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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
NEARLY TWO THOUSAND YARDS.
Beautiful Dress Goods at Fifty Cents
Per Yard.

Superb broadcloths at fifty cents;
Venetian cloths at so cents, worth sew
ersl times the money. Think of the
slaughter, yet that Is what is doing at
Duncan's store today, MIR. Duncan
will place on saIethis morning eighteen
hundred yards of fine dress goods
splendid patterns of this seasons stock,
and in the lot is included Al inch broad
cloths, A inch Prunella's, A inch whip
cord serges, Venetian cloths, fannels
etc. He will also offer q big assort-
ment of black skirt patterns, one sea-
son old, that sold formerly at So per
yard. The goods are as valuable at
present as ever, but the price is cut,
mangIed in fact, many times over.
Choice of anything in this magnificent
lot for only fifty cents per yard. Such
values, such prices, were never heard
of in AmerIcus before, but Duncan is
closing out and the goods must go.
Don't delay. The value OF these goods
runs rs cents, 81, So, 50. so and as high
as So yard. All for so cents today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
BEGINNING OF HOLIDAY TRADE
Americas Merchants are Making Fine
Displays.

Christmas is yet two weeks of, but
already the holiday feeling is rampant
and the people are making purchases
outright or having goods set aside.
Every store in Americas carrying lines
of holiday goods is loaded up already,
and many are the handsomely arrang-
ed show windows with their myriad
gifts to tempt the purchaser. The
holidays have opened early and the
Times-Recorder is glad to see so many
evidences of it. The recent advance
in cotton will tend to make money
matters "easier" and unite the purse
strings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

Hot drinks - A full line properly
served at Hudson's soda fount.
Eight cents for cotton. OF course
every body knew it would come after
awhile It is hoped that business will
be better.
The polls will be opened at city hall
at o'clock this morning, closing at 6
p. m. Be sure you save the country
by voting.
A number of Methodist preachers
were in the city yesterday, en- route
home from conference, many to pack
up and move.
The rotten plank walk on Forsyth
street was pulled up Yesterday, and a
neat and needed brick pavement will
be put down.
The grand jury returned ten or a
dozen true bills yesterday. Most of
these, 1t is said, were in blind tiger and
gaming cases.
Several people well known in Ameri.
Gus were hurt in the Central's wreck at
Macon Sunday morning, though none
of them seriously.
Consider we'll the ''issues" involved
in the campaign, and vote today &C.
cordingly. Americus must be run on
a lower pressure.
Two of the candidates for aldermen
were elected yesterday - to serve on
the jury. But the others swarmed and
the two wern't missed.
Eight aldermanic candidates, from
which three must be selected. How
are we going to turn down the others
desiring the feshpots.
The sale of reserved seats for "Hu.
man Heart" begins tomorrow morning
at Hudson's. This attraction certain
ly deserves patronage.
The amateur entertainment given
recently under the auspices of the
Daughters of the OonfederacY.is to be
reproduced Friday night next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

j. NJ. Moncrief registered at the AL
len House yesterday morning from
Atlanta.
T. s. Brown, a we'll known citizen of
Griffin, was in Americus yes terdsy,
coming down on business.
Mrs. Walton Galloway and children
left for Atlanta this morning upon
visit of a week to her parents there.
Mr.. r. A. Smith and children have
gone to Dallas, Texas, and will make
their home: in that city hereafter.
Mr.. William Checkley Shaw, of Ma
COD, was here yesterday morning on
business and stopped at The Windsor.
Mrs. Emmett McNulty and Miss
Annie Council are at home again after
delightful visit of a week in Dawson.
Mayor Fielder and City Attorney
Taylor went to Atlanta yesterday TO
look after our police commission bill.
Mr.. Walter K. Wheatley leaves to-
day for Augusta in the interest of the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Co.
Mr.. W. @. Worrill, promin ent citl-
zen of Cuthbert, was in Amer1cus yes
terday morning, coming up on bust
ness.
Judge A. L. Miller, of Macon. spent
yesterday in Americas, coming on i'm
portant legal business in superior
court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
TO AMERICUs FROM COLUMBUS
Comes Rev. Wooten as Pastor of First
Methodist,

