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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, aud until the last few
years was supposed to be lncurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and prescrib-
cd local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science bias
proven catarrh to be constitutional Dit
sease, and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Hairs Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitution
al cure on the market. II IL taken in
ternally in doses from ten drops to a
teaspoonfuI. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of tho sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
F. j. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Gates TO OPEN TO
MASONS OF THIRD.
Americas Will Extend Welcome
This Week
THREE HUNDRED REEXPECTED
Session of Two DAYS Opens Wednes-
day When the Third District Con-
vention of Georgia Masons Meets
Here in Annual Conelave.

Americas will be the Mecca this
week for the Masons within the con-
fines of the Third Congressional dis
trict, and three hundred of them will
assemble here in annual conclave. And
Americas will open wide her gates and
extend,them all welcome.
The occasion is the annual session of
the Third District Convention OF Geor-
gia Masons,
Lodges In all of the thirteen conn
ties of the district will send large dele
gRtions, and Americas and Council
lodges have prepared royal entertain
ment for their many visitors.
The session opens at 1920 o'clock
Wednesday morning. Judge James A,
Hixon will make the address of well
come upon behalf of the Americas
lodges, to which response will be made
by Hon. Walter E. Steed, OF Butler.
Both are eloquent young speakers.
Following the addresses there will
be short and interesting talks by
prominent Masons. To this social SEES
sion the public is invited.
At 9:3O p. m. tie eouven tion will be
formally opened and the grand master
masonically received
One of the degrees will then be con-
ferred by a visiting team upon their
own candidates, for which a special
dispensation has been obtained. After
comments of the committee on work
the convention will take recess for
further exercises at o'clock p. m
At $3.50 o'clock Thursday morning
the degree of Master Masons Wives
and Daughters will be conferred upon
a number of candidates.
This will take up the morning SEES
sion, and at noon the visitors will be
escorted to Magnolia Dell where a big
barbecue and oldtime basket picnic
will be enjoyed. Invitations will be
confined strictly to the visitors and
families of Masons.
At o'clock, upon the return to Ma
sonic Hall, the Masters Degree will
be conferred by an Americas team
when the convention will close its ses-
sion and formally adjourn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
REDUCED RATES VIA CENTRAL.
For Colored Baptist Convention and
Congress.

On account CT the National Baptist
Convention, eolored, at Birmingham
Sept. 17tb, o4th tbs Central Of Georgia
Railway will give rate Of one fare for
the round trip from all stations on its
lines, minimum rates; whole tickets
so cents, hall. tickets 25 cents. Tickets
on sale from stations in Georgia Sept.
14th, 10Th and 10th, final limit, 9th
For the Negro Young Peoples Chris
tian and Educational Congress in At
lanta August 9th to 18th the Central
will sell tickets from all stations at
rate of one fare for the round trip, plus
80 cents membership fee; minimum
rate, including membership fee, whole
tickets 81 90, half tickets so cents
tickets on sale August 4th and 9Th,
final limit, fifteen days from date of
sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
A TALE TOLD IN SHOP TALK.
Articles Go On Their Metal This Hot
Weathdr.

1t was long past midnight IN the ma
chine shop, and all was silent until the
rasping voice of the file was heard
81 have rubbed up against lots of
hard things in my life, but this Har-
veyized steel job has completely worn
me out.
"Well," said the lathe, symp atheti-
cally, 81 have done many a hard turn
myself"
Life is a great bore, supplemented
the gImlet.
IA continual grind" put in the en-
cry wheel, roughly.
with a broken thread" added the
steam pipe in hollow voice.
"Calm yourselves, advised the
damaged fly wheel; "there may be a
Revolution soon"
'Don't mind him said the solder
ing fluid, acidly. Every one knows
be is cracked"
And in the confusion that followed
the gas escaped.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

