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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
A MIRROR OF 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 New
That Transpired Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.

Buist's Eastern grown seed Irish Pc.
tatoes, beans, peas, etc.
HUDsoN's DRUG STORE.
The ''hood" of travel this way was
not IN evidence yesterday. Two lone
drummers got off here. And the train
moved on.
The drizzling rain yesterday indi-
Gates another season of bad weather.
1t is still quite warm and more rain
will follow.
Many of the oat and wheat fields
about Americas are past the danger
line of freeze, and abundant crops
are promised.
New houses continue to go up out in
the vicinity of the Seaboard shops.
Two or three additional ones were
started last week.
It is said that the late Judge J. Fl.
Allen had life insurance to the amount
of $1,000. He leaves other good
property besides.
1t will be long while before anoth-
er Amerleus bank gets picked up on
"a little draft" But the shrewdest
get caught some times.
Much interest centres already in the
election of clerk of court, and this will
continue until the close of the primary
election. The track will be full one.
The First Baptist church has taken
no decided.action yet relatlve.to calling
pastor. Several will be invited here
to preach, and a selection may shortly
be made.
The roofing of the new cotton fac
tory will be the same as used upon
that second guano plant-azure blue
while the foundations will be of the
same material.
While the fate of fair and luscious
alberta may still be undetermined
there is no discount upon the plebian
blackberry, and Americus will strug-
gle along on pie.
The Seaboard paYtrain will reach
Americas some time today on it's
monthly round, and the goodly sum
of perhaps $4,000 will be paid out
among employees here.
In the meanwhile DIR. Broaddus'
mail accumulates. Tt will be four
weeks next Saturday since the doctor
went away and nothing, so far as
known, is heard of him.
Miss Annie Pfohl has accepted a po-
sition as stenographer in the office of
superintendent at the Seaboard shops,
succeeding Miss Rutherford, who re-
sumes her former duties IN the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
The downcast heart finds upIift by
bending the knees.
BLOOD POISON CURED BY B. B. B.


Deep-seated, obstinate cases, the kind
that have resisted doctors, hot springs
and patent medicine treatment, quickly
yield to B. B. b. Botanic Blood Balm)
thoroughly tested for 30 years. Have
you mucuous patches in the mouth
Sore throat? Eruptions? Eating sores?
Bone Pains? Itching SkinP Swollen
Glands? Stiff Joints? Copper Colored
Spots? Chancres? liberation on the
body? Hair and eyebrows fall out? Is
the skin mass of boils, pimples and
ulcers? Then this wonderful B. b B.
specific will completely change the.
whole body into clean, perfect condi-
ton, free from eruptions, and skin
smooth with the glow of perfect health.
b. b. B. drains the poison out of the
system so the symptoms cannot return.
At the same time B. B. B. builds up
the broken down constitution and i'm
proves the digestion. So sufferers may
test B. B. b. trial bottle will be given
away free of charge.
B. B. b. for sale by druggists at 81
per arge bottle, or large bottle s(fulI
treatment) S.. Complete directions
with each bottle. For trial bottle, adj
dress Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble, and free medical ad
vice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
CAUGHT WITH KODAK
ABOUT 7 E DEPICTS.
People Who Came and Went Away
Yesterday.
A SNAPSHOT AT THE COACHES.
Some are Your Friends and Some are
Not. Who Come and Go in Day.
Is Your Name Written There With
the Others?

Mr.. J. G. Mason, of Albany, was
among others from that city in Ameli-
Gus yesterday.
General Robert Obear, of Balti-
more, was in Americas yesterday and
stopped al The Windsor.
Harry L. Marston registered fro m
Sheffield, England, yesterday, among
the arrivals at The Allen.
Mrs. Taylor, daughter of the late
Judge Allen, is reported very danger
ously i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. Arthur Rylander was here yes
terday from Lake Butler, Fla, upon q
short visit to his family.
Mr.. John l.. Wooten, of Chauncey,
and friend, Mr.. Charles Griffin, of
Eastman, arrived yesterday.
Miss Amanda Smith will arrive here
today from Dawson to spend several
days with friends before returning to
her home in Gainesville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
PRIMARY FOR CLERK ELECTION
Executive Committee to Name Date
Shortly.

The democrats of Sumter county
will determine who shall be elected
clerk of superior court of Sumter coun.
ty to succeed the late clerk of court,
Judge J. Ell. Allen.
This is III accordance with the gen.
eral usage, and is but proper.
Otherwise there might have been a
scramble for the office in which event
purchaseble element here might
have played a part.
But with democratic primary there
will be no danger of this and the party
will control, as heretofore.
The democratic executive committee
of the county will be called together
on Friday of next week, February 27th.
and will then fix the date for the pri-
mary election.
The regular election for clerk of
court will be held on April Sd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Men who reckon without their hosts
should be pretty good at figures.

