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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
A MIRROR or EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUBURB.
Tales of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of News
That Transpired Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.
Huylers-fresh shipment Jnst in.
Hudson's Drug Store.

Huylers-fresh shipment Jnst in.
Hudson's Drug Store.
! The women always speaks of a man
Pleading his bride to the altar" but
they know we'll enough that it's the
girl that does all the leading.
The hay crop in Sumter this fall will
be almost as great as the cotton crop
in bulk, though it is not worth as
much money as the feecy brings.
1t seems that half the people in Sum
ter county came to town yesterday,
but as the sale of cotton is still block
ed trade was not especially heavy,
The Americus public schools are
rapidly coming up to high water mark
in the enrolment of pupils. The
grand total will soon go beyond 1900.
The Central special last night car
ried a. large number of Americas ne
groes to Eufaula, where the great an
nual campmeeting will begin this
morning.
Another steer, weighing 1850 lbs.
was brought in yesterday from the
g. W. Council place. Sumter's farm
ers can all raise such beef cattle with q
little effort.
The morning parade of the circus
next Saturday will be the same which,
passing under the Dewey arch in New
York, delighted more than million
pairs OF eyes.
The business buildings, signs and
telephone poles are now festooned
with flags and banners advertising the
coming of the big Sells Bros, and Fore
paugh show.
It was reported yesterday that the
Seaboard pay train would arrive here
Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
This may or may not be correct. For
nobody knows.
OFT johnson is going to look after
the circulation of Atlantas splendid
new afternoon paper, the Daily News,
in Americas, and is now making mp
subscription lists.
An Americus art school graduate re-
Gently painted the picture of dog un-
der treeso lifelike that it was impos-
sible to distinguish the bark of the
tree from that of the dog.
A woman's idea OF happiness is to
be rich enough to buy a new hat
without having her dress made over or
a new dress without having to get
along with the plumes of her old hat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
For Mayor.

To the citizens OF Americas. At the
earnest solicitation of my personal
friends, and many acquaintance rep
resenting the various commercial and
industrial interests of our city, have
determined to become candidate for
the Mayoralty of Americus. subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
which will doubtless be ordered in
due time.
My former record as Mayor of the
city, together with my long residence
as citizen, trust will obviate the
necessity of personal canvass, which
business engagements would scarcely
permit at this time; so that / take this
method of announcing my candidacy,
and earnestly ask the consideration
and support of the people.
If elected, I pledge a conservative,
economical and business-like admin
istration, devoted to every best inter-
est of the entire city and it's people.
Respectfully, JNo, B. FIELDER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Superb Silks.

Imported Black Taffeta Silks, "a inches
wide. Sold all the season for 81, row Of
fered at rs per yard.
Black Peau de Soire Silks, the wear
guaranteed; splendid Sl.25 values at Csc I'd.
Black Royal Armure Silks, considered
bargain at some stores at ST; our price 85c
yard.
2O-inch Black Tafeta Silk, guaranteed
all-sllk; worth as usually sold at 75c; here
at ACC per yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Princess of Wales Corsets.

They are manufactured by the makers
Of Her Majesty Corsets, and are with put
equal for stout women; yet the graceful
models are admired by slender women too.
They arc made of white Coutil single bon
ed with light tempered steels; graceful
and strictly fashionable. They meet all
needs, and are guaranteed for perfect ser
vice under the most severe con a. rn .ooL
dItions. Price, .......0 lrJU 6dGll,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
GAVE Birth TO FIVE BOYS.

Mother Fifty-Six and Father Sixty
Three Years of Age.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 20.-Mary
Bailey, negro woman, gave birth to
five children, all boys, at her home 4
miles west of this city. The children
died a short while after their birth. DR..
Hoyle Haddock, county physician, at
tended the woman, and described the
children as weighing about pounds
each. Three of them were well formed,
and were joined together at the umbih.
cal cord, similar to the Siamese twins.
The mother is So years of age and the
father 60. She is also a grandmother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Good Shoes Far Below Their Worth.

