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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
A LEASE OF THE ALLEN HOUSE
Popular Hosiery viii Change Hands
Soon.

Miss Joe Mckay has leased the AL
len House and will at once assume the
management of that popular hostelry.
The lease was effected yesterday morn
ing and Miss Mckay will lmmedi-
ately assume charge. She has had a
long and successful experience in this
line, and it can be said confidently
that the Allen House could not have
passed under better management. For
several years Miss Mckay has con-
Quoted the Burkhalter House as a pri-
Vate boarding house and to the entire
satisfaction of hundreds of patrons.
Mr.. George Ell. Fields, who for sever
al years has managed the Allen House,
will engage in other business. He has
now under consideration proposition
by which he will remain IN Americus
and it is highly probable he will ac-
cept. His friends hope that this may
be his final conclusion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Shoes at a Sacrifice.

Mems Vice Kid Ox(ords, button only,
reduced from $3.50 to S1.65.
Men Vici Kid or Patent Calf Ok
lords, plain or cap toes. reduced from So to
S195.
1.-THE Just Right Shoes" made of
very fine patent colt skin, in all the very
newest toes; all regular sizes, reduced from
$500 to s. so.
Ladies' Vici Kid or Patent Leather
Oxtords, heels or spring heels, plain or cap
toes, light flexible soles reduced from s. Is
to ST.. SO.
Misses Patent Leather Oxfords, light
or medium so1es, reduced from s. to 81 Is.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Come Quick! Come Early! Come Often

The remainder of our So so
and $500 Fancy Parasols
now for 81. Only a few
left.
One large counter of 1910
and 15c Wash Goods this
week for Sc yard.
One assorted lot of fine
Swlsses, Batistes, Lawns,
Dim1ties, ETC., formerly 12aIc to
25c, this week at 7 lac and
1Oc per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians had long and
stubborn fight with an abscess on my
right lung" writes j. T. Hughes of Du-
pont, Ga. ''and gave me up. Every
body thought my time had come. AS a
last resort I tried DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. The benefit /
received was striking and I was on my
feet in few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health" 1t conquers all
Coughs, Colds and Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed by the Eldridge
Drugstores. Price SOC. and ST.. Trial
bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13

Large lot of fine and stylish
Belts, formerly SOC to $i.OO,
this week 25c,
A large lot of children's
black Hose, odds and egds,
formerly Zoe, to close l2Icpr.
Special discounts for this
sale on all black and colored
wooden dress goods.
Big lot of white goods rem
nants at great bargains to
clear out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
A MARRIAGE IN THE COUNTRY.
Miss Jennings and MIR. McGanah
Thus United.

At 8 O'Clock last evening at the home
of the brides father, Mr.. G. w. Jen-
nings, near The Plains, Miss Annie
Lee Jennings and Mr.. James NECTAR
rah were united in marriage. Quite q
large assemblage of friends and rela-
tives witnessed the nuptlals and ex.
tended congratulations Both the
bride and groom are widely known
and their marriage is an occasion of in
terest. They will make their home at
The Plains. The maid of honor upon
this happy occasion was Miss Bessie
McGarrah, and Mr.. j. @. Zimmerman
was best man, the other attendants
being Miss Clara ChappelI and Mr..
Clifford Oliver.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Puts and End to It All,

A grievous wall softimes comes as a
result of unbearable pain from overtaxed
organs. Dizziness, Backache, Liver
complaint and Constipation. But
thanks to DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
Csc. Guaranteed by the EIdridge drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
COTTON PRICES STILL STRONG
Good Reasons Why Values viii Be
Maintained.

The present condition of the cotton
market is thus stated by firm in po-
sit1on to know: With the remnant OF
the old crop still controlled by the
pool, no signs of manufacturers yield.
ing aud no good evidence of new cot
ton coming on the market for some
time, it is only natural that prices
should hold. It is doubtful whether
the next Bureau report will prove
much of a depressing factor at this
time, even though it may show a good
deal of improvement in the crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Keller IN SIX hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved i'll six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. y
It is q 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
dy. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstores,
Americus, Gs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
GEO D. WHEATLEY geo. D. WHEA1LEY,
More Money Saving Chances.

