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The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
]. r.. LIBBY co. EXPANDING.

| Twenty months ago j. II. Libby Co.
of this city bought the stock Of dry and
fancy goods at Nos l12 and IA Main
street, Biddeford, and leased the storva
with the intention of running it as a
branch Of the Portland house, under the
management of Mr.. NJ. G.. IaRabee,
formerly of this city The store inelud-
ed spacious main floor and smaller
salesroom ON the second floor. The Bid
deford people welcomed the enterprise
instantly, remembering Mr.. Libbys lib
eral and golden-rule methods when he
was Biddeford merchant.
Hundreds of his old customers gladly
awaited themselves of the opportunity
of renewing business relations with the
house of which he is the head. In few
months il was found that more room
must he had for the growing business,
and the second and third floors of the
entire building that had been used for
offices and public hall and extending
over the adjoining store, Were leased,
dividing walls removed and all made
into one store and still there want
room enough.
The adjoining store Nos. 1l6 and IFS
was kept as fancy goods store by Mr..
+. \. Cousens A few weeks ago Mr..
Cousens died and his widow offered the
stock for sale j. r. Libby Co, bought
the stock Mt once leased the store, and
this week are having sale of the
Cousens stock.
Next week the dividing walls between
the two stores will be removed, and the
entire block with nearly the same from
tage as the main house in Portland, will
be thrown into one store, making the
largest and busiest store in York coun-
ty. The seed of fair business dealing
sown dozen years ago by Mr.. Libby Is
springing up today into substantial
harvest.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
A CENTENNIAL.

The Wadsworth House at Hiram was
built in the year 1900 by Gen. Peleg
Wadsworth, the distinguished Revolu-
ionary soldier and citizen, the father of
distinguished sons and the grandfather
Of the poet Longfellow. He built the
Longfellow House ON Congress street in
I7s5 and 1856, and lived there at the time
he built his home at Hiram.
The centennial of the building of his
Fl ram residence, where he moved in 1906
will be celebrated by the members of the
Maine Historical Society, the Sons Of the
American Revolution and the Elizabeth
Wadsworth Chapter Of the Daughters of
the American r ,volution, with their
families and friends. by a basket picnic
TO the old home At Hiram, about the mid
die Of June. the date TO be announced
TO the members later, together with the
arrangements.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24

Veterans, observed its tlard anniversary
on Monday evening. Members OF the G..
A. Il. and Relief corps were In atten-
dance as guests Of the occasion. Games
were enjoyed and refreshments served
during the evening. Remarks were also
made by several Of those present.
The Republicans Of Yarmouth are TO
meet Saturday evening Of this week at
Masonic hail at $50 O'Clock for the pur-
pose Of choosing delegates to attend the
county convention. The Democrats are
TO hold a similar caucus on the same
evening at Royal River house hall, for
the same purpose. --'--ss
The school committee and. the special
committee appointed at the'annual town
meeting to take charge OF the erection
Of n building for the use Of the High
school, held a meeting Thursday evening
at which time bids for the erection OF the
building and the plumbing were opened
and the contracts awarded. The con
tract for the erection OF the building was
awarded to A. j. Partridge and sons Of
Yarmouth. their figures being g., 9.3. The
contract for the plumbing was awarded
to l.. A. Doughty and Co, also OF Var
mouth, their figures being s4sI.
The stone work for the foundation will
probably be completed by June l., after
which the builders will take. charge 80
that the building can be completed and
ready for occupancy September /. The
contract for painting will be awarded
at a later date. The new building when
completed will cost in the nelghborhood
of 81, 600.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24

