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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Pocket Books
and.
Card Gases.

Real seal pocket book-black-$1.
Bufalo-brown, drab or tan-pocket
book, sterling silver m bunting, 81. so
Fine Morocco pocket book, gold
mounting, So. Finger purses-in all
colors-both PLAIN and sterling silver
meuntings, 81 to So.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Many of your friends, or people
whom you know of, have contracted
consumption, pneumonia or other fatal
diseases, by neglect of simple cold or
cough. Foley's Honey and Tar, a
safe, sure and pleasant cough medi-
cine, would have saved them. It is
guaranteed. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
An Editors Awful Plight.

F. M. Higgins, Editor Seneca, QlIs.)
News, was afflicted for years with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salye. He
writes two boxes wholly cured him. It's
the surest Pile cure on earth and the
best salve in the world. Cure guaran-
teed. Only 25 cents. Sold by e. j.
Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

When yon need soothing and heal
ing antiseptic application for any pur-
pose, use the original DeWItt's Witch
Hazel SalYe. Most of them are worth
less or liable to cause injury The
original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
a certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts.
scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases,
W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

A splendid little suburban farm con-
sistIng of forty-fve acres, fifteen acres
original woods. Thirty acres in high
cultivation. A beautiful cottage with
SIX rooms, with all necessary out build
ings. One and one quarter miles from
city hall. Apply to J. B. Fielder, Real
Estate Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

No ono can reasonably h. pc for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
to, disorders of the stomach arise,
biliousness, headache, dyspepsia and
piles soon follow. If you wish to avoid
these ailments keep your bowels reg
ular by taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when required.
They are so easy to take and mild and
GENTLE in effect. For sale by John r.
Hudson, Dodson's Phar macy,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
CLOSING OUT ENTIRE STOCK.
E. D. Sheffield Co. to Sell Their Stock
Immediately.

E. D. Sheffield Co. to Sell Their Stock
Immediately.
Having accepted position with the
Bank of Commerce, made vacant by
the resignation of Mr.. Lott Warren, I
am compelled to close out the entire
stock of goods of the E, d. Sheffield
Co. at once so that [ may enter into
my bank position by Jan. 1st. In
order to accomplish this realize that
we must sacrifice the goods to get rid
of them in so short time. This we
will do. We all know that merchant
who is in business to stay must charge
a reasonable profit on his goods or Ill
timately fail. Ipropose to sell out our
entire stock at less than New York
cost, and much less than any merchant
can afford. 1t will pay you to buy
now at least years supply. You will
not have such an opportunity again
soon, Come and see us right away be-
fore the stock is badly broken. At
present our stock of shoes and cloth
ing is complete, and quality second to
none in this city. While our dry
goods stock is small there are yet
many fine pieces of goods to be dis
posed of. We.will sell the entire stock
in lump or in lots, at retail, or, in
fact, any way to suit the buyer. Re-
member, this is your chance now to
get what you want for this stock must
be sold right away. Very respectful
ly, E. D. SHEFFIELD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Blood will teIl-therefore 1t is I'm
wise to confde a secret to relatives.

Help is needed at once when q per.
sons life is in danger. A neglected
cough or cold may soon become serious
and should be stopped at once. One
Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst cases OF
Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
throat and lung troubles. w. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

THE BEST sALVE IN THE WORLD
is Banner SalVe, 1t is made from a
prescription by widely known skin
specialist and positively is the most
healing salve for piles. burns, scalds,
ulcers, running sores and all skin d.
seases. Davenport Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

When the stomach is tired out it
must have rest, but we can't live with
out food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "di-
gests what you eat" so that you can eat
all the good food you want while it is
restoring the digestive organs to health.
1t is the only preparation that digests
all kinds of food. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Many have lost confidence and hope
as well as health, because they thought
their kidney disease was incurable.
FoleY's Kidney Cure is a guaranteed
remedy for the discouraged and disoon-
ISOLATE. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
It is better to make mistakes in try
than to make the mistake of not trying
FOX HOARsENEss.

Benz. Ingerson, of Hutton, Ind. says
he had not spoken word above whis-
per for months, and one bottle of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. Used largely by speakers and
myers. Davenport Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Total warehouse receipts 25, 668
Still Holding For Christmas.