kIOOu CIIOCS GA DSANT A~AA w Va ~AA0
These Shoes are taken from our regu
lar stock of selected shoes It is clean up
sale of various small lois which are collect
ed and marked at striking reductions,
There is fine picking for men, women and
children:
Women's $3.50 to So so Shoes at $1,75
a pair All sorts and p'euty of sizes In the
lot. The best kind of shoes at an average
of one-third to one-half regular prices.
Women's So to $3.50 Shoes at ST. IS
pair. They come in most all the new toes,
heels and spring heels, lace or button.
Every pair guaranteed
Mems $500 to So so Shoes at 1926
pair. Patent leather and kid and tan shoes;
not all sizes but well worth looking over.
Boys Shoes at 81. Black calf, made on
the manlsh lasts; kid tips; worth half
more.
Misses 81 Shoes at 65c About so pairs
of this lot to be closed Lace or button,
kid tips, spring heels.
Children's SIPS Shoes at CSC pair.
Sizes II to 2, with spring heels, honest
soles of solid leather.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Millions u1ven away.

It is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concern In the land
whoare not afraid to be generous to
the needy and suffering. The proprie-
tors of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Gods, have
given away over ten million trial bottles
of this great medicine; and have the sat
isfaction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on T.. j.
Eldridge, druggist, and get free trial
bottle. Regular size SOC. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
All Over the Store.
More News of Cotton GOods--They are
Costing More,

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 1t IS the lots are disappearing, Is this
fair warningi? It's meant to be.
Standard Sheeting, heaviest weight
made, short lengths S to 20 yard pieces,
at SC yard,
Standard Drilling, extra heavy, good
goods, at &C yard,
SO inch Fleeced Back Outings, fifty
patters, at SC yard
27.inch Fleeced Outings, forty pat
terms, at Sc yard
Heavy 1914 White and Gray Blankets,
at 65c pair
Heavy Factory Checks, fast colors,
staple and dress styles, at sc yard
A the best Standard Prints at SC yk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
MOzLEY's LEMON ELIXIR

Regulates the Liver, Stomach, Bowels
and Kidneys.
For biliousness, constipation and Ma
laria.
For indigestion, sick and nervous
headache.
For sleeplessness, nervousness and
heart failure.
For fever, chills, debility and kidney
disease take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir,
SOC and 81 bottles at druggists.
Prepared only by DIR. 81. Motley,
Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

A new remedy for biliousness is nov
on sale at Dodson's Pharmacy and J. r.
Hudson's drug store. It is called
Ohamberlain's Stomache and Liver
Tablets. Itgives quick relief and will
prevent the attack if given as soon az
tho first indication of the disease ap-
pears. Price, % cents per box. Sam
pies free
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
A PROMINENT Memphian Writes.

DR.. H. Motley, Atlanta Having
been a great sufferer for three years
from Indigestion, and been treated by
many physicians, who failed to give
me any relief. Continuing to grow
worse my brother advised me to try
DIR, Mozley's Lemon Elixir, which
remedy he had used for several years.
commenced its use, and must say
that your Lemon Elixir is the greatest
medicine on earth. I have never suf-
fered day since commenced using
Lemon Elixir. r. L. Rocco,
2O6 fernando St., Memphis, Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
PAPERS HIRE FOR EXECUTION
Newly Elected Officers Can Get Com.
missions.

Judge A. @. Speer. of the Court of
Ordinary, received yesterday from the
State Department the commissions of
the newly elected county officers of
Sumter, with the usual bonds to be
given by them. The commissions are
all dated January LIST, 1901, when the
recently elected officers will assume
their duties. The commissions and
bonds are now ready for distribution
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
A Card.

This is to certify that I used DR..
Mozley's Lemon Elixir for neuralgia
of the head and eyes with the most
marked benefiG to my general health.
I would gladly have paid $500 for the
relief it has given me at cost of two
or three dollars. H.A. BEALL,
Clerk Superior Court Randolph Go. ,
Ora.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
The tiresome orator tries to make MP
in length for his deficiency in depth.