very htihhThaDle OuFt o. DlhIEhotA
About six years ago for the first tim,
in my life had asudden and severe at
tack of diarrhoea, says Mrs. Alice
Miller, of Morgan, Texas. 81 got tenn
pOrsry relief, but it came back again
and again, and for six long years | have
suffered more misery aud agony than
can tell. 1t was worse Than death.
My husband spent hundreds of dollars
for physicians prescriptions and treat
ment without avail. Finally we moved
to Bosque county, our present home,
and one day happened to see an ad-
vertisement of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a
testimonial OF man who had been
cured by it. The case was 20 similar
to my own that Iconcluded to try the
remedy. The result was wonderful. l
could hardly realize that ] was we'll
again, or believe it could be so after
having suffered so long, but that one
bottle of medicine, costing but few
cents, cured me-. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Take No Substitute.
JUDGE sPEER FREE OF FEVER.
Some Improvement in His Condition
Yesterday.

Judge A. C, Speer, who has been
ill with fever and confined 20 his home
for nearly three months, is improving
very slowly and was able yesterday to
sit up for several hours. He was
stricken down three days before the
date of the May primary, at which he
was nominated for county treasurer,
and has not since left his room.
Treasurer Sullivan, whose successor
Judge Speer will be in October, rested
well yesterday though his condition is
still precarious.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
MELONS STRIPPED TO ROYALTY.
Georgia Fruit is Much Esteemed at
Palace.

Somehow or other British royalty
has gotten q taste of the celebrated
Georgia melon, and so well pleased are
they that standing order has been
placed al Cuthbert for half dozen of
the best melons that can be found to be
shipped each week to England. They
goto the head of the Southern Express
Go. in London, and it is said he turns
them over to the royal palace, whero
they are devoured by the Inmates
There is no sort of doubt that a
Georgia melon is fit for a king to cat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
FAIR WRITERS OF TELEGRAMs.
Prizes offered at Reception for the
Best Ohm.

Miss Antoinette Lockett entertained
Friday evening IN honor of Miss Stall
linga ard guests. An entertaining
feature of the occasion was "tele-
graphic contest" Each guest was re
CURED to write from card, contain
ing ten letters, telegram, the one
composing the best message to receive
the prize. This was awarded to Miss
Lena Garland, of Eufaula. Dainty re-
freshments were served at 1890 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Mrs. N. A. RAY.

Americas, Ga, June %, 1895.
DODSON'S PuARMACY:
This certifes that / have used
various teething powders during
the last fifteen years with my chill
dren, but find that Dodson's Teeth
ing Powders are far superior to any
I have used. cheerfully recon-
mend them to all mothers.
Mrs. JOHN w. WALTERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
FREE TO OUR READERS.
Botanic Blood Balm for the blood

If You suffer from ulcers, eczema,
scrofula, blood poison, cancer, eating
sores, itching skin, pimples, bolls,
bone pains, swellings, rheumatism, ca
tarrb, or any blood or skin disease,
we advise you to take Botanic Blood
Balm B. b. b. Especially recon-
mended for old, obstinate, deep-seated
cases, cures where all else fails, heals
every sore, makes the blood pure and
rich, gives the skin the rich glow of
health. Druggists, 81 per large bottle.
Sample sent free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice sent in
sealed letter. Medicine sent at once,
prepaid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Poisoning The System.

It is through tho bowels that that the
b Idy is cleansed of impurities. Consul
patton keeps these poisons IN the sys,,
tenn. causing headache, dulness and
melsncholia at first, then unsighlly
eruplions and finally serious illness mn
less a remedy is applied. Dew tt's
Little Early Risers prevent this trou Die
Nv stimulating the liver and promote
easv. healthy action Of tho bowels
These little pills do not act violently
Int by strengthening the bowels enable
them to perform their own work Never
gripe or distress. w. A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Vacation Days.

