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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN few LINES,
Short Items of Local News Boiled
Down
FOR CONVENIENCE OF READERS
Some of the Stories Heard Yesterday
and Briefly Retold. What Was
Said and Done in the Town in a
Day.

We are never undersold. That's why
you'll always find this shoe store a
busy one. SoHUMPERT SHOE Co.
The shops band will shortly dedicate
the new hall given it by the railroad
company, when the boys will invite
their friends to come out and ENJOY a
musical feast.
A barbecue and picnic was the power
ful magnet that drew q full score of
young people to Holly Springs yester-
day. The weather was sultry but they
Toasted and danced the same.
Beautiful peaches, the finest speci-
mems of Elbertas, can be bought here
now at dollar per bushel. This crop
will be gone within week, and only
the later varieties will remain.
1t is quite probable that the ordin-
ance prohibiting dogs running at large
in Americus will remain of force until
October 1st, when danger from hydro
phobia will be greatly lessened.
Bear in mind the coming of Hon.
Pope Brown and Hon Harvie Jordan
next Saturday. The farmers of Sum
ter and people of Americas generally
should fill city hall on this occasion.
Five "solid" citizens who met casu-
ally at Council & McGarrah's ware
house yesterday decided to be weighed.
The combined weight of the quintette
was ,087 lbs But we have larger ones.
A thrifty farmer near town brought
in two bushels of sweet potatoes of fine
size yesterday, selling them on the
basis of 10 cents for cotton. Think of
sweet potatoes now and possum a
| comm.
The melon season is at it's height
now, and Americus people are reveling
in the crimson hearts of the finest
specimens that can be produced in
Georgia. Ours is indeed a happy lot
just now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
FORMER SOLDIER A PRISONER
Fought the spaniards but Surrendered
to Poole.

Reuben Harris once wore the uni
form of Uncle Sam, but the next rega-
liza donned will be that supplied at a
convict commissary, in all probability.
Reuben had hardly laid aside the
sword for the fishing hook at the close
of hostilities ere he accumulated a lot
of trouble. For eighteen months he
lodged an indictment found by the
grand jury, but day or two ago Dep
uty Bell and Bailiff Poole fanked the
black ex-musketeer in the road and
demanded unconditional surrender
Reuben bore clock in his arms when
the officers came upon him, but this
was the only time he lost getting away.
Reuben fed ingloriously, but three or
four pistol shots checked his speed and
he is now in the attic of the county
castle, minus the clock. But he will
soon get all the ''time" he wants,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons
in the blood, backache, nervousness,
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that Listen to j. w. Gardner,
Idaville, Ind, ae says: Electric Bit
ters are just the thing for man when
he is all run down and don't care wheth-
or he lives or dies. 1t did more to give
me new strength and good appetite
than anything could take. / can now
eat anything and have a new lease on
lite" Only so cents, at DR.. Eldridge' s
drug stores. Every bottle guaranteed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
FOUND ALLIGATOR ON STREET.
Saurian Quits Muckalee Greek and
Comes to Town.

Many freaks and wonders are en-
countered upon the streets of Ameri-
Gus, but not until yesterday were alli-
gators included in the list. While
meandering along Jackson street, IN
the heart of the residence portion of
the city, young Blanch Rutherford
came face to face with little saurian
on the sidewalk, near the home of Col.
Merrel Galloway. The gator had
come to town via the deep gulley con-
Meeting Frog Bottom with Muckalee
creek. Since the alligators are coming
to town we may with safety count upon
the visitation of the whangdoodle. the
whirrmididdle and razzlewhizz,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
POPULATION BELOW
EIGHT THOUSAND.
Americas Will Very Nearly Reach
That Figure,
NUMBER ABOUT A HUNDRED LES
Actual Figures Not Obtainable Until
Report of Enumeration Oliver Sent
in Will be Very Nearly 8,0O0.-A
Healthy Increase Shown.

