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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
UOdS0n'S
%0rmocu.
Meet Me at DodSon's."

When you want something
strictly up-to.date and yet
unique, and when you want
stationary of the highest
grade at prices others are
asking for the ordinary kinds,
visit our stationary depart
ment. 1t is complete. every
novelty or staple is here.
Box Paper, "a sheets of paper
and "a envelopes Sc to soc.
IaDletS......,......... ..0c 10 ZOc.
Waterman Fountain Pen $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
All Were Saved.

For years 1 suffered with untold
misery from Bronchitis" writes j. e..
Johnston, of Broughton, Ga, "that of
ten was unable to work. Then, when
everything else failed, ] was wholly
cured by DR.. XII g's New Discovery for
Consumption. My wife suffered in
tensely from Asthma till it cured her.
and all our experience gees to show il
is the best Group medicine in the
world" A trial will convince you it's
unrivaled for Throat and Lung diseases,
Guaranteed bottles SOC and $l.60.
Trial bottles free at the Eldridge Drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Cnres Eczema, itching HumOrs

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. Itgives healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals
all the sores. eruptions. scabs, scales
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swellings, suppurating, watery
sores, etc, Druggists, 81. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

DIR. George Ewing, practicing ply
stefan of Smiths Grove, KY, for over
thirty years, writes his personal expe-
1ieuce with Foley's Kidney Cure: For
years / had been greatly bothered with
k dney and and bladder trouble and en-
larged prostrote gland. | used every
thing known to the profession without
relief, until / commenced to use Foley g
Kidney Cure. After taking three bot
ties was entirely relieved and cured.
! prescribe it now daily in my practice
and heartily recommend its use TO all
physicians for such troubles ! have
prescribed it in hundreds of cases with
perfect SUCCESS" john II. Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
BIG EXCURSION VIA sEABOARD
To Virginia Beach Old Point and
Ocean View

Quite number of Americas people
are contemplating q delightful trip in
the Seaboard's best excursion of the
season to Old Point Comfort, Virginia
Beach and Ocean View. This excur-
sion will be personally conducted and
in every respect one of the most de-
lightfuI, and at the same time mex
pensive of any this season. A solid
train of Pullman and day coaches will
start from Savannah at 11;45 p. m i.
August Goth. the day trains from
Americas connecting Herewith. The
rate from Americus is only 1916 and
tickets are good returning until Sept.
Goth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
SnecIaI Bargains.

Ihave for sale, terms half cash, well iml
proved farm, situated three miles from Am
CIRCUS. containing i've hundred acres; four
hundred acres open land In cultivation
have central and suburban residence prop
erty that must be sold, 1 have also BRICK
storehouses az well as vacant lots, All very
reasonable as to price aud terms.
JB FIELDER, Real Estate Dealer,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
LIGHT INFANTRY GAVE PRIZES
Medal For Drilling and Prizes to
Little Girls.

In making mention yesterday OF the
Light Infantry festival the award oil
prizes was Internationally omitted.
The company medal for the best drill
ed man went to Sergt. Parker, though
private Matthews was q close second.
The girls awarded prizes for selling
tickets were Misses Gladys Dunn, Sa'
rah Tower and Maggie Galloway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
RELIEF In slxssHours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure.
Ttisa 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, Ii you want
ouiek relief and cure this ID the reme-
dv. Sold by Z. J.,Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
II Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs a tonic. Don't give purgatiVes
that grippe and weaken. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers expel all poison from
the system and act as tonic to the liver,
w, Scott, 531 Highland ave-, Milton,
Pa. says 81 have carried DeWitfs
Little Early Risers with me for several
years and would net be without them. "
Small and easy to take. Purely vege-
table. They never grippe or distress
w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Skaters All Records.

Twice in hospital, F. A. Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala. paid vast sum to doc
tors to cure severe case of piles,
causing "a tumors. When all failed
Bucklen's Arnica Salve soon cured him.
Subdues Inflammation, conquers Aches,
kills Pains. Best salve in the world.
25c at the Eldridge Drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
A Giant Nerve Builder.

The Mystic Life Remover is the most
Powerful Nerve Builder known. 1t
absolutely cures all forms OF Nervous
Diseases and Weaknesses no matter
how aggravated or how long duration,
such as Neuralgia, Nervous prostra.
kion, Nervous Paroxysms,. ut. Yitus
Dance, Palpitation OF the Heart, Fhysl.
cal and Mental Weakness, DebIiity OF
Old Age, etc. Sold by u, >. Eidridge
druggist, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
RHIande1 Shoe Go.
sRABOARD WILL BE EXTENDED
Westward is the Course of This Great
System.