The South Georgia Conference in
session IN Macon for several days, ad.
journed Yesterday after the list of as
signments for the next year was read.
AS usual, great number of changes
were made in stationsFof ministers.
Only one change effects Americur,
that at First Methodist Church.
Rev. George W. Mathews, who has
been pastor of this church for twoIyears,
is transferred to Dublin, and is sue
ceeded by Rev. w. L. Wooten, now
pastor of st. Paul's in Columbus.
Rev. T. I. Nease remains here as
pastor of st. Paul's, while Rev. K.
Read continues on as the presiding ell
der of the Americus district.
1t is matter of regret that all the
appointments cannot be given, but
among those of interest in Americas is
the retention of Rev. Harrison at
Plains, and Rev. Allison at Smith
vile for another year of labor.
Rev. Osgood Cook goes to Dawson
and Rev. Harmon to Cuthbert.
W. NJ. Pinson goes to Il. Luke's, in
Columbus, and +. E. Wray to st.
Paul's, that city, while DIR. Scruggs,
now of st. Paul's, goes to VineviIle.
Rev. Ainsworth go to Mulberry
Church Macon, and Rev. A. III. Will
liams to WaYcross. Rev. T. D. Ellis,
a brother of the Messrs. Ellis of
Americas, goes to Savannah as presid-
ing elder of the Savannah district.
Rev. L. A. Hill goes from his pres
ent charge to Buena Vista.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

II Chance at IF you buy Kid
hid SIoOe. Gloves here you
buy them at all times. If
you buy from the following
lots you buy a little better
than right,
One lot Ladies Kid Gauntlet
Driving Gloves, worth 81; this week
to close them out at SOC.
One lot ladies' washable gloves,
a good serviceable glove, regular
$1.25 quality to close at SOC.
Ladies' and children s mittens in
all sizes and colors at 10c, 15c and
25c.
Mems fine jersey feeced lined
gloves, all sizes, at 25c.
Mems fancy Scotch knit gloves,
all sizes, fleece lined, at soc.
Mems fine "Mocha" undressed
gloves, fleece lined, beautiful quail
ty, worth 1.5O at Loo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

alarm Made of PLAIN
WInSer NIaGsts. wool fannels
and the finer French fannels
worn at all seasons brought
here and now at about cost
of material.
Ladies' fine Flannelette Waists,
beautiful quality in color of pink,
light blue, red, and old rose, regu-
lar price Toe, this week at 49c.
8 Dozen ladies' fancy figured
waists, all sizes, regular price soc;
special this week at soc each.
Ladies' fine French Flannel
Waists, tucked back and front,
regular price $1.50; special this
week at csc.
Ladies' fine French Flannel
Waists, tucked all over front and
buttoned down back, latest style in
all the newest shades, worth 50. 80,
at $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know I would long ago have been
in my grve' writes Mrs. s. II. New
som. of Decatur, Ala, 'ff it had not
been for Electric BItters. For three
years [ suffered untold agony from the
worst forms of Indigestion, Water
brash. Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine did me a
world of good. Since using it ] Can
eat heartily and have gained 50 pounds. !"
For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite,
Stomach, Liver aud Kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are positive, gnaran-
teed cure. Only SOC at Eldridge's drug
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
Cures Blood Poison and Cancer.