Those who have been guessing at
the population of Amerious since the
census count was completed a month
ago can now revise their figures and
make ali estimates between ZOO and
5000.
The actual number is between the
two, and nearer the latter figure.
In other words, we will miss the
muchly desired 5000 mark only hun
dred or two, but quite enough to lose.
Not even yet can the actual figures
be obtained, as the report of Enumer-
ator f. G. Oliver has not yet been sent
to the Census Bureau at Washington
but is still held by Supervisor Wetter-
9th on account of some alleged incom-
pleteness of detail therein.
The reports of Enumerators Will
ford and Williams have gone forward,
From unofficial though fairly accu-
rate information at hand it is known
that Americus will be credited with a
population slightly below the 5000
mark, possibly missing it about a
hundred
Too bad that the enumerators could
not find this small discrepancy and
thus put US above that mark, Surely
these hundred folks are here some
where.
But even the actual figures, when
given out, will show a healthy increase
in our population. The last census
gave Americas 300, and the increase
in the decade will be very nearly l, 700,
or more than twenty-five per cent.
Now that they have 'tip" let the
guessers go to figuring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Hot Weather For ladies or
gentlemen. Don't
OIIuCT wear. ever forget please,

that this is our very prize department
Your wants can be filed here to your
entire satisfaction.
Ladies Lisle Thread, full bleached, Under
vests, with or without sleeves, with embroid-
cry trimmings, IL 1-2C ea"h,
Ladies' Mercerized Lise Thread Under
vests, pure white and fac simile of pure silk,
sleeve or sleeveless styles, 25c each
GentIemen's Checked Jaconet Underwear
full bleaChed, cool, clean and durable; any
size shirt or drawers desired, SOC, garment.
Gtntlemen's Lisle Thread or Balbriggan
underwear, natural color or fancy styles,
all very light weight, either shirt or drawers
SOC. garment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
A Child ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action ar d
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
in need OF a laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or billions, the
most gratifying results follow it's use; so
that it is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
Manufactured by the California Fig
SVrnn Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Wash Goods.

The wash goods stock mas all been thrown out on the
offered at prices WHICH looks Ill like giving
Never in your life have you such pricecuttng Of
desirable merchandise There is item in this lot
wash goods which sold for less than so to $50 per cent me
than thew are now priced. We have gone through the
stock again and thrown out piles of goods to
repensh each Come quick and see what you can
buy here for little money Very little of what you saw
last week IS here this but will show values that will
make you open your eyes wonder Getting rid OF them
Is our sole idea
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever wasmade is DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-ooated
globule of health. that changes weak
ness into strength, listlessness into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're onderful in building up he
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by IL.
j. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Whitfield
Wash Goods.
The manufaC :
turers whitfield his
r,rin.n "a nlnnn ont

his stock. We white again to make
The selling rapid. The stylee are brand
new and very attractive. Come get the
first swing if possible.
Windsor novelty printed Percales, full 36-
inches wide, very best made and warranted
fast coIOrs, at 10C yard.
Merrimac Shifting Prints, full standard,
best made, selected styles appropriate for
shirt waists and warranted to wash, at sc I'D
Imported Irish Dimities, the finest quality
we ever owned; in beautiful assortment of
blue, pink, lavender and red at l5C yard.
36-inch ColOred Shirt Waist Linen, popular
novelty, formerly SOC, now reduced to 40C yd.
3O-inch Imported English Denims, admire
able alike for suit or skirt, formerly 45C now
reduced to SO 1-3C yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Bargains in Wen Just give you
OOIIlGSLICS pare the prices with

luoSo 6ISoWuoTos GU ii quickly u6Cid5
for yourself.
The best Prints, dress styles, 1-2c. yd.
The best Homespun Plaids, sc. yd,
The best Gfnghams, apron styles, &c. yd.
The best yard-wide Sheeting, 5 1-.c. yd.
The best Standard Sea Islands, &C. yd.
The best yard-wide Bleaching. &c. yd.
The best Mattrass Ticks, SC. yd.
The best "a c A" Feather Ticks, IL 1-2c. yd.
The best 8-ounce standard Duck, 1-2c, I'd.
The best Hickory Shifting, &c. I'D.
The best 1o-4 Sheeting, bleached p 1-2c, yd
The best IO4 Sheettng, brown, PC yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25

To Those Who Doubt.

