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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
OF CARNIVAL QUEEN
Battle of the Ballots Was Concluded
Last Night.

The battle of ballots, which for a
week past has been wsged among the
admiring friends of a half dozen of
Americus' tairest young women, ended
last night and the honor is awarded.
Miss Kate Hollis was declared the
winner and Queen of the Carnival.
This high social honor is most worth
lily bestowed and all Americas will bow
before Her Majesty, their beautiful and
gracious queen regent.
The count of ballots as made by the
committee last night was watched with
absorbing interest by friends of all the
fair contestants, and while some were
disappointed that their favorite didn't
win all are pleased that such beaute-
GUS queen will rule during the carni-
val festivities.
Queen Katharine will have the selec.
ton of the king and her maids of
honor, and will rule the social realm
during the carnival season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
PROSPECTIVE CHANGE
HOTEL MANAGEMENT.
q. S. MeCleskey MAY Have Lease OF
The Windsor.
ASSUMES CHARGE IN JANUARY,
Negotiations to This End Now Pend
ing and Deal Likely to Be Closed
at Once-Mr. McCleskey Formerly
Connected With Windsor.

Tt was currently rumored in the city
Yesterday that Mr.. Henry S. McOles-
key, of Blakely, would assume the
management of the Hotel Windsor on
January 1st-ten days hence. When
the Times Recorder sought Mr.. @. A.
Fricker of the hotel company relative
thereto, he stated that negotiations
were pending between himself and Mr..
McCleskey, but as yet he had nothing
positive to give out to the public. Mr..
McCIeskey was formerly connected
with the Hotel Windsor and made
many friends here and among the tray
cling public, and should he return
here will be warmly welcomed by a
host of friends. Mr. Henry Wetteroth
has managed the hotel most success
fully during the last year, and should
he sever his connection with this pop
ular hostelry 1t will be greatly regret
ted by scores of friends and patrons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
GENIAL BOB" FARNUM Is DEAD
Succumbed to Attack of Pneumonia
Yesterday.

It is with a feeling of inexpressible
sadness that announcement is made of
the death of Mr.. Robert L. Farnum,
who passed away at noon Yesterday at
his home in Americus after an illness of
week with pneumonia.
And hundreds of friends all over the
state Will deplore his death.
It is indeed difficult to realize that
this man, week ago a picture OF
health, is no more; that the sunshine
has gone out of his life, and his ever
cheerful voice is stilled forever.
Everybody knew "Bob' Farnum and
everybody loved him. Geniality itself;
light hearted yet as true as steel. he
made friends wherever he went and
never knew an enemy. Generous, yet
honest and faithful to every trust i'm
posed, he ranked high in business as
well as in a social way.
Bob Farnum was a prince among
men, a golden hearted gentleman.
One week ago, while at Abbeville fol
his house, the Whitley Grocery Co.
be became i'll with pneumonia and the
next day was brought here.
All that loving hands and skilled
physicians could do was rendered, but
the insidious disease had fastened
itself upon him and could not be shaker
off And as the morning waned yester
| day death triumphed over all.
And Americas has rarely witnessed
one fraught with more sadness,
Mother, wife, sister and brother
watched the dark shadows fall upon
their loved one, and the tears of 6
whole city were mingled with theirs.
Mr. Farnum was thirty-seven years
of age. He was reared in Dawson, but
for several years had resided in Ameri-
Gus where he occupied responsible
business position. The body will be
taken to Dawson this morning, friends
from this city accompanying it.
And there amid the scenes of hit
boyhood days, by the side of Ioyei
ones gone before, he Will sleep the last
| long, sweet, restful sleep.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
It NAY BE 2 4.:.:4 . Decide:

Which or what to buy, because there are so manv r;
things here, but whatever you do buy will be well worth al
you pay for It, We don't do business any other basis
We can't afford to.
Notwithstanding the ncemency of the weather duriro
part of the past week. have been rushed to our ul
capacity wait the trade We again urge YOU not -
Mondav mornn n order that y Snoppng but
plenty of time to find exactly what you want.
The items mention below only partial list #
the hundreds of useful things that be found here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Story of a Slave.

To bound hand and foot for years,
by the chains Of disease is the worst
form of slavery. george d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such
slave was made free. He says: My
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she Is wonderfully improv-
cd and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness, melancholy, headache. backache,
fainting and dizzy spells. This mira
cle-working medicine is godsend to
weak, sickly, run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold
by E. j Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Is Promised Americas People For
Other Peoples Money.