Wanted Everybody to try DIR. Tiche-
nor,s Antiseptlc for wounds, bruises,
burns, stings of insects, etc. If you don't
like it you can get your money back
You take no risk, see ?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

''I haYe always used Foley's Honey
and Tar cough medicine and think II
the best in the world" says Ohas. Ben
der, a newsdealer of Erie, Pa. Take no
substitute. Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

The editor of the Fordville, KY, Mis-
cellaneous, writes as postscript to a
business letter: "I was cured of kidney
trouble by taking Folev's Kidney
Cure" Take nothing else. Davenport
Drug Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Red Hot From the Gum

Was the ball that hit G b Steadman
of Newark, Mich. in the Civil War. It
caused horrible ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured him. Cures cuts,
bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns skin
eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
S cents box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by e j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

The best method of cleansing the liver
is the use of the famous little pills
known as DeWitts Little Early Risers.
Easy to take. Never grippe. w. A
Rembert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
A Prominent Minister Writes

After ten years of great suffering
from indigestion, with great nervous
prostration, biliousness, disOrdered
kidneys and constipation, I have been
cured by DIR. Mozley's Lemon Elixir,
and am now q well man,
Rev. G. q. DAVIS,
Ed. M. E. Church South.
4 mo. % Tatnall ST., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
An old bachelor says that the writes
of women are mostly postscripts.

Do not get scared if your heart trou b.
les you, Most likely you suffer from
Indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and gives the
vermont stomach perfect resi- 1t is the
only preparation known that completely
digests ali classes of foods; that is why
it cures the worst cases of indigestion
and stomach trouble after everything
else has failed. It may be taken in all
conditions and cannot help but do you
coed. W. a. Rombert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

We invite your special attention to
our line of Ladies' Pocket Books. We
have them in all the shades-browns,
tans, light and dark grays, green and
blacks. Some are mounted with sterl-
ing silver, others with gold, and some
are plan. If you need one, we are
certain we Can please you, for our
prices are low.
Gent1enen'S Purses
From 25c. to SIPS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Don't you forget that DR.. Iichenor's
Antiseptic will cure collie in horses and
mules. % cents a dose, two doses in a
bottle. Keep it convenient.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

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, 1900-10-21
Old bells can be made as good a
new-but not so with old bellies.
500.
Dr. z. Detchon's Anti Diuretic

May be worth to you more than 800
if you have a child who soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of water during sleep
Cures old and young alike. It arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by E J.
Eldridge, druggist,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

No other pills can equal DeWitt's
Little Early Risers for promptness, GER
tainty and efficiency. w. A. Rembelt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Why suffer with that painful Wound
when DIR. Tichenors Antiseptic will stop
the pain and heal it SO quickly and cost
so little One application will convince
and convert you. Price 500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

When suffering from racking cough,
take dose of FoleY's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and q
warm, grateful feeling and healing of
the parts affected will be experienced.
Take no substitute. d venport Drug
Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Hypocrites frequently lay themselves
open to discovery by overacting their
parts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Frederick Silk,

The acme of imitation for waists and In
lngs This cotton transformed into per-
feet likeness of silk by new and wonder :
ful process, that both strengthens the fibre
and beauties the fabric so that It's appear
ance justi6es the exclamation that it is silk;
Csc per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For MAYOR.

Mayor of the city of Americas, subject to
the action of the democratic primary to be
ordered by the Executive Committee. 1
respectfully solicit the support of all demo-
traffic voters. H, d. WATTS,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Honesty is policy on which anyone
can afford to pay premisum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Fall Clothing With Cost rIade Small.

Our line of ready made clothing has
strong character at every point. Styles are
the snartest that are to be found In this
part of the country; materials are choicest
and new; variety is broad; workmanship is
OF the highest character and prices are re-
markedly low for such clothes as they pur-
chase.
At 5000. Mems suits made of all
wool Cheviots, size "a to ~. They are the
sorts that usually bring $40.
At $40 We are better in this line than
any previous season. Better as to the
variety and better as to values. There S
a splendid assortment of new Chevlots and
Worsteads. And plenty of most desirable
patterns IN other fabrics.
Boys Suits.
AT 81 so Boys suits made of blue and
black Chevlots; the kind that you pay 81
for elsewhere; sizes 6 to If years.
Ali Over the Store.
Mems white Unlaundried Shirts, rein
forced back and front, good soc shirt Of
fered at 35c each or three for 81,
Mems fast black an tan half hose,
high spliced heels and toes, the grade that
usually sells for 15c; here at pairs for 25c.
Ladies' fast black Hose, high spliced
heels and toes, extra lengths, worth as
usually sold II 1-2c, here at three pairs for
25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Mems Shirts.

