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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

Mr.. A. J. Hamil is first among the
veterans back from the great reunion
at Dallas.
James Clarke regiatered from Daw
son yesterday among the several ar
rivals at The Allen.
Mrs. u. L. Myrick left yesterday
morning for Atlanta for visit of sew,
eral days with friends.
Mrs. Frank P. Harold leaves tomor-
row for Atlanta upon visit of some
length to friends there.
Miss Nan Philp7t, the guest of Mrs.
s. #. Philpot in Albany for several
days, has returned here.
T. s. Martin registered from Daw-
son yesterday morning among the ar
rivals at the Hotel Windsor.
Miss Lila Pope, of Atlanta, is the
guest of Mrs. John T. Taylor this
week at her home on Lee street.
Miss Lucy Finney, of Fort Valley, is
visiting her sister, Mrs John M. Ans.
ley, at her home on Furlow street.
Hon. Harvie Jordan, president of
tIe Southern Cotton Growers AssociR-
ton, was in Americus yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. W. Plttman have
gone to Spring Hill, Ga. to visit rela-
tives before going to Dawson to reside.
Mrs. W. H. Miller, after a visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. d.
Watts, returned to Jacksonville yes
terday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
LIGHT Weight Dress Fabrics

glance through this department VIII WV n
you that this is the place to find eXacIy VIZ ND
want. 1t matters not how fine or no" N"' ..e
can find it here and in great variety E''
that is new and up-tO-date to be had' "" -.
lot CT specials we will throw out this "eeN ~ .h
est everyone, Come and see us, we can i''' =
your interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Black Dress Goods.

This department continues to bOOm' W. :"
busy here all the time, We show all the new '""'
for which there is demand. We can interest," J"
in, Examines, Batstes, MiStrals, AIDa''O'"
Crepe defines, GRANTEES, Canvas Cloths Ar'"''
Serges, PruneIlas, Drap d'AImas, SebastOpO'
Worsteds, Henrietta Cloths, Crs'''
Brilliantines, SCiians, etc, etc Inc P''''
right in every instance. This has always O''"
pet department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
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 of
Quite Short.

Freezes ;shefry, pineapple and choco
late, are served at Hudson's Drugstore.
Our handsome new fountain will arrive
shortly.
The legislative race is jogging along
nicely, and the two colonies and the
two doctors are all dead certain of
their election.
The Confederate monument was de-
corated with garlands yesterday, while
miniature battle flags futtered in the
breezeat it's base.
While the multitude here yesterday
was scarcely up to the Saturday aver
age, both the merchant and candidate
got in good work.
The popularity of the ''shoofy"
train is again thoroughly established,
Two coach loads of people came to
Americus yesterday.
Two negroes engaged in rock bat
tie back of the warehouse yesterday
until solar plexus blow put one of
them out of business.
Nothing further has been heard as
to the intention of the Virginia Caro-.
lima Chemical Go. relative to building
factory in Americas.
Three or four big wagon loads of
cotton ere hauled in from the coun-
try yesterday, Nine and a quarter
cents brought it out.
The lecture of Mr.. j. Williams Ma.
cy on Thursday night next will be the
last entertainment of the current sea
son at the opera house.
Not wishing to spend legal holiday
counting sordid dollars (nit,) City
Treasurer Mitchell took resting spell
with the others yesterday.
The Ladies Missionary Society will
meet at the Presbyterian church Mon
day afternoon at o'clock for the trans
action of important business
Americas gardeners are now luxuri-
ating upon green peas and new Irish
potatoes. AS in the case of Spain
''to hi with the beef trust"
Hon. Mark Johnston will address
the people of Sumter at the court
house Tuesday morning. He is can
didate for school commissioner.
The fines imposed by Judge"
Crawford Wheatley, who presided at
the Elks court last night, would have
been pointer for Judge Briles.
The City Court of Americas con-
venes IN regular quarterly session
one week from tomorrow. There are
fifty cases upon the civil docket.
81 am as good as elected" said q
candidate yesterday. 81 have per
sonally seen alag voters, and every
one has promised to vote for me-"
The reserve seat sale for the engage
ment of ]. Villa MS Macy, the renown-
ed lecturer, who comes Thursday
night next, begins Monday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Silk Department.