Eating sores, sweIIlngs, falling hair,
mucous patches, ulcers, ascrofula, ach
ing bones and joints, itching skin,
boils, pimples, etc, by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. 3. made especially
to cure malignant blood and skin
troubles. B. b. B. heals every sore
and makes the blood pure and rich.
Over 1900 cures of worst and most OBJ
stinate cases by taking B. B. B. Drug
gist 81. Describe trouble and trial bot
tie sent free by writing to Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

.7FandherchIe6 No Christmas
Tor Sits. show In this
shop without a big showing
of Handkerchlefs This Christ
mas outfit tops the 1ecord,
all ready for you, aad you'll
find early choosing best choos-
Ing always.
30 Dozen ladies' white hemstitch-
ed Handkerchiefs, worth loo, at &c.
% Dozen ladies' hemstitched and
embroidered Handkerchiefs, regu-
lar p1ice zoe, this week at 12dc.
% Dozen assorted ladies' or gent
tenants monogram or initial Hand
kerchiefs at 1Oc, 25c, Soc and SOC.
% Dozen ladies all pure linen
Handkerchief nicely embroidered
and hemstitched, worth SOC, at 25c
and 35c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
SENSATIONAL SALE!
Ladies' TaiIOr-Made Suits.

We have decided that instead OF
waiting until after the Holidays to
have a Clearance Sale in this depart
ment, we will inaugurate one this
week and will clear out every gar
ment in stock possible now before
the New Year.
We have had the largest business
in this department we have ever had
before. We do not want to carry
over a garment, hence we have de-
Cided to have this sale now right in
the height of the season when the
trade is wanting tile goods. If you
ever buy one of our ready.tO-wear
suits you will never bother again
having them made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
GEO D. WHEATLEY GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
The Great Holiday Equipment.

One Of the most important public by
store in the of this years merchandising
opening OF the Christmas stocks Previous demands by
has prompted supreme anddy
believe that this 1901 Christmas opening exce all like
tempted by this store Every available part selling space filed
its utmost capacity with carefully selected stock fittings useful
just those thing suitable for gifts and item justly fairly honest
" priced The CARRIED its brightest best and thus the
great Christmas selling begins
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
DEACONs AND ELDER CHOSEN
By Presbyterian Church at Sunday S
Service.

Upon the conclusion of the morning
service at the Presbyterian church on
Sunday, an election was entered into
for an elder and two deacons. This re-
suited in the election, on first ballot,
of Prof. A. G.. Miller as elder, and
Messrs. Macon Dudley and Edward
Stove to the board of deacons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

Remember the cut price sale on la
dies tailor made suits, skirts, jackets,
and childrens wraps going on at
Wheatley & Ansley's this week. Yes
terday was a rusher with them and
they turned out piles of these goods.
Don't put off getting what you want in
this class merchandise,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
Foils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was 80 i'll that good physi-
clans were unaqle to help her, writes
III. III. Austin, of Winchester, Ind.
but was completely cured by DR..
Kings New Life Pills." They work
wonders in stomach and liver troubles.
Cure constipation, sick headache. 25
cts. at Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
TEE MODERN MorHER

Has found that her little ones are
improved more by the pleasant Syrup
of Figs, when in need of the laxative
effect of gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs, is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
Cato Talks on Shoes,

Mr. John P.Cato, the shoe dealer, has
something of interest to say to the
trade. Read his artistic display ad
elsewhere, and if you want beautiful,
durable and up-to-dste footwear call
on him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
Attention, Light Infantry.

You are hereby commanded to be at
your armory at 7:30 o'clock sharp this
Tuesday night Dec. 10th. Business of
Importance. By command of
W. F. CLARKE Capt. Com.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
ANNOUNCE TENTS,
For Alderman.

Being importuned by my friends after due
race for alderman. AS the time is short it
will be impossible for me to see in person all
the voters but respectfully ask their sup
port at Tuesdays primary.
q H WHITAKER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

If he hasn't got one, what would
make the ''Old Man" a nicer Christ
mas present than a fine Carving Set.
We have the very best.
JAMES FRICKER & Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
To the Public.