THAT majority of our buying public have i'm licit
faith in our advertisements is daily proved by re-
suits That there people in this community who
do not believe In the truth of any printed goes
without saying They not to blame for this perhaps
however, "a burn child breads fire. you know So oft
humbugged buyer shy of being humbugged again This
reaches out tor the doubling and desires
to them that in all its Advertising tactsony facts
plain pure and simple
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Nice Rooms For Rent.

Four nice rooms, furnished or I'M
furnished, to rent young men or a
small family desiring to do light
housekeeping. Finest location in the
city, Convenient to business, Select
boarding houses near. Possession
Sept. LIST. Call quick. d. NJ. BoRUM.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Illness of Miss Dodson.

There has been some improvement
in the condition of Miss Emma Dodson,
who has been quite i'll with typhoid
fever for nearly three weeks. Yester-
day afternoon her condition was less
favorable, though it is hoped that the
change is but temporary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Light
Clothing.
+ We always did
we always will
LII Al

fine Clothing. Good reason for it, too.
We sell the best, the VERY BEST Cloth
ing made. 1t fits, wears well, and we
sell it cheap.
Hamburger Bros. double breasted blue
serge, any size 80 to AZ, extra COats-enough
said-at 81 so each
Hamburger Bros. daoble breasted Fancy
Flannel uulihed Outing Suits coat and pants
only, any size 80 to 40, at S.00per suit.
Hamburger Bros. darb blue half lined
Serge Suits. The indispensable, tndestruCti-
BILE, ''non-cOm busible'' sort that fadeth not
away; any size from 81 to 49, at $40 per suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Shoes For Men and Women,

Entire line of ziegler oxford Slippers reduced from
ztegler's 81 Oxford Slippers this week 81 so pair.
zegers s. 62ord Slippers this week at 81 50 pair r
Zieglers So so Oxford Slippers this week at $275
High grade Oxford Slippers this week at CSC par;
heretofore 81 so pair.
Good grade Oxford Slippers this week SIPS pair;
heretofore Sl25 pain.
All Childrens Slippers this week from CSC soc pr
Mems low cut Shoes this week at 81 IS pair which
we're heretofore sold for $l.75
Mems fine southern ties this week for $2.98 which are
regular $500 grade
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Straw Hats Almost Given Away.

We throw out the remainder OF all our fine straw hats
formerly from zoe to Sc each we will sell for 25c
All our 81, 81 25 81 so and So straw hats will
sell for soc This is this greatest straw hat opportunity
any one ever knew In Amerlcus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Mems Shirts.

The past two weeks have been the most phenomenal
shirt sales In history We have gone through the
line again and throw ont supplementary lots which will
close at once
One lot of mems shirts slightly soiIed which we
sold heretofore from Soc to each will close out for
25c each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
FARM and CITY
PROPERTY
FOR SALE
CHEAP AND ON EASY TERMS,

McLendon farm, 90 acres, east of cemetery
Bagley farm, AM acres, ~ miles out.
Carter farm, $50 acres, Lee county.
Peter Brown farm. 200 acres, webster Co
Freeman place, 40 acres, out Forsyth St.
Hudson Block on Lee and Jefferson streets
and Hudson alley.
The Burke-Coleman city home place
Also other valuable Lee street, Forsyth
street and Mayo street property.
GEORGIA LOAN & TRUST Co
See H. II. Davenport.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Valuable Plantation.

One of the best farms in Sumter for
sale. Located near Americas. For
information address JAMES TAYLOR,
Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
For Rent.

Vacant store on Cotton Avenue. APP
ply to. j. @. rooney.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Wash Skirts and Shirt Waists.

Entire line Wash Skirts this week for just exactly half
prices. See them quick and get what you want in fine
ready -made skirt.
Our entire line Ladies Colored Shirt Waists will be
offered this week for 25c eachyour choice Of the stock
formerly prices from 75c to so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25

One lot of Neglgees, also stiff bosoms, also white aun
dried and unaundred with attached and with
detached collars aud cusshirts which formerly ranged
from Csc to ST. each will close out for 2OC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Sundries.

