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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
Stone in The Bladder.

My son has suffered with stone in tn
bladder eight years. I have taken him
to several watering places, also to Gin
cinnati, New York, Chicago and Nash
vile, where he was put under eminent
physicians, with no Improvement; on
the contrary, it was gradually getting
larger, until lost all hope of getting
him cured, when | was told of Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure. | had him try it,
and to my surprise he began TO improve
at once, aud he cured with two bot
ties. His general health has improved
wonderfully, JOHN E. DEDMAN,
Memphis, Tenn.
Price so cents. For sale by Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
Cold Steel or Death.

"There is but one small chance to
save you life and that is through an
operation, was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. l. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of frightful case of stom-
ach trouble and yellow jaundice. He
didn't count on the marvellous powers
of Electric Bitters to cure stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard of it,
took seven bottles, was wholly cured,
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever. Its
positively guaranteed to cure S tomach
Liver and Kidney troubles and never
dissppoints. Price soc at E. J. Ed
ridge drugs store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
COURT IN WEBSTER.
Session Will Come to a Close This
Morning.

Amerious attorneys attending Web
ster court at Preston this week will
come home today, as Judge Llttleiohn
will probably finish all business this
morning. Only one day was devoted
to the trial of civil cases. Tuesday
and Thursday were devoted to misde-
meanor and Jail cases, of which there
were but few, and none of these OF
special Importance. Mrs. s. Bell, who
conducts the Bell House, one of the
best hotels in Georgia whether in city
or village, is taking care of the visit
ors, who will leave her hospitable
home and well filled tables with regret
at the adjournment of court today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilerating sense of renewed
health and strength ana internal cleanli-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup of
Figs, is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time
medicines and the cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted
by the well-informed. Buy the genuine
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
Has Indicted the Porker.

A plebian piglet of the genus razor
backus, respecting not the majesty of
the law, invaded the premises of
Solicitor General Hooper yesterday
and played havoc with his beds of
mint and mignonette, sweetenlng his
breath with bulbs and rare exotics and
otherwise tearing up the patch. And
he wants the owner of the piglet to
come for it while the house and barn
are still intact and the new curbing
remains in line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victims, is type OF
Constipation The power of this MUIR
derous malady if felt on orgons and
nerves and muscles and brain. There's
no health till it's overcome. But DR..
Kings New Life Pills are n safe and
certain cure. Best in the world for
stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
Only 25 cents at E. J. Eldridge's drug
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
AN EXCELLENT BILL PROMISED,
By Local Talent at Opera House This
Evening.

The benefit performance at the the
atre tonight, in aid of the Galveston
fund, will contain many very excellent
features. The best local minstrel tai
emit is included, and the several re-
hearsals this week go to show that the
boys understand their parts well. The
singing and dancing will be particular
ly good and the programme, upon the
whole, well worth seeing. Get re-
served seats early today. see the per-
Torrance and aid in a good cause
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
GEO D. WHEATLEY. GEO. D. WHEATLEY.


THERE is no advertising theme more attractive
to the average woman than new goods. AS
the fall Outfitting time is close at hand you'll want
to know what this store Cand do towards supplying
you with the proper merchandise at the proper prices
We've done what believed to be the banner buy
ing of hstory--gone carefully through the best
markets. picked with prudence just those lines that
we feel sure will meet with your approval. You are
ment upon them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Wanted:-One young man from
Sumter county, to prepare for the com
ing Railway Mail Service Examination
We furnish everything, including
Books and Maps. Address, enclosing
stamp. Inter-s state Correspondence
Institute, Cedar Rapids, la. DIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
THE SESSION HAS ADJOURNED.
Colored Masonic Grand Lodge Com
pletes Business.

The coIored Masonic Grand Lodge
of Georgia, in session here since
Tuesday morning, completed all bus
mess yesterday and adjourned. In
the election of Grand Lodge officers
for the year Grand Master Terry, of
Columbus, was again elected to that
Office, while nearly all officers were
reelected to their respective positions.
The Grand Lodge meets here again in
October next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
Is Your Life Worth so Cents.

