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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-01-02

To Care n Cold Ia oBr nay
Taks LAXATIVE llr0m0 Quiuins Tablets. AT
dnuggintsguiun money II 10 tailstO cure. 70.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-01-02

Do not believe piso's Cure tor Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds -
John I. Boyer Trinity SpangA, Ind, Feb.
IS. 1900.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-01-02

AlT00 - III W ~ w ~ W. w" " Nv
st., Memphis, Tenn, wriies:--"Fhis
fall became very much run down. be-
ing uvcrtaxed With fociaF and dcnes-
tic duties. / caugh, a hard cold, and,
my system being In q weakened coHfi-
tion, I found II impossible TO shake
Of che cold. was advised by a neigh
bor to try PERUNA aud bought a pot.
tie. and am only sorry now that I'D
not know OF Il before, as It would have
saved me "a much suffering. ! shall
not be without II again, as IL effected
a speedy cure"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
AMERICAS IS STILL
COMING TO FRONT.
Entering Upon Prosperous Fall Bus
mess Now.
TRADE AT A HIGH WATER MARK.
September Will Usher in a Season OF
Prosperitv-New People Are Here
and Business Conditions Excellent
AFine Trade Yesterday.
TRADE AT A HIGH WATER MARK.

With tomorrow is ushered in the
busy season in the South, that of cot
ton and prosperity, and Americus, the
queen city of South Georgia, greets
the new year, the business year, with
feeling of confidence and proposes to
aid in making 1t the greatest in the
history of this section, the Egypt" OF
the Empire State.
1t is going to be prosperous era for
Americas commercially.
For two weeks past there has been a
marked improvement In business con
ditions, the result of the Every early
movement of the cotton crop and the
consequent circulation of new cotton
money.
In preparation for this our merchants
have laid in enormous stocks, and un-
der improved conditions look forward
to O splendid faI trade. That they
have reason for this is evidenced in
the phenomenal business done already.
Yesterday was an example OF this.
The streets were crowded from morn
ing until late last night, More people
were here than have come to Americas
in long while-many from neighbor-
ing counties and they came with
money to buy. In fact, one might
have imagined that big fair was in
progress here.
Itrecalled wildly the boom days OF
the recent past when AmerIcus was
prosperous-very prosperous.
But there is no 'boom" in this. 1t
is the restoration of confidence, re-
turnee prosperity. expanded trade,
good crops and easy money.
The vacant stores have tenants,
nearly all of EN-, while newcomers h, 70
are clamoring for homes. Several cit
liens desiring to make change of res
idence tomorrow have no place to go
to. We have more business, more peo-
pie, and now the need is more houses,
This need must be supplied,
Since September LIST, last year Amer
icua has received go, 900 bales of cotton,
and ualess present prospects deteFi-
crate our receipts this year will be as
great. Americus itatll right; CONNER
cially, financially and otherwise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

There is more te ia this section
of IT, Juu,ly than all other diseases
ouv together, aud until the last few
years was supposed to be iucura6le.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and prescrib-
cd local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure With local treatment,
pronounced 1t incurable. Science bas
proven catsrrh to BIO q constitutional di-
sease. and therefore requires conetitu-
tionai treatment Hairs Catarh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cneney az Coz
Toledo, Ohio, Is the only constitution
al cure on the market TITS taken IN
ternally in doses fom ten drops TO a
teaspooDful. Ii acts directly On the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys.
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75e.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
To NV Friends.

1t is with joy tell you what Kodo
did for me. 1 was troubled with my
stomach for several menths. Upon be
ing advised to use Kodol, did so, anc
words cannot tell the good it has done
me. A neighbor had dyspepsia so that
he had tried most everything. 1 told
him to use Kodol. Words of gratitude
have come to me from him because
recommended it.-Geo. w. Fry, ViolO
Iowa. Health and strength of mind
and body, depend on the stomach, and
normal activity of the digestive or
gans. KodOl, the great reconstruotiVe
tonic, cures all stomsch and bowel
troubles, Indigestion, dyspepsia. Ko-
dol djgests any good food you eat.
Take dose after meals. W. A. Rom.
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
NEEDED ROOM TO SPREAD OUT
Annual Fall Feast Is Prepared For
Public.