Made by the maker of our famous dol
lar shirts. Handsome Percales aud Madras
of splendid quality, Fifty patterns of neat
stripes and figures in three color combtna-
ton each, with the best shirtmaking
throughout. Stiff bosoms, open front;
one pair cuffs with each shirt. We don't
believe you can get as good shirt anywhere
else under SE.5o. They'll keep Their color
II properly laundried-no shirC ever made
can do more. They are rae shirts to buy
for 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
For Mayor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of mayor of the city of Americus,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party and respectfully ask the support of
the good people of Americas.
WELLBORN r. CLARKE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

YsTIC CURE" for RHEUMA-
TISM and Neuralgia radically cures
in to 8 days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents,
Sold by E, ]. Eldrldge druggist
Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

A young mother says that batch
eloF invariably speaks of baby as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

The Indian famine relief fund al
New York has reached $212, 07s.54.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Itch on huma3a cured in 80 minutes
~ "oillord's Sanitary Lotion. This
never iaals. Id by q. J.. Eldridge,
druggist. Amel ~ Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Two weak partners are seldom able
to make business firm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Blood will teII-therefore 1t Is I'M
wise to confide secret to relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

A child sometimes gets ON the wrong
track because of a misplaced switch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

For sprains, swellings and lameness
there is nothing so good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale by
Dodson's Pharmacy and J. R. Hudson's
Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
.OootA R,usAes...

Large lot, including all shapes and
sizes; soft, medium and hard Dristles,
25 cents apiece.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

It's funny that the heaviest drinkers
live in the temperate zone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

The hay dealer does business on 6
large scale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

Watches and rivers seldom run long
without winding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

For barbed wire cuts on stock, use DR..
Tichenor's Antiseptics Nothing equal
to it in such cases. SOC bottle by all
frst-class druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
GA - T q RI q.
Bears the q The Kind ysG Have Always Bought
Signature as NxkAz7zE7

A wise man neFer covnts q thing no
can 1--we without
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
IrHEAls THELuNGs

A little learning is more explosive
than unlimited ignorance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

A naked fact should be clothed in APP
propriate language.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

A glass of liquor is the toper's spirit
ual comforter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

There is nothing so bad but what
good may come of 1t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Household Linens.

Low prices are not rare in this store,
they're the rule all the year round, But
we can't do things like ,kis every dav. It
would be impossible to sell good linens like
these prices very often, lust think of it,
bleached Linen Table Dsmask, 20 inches
VIDE, guaranteed all linen at 48c instead Of
- Another grade of bleached Linen
ape PR Damask, two yards wide, to be sold
at SOC Instead of ST..
All Linen Huck Towels, size 1888
lncnes; never known to sell for less than
z0c' mere at I5c each or 81. so per dozen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

It is probably called the gift ofspeech
because talk is cheap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
,uPerfun1es,u

Lazell's Violet Water, four
ounce bottle. ....... 4;
Lazeth Violet Water, eight
ounce bottle. ...... 81
Rogers & Gallets Violet de
Paine Extract, IL ounce
bottle ............ 81
Carnatlon Pink, ounce. -. 81
White Rose Extract, o.. 81
Pinands Violet de Parute
ounce .........."....... ST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

The belt worn by an actress is q
theatre dress circle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
=. Ool2ot Soaps.

Rogers & t.allets Toilet
Soap ........ ...... 25c
Cuticura Soap. ..... zoe.
Savon VIolette de Panne.. 15c.
''4711" Glyeerine. .... goo.
Pears Soap. ......... loo
Packers Tar Soap. ......... 20o
VIM. Walthe & Co.'s Prin-
cess Soaps-three odors--
Sweet Pea. Pansy and Mig
nonette, (the best soap in
the world for the money!
box of three cakes. .. 25c.
...Ealr BrushOs...
Big Values For Little Money.
Light colored wood backs.
black brlstles. ten rows. 25c
Ebonized wood backs,
white bristles. .......... 35c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

GA STO FRI a.
Raa,s the The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at GHZZzZM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21
Window Shades,

500 Window Shades, made of the best
quality linen Opaque, made In the new
style with lace insertion, heavy fringe,
white and all the staple shades, Soc each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-21

WeH WnILe ShIrtS--The &c Kind
For soc Each
They are shirts with linen bosoms ard
made of good muslins, and carefully hon
estly made, equal in every detail to good
Csc SHIRT, sizes IA to II Price, SOC each
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-21

Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt, jr., does the
family marketing at Newport.