Our stock of ST. IS c. B. Corsets this week 65c each
Orr - Marsces Quilts will be offered this week tor
Our 4Oc Drop Stitch Ladies isle Hose this week 2oc pr
Orr ooc fine Hrck Towels this week for 15c EACH
nr 40 tied fringe Damask Towels this week csc each.
Our Mems so Babriggan Shirts and Drawers will be
offered this week at 25c' on, 7r,..,,.a 4t vuoo, oo
Our $125 and 81 50 Gloria Six Umbrellas 'ns week 7oo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
ANOTHER FLYER TO SAVANNAH
Farmers Excursion via Seaboard Line
August 18th.

The Seaboard advertises another ex-
cnrsion to Savannah on August 18th,
and, as usual, great crowd will go
from this section for dip in the briny
and a turn about the Forest City. The
round trip rate from Americus is two
dollars, and tickets are good five days
returning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25

One lot of Negligees with attached and detached
collars also coored stiff bosoms with detached cuffs also
white shirts laundred and unaundred These ia
nous Eclipse Manhattans, Fowlers l1merys Garlands-
of which sold heretofore from 81 to S15o, but rnC
close them for. y ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Special Items-- We call them
White Goods. oanse they are

high grade goods at moderate prices.
and modest price here means low
price.
One case, assorted styles, 27-inch White
Checked Muslins, extra good values, regular
price &c., reduced now to sc. yard
2S-inCh White Duck Suiting, linen finish,
and warranted "anti-shrink," regular J5c.
quality, now reduced to I0c. yard
3G-inch' White Victoria Lawns, extra fine
quality, very sheer finish, only SC. yd.
32-inCh White French Welt PIques, also
small cords and figures, now reduced to 12hC
yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
House For Rent.

Residence No. 1O1, Lamar street
close IN, Apply to III. @. Mitchell.
Z 90 If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
One lot of Negllgees witt

One lot of Neg1Igees with attached and detached
collars also colored stiff bosom shirts with detached
cuffs also white shirts, laundred and unaundrled They
are lot of the finest Manhattans Eclipse Joseph Fowler,
Emerys etc. nearly ali sold heretofore from $3.50 to
3d. but we propose to close them out tor the ridiculous
price of ......75C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25
Desk and Chair Chear

Roller top desk and chair; excellent
condition. Apply to Tim M. Furlow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25

Orr entire stock of mems youths and children cloth
;n viii he offered this week from Is to 80 per cent dis
o+ Hundreds of specials will be offered this week IN
every limited space torbds
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-07-25


self
cation that it a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-27
Breadstuas and Provisions.

CHIcAGo-wheai turned frm to-
day. helped by corn and Indications OF
diminishing receipts, October closing
ssQitc higher. Corn closed ts65sc and
oats shade up. Provisions closed un-
changed to SC higher.
October wbeat opened shade down
at IGN f165sc, with q sale also made at
76Xc, almost st the tap Of the guEg.
This slight exhibition of weakness Was
due TO better weather In the northwest.
During thetwo previous sessions. How
ever, most OF the weak bulls had been
forced out and the tnlent was In po-.
sition,t to buy. In this they were en-
Outraged by the strength developed by.
corn, comparative. steadiness, at Liver
pool and Indications OF diminishing re-
ceipts. Later in. the day the weaker
state OF the oceansfreight rates caused
anticipation of export business and
caused still further advance. zocto-
Der advanced with few ;reactio to 7Sc.
: On profit taking the market reacted,
but closed firm and 7s6,tsc over yaster-
day at IN @77Ssc. Primary receipts.
were 100000 bushels. compared with.
1906, 900 bushels last year. eMinneapo-.
lis and Duluth reported SIS cars.
against 400 last. week and 799 "a year
ago. Local receipts we're ga cars. - OF
contract grade. clearances were 21S. 900.
bushels in wheat and flour. New York
reported twenty loads taken for export.
Corn was very! firm and shorts for the
present months delivery were much
disturbed by the difficulty OF getting,
corn in the pitt September early jump
ed excitedly and furnished the most.
noteworthy Incident of the day The
general feeling:was that corn, for 5deliy-;
cry next month Is, likely to; be- no more
plentiful In October than ut present,
and Its prospective. scarcity was 'indi-.
Gated by the fact that shippers are now
paying for cornlto be delivered by Octo-i
Der 10, premium of 1lsc in store over
the price Of the regular October deliv-3
cry. September corngopened at 4li9clto
42Rc; Jumped to 44ac and then reacted.
closing lc higher at 42Sc:. October sold
between 39h@40Sc, and closed rs @Tc
higher ut 40Hc. Receipts were 500! cars
Selling Of September on the bulge was
mostly by commission houses.
Oats were dull but steady in SYM.
pathy with corn. October selling be-,
tween 2lY Q22c, and closing shade up
at 21%G22c;!recelpts were 1870 cars.
Provisions were dull. but steady be-
cause OF good cash demand January
pork sold between s11si7h and sl1 57h
and closed SC higher at sl1 55; January
lard between Sc 77lsG6 80. closing un-
changed at SC 77A. and January ribs
between Sc 12h G6 10 and Sc Is, with the
close q shade up at Sc 12lla1s Is.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow:
Wheat. $40 cars: corn. $40 cars; oats,
215 cars: hogs. $4,000 head
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-27
Wool.

