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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
SPLENDID SHOWS
GIVEN AMERICAS,
A Holiday Feast That Stands Unsur-
passed.
A HALF DOZEN OF BEST PLAYS.
Dated For the Holiday at Glover's
Opera House Rose Coghlan is Com
ing. as Is Monte CristO, Faust and
Herald Square Opera Co.

Americus playgoers certainly have
an excellent list of attractions pre-
sented them this week and during the
holidays, and they should attest their
appreciation of the efforts of Messrs.
Jones & Dudley to secure the best for
Americus by extending to these COM
panies liberal patronage.
Five very excellent attractions come
within the next few days.
Monday night we are to have the
great singer, Sarah Mcdonald Sheri.
dan, assisted by the gifted dramatic
reader, Miss Norrine Oochrane. This
is Lycum attraction, the second OF
the season here.
Tuesday night, 18th, comes the Hu-
bert Labadie Company in magnifi-
cent production of ''Faust" with splen-
did scenic and electrical effects, rem
dering 1t one of the best ever present
ed in the South. The press every
where sounds the praises of the La
badie Company, a fayorite in Americas.
This company presented "Faust'
here last year to a great audience.
Third upon this splendid dramatic
menu appears the engagement of Miss
Rose OoghIan and superb company of
New York stars in Forget Me Not, a
play ever a favorite and that never
grows old.
In every city IN which she has ap-
peared this season Miss Coghlan has
scored distinct triumph. She Is one
of the greatest of American stage ia
vorites, while her company has been
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
DIVISION SHOPS LAT AMER1CUs.
Will Be in Charge of Master Mechanic
MCGEE.

The announcement in yesterdays
Times Recorder that Mr.. Frank q.
MCGEE would again assume charge of
the Seaboard System shops at Americas
was read with great deal of pleasure
by his many friends in this city.
Mr.. MCGEE comes as master mechan-
ic of the entire fourth division.
This includes the lines in Georgia,
Alabama, Florida and South Carolina
as far north as Columbia, and Americus
is the divisional headquarters.
For several years Mr. MCGEE had
charge of the Seaboard shops here, but
some time since was removed to Ports
mouth. The fact that he is to assume
his former duties, now greatly en-
larged, is a source of satisfaction to his
friends.
Mr., MCGEE succeeds Mr.. W. FL. JUS
tice, who is transferred to ano 5her post
in the company's service.
The change is effective at once, Mr..
Mcfee entering upon his duties her Q
tomorrow. He is thoroughly capable
railroad man and, as heretofore, Will
keep BUSINESS up to high staGdard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

chosen from among the best actors and
actresses obtainable. 1t will be dra-
matte feast indeed.
Miss Coghlan comes. Thursday night,
this beng her first visit here.
Quo Vadis, play of which all have
heard so much, will be an early holt
day attraction. It was by dint of good
luck only that Jones & Dudley secured
this company, and large and appre-
ciative audience should see it. It will
come some date during Christmas
week.
The Herald Square Opera Co. will
be at GloVer's opera house Christmas
night, while Monte. Cristo will also be
az early attraction here as we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
ANERICUS ELECTS
new OFFICIALS.
At Regular City Election On Wednes
day Next.
WILL SERVE TERM TWO YEARS.
Action of Recent Primary Will Be
Ratified Then-COnserVative Busl
ness Men Will Steer the Ship of
State Next Year.

