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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
THE PITH AND POINT
OF WHAT is SAID
By People of Americas in Various
Walks.
TALKED WHILE THEY TRADED
a Roundup Of The News and Gossip
of Day Here in Americas = A
Bunch of Little Tales Whacked off
Quite Short.

Freezes ;sherry, pine apple and choco-
late, are served at Hudson's Drugstore.
Our handsome new fountain will arrive
shortly.
A runaway horse ont at Rees Park
yesterday converted handsome top
buggy into toothplcks in just twenty
three seconds.
The city council is going to provide
the firemen with new uniforms and
caps, and the boys will thus be- equip
ped for summer.
Bugg Chapman is going to Dallas
with nearly $4,000 in his pocket-in
Confederate money. He will feel rich
as well as happy.
Make other people believe you are
great and it doesen't make any differ
ence whether you can make yourself
believe it or not.
The strawberry crop about Americas
is late, owing to the continued cold
weather. Usually the berries are plen-
tiful at this season.
The local barbecue club broke into
the season yesterday with afeast out at
Schroeder spring. Not man failed
to answer TO rollcall.
That baseball club is gaming in
strength ana membership daily. Bank
ers, merchants, book keepers and law
yers are on the nine.
Col. Edouarde Littleton came out of
the woods yesterday and proclaims the
safety OF the black berry crop. Now in
deed is the country safe.
Only two announcements for the leg.
islature as yet, when usually there
are half dozen entries. Wilt not the
country be further saYed?
The cloud OF dust seen north of the
city yesterday was not a cyclone, as
supposed. It was the candidates head
ing out into the country.
The Light Infantry will go to Albany
via the Central, taking the special
leaving Americus at 8 o'clock on the
morning of Military Day,
Hartman PIlsbury is waiting for all
Candidates to announce before assess
ing the prlmTy expen aes, as ordered
by the county committee,
In Atlanta when o man commits
murder tn y only send him to the pen
itentiary for five years A boy gets
ing purse Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
What! Does the Grim Spectre
Follow You Intothe JOY
Gus Springtime2
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
Defeats the Work of Death by
Removing Your Terrible
Burden of Disease,

Are you still il suffering, misery, and
dependency? Does the grim Spectre
Death follows you closely as the joyt us
springtime brings happiness and bless
ings to others around you? A'e you
still clinging tenaciousiy 10 false theories
ofsphysicians or friends who persist 10
assuring you that time care, and the
use of Your present medicine will give
you new health?
Be assured your pres emit condition Is
q perllous one, The continuance of the
medicine you are using is folly you
are simply trifilng with life aud wasting
precious time.
You should remember that while ma
ture clothes the fields with fresh grass
and flowers, and while thu trees with a
strong life are showing bursting bud
aud new foliage, that human beings
old and yOung-Jrop off in thousands in
springtime.
Now is tho time for promp+, decid ID.
and practical action if life is to be saved
Prejudice and the erroneous theories of
even medical men should be cast aside
when the hand Of death is upon you. 1t
matters not what your social portion
be; the medicine that saves tie humblest
man or woman is surely the one adapted
for the needs OF the rich and those In
high social positions
PAine's Celery Compound has record
Of life saving that no other medici ae can
ever equal. It has rescued rich and
poor from the grasp of death when phys
icisns and their most carefully prepared
prescriptions failed in the work. If the
suffering men and women of ,day could
but see the happy faces and hear the
kind words spoken by tens of thousands
who have been made we'll an strong by
Paino's Celery Compound, it would
soon dispel their exis ing doubts and
fearP,
Paiue's Gallery Compound is the only
medicine that reaches the root Of dis
ease it is the only agency that can re-
move your terrible load OF diseaee. I'm
solicited testimonials OF cures pour 10
every day. Young aud old constantly
bear witness tnat rheuma tism, neuralgia,
kidney disease, liver complaint, dyspep-
sic, and blood diseases are bauished
permanently when Paine's Celery Com
pOnnd is faithfully used for time. Be.
gin it's use today poor sufferer; delays
are dangerous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Advertised Letters.

