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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
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 a Day Here in Americas A
Bunch Of Little Tales Whacked off
Quite Short.

Freezes; shetry, pineapple and choco
late, are served at Hudson's Drugstore
Our handsome new four tain will arrive
shortly.
Not enough money has been raised
to secure that college for Americus,
but the work is not tagging behind by
any means.
There are no more bookings at the
opera house for this season, and play.
goers will find some other amusement
until next fall.
Council has not yet acted upon the
matter of grading and curbing Jackson
street. No other street in Americas
needs it more.
There were no further developments
yesterday in the Peoples Bank case.
Receiver Ellis is now busy winding nr
the banks affairs.
another grateful shower yesterday
set vegetation growing again. Rain
is not specially needed, but occasional
showers are helpful.
Not few of the Georgia veterans
going to the Dallas reunion will stop
a day at Beaumont to inspect the
great oil wells there.
Now that ''ice has been broken" in
the legislative campaign let the states
men come to the front Sumter wants
two of her best citizens.
Fourteen candidates for Office are
now before the voters of Sumter. It ls
a pity there are not jobs enough for
all of these fine fellows.
Merchants will hail with pleasure
the restoration OF 'shoofiy" schedules
on the Seaboard. These are the trains
that help our trade most.
With nearly all the lawyers at Web.
ster court, and the candidates hustline
in the country, the courthouse was
wellnigh deserted yesterday.
The county primary is just one
month off from today. This is time
enough for the candidates to kiss all
the babies and ''get elected"
The revival services in progr, ss
at Furlow Lawn Baptist Church now
are highly interesting. DR.. Solomon
is assisting Rev. R. L Bivins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
QUIET SUNDAY LYncHINa.
Virginia dcb Hangs Negro for Sheet
ina White Man.


Lynchburg, Va, April flames
Carter young negro. who shot and
seriously wounded Don Thomas, near
Glasgow, in Amherst county, Thurs
day night, was taken from Jail at Am
herst courthouse last night just before
midnight and lynched short distance
from. the village. The deed was very
quietly and expedtiously done.
Between Il and - O'Clock a party o.
men, estimated to number about 200
and supposed to have come from the
neighborhood of CliEorGs, miles
away, where Mr. Thomas lives. rode
into the town OF Amherst All were
masked or had their faces bllckened
When Jailer John Jones let the Jail
for his home several members OF the
lynching party made him surrender
the keys Going to the Jail the men
secured Carter. took him a half mile
north of the village. hanged him to a
tree and fired 80 bullets into his body,
which remained suspended until this
morning.
coroner's inquest returned a yer
dict that the man came to his death
by hanging and gunshot wounds infict-
ed by parties unknown to the jury.
The shooting of Thomas by Carter
was the result OF an accusation said
to have been made by the former that
Carter had set an clubhouse on fire.
He had been sent to Jail to await the
action of the grand jury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
SPORTING EDITOR SUICIDES.
James Whitfield Takes His Life al


James Whitfield Takes His Life at
Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City, April flames Whit
field, president of the Western Base
ball league and for many years sport
ing editor of the Kansas City Star,
committed suicide at his home early
today by shooting himself with a re-
vOlver
Mr.. Whitfield was we'll known in
sporting circles throughout the west.
He was actively engaged in baseball
as early as the eighties. He was one
OF the organizers of the original west
ern league and was it's first president.
In 1886 his presence at the national
league meetings in New York and
Chicago and his pleas for Kansas City
on these occasions won for Kansas
City its first and only franchise In the
big league.
Overwork and i'll health was the
cause of his rash deed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
"A wise man is moved from his course
neither by force or entreaty," but the
same often applies to a mule.