A lunch can be served in a narrow
space but room is required for ban
quet And 1t is banquet of bargains
that A. G. Duncan presents in his
three column menu on third page
Heretofore he has said much in his
circumscribed corner lot on another
page, but more bargains necessitatet
more room if they are to 0e exploited
Duncan now has plenty Of room in
which to tell of his magnificent fall
stock, and directs your violet eyes
thither.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
All Were Saved

"For years 1 suffered with untold
misery from Bronchitis" writes j, d,
Johnston, of Broughton, Ga, "that of
ten 1 was unable to work. Then, when
everything else failed, was wholly
cured by DIR. Kir g's New Discovery for
Consumption. My wife suffered in.
tensely from Asthma, till it cured her
and all our experience gees to show 1t
is the best Group medicine in the
world" A trial will convince you it's
unriyaled for Throat and Lung diseases.
Guaranteed bottles 500 and $1.00.
Trial bottles free at the Eldridge Drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
His Sight Threatened.

"While picnicking last month my H.
year-old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant" says w. Fl. Dibble, of
Sioux City, Ia. "He rubbed the poison
off his hands into his eyes and for a
while we were afraid he would lose his
sight. Finally neighbor RECOMMENDED
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. The
first application helped him and in few
days he was as well as ever" For skin
diseases, cuts, burns. scslds, wounds,
insect bites, De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles at
once. Beware of counterfeits. W. A
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Skaters Ali Records.

Twioe in hospital, F. A. Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala. paid vast sum to doc
tors to cure Fevere case of piles,
causing "a tumors. When all failed
Bucklens Arnica Salve soon cured him.
Subdues Inflammation, cOnquers Aches,
kills Pains. Best salve in the world.
25c ct the EIdridge Drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Marshallville, Ga, July %, OF.
DOdson's Pharmacy:
Enclose find Doc for a package
of Dodson's Teething Powders.
Please send them by return mail
as my baby is sick and / have
found them to be the best medicine
I can get. They always are certain
and effective. Yours truly,
MRS. r. II. BOILER,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
rheumatism CURED In "a Hours

T. J. Blackmore. of Halter & Black
more, Plttburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since | procured bottle of M VS.
TIC CURE. It got me out the house
in twenty-four hours. took my bed
with Rheumatism nine months ago and
the MYSTIC CURE is the only medi-
cine that did me any good. / had five
of the best physicians in the city, but |
received very little relief from them.
know the MYSTIC CURE TO DO what
it is representa- and take pleasure in
recommending IL to other poor suffer-
eIs. Sold by K, j. Eldridge, Druggist,
Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Cures Eczema, itching Humors

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. Itgives a healthy
blood supply to the fected parts, heals
all the sores. eruptions. scabs, scales
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swellIngs, suppurating,. watery
sores, GO. Druggists, 81 Sample free
and prepaid by writing BlooJ Balm Co
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Men to learn barber trade. Only ct
weeks required. Steady practice, expext
strustions, tools presented, wages satnx ays,
diplomas granted, board included, Positions
guaranteed. Write nearest Branch. MAlez
Barber colleges, St Lomis, Mo, or New Nr
leans La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Lumpkin, Ga, Aug. 9th, O2.
Dodson's Pharmacy:
/ received the Dodson's Teething
Powders all right yesterday. Began
giving to my baby Immediately
and he IS now much improved.
They are certainly fine. Very re-
spectfully, MRS. E. j. LYNCH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

This certifies that l have used
Dodson's Liver-tone for myself and
family and find it the best prepare
ton of the kind ] have ever used.
! cheerfully recommend it to all.
w. r. WALKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
DOdSOn's Liver-tOne.
I'VE Are Advertised by Our Friends

Dodson's Liver-tone Is a
purely vegetable, pleasant
tasted liquid that cures all
disorders arlsingfrom a torpid
liver, Does not make you
sick and no restriction of diet
or habits required. Price SOC
bottle of so doses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Some things are better late than
never and some others are better never
than too soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Umbrellas.