ANGERICUs, GA, April eth, 1909.
Below is complete list of unclaimed
mail matter now remaining on hand in
Americas, Ga, postoffice, and unless
called for within next IA days will be
sent to dead letter office, Washington.
Bailey, Henry; Browo, w. M. Bos-
vel, MIS-. Fl. r.; Blob, Willie; Bry-
ant, Mrs. Sopey.
C-Cunriugham, II. w ; Clark; Clark,
Mrs. Leione ;Cholia, Miss Scala.
E Evans, Miss Florence; Evans, Miss
Florence.
j ohnsop, Sherman.
N-Northen, Miss Emma,
R-R cha dson, Mrs, j. l..
Simmons, Floyd; Smith, Sarah, Stin-
con, Charlie.
T-Tusscy, T, M.
F-Furge, Miss Jennie,
W Wright, Nitbett; Williams, Nancy;
Williams, Wash; Williams, Mrs. En-
maline.
s. A. SMITH P. M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
A Doctors Bad Plight.

1.-Two years ago, as result of Sc
we're cold, lost my voice" whites DR..
M. L. Scarborough, of Hebson, Ohio
"then began an obstinate cough. Every
remedy known to me as q practicinp
physician for IS years, failed, and daily
grew worse. Being urged to try DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, found quick relief
aud for last ten days have felt better
than for two years" Positively guar
anteed for Throat and Lung troubles
by the EldIidge Drug Stores; SOC anG
81 90. Trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Atlanta. Ga. Feb. 4. 1902.

Atlanta, I'D, FGU 4, 4SUG.
Hon. Dudley M. Hughes, President Of
the Georgia Agricultural Society,
Danville, Ga.
Dear Sir
In reply to your letter of January
Goth, permit me to say that you may
count upon the continued cooperation
of the Department of Agriculture with
the Georgia State Agricultural Society
in all efforts for the advancement of
agriculture, which you rightly charac
terize as the most important branch
of all industries, not only in the south,
but throughout the Union"
Ever since my accession to the Of
fee of commissioner of agriculture it
has been my aim to encourage every
thing that would tend to promote the
introduction of the very best meth
DDS and appliances of scientific farm
ing employed anywhere IN this pro-
gressive age. Recognizing also the
necessity of retaining upon the farms
the best intellect and strength of the
rising generation, | have constantly
urged the Importance of making the
country homes attractive, so as to bind
firmly the affections of the sons and
daughters of our farmers to the old
homestead for bright, cheerful sur
roundings tend greatly to make a con
tented, happy rural population. Con
sidering the Georgia Agricultural So
ciety one of the most powerful agen
cies for the promotion of these ends
l assure you that l will heartily sec
ond all your efforts TO advance the
prosperity and happiness of the farm
ers of Georgia.
With kind regards for yourself, am
your friend and co-laborer.
o. B. STEVENS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
RELIEF In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. y
1t is 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, 1902-04-10
WHO COME TO THIS
BIG TOWN OF OURS.
People Who Travel in Trains Back
and Forth.
THESE VISITORS TO AMERICUs
Are Among the Recent Arrivals Here
Read the List Below and See
If Your Own Name Is Written
There.

FL, d. Johnston, of Macon, was in
the city yesterday morning and stop
ped at The Windsor.
Mr.. J. T. Knowles, of Columbus.
was among others from that city IN
Americas yesterday
0. J. Bostwick registered from Sa-
Ysnnah yesterday among the list of
arrivals at The Allen.
j. h. Semple was among others from
Dawson who came here yesterday
morning on business.
Mrs W. G. Turp1n returned home
yesterday from visit to Mrs. j. L.
v ooten at Chauucey.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Fitzgerald, of
Omaha, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs E.
l. Bell for few days.
j G. Ramsey registered from Au-
gusta yesterday among the several ar
RIVALS at The Windsor.
Mrs. E j. Nc Nath is spending a
few days with relatives at Anderson
ville, going up yesterday,
Mr.. r V. Nottingham, of Macon,
was in the city yesterday, among 9th
ers from the Central City.
Mrs. Nj. Fl. Harper, of Dawson, the
guest of Mrs. r. g. McNulty for sew.
eral days, returned home yesterday.
Mrs, A. J. Evans, of Fort Valley, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
L. j. Baisden, on Brooklyn Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. McElwee, oil
Chicago, are guests at the home of Mr.
Lawson Stapleton for several weeks
while ca route home from Palm Beach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Always Ask for Diamond Dye
TAKE NO OTHER
Famous Texas Eeud Recalled.