Such chances these only possible at this
of the year when every effort is being made to clean the
than goods the shelves. All goods goods must
CO. The month of August is rounding thelast apon
mer GOODS the fall at hand and need the
space for goods. An investigation is all we ask
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Another Lot of Odd Shirts.

In this lot is included all of our 75c.
and Csc. sellers; made of oest Percale Shirt
ings and are manufactured in the best pos
sible manner. Some have two collars and
all have cuffs to match; others have at
tached collars and cuffs. Special, while
they last at only 42c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
BENEATH THE SPREADING ELM
Young Couple Welded While Seated
in Buggy.

The marriage yesterday morning of
Miss Annie L. Cannon and Mr.. G.
G. Turner, both residing east of Am
CIRCUS, had tinge ofromance about III.
The young couple drove to the home
of Judge G.. @. Edwards, in Lee coun-
ty, and while seated in their buggy
beneath the spreading boughs of an
elm tree, were made man and wife.
The bride is the pretty daughter OF
Mr.. O. J. Cannon, of Sumter, and has
host of friends who will be interest
ed in the announcement of this roman
tic affair. Mr.. Turner is well known
and prosperous young farmer of Sum
ter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Odd Lot of Mems Shirts.

We have more complete assortment
of this lot than we thought-have all the
sizes from IA to II, and big number of
different patterns, made of best woven
Madras; regular dollar seller. We will close
this lot at 65 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
PURCHASED A VALUABLE SITE
Local Y. M. c. A. Has Bought Fine
Property.


A deal was effected yesterday where
by the Americus Z. M. G. A. purchas-
es from DR.. A. B. Hinkle the beauti-
full vacant lot, corner of Church and
Jackson streets, and will soon erect q
beautiful building upon it for the use
of the Y. M. O. A. The lot is one OF
the most desirable in Amer1cus, and
the local association is indeed fortu
nate in securing it. The consideration,
it is said, was 81, 250,, the former owner
donating $50 of this amount to the To-
cal association. The Amer1cus Y. NJ.
G. A. has the money in sight for a
beautiful building and work upon this
will be started at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Last Call OF the Season
August Sacrifice Sale

We rub the of prices deep into the dust hit
~ holds at its head with dignity as high We begin
will be IN the northern markets looking fall and Wntsr
merchandise. anu winter
We want to clear out everything possible Of summor
goods during the next few days and prices sucb ~ h
never been made by great many things 80 nave
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
ESCAPED INJURY ON SOUTHERN

Americus Man in Recent Disastrous
Wreck,
Mr.. John L. Wooten, of Americus
and Chauncey, writes to Mrs. Wooten
here that he was on the Southern's
train that met with disastrous wreck at
Gastonia, N. G., few days since, and
that he escaped injury. Mr., Wooten
was returning from New York and will
arrive in the city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
MRS. ARco NOT DOING SO WELL

Her Relatives Called to Atlanta
Yesterday.
Mrs. Jno. 7. Argo, who has been in
a sanitarium in Atlanta for some
months, and who was reported to be
much improved, is not doing so well,
as Mr.. Argo was informed Tuesday.
He left for Atlanta Tuesday night, and
her mother and sister, Mesdames Coun-
Gil and Mckee, went up yesterday
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
POSITION GIVEN REV. KIRKLAND.
Americus Minister Goes to Rochelle
College.

While regretting to lose him from
his field of usefulness here the many
friends of Rev. A. kirkland will be
pleased to learn that the chair OF
English literature in the Presbyterian
College at Rochelle has been rendered
him, and accepted. Mr.. Kirkland is one
of the ripest scholars IN south Geor-
gia and master of finished dictIon,
and the school is indeed fortunate in
adding him to its faculty. With Mrs.
Kirkland he leaves next week for his
new field of labor and usefulness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Table Damask Remnants.

Remnants OF very fine Table Damask,
66 inches wide full bleached, great variety
of patterns, manufacturer price for full
pieces 46c yard; Duncan's price for short
lengths, SIZE yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
For Rent,

Five room dwelling, Church street,
west of Dudley. Schumpert & Thorn
as store on Lamar street. Store on
Jackson, formerly occupied by Lee
Allen. w. Ell. @. DUDLEY.
89 TO Sept. LIST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
10 Yard Pattern for 39C.