HambIeton & Co., Baltimore bankers
in recent circular say: "The Coast
Line, Louisville and Nashville, and
Southern railway combinations we con-
sider an accomplished fact The Sea.
board would be a most valuable &C
QUESTION. Mr. Gould, with his Wa
bash system, is pointing southwark,
MI. Williams and his Seaboard system
are inclined westward. Might they not
meet en- route? Norfolk would be very,
very useful to Mr.. Gould; westward
connection very desirable for Mr.. Will
Jams Who knows? Why not?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
4ne braggart deceives no one but
himself,
His Sight Threatened,

While picnicking last month my H.
ysal,o'd BOY was poisoned by some
s "eeu or plant, says w. II. Dlbble, OF
o ots at City, la, He rubbed the poison
Nh wb, nls hands into his eyes and for a
' "aLle "e were afraid he would lose bis
In5s NJ Finally neighbor recommended
&C. wills Witch Hazel Salve. The
DIS. apPhcation helped him and in few
Says Ne was as well as ever" For skin
i h'aoSsgs' cuts, burns. scalds, wounds,
susecV bites, De Wits Witch Hazel
onc s0 ID sure cure. Relieves piles at
Ba CUi beware of counterfeits. w. A
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
A NECESSARY Precaution.

Don't neglect cold. tbs worse than
unpleasant. 1t is dangerous. By using
One Minute Cough Cure you can cure
it at once. Allays Inflammation, clears
the head, soothes and strengthens the
mucous membrane. Cures coughs,
Group, throat and lung troubles. Abb
solutely safe. Acts Immediately.
Children like it. w. A. RembeIt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Dysentary.Cured Without the Aid of
a Doctor.

II am just up from hard spell OF
the fiux" (dysentery) says Mr.. T. A.
Primer, we'll known merchant OF
Drummond, Tenn. "[ used one small
bottle of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoe Remedy and was cured
without having doctor. consider II
the best colera medicine in the world"
There is no need of employing doctor
wnen this remedy is used, for no doc
tor can prescribe better medicine for
bowel complaint in any form either for
children or adults. 1t never fails and is
pleasant to take. For sale by all drug
gists,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
ANOTHER TRAIN FOR CENTRAL
Fab Schedule to Columbus and Biz
mingham to Go On.

mingham to Go On.
The Central can always be depended
upon to keep the pace when it comes
to quick and convenient schedule, and
to this end will resume next Tuesday
it's usual fall tram service between
Americas, Columbus and Birmingham.
This fast train will, as heretofore,
leave Americus about o'clock a. m.
daily, returning here at $50 p. m.
This train, in connection with the Sea-
boards train to Columbus to go on
Sunday, will, with the several regular
trains of both roads, afford schedule
between Americus and Columbus al
most equal to rapid transit electric
car line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
! Wanted.

Men ~ learn barber trade Only eight
weeks required. Steady practice, expert in
structiong, tools presented,wagesS Saturdays
diplomas granted, board included, Positions
guaranteed. Write nearest Branch. Moler
Barber Colleges, St. Louis, No, or New Or
leans La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
RETURNS FROM EASTERN TRIP.

Party of Americas People at Clifton
Springs.
Mr.. Crawford Wheatlsy returned
home yesterday from Clifton Springs,
n. Y. where he has been for month.
Mrs. Wheatley will remain there sew
eral months longer, as her health has
improved but little ii at all during the
summer. Mr.. and Mrs, John W..
Wheatiey are in New York City at
present but will probably go to Clifton
Springs before returning home. There
is quite large party of Americas peo-
pie at this we'll known health resort in
upper New York state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Wood Violet Sachet-a high
class sachet powder, exqui-
sitely refined. .........50c OF.
Heliotrope, four times concen-
trated. Guaranteed to last
three months or lORger, SOC
ounce.
SandalwOod Sachet, a highly
refined form Of this well
known oriental scent. twill
continue to give out its per
fume for six months or long
er. Price SOC on.
Extreme Violet Perfume, a
very powerful concentration
from Russian Violets, one of
the finest and most lasting
extracts ever produced,
$1.25 bottle.
Extreme Violet Toilet Talcum
SOC.
Concrete Tincture BenzOin, 75c
Cold Cream of Cucumbers and
Orange Flowers, ."......50c.
Violet Almond Meal ...... .25c
Toilet Cerate. .......",.....50c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
WloIet Ooi2et 5qmmOnla

Dodson's Violet Toilet Am
monia you find a delicate and
lasting odor that has won tor
1t an enviable reputation.
Specially prepared with a deli
cate natural flower odor of
pleasing delicacy. Price, Csc
per bottle with sprinkle top
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
For Rent.

Store house in Barlow block now
occupied by Galloway Grocery 10.
Possession given Sept. LIST. Apply
Eldrldge Drug Store.
SO If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
is LOOKING AT REALTY HERE.
Putnam Farmer May Invest Near
.Americus.