We defy the world to produde medi-
cine for the cure of all forms of Kidney
and Bladder troubles. Piles and all dis
eases peculiar to women, that will equal
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure, Ninety
eight per cent of the cases treated with
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that have
come under our observation have been
cured. We sell our medicine on a posi-
tive guarantee, if directions are follow
ed. and money will ba refunded if cure
is not effected. Price so cents. For sale
by Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
WILL IMPROVE ALARM SYSTEM
Double Line From Reservoir to the
City Hall.

The single telephone line connecting
the fire department and pumping sta
ton sometimes gets crossed, with the
result that false alarm Is sounded.
To obyiate this trouble the city coun-
Gil has had an additional line con-
structed for the exclusive use of the
fire department. The wires were
strung yesterday, and there will be no
further annoyance in future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

They key to health is in the kidneys
and liver. Keep these organs active
and you have health, strength
and cheerful spirits. PRICKLY ASH
Buffers is a stimulant for the kidneys,
regulates the liver, stomach and bowels.
A golden household remedy. DIR, e..
j. Eidridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
OhLs IS Oho Lost M O.,

Last year we held this cleanup sale
later in the season, and had more shirts
than are now offered; then the lot was al
most sold In one week. These numerous lot
number in all about five hundred shirts.
Among them are some of the most desirable
kinds that we have shown. No shirt in
the lot is worth less than 75c; most of them
are our 81 grades, though fair proportion
are regular 81. SO kinds Choice. soc. each.
ALI s1zes-sale begins Monday
Morr1inl. October. Lcf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
HAVE FORMED APARTNERsHIP.
Well Known Attorneys Enter Bust
ness Together.

It is understood that Mayor j. A.
Hixon and County Solicitor j. A.
Ansley have formed a partnership for
the practice of law, and the team is
certainly a strong as we'll as popular
one. 1t is understood among the
friends of Mayor Hixon that he will
not be candidate for reelection to
that Office, in future deyoting his en-
tire time to the practice of his PROBES
sion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

1t is the desire of every lady to be
we'll dressed. There is no reason why
you should not be. Miss Morrison,
7O2 The Grand, Atlanta, Ga, is the
leading Modiste in the south. She
will be glad to furnish you estimates
on your fall gowns. Only best trade
desired. Refers to any we'll dressed
lady in Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
JOHNSON Has A CLOSE MARGIN.
Reported That He Carried the Day
in Stewart.

III JUG w al u
Much interest was manifested here
Yesterday in the sheriffs race in Stew
art county between Messrs. Holder and
johnson. It was reported here yester-
day that johnson claimed the victory
by narrow vote. 1t was also said that
the ballot box at one of the county
precincts disappeared mysteriously be-
fore the polls closed, but it Is not
known that this is true, or If true what
effect it would have upon the result of
the election.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
HIS CONDITION VERY CRITICAL.
Mr., Curry III With Typhoid Fever at
Newport News.

MFR. G. M. Wheatley received tele'
gram yesterday from his daughter,
Mrs. J. Reed Curry, at Newport News,
announcing the very serious illness Of
Mr.. Curry, who is suffering from ty-
phoid fever and extreme nervous pros
tration. It is feared that his condition
is quite critical.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Strengthen the tired kidneys and
purify the liver and bowels with few
doses PRIoKLY ASH BITTERs. It is an
admirable kidney tonic. DR.. e. J.
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
RA1NsToRM WILL DAMAGE CROP
Heavy Downpour For Several Hours
Yesterday.

A long season of rain promises to
follow the long drought just ended. 1t
came in steady downpour yesterday
afternoon, and the erstwhile dusty
streets are now seas of mud and water.
There is still considerable quantity
of cotton open in the fields about
Americas, and this will be badly dam
aged if the rains continue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Accidents happen to the most careful
as well as to the thoughtless. Be pre-
pared for them. Keep bottle of DR..
TIchenor's Antiseptic convenient. Only
500 by all good druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
Special Millinery Offering.