We will offer this week alot of our soc Wash Jap
Silks at 3712C.
Our 75c Taffetas, fifteen Colors, at soc yd
Our $I.OO Louisenes, a magnificent waist and
dress silk 75c yd
One lot of damaged blue Taffeta Silks grad
at soc yd.
Our SI,OO, and ST. rs Satin FourIards, this week
at S5c. yd.
Again our 80 inch guaranteed Black Taffeta silks
at ST. 90 yd.
Our OOC guaranteed Black Taffeta Silks O0cN
Our $I.oO guaranteed Black Taffeta Silks OE%
Our $I.25 extra fine, guaranteed Black laTs'
Silks, at csc yd.
Magnificent lot of Black Taffeta Silks Whlcn@
extra good but sold without guarantee we VI"
make special reductions on this week.
A fine lot of Black Silk Grenadine dress pattern
we will make special prices on this week. lheyS'
the seasons latest designs See them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Want to Help Others,

81 rhads stomach !strouble all my
life," says Edw. Mehler, proprietor of
the Unlon Bottling Works, Erie, Pa.
and tried all kinds of remedies, went to
several doctors and spent ,nsiderable
money trying to get moments peace.
Finally | read of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have been taking it to my great
satisfaction, I never found it's equal for
stomach trouble and gladly recommend
it in hope that may help ether suffer-
ers." Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures all
stomach troubles. You don't have to
diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. digests
what you eat, W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
SHOPS OFFERED HALF HOLIDAY.
Men Permitted to Attend Memorial
Exercises.

Yesterday being a legal holiday, the
Seaboard Railway shops here closed
downEat noon, permitting all employees
who so desired to attend the exer-
eises at Oak Grove cemetery. An eff
fort was made early in the day to have
the principal stores closed from 8 to 5
o'clock, but it was unsuccessful. It
was a very busy day with the mer-
chants, and while some expressed a
willingness TO close up for two hours
if the movement was general, others
were not inclined to close at all and
none of them did 80. Many mer-
chants, however, kindly allowed any
employees so desiring to attend the
Memorial exercises in the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Her Sons Life Saved by Chamberla1n's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

ga neighbor ran in with bottle of
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy when my son was
suffering with severe cramps and was
given up as beyond hope by my regu-
lar physician, who stands high in his
profession. After administering three
doses of if, my son regained conscious
ness and recovered entirely within
twenty-four hours" says Mrs. Mary
Halter, Mt. Crawford, Va This Rem.
edy is for sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
TO BRING A JOLLY GOOD LAUGH.
Americas Favorite Humorist Coming
Thursday.

Americas people who enjoy an en-.
Pertaining lecture, interspersed with
witticisms that provoke the heartiest
laughter, have treat in store in the
appearance of Mr.. J. Williams Macy
at Glover's opera house next Thurs
day night, May 1st. Mr.. Macy is said
to surpass Bob" Taylor, even, and if
this is true all Americas will welcome
him. His coming is preceded by the
most dattering notices ever given q
lecturer,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
GEO D. WHEATLEY
GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
Nothing Threadbare About Our Arguments.

There's nothing threadbare about any argument that
possesses money saving meaning to buying public
Nothing hat, stale improbable in ads. No limp
to the quick energetic stride that marks the progressive
of this Every section teeming With seasonabe
every item priced to arrest attention and
peal your buying economy Every faculty the alert
take advantage of the trade turns that may again
them your advantage This Is Doth century shop
keeping This the kind OF shop keeping you II find here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
BY HARDWARE FIRMS.
They Will Begin to Close at O'clock
After Wednesday.

