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Kditor & Proprietor.
Pueua "Vtaln, Marion Cos., (2n
FRIDAY MORNI-NO, NOVEMBER lath, 1875.
Americus Business Men Who Adver
tise in the Argus.
The public-spirited citizens of a
county, like Marion, are nlwayc
gratified to see the names of liberal
advertisers in their county newspa
per, and will, when opportunity of
fers, remunerate them for their liber
ality. This is the light in which
advertisers should be regarded. They
are con; abating to the support of an
institution, whose only business is to
defend the rights, advance the inter
ests and proclaim to the world the
advantages of the county and its citi
zens, and tor this reason they should
be patronized in preference to others.
Therefore, we call the attention of
our friends and patrons to those who
are soliciting through our columus
the trade of our people. Whatever
the others may be, this is true: they
are not contributing to the support
of a Marion county enterprise.
In our advertising columns the
reader will find the advertisement of
T. WHEATLEY,
whose attractive corner is well known.
He has a mammoth stock of dry
goods, in which will be found a vast
variety of everything that is needed
or fancied in his line of merchandise.
; ; ,3 clerks are active and polite, at
iive to all the wants of customers
,and prompt to fill orders. Mr.
Wheatley’s prices compare favorably
with the prices of any merchant in
any railroad city. If the reader will
buy of him he need not be cheated
(as he probably whl be if he buys of
those who sell in the dark and whis
per in the ear) and the Aug us will be
benefitted thereby.
GRANBERRY & BARLOW.
It gives us real pleasure to notice
this house. It is as old as Americus
itself, and its honesty and straight
forwardness is extolled wherever the
firm is known. They soil for a profit
as all merchants do.—The idiot has
long since died who sold his full line
of goods for less than a profit—but
their profits are but a small advance
on cost, and their prices are as low
as the lowest. They have but one
price—they sell to one as low as to
another, and to all as cheap as they
can be sold. They have a complete
stock, and we would call especial at
tention to their fine line of carpets.
He who trades with them loses noth
ing and helps this paper.
S. ANTHONY &. SON3
are heavy furniture dealers, and eve
ry necessity and ornament in their
line, they have on sale at most reas
onable pi'ices. From the commonest
and cheapest to the finest and cost
liest furniture they have in abun
dance. We have noticed them be
fore, and therefore merely call atten
tion to their new advertisement.
DAVENPORT & SMITH
have advertised with us from the
start but are just now indulging in a
short interlude, as it were. We are
however so well pleased with their
liberal prices, and gentlemanly de
portment, that we arc constrained to
give them one more for good meas
ure. We have bought of them, com
pared their prices and are conscien
tious in the declaration that we nev
er had a druggist to charge us less
or give us better goods. We hope
to send them many a bill from this
section yet.
TOOLE & PRICE’S
snug and elegant warehouse is the
proper place to deposit your cotton.
We have never seen a cosier, safer,
handsomer warehouse in any city.
The gentlemen of the firm are as
clever, prompt and business-like as it
will be your lot to meet. They have
no sharp-edged tool to shave you
clean and grind you to powder. Their
price will suit you, for all their rates
are fur low.
Wo htire tried the faro and sleep-
ing accommodations of the
FRENCH HOUSE,
and pronouuce thorn good. We find
many of our Marion county friends
there.
THE lI.VRLOW HOUSE,
under the proprietorship of Mr. Wi
ley Jones, retains its old friends and
reputation, and is gaining new ones
daily.
Though their houses do not adver
tise, wo cannot refrain from noticing
our former citizens of Marion, Mr.
D. C. N. Burkhalter and Mr. G. W.
Stallings, both of whom arc deser
vedly popular. They are now live
citizens of Americus, but they have
not yet forgotten their old homes.
In the language of the linguist who
choked to death on Latin, wo will
say in closing, quantum sufficit,
(“enough is sufficient”) for the pres
ent.
A Fine Number of a Good Pa
per.—Our clever friend, Ed.
Martin, published, his paper the
Home Journal, in mammoth size on
Friday last. It is a magnificent
number and reflects great credit
upon its editor and publisher
and the citizens of Perry and
Houston county, who gave him
the liberal patronage, which ena
bled him to publish a sheet of
which they may well be proud.