I have no separate toy store this
year. My toys are on display at my
regular store with my large stock of
elegant pictures, novelties, books, etc.
Everybody invited to give Us q call.
nj, s. HOLIDAY,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

Our line of Brooches were carefully
selected from the best stocks in New
York City.
JAMES FRICKER & Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Clerk and Treasurer.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
once of Clerk and Treasurer of the city Of
Americas TO fiji the unexpired term OF II. ;.
Davis, resigned Subject 20 the democratic
election on December 10ths
Respectfully,
HI 10. MITCHELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

I announce my candidacy for the office of
alderman of Americas, subject to action of
the democratic primary on 10th inst, asking
my friends for their support promise that
If elected / Will serve to the best of my abili-
ty for the interest and welfare of the people.
@. M. BRAGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Clerk and Treasurer.

am a candidate for the ONCE of clerk and
treasurer of Americas, subject 10 the action
of the democratic primary on Dec. 10th, and
ask the support of my friends and the demo
cratic voters of the city. Respectfully
T. N, HAWKES..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

am candidate for the once of alderman
of Americas subject to the action of the
democratic primary on Dec. 10th and ask the
support of my friends and all democratic
voters. If elected will discharge the duties
of the office to the best of nv ability for the
interest Of the CITY. B. e. TURNER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election to the office of alderman, subject to
the action of the democratic primary on the
IUth inst. Respectfully.
GuERT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

announce my candidacy for reelection
as alderman of Americas subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary on Tuesday
i. s. BOLTON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

lam candidate for the ONCE of alderman
of Americas, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary on 10th. Respectfully
HUGH L, MIZE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

Eat the solicitation of friends, I announce
my candidacy for the once of alderman of
Americas, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary on 10th inst. Respectfully.
j. B. HUDSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

Leather Soods Pocket books,
Eor Sits. purses, an d
these two items alone covers
a vast variety of styles. Their
there's shopping bags, suit
cases; and satche1s OF many
sorts at many prices.
Ladies' fine leather purses in
black, tan and suade at poe.
Ladies' fine leather finger purses
in black morocco and suede, at soc
and 75c.
We are showing the largest and
best assortment of ladies' satchels
to be found anywhere from soc up
to So each.
Gentlemen's dress suit cases in
tan, green and brown, from $1.25
to $40 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
For Alderman.

am candidate for the office of alderm an
subject to the action of the primary on 10th
inst. and ask the support Of my friends and
the demo cratic voters of Americas. Respect
fully. ELMO POOLE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
SKIRTS.

All walking and dress skirts will be reduced as follows
Walking skirts formerly 81 now 81 SO.
Walking skirts formerly 3d. now 81 Is.
Walking skirts formerly 81 So now So %
Walking skirts formerly S., now 1915.
We have them high as $50, and this same discount
will apply all the way Though the stock. The same will
apply to the dress skirts We have large and we'll assorted
stock of both and you will be delighted with them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
THE PITH AND POINT
OF WHAT is SAID
By People of Americas in Various
Walks.
TALKED WHILE THEY TRADED

A Roundup Of The News and Gossip
of q Day Here in Americas = A
Bunch of Little Tales Whaeked off
Quite Short.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
ForRent,

8 room dwelling 833 Church street
near cemetery. CHAs. l.. ANsLEY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
BoREAs SENDS DUST wHIRLING
Storm Clouds Gather and Outlook
Ominous.

Old Boreas struck Americus a blow
yesterday and rendered the situation
thoroughly disagreeable. Clouds Of
dust were sent whirIing through the
streets, and few cared TO remain out of
doors. Rain in abundance is promised
as an ante-holidsy gift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
WHO COME TO THIS
Big TOWN OF OURS,
People Who Travel in Trains Back
and Forth.
THESE VISITORS TO AMER1CUs.

Are Among the Recent rivals Here
Read the List Below and See
If Your Own Name Is Written
There.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10
Jackets Reduced Also.

All prices OH Jackets will be reduced as follows:
Jackets formerly $4 now s. rs
Jackets formerly SIS, now So IS.
Jackets formerly 81 so. now S.
Jackets formerly $40, now 81. so
Jackets formerly SIP SO, So rs.
Jackets formerly Sis, now S1175,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

No wonder the up-to-date girl limps
after being vaccinsted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

E0r sale.
Red Rust Proof Seed Oats, best in
market. J. W. HIGHTowER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-10

Eight aldermanic candidates, from
which three must be selected. How
are we going to turn down the others
desiring the fieshpots.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-01-04
o. u. a \. ON Upper snake River.

