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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
CLAIMS She is HEIR
TO FINE ESTATE.
A Relative of Ebert Head
Appears.
IS AFTER HIS LARGE ESTATE.
Caroline Bradbury, of Troy, is Here
and Asserts She is Own Blood Rel
alive of Ebert Head a Former
Wealthy CoIored Citizen.

When Ebert Head, among the
wealthiest negroes in Georgia, died in
Americas a number of years ago he be-
queathed his large estate, worth $40,
900 if not more, to Catherine Head, the
neice and nearest of kin of his wife,
Mary Head, then deceased.
Catherine Head was q member of
their family and greatly beloved by
both the old people,
Ebert Head made will, bequeath-
ing this valuable estate, which is of rec
ord here, and for many years after
wards Catherine Head was in full pos
session of same.
In time she married Joseph Dismuke,
very intelligent and respected man
and lawyer by profession. They had
no children, and at her death some
three or four years ago Joseph Dis
nuke inherited her property, the Ell
bert Head estate
Since that time he has been, and still
is, in possession of same.
Whether or not, at the time of the
making of his will Ebert Head knew
that he had any blood relatives, is not
known. If so the fact was ignored III
his will.
But now, after lapse of years, there
comes an own neIce of the deceased
Ebert Head, in the person of Caroline
Bradbury, negro woman of Troy
Ala. who claims to be the only living
child of Elbert Heads sister, Ions
since deceased.
And, to make long story short, sh'
proposes to contest for the estate of he
beloved uncle, Ebert Head, at once.
The validity of her claim remains t,
be seen later on.
An attempt will be made to set asid,
the will of Ebert Head, one point be
ing that at the time it was made, as ex
pressed therein, the said Head did no
know Of the existence of this neice
else he might have made her his sol
heir.
Col. J. r. Williams has been EN-
ployed by this claimant to the estat
and will make vigorous fight to pu
her IN possession. Dismuke, II Is t,
be supposed, will put up an equall
vigorous fight to retain possession Q
the estate.
The prominence of Ebert Hesd anC
Dismuke, as well as the value of III
estate at issue, will render the pro
ceedings of great interest here,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Colds Are Dangerous,

How often you hear it remarked: "Its
only cold," and few days later lesrn
that the man is on his back with pheu-
monia This is of such common occur
renee that cold, however slight, should
not be disregarded. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy counteracts any tenden-
cg towarad pneumonia. 1t always cures
and is pleasant to take. Sold by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Tragedy Averted,

~ ust in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs, w. Watkins
of Pleasant City, Ohio. Pneumonia
had played sad havoc with him and a
terrible cough set in besides, Doctors
treated him, but he grew worse every
day. At length we tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
our darling was saved. He's now sound,
and we'll" Everybody ought to know,
it's the only cure cure for Coughs, Colds,
and all Lung diseases. Guaranteed by
DR.. e. j EIdridge, druggist. Price SOC
and 81 90 Trials bottles free,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Well Again.

The many friends of john Blount will
be pleased to learn that he has entirely
recovered from his attack of rheuma-
tism. Cham berlain's Pain Balm cured
him after the best doctors in the town
(Monon, Ind. had failed to give relief.
The prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many
times it's cost. Fors sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
TEN CENTS STILL The PRICE
Americus Buyers Paying 1t For Fine
Cotton.

ny ~h~ @ytfS ~ ! VI = ulC
Cotton.
The account in yesterdays Times
Recorder of the sale of lot of cotton
here for ten cents was pleasing to those
who had any of the staple, The mar
ket was off few points yesterday but
is still very strong. Contrary to al
most every expectation, the price Of
cotton has gone higher already this
season than even the most excited bulls
anticipated, The local spectators and
dealers are divided on opinions as to
what Will happen before the season
closes. Some are firm in their belief
that / cents will be paid by summer,
while others are expecting tumble at
any moment. The present big advance
results from general squeezing Of
English splnners and forcing them to
pay high price for their stock, which
at present is considerably short. One
is inclined to think that as soon Of
the mills were fairly well supplied,
sufficiently to bridge over until the
new crop comes in, the market woult
react.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
HIS RELATIVES TO PROSECUTE
Killing OF Jack Smith Is Going to BE
investigated.

Judge James A. Hixon returned to
Americus yesterday from Montgomery
where, it is understood, he went to in
vestigate the tragedy of last Sunday
wherin Thomas Jones shot to death
his brother-in-law, Jack Smith, in
their own home, during a family dis
turbance. The Times Recorder sever
al days ago published the particulars
of the homicide, Local interest is Civ
en- the case in the fact that both men
engaged therein were former residents
of Americas. Relatives of Mr.. Smith
here are not wholly satisfied with the
version of the tragedy as given out
and, it is said, are going to assist the
state in the prosecution of Jones and
have employed Judge James A. Hixon,
of Americas, to that end. Jones
will be given committal trial Tues.
day. Both men have relatives in and
near Americas who deplore the dis
tressing affair, resulting in the death
of Mr.. Smith at the hands of his
brother ln-law and friend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
GEO D. WHEATLEY. GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
Spring Is In Evidence.