1000 Yards Huron 81 Percales; great
variety of patterns and worth as usually
sold 61ac yard. Very special for Monday
and Tuesday we will place this Percale on
sale at 10 yards for 39c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13

A nurse that can take care of small
child. Good place for right one. APP.
ply to j. w. Twitty, at this Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Trained Goat For Sale.

Goat trained to harness, with sulky
and harness, for sale, Price So for
outfi'. Apply to E. Barn EFT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13

IS Gross Armour's famous Sweet Lilac
Toilet Soap, large size cake, Armour's
price Is As dozen; Duncan's price, Sc cake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
Ladies' Black Hose.

An extra good value, high spliced heel
and toes; full length and size, and guaran-
teed to hold the color, very special for two
days at &c. per pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13

Clark's Foot Comfort cures burning,
aching feet. loo box.
REMBERT's Drug STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-08-13
B. C. N. Corsets.

EVERYBODY who has been to our store
recen ly looking for Corsets have nearly in
every instance bought Corset from this
lot, the shapes are absolutely correct; and
we guarantee the YEAR of the corset. There
Is not better value sold for less than 75c.
to Csc. We will have these o. sale In all
shapes and sizes Monday and Tuesday
at ACC.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09
The 4Os Acre Tract

in Union District of said county,
formerly owned by Charles n Ryan
and adjoining Chess Brothers, VIM.
Blaney, -- Collins and others. This
Il act is also hderlaid with the
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09

DExr-Mrs. Sarah Dent, widow
Of Dr. Marmaduke Dent, died short,
| " before noon Tuesday. Septem Der
Sth, at Granville, in her IS wear,
Mrs Dent has made her home for
years with Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Reay,
Mrs. Reay heing her only surviving
daughter. She was one Of the best
known residents Of the county and
was universally esteemed. The af-
lection in which she was held being
shown by the name, "Mar Dent, by
which great many people addressed
her DR. Dent, her husband, died
in 1892. DR.. William Dent, of
Newburg, DIR. George w. Dent, of
Arnettsville and James f. Dent, of
Granville, are surviving sons. John
Dent died in Morgantown of email
pox during the war; Marshall Dent
died at the home Of his brother in
Granville recently. The family has
always been prominent one in the
comfy and its members have stood
high in every walk of life. Mrs.
Dent was one of the most eminent
members ofthe family, and possess
ed, in marked degree the attri-
butes of the truly great. The flu
neral will be held on Wednesday at
Granville and win be conducted by
Rev. J. L. McCutcheon Interment
will be in the Dent cemetery, Sin
cere sympathy is extended to the
bereaved.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09
Don't be JealOns.

Are you jealous your neighbor' S
prosperity? What has he done to
you? Because he pushed, pulled and
scratched and sweated and toiled
and succeeded at last in reaching an
easy road to life, and you rested un-
der the shade and failed, does that
make it your duty to rail at him and
smirch him at every opportunity
Does it? Say good word for him.
No man is the only pebble on the
beach. Your time will come if you
use your hands and head. Try tc
pluck some benefit out of every. day
Don't feel sore because some fellow
has more sensethan you. Now help
the town along, help the country
push and pull and you will be sur
prised how much prosperity will
come TO you and how much smoother
the road than when you were talking
mean about your neighbor.-Char
tiers Valley Mirror.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09
HARRY OVERFIEID
WAS DROWNED
Tragedy on the MaccaEee Excursion Yes
terday.
BOY FELL FROM BOW OF BOAT,
Accident Occurred Below Vaudeville Landing-Pete
Nuzum Plunged in after Him-John Core in
swamped Boat Body Found after Short
Search-lnquest HeId-Drowned Man Nearly
Peached Shore.
From Fridays paily.