You never miss the missing umbrella
until 1t begins to rain, then you pay any
price you have to at the most convenient
place If you buy here now you can save
&c. and pick from very handsome col
lection. These two groupes
At 98c Ladies and gents 26-inch UNI
brellas, covered with Silk Serge; great
variety Of handles; regularly sold at $1.50.
At $I75. Mems Tafeta SILK Umbrel-
Has, with silk cases; 28iuch; regularly sold
at $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Isle Suspenders at 25c,

Half dollar goods, except that the
manufacturer made these from his short
ends of webbing, and we got them at half
price. Nickle trimmings, calfskln ends
25c pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
A pleasant tasted prepare
ton for coughs, colds, aad
lnfamed condition OF the
lungs and air passages. Price
25c and soc bottle

Americas, Ga, April q, 'O1.
/ have used Dodson's Cough Bal
sam, both for myself and family,
and recommend it to all. | had a
severe cough which had lasted
several months and one soc bottle
completely cured me. have re-
commended it to several and each
tine it made a complete cure.
CHAS. PARSONS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Americas, Ga, October 2S, '88.
/ have used Dodson's Liver-tone
in my fBmiIy for biliousness with
the very best results and find it to
be a good family medicine.
w. p. SMITH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
New Fall Suits
FOR MEN.

About the first thing a man wants in
the way OF fall suit is the black Cheviot
sack; that's why we have hurried In a sup
ply OF these suits IN the new Fail styles.
Prices IS, $3.50, $40 and $3.50. Then
we have same in Fancy Chev1ot Suits with
both single and double breasted sack coats
at same prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
For Renty

Eaa IL. so .saaI house n mi ahd eo
room Corner Bell street and Haxxcz3
Ave. City water free. A. w. HAu1u.
8-9G If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

No man can get at q womsn's mean.
ing unless he can read the language Of
the eyes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
HuCkabaCk Towels at sc.

Fifty Dozen genuine Huckaback
Towels, size 17x34 inches. Never before Of
fered for less than 1Oc. Very special here
for this sale sale only at SC each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
FOr Rent,

8 rooms on Brannon Ave.
OHAa. LfNee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Sent by mail on receipt OF price,. BYE. J
gldridge sole agent, Americas, Ca.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Remnants Of Fine Table Linens at Bc I'd.

One hundred remnants of fine Table
Linens in 2, 3! and 3 yard lengths; guar
anteed to be pure linen; if bought off full
bot would cost 75c; our price for these
short lengths is 45c yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Feminine instinct leads every wo-
man to keep an extra supply Of pins IN
stock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

We guarantee them to cure
all bowel affection of children
under three vars of age.
They also regulate the bowels
and make teething easy. Read
what people say about them
Americas, Ga, Aug. 81, 1900.
| have used Dodson's Teething
Powders with my baby and am de-
lighted with the result. 1t always
acts promptly and che eks the babys
bowels, and at the same time sooths
the baby. Yours truly,
w. Z. TVooD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

tits easy to raise the devil, utoiten
a devil Of q Job to put him dow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
For Rent

store house in Barlo
occupied by Galloway,
Possession given Ser
EIdudge Drug Store.
SO IT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
White Bed Spreads at csc.

Every one are are the $l.50 kind. We
closed out several cases of this popular
spread and got the price our own way.
Tomorrow we will pIa;e them on sale for
the first time Full regular size size, hem
med ready for use, at 98c instead of $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Offices For Rent.

Apply at Eldridge Drug Stores
s 30 d & W I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
COrsetS.
Lace Curtains.

Best bargains in our history. No val
ues anywhere equal ours. Tomorrow we
'naogurate sale which will surpass in
e'ery respect, even our own best efforts in
tne past You never saw such vates.
loor dollar will almost do double duty.
Lot |. Value $1.75 at 68c pr.
Lot 2 Value 81 25 at Sl.39 pr.
Lot }. Value 81 50 at 81 so pr.
Lot Value 81. 90 at 50. 50 pr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Unless man is a bachelor, he is
foolish to talk in his sleep.