The hardware houses of Americus
have, as usual, launched the early
closing movement, and firms in other
business will probably fall in line
about the middle of May, at which
time the o'clock closing becomes gen.
eral. The hardware houses here an.
nounce that on and after Thursday
next, May 1st they will begin closing
at 6 O'Clock in the evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
An Active Week
Among the
Wash Goods.

the news of these bargains gets
nOised about.
10 Pieces fine Fancy Embroid-
cred Swiss Batists, beautiful color
ings and designs, regular price 35c,
7446ev~alld soc; special this week, at
25c.
10 Pieces fine Irish Dimities,
neat floral designs and stripes;
worth 15c and zoe, at 123c.
25 Pieces Lawns and Dimities;
in stripes and neat floral designs,
Sc and Toe, at &c.
10 Pieces of perfectly beautiful
Grenadines, the most exquisite cot
ton fabric seen this season; all
cOlors, in beautiful lace patterns
and styles; worth soc, at 47c11.
Is Pieces 32-inch real Manches-
ter Chambry, embroidered and
striped; also solid colors; regular
price 25c; special this week 16&c.
One lot 36-inch French Percales,
light spring colors; regular price
121c and 15c quality; special at &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Notion SundrieS.

Never have we shown such grand line Of ev,.
thing that's new and up-tO-date in belts. belt bus
les, belt pins, beltings of all classes Anything and
everything you might wish for in belts is to be found
here.
Chatelaine Purses continue in popular favor and
the assortment we are showing of them is immeua
They are here al all prices and in all styles
The new Wrist Bags, with fine gold and silva
trimmings are quite fad also just now, Leathu
of different kinds, beaded bags etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
PLENTY PEACHES IN AMERICUs.
Orchards Near City Promise a Large
Yield.

Americas will be luxuriating in fine
peaches month hence. The danger
is now passed and the prospect is
promising, One Of the largest and
most successful fruit growers near
Americus told the Times Recorder
yesterday that his prospect for fruit
crop was excellent; in fact, much
brighter than at this season last year.
His peach trees are not as full, he
says, as usual, but the young peaches
are the finer for this fact. The early
varieties will begin to ripen in about q
month and will be plentiful, while the
luscious Elbertas will come along early
IN July. With plenty of peaches,
strawberries, blackberries, melons
and vegetables meat trust be
hanged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

Get free sample of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets at all drug
stores. They are easier to take and
more pleasant in effect than pills. Then
their use is not followed by constipa-
ton as is often the case with pills.
Regular size, 25c per box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Yields a Sharp AK.

Millions marvel at the multitude of
maladies cut off by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills-the most distressing too. StOm-
ach, Liver and Bowel troubles-~D yspep-
STA, Loss of Appetite, Jaundice, Bilious
ness, Fever, Malaria, all fall before
these wonderworkers. 25c at the Ell
bridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
CAN FISH, AND FISH: :AND FISH.
Americas Club is Organized For
Season.

The local club which has recently
secured the fishing privileges at Wells
mill for one year, dating from May 1st,
Is now fully organized and has elected
officers, Mr.. Frank Sheffield is presi-
dent, Mr.. G. w. Glover Yice-pres
dent, and Mr. W. @. Carter, secretary
and treasurer. The club has board of
directors and thirty members, or stock
holders. A club house will probably
be erected for the convenience of the
fishermen, and great sport is anticipa-
ted there this summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Funeral of Sallie B1vins.

The funeral sevices of SaIlie Bivins
will take place at O'Clock this after
noon from Bethesda Baptist church,
colored Friends of the deceased are
invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

a GENTS WANTED. Life of Talmage.
N Largest book. Best author. Fully illus
trated, $3.50. Freight paid. Credit gwen.
inc diamond rings, etc also 800 cash prize.
Terms better than 80 per cent. Outfit free
Act Monarch Book Co., Philadelphia, Pa
4-lS st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Torchon Laces--and a Bargain.