Vacation time is here and the children
are fairly living out of doors. There
could be no healthier place for them
You need only to guard against The ac-
cidents Incidental to most open air
sports. No remedy. equals DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve for quickly stopping
pain or removing danger Of serions con
sequences. For cuts, scalds and wounds
Il used DeWitt's Witch Haz3l Saiye for
sores cuts and bruises says l., d
Johnson, Swift, Tex, at is the best
on the market" Sure cure for
piles and skin diseases. Beware OF
w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

Dodson S Oeethinq
Founders.

We guarantee them to cure all
bowel affections of children under
three years Of age. Wehaye sold
over three thousand packages in
this city, and can prove by those
that have used them, that they do
all we claim. We have numerous
testimonials from people you know
but have space to publish only a
few. Read what they say. Price
25c box of 70 powders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Ton't Fail to ~ This.

Whenever an honest trial is given to
Electric Bltters for any trouble it is re-
commented for permanent cure will
surely be effected. 1t never fails to tone
the stomach, regulate the kidneys aud
bowels, stimulate the liver. invigorate
nerves and purify the blood. It's a
wonderful tonic for rundown systems
Electric, Bnters positively cures Kidney
and Liver Troubles, Stomach Disoders,
Nervousness, Slet plessuess, Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia and cxpels Malaria.
Satisfaction guaranteed by the Eldridge
Drug Stores. Olly so cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

II am using box of Chamberlain's
stomach & Liver Tablets aod find them
the best thing for my stomach / ever
used says T. w. Robinson, Justice of
the Peace, Loomis, Mich. These Tablets
not only orrect disorders of the stom-
ach but regulate the liver and bowels,
rhey are easy to take and pleasant in
effect. Price % cents per box. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
seIfishness is the most contemplate
characteristic Of human nature'ye' u
the most common.


Children who are delicate, toYerish
and cross will get Immediate relief from
Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders TO-
Children They cleanse the stomach,
act on the liver, making sickly chlil
strong and healthy. A certain cure LOT
worms. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Sam
pie free. Address, Allen 5. Olmstead,
Leroy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Mother Always Keeps II Hand,

My mother suffered a long lime /
distressing pains and general III ha8s
due primarily to indigestion, Sal
W. Spalding, Verona, Mo. Two
ago / got her to try Kodol. She
better at once and now, at the
seventy. six, eats anything she Fkss
remarking that she fears no bad IYak
as she has her BOTTLE of Kodol Mandj
D0ut waste time doctoring Isyinptol. I
Go after the cause. If yours sstomaolS5
sound your health viii be god. K
rests the stomach aud stNeR gtherA n
body by digesting your fod \
is uature's own tonic. w. a MS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Zine Ooi2ot Soaps.
Mrs. A. J. CLEGHoRN.

See the display of those fine
soaps in our show window. The
assortment is large and the values
are large. We bought big quau-
tity and~got the prices right, and
give them to you in the same pro.
portion. Price 25c box of three
cakes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Need More Help.

Often the over-taxed organs of diges-
ton cry out for help by Dgspepsia's
pains, Nausea, Dizziness, Headaches,
liver co 0plaints, bowel disorders. Such
troubles call for prompt use of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills They are gentle,
thorough and guaranteed to cure. 25c
at the Eldridge drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Amerieus, Ca, Oct. 6, 1895

Americas Ga, Oct. 6, 1898.
Dodson's Teething Powders prov
ed the very thing to check our
baby's bowels and to correct his
digestion. We would not know
now to get along without them
when our baby IS sick.
Mrs. A. J. CLEGHoRN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
STATE UNIVERSITY TO REOPEN
Next Annual Session to Begin Sep
TENDER 18th

ACm Avn
The 1902 ad session of the University
of the State will open on September
18th, This institution Is organized in
three departments, Academic, Law and
Agricultural. There is no tnition to
residents of the state except in the law
In agriculture the courses
have been increased and enlarged so
as to embrace a Short Winter Course,
a One Year Course, and Full Course.
Room is furnished both in the old and
new dormitories free, and excellent
board is supplied in Denmark Hall at
S. 90 per month. Chancellor w. b.
Hill will be glad to supply handbook
aud catalogue on application.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
FIRST RApTIsr cHURcH