Itch on human cured In 30 minutes
b.. Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. ThiE
-. Sold by Il. j. Eldridge,
Amsricua. Ga. @.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
Negligee Shirts.
At 35c Instead of SOC and 75c.

This is one of the best offerings of the
season In Mems Shirts-aboqt fifty dozen
in all, and every shirt was ma ie to sell for
oOc or Use; some are the equal of many
dollar kinds; ali are made of percale3 and
Madras cloth-35c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Possibly Cain put Able out of bust
ness because the latter asked: whats
the scorer"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

The savings are positive. The valuations quoted
are acurate figures of actura values in every
niece of Embroidery is marked I-2c, worth zoe,
we or any other good store have previously sold the
eouvoen of that price of Embroidery in regular stock
is 2oc yard and I-2c yard saved is the most positive
kind of economy. But remember that only tomorrow
and next week ren1an---t1en the sale will be over.
Edgns regular price 72c Sale price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
DOdSOn'S
Cough BaIsam.


1--WE Are Advertised by Our Friends
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

A stoney stare may be expected from
the man with az agate eye,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

Store For Rent.

Desirable store 405 jack
next Eldridge drugstore.
DIR. r
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31

For SALE-No. 4 Yost
cheap. CALLAwAY GRoc1
$50 1W.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
DOas0n' S
~armocH.
Meet Ne at DodsoR's."
DOdSOn'S Teething
Powders.

I'VE Are Advertised by Our Friends
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-31
CASH PRICES OF
CALLA"A' CasHEBY

Watch our adj. for bargains
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-21
PUBLIC RECORDS.

J NJ Welch ct al incorporate Alto Gold Mining company; capital stock, S1,3OO,0OO.
 MJ Cox and F R Mendenhall, as signs half of above bond.
 NJ J Cox and F R Mendenhall to c w Fenley, assigns a third of same bond.
 FEB Gage to the Poland Mining Co, deed to Cochise No ? mine, Big bug dist.
 FM Murphy to the Poland Min ing Go, deed to Cochise mine, Bigbug district.
 M McIuernay to Wellington Gar dner, mortgage on piano.
 JF Johnson and wife and D G Jewett to H Hernstrom and w F Miller, deed to Olga group of mines, Bigbug district.
 W H O Alexander to H Hernstrom, W F Miller and J s Johnson, deed to half of Rabbit Foot mine, Bigbug district.
 D J Jewett to s Johnson, deed O Fraction mine, Agua Fria district.
 WE Miller and H Hernstrom to Mrs J $ Johnson, deep to Copper Queen group, Agua Fria dis trict, and Rabbit Foot group, Bigbug district.
 B Hilton to Scott Supply & Tool Co, mortgage on machinery.
 JJ Fisher and wife to Chas 0 Ellis, deed to lots 17 and 19, blk ?. East Prescott.
 Chas O Ellis and wife to F NJ Murphy, deed to lots IF and l9, blk 2, East Prescott.
 P Boscha, constable at Congress, revokes appointment of six depu- ties.
 Joe Tamborino and wife to John son Myers, mortgage on two lots on Is to l, Jerome.
 Edward Metcalf to F Meador, deed to Ouray mine, Pine Grove dis trict.
 SW Morgan to J D Maclean, deed to Hoosier Boy and Howard minee, Hassayampa district.
 German American Ins Co and Phe- nix Ins Co of Hartford appoint Mar tindell, Horne x Go as agents.
 Various parties sixteen mining To- cation notices.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-21
How They Fooled BOardman.