Mr.. E. H. Watkins, a well known
planter of Putnam county, is spending
few days here, looking at farm lands
about Americas with the possible view
Of making investments. Mr. Watkins
IL one of the wealthiest planters in
Georgia, having large landed interests
in Putnam and adjoining counties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
For Sale.

'Ie % saw gin, feeder and condens
w. Nearly new. 800. One 8 Fl, p.
NI s'ue and boiler in good order $3.50.
o HaS steam power press $50. $500 for
G, ts' u "lll sell separate. See f W.
2S |a al Chambliss Warehouse %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Reward For Lost Chain.

On sunday, srd, ladies gold chain old style
with gold slide set with rubies, Cash reward
If returned to this ONCE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
For Sale.

A nice groom house on Jackson street,
with servants house, barn and all modern
conveniences. VIII sell at bargain, Call
at tkis office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Itch on human cured in 20 minutes
bv WoIlford's Sanitary Lotion. rms
never fails. Sold by Y. j. Eidrldgs'
druggist, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Worth 800. to you ,d to cure child 10
water during sleep "Anti- Diuretie"
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by Il.
j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

The best physic- Cham 6erlsan's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy 10
take. Pleasant in effect. For Staie py
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Those who prefer a delicate
violet perfume usually find
the Violet Sec. Toilet Water
more pleasing than violet ex-
tract. Owing to special mode
Of preparation which retains
the color as we'll as the odor
of the violet. This perfume
has a delicate violet color
which, however, is guaranteed
not to stain,
II hnHAln
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

God, ~ :" - ''A-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

The foolish bark at truth because 1t
is q atrnngar to them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

uppIies fail, "H .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Liking leads to love and love tt
likeness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

The true martyr does not hire out
to q museum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

The church is weakened by wicked
wealth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Success is not salvation, but saliva
ton is success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

ness in Titles, - s'e"'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

God wants flowers on hearts more
than on altar cloths.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Liver Pills 100 box. Cures head
ache and liver complaint.
REdBERT's DRBa STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

on .,o man fails of success who con.
qaers himself "' 'o"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

a. 'py a man must lose his all to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Sincerity is the best sermon against
hypocracy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

Many words do not make much
wisdom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

A state religion does not make
religious state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

1t takes a great man to comprehend
himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15
Kuanut'S Perfumes
and
OoI(et Specfaltle5.

We are agents for these re-
nowned perfumes and toilet
articles and want you to have
one of his famous twentieth
century Toilet Hints which
we will give you for the ask
ing. Tells of the bewitching
arts for feminine use and how
they should be employed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-08-15

sent by mail on receipt Of priced by Y J
Eldrfdge sole agent, Americas, Ga.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-20

eenth century The venerable pile, still i'll re-
m markable state of preservaton is picturesquely
situated high upon Il naturally teraced hill, near
the centre of the town. in a part of the original
tract of fourteen hundred acres of land patented
to Nicholas Painter. in 1861. under the name of
Friendship. Bricks We're imported from England
for the construction Of the house, which is of
ample proportions built in the sedate Colonial
style. The lofty porch supported by it's round
columns, shetering wide doorway makes
most hosptable entrance; while the gabled roof
and keystoned lintels bespeak the period when
the Nations freedom was yet unborn.
Extending the entire ZENITH of the front interior
is u large hall, containing the main stairway:
either side are spacious rooms. well lighted by
broad low windows, in each of which are corner
fireplaces and artistic mantles The ceilings are
high, the woodwork heavy and of antique design.
Carved corner 'cupboards with circular shelves,
and the brass htsped hinges and knobs Of the
doors. added unique ornamentaton.
Throughout the house is a wire bell system in
every room suspended from point near the cell
ing angle faded silken cord and tassel, memor-
ia of the past when electricity in similar capac-
ity was unknown. Adjoining at the rear, are
the ''cold storage" and ''buttery", then the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-20

Kitchen and 'quarterS which arrangement was
i's desirable as customary in the days of slavery
and not only afforded greater privacy and con-
ven1ence to the family. but etfectuallv served to
keep the culinary department away from the
house we'll.
Separate, and to the east side of the mansion
proper, stands a quaint two storied. two roomed
building, 1.-The office. About the sides of the
lower department are bookshelves: in both are
deep freplaces and ingleuooks. suggesting quite
comfort. Here indeed, is retreat for the book
room, haven of rest for the weary
The property was occupied by Colonel Holings
worth until his DEATH Later it passed into the
hands Of his descendants, the Partridge
family. and, in 1895. it was purchased by the
present owner, John Gilpin, great grandson of
Colonel Henry.
1t was from this historic residence the theodo-
lite used by Colonel Hollingsworth's grandfather.
Henry Hollngsworth in laying out the city of
Philadelphia. was taken by the British previous
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-20