Alderman Willard introduced an order
that the committee on streets and bridges
be authorized to contract with the Stand
ish Water &; Pipe company for drinking
fountain at the corner of Willard and
School streets in Willard, Cost of same
not to exceed 500 and maintenance Of
same not to exceed $50 per year. First
reading.
A communication was read from C. W.
Fem, who reported that il was not adj
visible TO construct main sewer in
knightville, as 4 smaller sewer running
over the Schlotterbeck lot would answer
the purpose. The legality of crossing the
lot was referred TO the city solicitor.
Matthew Woods called attention to the
foundations of hts stables and wanted
better sewerage. A petition was received
asking for a drain pipe ON the Saeo road
and Mr.. Boothby wanted TO know if any
local committee had been appointed for
Home Week. -
Subject to usual conditions permit was
and half story house ON Stamford
street ana Hugh johnson was authorized
TO build stable on Grand street.
The bonds of Llewellyn Bradford, Will
lam.W Rich, NJ. W. Trefethen, William
H. Morrison and John H. Edwards were
approved, after which the council adj
journed to June Z.
DEATH OF WILLIAM HENRY MANS
FIELD.
Without a painful final struggle, peace
fully and quietly, William Henry Mans
field passed away at his home ON Preble
street, South Portland, at $50 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
He was born in Portland about 20 years
ago, and when a boy moved to Che
beague, and in time began life as sailor
on vessels commanded by his father, an
old and highly respected sea-captain. At
the age Of Is he entered the employ Of
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
REAL EsrATE TRANSFERS.

These transfers of real estate have been
recorded at the registry of deeds:
Sophia s. Noble of Baldwin to Sarah
A. Harding of Baldwin, for 81, land in
Baldwin.
Robert Conley of Philadelphia, ct al,
to EIwina Harding of Baldwin, for 81,
Land and buildings ON the southerly
side OF Haskell street, Westbrook.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
YARMOUTH.

The heirs Of the late Dora Mccullough
have just settled with the Grand Trunk
Railway company for 5000 as damages
as a result of the fatal accident at the
Elm street crossing, when young Dora
Mccullough met her death by being run
over by passenger locomotive.
Gen. John A Logan camp Sons Of
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24

MORT PREBLE, Me-, May TO- l90o-"Sealed
L proposals in riplicate for constructing
sewer system at Ills post, will be received here
until ~ NJ. NAV 20" 1900. U. 5. reserves
right 10 reject or accept any or all proposals
or any part thereof. Information furnished on
application. Envelopes containing proposals
viii be endorsed Proposals for Const 'uetlng
sewer system addressed to @. J. BAILEY,
or MIR. nay .22s2425
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
COMMUNICATION FROM TREASUR-
Err KNAPP.

\ communication was read from j.
Calvin Knapp, the late treasurer. adj
DRESSED to Mr.. Thompson, the present
treasurer, enclosing check for $40' .3S,
it being n ten per cent dividend on
the city's funds deposi ted with Wood
bury & Moulton.
Alderman Spear said that this seems to
bring up the old Woodbury. and Moulton
matter and he moved that the January
order relating to this question, together
with the check be referred to the city so
lieitor for written opinion upon the
rights of the city and the liability of the
parties involved.
The motion nFevnilpd
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
CAUCUS.

10 meet al the Town House on Thursday the
24th of May. at $50 O'Clock IN the afternoon TO
ehoo,e three delegates 10 attend the Repnbn
can County Convention 10 be heil IN fotliand.
June lsta Also to choose delegates TO the
State Convention 10 be heid In iangor. June z5th
Per Order
TOWN COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
PLEAsANTDALE.

Mrs. Charles Hamilton of Elm street, is
passing a few weeks in Boston.
Miss i. Mildred Woods of Summer
street, has returned from a brief visit in
Somerville, Mass.
The cottage prayer meeting will meet
with Mrs W. ii. Moore, Elm street.
Thursday evening.
Miss Annie Smith is making extensive
repairs on her residence ON Palmer street
Mr.. ]. ID. Hoyt has charge of the work.
Miss C. Mabelle Rogers has recovered
from a brief illness and returned to her
duties as teacher in the Elm street
school
Mrs. Charles Cole and daughter Satide,
have returned TO their home in Fal-
mouth.
Mrs Matthew Woods is passing a few
days in Boston.
Miss Gertrude Dow has returned to her
studies at the Gorham Normal school
Mrs William Coolbroth, Ballard street,
who is dangerously i'll, is reported more
comfortable
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
Order 10 Let Consolidated Electric
Company In.
Woodbury. & Moulton
Loss Comes Up.
The Republican Caucuses Will
BE Held This Evening.