The registered voters of Americas,
those who have paid their taxes, and
numbering perhaps hundred, will on
Wednesday next confirm at the ballot
box the action of the 400 voters at the
recent primary in the election of city
officers.
City Clerk Mitchell, and Aldermen
elect Hudson, Bolton and Sherlock,
will receive the full vote cast then.
These officials are elected for term
of two years each. 1t is the begin
ming of the first term of Alderman
elect Hudson, the second of Alderman
Bolton, and theft ftin term of Alderman
Sherlock.
Alderman Mitchell has been a mem.
Der of the board four years and now
quits that for the more lucrative office
of clerk and treasurer of Americus.
He will succeed Mr.. Henry S Davis,
faithful old public servant who fol
eight years has we'll and satisfactory
discharged the onerous duties of this
office. On account of extreme i'll
health Clerk Davis resigned the pc.
sition recently.
Mr.. Mitchell is careful accountant
and excellent business man, and viii
ably discharge his every duty.
The council will have no easy task
to perform next year in administering
the affairs of the city. With depict
ed treasury and onerous debt, the task
of cutting the garment to fit the clott
is not going to be the very easiest one
But the board consists of men o.
good business judgment, and they
will discharge every duty to the very
best of their ability.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know L would long ago have been
in my grva' wci tes Mrs. s. FL, New
som. of D ecatur, Ala, IF it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years suffered untold agony from tie
worst forms of Indigestion, Water
brash, Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine did me- a
world of good. Since u,ing it ] can
eat heartily and have gained So pounds"
For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite,
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are positive, gnaran-
teed cure. Only soc at Eldri dge's drug
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Distributing Holiday Happiness.
TEE AMKRIor
TIE AMERFur
COnsOndatedr

This store very busy distributing holiday happiness
to- lz buying public. There's the happiness of
ing theNwanted things the wanted price There's the
happiness of knowing that fair dealing awaits you In your
moneyspendng here All this happiness will be again dis
buted long when the gifts put into the hands of
those for whom they intended Holiday happiness in
the air. from now till Christmas this store will do It's
to add to this general good feeling by serving you
honestly, promptly and faithfully.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
Open This Week Till $40 P. M.
OF Special Interest to Az

This will be the week for the purchasing Of gifts for the
holidays Our stores holiday hepfuness is the true index
real character This of all times of the year the
test period. The Sitting process is rigid Only
trustworthy merchsndse finds way here matter how
low the price. And CHRISTMAS WANTS are satisfied,
whatever they may be- You can getting what
you want for all ages all classes all people here than you
any other house in this part of Georgia We would
like for you to cut this list and keep it
dunn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
THIS WEDDING ON WEDNESDAY,.
Marriage lOf Miss Raiford and Prof
Jenkins Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Raiford have an
nounced the marriage of their daugh.
ter, Percival, to Prof. j. @. Jenkins, OF
Birmingham, Ala, which will occur at
the residence of the brides parents in
this city at high noon on Wednesday
December the 18th. Rev. Leonsrl
Jenkins, of Springfield Mo. brother OF
the groom, will perform the ceremony.
The wedding will be a quiet home af-
fair, witnessed only by the immediate
families of the bride and groom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
Of BENEFIT to Ynn.

D. S. Mitchell, Fulford, Md. ''Dur-
ing a long illness / was troubled with
bed sores, was ad ised to try DeWltt's
Witch Hazel SalYe and did so with
wonderful results. I was perfectly
cured. It is the best salve on the mar
ket." Sure cure for piles, sores. burns,
Beware of counterfeits. w. A. Rem
bert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
THE DEBATE A FINE SUCCESS,
Prizes Therein Went to schley And
Marion.

The first contest under the auspices
OF the Southwest Georgia Oratorical
Association occurred Friday night at
EllaYille and was a great success,
There were ten contestants for the two
prizes awarded, representing the
county schools of Sumter, Schlev, Ma,
rion and Macon counties. Sumter was
represented by Mr.. Frank Zimmerman,
whose subject was 1.-THE South Faith
fnl to Her Duties" and Miss Ethel
Market, whose theme was "Aunt Syl'
Was First Lesson in Geography. >
Both acquitted themselves in the high
est degree, as did the other contestants
The prizes were awarded to Mr.. A. D.
Nc Michael, of Marion, and little Miss
Midgie Collum, of Schley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
TIE MODERN MOTHER.

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-
its them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs, Is manufsctu by the California
Fig Syrup Go. only,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
Foils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was SO i'll that good physi-
laus were unaqle to help her, writes
M. M. 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. %
cts at Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
PREPARE FOR A FREEZE TODAY,
Weather Man Says Temperature Will
Tumble.

