church is of tho very best. There
have boon received Into tho church
upon profession of faith, and by letter
daring its history four hundred and
eight members.
The Sunday sabool has an enroll.
1 ment of about 250 pupils, and is pre
sided over by one of its most cnthusl-
. astio and versatile members, Col. W.
IT. Lane. Tho Sunday school is
' thoroughly organized, has all tho de
partments of a live and up-to-date
school. The Baraca class Is taught by
Col. J. E. Sheppard, the Phllatboas by
Judge R. L. Maynard, and the Baraaa
Juniors by Mrs. R. L. Maynard.
Other teachers In the school are Mrs,
A. S. Richards, Mrs. Jessie Clark, Miss
Clara Hall, Miss Linda Mathis, Dr. E.
T. Mathis, and Mrs. R. L. Bivins.
The Primary class has an enrollment
of 80 pupils.
Oneofthomost cnicient organizations
In the church is the Woman's Mission- '
ary Society, which meets on Monday
after the first Sunday in each month.
Mrs. R. L. Bivins Is president, Mrs.
Jas. Dodson, vice-president, Mrs. J.
W. Harris, Secty; Mrs. E. T. Mathis,
Treasurer.
The Young Ladles' Missionary So
ciety, with Miss Linda Matbts, presi
dent, meets on Friday after the first
Sunday.
The Young People meat for Bible
study each Friday nlghtj led by the
pastor. During the ten years of Its
existence the church has contributed
forfait purposes about $30,000.
The success of this church Is dun
largely to that brotherly love, harmony
and unanimity of action which has
been one of Its characteristics. Abso
lute agreement upon all matters has
been tbo unfailing rulo of this church.
No proposition about which any divis
ion has occurred, hascomo before it.
Tho present officers of tbo church
arc: Pastor, Rov. R. L. Bivins, Sun
day School Supt. W. T. Lane: Clerk, .
E. D. Sheffield; Treasurer, E. Y. An- 1 J
drews; Active Deacons, W. T. Lane, I j
J. E. Sheppard, R, L. Maynard, W. s
T. Weekly. E. L. Bell, L. A. Morgan, J
and Evan T. Mathis. 11
Trustees: J. W. Harris, A. Dodson J
and K. T. Mathis. , I
GHAINGANG IN EXCELLENT SHAPE.
No Further Trouble Is Apprehended
Now.
Supt W. R. Paschal has assumed
management of tho Sumter county
chaltgang, to which position bo waig
recently elected. He quickly located
and settled existing troublos and now
has the situation firmly in hand. Ho
is eminently the man for the place, and
will manage the chalngang admirably
and at the same time build up the
roads of the county.
ly, and extended a unanimous call to who ptannel and personaly supervised
Its present pastor, Rev. R. L..Bivins, the entire work.
He was then a student at the Southern j There Is one thing in this connection
Baptist Theological Seminary In Louis- which Is so unusual that It deserves
vllle, (but accepted the call, entered ' special mention; no one outside of the
uponi the discharge of his duties as church membership was ever asked to
pastor the first of June 1897, crfmlng contribute a dollar toward the purchase
directly from the Seminary to Amerl- of the lot, or the erection of the build-
cus. ing, but while this is true there were
This was bis first pastorate, and he some voluntary contributions from out
the church's first pastor, and for ten side sources, which were much appro-
years pastor be has labored among' dated by the church,
this people with that energy, good Another thing in this connection:
judgment and Christian zeal character- everything connected with the expen.
WOOLEN DRESS GOODS
The stock of black and colored dress goods is full to over
flowing with eveaything that the season demands. It must
be reduced and we shall leave no stone unturned to remove
them hence if there is anything you desire in the way of
voilles, panamas, batistes, wool taffetas, serges, henriettas, or
anything else be sure you will find it here and at greatly re
duced prices. There are simply too many styles, kinds and
prices to go through and itemize*.
r THE FAMOUS LITTLE FILLS. 1
For quick relief from Bilious note.
Sick Headache, Torpid Liver, Jaun
dice, Dizziness, and all trouble* orb
ing from an Inactive or sluggish liver,
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are un
equalled.
They act promptly and never gripe.
They ore so dainty that It is a pleasure
to take them. One to two act as a
mild laxative; two or four act as a
pleasant and effective cathartic. They
are purely vegetable and absolutely
harmless. They tonic the liver.
Pit,ARID ONLY BY
B. C. DnWttt & Co., Chicago
SUNDRY SPECIALS.
Several thousand yards 10c dress ginghams now 6 l-2c yd.
One case 7 l-2c small checked ginghams now 5c yd.
One case mohair remnants, a regular 20c fabric now 5c yd.
One lot splendid Zephyr madras, regular 20c grade, 10c yd.
One lot soft, 32 inch, solid colors madras, 20c grade 10c yd
Several thousands yards printed muslins, assorted, the 8c
and 10c grades.
One counter fine assorted muslins, and wash stuffs, 12 l-2c
to 15c yard7 l-2c.
One counter fine wash goods formerly 15c to 20c will be
sold 10c yard.
One splendid lot 12 l-2c curtain scrims now 7c yd.
Sold by W. A. .Rembert,
Axle
> Grease C
Helps the Wagon up
the Hill <
The load seems lighter—Wagon
and team wear longer—You make
moro money, and have more time
to make money, when wheels arc
greased with
Mica Axle Grease
—The longest wearing and most
satisfactory lubricant in the world.
STANDARD OH. CO.
All Over the Store.
Tremendous reduction will be made on linens and white goods
Bjg discounts will be made towels, napkins, dress linens.
Bjg discounts wiU be given on summer undearwear—all grades
Bjg discount on laces and embroideriee—now in such demand
Big discount will be given on all plain and fancy ribbons
Ljbcral discounts will be given on hosiery, and gloves.
Liberal discounts will prevail throughout the notions
Bjg discounts on all silks umbrellas and fancy parasols
Ljberal discounts on art squares, mattings, rugs, carpets.
Liberal discounts on lace curtains, window shades etc.
IsUc of the man; with what success the j see of the church from its organization
history of the church will only partial- j to the present time bat been paid by
ly show, es hie labors and influence for voluntary contributions,
good have gone far beyond the con- ‘ The church property, worth $10,000
fines of his church end city. Is free from debt, and has beon dodtea-
In his pastoral work be has always ted, with apptoprlato ceremonies to
had tho ofllciont assistance of a Godly tho Lord. *
wlfo, a faetfull v" recognized and much At tho first meeting of tho Friendship
appreciated by bis church. After its Association, after the church was
organization the church found Itself organized, it applied for membership
without a place of worship, but through in said Association and was received
the kindness of the city officials, sincewblch time It has beon In hearty
services where held In the City Hall accord with all the work and Interest
until the church was built. of that body, and the denomination.
REMEMBER.
Our clothing for men and boys will be sacraificed.
Our gents furnishings will be reduced.
HELP IS OFFERED
Successor to Wheatley & Ansley
Agents for American Lady Corsets and .Butterick Patterns
THE AMERICUS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER. FRIDAY
ANSLEY’S
816 REMOVAL SALE
FIRST DECADE OF CHURCH
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church Celebrates Tenth Ann!
• versary.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THIS GROWING CHURG
SOUSE
CLEANING