Famous Texas Feud Recalled.
FL Paso, Tex, April 9.-The history
of one of the worst feuds in western
Texas was recalled last night when
news was received here of the killing
at Fort Stockton of Barney Riggs, a
prominent cattleman, frontiersman.
feudist and fighter Riggs was shot
five times and instantly killed by
Buck" Chadborn, also a cattleman,
son of ex-Sheriff ChadbOrn, of jeff
Davis county and son-in-law of Riggs.
The killing is said to have been the
outcome of family quarrel. Riggs
was a brOther-in-law of Bud Frazier,
one of the principals in one of the
fiercest feudal wars of western Texas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Death superstitions are rife in the
West Indies. To the people there ev-
erything out of the ordinary is sign"
In Cuba a person with a sore or wound
of any kind will not look upon dead
person, fearing that the spot will be-
come incurable. The rum used in wash
ing a dead body is, however, regarded
as a sure cure for all eye troubles. If
the light from a candle or lamp falls on
the face of the dead, death will shortly
come to him or her who was carrying
the lirht
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion.

Are you weakened and exhausted by
overwork, worry or disease. The Mys
tic Life Remover will quickly renew
your strength and vitality. 1t is the
Greatest Nerve Builder known. It is
a marvellous vltaIlzer and strengthened
It quickly and certainly cures Loss of
Appetite, Indigestion, Nervous Weak
ness, Palpitatlon of the Heart and fail
ing health. 1t is indeed a wonderful
life Remover and Life Strengthened
Sold by e. j. Eldridge, druggist, Am
circus. 3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Veteran Commits Suicide.

Clayton, Ala, April 9.-N. w. Vim
son. prominent farmer. horse dealer
and a confederate veteran, committed
suicide at his home in Clayton by
shooting himself through the heart
with a rifle. Death was almost in
Simultaneous. No cause was assigned
for the deed. but the supposition is
that it was from depression over bust.
ness. as he had been in state Dor
Gering on melauchoiia for several
weeks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Dreadful Attack of whooping Cough

Mrs. Ellen HARRISON, of 300 P uk Ave
Kansas City, Mo-, writes as follows:
"Our two children had severe attack
Of whooping cough, one of them in the
psroxysm of coughing would often faint
fhiDg We heard of without getting relief.
We then called in our .mily doctor who
prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar.
With the very first dose they b; gan to
improve and we feel that it has saved
their lives" Refuse substitutes. John
R, HUDSON
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Neglect Means panger.

DON'T neglect biliOusness and consti.
patton. You health will suffer perma-
nently if you do. .DeWut's Little
Erly Risers cure such cases. M. B.
Smith, Bltternut, Mich, says "De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the most
satisfactory pills / ever took. Never
grippe or cluse nausea" W. A, REM
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
1t is better to be.wrong at the right
time than right al. the wrong time.
Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh after a
else Fails. Costs Nothing to Try.

Cures rheumatism and Catarrh after al
else Fails. Costs Nothing to Try.
To cure the most desperate rheupa-
tism or catarTh take Bot nj; Blood
Balm (B.B B } the wonder of the age.
Cures when all else falls. 1t kills the
poison in the blood and gives a pure,
healthy blood supply, stopping all
gnawing, shooting aches and pains in
the bones, joints, back, and reduces all
swellings. Hawking, splitting, drop.
ping in the throat, offensive breath ant
ca arrh, irritations of the mucous men,
br mes quickly disappear thus m king a
perfect, permanent cure of the worst
rheumatism or deep-seated catarrh
B. B. B. especially advised for old, OBJ
stinate cases. Druggists, 81. Trial
treatment tree and prepaid by writing
DR.. Gillian, 213 Mitchell st. Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and free medical
advice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Bio Cotton Mill for PeII CITY.