For the weakness and pTostration fol-
lowing grippe there is nothing so prompt
and effective as One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation is highly endorsed as
an unfailing remedy for all throat and
lung troubles and its early use prevents
consumption, 1t was made to cure quick
ly. w. A. Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Piles Cured,

By using Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
has made a radical cure for me. / suf
fered severely from bleeding piles seven
teen years, and although l tried every
we'll recommended remedy, failed to re-
ceive any relief other than the most
temporary. Finally l commenced the
use of your medicine, and very short
course of treatment with it has cured
me. S. LEHMAN, Memphis. Tenn.
Price so cents. For sale by Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever wasmade is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated
globule of health, that changes weak
ness into strength, listlessness into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power,
They're onderf in billing up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by E.
J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
NNjNcNMb8tOW,
Our Annual Clean Tn Sale

distinctive feature this in
is
montlsdd
r bargain Weale
that is Marcel Isl
r sure
is 9rr1nd
worth OF odd lots
p moenen tisofine
n ge here
De qean
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Ely's Cream Balm is specific for Mas
al Catarrh and cold in the head. This
distinction has been achieved only as
the result of continued successful use.
A morbid condition of the membrane
in the nasal passages can be cured by
this purifying and healing treatment.
Sold by druggists or it will be mailed
for 90 cents by Ely Brothers, So Warren
Street, New York. 1t spreads over the
membrane, is absorbed and relief is
immediate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
STRUCK LARGE BOX MATCHES.
Starting an Incipient Blaze in a
Grocery Store

A clerk in a grocery store, while
reaching upon high shelf for some
article last night, knocked off box of
backing which fell upon a large pack
age of matches lying in the base shelf.
The conclusion fired the matches and
small blaze seemed imminent, but
the burning package was thrown into
the street before any damage was
done.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Unless the whole mind is given to q
task it cannot be accomplished well.

The greatest danger from colds and La
grippe is their resulting in pneumonia.
If reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. 1t will cure o.
cold or an attack of la grippe in less
time than any other treatment. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
J. r. Hudson and Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Two weak partners are seldom able
to make business firm.

A powerful. engine cannot be run with
weak boiler, and we can't keep up the
strain of an active life with weak
stomach; neither can we stop the human
machine to makerePairs, If the stom-
ach cannot digest enough food to keep
the body strong, such preparation as
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure should be usedg
1t digests what you eat and 1t simply
can't help but you good. w. A. Rem
bert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
n Nora to tie
Garaen Seed.

We have built up a reputation for
handling the best and purest seed,
You can feel assured when you pur-
chase seed from us that you will get
My the best, for we could not afford
to ruin our reputa ton. We make a
specially of garden seed. I ask that
you buy from us. Be certain to plant
Early Delight Potatoes they are the
earliest and most productive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Honesty is policy on which anyone
can afford to pay premisum.
Female Weakness Cured.

was troubled with severe female
weakness for over six months. [ was
treated by six very prominent physicians
without any marked benefit My last
doctor was skilled specialist, and he told
me the only hope lay in an operation.
heard of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure,
and after using it for one month / find
myself cured, and even the doctor who
last treated me now pronounces me we'll
MRS. j, r. FAVER, Atlanta, Ga.
Price so cents. For sale by Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

Millions of people are familiar with
OeWitt's Little Early Risers and those
who use them find them to be famous
little liver pills. Meyer griPe. w. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

There is always danger in using coun-
terfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve.
the original is safe and certain cure for
piles, it is a soothing and healing salve
for sores and all skin diseases. w. a.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Your Ewes Examined Free.

DIR. M. Harris, graduate opticlan
will be in city few days and you can
have your eyes examined free of charge
at G.. T. Sullivan's Jewelry store. z.s.,..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

For clear complexion, bright spark
ling eye and vigorous digestion, take
PRIoKLY ASH BITTERs. 1t puts the
system in perfect order. DR.. e. J.
Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

Use 24-Hour-Fever Cure
for Grip. It will drive out
every trace of Grip poison
from the system. 1t places a
Grip victim beyond the point
of danger in a day. Guaran-
teed by
DODsON' S PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

Itch on human cured in 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
oever fails. Sold by e. J. EIdridge,
druggist. Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Keller In SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is ia great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this Is the RENE
dY. Sold by e. j. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
TO STOP A COLD