If a blizzard does not strike Ameri-
Gus today it will not be because the
weather doctor did not prescribe such
a cold dose. At II O'Clock the black
flag was displayed at the postofice
along with the cheering" information
that the temperature might drop to 20
degrees above zero this morning.
This put fuel at a premium aud caused
the coal king to rub his itching palms
with fendish glee, while the opulent
plumber quit counting his gold coin
long enough to hope that few score
water pipes might burst. Cold wealth
er works many hardships, but we must
grin and bear it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
MAsONs ELECT NEW OFFICERS.
Americas Lodge Had Meeting Friday
Night.

at recent meeting of Americus
Lodge No. 10. F. and a. M. officers
were elected as follows: J. B. Ansley,
worshipful master; Fl. W. Smithwick,
senior warden; B. E. Turner, junior
warden; Ell. D. Watts. secretary !;
M. Sims treasurer. The other officers
will be appointed later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
To the Public.

/ 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 call.
M. s. HOLIDAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Remember that fountain pen al
ways makes an acceptable present.
We have them in price from 81 so to
$40 each. The Waterman Ideal" is
the best in the world.
JAMES FBICKaR & Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Our laundry plant will be closed
down during the holidays Dec. 23rd to
30th. Please let us have your linen to
be Numbered early in the week pre-
vious. New Americas Steam Laundry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
SATISFIED PEOPLE.

Are the best ad ertisers for Foley s
Honey and Tar and all who use it
agree that it Is splendid remedy for
coughs, colds or sore lungs. John r.
Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

We are headquarters for rich cut
glass. Everything from small happy
to punch bowl.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Our new pocket books are handsome,
refined, and the very latest in leather,
finish and design. No two alike.
You will not see duplicates.
JAMES FRICKER & Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Oar umbrellas are handsome, al d
made of the very best material, care
fully selected as presents, DO two de-
signs alike.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Special Sale of Blankets and
Comforts for Xmas gifts.
Special Sale of Table Damask
and Napkins for Xmas gifts.
Special Sale of Children's Fur
Muffs and Collars for Xmas gifts.
Special Sale ofladies' and gents
Kid Gloves for Xmas gifts.
Special Sale Plush Lap Robes
for Xmas gifts.
Special Sale Ladies' and Chill
dren's Stockings for Xmas gifts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
These two last weeks of the year

These two last weeks of the year
we propose making memorable in
dry goods selling. Everything that
can be sold at discount will be cut
this week as we want to get our
stock reduced as much as we posi-
bly, can before the new year comes
in. If you want to buy dry goods,
clothing, shoes, hats, carpets. rugs,
mattings, and all other such mer-
chandise just come right here with
your ready cash and will convince
you very quick that we can come
nearer supplying your wants for the
least amount of money you ever
bought the same grades of goods for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
TO STOP A COLD.

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of FoleY's
Honey and Tar. It never fails to stop
cold if taken in time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
For Fancy Work Its It's
4 Ribbon Sale. now

bons used for fanny work for
Christmas gifts. This rib
bon sale on that account
should interest you.
One lot Taffeta and Peau de Sole
Ribbons, all colors, soft finish, from
3 to 4 inches wide, at Is and zoe.
One lot Fancy Taffeta Silk Rib
bons from 4 to 5 inches wide; regu-
lar soc quality, at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Probably Delilah was afraid Samp-
son might be getting ready to tackle
football.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

We have brought out beautiful line
of candelabra, correct IN style and
finish.
JAMES FRICKER & Bro,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

A man feels like praying when he is
woman when she is happy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Such beautiful collection of ster-
ling silver is rarely seen outside the
cities as that now displayed at Frick-
er's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
For Rent.

room house on Barlow st. Ad-
dress p. o. Box. 131.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
Our Annual
Reduction Clothing Sal

is ON.
80 Mems Suits, worth
500, now on sale at Z.
80 ITEMS all-wOoI suits,
worth $50, at AIS.
80 Mems suits, worth
9 90; here now at 6.5o.
Big line Boys suits at
75c to $50.
ITEMS Overcoats at $50,
500, $50.
Ladies' Capes and jack
cts SOC 10 81. 90.
ChiIdren's CIoaks soc
TO $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

For Christmas toys, nicknacks, fir
go to Galloway Grocery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15
Americus Cotton Market.