The paper before us contains fifty
six columns, and is beautifully
printed. Will not Marion county
put forth her strength and liberal
ity in support of her paper so that
its publisher may bring it out oc
casionlly in mammoth propor
tion 2
■O l> M
Ornament Your Town.
Citizens ! you are residents of this
town, your own property here.—it is
your interest to make residence
pleasant and agreeable and your
property attractive and valuable.
Can you leelihat you a>e thriving
and prosperous, when every thing
partakes of delapidation and deteri
oration ? Can you be pleasant and
comfortable, with all this air of ruin
and decay about you ? Will it improve
the value of your property or con
tribu;e to its attractiveness and desir
ableness, to permit it to look like it
was rotten, and damp, and old, and
worn, and dilapidated, and out of
repair generally ? We should think
not.
Therefore, turn anew leaf. Re
solve to come out of the ruts.
Brush up, fix up, paint up, repair,
ornament and beautify your town
and your homes. Make them ap
pear tidy and neat, new and attract
ive, comfortable and prosperous.
Give the town an air of business and
and thrift, industry and content
ment, activity and life. Our word
for it, it will be a safe invesstment.
If you expect to remain here, it
will infuse into you new life and en
ergy, to have every thing about
you in thrifty style. It will add
happiness and peace. Your desire
to leave will not be potent, and that
paradise of Texas, California and
Florida, which has its existence on
ly in your imagination, will not be
so aluring. Surrounding scenes
have a great deal more to do with
your feelings t tan you suspect.
This new-ing up will be a good
remedy for your discontent.
If it is your intention 10 sell, it
will almost double the value of your
property to have it and the town
look trim and nice, bright and love
ly. If everything is suggestive of
banbruptcies and desolation, it
will so dampen the desire and arder
of purchase, that they will arrive at
the conclusion that it would confer
a great favor on you to accept your
resident lot as a gift. Pub ic enter
prise always advances private inter
est. Try public enterprise on your
schoolhouse, your churches, your
homes and your streets. l r ou will
find that your property will advance
aud your feelings will improve.
Buying Stolen Produce-
Tho nefarious practico of buy
ing stolen produce from freedmen
and low whites has reached such
alarming proportions, fliat it be
comes necessary for us to call public
attention to tho fact, and suggest
that speedy measures ho instituted
for tho effectual obliteration of
this vile disease.
This clandestine traffic is a
suorce of sore loss and grievous
wrong to our planters, and to it
the most of tho stealing is attribu
table. The purchasing of stolen
corn, peas and cotton multiplies
thieving tenfold. Were there no
markets for stolen goods, there
would belittle incentive to Weft,
and the hazard of detection wwftd
be vastly increased. "Were the
thief compelled to appropriate to
his own individual needs, whatev
er ho stole, his depredations
would amount to a mere baga
telle, or the goods would he found
in hisposession and he he brought to
just punishment. But, under ex
isting circumstances, he can barter
or sell almost as soon as stolen,
and thereby destroy all evidence
of his guilt, at the same time being
paid for his criminality and inci
ted to a continuance of his depre
dations.
Are our people to submit tame,
ly and supinely to this stealing,
buying and selling of their own
goods f By no means.
The sooner they rise in their pow
er and, with concert and precision
of action, wipe out from the land
this traffic, the sooner they further
the ends af justice and insure the
safety of their “goods and chat
tels.”
Buying corn by the peck and
cotton in seed at night, from impe
cunious and disreputable per
sons should be stopped and that
without delay. Such practice is
discreditable and censurable, done
in broad day-light, where there is
any probability of the things be
ing stolen.
We noticed public meetings
and concerted action taking place
among planters in other sections,
and snek a course might he pur
sued to great advantage in our own
section. When a person is detect
ed in the habit of buying or trad
ing for stolen produce, lie having
every reason to believe it to be
stolen, he should he driven from the
country and his name and memory
made odious. Such men have al
ready become as rascally and dis
honest as men ever get to be, and
every place should he made too
warm for their abode. Decisive
measures should he taken immedi
ately for the riddance of this de
testable evil from the land.
Unfounded Rumors.
Some mischievous or disaffected
person or persons have been busy
for several days past in sowing
broadcast over the Sta-e reports to
the prejudice ot the commercial
standing of a large number of our
most prominent merchants. Nor
have at least two of our banking in
institutions escaped animadversion.
