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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
A PRETTY JUNE WEDDING THIS.
Engagement of Popular Couple Is
Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Glover an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Eugenia, to Mr.. Oh Mas
see Jr. the wedding to occur late in
June. The announcement of the en-
gagement of these young people,
prominent alike in social circles of
Americus and Macon, will be received
with pleasurable interest among a host
of friends and their marriage will be
an occasion of greatest prominence in
the society of Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Agents "Oficial Life of Talmage
the noted Clergyman. Highest Au-
thorship. Extraordinary terms, $40
per day, freight paid, credit given,
Outfit free. Avoid fictitious firms.
Address National Publishing Com
pany, Established 1850 Lakeside
Building, Chicago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
Keller IN Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
1t is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE
div. Sold by Z. j. .Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
WILL BUILD A HOME IN LECTION.
Another Pretty Residence In Prospect
There.

Lection, one of Americas prettiest
suburbs, will soon boast another beau
tiful home. Mr., Will Dudley has pur-
chased desirable lot near the old T,
E. Burke place and, it is said, will
build a pretty residence there this sum
mer. A number Of handsome homes
have been built in Lection within the
past year or two, and Lee street extern
sion will soon present a continuous
double row of suburban homes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
What Thin Folks Need.

Is greater power of digesting and
assimilating food. For them DIR. Kings
New Life Pills work wonders. They
tone and regulate the digestive organs,
gently expel all poisons from the system,
enrich the blood, improve appetite,
make healthy flesh. Only 25cat E, J,
Eldridge drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
Wants Others to Know.

ST have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liver
and they are all right. am glad to in
dorse them for I think when we find a
good thing we ought to let others know
it," writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, I'll.
They never grippe or distress. Sure,
safe pills. W. A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
If man says only what he thinks
he is not likely to be a great taIker.
Travelling is Dangerous.

Constant motion jars the kidneys
which are kept in place in the body by
delicate attachments. This is the reason
that travellers, trainmen, street car men,
teamsters and all who drive very much
suffer from kidney disease in some form.
Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the
kidneys and cures all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. Geo. Fl. Hausan.
locomotive engineer, Lima, o., writes,
Constant vibration of the engine caus-
ed me great deal of trouble with my kid
neys, and got no relief until l used
Foley Kidney Cure" John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

"MYSTIC CURE" for RHEUMA-
TISM and Neuralgia radically cures
in l to 8 days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents,
Sold by E. J. Eldr1dge druggist
Americus. Ga. 8
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Worth 800. to you to cure child
water during sleep ti-Diuretic"
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by h.
J. EIdridge, druggist,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Itch on human cured in 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by E. J.. Eldridge,
druggist, Americas Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
A Revelation.

If you will make inquiry it will be a
revelation to you how many succumb to
kidney or bladder troubles in one form
or another. If the patient is not beyond
medical aid, Foley's Kidney Cure will
cure. It never disappoints. John r.
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

You can't believe everything woman
says who compliments another on her
beauty,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade. Here is
Your chance, only eight weeks requir-
ed, steady practice, expert instructions,
tools presented, wages Saturdays,
diplomas granted, positions guaran-
teed. Write nearest Branch, Moler
Barber Colleges, New Orleans, La. or
st. Louie, Mo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

If kissing were disease all young
doctora would lean towards home
opathy,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Not infrequently hewedding ring is
a circle that squares the debts of poor
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Probably some men lie to you be-
cause they think too much of You to
tell the truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

A wise man knows the value of
silence when a child begins to cross
examine him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Water will not extinguish the spark
OF love-and it takes something strong
er to scent the breath of suspicion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Rain falls alike upon the just and the
unjust, but the latter use it as q chaser.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

The more some people explain the
deeper they get into hot water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

FOIeY,S Kidney Cure
makes kidneys aud bladder right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Love may make the world go round,
but money helps to push it along.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

In street car, politeness is a thin
some men will not stand for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Nine times out of a possible ten a
proud spirit in woman is mistaken
for O sour disposition,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