A purchase of two thousand yards of
some of the newest patterns of this season.
This offering includes the most beautiful
patterns shown this season. They look
Ike the read handmade goods-al widths
from Il to inches wide and worth regu-
lar 10c to Zoe; here as special leader at
sc per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
A Sale OF
Lace and Muslin
Curtains.

vantage of. There's a ring to these
values that will interest you.
100 Pair fine Nottingham Lace
Curtains in white and ecrue, worth
ST., at 75c pr.
80 Pair finer quality Nottingham
Lace Curtains, in white and ecru,
worth $1.25, at Csc.
90 Pair fine Irish Point Lace
Curtains, full length, beautiful de-
signs, worth Sc pair; special this
week only, at 1926 pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

When you wake up with a bad taste
in your mouth, go at once to any drug
store and get free sample of Cham ber-
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One
or two doses will make you we'll They
also cure biliousness, sick headache
and constipation,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Specials for Monday and Tuesday.

1000 Yards best standard Prints in all
this seasons latest patterns, not over ten
yards to one customer at the price, Mon
day and Tuesday only at &c per yard.
1000 Yards good quality 40-inch
White Lawns. Never offered for less than
1Oc; only 10 yards to one customer at the
price, Monday and Tuesday only at Sc
per yard.
IS Dozen men S half Hose, high splic-
ed heels and toes, IN plain or fancy colors;
regularly sold from 15c to Zoe; only six
pairs to one customer at the price, Monday
and Tuesday only at 7c per pair.
100 Gross pure white Pearl Buttons,
two sizes. They are fine values at 1Oc per
dozen; Monday and Tuesday only we will
sell six dozen to one customer, no more
or no less at the price-the six dozen for Csc.
1000 Yards fine grade check NaInsook
regularly 10c; only 10 yards to one custom
er at the price, Monday and Tuesday the
10 yards for 45c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Dissolution Notice.

/ have this day bought the business
of Bragg Bros. and will continue same
at 416 Lamar street, and ask of the
public the same liberal patronage Civ
en- the former firm.
JOHN L. BRAGG.
April 21st, 1902.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Opened New Meat Market.

[ have purchased the meat market
connected with the Galloway Grocery.
I Will serve at all times the best Geor-
gia and Western meats, fish, etc, and
ask share of patronage.
GEORGE M. BRAGG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Reward For Stolen Cow.

Stolen from lot of Mrs. G. W.
Horne, red and white spotted COW, one
horn broken. Reward for COW or ap.
prehension of thief. Address No, 80
Spring street, or phone 217.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Will Interest the Public.

The Davenport Drug Co. has a dis
play advertisement elsewhere this
morning, and the inducements therein
presented are of more than usual inter
est. Read it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Want An
Umbrella.

to pick from. This is the season S
special umbrella effort in this store.
90 nice quality small size UNI
brellas for school children; fancy
handles; regular price 75c and 81,
special at Acc each.
Ladies' fine "Silk Gloria cloth"
Umbrellas, steel rod, paragon frame,
regular price $1.25; special this
week at Csc.
Ladies' and Gents fine "Silk
Gloria cloth" Umbrellas, steel rod,
paragon frame, plain and fancy
handles; worth 50, at $1.49 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
COrsets Under-priCe.

We still have about one hundred and
fifty of the famous H & H. Corsets made,
IN the new straight front style; regularly
sold everywhere for 75c and 81; while this
lot lasts we will sell them for SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

At 1212c. Very fine Batiste, over
100 patterns, regularly Zoe.
At 15c. Dotted Swiss Muslins i'm
beautiful patterns, regularly 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
These Few Hints of Kinds and Prices:

At 10c. White Dimities in very
fine stripes, regularly 10c,
At 1OC. Solid COIored Organizes,
very sheer, regularly l5c.
'ther fine fabrics from Csc to DOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