A beautiful new lot of stylish hats
and caps for children, just received at
Mrs. Bessie KleckIey's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
LIVELY INTEREST IN ELECTION

Mayors Race in Atlanta Today is
Spirited.
The hottest race Atlanta has had in
many years is that for Mayor today.
Minis, Rice, Mccullough and Mitchell
make up the quintette of candidates.
The sporting fraternity are putting
their money on Minis while the politi-
clans pick Rice as the winner. The
race is red hot and will be until the
finish tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
More He1Us of Cotton Gooas.
Obey 5qro Costing 22oro 7

Manufacturers of the stocks we have
on hand now would gladly buy all we have
at profit on the prices we paid for them.
If you knew the stock as well as they do
this store could not hold the throngs who
would come to get share of these goods
As It is the lots are disappearing. Is this
fair warning ? It's meant to be.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

The pleasure of voice are as poison
while the pains of virtue are ever plea
SAINT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

.coAoo/ Can show you some very
pretty weaves for the
: UroSSoS. school girls new gown
Most attractively priced.
36Inch French Flannels, all new and de-
sirable shades, every fibre pure wool, and
m mate elsewhere at the 4Oc. per ya
s6-Inch Venetian Cloths, including the
popular shades, brown, bIue, garnet castor
and gray mixtures, ..-........ she. z,e1- zfol
S4-Inch Tartan Plaids, in bright colors for
smart school dresses at /2L2c per va
k28-Inch, all-wool filled Serges, in new and
pretty shades, only ..-... ~ L9c ,e1 and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
NEW POSTMASTER at PRESTON.
Mr.. S Bell Succeeds George Thornton
in That Capacity.

in That Capacity.
Mr.. George Thornton, who for long
number of years has beeen postmaster
at Preston, resigned that position quite
recently and is succeeded by Mr.. S.
Bell, another popular citizen, who in
future will distribute mails and cancel
stamps for Uncle Sam. His AmerIcus
friends will be glad to hear of his APP
pointment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

-c4aL.. t. The ex ira
durable sorts
Oho Boys and Sfrls. of stockings;
suited for school wear. If bought here
they'll be bought right. Yes, right in
every particular.
Boys Fast Black Cotton Hose, double knee
ana toe ''''''''''''''''/2 L2c per pair
Boys Seamless Fast Black Bicycle Hose,
extra weight and length, at oDo ,,e,. M.
Misses Ribbed Cotton Hose, double knees,
high spliced heels, Onyx black at LSo M.
Misses Onyx Black Ribbed Hose, double
knees, guaranteed stainless, any . e. ~.
size from to 12, at................%| &c |/
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Fruit of Loom Bleaching; only LOCO
yards will be sold at the price; Monday and
Tuesday only, at ...........5c Sc. uQ.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05
Americas Cotton Market.

AMERIoUs, Ga, Oct. 4, 1900.
Reed today at warehouses, Ala bales,
Reed previously at g 15,982 s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Mems fast black and tan half Hose;
high spliced heels and toes; worth as usual
ly sold 15c. Monday and Tuesday we will
sell 6 pairs for. .................. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Manufacturers samples of Ladies hem
stitched Handlerchiefs, worth up to 25c.
Choice Monday and Tuesday at. Sc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

2o,,, .2one~o1, The ''madeup' this
season in women's
OFE1TS. wear will continue to
fill a prominent place. You'll find style
and economy com bined in these lots.
Ladies or Misses Knitted Underskirts,
solid shades OF black, navy, m
garnet pink or blue at 49,, OCc c0cH'
Ladies' or Misses Underskirts, better qualE-
ty, all WOOL plain or fancy bord- g/ oo,h
SIS d. '...''..'-',...- ...-.s,..~ SN"~S''
A great variety Ladies' top or dress Skirts
of the very latest styles and approved ma
terials, just opened from .SSI.5O to So so
Ladies or Misses Mercerized Saline Under
skirts in pretty shaded of hello, cerise, navy,
black, etc, elegantly tailor c/ ~ oh
eu' dt'.--..... ...... ~ - "''N'''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-05

Total warehouse receipts is, 466
Americus Market Quotations.
Good Middling, ... 10@105
Middling NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-13
LEE CAMP.
Memorial Services in Honor of the Dc
married. Command ciS...