For all kinds of sores, burns, Ibruises,
or other wounds D3Witt's Witch Hazel
Salve is a sure cure. Skin diseases
yield to it at once. Never fails iu cases
of piles. Cooling and healing. None
genuine but DeWitts. Beware of coun.
terfeits. ''I suffered for many years
from a sore caused by a gun shot
wound in my lett Leg" says A. S. Full
Ter, English, Ind. as would not heal
and gave much trouble. I used all
kinds of remedies to no purpose until ]
tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. a
few boxes completely cured me-" w
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
OUR WIVES, MOTHERS, AND
DAUGHTERS.
Too Many of Them are Nerveless,
Weak, Pale, and Anaemic,
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
Reaches the Root of Every Female
Trouble and Makes Our Women
Strong and Vigorous.

1t is most regrettable fact, and Ca
lsmity, too, that our women, young and
old, sre numbered amongst the most uu-
healthy of females in the civihz I'd world
For delicacy of beauty, intellectual ca
pacity, and for all grAces that adOrn the
sex, they stand peerless; but it is doubt
full if one in ten can be found who is
fuuctionally and orGanically we'll
This absence of feminine health aud
vigorous vitality ia due to = neglect of
natures unerling laws, Immediate
reformation is necessary if our nation
would have women who will bect me
true wives and mothers with an Offspring
that will prove strength to the country.
For the special weaknesses t. which
women are now vi 3tims, Pdinr's &c, cry
Compound is the surest and safest rem
edy. The wonderful strengthening and
building-up proi critics Of this marvellous
prescription devised by that eminent
medical expert, Prof Edward f Phelps,
Id. D., LII. D and it's specific action In
correcting disorders of the female Orga
nism, are well known to the medical
profession and of the tens of thou sands
of women who have been rai-ed from
weakness and disease to health and
physical happinefs
PAine's Celery Compound quickly
gives the true health tint to IA ow and
bloodless faces it gives life and light to
the eyes; 1t gives pure. Clean blood to
course through he body; it gives natural
appetite, sweet slt and that blessed
cheerfulness that is the delight of men
Try bottle or two of PAine's Celery
Compound, dear suff 9ring and run down
sister Your condition, your family
interests and the welfsre of society de-
mand this eff ut on your part.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
A Doctors Bad Plight.

1.-TWO years ago, IS a result of Sc
we're cold, lost my voice" writes DR..
N. L Scarborough, Of IL 7bsOn, Ohio,
'then began an obstinate cough. Every
remedy known 10 mo as a practicing
physician for 35 years, failed, and daily
grew worse, Being urged to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, found quick relief,
and for last ten days have felt better
than for two years" Positively guar
40 teed for Throat and Lung troubles
by the Eldridge Drug Stores; 500 and
ST. co. Trial bottles free.
The German government will make
quite an extensive industrial exhibit
at the st. Louis fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
WHO COME TO THIS
BIG TOWN OF OURS.
People Who Travel in Trains Back
and Forth.
THESE VISITORS TO AMRR1cUs.
Are Among the Recent Arrivals Here
Read the List Below and See
1t Your Own Name Is Written
There.

Mr.. F. s. Tatum, of Opelika, was in
Americus yesterday and stopped at the
Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Deland returned
to Brunswick yesterday after visit
in Americas.
Fl. @. Coles registered from Atlanta
yesterday among the several arrivals
ct Tue Windsor.
Mr.. P. @. OarswelI, a we'll known
citiz of Macon was in Americas yes
terday on business
NJ. s. De Vaughn, we'll known
young business man of Montezuma,
was here yesterday.
Mrs. j. G Roney left yesterday for
Fitzgerald upon visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. d. Holmes
Mrs George Fl. Fields and Miss
Matte Wheatley left for Cuthbert yes
terday to attend the session of the
Presbytery.
Justice W. Fl, Fish returned to At
Ianta yesterday. Mrs. Fish will re
main several weeks wi h her daughter,
Mrs. HI. s. McCIeskey.
Mrs M. 81. Harper, of Dawson, Is
the guest of Mrs. r. E McNuIty.
Mrs. Harper is pleasantly remembered
here as Miss Lowery, of that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Saved MANY a Time.