Rev r, f Neighbor, Pastor
sunday school $3.50 a m. J. A. Ans.ey, Jr.
Superintendent
Preaching by the Pastor. at II a, m. and g
p. m
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at
Z. As p. III.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

I used Dodson's Teething Powd-
ers with my child when first began
teething and now has eight tooth,
and has had no trouble at all; is
perfectly well and healthy.
Mrs. N. A. RAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
81. PAUL METHODIST CHURCH,

Rev r. l. Neese, Pastor
Preaching by the Pastor at 1888 p. N. only.
Sunday school at p IN. L. j. Blalock,
Superintendent
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
AMERICUs CHURCHES.
Where the People of Americas Will
Worship Today.
rIRsr MErHnn[sT CHTRCH

Rev. W, L. Wootten, Pastor.
Sunday School $3.50 a m, Lott Warren,
Superintendent.
Preaching by the Pastor at II m. ards
p. IN.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
BAKED, BOILED, FRIED. sTEwED
Humanity and Vegetation Cooked
By Drouth

By Drouth
With today rounds out the fifth
week since a good rain fell in Ameri-
Gus, and both humanity and vegetation
is pretty we'll cooked While rains
have fallen in The county, sometimes
within two miles of the city, only one
little "dust settler" has come to relieve
the torrid situation here. For ten
days consecutively the temperature
went to 1902 and once to 103, while it
even now piles up to 08 at midday, A
hard, continued rain would indeed
prove godsend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Acts Immediatesy

Coldsare sometimes more Il VI
In summer than in winter, it
to keep from adding to them "
Ing OF after exercise One Minnfl
Cure cures at once. Absolute
Acts Immediately. Sure cure forS
colds, Group, throat and lung m
w. A. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
PREsBYrER1AN cHURon

sunday school at $3.50 a, IN, G " Bacot
superintendent
Prayer meeting Thursday evening 730
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
It is difficult to have faith where
nothing is o success,

WANTED. Men to learn best tradein
existence for poor people. Eight weeks
completes. $40 to sl5 weekly nNid
eraeYuatea when eompetex
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

Itch on human cured IN 30 minutet
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion, Thit
never fails. Sold by f. J. Etdridge
druggist, Americas Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
cnRIsrLAN sCIENTI. N.

First Church OF Christ, Scientist 8i5 Jack
son street, sunday II a m, and 500 p. N
Wednesday, 500 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Everybody has seen u u
be needed Mark Tapley ~ ,
Relier IN Sc

Distressing Kidney and
Disease relieved in six hNo1rs Rl
Great South American K1ds.5 s9url {.
It is great surprise on account o.
exceeding promptnessin relieving pal
in bladder, kidneys and back, ii NAL.
or female, Relieves retention Of wntea5
almost Immediately, II you wanN
quick relief and cure this ID the RENE
dy. Sold by Il. J. Eldridge, drug int
Americas, da.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
sent by mail on receipt Of price, by e, J
sole agent Americas, Ca,
SAD DEATH OF A LITTLE GIRL.
Daughter of Mr.. Lucius Harvey is
Dead,

The little daughter of Mr.. Lucius
Harvey died yesterday morning at the
home Of her aunt. Mrs. Lille Harper,
on Jackson street. The little girl, five
years old, was bright and winsome,
the idol OF those who loved her, and
her death is sad indeed. The funeral
service will take place at Oak Grove
cemetery at 1920 o'clock this morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
A Prominent Minister Writes
Summer Hats.