AMERIoUs, Ga, Dec. 18th, 1901.
Received yesterday, . 2J3 bales
Received previously, ......23. 1873 8
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-12-15

Total receipts to date, H.. 90, ST. bales
We quote the market as follows:
Good Middling. .......... Y @8 cts.
Middling, Observation-Disclosures. 7s or cts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26
Cost of Putting out Fires.

The cost OF the New York City fire
department, the efficiency Of which is
unchallenged, Is $3,50O,000, and 1t is
a somewhat curious circumstance that
the Increased cost Of the department,
made necessary by Albany legisla-
ton for the most part, has been since
consolidation almost exactly $100. 900
a year. In 1898 the department cost
S3,20O,00O. In 1899 1t was $4,000. O0O
In 1900 it was $3,4O0,0OO, and the ap-
preparation for this year is $500, 900.
the demands upon the department in
creasing, Of course. as the population
in the city enlarges, and fires multiply.
Chicago, which has suffered more
severely from great confiagration
than any other large American city,
expends $1,500,000 a year for the
maintenance of it's fire department.
and Boston. which has suffered Sc
verely in the same direction, though
very much less populous and a much
more compact city than Chicago, ex-
ponds s1,200,0O0. In fact, it has come
to be accepted as an axiom among
flre department officials that those
cities which have suffered most from
fires are the ones which make the
most liberal provision for their de-
partments. while those cities which
have not suffered seriously do not pro-
vide much for fire protection.
Southern cities generally spend lit
tie on their fire service, and 1t has
been found generally that the ratio OF
cost increases as the population be
comes more compact. In respect to
celebrity in responding to fire alarms
some western cities. notably Kansas
City. have made good records. but
none of them compares favorably with
New York either for speed or efficien
cy.--New York Sun.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26
PEARLS OF THOUGHT

| sloth and silence are FOOLS virtues.
| Franklin.
Above all things reverence yourself.
-Pythagoras.
The villains censure is extorted
| praise.-Pope.
Praise undeserved is satire in dis
| guise.-
Let him who would move the world
first move himself.-Socrates.
If you want enemies, excel others;
| if friends let others excel you.-Col-
| ton.
Philosophy, II rightly defined, is
nothing but the love of WISDOM
Cicero.
The men of the past had convictions,
while the moderns have only opinions.
H. Heine.
He who lives only to benefit himself
confers on the world benefit when he
dies.-Terullian.
The integrity of men is to be meas
ured by their conduct, not by their pro-
RESPONSIBILITIES.
The higher we arise, the more iso-
lated we become; all elevations are
COLLIDE Bouifflers.
Calumny would soon starve and die
of itself if nobody took 1t in and gave
it lodging.-Leighton
The injuries we do and those we
suffer are seldom weighed in the same
balance.-C. Simmons.
The flower that We do not pluck Is
the only one that never loses its beauty
or its fragrance.-W r. Alger.
Silence never shows itself to so great
an advantage as when it is made the
reply to calumny and defamation.-Ad-
olson.
Consolation indiscreetly pressed up
on us when we are suffering under
affection only serves to increase our
pain and render our grief more poig-
nant.-Rousseau
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26
nxou ao mol no ONT often to dinner.

"You do not go out often to dinner,
Mrs. Waddington?" mo. don't think
the best dinner on earth Is sufficlent
compensation for making ones self
agreeable for three hours at stretch"
Chicago Record.
Rugby-Our landlady Is one OF the
most expert calculators In town. VII
kins-Is she? Rugby-Yep. We had
beans for dinner to-day, and she asked
me how many l would have.-Cleve-
land plain Dealer
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26

DO you think that all matches are
made in heaven?" Eyes; except those
made at the seashore. Judge.
Aren't you giving your boy dancing
lessons at q very young age7" But
we intend him for the army."-Life.
Poak-The way of the transgressor
Is hard. Joak--True; but the trouble is,
it's generally hard on somebody else.-
Truth.
Friend-Do you always wait for In
SEPARATION before you write poem
Authorize. l always need ten dol.
lars.-Somerville Journal
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26
OUR MEN IN BLUE.
Very Different from Those of tho OLD
Worlds Armies.