Prof. Lockhart is still holding three
superb pianos, which would make &C.
ceptable Christmas presents. He has
sold dozen fine instruments recently,
and will be glad to close out the three
remaining, Here's the opportunity
you waited for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
'f.Set 9our
Weney's 2VortA. .
D0as0n S
gHu1macH.
SpIenaIaIy Equipped
..kor khe..
EolIaGy Grade.

~g0EIHHY O/""S'
And now arises the perplexing an
nual question: What will be suita-
BILE present for fSo-and.So?" It's our
mission to help you to this solution.
Everywhere about the store we ara pre-
pared as never before, Here you may
select at Dodson prices; that means
prices minus that considerable profit
you are usually asked to pay on holt
day wares.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Carload of Fine Mules.

y. s. Lockett & Son, and J. Fl. Bry-
ant have Just received carload each of
fine kentucky mules, beauties all of
them, and prices low. See this fine
stock at Lockett's stables.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Cigar Gases.

These make presents that are both
useful and ornamental. All shades
and shapes, some plain and others
sterling silver mounted. Prices from
so cents to $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Don't use any of the counterfeits of
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Most of
them are worthless or liable to cause
injury. The original DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is certain cure for piles,
eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores, and
skin diseases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The person who disturbed the congre-
cation last Sunday by coughing, is re-
ouested to call on Davenport Drug Co.
and get a bottle of Folev's Honey and
Tar. Tt always gives relief. DaVen'
port Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Most of life's shadows result from
standing IN our own light.

If you would haye an appetite like a
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and LIVER Tab
let's. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and bow
els. Price. Is cents. Samples free, at
John r. Hudson's. Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

A cold, cough or la grippe can be
'nipped in the bud'' with dose or two
of Foley's Honey and Tar. Beware
of substitutes There is nothing 30
good. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

DIR. G. ]. Bishop, Agnew, Mich, says:
81 have used FoleY's Honey and Tar
in three very severe cases of pneumonia
with good results iu every case" Dav
polt Drug 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

COLD and cough cures are numeroue,
but the one that leads all others in
merit, is Foley's Honey and Tar,
which is in great demand these DAYS.
Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
JUMPED TWENTY FOUR POINTS.
Cotton Market Got On a Big Bulge
Aga in,

Somewhat to the surprise of every
one the cotton market bulged upward
yesterday at a lively rate, gaining
twenty-four points or quarter cent
within an hour or two. Under the in
faence of unfavorable cables the mar
ket opened ten points down and hung
there until the noon hour, when bull
movement sent it skyward. January
contracts, opening at 9.31, closed at
8. 55, aud the prospect is good for a
still further advance today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
SIM.
nr. E. Detohon,s AMI. Diuretic

May be worth to you more than 500
if you have child who soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of water during sleep.
Cures old and young alike. 1t arrests
the trouble at once. 81 Sold by E. j.
Eldridge, druggist,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

White enamel and brass bedsteads
cheaper than you eyer saw. Old bed
steads taken in exchange.
1w Ia. 5. TOWER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
dresser. sSets.

They consist OF two cologne bottles,
brush tray, powder box and powder
puff, hand decorated six different de-
signs. Price $3.50 to So.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Itch on human cured in 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by e. J. Eldridge,
druggist, Americus. GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The most effective little liver pills
made are De Wits Little Early Risers.
They never grippe. w. A. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

We often see week old women and
week-old babies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Americas Cotton Market.

AMERIoUs, Ga, Dec. IA, 1900.
Reed today at warehouses, &C bales.
Reed previously at 3" 5000 ="
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The pleasure of voice are as poison
while the pains of virtue are ever plea
SAINT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Now is the time when Group and lung
troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only
harmless remedy that produces imme-
date results is One Minute Cough Cure.
It is very pleasant to take and can bere-
lied upon to quickly cure coughs, colds
and ali lung diseases. 1t will prevent
consumption. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

1t isn't so much that a man thinks
as what he does that counts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

This Lords chariots are not all band
wagons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The rich man has troubles of which
the poor man knows nothing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
q a 2To RT A .

An old bachelor says that the writes
of women akeanostlY postscripts,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

IF you want to hear hardluck story
ask q man for money he owes you,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The ideal lover to the practical girl
Is one who is rich.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
FOR PNEUMONIA

Gold dust has rendered many man
blind to his duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
GAsT0
Special Offering.