The electric light question came up at
a meeting Of the mayor and aldermen OF
South Portland last evening by the in
PRODUCTION Of an order giving the Consol-
dated Electric Light company permits
sion To pl ant poles, etc, subject to Ger
tain conditions. All were present and be-
fore the regular business Rev Mr.. Leitch
was given hearing in regard to a petit
tion of Mrs. Callen for victualler's Ii
cense at Germania park. He protested
against the granting of the license ON
Christian and moral grounds and read
petitions from remonstants.
The ordinance forbidding the mayor
and aldermen to have any interest in con
tracts for furnishing the city with sup
plies was then taken up and discussed.
Alderman Seminar did not object to
its import but was afraid ''it was a case
OF on alderman trying to get back at
another" He offered an anne ndment that
the ordinance take effect March /, 1901.
Alderman Spear doubted the legality. of
the ordinance. Alderman Small resent
ed the insinuation that he was getting
back at any one and said it sprung from
the demands of the people
The matter was referred to the city so
licitor for legal opinion.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Alderman Jordan of the committee on
lights submitted brief report and then
introduced an order, which was given its
first reading, granting the Consolidated
Electric company pole privileges, etc,
subject to certain conditions.
The following lights are to be furnished
the city free of cost Three arc lights to
be placed at designated points on or
near such streets as the said company
runs on. mcandescent lights for light
ing the city offices not exceeding twenty
lin number. One incandescent light at
the entrance of each hose house to be
lighted every night. One incandescent
light at the entrance of each church dur
ing the evening meetings, the company
not being required to extend its wires for
this specific purpose. The company slip
ulates to furnish lights in thirty days af-
ter approval of order and to utilize as far
as is possible the poles of the Cape Eliz-
Labeth railroad, also To provide lights,
power, etc. for mechanical and private
purposes at the same rate rs are given
in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-24
OTHER BUSINESS.

The motion prevailed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
A MARRIAGE AT BENEvoLENCE
Nuptials of Mr.. James and Miss
CountrYman.

Quite a pretty morning wedding
occurred on last Sabbath at the little
church, Benevolence, few miles from
Americas, when Mr.. Z. j. James of
Macon, and Miss Eula Oountryman
were happily united in marriage.
Ere the strains of the wedding
march peaIed forth, played by Mrs.
Leonora Sullivan, the bridal party en-
tered the church. First came the maid
of honor, Miss Mary Bsrwick, of
Athens, attended by the groom's best
man, Mr., James Webb,
Following came the bride and groom.
Approaching the altar, they were met
by Rey, Mr.. Griffith, who in the i'm
pressive service of the Methodist
ritual, made them man and wife.
Upon the conclusion of the cere-
mony the bridal party, with their
many friends, repaired to the hospit-
able home of the brides father, where
congratulations were IN order. follow
ed by sumptuous wedding feast.
The bride was handsomely attired
in a tailor made gown of French grey
tint, with hat and gloves to CORE
spond. The dress of the maid of hon
or was of the prevailing fashionable
shade of blue.
The groom is a sterling young bus
mess man, largely engaged in timber
and lumber interests.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. Fl.
A, CountrYman, who by her many
graces of person and character, has
endeared herself to a large circle of
friends, who unite in wishing for the
young people long and happy life.
Mr.. and Mrs. James left on the noon
train for their new home, after short
bridal tour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
CORPSE OF A NEGRO
FOUND IN THE ROAD.
Murdered by Unknown Miscreants
and Pockets Rifed.
TIE MURDERERs HAVE ESCAPED
Second Crime of Like Kiud Occurring
Near That Point Recently,-sus-
pected Parties Seen Near Mattox
Sunday Morning.