BosToN-The American Wool and
Cotton Reporter VIII say tomorrow:
While consumers OF wool have mani
tested some interest in the market since
our last report. their buying is still of
the hand TO mouth character. They
are very particular TO keep In close
touch with the market, being evidently
aware that their necessities may ut any
time be such us to compel them TO buy
more literally. and they are anxious to
know Just what they can do. Prices
are pretty steadily held. although now
and then slight concessions. IRE heard
OF. In the west there Is no evidence OF
any concession among holders OF wool
and In consequence very little wool Is
moving from the interior. The sales of
the week In Boston amounted to 1,342,-
900 pounds domestic and 1880 pounds
foreign, making total OF 1,39l.b0o.
against n total OF l.7O5. 500 for the pre-
vious week and total OF 9,765,000 for
the corresponding week last year. The
sales since January amountfto 96.0aS,--
900 pounds. against 2l9.Gl1,100 pounds
for the corresponding time last year.
NEW YoRK-Wool dun.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-27

y ONLY one remedy In the world that
will at once stop itchlness. Of the skin
In any part OF the body. Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store, 80 ,cents.-3.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-27
FINANCE AND TRADE.
The Features of the Money and Stock
ID. Markets,

d.. .
NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Money on call
steady at 1E@2 per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper 4h@5k per cent. Sterling
exchange weak. with actual business In
bankers bills at 81 S6h44 S6h for de-
mand and at 81 S2S for 60 days: posted
rates 81 Ss1s@4 81 and 81 s71s94, SIS: CON-
mercial bills 81 Sl&@4 S2H. Silver GER
titicates 62I@63%c. Bar silver 62Nc.
Mexican dollars 1856 Government
bonds strong. State bonds inactive.
Railroad bonds Irregular.
The stock market was more feverish
and irregular to-day than for months.
The movement ofpriccs was very wide
and the dealings were on o large scale,
but the action OF the market indlca ted
that 1t was being tested by professional
operations. The rally which set In the
first Of the week seemed to have culmi-
mated during the morning esssion and
the over-enthus!astic bulls who at
tempted to bid up prices against the
outstanding short account found them
selves burlened with increasing offer,
ings to realize instead OF driving the
shorts 10 'cover They. therefore. allow
ed prices to drop back and the market
fell Into dizziness at about last nights
level. The bear party apparently made
up their minds that the elimination OF
the short interest had SO far weakened
thp tpchpIcoI npGittop NJ tho ~, rkef NJ,
to warrant I fresh inroad upon prices.
The raid was conducted with determi-
nation and showed the command OF
large resources. Northern Pacific waa
tack on account OF. President Melons
assertion In the annual report that the
prospects OF business are not so bright
for the coming year owing to the sprins
wheat shortage. Practically the same
commentary was contained In the an
nual report OF President Hill. of the
Great Northern. published during the
day. Northern Pacific had failed to
share In the early strength and al
though there were other stocks which
covered rs wide 4 range on the down
grade Northern Pacific fell farthest be-,
low last nights level OF the railroad
group. The selling of Northern Pacific
was supplemented by pressure against
Missouri Pacific US there are supposed
to be large long accounts existing in
that stock. The raid was successful III
dlslodginS stop loss orders and the