Yesterday the writer ni .de it
his special business to cdl upon
these gentlemen and ascertain by di
rect questioning and investigation,
the true condition of affairs. Near
ly all of their uumber wore seen,
and we can safely assert that, save
in two instances, the above rumors
are without the slightest f mdaiion,
and simply lies manufactured out of
whole cloth. Aud even in the case
of the exc- ptions referred to, ther ■
h-s been no failing or closing of
doors, the extention asked for hav
ing been granted, and the parties
still actively encaged in bus ness,
and resolved by diligence and per
sonal sacrifices to in ke good their
1 obligations.
This statement is made by author
ity, and can bo relied upon abso
lutely.—Macon Telegraph,
A gin-house, with threo bales of
cotton, ,a quantity of oottou seed.aud
all the machinery was burned on one of
But,lor and Heath’s plantation.iu Mitch"
ell county, last, Monday. No insurance
There are some peculiar facts concer
ning tho distribution of the nightingale
in Europe. It is found us far north as
Sweden and as far west as visits Scot
land, Ireland or Wales. From the boun
daries limiting its habitant in England,
it appears flint the bird is restricted t_,
those portions of country which aic
covered with secondary or tertiary
geological formations. Hence it. may be
inferred that tho insect on which it lives
do not obtain means of subsistence
where fhe primary soil prevails.
The gin-house of Mr. D. P.
Montgomery, of McDuffie county,
was burned by au incendiary on
Wednesday night.
Mr. W. W. Corcoran, of Washing
ton, I). C., Ims given to tho Southern
Historical Society five hundred dol
lar.-, anil promises alike contribution
each year hereafter.
Brigham Young has been ordered
to prison for cointmnpt in not paying
alimony. He was arrested in bed
and two doctors testified that ho was
too iil for removal.
Now Advertisements-
No. 1 SOB.
Notico in Bankruptcy.
This is to give notice Hint on the 291!i day
of October. A. I)., 1875, a warrant in Bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of Wil
liam F. Collin-worth, of Americus, county of
Sumter, and State ot Georgia, who has been
adjudged a Bankrupt on Ilia own petition,
and that the payment, of any Debts, and de
livery of any Property belonging to Bald
Bankrupt, to him, or for his ore, and the
transfer of any Property by him, are forbid
den by law; t hat a Meeting of Hie Creditors
of the said Bankrupt, to prove their Debts,
and to choose one or more Assignees of his
Let at e, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy
to be holden at Americus, Oa., at the office
of the Register, before 3. Wise Parker, Esq.,
Register, on the lath day of November, A.D.,
175, at 2 o’clock, P. M.
W.H. SMYTH,
Nov. l'2-2t U. S. Marshal, as Messenger
No. 1307-
Notice in Bankruptcy.
Thi? is to give notice that on t lie 291 h day
of October, A I), 1875, a warrant in Bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of Alex
ander M. Little, of Americus, county of Sum
ter and state of Georgia, who has been ad
judged a Bankrupt ou his own petition, and
that the payment of any Debts, and delivery
of any Property belonging lu said ankrupt,
to him, or for his use, and the tmnsier o|
any Property by him, are forbidden by law;
that, a Meeting of the Creditors of the said
Bankrupt, to prove their Debt*, and to choose
one or more Assignees of his Estate, will be
held ala Court of Dankrunicy, to he holden
at, Americus, Oa., nt the office <->:* i, t . peg-si . r
i before S. Wise Pinker. L quire. Jb*gisi.r on
the 20 h duv of November, A. D., 187.3, at
10 o’clock, AM.
W. 11. SMYTH.
Novl2-2t US Marshal, as Messenger.
1172
SK BANKRUPTCY.
In the Ihstrict (.'ouri of the United Stairs, for
(he Southern District of Georgia.
In the matter of Wm F. Kibesey, Bard;nipt
The said B krnpt having petitioned the
Court for a discharge from all his debts prov
able Ui der the Bankrupt Act of March 2‘ and,
i 817 . notice it hereby given to all persons in
terested to appear on t he 20 h day of Novem
ber 1875, at 10 o’clock, AM> a- Chain! e: sf
said District Court before S Wise Parker,
Esq, one of the Kcgisiers of said Couit in
Bankruptcy at his office at Americus, Ga.,
and s'aow cause why the j raver of the said
petition of the Bankrupt should not be grant
ed. And further notice is given that the
second and third meetings of Creditors, will
b- held at the same time and place
Dated ot Savannah, Georg a, this 4th day
of Novembe., 1875.