A report reached the city yesterday
that the dead body of a negro had
been found IN the woods near the rail-
road track at Mattox, flag station
four or five miles south of Americus
on the Central Railroad. Two bullet
holes in the abdomen told mutely the
story of fearful tragedy, which was
emphasized by the rifed pockets of
the dead. The name of the negro was
not known, but he probably lived on
some plantation below Americas and
was going home from town when high
waymen killed and robbed him. Two
strange negroes seen loafIng in the
neighborho cd the day before are sus-
pected of the crime. This is the Sec
ond mysterious murder committed on
the railroad track between Americas
and Smlthville within three weeks and
in neither instance have the assassins
been apprehended, though in the case
of Charles Mitchell every effort was
made to catch the criminal. This last
murder will be thoroughly inyesti-
gated as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. If she is weak
sickly and all run down she will be ner-
vous and irritable. If she has constipa-
ton or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause pimples, blOtches, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion
Electric Bitters is the best medicine in
the world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. II
gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make good-lOoking, charming woman
of run down invalid. Only so cents al
E. j. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
LOOKS LIKE ELEVEN
CENTS FOR COTTON
Market Took Steady Turn Upward
Yesterday.
A STRONG ADVANCE rs SCORED
Local Dealers Look For Further Ad-
vances This Week Market is
Strong Though Buyers Not Inclined
Just Yet to Paw Prices.

In the clash between the bulls and
bears yesterday the horned animals
scored a signal victory and gave the
cotton market very decided toss to-
wards the eleven cent mark.
And this toss will be given a fur
ther impetus today, most likely.
Opening strong at an advance of ten
or twelve points over Saturdays clos
ing quotations the contract market
climbed steadily by degrees until jan
uary, the favorite speculative month,
had climbed from 900 to 10. Is gain
of twenty-five points, and the highest
touched in ten years,
It was great day for the bull ele-
ment and for those farmers who still
hold on to a part of their cotton crop.
They seem to be in it now.
And they believe the market is still
gong very much higher.
Local buyers paid 108 cents yester-
day for the best grades, though there
was no great demand for cotton at the
advance. While there has been die
position upon the part of farmers here
tofore to sell at 10 cents, some of them
will probably hold on now for a still
greater advance.
One prosperous farmer, who makes
from 800 to 500 bales of cotton, told
the Times Recorder yesterday that
what remained of his crop was on the
market only at 10 cents.
There is certainly a much stronger
feeling, and in the event of an early
frost in the cotton belt prices would &c
skYward. Frost has been predicted
on the full moon this month, and a
week hence cotton at ten cents may
seem cheap.
The Bureau report tomorrow il
awaited with interest and will b.
bullish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
CAUSED BY UNREQUITED LOVE.
Former Americas Young Man Com.
mits Suicide.

Herschel Twiggs, a son Of Judge H..
d. ID, Twiggs and who formerly re-
sided in Americas, where he is well
remembered, committed suicide at the
Marshal House in Savannah Sunday
morning by taking forty grains of
morphine. The Morning News con-
tanned lengthy account of the tragic
affair, which resulted from unrequlted
love. Young Twiggs was deeply in
fatuated with young lady of that
city, but when he called upon her a
day or two ago her mother told HIM
that the young lady had married al
ready and gone away. Staggered by
the terrible blow, he went to the Mar
shall House and engaged a room
Writing a note to the object of his
blasted affections, lie calmly swaI-
lowed the fatal dose and quickly passed
away despite the efforts of physicians
to save his life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

With the exhilerating sense of renewed
health and strength and 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, 1900-10-09
FACTORY IS NEARLY FINISHED
Manufac ure of Fertilizer Here to Be
gin Shortly.

1t will not be great while now ere
the whistle at the plant of the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Co. in Americas
will awaken the echoes, aud the manu-
facture of fertilizer will again be en-
tered upon. Supt. Roy Mckenzie
says the new roof for the main build
ing is beng completed rapidly and
will be IN place by Wednesday night.
This is of 3-ply plastic slate and very
durable. AS soon as this work is
done large shipment of acid will be
sent here for manipulation. The force
of carpenters who will rebuild the
burned acid plant here have not been
ordered to Americus, on account of a
rush of work elsewhere, but will come
as soon as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

1t is the desire of every lady to be
we'll dressed. There is no reason why
you should not be. Miss Morrison,
703 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, 1900-10-09
FARMERS MAKE LITTLE SYRUP
Cane Crop in Sumter the Smallest in
Years.