A mans conscience is more elastic
than his suspenders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

g IA - 70 e. IL Il e..
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
''s1 Of &<Nzz1eNs1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

g "a - a. - "a = "A.
Bears the p The Kind You Have Always }ougl.
signature "a &4NzAlZmx
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

In distance of 300 yards on Lee
street. one of the principal residence
thoroughfares, the health officer yes
terday found sixteen penned hogs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-20

Judge Charles r. Crisp went to
Dawson yesterday to preside in the
City Court there for Judge JIG. Parks
in cases wherein the latter was dis
qualified,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-03-08

Why Old Flats and Houses Don't Rent.
Real estate men and owners should
not overlook the fact that the Lake
View Gas Fixture Company, 233 Lin.
coin avenue, Telephone North 7Gs, re-
finish o,1 chandeliers paking tbem
equal to Lsw ut very small cost. Ir
many cases aiier expanding money 70,
calcimining or papering, the chandeliers
are left In the same dirty, hy-specked
condition as before, and are not in
keeping with the new decorations,
thereby spelling that which has been
done. when Mt very small cost the
chandeliers. brackets, etc, can be re
finished equal to new. We refinish In
all the latest colors, such as polished
brass, gilt, rich gilt, old copper, polish
cd copper. oxidized copper, silver and
gold.
We are also makers Of fine line OF
gas fixtures at prices to suit the times
Call up North 788. Our agent viii
call and estimate.
LAKE VIEW GAS FIXTURE CO..
- Lineels svsauA 0hieaGA
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Possible Only In Enaland.

A village clergyman was examining
HIS Sunday school children In Scrip
ture, and the text, THE eagle fluttcr-
eth over her young" came up for elu-
cidation. Have any of you seen an
eagle?" asked the vicar.
There was silence for a while,
until one little mite ventured to put up
her hand.
And where did you see an eagle?"
"Blackpool," replied the child.
That's right" acknowledged the vi
car. thinking, perhaps. that at Black
pool-where he had never been-there
was a geological garden. How did
you know it was an eagle?'
no answer
did anyone tell you that 1t was an
eagle?"
Again a negative shake.
Come, how did you know"
please, sir, there was lot of She
gulls. so | thought there must be a
hegull, tco.'-Stray Stories.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
sunday New,paper's Real Use.

One copy of the Sunday Post will
furnish more warmth than an over
coat. Several sheets OF paper. pinned
to the inside OF mans or boys vest
before putting II on. and another part
of several thic,ncsses worn under the
vest wnen going out into the cold.
will take the place of an overcoat to
the poor man who has none, and will
furnish as much warmth.
Many poor families have not had
bed clothing enough in winter to pro-
tect them from cold during extremely
cold nights. Such families can make
themselves perfectly comfortable by
spreading three or four newspapers
between the soant bed clothing they
have. They will be agreeably sur
prised to find that the papers are
equal to the Heaviest blanket in eX-
cluding the sold. II people generally
understood the merits of this simple
remedy. and practiced it, there would
be less sickness and fewer cases Of
consumption.--Wash Post
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
s'lf,

wonder n 'twouid matter much
IL some day should fold my hands
And never more task should touch
So long as In the glass the sands
Should run for mel wonder would
The world be just as fair and soodI
II some day should stay my feet
That know the path OF duty plain.
And selfish, wander from the heat.
The hurts OF soul. the cries OF pain.
And pampcr self In solitude
Would be missed for my lost goodg
II should some day steel my heart
To answer neither plead nor prayer.
Refuse TO do my little part.
or my best good refuse to share
With some one who was sick and poor:
Dc deaf to cries outside my door
Would all these count for very much?
or would some little place In life
lie ycnrning for soothing touch
To calm the rcstlcrrncss OF rtrifcg
Would some one miss me II I stayed.
or from the path OF duty straycd:
I need no answer TO my thought
No one need tell me aye or may:
The answer comes unbid. unsought-
II In to live from day to day
As 'twcrc the last with God In sight.
And love and kindness infinite.
IS. u. McManus In the Rams Horn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
sAaAc,TY OF THE ANT.
Incident That Proves Existence Of
ReAEoniru Powers.