He that CANDLES is either knaVe or
a fool. If he wins he takes other peo-'
ple's money; if he loses he gives up his
own on the same terms. The broker
on the "open board of trade" is the 60
between of knaves and fools. To him
the world revolves around the wheat
pit. Such character in the person of
Painter P. T. Dean, lives and is to be
found in the comedy, "Other Peoples
Money" And such a character to such
man as Hutchinson Hopper is con-
venient and useful. He is man of
ideas, man without scruples. He is
the beau-ideal of curbstone broker,
with his office in his hat and his con-
science in his shoes, where it is easy to
kick off His ideas, successes and fias-
COS cut quite an important figure as
played by Mr.. Harold Linson in Goth
er Peoples Money" See this play
Monday night next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
TRAMPs AND BEGGARs ARRIVE.
City Infested With Mendicants For
Holiday Week.

The vanguard of the army of tramps,
fakirs and professional beggars that al
ways show up at fairs and such exhibl-
tions have already struck Americas,
and were getting in their work at a
great rate yesterday. Not one IN TWEEN
ty of these mendicants are worthy OBJ
Jects of charity, but they go about ex-
hibiting self-inficted sores, produced
by acids, blisters, etc, to arouse the
sympathy of unsuspecting ones, and
thus reap a harvest, Close the door
upon such vagabonds and watch the
hencoop until they are out of sight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
FAIR ATTRACTIONS
ARRIVE TOMORROW
Street Shows Are Coming Here In
Numbers.
FOR The CARNIVAL
The Streets Will Be Scene of Busy
Activity As the Showmen Build
Booths and Get Things In Order
Fair Will Open Monday.

The midway and other attractions
for Americas big Christmas Carnival
will begin to arrive here tonight, and
by noon tomorrow number of them
will have come in and stretched their
tents in readiness for the big show
which opens Monday and lasts a solid
week.
Many of the helpers, strikers, at
tacnes, etc, are already upon the
scene.
There will be some twenty or thirty
of these street attractions, and while
ground is at premium all of them
will get a location somewhere along
our business thoroughfares.
Many of these midway shows are at
the Lagrange fair this week, and as it
is drawing to a close they will soon be
packing their traps aud hustling to-
wards Americus All are coming; the
divers, dancers, riders, snake charm
ers-the whole street outfit will be in
Americus.
And jolly week they are going to
make of it, to be sure.
Most of these midway features will
be located along Lamar and Jackson
streets and on Lee between the court
house and artesian well. The town
will be full of holiday sights.
And the people are coming to see the
show-thousands of them. Every town
in this part of Georgia and the country
as well will pour in its quota of visit
ors, and Americas will have for whole
week the greatest crowd in her his
tory. 1t will be christmas times
sure enough.
In the meanwhile keep talking car
! nival. You can't say too much about it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet of a gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup OF
Figs, is manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co. only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Snacial Notice.

On and after Monday, Dec. 18th, L
will not charge any goods to any one,
as I am selling out at cost to d1scon-
tinue business. Twill esteem it great
favor if all parties owing me will come
in and settle at once, SO can close up
my books. Very truly yours.
LEE ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

E. d, Ansley's is headquarters for
good things to eat for Xmas and the
holidays. Old Santa Claus has Ger
tainlY supplied us with everything
fresh and nice for the children, and we
will make you low prices. 1S-d5t-w1t
E. D. Ansley, Jackson street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Bismarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result OF his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order, L
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They develop every power of
brain and body. Only 25c at E J. Ell
bridges drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
.zor 2Uomcn and GhRs.

Womens Tailor made Suits
Women's Dress and Rainy.day Skirts.
Jackets, Capes and Furs.
Handsome Silk Petticoats.
Fine MerCe'ized Petticoats.
Ready-made Silk and Flannel Waists.
Silk, Wooden and Cotton Dress Goods.
Hosiery. Gloves aud Underwear.
Laces, Embroideries Handkerchiefs and Ribbons
Umbrellas Shoes and Slippers.
Table Dama>Ss, Towels Napkins.
Lounterpanes, Blankets, Sheets and Pillow Cases
Trunks, Travelling Bags, Pocket Books, Card Cases
Silver Novelties, Fancy Mirrors Combs and Brushes
And numerous other fancy articles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Go to E. d. Apsley's for every thing
for Christmas. E. D, Ansley has the
largest, freshest and incest stock of
Christmas goodies. See him before
placing vour order. 1S-d5t-w1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

A good mixed fancy candy 10 cents
pound; pure chocolate cream drops 20
cents pound; pure stick candy, made
to order, 10 cents pound. Everything
else at correspondingly low prices.
18-d5t.w1t E. d. Ansley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

A beautiful collection Of art goods
from Vantines, any piece of which
would make an acceptable Christmas
gift, can be seen at Fuckers. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
The Crossings Are Muddy.

The streets and crossings were a
quagmire yesterday after the hard
rains, and Christmas shoppers had to
do an acrobatic turn in getting about
The stone crossings should be kept
clean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Two hundred remnants bleached Ger
man Damask Table Linen. handsome. yet
one of the best wearing weaves made; two
yards wide, In lengths of 2, 21a and 3 yds,
just the right lengths for tables, worth
regular 81, price for these short lengths,
65c yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
China and Fancy Goods.