Harry Oyerneld was drowned in the
Monongahela river between 9 and 10
O'Clock Thursday night, September 8,
while returning from Brownsville on
the steamer Isaac Mason, with the
excursion party given by the Lady
Maccabees. The accident occurred
| about quarter OF mile below Maids
vile landing, and nearly opposite
Van Voorhis. 1t cast deep gloom
over the whole party, and the news
received here caused general sorrow.
The boy was known to nearly every
body In town through his connection
with Dawson's store, and his handling
OF the city newspapers. Every body
liked him, and his death causes deep
regret.
Hardly two people saw the drown
ing and the circumstances attending
IL alike, though dozens Of people saw
it. From the best information OBJ
tainable, it seems that young Over
| field was sitting on the bow of the
boat, with his feet dangling over the
side. Nal Turner, Chas. johnson,
Bill Young, Geo. Rover, and perhaps
one or two other boys were sitting
with him. John Core and Lonnie
Rice were directly behind him.
The boys were singing, and were
about to begin another song, when
they heard a splash, and saw vacant
place where Harry had sat. No one
can tell how he came to slip of
One Of the deck. hands heard the
cries and ran to the engine room. The
engineer stopped the boat as soon as
possible. Pete Nuzum ran to the up
per deck, threw his coat and plunged
In after him. He swan around but
saw nothing OF him. A boat was
launched and John Core jumped into
it. 1t was full of holes and soon
swamped. Core had to be helped back
on the boat himself.
Core heard Overfield call for help In
the rear OF the boat. No one on the
boat saw him drown. He had svi-
IDENTIFY passed under the boat, whicn
was making good Roadway.
The tragedy caused the greatest
excitement among the excursionists.
Women wept and wrung their hands.
The gay crowd was plunged into deep
gloom In an instant. The music of
the piano was hushed, and the circling
dancers stopped, and spoke to one an
other in awed whispers. There was
no more gayety on board, and it was
sad crowd that disembarked at the
wharf shortly afterwards.
Larry Minehart and Forest Stewart,
two boat employees, were left to mark
the spot, and the excursion came On its
way to Morgautown.
The boatmen procured a skiff and
improvised a hook, by driving a nail
into the end Of long pole. With this
they begun search for the body.
They had scarcely begun when the
body was hooked and towed ashore.
The news that the body was found
was 'phoned to town and Squire Levi
Shoemaker Immediately called jury
to hold an inquest. They boarded the
Mason and were taken to the scene OF
the drowning at MaidsvIlle landing
and the inquest was held over the
body. The jurors were John Moore,
w. M. Arnett, j. W. Menear, W.
Wrick, and w. Pixler.
DR.. David Holt examined the body.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09
KNOWS SOHE MEN
Who Will Play Foot Ball on the
Varsity This Year.
Rumor That Manager Stout Has Good
Material in Prospect-WilI Come on
the Fourteenth, and Bring it With
Him varsity's gooa Schedule.

B. +. Stout, Of Parkersburg, man.
ager Of the Varsity football team viii
be here on the fourteenth Of thi!
month, and then there is promise Of
something doing on the girdiron. II
is stated by those who are usually well.
Informed in such matters, that while
Stout has been very silent during the
summer, he has not been idls, and has
a pretty good idea even at this time,
who will be candidates for the Varsity
eleven.
He has been looking up the old play
ers, they say, and knows just how
many of them will come back.
Further than this, he has been busy
among the prospective new students,
and knows some mighty good men who
expect to enter the University this
fall To them, he has been talking
foot ball, and has them about as deep
|ly interested in the great college game
as they are in Greek and metaphysics.
When he comes, 1t Is said, he will
not come alone, but will bring some
brawny mountaineers in week be-
fore the opening Of the term, that need
only to be taught the difference be-
tween a foot ball and shin-guard to
become players.
Who is going to lick this material
into shape, and make a team that
works like one man out OF eleven men,
is yet mystery. So far as is known,
no coach has been employed. Mana
ger Stout may know something about
this, too, and in addition to having
the men to be trained, may have the
man to do the training.
The foot ball question becomes very
interesting about the first of Septem
Der, and the fans here hope these ru-
mors are all true.
The schedule for the season, pub
lished early in the summer, is about
as good a one as the Varsity ever play
ed. 1t contains lot OF games that
it will be an honor to win, and some
10 which victory is taken as matter
of course.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09
BURNED TO DEATH.
Child of Mr.. and Mrs. o. H.
Koontz is Dead.