A couple of senators played good joke on Private BOardman in Wash ington. sEBoardman was giving testi mony before the Philippine commit tee and said the soldiers were not given proper food and he exhibited two cans of food which he received, which he said was not fit to eat.
 After Boardman had concluded his testimony, Senator Dietrich of the committee sent the two samples of food which Boardman had left in the committee room and which he had declared he would not eat under any circumstances, to the senate restaur- ant, requesting that they be pre- pared for the table. The canned salmon was made into a salmon salad, and the prepared food was used in the preparation of soup. Boardman was then invited to lunch con with Senator Dietrich, Senator Beveridge being one of their guests.
 The salmon salad and the soup made of the compound supplied to the army were the two princip arti- cles on the bill of fare, and both ap peared in very tempting form when upon the table. Senators and soldier guest were all helpei equally and bountifuliy to both dishes, and all ate heartily of them. The senators were, of course, familiar with the in- gredients, but Boarlman did not know so much, nor has he vet been told the secret Of his invitation 70 lunch with the two United Sia.~s senators. The seuator- declare the food was very paiaJl1.a. rri t.'' agree that BOardman's -.i-oI. y the rations appeared tO ave vanished when the food was served h.r t the Senate cafe.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-21
PINE FOREST COMPANY.
A Magnificent Showing of Ore at inc 700-FOOt LeYeI--Com- pany Anticipates Early Divi- dends.

As number of Prescott men have invested in the stock of the Pine Forest Gold company of Nevada, in- formation as to the progress being made by the company will no doubt prove interesting. The mines of the company, consisting of eight claims, were pretty well developed by the original owners, prior to their trans fer to the company. One shaft was down 700 feet and in good ore all the way, the ore body in places being four feet wide, and no inconsiderable portion of it running as high as $50 in gold. The owners also had ten stamp mill with which they had treated the ore, but unfortunately had located it some distance from the mine where there was water, instead of bringing the water to the mill. This was found to be impracticable and expensive and it was for the purpose of raising money to move the mill and put in a pipe line that the in- corporation was made.
 The capitalization of the company Is extremely low, only $250,000, and the work of moving the mill has al ready been accomplished by the money raised from the sale of stock. Reports from the mines are of the most flattering nature, and all that Is needed now is the laying of the pipe line when the mill could be started up and the production of bull lion commenced. 4 letter received from there few days since says that at the depth of 700 feet the vein is four feet wide with strong body of good grade ore in it.
 While the company can obtain the pipe on credit long enough to pay for it from the proceeds of the min e they prefer to pay cash for the pipe and for this purpose are offering an additional block of stock at the old price of twenty cents. The man. agement confidently expects to be be able to be paying dividends to its stockholders by January l, next.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-21

Some Reasons Why We Believe Jesus Was the Son of God" will be the subject at the Methodist Episco- pal church, Marina street, on Sunday evening.
 Mrs. R. D. French entertained a number of friends at her residence yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. F. R. Stewart on the eve of her de- parture for the east.
 MT. and Mrs. Vincent of the Con gross house and other friends of Mrs. F. R. Stewart planned a surprise to her last evening which was given at the Congress house. Quite a number of ladies and gentlemen were present and the evening was very pleasantly spent.
 The Prescott Journal-Miner of last Monday contained half-tone of Reese NJ. Ling, formerly district at torney of Yavapai county, but now president of the McCabe Extension Mining and Milling company. Reese IS well known in Flagstaff.-Flagstaff Gem.
 Annual Meeting National Educa- tional Association, Minneapolis, Minn, July ' to II, 1902. Dates of sale, July 5 and f. Return limit, July IS. Rate S6S.55 round trip. Extension of limit 10 Sept. will be granted by depositing tickets with joint agent and upon payment soc, joint agency fee. P. E. Howe, c. P. A,
 Among the ancient Hassayanpers to again renew the scenes of old, was D. L. Sayre, who took advantage of a day'sgrace from an excursion party to the Grand Canyon and visited Prescott yesterday. In the sos Mir. Savre was an attache of the old Arizona Miner, and from that distant day to the present he has been clinging to the journalistic profession, because, as he says, the longer he follows it the more does he become welded to it. In speaking of the new Prescott, he draws pretty picture of the in dustrial progress to meet one com pared to his day, and sizes up the future of this section as one that is decidedly of a prosperous character. MT. Sayre is the proprietor Of the Mother Lode Magnet, at Jamestown, California, and it will be of interest to many Prescott people to know that il Is there that T. s. Bullock. of the old P. X 4. c. railroad has his head quarters, as well as the residence of Mir. and Mrs. W. c. Potts, formely of this city. MT. Sayre received an agreeable welcome from many of the .old guard"