After exposure or when you feel cold
coming on, take dose of FoleY's Hon
ey and Tar. 1t never fails to stop
cold if taken in time. Davenport Dru
Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

The safest and best "cold cure" any
where happens to be made in Ameri-
Gus, Ga, Price only 10c. Made by
If DAVENPORT DRUG Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

Ca ST 7EA.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature e !NNAzzzzaS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
A CARD!

have been appointed District
Manager for Americas and viCini-
ty for the NORTHWESTERN
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Company of Milwaukee, Wis.
The Northwestern was establish
ed in 1858 and has therefore age
and experience. 1t has large as
sets and surplus, and therefore is
strong and safe. 1t is purely
Mutual Company, owned by its
policy holders, who alone share
its profits, and it has a record for
prudence, economy, fairness and
success not surpassed, if equalled,
by any company. All that is
most desirable in life insurance is
furnished by its policies, and at
a lower net cost than can be Sc
cured elsewhere. Let me figure
with you. LOTT WARREN.
Office: 3rd floor Planters Bank
Building, Room 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

A wise man never covets thing he
can 1--we without.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

The man who is able to keep his
mouth shut has knack of appearing
wise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Millions Given away.

1t 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 DR.. 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 4. 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, 1901-02-19

A New York critic says that Coque-
lin is hero even to his valet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

We often.see week old women and
week-old babies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

The wisest man mixes few grains
of folly with his wisdom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

G is always in the midst of sIaught-
or; it makes ghosts of hosts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Sale of $50 Remnants of Table Linens.

Not thread of cotton in any of these linens
No tell tale, fuzzy heads of cotton to be rubbed
through after the laundry test. They are exactly
the right length for most tables, two two and one
half and three yard lengths
At 48c. pure Linen Damask, 68 inches wide:
twenty patterns, worth 75c.
AT 65c pure Linen Damask, two yards wide,
twenty five patterns; regularly sold at $lOO.
AT 79c. doubled faced Satin Table Damask,
TWO yards wide, fifteen patterns; regularly sold at
$1.25.
AT $50 double faced Satin Table Damask; two
yards wide twelve patterns regularly sold at 81 40
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

q n TO RIA.
Rears +bs a The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Of .I<HAzIzSx
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

GA - TO III ia.
Reors 4ba - The Kind You Have Always Bought
''ss e &lS&A21zSg
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
Mems Shoes.

At 95c. Mems Satin Calf Shoes or Mems Kip
Tie Shoe, light or hervy soles; reduced from ST. %
At Sl.0O Mems Satin Calf Shoes plain or cap
toe light or heavy solos, lace or congress; reduced
from $1.25.
At $1.15 Mems Fine Finish Satin Calf Shoes
light or heavy soles, all toes; reduced from ST. 80
AT S1.50 Mems Fine Finish Satin Calf Shoes
light or heavy sOles plain cap toe, lace CON
gress; reduced from 200.
At S1.75 Mems Fine Finish Calf Shoes all
toes, lace or congress- light medium or heavy soles;
reduced from 2. 30.
At So so Mems Vice Kid Shoes, all new toes.
medium soes, lace or congress- reduced from So So
Boys Shoes.
AT $1.O0 Boys Black Calf Shoes, light or heavy
solos, reduced from 80.
At $1.25 Boys Black Calf or Wei Shoes,
medium sOles; reduced from $165.
At 81. 70 Boys Black and Tan Wei Shoes.
medium sOles; reduced from So. 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

The female sufragists refuse to re-
member that Eve was sIde-issue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

Happiness is the interest we receive
on our charitable investment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

If ants give us an example of indus
try it's more than a good many uncles
do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

When woman's feelings are all
worked up she should order a fresh
supply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

The pleasure of voice are as pofssoolns
while the pains of virtue are ever plea
SAINT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19

Buist's Eastern grown seed Irish Po-
tatoes, beans, peas, etc.
HUDsON'S DRUG STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-19
1000 Remnants of 36-inch Flannel
cites at sc. Yard.
HandkerChiefs.
Mems and Women's Umbrellas.