V0AlCHtU9 Fo"cFb.
An Interesting demonstration OF the
intelligence OF the ant was made by
a student In the biological department
of the University OF Pennsylvania re.
Gently. The young man constructed
a roadway. two feet In length. OF
metal. and divided this into two paral-
lei paths. separated by high par,!.
lion. One OF the paths he painted
red and the other blue: and nt their
end. In plain view. he put morsei Of
rich cake. Then he set nm ant ut the
beginning OF the roadway. The ant
at once made for the cake over the
red path. whcrcupon the student
turned on u lamp under his mcchan.
ifm and heated the path to nn uncom.
Portable degree. The ant kept on, and
finniiy secured the cake. hut on It's re-.
turn II must have told Itself that II
had had n mighty uncomfortable jour
rcy. Several hours later the student
brought II out again. another morsei OF
cake being set nt the end OF the road.
way. The ant thought n moment. and
then started for the cake over the bluo
path. II remembered that the red one
had been hot. To prove still moro
conciusivciy that II remembered. the
student next blocked up IL blue
rath. whcrcupon the ant did without
the cake rather than venture after Il
by the red onc.-Philadclphia Record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
oa.Iinn Away.


Sailing away with the WiHd abean.
And the wide. wide sea before;
saliins away in lovers dream
To the port OF the golden shore;
Idle hands on the ruddsr bands.
Hope In the sunrise tstr,
And the hearts az Hight as the sea bird
white
Anoat In the morning air.
Love. In the dawn OF that far-or time.
Did you guess OF the weary way
pearest when life seemed summer
rhyme
c"ale NE tell wheEs We went astrayr
Silent tears through the coming years.
Darkness for you and me.
Ana doubt and dread Of the wilds ahead
seh ehiil as We sailed a-sea-
Sailing ashore with waning wind
on the glass OF a dreaming tide.
Leaving the dark OF the deep behind
For the light Of the other side:
LOOSEN hands from the FuddeE bancs'
All. To the margin foam
Comes breath OF land DER the golden
sand.
oh, sweet Is our welcome home.
William Woodward tn Chambers Jour
nal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
SAVED eY TATTOO MARKS.
Incidents Show Usefulness Of These
Marks of Ornamentation.

incidents Show Usefulness Of These
Marks Of ornamentation.
In Pearson's an English expert In
the art Of tattooing argues thus for
its utility:
Often my tattooing has served a
useful purpose In Identification. A
captain Of the Royal Horse Guards
who was killed in the first Matabcie
war WAS identified after many long
days by my work; while in the second
Maiabeie war tattoo mark that !
had made actually saved the life of
client.
'-This gentleman had fallen into
the hands of the Maiabeie. who had
decided TO put him to death In a fan
ciful and unpleasant manner. Hut
my client bethought him Of his tattoo
mark-a huge. grim devil that ] had
worked on his hack. Pointing this
out to his eaptors. he declared that
this devil was his own particular evil
spirit. and that II they killed him IL
would haunt them foreyermorc. A
short sentence in Arabic characters
on the sword arm is popular among
travellers Of all kinds. as II acts as
password in the far East. and wher-
ever the words can be read. Jack
Tars are all strong believers In the
use of taitooing for the purposes of
Identification in case OF death by
drowning. and you will ind ON every
sailors arm criid. designs OF anchors.
hearts or lovers knots. These are
tattooed by the men themselves In
two coiors. with the aid of few
needles bound to piece OF stick
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