According to the merchants creed
the best book is a profitable ledger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Experience is the pay q. man gets for
making a fool of himselE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Trying to keep rom worrying Is
what worries some people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
"SAaOfng N2l,vors. ,

This line is beauty. We have al
ready heard many words of praise
about them. Price So to s..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Watches of all description from So to
$500 each, at Fricker's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The Bread of Life is necessity
rather than a luxury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

1t is probably called the gift of speech
because talk is cheap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Lots of men who are short on sense
are long on dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
A MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUBURB,
Tales of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN

For Convenience That Those Who
Kun May Read. Some Bits of New
That TRANSFERRED Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

You cannot have much interest IN
heaven when your principal is all on
earth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
"SIluer. Touetties. =

What better and more appreciative to
friend than one of the many silver
novelties now being introduced? Ey-
cry desirable kind and over dozen
different patterns. Prices from 80 to
80 cents an article.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Only the very poor man is absolutely
sure of his friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Thoughts are beautiful only as they
are crystalized into deeds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

9 "A - II - "a Z As
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature a. M>MzzzZx
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

We are apt to condemn in others
what we practice ourselves without
scruples.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

One way to suppress chronic bor-
rover is to get your work in first.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Honesty is policy on which anyone
can afford to pay premisum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

The Indian famine relief fund at
New York has reached 1912, 078.54.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
HerscAaum Pipes.

Large assortment of designs-all
guaranteed to be of first quality rang
ing in price from $3.50 to $50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

A little learning is more explosive
than unlimited ignorance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

He who helps another shows himself
q brother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
21HROxss.

Clear glass with ebony tops and
sterling silver initial plate at 81 and
$1.25. Big assortment hand decorated
china puff boxes at IS, so and rs cents.
,clove and 5Fan0ksrchieF Foxes.
Beautiful hand decorated glove and
handkerchief boxes, in large assort-
ment of designs, ranging in price from
1.25 to So.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
YerHmerfeS>

We are unable to describe this line,
but enough to say it is complete. We
have it IN all shapes from the small
price glass bottles to the elegant cut
glass bottles. Red Rose toilet water,
full ounce glass stopper bottles, 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Our Xmas shipment Of Huyler's in
tShcY basket will arrive about the Goth.
Hudson's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15
Gala, and cx/r Boxes.

Black leather collar and cuff boxes
$3.50. Cellulold collar and cuff boxes,
assortment of designs, hand decor
ated, for 50. so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Some of the pitfalls in the brick
sidewalks in the business center of
town are still menace to pedestrians
and should be repaired. Get after
these careless property owners,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

1.-The state entimologis', says the
Atlanta News, lis still burning infect
ed fruit trees. Let the good work go
on; the orchards of Georgia must be
protected at all hazards"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-15

Silver dimes will fall like hail into
the ballot boxes in the election of
queen of the Carnival Already in
terest is manifested in the voting and
ballots fig thick and fast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-30
A bishop Condemn. Trusts.

CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-In a speech at the
meeting of the Chicago Teachers Fedora
ton. Bishop Spalding, the Roman Catholic
diocesan of Peoria, predicted that the time
would come when all born American citi-
zens would become serfs TO the trusts. un-
less halt was called. Continuing, Bishop
Spalding said: I'VE Americans are grad
ually coming to that condition in which
we shall be incapable of moral Indignation.
we are coming 10 measure everything by
financial guages or profit and loss We
are beginning to think that nothing which
Is legal can be crime. And yet we know
or should know, as every cultivated man
KNOWS, that the worst crimes of history
nave been legal crimes. The torture of
hghting men to make a Roman holiday,
the crimes of the inquisition. the robbery
or Gods poor to make revenue for kings
all crimes of the most pronounced charac-
ter, were yet legal. We are coming to an
occupation of the belief that this is not
longer government Of the people, for the
people and by the people. but rather a
government OF trusts. by the trusts and for
the trusts. We are told that the corpora
ton has no soul. 1t may be So But the
trust has soul, and 1t is the soul of the
devil" ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-30
CITY SEVERELY SHAKEN
DISASTROUS EARTHQUAKE AT CA
RACAs, VENEZUELA, YESTERDAY.
Fifteen Persons KILLED and Many In
jured-United states Lega-
ton Badly Damaged.