Dou't neglect coughs and colds even
if it is spring. Such cases often result
seriously at this season just because
pc ople are careless. A dose of One
Minute Cough Cure will remove all dam
ger. Absolutely safe. Acts Fat once.
Sure cure for coughs, colds, Group, grip,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles. II have used One Minute
Cough Cure several years. says Post
master G O. Dawson, Barr, Iud...'' is
the very b st cough medicine On the
market. 1t has saved me many So
we're spell tf sickness and I warmly
rtcommend it." The children's favor
tie. w. A Rombert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
PARDoNED MAN FACES DANGER
Risked His Life To Escape Quickly
from His Confinement

Risked His Life To Escape Quickly
from His Confinement
Jackson, Miss. April 7.-Governor
Longino has granted pardon to Will
Rodgers, young white man of good
family. who was serving a two-year
sentence in the penitentiary from Boil
war county on the charge of embez-
Element
Rogers was on the Rankin convict
farm when the pardon was granted.
He Immediately started out for Jack
son in boat, Drawing all the dangers
of the high water and arriving here
after about five hours of hard rowing,
during which he covered distance of
more than Z miles by@water.
When asked by the warden why he
left the convict farm in such haste,
Rodgers replied:
"A man will never swim the river
to get in the penitentiary, but he will
brave hell and high water to get out
of it."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Miss CLAW to WED EnaIishman.

Paris, KY, April announcement
is made of the approaching marriage
of Miss Sue Clay daughter of Cassius
Marcellus Clay, Jr., and niece of Hen
ry Clay, the great commoner, to DR..
Goodman, of London, England The
wedding will be solemniZed at the
mansion Auvergne, near Paris. on
April %. Dr.. Goodman will arrive
here on April IA from Cairo, Egypt,
where he is located as corps surgeon
in the English army. While visit
ing with friends in England two years
ago Miss Clay became i'll and DR..
Goodman was called in. 1t was a case
of love at first sight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

"In the winter of 1898 and 1899 I was
taken down with a severe attack OF
what is called La Grippe" says F. l..
Hewett, prominent druggist of VIM
field, III. 1.-THE only medicine I used
was two bottles of Chamberlain 3
Cough Remedy. It broke up the cold
and stopped the coughing like magic,
ana l have never since been troubled
with Grippe" Ohamberlain's Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break up a severe cold and ward off
any threatened attack of pneumonia. 1t
is pleasant to take, too, which makes
1t the most desirable and one Of the
most popular preparations in use for
these ailments. For sale by all drug
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Railroads Resume Traffic.

Jackson, Miss, April AFTER be-
ing tied UP six days by high water at
Pearl River, Ala, the Vicksburg divi-
sion of the Queen and Crescent road
has resumed regular traffic. The Gulf
and Ship Island road, which was tied
up by 6 miles of inundated tracks, is
also running trains regularly. The wa
ters are receding slowly. Jackson's
water famine continues, the pump sta
tion still being submerged several
feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
RELIEF In Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
It is great surprise on account of it's
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, 1902-04-08

You can get no more power from a
horse than You give him in his food.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
dse Rasan's Condition Improved.

Judge Rasan's Condition Improved
Houston. Tex, April IA special to
The Post from Palestine, Tex, says:
Physicians who are attending Judge
Raglan say that his condition is much
better than at any time of late The
wound on the head which was caused
by the lancing of a boil is healing
nicely and he has no symptoms of
fever He is feeling better and it is
thought that it is only a matter of a
short time when he will be able to be
around.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
THIS Is A FACT
which may be demonstra-
ted by trying a course of
TUFTS Pills

They control and regulate the LIVER.
They bring hope and bOuyancy to the
mind. They bring health and elastic
ity to the body.
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Flour and Salt sa a Pound

Spokane, Wash, April Flour, SUI
gar and salt are selling at SO a pound
In the newly discovered Idaho gold
fields of Thunder mountain. There are
now between 800 and 1000 men in the
camp and others are coming in at the
rate of so per day. Sixty miles of the
journey must be made on snowshoes,
The snow is from to IA feet deep.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
A Nearly Fatal Runaway

Started horrible ulcer on the leg OF
J. B. Orner. Franklin Grove, H., which
defied doctors and all remedies for -four
years. Then Bucklen's ArnicA SAlve
cured him. Just az good for Boil@, Burns,
Bruises, Cuts, Corns, Scalds, Skin
Eruplions, and Piles. % cents st the f :
bridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
MANY sohool Chlldrcn ave s,cklx.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in ChiIdren's Home, New York, Break
up Colds in p hours, cures Feverish-
d sss, Headaches, Stomach Troubles,
Tsething% Disorders, aud destroy
worms. 4t all druggists, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE Address, Allen ). Ohm.
stead, LeRay, NY,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Neglect Means Danger.