Very Different from Those of tho Old
Worlds Armies.
1t will not hurt the feelings OF the
American people to learn from recent
dispatches of a London newspaper that
the European troops in China felt
great relief at the withdrawal of the
American forces, the latter, tits stat
ed, being too free and easy in their
ways to conform to the military ell
quette of the Old World fighting men,
Neither need any one believe that
there should be stricter discipline in
the American army, martinez rule
which would make of our soldiers the
things of pipeclay and goosestep to
which European enlisted men have
been reduced. The American soldier
has all the discipline necessary to
good campaigning and superb fighting.
He will obey his superior officer to
the death. The more perilous the
position the more certain is his obedi-
ence and answering. faithfulness.
And thanks to the fact that the
American soldier is not drilled and
browbeaten into uniformed machine,
he is capable of thinking for himself
on occasion. In the event of heavy
loss of officers in action our troops do
not become like flock of panic
stricken sheep, which is the condition
reached by European soldiers In such
contingency. American enlisted
men have an initiative and an indivi.
dual aggressiveness which prevent
this decentralization. They fight with
personal intelligence. Their non.com-
missioned officers take the places of
the commissioned officers who may
be killed in hot fight. Their enlisted
men in the ranks rise to the demands
of the crisis. They fight their way
out, instead of surrendering because
they are offlcer-less.
The American soldier is a free and
easy soldier, but the world hasn't his
equal as good soldier. Let's be con-
tent with him, allowing Europe to
make automata out of her fighting
material. Good, scrappy, alert, self
respecting men make the ideal soldier.
And that's the sort of man the Ameri-
can soldier is allowed to remain, no
matter how long he may serve Old
Glory in the fleld.-St. Louis Republic,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26
81 love to have YOU como and see SIS

tNfO " h6Nt wv Soh1o anu ccc Slsr
ter. Mr.. Tompkins." "Why, Dickie p
"'Cause she never likes that candy you
bring her, an gives It to me."-Chicago
Record.
Fisher-Do you believe In heredity I
Mann-Sure. Many time l have no
ticed that when a man wns rich his
son had the same trait-Cincinnati
Inquirer.
Miss Wabash-So you come froE
Boston, do you? That's where every.
body Is SO cultured, isn't It? Miss Bea-
constreete-No; cultivated.-Somerv
Journal.
Mrs. Spooner-Charles, do you think
you would ever marry again? Mi
Spooner-What, after having lived will
you for ten years? Neverl Mrs. Spoon
err would give something handsome If
she only knew just what he meant by
that.-London Figaro.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26
BALLOON Asconsienist Killed.

balloon asoentonist was recently Ellet
While making one Of his daring trips. Life 4
zoo valuable to tribe with in fool-harly ad-
ventures. 1t Is better to employ ourselves in
peaceful pursuits where we may be secure
DO good old age. The best means Of psomot-
ing health is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
This medicine cures dyspepsia, indigestion,
constipation, fatulsncy and insomnia. Be
sure to try 1t. 3
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26

B. B, D. Botanic Blood Balm) cures all Skin
eruptions, itching humors, eczema, watery
blissers, scabs, scales, fostering sores, boils
carbuncles; heals every sore by giving q
healthy blood supply to the skin. Cures old
deep-seated cases after all else fails. Drug
gists, 81. Describe symptoms and treatment
sent free and prepaid by writing DR.. Gillian,
II Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26

". H. Griffin, Jackson, Michigan. writes
Suffered with Catarrh for fifteen years.
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by
Druggists, 75c.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-07-26

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right CAsoARETs help nature,
cure you without q grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you Just 10
cARETs Candy Csthartic, the genuine put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has D. c. G
stamped on IL. Beware of limitations.