WANTED Manager for New Branch OF
our business here in Americas, Ga Address
at once, with references, Alfred Morris,
Wholesaler, Cincinnati, Ohio.
4-26 d2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
EmbrOiderieS. Monday nIond Wv we will will

the greatest values in Embroideries
ever offered before. Come early
and see these values.
1000 Yards fine Cambria Edg-
ing and Insertion; regular price
Sc, Toe, 129c and 15c; special all
at sc yard.
500 Yards wide Cambria Edging,
fine quality; regular price 25c,
at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
A WELCOME TO THIS VETERAN.
Old Commander of the Light Guards
Is Here,


Among the visitors in Americus yes
terday who took part in the Memorial
exercises was Captain William l.. John
son, of Macon, a gallant old soldier of
the South and once citizen of Ameri-
Gus. And no one marched among the
veterans with more deep feeling of the
sacredness of the occasion. Once his
bright sword flashed in command of
the Sumter Light Guards, as gallant
band of heroes as ever fought for the
South and whom he lead to glorious
victory until the hundred was shot
down to handful. Americas honors
her old heroes, and none of them more
than Captain William l.. johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Mems Underwear.

Mems genuine Babr1ggan Underwear
in plain or fancy colors. Never before Of
fered for less than SOC; here In this sale at
Csc per garment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
THESE VISITORS TO AMERICUs.

Are Among the Recent Arrivals Here
= Read the List Below and See
If Your Own Name Is Written
There.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Novelty Specials
in Ribbons.

to go in this sale at about New
York cost. Such as Satins, Liber-
ties, Satin Taffetas, from 81 to 5
inches wide; also black and white,
beautiful colorings; worth double
the price we ask for them at 15c,
25c, Soc and Soc yd.
0Pieces washable neck Ribbons
soft and beautiful colorings, regular
price 15c; special at Toe.
100 Pieces narrow gauge Rib
bOns, in black, white, pink, blue
and corn color, for rushing and
trimming, worth 10c at sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
30-inCh Taffetas for Less
Than Their Worth.

36.inch Tafeta Silk, guaranteed all
silk; good quality guaranteed to wear. A
quality that has never been known to re-
tail for less than 81. IS, will be offered here
in this sale for only CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
Ready-tO- Wear Skirts

Another large shipment of readv-m.d. =.
just received. They are the most desirable 1T :
skirts we have ever yet had The prices ara ,,.,,
the styles right, the make right and they are Of II,
right material. Wash skirts as we'll ae vvoo, -.
See them if you want skirt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
EmbrOideries Reduced.

We have placed on sale about fourteen
hundred yards Embroideries in short
lengths that are slightly solled from window
display. The regular price of these has
been 35c to SOC yard; they are now priced
at 19c and PIC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

Made one day, on sale the next.
NunnalIy's candy 60c Id. Rembert's
Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
MR.. PITTMAN GIVEN AN AGENCY
Leaves Americas to Accept Position
at Dawson.

at Dawson.
Mr., H. W. Pittman. chief clerk at
the Central Railway depot here, has
been rendered the Dawson agency and
will assume his new duties at an early
date. Mr.. PIttman's promotion IS
most deserved, and while Americus
will regret to lose him as citizen his
friends feel gratitied at the recognition
given his ability and faithful applIca.
ton to duty. He has been with the
Central Railroad here for seven years,
and no young man in its employ stands
higher or is more worthy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

Cigar statesmen wanted, experience
good pay, Emanuel &
Station "J'' New York
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

At sc. Batistes, great variety
OF patterns, regularly SIC.
At TIC. Dimities, ali the new
est patterns, regularly 1OC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
WHO COME TO THIS
BIG TOWN OF OURS,

People Who Travel in Trains Back
and Forth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

Sponges all kinds, sizes and prices.
Rembert's Drugstore next P.O.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

See E. D. Ansley on peach crates,
any quantity now on hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27
9lNvNcunlDS SSStt0e>
More Than $4,000 Yards New Spring Dress Goods pen


to
the
public demanding
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

One of those
right on time
sales t h a t
house Ike e D.
ers are quick
to take ad
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

If you do, this is a
pretty good time to
buy one, and this is
a pretty good stock
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-27

There should
be, and no
doubt will be,
throngs at our
wash goods
counters when