Burns Received on Sunday Prove tt
be Fatal aud He Passed Away on
Monday Evening-How the Accident
Occured-Terrible Sufferings Of the
Little Fellow.
Harold, the three year old son OIL
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Koontz died last
evening about eight o'clock from
burns received on Sunday at his
home on Beechurst.
The child had been playing with
paper dolls and went into the cellar
1t is supposed that he found match
some where and lit the paper with
which he was playing.
His mother heard him crying but
thought that he was playing. The
little fellow ran up the stairs to hel
and she attempted to extinguish thu
flames with bucket of water.
Although the fire was put out a
once he was terribly burned. DIR
McLane was called. 1t was found
that the little lad was burned about
the head and back and that his
burns were fatal.
He passed away on Monday even
ing at eight o'clock in great agony
The funeral arrangements have moi
been made pending the arrival Of
his aunt who has:been summoned tc
attend it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Koontz have the
sympathy of every one in theil
bereavement.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09

He found no abrasicns to. denote vio-
lence Of any sort. The lungs seemed
full OF water. He gave as his opinion
that death was caused by drowning.
Geo. G. Cochran Jr., testified that be
saw him fall of. Saw no one touch
him. Lonnie Rice testified that he
saw him fall off. Was about feet
from him. Saw no one touch him.
Thought he was on left side OF boat.
Larry Minehart said he found body
about mile below Vaudeville landing
| Body was Is or 20 feet from shore
In about IL feet OF water. Men on
shore saw him drown. Forest Stewart
had pole and hooked body. Found it
about As minutes after accident. No
signs Of life, and made no attempt to
resuscItate him.
John Core testified that he was
standing behind Oyerfield when he
fell off. Heard him call in rear OF
boat. Did not know what time 1t
was.
The jury brought in verdict that
Harry Oyerfleld came to his death by
accidental drowning, by falling from
the steamer Isaac Mason, on return
of excursion from Brownsville.
G. L. VANcE's STORY.
q. L. Vance, who is well-known in
town, tells some facts In regard to the
accident not heretofore detailed. He
was down at his fathers home. just
above the point where the drowning
occurred, last night. He saw the
boat stop, heard the commotion, and
put off In his skiff for the place. He
aud his brother were with the deck
hand when the body was found.
Mr.. Vance gives the statement Of
Llewellyn Wade as follows: Mr.. Wade
says he stood on the bank and saw
Overfield struggling In the water, be
was not more than 30 feet from shore
when be cried, ssFor Gods sake help
me, my breath's nearly gone.n Wade
did get long bush and attempted to
reach him, but too late. He sank,
and did not come to the surface again.
From this 1t appeared that the
drowned man could swim. Vance
says had he come IL feet further, he
could have waded ashore.
The friends Of the drowned boy say
he might have been saved If the boat
had been stopped when the alarm was
given. They claim, however that
this was not done, and again, the
men were slow In launching the boat.
They seemed not to know how to do
this. When it was launched, 1t filled
with water.
Harry Overaeld was the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Oyerfield who live on
Front street. Had he lived until
the eighteenth day of this month, he
would have been 10 years old. His
father, mother, and little brother,
Walter. survive him. He was
member of the local lodge OF Macca
bees, and carried 81, 500 insurance 10
that order. Though not a member
of the church, he was regular at
tendent at the NJ. E. Sunday school
He was ah industrious, energetic1
young man, and his PERSISTENT good
nature won hin many friends.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. NJ. e Compton at the
NJ. E. church Saturday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock. 1t will be In charge Of
the Maccabees.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09
A. A. PURMAN DEAD.
End Came to Prominent Waynesbure
Man in Pittsburg.

Hon.A. A. Purman of Waynesburg
is dead at Pittsburg where he had
gone for treatment. He was 81
years of age He was educated in
the common schools of the county
and later received a college course.
Mr.. Purman studied law and was
admitted to the Greene county bar,
where he practiced for Sc years.
His life in the county was active and
he always occupied prominent
position in the Democratic party
of the county. He was elected to
the State Legislature and State
Senate for two terms each and
served as district attorney for sew
eral terms. Mr.. Purman was also
nominated on the Democratic ticket
for Lieutenant Governor, but de-
clined the honor. He was defeated
for the judgeship in the Greene
Washington Fayette district in 1874
by one vote Two sons, DR.. Pur-
man, of Homestead, and Andrew A.
Purman, Jr, Burgess of Waynes-
burg, survive him.