Don't neglect biliousness and consti
patton. You health will suffer perma-
nentIy If you do. .DeWitt's Little
Early Risers cure such cases. M. b,
Smith, Butternut, Mich, eays "De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the most
satisfactory pills l ever took. Never
grippe or cause nausea W. A, Rem.
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
New coastwise Steamship Line.

New York, April Negotiations
for the establishment of q steamship
line between Philadelphia and New
Orleans are being pushed, according
to Times special from Philadelphia,
and meeting will be held here today
between the managers Of the freight
committee of the Trades League and
tn traffic managers of several of the
leading coastwise steamship compa-
Mas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Schlev's Southern Irlp.

Chattanooga, April 7-Mayor Cham
bliss today received a letter from Ad-
miral w. S. Schley with reference to
lbs southern trip, stating that he could
not be present at the Chattanooga
spring festivities, but would arrange
to spend May / and here. He stat
ed that he will spend April %, 20 and
80 in Memphis and come to Chatta-
nooga enroute to Washington. Ar
rangements will be made here accord
ingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Cures Blood and Skin Troubles,

Eczema, pimplep, boils, scrOfula, eat
ing sores, ulcers, cancer, etc., all cured
by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B.
which heals all sores because Botanic
Blood Balm purifies, enriches and vi
talizss the blood. Best blood purifier
made. Try it. Especially recommend
ed for old, deep-seated cases. Drug.
gists, 81. IRE atment free by writing
Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Gu.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
"Fiohtinu Bob" Goes to Orient.

San Francisco April Rear Admi-
raj Robley d. Evans has arrived here
from Washington and will leave on
Tuesday for the Orient to become
senior squadron commander under
Rear Admiral Rogers, whom he will
succeed as commander-in-chief of the
Asiatic station six months hence, when
he latter officer will be retired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08

''Let a child have its will, and it
will not cry" but its parents will.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08

IL troubled by weak digestion, losa
of appetite, or constipation. try few
doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Every box warranted,
For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
British Exports and imports.

London, April 1.-THE board of
trade returns for March show the re-
markable decreases Of 45,52S,195 In
imports and 92,S04.O55 In exports
compared with March, 1901. This is
attributed mainly to the abnormal
clearances of last year in anticipation
of the new duties
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Clerk of Court.

TO the voters of Sumter county; Il heieby
to the ONCE of clerk of superior court of
Sumter county, subiec to the action of the
Democratic primary. If elected Mr., n. F.,
Gatewood will be my deputy, and pledge a
faithful discharge of the duties of the ONCE,
Yours to serve,
CHAS A. CHAMBLISS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
FOUR LIVES LOST IN FIRE.
Fatalities Attended Confagration In
Bovine CITY, Mich.

5oyne City, Mich.
Boyne City, Mich, April last
evening the frame dwelling of DR..
Boyne and occupied by two families
was burned and four persons lost their
lives. The dead:
Mrs. James Thompson.
Mrs Frank Littlefeld
Six-year-old girl and eight-year-old
boys.
Mrs. Littlefeld and her two chill
dren were from Spokane, Wash.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
legislative honors subject to the Demo
cratic primary TO be held GU the h, day of
May next, and respectfully solicit the sur
port OF our kind and highly esteemed fellow
COuntrymen. DR. GEO. w. BARROW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Coroner.

announce my candidacy for the office Of
coroner of Sumter, subject TO the action of
the Democratic primary on May 9TH,
and ask the suppo of my friends and the
voters of sumter generally. If elected will
40 my full duty in future as l always did in
the past Respectfully.
j, M DUCKWORTH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Infammatory Rheumatism Cured in
Three Days.