carthcd. The chief of these discover
les are the hypoeansts. the father of
all scientific heating apparati." They
were expensive to build and keep up.
and Indicate homes OF luxury.
The walls Of Chester. the only pc:-
fcct specimen Of ancient fertilization
In the kingdom. were built by Marius.
king Of Britain. who rci.ncd ~ A. D..
but Ethcin ida. about the year sos A.
D.. greatly repaired and enlarged this
city and repaired the walls. 30 that
now but few portions Of tho original
Roman walls exist. although there is
no doubt the present walls stand on
the original foundations.
They arc built Of frccstonc. and nf.
ford continuous promenade OF near
ly two miles about tho city-thc old
city. for the city Is now 10 enlarged
that II extends far outside tho walls.
In height they vary. but the average
OF the width is i've feet. protected on
tho outside by stron. stone parapct.
while on the inside there Is u wood
and iron railing.
The view from tho walls Is cxtcn.
sivc and impressive. Unfortunately
the ancient gatcways have been aboi.
ishcd and modern ones erected In
their stead.
Commencing walk OF the walls nt
the east gate. formerly the eastern
boundary OF old Chester. but nearly
the central point OF Chester OF tho
present day. and proceeding north.
ward. the venerable cathedral attracts
attention. It is from this point that IL
Is seen at It's best. Its site Is stated
TO have been occupied by n temple
dedicated to Apollo during the time
that the city was Inhabited by the
Roman legionaries.
The Chester cathedral is n large.
irregular pile Of buildings. erected at
different periods from the llth to the
18th centuries. showing surprisingly
pleasing transitions in styles of urchi.
lecture. Its general style may be
called Norman.Gothic. The Norman
remains are extremely fine. The most
ancient parts Of the cathedral appear
to be the north transept. the north
wall of the ante-choir. part of the east
cloister and the chapel house. The
choir is exceptionally beautiful. The
ulta-pieSe 10 VI hiEhis WiouShe tdpeS-
try. The subject. "Elymas. the Sor.
oarer. Stricken Blind is from the
celebrated cartoon of Raphael. The
cloiste.s are in the north side of the
church. and form quadrangle 1lO
feet square. Originally there were
four walks, but the south walk is now
destroyed.
The western entrance stands pre-
eminent in architectural dignity. and
is said to have been the work of Alb.
bot Ripley. who was appointed in 14S5.
Continuing the walk on the walls,
the next attraction which greets the
eye is the Phoenix tower. formerly
used as a chamber for business by
some of the. city guilds. whose arms
were placed upon 1t. OF these only
the phoenix, the crest of the Painters
and Stationers' Company. put up in
1913. remains. From this tower
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Lion of Lueerne crumblina.

A great deal of anxiety is felt in
Switzerland through the discovery
that the Lion of Lucerne is threatened
with destruction.
The lion. which was chiseled from
the solid sandstone rock by the Swiss
artist Aborne in 1882, commentaries
the massacre of the Swiss guard dur.
ing the French revolution, and as a
work of art is unique.
1t is situated in rather damp sur.
roundings. above pool in the glacier
garden at Lucerne, and the water has
trickled through the sandstone, which
threatens to crumble and thus destroy
the statue.
An expert has been examining the
rock, and by his advice it has been de-
cided to cut away the surrounding
rock and isolate the lior.-London
Chronicle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Aristocracy Rampant.

"And you say that young Van OH
pan is one of the Four Hundred? You
astonish me. remember his old man
when he ran tavern in Coal Oil John
ny's time" And Capt. Pipelion shook
his head.
''You forget, SIR" said Major Cairo
Sim, that our standards of aristoc.
racy have changed; accomplishment,
not birth, is the thing that commands
our respect to-day. Young Van Oilpan
is remarkable man, sir. He is the
man who wrecked p. ID. & O.; he has
been divorced twice; he won $50,0O0
in one night in Saratoga, and he has
an automobile record of fourteen
killed and wounded. A member of
society? He's society leader, sir.
Life.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Day for the Veterans.