to the BATTLE or BrandNWlne.
Colonel Henry Hollingsworth was
an enterprising and eminently patrio-
tic man, a true son of the Revolution,
and did much toward the advance
ment of the interest of the colonists.
Selections always for the community
in which he lived. he was ever ready
to lend the helping hand or to further
amy scheme whatsoever for public
good. He gave largely to charities,
and in 1857. donated IAN acre of land
to the commissioners of the town for
the erection thereon of school house
or house Of worship for the promotion
Of literature and the Christian relig-
ion. the first institution Of the kind
in the town, and the origin Of the
Elkton Academy, formerly Town
School.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-20
Christmas 6reetinO

Christmas once more, The season
OF JOY and peace OH earth,
When all isfull to overflow
OF happiness and mirth.
When every heart with gladncsS
Is fain to chirp and sing;
When care and grabbed fancies fly
And Kindness is king.
To YOU our gentle reader
Where'r your lot is cast
Wherever fate has fixed your home
Throughout earth's regions vast
The editor--so please you--
Would i'll these pages send
All wishes due for Christmas cheer
All greetings of the closing year,
God speed! from friend to friend.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-20
Days that know no shade of sorrow,
When my young heart pure and free,
Joyfully hailed each coming morrow,
In the cottage OH the lea.

Ah yes, there at dear old Wilma on the hill
above the mill the magnificent mansion,
the home Of lovable family. How well | re
member the three little children, who skipped
and romped the beautiful lawn the hill side.
What were their names, you ask. oh. well. it can
make no difference to tell the names of these
once little romps of old Wilma, on the hill side in
the happy days of yore. They Benny, Ann
and Jennie, and my old heart exclaims just here
''God bless those little of long ago"
On the opposite side of the creek, near where
the Blue Ball road crosses, stands little frame
house. 1t a neat, trim little structure then.
but the ravages of old father time with the
sweeping of previous floods, which had come
down the mad streamlet many times since, have
made the domicile mere ghost Of it's former self
when it's white washed sides formed such beauti-
full contrast with the foliage aloft and the green
meadows below This house was a tenement be-
longing to the master of Wilma. But what a
kind hearted master he was. All, well we shall
prove this further on.
The occupants of the little white house under
the trees were father, mother and four bright
little children, Mary Susie, Johnny and Willie.
Their last name was Wilson
All, now my little readers are the scene
the lovely stage of action, dear old Wilma See,
clustered yonder at the lower driveway are the
four bright little Wilson's. The tots range in
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-20

age from five to ten years, respectively, Mary and
Susie being the eldest then Johnny and Willie
they are waiting for someone to approach. for
each little huddler looks down the road anon. as
II expecting something to come that way from
Elkton ! SAID it showing and so it was,
and Willie's two liquid blue eyes are blinking at
each edding flake that taps his sweet little red face
All. now. see they are all clappng their tiny
blue hands with delight. for wheels are heard
coming up the highway down by Doctor Dunotts
gate And soon Il splendid equippage with two
pretty sorrels champng their bits impatient to
get home to their lavish mixture Of food which
Mike had long since placed in the managers of
their clean box stalls and to quatf the sparkling
spring water that constantly flowed from lead
pipe into a large trough at the very entrance to
their cosy stalls. oh, now see Mr.. NJ. has pul-
led up the noble steeds. Prince and Duke. and
how they are dancing and paving over the
road. Come on, Charley and get in
called a pleasant voice from the carriage, and an
old white wooed black man, hobbled up to the
vehicle, and the good kind master of the classic
hill yonder had stopped his mettlesome horses to
take up old Uncle Charley Gibbons. notwith-
standing only about four hundred yards ntervpn-
ed between them and the entrance gate to the
mansion above.
Uncle Charley was loved by everybody who
knew him, and old Aunt Dinah. his good wife,
shared that love alike with her spouse And if
ever there We're two old darkies heading for the
pearly gates Of glory. on the very plan laid down
by the loving Saviour those two we've old Charley
and Dnah Gibbons Oh, yes. they are promena-
ding the golden paved streets Of the city of God
today
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Christmas Classics

Al Christmas play and make good
cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a
wear. --TuSser.
Twas the night before Christmas.
when all through the house
Not creature was stirring, not
even mouse.
The stockings were hung BY the
chimney with care
In hopes that st. Nicholas soon
would be there.
Clement {. Moore.
In December ring
Every day the chimes;
Loud the gleeman Sing
In the streets their merry rhymes.
Let us by the fire
Ever higher
Sing them till the night expire.
-Longfellow.