Americas IS going to be short on
'Iong sweetnin' this fall if the cane
crop OF this immediate section is the
dependence. The long drought prac-
tically destroyed the cane crop, except
in very favored localities, and but lit
tie syrup will be made. When the
seasons are favorable the syrup yield
in this part of Georgia cuts a consid.
cradle figure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
FAMILY DRINK POISONED MILK.
And Escape of Some of Them Was
Close Indeed.

Three members of Mr.. A. @. Cheek s
family and neighbor, Mr.. Nall, were
still sick yesterday from having drank
bad buttermilk Saturday night. Mrs.
Cheek and two children were made
deathIy sick, while neighbor, Mr..
Nall, who drank several glasses of the
milk, was rendered desperately i'll and
for time it was feared that he could
not survive the attack, Mrs. Cheek
prepared the milk and is at loss to
account for the i'll effects produced on
all who drank it, unless the poison
was absorbed from the tin vessels con-
tanning it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
MORE ENGINES FOR sEABoARD.
Several From Main Stem Sent Here
Recently.

Three or four first class locomotives,
both freight and passenger, have been
sent to Americas from Portsmouth to
be used temporarily on this division,
where pressure upon rolling stock is
greater than ever before. The en-
gines have already arrived at the shops
here and are fine types of their kind.
The other engines on this system are
being dressed up in new point and
new lettering as fast as opportunity
will permit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

They key to health is in the kidneys
and liver. Keep these organs active
and you have health, strength
and cheerful spirits. PRICKLY ASH
BITTERs is a stimulant for the kidneys,
regulates the liver, stomach and bowels,
A golden household remedy. DIR, e.
J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
4 Fine BEDROOM CARPET, or
The FINEST SILK DRESS IN OUR STOCK
GIVEN TO THE LADIES

10 every lady purchasing dress goods or dry goods Of
US to the amount of FIVE DOLLARS will give COUPON
enttnng them to an opportunity to secure at our PREM
our house or fire a-woo bedroom carpet 1t known al
oyer this country that carry the largest and best stock
oeS goods as well as general dry goods any house IN
the southern part OF the state and will make Prices that
Will undersell any competition, 1t you nothing to
avail yourself of this opportunity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life OF JOY. Buol me Arnica Salve cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches, Only Csc box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by E.. Edridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

Did it Ever Occur to You that a itJl.
PERRY DAVIS PAIN-KILLER on the enc
of the finger applied once or twice to a
mosquito bite would counterfeit the poison
and speedily reduce the swelling Pain
Killer will also cure bites and stings of
other poisonous insects as well Us reptiles.
See directions as to use upon wrapperon each
bottle. Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain Killer, Perry Davis. Price Csc and Soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09
RETURNS FROM THE KLoNDIKE.
Georgian Visits Relatives at De Soto
Recently.

De Soto, Ga, Oct, 8.-Mr. Thomas
McGough, OF Dawson City, Alaska,
has returned to Forsyth, Ga, after a
pleasant visit to his sister, Mrs. F. l..
Cato. and other relatives in De Soto.
Mr.. McGough is a Georgia boy but
has made the Northwest his home for
ten years. His description of and ex-
perience in the Klondike is of greatest
interest, and he is one of the few who
have been very successful out there.
Mrs, Cato returned to Forsyth with
her brother to visit her father for a
few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

Strengthen the tired kidneys and
purify the liver and bowels with few
doses PRIoKLY ASH BTTTERs. It is an
admirable kidney tonic. DR.. q. j.
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

Accide nts happen to the most careful
as we'll 0s to the thoughtless. Be pre-
pared for them. Keep bottle of DIR.
TIchen6r's Antiaeptic convenient. Only
sos by all good druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

Why suffer with that painful Wound
when DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic will stop
the pain and heal it so quickly and cost
SO little One application will convince
and convert you. Price SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

Remnant lot of Mems English Square
Ties; made of Silk of high character; not
one in the lot worth less than soc, and most
of them are the 75c quality Price to close
Monday and Tuesday, at. S5c. each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-09

10 every boy Tor parent) who purchases his Knee pow
gun OF u.s. we will give coupon emitting them to an @
portuntty t. secure at PREMIUM DISTRTRIIT P
pony free and besides will show you the argest a5
most reasonably priced stock OF boys clothing In this na
OF the state Give boys chance to get this NOW pat