Memorial Services in Honor of the De-
parted Commanders
IN order to commemorate and perpetn-
ate the memory of the departed mem-
hers and allow the living members to
become more familiar with the career:
OF their comrades. who have gone beyond
To- the shores OF eternal silence. r. E.
Leo Camp held fitting annual memorial
exercises asst night. in order TO give
every member an opportunity 10 pay
some tribute to member who died
within the past year
= The opening prayer was delivered. by.
Rev. Iandon z. Mason, after which the
minutes of the last meeting We're read
and approved.
conrade Smith reported the condition
or Comrades Phillips, Riddicll and Snod-
grass as somewhat better.
A committee consisting Of Comrades
Brown. A. w. Archer and DIR. G. Smith
were appointed 10 make suitable prepar-
atioI,s for the celebration of the ann;..
rcrsary OF the birth OF General Robert
E. Lee. at the Camp Hall, on Friday,
night, January 18TH at s. clock
Commander D. G. Richardson stated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-13
WILL VISIT RICHMOND,
House Comm

House Committee on Rivers and Har-
bors.to Come Here Soon.
a delegation from the Common Council
and Chamber Of Commerce. consisting of
Messrs. William II. Curtis, w. T. Mosby,
Il. c. Ebel, P. II. Donahue, E. H. Fur
guson, w. E. Cutshaw, City Engineer,
and George c. Ruskel, sergeant-at-Arms
of the City Council, accompanied by
Representative Lamb, called on Chairman
Burton of the House Committee on Rivers
and HORRORS at Washington yesterday
TO invite the Committee to Richmond
in the interest Of river and harbor i'm
provements. and 10 urge favorable action
on the estimates for improvements
submitted by the City Engineer
Chairman Burton. told the delegation
that It would be pleasure to visit Rich
mond with the entire committee. and
that ten members had already expressed
a desire to visit the city, and if possible,
would do SO as soon as date could be
arranged.
A member of the delegation said:
I've are much pleased with the result
Of our trip. and if the Committee will
come to Richmond. we will, in our
opinions, have no trouble in securing an
appropriation for the much needed i'm
prOvements. An inspection by the COM
1nittee demonstrate the commercial,
necessity. for early action
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-13

leaders and founders Of the republic sfr.
sNrcKim quoted Mr. Bruce, who said:
..,rhe simplicity OF life. the manliness OF
spirit, the love Of home and the devo-
ton to liberty by this system are the
strongest pillars upon which the honor
and safety of government can rest
Each planter ruled a little world of his
own, and the master was not driven by
the nervous intensity of modern life.
~ r.Tidewater Virginia." declared the
speaker, was prolific in men OF genius
and force and intense devotion to liberty
to a degree never equaled-"
HISTORIC CENTRES.
The old homes. the ancient churches
and their histories and those of then
owners were reviewed-.\
..As one reflects on the great past OF
this land of Tidewater Virginia, and
then considers its present desolation. he
is tempted to exclaim with revered
son of Virginia:
...Fuit Hum ct insens gloria Durdan
idurn.'
But it is wise as we'll a more
philosphic and cheerful view which leads
us to recognize with reverence and graft
tude the vast debt that America owes
to the lowlands of the new world
The lecture was illustrated with e1-
ceIlent stereoptican views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-13
LEE CAMPS CELEBRATION
Deaths i'll AlcxandIia-IHirc DANA Ges q!
uN...~,s:.,., =5a

Deaths i'll AlcXandTia-fjic Damages;
Dwelling.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, Jan. 12.-Special.-
r. Il Lee Camp. on Gen. L: L. Lees
birthday, the 18th instant. will give a
grand banquet and entertainment at The
Z hail. Invitations have been extended
through Representative John F. RiNey
10 the following Representatives who
have promised to attend the banquet and
deliver brief addresses: Berry, of Ken
tucly: Benton, of Missouri. Johnston, of
West Virginia; and Lamb, of Virginia
Funeral services over the remains of the
late William T. Gary. who died last eye
ming. at his home in Del Ray, Alex
andria county, took place tonight at 1870
o'clock. The remains will be shipped
tomorrow morning to Culpeper and be
inferred in the family lot there.
He was born in Garysburg. n. c., and
al the outbreak Of the Civil War he en-
listed as a private in the Thirteenth Vir-
GINA Cavalry, and for brilliant services
was promoted to first lieutenant lie was
as years of age and -ieaves a wife and ten
children, all Of when are grown.
Nathanial G.. Sanford. of Stafford
county, Va, died at an early hour this
morning at the residence of his mother,
Mrs. Mary Sanford, No. 1907 Gibbon
street. The funeral will take place Sun
day afternoon.
j. T. Mcintosh. died last evening at his
home in Alexandria county, near Column
lia Pike.
Fire broke out to-day IN the residence
of DIR. L., II. Quackenbush, and did dam
age amounting to about $500. The loss
is fully covered by insurance. A dcfec-
tive fue is said to have caused the fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-13
MCCOY GETS DECISION.
Although 9loorcd -Four Times III the
Second lound.