The o. X. 4 n. company has placed
the steamer Norma In the upper Snake
river traffic. The route extends from
Lewiston to Wild Goose rapids. dis
tance OF 3s miles. and is the route for
which the steamer j. NJ. Hannaford
was brought out by the Northern Pa
cific about month ago and later with
drawn. The traffic OF the upper Snake
river consists OF about 100000 bushels
OF wheat. besides a large amount OF
miners and mining supplies. Arrange
ments are also being made to ship cop
per ore from the mouth OF the Grand
Ronde river. Freight from the upper
Snake river will be transferred at this
place to the steamers Lewiston and
Spokane which ply between Riparia
and Lewiston. II Is believed that the
Norma. which is superior In power to
any other boat on the Snake river. will
be sent further up the river where large
quantities OF ore in sacks await ship
ment.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-01-04
NEWS ITEMS.

The American Sugar Refining company
mas reduced the price of all grades of re-
fined sugar 10 points and the National
Sugar Refining company has made cut
OF points, making the prices OF both COM
panies the same. Arbuckle Brothers have
reduced the price of granulated sugars to
conform with the list of the American
Sugar company and the National Refining
company prices. This puts all the com
panies on the same basis.
Five men were killed and one badly in
jured in headon collision between two
freight trains on the Yazoo & Mississippi
Valley railroad at Melton. Miss recently,
There were double headed engines on both
trains. Both engines We're demolished and
large number of cars smashed. The
cause OF the accident was a misunderstood
ing of the orders The dead are: William
Watson, engineer; Fred Grief, engineer:
Charles Crane, engineer. and two colored
firemen.
The Chicago & Northwestern railroad on
January | put into effect its system Of
pensioning its old and deserving employees.
The system is in many respects identical
with that which the Pennsylvania railroad
put into effect some years ago Any EN-
ploye between IS and 90 years and who
has been 80 years in the service OF the
road and who has been disabled in service
will receive pension of per cent per
month, calculated on his monthly rate OF
wages for the last 10 year, of service with
the company. Any employc who Ia,
reached the age of 20 years and who has
been 30 years in the employ OF the com
pany will be retired on pension Of per
cent per month, caluclated upon the month
y rate Of wages paid him for the last 10
Years.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-01-04

New York, Jan, IA dispatch from
Havana says:
A constitution for the new republic oi
CUBA will be adopted by the constitutional
convention within the next four weeks.
This is the general opinion among dele
gates to the convention and is generally
understood in official circles. the i've
sections OF the convention have been meet
ing together and have been discussing tnt
projects carefully.
All Of the delegates say that the conven
tion is agreed ON all the principal features
OF the final project, which Is being pro
pared by the central committee, anu
there is no doubht that so far as a con
stitution for Cuba is concerned they viii
complete their work within the next few
days.
The center Of interest here at present
is the character of the constitution thi'
body will prepare, and in what light 1t wal
be viewed by the congress OF the Uniteu
States.
" hen the convention first received pro
jects from the delegates tor consideIa tioi
there were three presented. The ont
presented by General Ruiz .aserA in nam
ing the qualifications for pres'uent OF th'
proposed republic had this provision:
ANY male citizen Of Cuba over 40 year.
OF age, and who was born in Cuba, Will bt
eigiDle to the presidency OF the republic.
General Maru in his project incorporated
the provision which has been accepted
1t is that any male citizen over 4O years
of age who was citizen OF Cuba al the
signing OF the constitution will be ellgibL
to the presidency. This provision has
been made TO include General Gomez
among those who will be eligible TO thu
presidency. 1t means that General Maxi
mo Gomez will be the first president ol
the Cuban republic II the constitution is
adopted with this provision and If 1t !"
sanctioned by the congress OF the United
States.