CARACAS. Venezuela. Oct. Sat 4:4s
o'clock this morning Caracas was visited
by severe earthquake. Fifteen persons
were killed and many others injured. Great
damage was done to buildings, including
the Pantheon and the churches.
The United States legation was badly
damaged. but all the occupants escaped
unhurt
President Castro. who leaped from a
balcony on the second floor Of the govern
ment house. had one of his legs broken
William Henry Devotion Haggard had a
narrow escape. the second floor OF the
British legation having fallen upon him
and buried him in the debris.
Reports from the interior show that the
effects Of the earthquake were widespread
The disturbances were felt as far as the
region of the Andes. There were many
wonderful escapes
The city of Caracas. which has frequent
ly suffered from earthquakes. was visited
last July by series of seismic disturb
ances, which did great damage to prop
erty. There were seven terrific shocks
in quick succession and the residents of
the city were terror stricken. President
Castro and his family slept for several
nights under tents In the Plaza Bolivar
and all the churches and theaters were
kept closed for week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-30

NOBLESVILLE. Ind. Oct. &-Margaret
L. Cook, wife of County Commissions
Levi Cook, died at her home, three miles
west Of this city last night. of nervous
rrostration. She sixty-nine years old.
Only few weeks ago they celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary. Her hus-
band and three children, Mrs. DR.. H. z.
Davenport, of Sheridan, Mrs. G. b.
Perisho, of Carmel, and Wylie w. Cook.
survive The funeral will be held at noon
tomorrow.
PORTLAND, Ind, Oct. 29-Mrs. Andrews,
mother of w. III. Andrews, of this city, and
one of the oldest women in this part Of In
an illness extending over many months.
Had she lived until March next she would
have been ninety years old.
William II. Miller one of the best known
farmers of the county, died this morning
of congestion Of the brain, aged fifty-five
years.
RISING SUN, Ind, Oct. 29.-Alfred
Stow, aged lightweight years, and a
pioneer citizen of Switzerland county, IS
dead. He was one of the best known cit
liens of this part of the State, and was,
In his early days, official of Vevay.
while the city was under town charter.
NEW CASTLE, Ind, Oct 29.-Mrs. Nam
cy Ridgway died in this city at the home
of her son, Allen Ridgway. to-day at the
advanced age of ninety-eight The funeral
will be held at Hillsboro at 10 o'clock
Wednesday morning.
VINCENNES, Ind, Oct. 29.-Robert Pres
ton Barr died while sitting in his chair at
Bruoeville, Ind, to-day. He was a retired
farmer and left q large estate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-30
BANK BOOKKEEPING.
No Employe Should Object to Having
His Work Investigated.
New York Evening Post

New York Evening Post.
The public has not yet learned in what
manner Mr.. Alvord accomplished MS 81
gantic fraud. Ordinarily the note :ellers
desk would be the last place where such
fraud would be looked foI. IL would be
idle TO speculate on the details before they
are actually disclosed The only thing that
can be said at present is that Alvord had
been in the banks employ long that he
was implicitly trusted. Nobody suspected
him. 1t is often said by high bank officials.
you must trust somebody; II You lose
occasionally 1t is one of the necessary evils
of the business" This excuse will not pass
muster in case where 10000 goes wrons:
The Alvcrd case proves that nobody should
be implicitly trusted in the sense that lis
accounts should not be subjected TO Occa-
sional scrutiny with the object Of finding
out whether they are right.
No bank officer or clerk, however high.
has any occasion TO feel mortified II hi:
department is made the subject Of special
investigation at unexpected times. any
more than the bank itself has for feeling
hurt by the government examinations. The
feeling of implicit confidence I'm old and
tried officials may be a credit TO human
nature, but il is not the kind Of credit that
will make good deficiency Of $4,000.
Probably the Alvord case viii lead 20
minute examination Of all the note telleTs
accounts in all the banks. but that IL rot
sufficient. The Alvord case will in time
be forgotten, and the business VIII eel
back into the old routine. with general
confidence in command Of the situation.
unless some system OF checks j. devised
which shall be self-perpetrating. IL is the
proper function of the Clearing House As
ISOLATION to devise such system and 10 see
TO its enforcement There are some outsics
pointers that might be helpful. Usually ne
oefaulting bank official betrays by his style
of living the fact that ne spends more
money than his salary can account for IL
is said that Alvord kept horses and car
riages, and a naphtha launch, and was
living at the rate OF 10000 a year. his sal
airy being $500. IL this be fact. II ought
to have been known TO the higher bank
officers and 10 have put them on inquiry.
We can all be wise after the event. Arr
body can lock the door after the horse =
stolen. What is needed is rightful use OF
the wisdom so learned. and such application
of il that bank defalcations may be rarer
and rarer as time goes on.