NEW YORK Jan. E.-Kid Mccoy got
the decision over Joe Choynski i'll bout
tonight, which lasted three rounds, at
the Broadway Athletic Club. Choynskl
would have had the fight in the second
round were tGnot for an acciuent as ~
timc-keepinE He had 1ioored the No
four times, but the time-keeper pullea
the bell as Mccoy was counted 1or tne
limit Of ten seconds, and this saved ,ti!e
Kid from absolute defeat ChoynSki S
seconds protested, but Referee Nhite
while knowing that the round was snort
by many seconds, stood by the oft1clat
time keeper, ana order the men 70 con
tinue when the gong rang again Tor the
opening of the third round.
Choynskis cleVerness -outpolnteu anu
outshadowed all of McCoy's clever ring
work Mccoy who had escaped defeat
in the second round, was again lucky
in the third round, as the blow with which
he sent Choynski down and out was de-
liyered almost two seconds after the
bell had rung for the completion Oh the
third round.
Owing to noise both men probably
failed to hear the bell. Iii the northeast
ern portion of the building there was a
tumult, caused by an excited spectator
dropping dead.
Colonel Mike Padden. time-keeper for
Mccoy, said afterward that the round
was clipped by 40 seconds. that Mccoy
was groggy and practically out when
the gong rang.
Mccoy was a prohibitive favorte. Both
men will meet here again February 10Th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-13
HUs NlS COlR
R's j
interesting Case 70 be Decided at
This Time.
YOUNG MAN ADJUDGED INSANE,
gi,s Council OF Blackstone to Take
Measures 10 Prevent an Epidemic
OF Small Pox--Colorcd Help
Going TO Florida.

PETERSBURG. VA. Jan. IL
specia..-Tne January term of the sllust-
mrs cour, viii open Thursday. There
are ten felony and several misdcmealoo 10
cases on the criminal docket. AZ tiias
term Judge Mullen vii! render ms DC
cisiou in the case OF the National Lie
ASSOCIATION. of Hartford, Conn, against
Augustus Wright
s DR.. ", f. DrewrS. superintendent oil
the Central State Hospital. and Mr.. Rob
crt Gillian. president OF the Board OF
Directors OF the hospital. Went over 10
Richmond this afternoon at CLOCK 10
confer with the Senate committee on
IAsylurns.
ADJTDGED A LUNATlC.
JOG Pride, young white man, va $
adiudged insane to-day by a commission
of lunacy and ordered 10 be sent TO an
asylum.
Smallpox has broken out a Blackstone
and It is said that the people Of the place
are very mucn concerned at The appear
ance Of the disease there. The Town
s Council was in session until o'clock this
/. morning considering what action TO lake
TO prevent a spread of the disease.
Between 400 nnd 800 colored men and
women from the North passed through
here this morning over the Atlantic
Coast Line on special train en- route To
Florida where they so no work In ho-
tells and do other work.
THE Y. N 3. A.
The Young Men's Business ASSOCIATION
held a meeting last night and considered
VARIOUS matters A committee OF five
were appointed 10 consider The PROPOSE
tion from Mr.. Hayward, of Baltimore
and Others for the city water works and
To report back TO the association. The
chairman of the committee on legislation
was instructed TO request the citys rep
resentatives in the Legislature to keep
linn informed OF any legislation affecting
The city.s interest and to bring such leg
islation duly to the attention OF the asso-
c.ation. A committee was appointed TO
outline a plan for the organization OF a
development and trust company
Fl AS no bill has yet been presented 10
Congress by the Petersburg National
Battlefield Park Association, a committee
was appointed TO draft such bill and
report back to the association at the
earliest possible moment.
Mrs. 3. D. Boote. accompanied by
some of her children. has gone to Friar's
Point, Miss, on a visit