MORTON L. HILL, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: "My wife had InflamatOry Rheu.
matism in every muscle and joint, b
suffering was terrible and her body and
ACE were swollen beyond recognition
had been in bed for six weeks and had
eight physicians but received no bene6t
until she tried the MYSTIC CURE FOR
RHEU MATISM. 1t gave immediate re-
lief and she was able TO walk about in
thee days. | am sure it saved her life.
Sold by E Eldridge, Druggist, Ameri-
Gus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Tax Receiver.

l am a candidate for reelection to the of
will appreciate the support of my friends
and voters generally at the forthcoming de-
mocratic primary. Respectfully.
J. p RAIFORD
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Sheriff.

1 am candidate for re election to the
ONCE of sheriff of Sumter county, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary, and
solicit the support of my friends and voters
generally. promising faithful discharge of
the duties of the Office. as in the past If
elected Mr., Dudley GatewoOd will continue
as deputy Respectfully, e. L. BELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Cruiser Hornet weiohs Anchor.

Wilmington, N. c., April THE
United States auxiliary cruiser Hornet.
with the North Carolina naval brigade
enroute to Charleston to spend North
Carolina week at the exposition, weigh.
ed anchor this morning at $50 o'clock
and passed out at Southport at II a.
m. The brigade includes divisions
from Wilmington, Elizabeth City,
Newbern, Kingston and Windsor, mum
bering about 100 men in ALL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Treasurer.

1 am candidate for the office of county
treasurer of Sumter, II elected / shall dis
charge the duties of the ONCE faithfully and
to the best of my ability MY candidacy is
subject to the action of the democratic phi
mary and will appreciate your support.
A, G. SPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Tax Collector.

l announce my candidacy for rec ection
10 c te Once OF tax collector OF sumter sub
and ask the support of my friends and the
democratic voters Of the county. Respect
fully. j. Il. DUNN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Tax Collector.

lam a candidate for the office of tax colec
tor of Sumter and would greatly appreciate
the support of my friends and the voters OF
the county at the Democratic primary
pledging a careful discharge of the duties OF
the office if elected. Respectfully,
j, /. HUDSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
DIAMOND DYES Ssh Ss5:s: a?Rs ;?!Pff iR'
Never fade.
AMERICUs TO HAVE BASEBALL
Local Club of Excellent Players is
Organizing.

Organizing.
rlring of fishing and the discussion of
politics, the thought of the leisure ele-
ment in Americas has turned to base =
ball. A we'll known attorney is head
ing the movement to organize local
club and is meetin% with encourage
ment IN the ranks of fans and sphere
twirler. It is proposed to practice up
a bit and then challenge Alba, p, Daw-
son. Montezuma or any other town
boasting a club. The locals mean:bus-
mess aud will soon be at the bat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Tax Receiver.

Herewith announce my candidacy for the
OFF, of tax eceiver of Sumter. subject tC
the action OF the democratic primary, and
will greatly appreciate the support Of the
voters of the county Respectfully
JAMES Z, CAREY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
For Treasurer.

l am a candidate for the office of treasurer
OF Sumter county, subject to the action of
the democratic primary and ask the support
of my friends and the voters OF Sumter
promising if elected faithful discharge of
the duties OF this important Office.
J. o. MACARTHUR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Earl of Kimberly Has Relapse.

London, April 1.-THE Earl of Kim
berly, Liberal leader in the house of
lords and former foreign secretary,
who has been i'll for some time past,
suffered serious relapse this morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08
Woman Moonshiner Bound over.

woman Woon5hIner Bound over.
Opelika, Ala. April 7.-Jane Thoma-
son, an aged white woman, was tried
before Commissioner Sanford here on
a charge of illicit distilling in Ran
dolph county and bound over to the
federal grand Jury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-08

Itch on human cured in 30 minutes
by WolIford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by e. J. Eldridge.
druggist. Americus. Ga.