Something to suit the old and the
young. Ihave all the new and up-to-
date holiday goods, such as sofa pill
lows, head rests, jardiniers, cups and
saucers. A little money will go long
ways at Mrs. M. L. Elam's. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Keep the bowels active If you would
preserve your health. A dose of
PRICKLY ASH BITTERs now and then
does this to perfection. DIR. e. J.
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
WARNING +!

Tenderness, aching in the small of the
back is a serious symptom. The kid
neys are suffering. Take Smiths Sure
Cure at once. 1t is a reliable kidney
remedy and symptom regulator, and will
cure the trouble before it develops its
dangerous stage. Price so cents. For
sale by Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Nuts, raisins, candies, figs, dates,
apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, fire
crackers and everything for the Xmas
stocking. All new and fresh at e. d.
AnsIey's. Jackson st. store. 18d5tw1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
HOME MINISTRIES ON TONIGHT.

Will Present a Pleasing Bill at the
Theatre.
The Americas Minstrels, composed
of the best local talent, will appear at
the opera house tonight in a benefit
performance for the Americas Cornet
Band. The boys have prepared good
bill and will entertain all who hear
them. The Mandolin Club will assist
with some excellent music. The
schedule of prices is 25c and 35c. See
the Americas Minstrels tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
This Is Doll Week.

put on sale this week all of my fine
dolls so that you can select what you
want before the rush. have dolls
dressed beautifully, and all kinds of
dolls. My prices will sell them fast,
15-dtf MRS. M, T. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

The kidneys ache when they are over
worked and the trouble gets serious
unless promptly removed. PRICKLY
ASH BITTERs is o reliable kidney tonic
and bowel regulator. E. j. Eldrldge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
'otal warehouse receipts 96, 1877
Cotton Market Is Better.

There was a slightly better feeling in
the cotton market yesterday, contracts
advancing ten points. 1t is not ex-
pected, however, that any substantial
gain will be made until after the New
Year,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
TOR the Mon and Bovs.

SUITS, Overcoats and odd Trousers.
Shirts, Suspenders and Underwear.
Neckwear, Hosiery, Gloves and Handkerchief
Umbrellas and Walking Canes
Trunks and Travelling Bags.
Shoes and Hats.
Everything that is useful for Mems and Boys Wear
ing Apparel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Why Suffer With Backache !?

l have suffered several years with
backache, and after taking one bottle of
SMITHS SURE KIDNEY CURE, have
been cured. Since then have not been
troubled with my back. Too much can
not be said IN its praise.
Capt. VIM. FORREST,
Memphis, Tenn.
Price so cents. For sale by Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
For Rent.

Three room dwelling with cookroom
attached, corner Bell street and Har-
rold avenue. Possession given Janu-
airy, 1st. Gan y A. W, SMITH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Twenty-Five pairs White Blankets, ex-
ira heavy, silk tapped, warm and slightly;
they were low priced at So As, but they are
made still lower-now at ST. so pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Twenty dozen Mems White Laundried
Shirts, reinforced back and front, linen
bosom, beautifully laundried; the grade that
usually sells for &c. now at 49c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Happiness is but another name for
perfect health. Use PRICKLY ASH BIT
TIERS and be happy. It keeps the vital
organs healthy and we'll regulated. DR..
=. ]. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Mems fancy Shirts, equal to any, and
better than most shirts sold at 81 90 and
81 IS; excellent percales superbly made aad
handsomely laundried, now at 75c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

lot of fancy decorated China assorted to close on
Jardneres from 100 to So 90 each
Fancy Relts and Belt Buckles.
Hair Ornaments Nec)zwear.
Leather Pocket Books, Purses, Card Cases.
Shopping Bags, Scissors Atomzers
Bleached Domestics, Sea Islands and Sheetngs.
Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Hassocks Foot Mats.
Lace and Damask Curtains Window Shades,
Buggy Robes. Comtortables.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Everything staple as well as the lat
est novelties in sterling silver are now
being displayed at Fricker's. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

One Hundred dozen Misses Fast Black
Hose, high sPliced heels and toes, regular
lY sold at 12Hc; here now at s 1-3c pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Fifteen dozen Men extra heavy Elan
nellette Night Shirts, the Princey make,
sells everywhere for ST. 90, now at CSC each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

The largest assortment of rich cut
glass to be found in the city has just
been opened at Fricker's. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

COLD and cough cures are numerous,
bat the one that leads all others in
merit, is Foley's Honey and Tar,
which is in great demand these DAYS.
DaYenport Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Tovs For Girls and BOYS.

All the novelties in Christmas goods
Come and get first choice.
15-dtf MRS. M. T, ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Christmas Will Soon1Be Here!
The Season of Good Cheer-=Present Giving
And The Time to Kill The Fatted Call.