Out of the trials Of the civil war
sprang the Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie. Its purpose was TO keep alive In
the breasts OF tae rising generations
the knowledge of what patriotism is.
Each year the members must meet
together. in order that their organiza.
tion shall remain intact. One day in
each years gathering must be given
over to the little meetings of old COM
rades. that .he deeds OF forty years
ago shall not be forgotten, but shall
be told and rctold and indelibly
stamped on the memories not only of
tae veterans themselves but of the
veterans children and the children of
the veterans children.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

tho corners. then with long needle.
ful OF doubled silk.hnishcd cotton
overland tho edges evenly. taking
care not to split the bark. which
should be moderately thin piece. II
too thick. II WILL curl when dry.
Il cut n slit In the left side of tho
pas,oboard for tho Insertion OF n pic.
turc. and si!ts rear tho top to secure
the ribbon with which II Is suspended.
Tho rich. vivid green used this year
was most effective with tho pcariy-
hued bark. a watch stand was little
moro fnrsy to mnkc-but no pretty
when done. Cut two pieces Of paste
board tnx5 inches. and four pieces of
bark same size. Place piece OF bark
on either side OF n pastcboard piece
and overland neatly together with
doubled siik.Hnishcd cotton. taking
stitches half an Inch deep from the
edge. and nearly n halfInch apart.
When both pieces of pastcboard are
covered lay 'hca. together and hinge
securely with siik.fnishcd cotton In
two places at the tor. covcrin. each
fastening with pretty bow. Near tho
base nt left side attach stay OF rib.
bon 3is Inch ~ long. to keep tho stand
from spreading too far. A tiny bow
finishes this stay nt the back OF the
stand.
The front is decorated enough with
the tiny brass hook. scrcfs screwed
firmly In the center. ~ inches from
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Chalk eea,s 1ha, VIII Go.

These boats are really quite wonder.
fui. and every one In the house will be
surprised to sec them move. whittlc
out Of the thicker end Of a new piece
Of chalk n long. slender boat. Three
bits OF matches can be forced into wee
holes to make the craft look more
natural. Now for the sca-takc n
jelly tin or any shallow pan aud cover
the bottom to = depth OF n quarter of
nm inch With vinegar. When every
one is giving the closest attention.
launch your tiny boats. and instantly
they will move along with the steam
Issuing out Ms II from real boats. The
action of the vinegar on the chalk
causes the cifervcsccncc. and the
chalk boats sail on the vinegar sea.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Have yez been afthcr secin' any b'ys
or tramp iarkia' about?'
be 70 f-oli. nnd-and nice. And Il
ia so unconventional. 1 hope you don't
mind"
mo. I don't think do. We're next
door Eoighbors. you know. And !
think I've heard OF you In New York.
at-nt-"
The Manhattan" inqui-insiy.
"Ycs. very likely It was tho Man.
haitian. I'm aiss Richardson. Of For.
ty.seconc street"
Miss Olga Richardson"
yes"
"who visits a Miss Trciawncy-oi.
I've Trclawncy?"
Her hands came together In pleased
surprise.
do you know. Olive? Why. she Is
Gre o. my dearest friends"
Indeed! Isn't II delightful? My
sister knows her. and has heard her
speak about Miss Olga Richardson.
Really. It seems that We are old nc.
quaintnnces. after all. will get the
chrysanthemum bulbs now and hurry
back. But you must let me cnli this
afternoon TO talk over old times.'
Certainly. It will be lovely"
Ten minutes later he was back.
bringing rs many large. plump bulbs
ai he could carry; and with delight
fully profound remarks on the art OF
gardening. and the usefulness of In.
bor. they knceled on opposite sides of
tie trowel-carved bed and planted the
bulbs. one by one. As the last tuber
was receiving its covering OF soil n
deprecating face appeared at an open
Ing in the shrubbery.
"Av ye phase. sorr." IN anxious
voice called. have yez been afthcr see.
In any b'ys or tramps lurkin' about?"
Two or three last pats were given
t. the little mound which covered the
bulbs, then Mr.. Ware turned.
mo. Michael, rot this morning." he
answered. "Why?"
"Becase some rapscnllion's been
sthalin' the pertaties put aside for
plantin', sorr; bad cess to the nathur!
They was In foine moo basket" He
stopped suddenly. adding: 81 beg
pardon. sirr!" and disappeared behind
the shrubbery. The "foine moo basket"
stood beside the newly-planted flower
bed. empty.