:, we nave a smart collection of summa
Iidts' including the rough or smooth straWs
ana The popular Panama shapes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

It's the man with an elastic con-
science that is always stretching his
tale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

There are always signboa9
road to right, but some pretend 40
know how to read.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
FURLow LAWN BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev r. l.. Blyins, Pastor,
Sunday School at $3.50 a, m W I. Weekly
Superintendent.
Services will be conducted by the Pastor
at II a. IN. and p, m.
PRAYER meeting on Wednesday evening
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday school at $3.50 a. III.
Holy Communion at p. m, every SUNDAY
except nrst, Morning prayer and sermon
II a. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at o p, m.
anesday night al s;l5 p, m.
Rey. r. g II. Wilhagna, RectoA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Cromo Donnh1co.

A pleasant preparation, put up
in tubes, which is the most con
venient found. VIII cleanse the
teeth thoroughly, remove tarter
and keep the teeth sound and
pearly. Price Doc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

Nothing is useless which contributes
to the welfare and happiness OF even
one of Gods creatures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

But for the lashings OF our con-
science we would deserve to be beaten
with many stripes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
COTTON MARKET KEP0k
Quotations in New York Yes Z
Futures and Spots

New York, July 10. CONTRACTS
ed dull but steady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20

Some mems successes are only suf-
fieient make them unhappy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-07-20
Summer Shoes.

OXfOrds, OF course. And two or more pair
Tor frequent changes. The feet are responsible
1or many human discomlOrts, but you are re-
sponslDie Tor the shoes you put on them; and
shoes are everything. Particularly i'm summel
he smart looking, comfortable kinds are hek 1
in most satisfying variety.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-01
WAS SWAYED BY THE WEATHER
GENERAL STORMS HAD
AN EARLY BEARlSH EFFECT.
Corn Was Active and Strong and Led in
tho Advance that Marked All
Pit Trading,

Chicago. February 2s.--Graln speculation
swayed by the weather today. General
storms had an early bearish eject on
wheat hut worked the opposite way with
corn and wheat traders who sold short
early and were forced to cover. The close
showed May wheat laGJ9S higher; May corn
lrlf5s higher, aud May oats l cent ad-
vInced. Provisions closed 5@7I5 to 12h
cents up.
Corn was again active and strong and led
In the advance that marked all pit trad.
ing Small Western ucceptances over night
aud some fair early buying started bull1sn
sentiment again. TO this was added the
influence Of heavy rains in the West which
1t was argued would further embarruss the
country movement, Southwestern markets
were not overburdened by corn offerings,
the receipts at both Kansas City and st
Louis being smaller than the shipments.
Most of the prominent local speculators
took to the hull side of the argument en- :
the pit traders who sold earlier quickly
covered Commission trade was in good
volume and fairly divided, Cash people
reported. Liverpool markets out OF line dId
too low.N There was heavy selling of long
stun as the market advanced by local pcn-
pie, who bought u few days ago between
1t. May opened x higher at 6ll4. touched
6l@S and then steadily rose to 62a, closing
strong &dIs higher at G21s162i4. Receipts
were 1870 ears.
Wheat opened less active and steady to-
day, but soon began to feel the strength
In corn and oats ruled firm. Cables were
d disappointing and early offerings were met
wutn low prices. The general rains 8ul
liberal Northwestern recc pts were addi-
tional bearlsh factors. BoIrS begun selling
short ut the outset The general business
was not large, but st. Louis began turn <
strong and the "crop killer again talked
of damage in Kansas and oklahoma. STA
tlst.cal papers made favorable reports Of
the crop condition, but traders who had
sold short became frightened when they
saw the shorts IN corn and oats covering.
The Southwest did some buying here, Us
did St Louis. New York was reported
selling There was some fear that the
wheat movement might be retarded with
corn because of the storm. All told, the
wheat market was nervous. May opened
IA over TO unchanged at I6is to 1879, adN
vanced to II and closed drm at 76Sa7I.
Local receipts We're twenty-siX ears, by'
of contract grade. Minneapolis and Duluth
reported $50 cars, making total for the