James McPherson, Clerk.
No 1284,
In Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of tho United ‘‘ tates for tho
southern District of Georgia.
IN THE MATTER OF WRIGHT DR.IDY, flankrupta
The said D'acl.vupt, having petitioned ihe Court Hr ;i
discharge from ail his debts provable under thy
Bankrupt Act of March 2nd, 1807. notice is herebh
given to all persons interested to appear on the
day of jYovember, 1875, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Cliam
hers of said District Court before *N\ Wise Parker, Esq
one of the Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy at
Ids other ut Americus 6’a-, and show cause why the
prayer of the said petition of the Baukiupt should
not be granted. Ami further no. ice is given that tho
H'-euod and third meetings of Creditors will be held
ut the same time and place.
Dated atSuvanuah, Georgia, this 4th day of Novem
ber, 1875. JstMRS AicPHEUSON, Clerk.
jSBT
My books will bo closed ou tlio
FIRST DAY of DECEMBER.
next, with no postponement, and executions
will be issued forthwith against all defaulters.
Oowe forward, pay promptly and save unnec
essary costs.
FRANK RUSH IN,
Novo-iw T. C. M. C.
BETTER KNOWN AS
“Granges YartL”
I have enlarged n.y Yard by an addition of
stalls aud sheds, with
Boaiding House, ltlackanilth ant Wood
Siiopa
convenient. A poml substantial enclo
sure and a watchman at night, making
it ono of Hie most secure and conveni
ent. in the city. In connection I have a
well supplied FA At ILY GROCERY, for
the purchase and sale of Country Bro
il nee.
Grangers and Farmers ,n particularly
invited. Charges moderate.
fetr-SiGN —Vv heel and Plow. East of
Planters’ Warehouse and J & J Kauf
man s Wholesale Grocery House.
Cjlumbus, Ga. PAN’L R. BIZE.
MWSaiISHMf
DXhiXMBS Ilf
iMv swref ipff ru I til! %
teie if) T t V
'TUg-Eiiaga, d*?£9.
Arc new receiving the largest stock of
BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS, sc.
that we have ever brought to cor
market. Having banght car (seeds at
BOTTOM FieUEEI
We are prepared to sell as rheap as any first-class House in Columbus o
Americus. We invite especial attention to our Stock of
, rj tft wj ru, Kfi y-? y
Ono Yard wide Bleaching at 10 cents, and good calico at 8 cents.
Thankful for past favors, we cordially invite you to examine nur stock.
Buena Vista, Oct. Stli, ISM. I.OAI C & liSis!ll.l.
OIIF * 11 mmp
I.r r.Hr r ijiK
p JL UlilJp
T- $ ipOf
m ?■, |! ®\ i ir 1 m JM;& %
DRUGGIST AND GROCER
BUENA VISTA, GA.
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DRUGS MEDICINE
KEROSENE, PATENT MEDICINES,
POTASH, SOAP,
STARCH, COLOGNES,
FANCY SOAP, PAINTS,
OILS, GARDEN SEEDS,
PIPES, CIGARS,
TOBACCO.
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
WINDOW GLASS,
CONFECTIONERIES, BACON,
FLOUR, LARD,
MEAL, CHEESE,
SUGAR, COFFEE,
CRACKERS, SALT, Ac., Ac.
A ill' STOCK OF STAPLE IHIOIIIIS,
Hats, Boots, shoos, Tinware, Hardware,
Cutlery, Crockery, stationery, and
Notions Generally.
I have removed from my former stand, Soutli of the public square, to
Wiggia’s Old Stand, West of Pnblie Square
where I will be pleased to servo my old friends and as many new ones as
wid favor me with their patronage. I have made a change in iny business,
discontinuing the sale of some articles and substituting others in their places
—have ordered a line of leading at tides of Staple Dry Goods —all of which
I intend to sdl cheap.
J-. "W. .A UNrszLE-sr, A
October loth, 18*5.-ct Baena Vista, Gi.