Choose of very excellent collection at 95c.
each. 1t comprises $3.50 and s.. 90 kinds of pure
twllled silk in black only; steel rods, paragon
frames and natural handles
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-09
BIG INSURANCE COMBINE,

San Francisco, Sept. pa press
dispatch from London. published yes
terday morning. gave the merest do.
tails OF the amalgamation OF the Atlas
ad Phoenix Assurance Companies. Fu-'
ther details were given yesterday IN
the following cablegram to the local
agency Of the Atlas Company:
Provisional agreements have been
entered into for amalgamation Of cap
itals, funds. assets, directors, stats Of
Phoenix Assurance Company and At
las Assurance Company, under name
of Phoenix and Atlas Fire Office, Lin
tied. The general manager of the
amalgamated company will be Samuel
]. Pipkin, now general manager of the
Atlas. Both companies agencies will
be maintained"
This combination means that tho
new company will have assets exceed.
ing s20.000.000. The Atlas has main.
tanned its existence for ninety.thr.o
years and the Phoenix for 119. Frank
j. Devlin Is local manager for the
first-named company and Butler a.
Hewitt for the latter According 10
the cablegram. both San Francisco
agencies will be maintained. and II
any changes are intended they will not
be known until a letter of advic
reaches here from the home Office ol
the combine, whic. is In London.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-09
F|U|p|NOS SLAUGHTER
AMERICAN SOLDIERS

Manila. Sept. ga disastrous fight
between United States troops and In.
surgents occurred yesterday in The
Island of Samar near Balangiga.
large body OF insurgents attacked Cor,
pany G, Ninth Infantry. only twenty.
TOUR members OF the company escap-
ing. All the others are reported 10
have been killed The company were
At breakfast when attacked. and made
a determined resistance. but the over
whelming number of the insurgents
compelled them to retreat. OF the
survivors who have arrived at Basey,
eleven are wounded.
According to the latest returns the
strength of the company was seventy.
two. The survivors include Captain
Thomas w. Connel', First Lieutenant
Edward A. Bumpus and DR.. r.. s.
Griswold surgeon.
Captain Edwin BoolSmller of tnc
Ninth Infantry reports that Gene ri
Hughes is assembling a iorce to at.
tack the insurgents.
The insurgents captured all the
stores and ammunition of the com.
pany, and all the rifles except twent.
Sin.
Captain Lawrence j. IIearn of The
Twenty-first Infantry reports a severe
engagement with insurgents near Can
delaria. the Americans losing one Kill
ed and two wounded. the insurgent
less has not been ascertained. The
Americans captured 10000 pounds oI
rice and several hundred rounds OF
ammunition.
Manila, Sept. 30.-General Hughes
from the Islanu of Samar, reports tn
arrival OF Sergeant Markley and one
priva.e at Tannan from the fight n
| Balangiga. where over lorty men al
| Company c, Ninth Infantry, were kill
ed by insurgents, who attacked ths
| troops while at breakfast Saturda,
last. The men who have reached Tan
nan say that the officers of the com
pany, who were at first reported e
have escaped. were killed with the ma
jority of the company. The troops
were attacked. while unprepared, by
400 bolomen. of whom the American.
killed about 1iD. Many of the soldier.
were killed in their quarters befor,
they had time to grasp their rifles.
General Hughes Is going to tn
scene of the disaster and will person
ally command the troops.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-09
GAGE SAYS HAY
MAY SOON Retire

Denver, Col, Oct. Lyman J..
Gage. Secretary Of the Treasury, ar
rived here this morning. says a dis
patch from Boulder to the Republican,
and left on the narrow gauge train
for Camp Talcott, the home Of Colonel
Brainard, on Left-Hand creek, near
Ward. Secretary Gage Is interested
to no little extent In the mines at that
place.
Regarding Secretary Hay, Mr.. GAGE
said: well, Secretary Hay is getting
tired of the business. He rs a man OF
the strictest honor; he Is very sensi.
tive, however, and It hurts him, afte!'
he has worked hard, to be misrepre-
scented, cartooned and lampooned. lie
is independently rich. He can do as
he wishes, go where he desires. He
has some very intimate friends, and
he would rather enjoy life surrounds
by agreeable companions and his
books than attend to the tiresome
and changeless routine OF the Office OF
Secretary of State.
II should not be surprised II he
would soon withdraw. II so, Roo;
will probably be mis- successor"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-09
COLOMBIA CLAIMS VICTORY

Washington, Oct. 1.-The following
cablegram was received at the Colom-
bian Legation In this city tonight: .
''Bogota. Oct. COLOMBIAN Minis
ter, Washington: We have obtained a
signal victory over Venezuelan troops
that in vaded Goajira, under Venez-
uelan officers and under the Venezue.
Ian flag, without previous declara-
ton of war.
'ABADIA MENDEZ, Minister of For
eign Affairs"
Some uncertainty exists in the minds
of the officials Of the delegation, as to
whether this victory over the Venezue-
lans is identical with that victory here
tofore reported via Curacao. In the
press dispatches, or is the result OF
another fight. DR.. Silva, the Minister
Is inclined to the former opinion,