Oh course you want everything NICE fresh aud clean
L1ve and Let Live Prices. suit the most tasGop
in taste, and the modest in price. carry one o. -
best selected stocks of groceries the city, everything u
found In frs-class uptodate grocery Here IS Ie"
the good to eat:
FRUITS Florida New York Apples Gsapes qoc4u
AL kinds of nuts from the cheap Bczs 10 inc
Almond. California Raisns Da'ee, Dried Figs For s
fruit cakeSeded Rasns Currants, CiIon and an Gne ch
pound Fruit CAKES
Attends Orange Peel. Th bes spices money car oJ
Cranberre Celery Olives glass and bulk oYal
Dressing Sauces. be almost hvea away
Pudding, Chcseu, Juicy salmon Iol
Camps Soups, Bees and other ae pjms
Kppered Herring, Ginger Preserves Herr
Apple All other kinds vegetables that YOU
to full line Fireworks and FleworKs
dewey Bombs Ammunition claim to carry the n tI hest
the city Call by and examine one o
groceries to be found in the city,
- 10 7l,4csian Corner
n ZO0T<T0 , NIX
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Christmas

nL:,. The cold wealth
er ali ahead of
caDes and Packets. you. The wear
ing time only just begun. What can you
buy for mother, wife, sister or daughter
that will be more appreciated?
Ladies' Capes in Black, or Blue, Beaver
strap seam trimmingsa bargain, at $3.50
each.
Ladies' Jackets of finest imported Kersey:
i'm castor, gray, blue or black, very stylish
aud perfect fitting--a at 81 80 each.
Infants Long Robes, in Elder Down or Bed
ford Cord, Embroidered and in beautiful
shades of light blue, rose pink, cream or
white, at Sl.50 to $500 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

500 Ready-made Sheets for less than
the cost of the muslin, size 72x9O, muslin
now 63c; they are priced now at ACC each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
7,bor c;6s A long list indeed

0ILo.. C:Dc A long list lDdeed:
Too long 10 be ex
SEo1- gentlemen. plotted here so we
will choose haphazard from the big stock
for mention, and suggest others when
you call.
Guyots Celebrated Suspenders, including
extra long in plain white, M de brown,
plnstripes, ana Fleur d Lis FIgures,5Oc pair
Plain Black and Fancy CoIored Half Hose,
including new Embroidered figures and
longitudinal stripes } popular now, 3 sc pair
Wilson Bros complete line of winter I'm
derwear; ever grade from plain Under
shirt or Drawers at 40c to the tuest Camels
lair garments at 81 p each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
NEWS
FROM THE
HOLIDAY
STOCKS.

Iheres much choosing be DONE and It pays to do Inc
choosing early Every section in the is bright with
its holiday offerings. Things useful things ornamental
We have picked just those lines which bound to appeal
to popular favor The staple stocks of every day merchan
disc also at their very best We cordially invite you to
We invite you to buy-if you ready If not,
then theinspecton will be reminder for you when
you ready -ttaSrhbuy.~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
IN SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY

Few Cases of Minor Interest Heard
Yesterday.
The monotonous grind in superior
court continued yesterday, the proceed
ings being devoid of any special inter
est. A few civil cases were disposed of
while the case assigned for trial, that
of the State versus Heys, was continu-
ed for the term as Judge Littleiohn
desired to finish civil business. Court
will probably adjourn tomorrow until
after the Christmas holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

The Christmas Selling.

The Christmas selling begins now. This
store was never better prepared for It.
Every day of every week from now till
Christmas, will be a busy day in this shop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

Golden Gate" pure white California
Lambs Wool, full ia size, borders assorted
ay, s450.
'White Fern" pnre white Australian wool,
full 10 size with deep border in blue, pink
or scarlet. and with silk bound edges, $500
pair.
Silkaline Comfortables, closely quilted and
padded with the finest down, full 1914 size,
only g.. so each,
Florentine Six Comfortables. double
faced, with wide ruffie edges, lined with
puTest down, $3.50 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
WILL ISSUE MANY EXECUTIONS.
Collector Dunn Finally Closed Tax
Books.

The books for the collection of state
and county taxes were finally closed
yesterday according to law, and Col
lector Dunn is directed by the same
authority to begin at once the issuing
of executions against all delinquents.
There are numbers of these hundreds
of them-and Collector Dunn will be
kept busy for some time if he issues
fifss against all who have not settled. q
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
Americas Cotton Market.

AMERIoUs, Ga, Dec. 90, 1900.
Reed today at warehouses, II bales.
Reed previously at " 26,096 i"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21

40 Jackson ST., and 4O8 JacksOnISt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-12-21
CARLOAD OF WHOLESOME FUN.

Price 80 cents.
Pharmacy.