Ashville, Ala. April 9.-From infor.
nation which is believed to be true
the cotton mill that Pell City has
been pulling for so long is now a Ger,
tainty. 1t is reported that the plant
will cost about 100000. A $4,000
broom factory is also to be BUM at
Pell City.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Canada win Send More Men.

Vancouver, B. c., April 9.-The ma
chinery of the Canadian military de-
partment has been set in motion for
the enlistment. Of a contingent of p
600 men for South Africa. This is
the fourth contingent from the Do
minion and will consist of four regi
ments of 500 men each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Mr.. STEVENS REPLY
To President of Georgia State
Agricultural Society.
LATTER's TIMELY SUGGESTION

Close Alliance of the Society and the
Department of Agriculture Can and
viii Do Material Good-Mr. Stevens
In Hearty Accord.
Danville, Ga, Jan. 80, 1902
Hon. O. B. Stevens, Commissioner of
Agriculture, Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Sir
The Georgia State Agricultural So
ciety and the State Department of
Agriculture should cooperate and use
their combined efforts for the advance
ment of this, the most important
branch of all industries, not only in
the south, but throughout the Union.
| will be installed on the 18th prox.,
and do not hesitate to ask the contin-
uation of the great interest you have
always manifested in the success of
our organization.
1t is gratifying to note the progress
of the last decade in rural life Farm.
ers have broader views; they have con
clusions determined by thought, and as
they conclude they execute. The best
method of preparation, fertilization
and cultivation is being adopted
Homes are being made more comfort
able and wives more happy, surround.
ed by their flowers to adorn and their
fruits and vegetables as luXuries to
their larders, laden with homemade
substantials.
A future of surprising wonder awaits
this southland of ours. We should
grasp it, keep the line of electric
thought ever ready, that by a touch
the light gay flash in every rural
home
A close alliance between the Depart.
ment of Agriculture and the Georgia
State Agricultural Society," which
know is your desire, as we'll as mine.
can and will do material good.
Approaching your record in all that
pertains to advance the farmers OF
Georgia. l am, yours very truly,
DUDLEY M. HUGHES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
MANY scbool ohiIdrcn Are s,clkly

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fol
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
IN Children's Home, New York, Break
up Colds in "a hours, cures Feverish'
ness, Headaches, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders, aud destroy
worms. at all druggists, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address, Allen 5 Ohm
stead, Leroy, NY,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
A Chattanooga Druggists Statement.

Robtrl j. Miller, Proprietor of the
Read House Drug Store of Chattanoc-
ga, Tenn, writes: "There is more
merit in Foley's Honey and Tar than in
any Other cough syrup. The calls for it
multiply wonderfully and we sell more
of it than all other cough syrups CON-
bined." John r Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Guest From the City dining with the
Isolates)-Are you-er-delicate about
having thirteen at the table?
Mr.. Isolate of LOnelyville (gasping)-
Delicate? Heavens, yes! II we in
vited more than two or three guests to
dinner at one time, we'd lose our cook!
Puck
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Dalton, Ga, April 9.-The election
for bonds to erect an electric light
plant in Dalton carried yesterday, the
vote being GOA for bonds and against
512 votes being necessary to carry
The amount of bonds to be issued is
$4,000. The plant will be erected as
soon as the bonds are negotiated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
$4,000 Fire At Casey. III.

Terre Haute Ind, April 9.-Tha
principal portion of the business dis
trict of Casey, ILL.,, was destroyed by
fire last night and the loss will exceed
$4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
ACCURACY.

Reporter-The name of that man on
the west side who was struck by light
ming is Brzinslatoskiwicz.
Assistant City Editor-What was his
name before he was struck by light
ming?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
"A wise man is moved from his course
neither by force or entreaty," but the
same often applies to O mule.
Pneumonia Is Robbed of it's Te,rors.

By Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
tbs racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. If taken in time
it will prevent an attack of pneumonia.
Refuse substitutes, John r Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
4 Nearly Fatal Runaway

Started horrible ulcer on the leg Of
J. B. Orner. Franklin Grove, H., which
defied doctors and al! remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured him. Just as good for Boils, Burns,
Bruises, Cuts, Corns, Scalds, Skin
rup'ions, and Piles 25cents at the Ell
bridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Old Bullion ION his deathbed)-All my
property is willed to you, but I'm afraid
my children by my first wife will make
a contest, and then the lawyers will
get it.
Young Wife Don't worry, my love.
| can easily fix that. I'll marry one of
the lawyers.-N New York Weekly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Foley's Honey and Tar contains n ,
opiates, and will not constipate ike
nearly all othr cough medicines. Re
fuse substitutes. John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Itch on human cured IN 80 minutes
oy Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. Thit
ueyer fails. Sold by 4. ]. Eldridge
dru 20 list. Amerisqs. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Young men think themselves wise
and drunken men think themselves
sober,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

"Now, Hiram, don't look out the car
window or shake hands with stran-
gers"
''All right, Mehitable, an don't you
sign any contracts with book agents"
indianapolis News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Some dancing instead of being the
poetry of motion, is mere doggerel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

every man for himself, and the
devil take the hindmost," is the cry OF
those who are we'll in front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

The price of liberty is eternal vigi
lance, but the cost of repairs is extra.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

A rise of not only one foot in ter
doubles the draft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Possession is nine points of the
law" and frequently all the profits

Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay taking.
John r Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

9 "a ~ ~ ~ 1E N L..
Reers the . The Mind You Have AiEayS Bought
signature a &rHzAzZ9
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Any man can think as he likes, but it
isn'r always policy to put his thoughts
unto words.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Baking is caused Joy abuse, over
loading, or tight harness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

s Too much of the noise in the world
tries to pass off as music.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

IA man who will not flee will make
his foes fee," but what if his foes be
made of the same metal?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Faith may move mountains, but i
takes coin to move household goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

You can get no more power from %
horse than you give him in his food.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Made one day, on sale the next.
Nunnally's candy Coo ID. Rembert's
Drugstore.
PirkIe Guilty Of Murder.

Gainesville, Ga. April 9-The jury
ley Pirkle. Jointly charged with Harve
Slower for the murder of Mrs. Christi
ma Blake on March II, has returned a
verdict of guilty with a recommended
ton to the mercy of the court. The
jury was out three hours and a half
Immediately after the disposition of
the Pirkle case Harve Slower, who was
Jointly indicted with him for the of
Tense was nut on trial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

The German government will make
quite an extensive industrial exhibit
at the st. Louis fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

'Let a child have it's will, aud il
will not cry" but it's parents will.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10

Danville, Ga, Jan. 80, 1902
Agriculture, Atlanta, Ga.
Evening journal., 1902-11-11
CANNON FOR SPEAKER
Illinois Delegation Appoints Commit
tee to Secure His Election.

Illinois Delegation Appoints Commit
tee to Secure His Election.
Chicago Nov IA majority OF the
Illinois delegation to congress gath
cred here yesterday and endorsed Con-
gresham Cannon. of the Eighteenth
Illinois district, for speaker Of the
United States house of representatives
to succeed Speaker Henderson A COM
mittee. with Congressman Mann as
chairman. was appointed to further
Cannon's interests. Headquarters will
be opened in Chicago.
1t was announced at the meeting by
Mr.. A. J. Hopkins. candidate for the
United States senate to succeed Sena-
tor Mason, that assurances have been
received from majority OF the con-
gressmen in Indiana. Iowa. Minnesota,
Nebraska Kansas and Michigan that
they would support Congressman Can
non for the speakership. Those of the
Illinois delegation who were absent
from yesterdays meeting sent mes
sages in which all stated that they
were with Congressman Cannon