Evidences of Spring to be every section of
the store These evidences strengthening and before
long the whole shop will be arrayed in the bright, fresh
merchandise of the season. More to talk about
than space permits You interested In goods
You'll be particularly interested when tell you that
these goods rightly bought and that they 60
ing to be sold very reasonable margin of profit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
CAPACITY OF PLANT DOUBLED
Acme Brewing Co. Will Enlarge Its
Business.

The Acme Brewing Co. of Macon,
which has an agency and large patron
age IN Americus, is going to greatly
enlarge its plant. George Blaess,
brewmaster of the Acme Company, has
recently made trip west, inspecting
the latest improvements IN brewing
and bottling machinery. The plans
for the enlargement of the brewery
provide for doubling of the capacity
of the present plant, and will cost
100000 The present capacity of the
brewery is about so, 1000 barrels annual
ly, and q doubling of it's capacity
means an output of 100000 barrels
annually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
It Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga. suf-
fered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bueklen's Arnics Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds,
Piles, it's the best salve in the world,
Cure guaranteed. Only % cts. Sold by
DR., E. J. Eldridge, druggist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
SERVICES AT BAPTIST CHURCH.

Services to Be Preached on The Life
of Christ.
At the First Baptist church the pas
tor began on last Sunday a series of
sermons on the Life of Christ. His
first theme was ''The Prayer Life of
Jesus" This morning the theme will
be, Jesus at the River" Rev, Neigh
Dor will develop the dual baptism that
took place at the Jordan. The object
of this series of sermons is not only to
get deeper glimpse into the life of
the Lord, but to lead the people to en-.
ter into that life themselves and thus
to be the true ChrIst-light In the midst
of a wicked and perverse generation.
Tonight the pastor expects to speak
upon "The Value of Soul
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
WAIT FOR MATERIAL
Work Upon Methodist Church Thereby
DELAYED.

Because a shipment of $4,000 build
ing brick was rejected q few days
since, progress upon the First Metho-
dist church is still delayed. The brick,
it was claimed, did not come up to re-
quirements and were rejected. 1t will
be several weeke, therefore, before an
other lot of material can be received.
Work upon the handsome edifice is
rather slow and it may be several
months yet ere it is completed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01

The best pill meath the stars and stripes
1t cieanses the system and never gripes.
Little Early Risers of worldly repute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substitute
A small pill, easy to buy, easy to take
and easy to act, but never failing in re.
suits. DeWitt,s Little Early Risere
arouse the secretions and act as a tonic
to the liver. cnring permanently, W. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
A GREAT SAVING OF
LABOR.

In times past bread was aerated by the use
of fermented dough- beating air into it, or, FREE
quently sour milk and soda were used as the
leavening agent Now progressive housewives
have adopted newer and better method-the
"GOOD LUCK" way its sure, thorough and
convenient 'GOOD LUCK" Baking Powder
is always of the same high standard, and has
long maintained its position as the leading
Baking Powder in the Land
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01

When you wake up with bad taste in
your mouth you may know that you
need dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
& Liver Tablets. They will cleanse
your stomach, improve your appetite
and and make you feel like a new man,
They are easy to take, being sugar
coated, and pleasant in effect. For sale
by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01

You will never wish to take another
dose of pills if you once try Cha mber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are easier to take and pleasant in effect.
They cleanse the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Wash Goods Special.

One thousand yards or more OF
beautiful new Ginghams and Mad
ras, in lovely patterns and styles
for shirt waists and dresses. A
magnificent assortment of cOttons
at 10c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if il
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01

Agents to solicit subscriptions for 8
new publication, which teaches the
most profitable industry known. Lib
eral commissions. Sample copy 1Oc
Address, Box M. Tallulah Falls, Ga.
3 sun 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
MANY FEARFUL OF A CYCLONE
Terrific Wind and RaInstorm Here
Yesterday.

erTifIc WIND and kaanStorm ffere
Yesterday.
A fearful storm, which hundreds of
citizens here thought would reach
cyolonic proportions, swept over this
section at $3.50 oclock yesterday morn
ing. The wind blew furiously, rock
ing houses and badly frightening
people generally. For ten minutes
there was perfect deIuge of rain, &C.
companied by vivid lightning, an inch
of rain falling within that brief period.
Reports yesterday from all portions of
this county were that the storm was
very severe, though no casualties re-
suited
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Reward Tor cold Brooch.

Lost on Barlow street or Finn street,
q crescent shaped gold brooch. Return
10 this Office and receive reward
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
viii Buy Your Iron.

l want at once, several carloads old
iron. Will pay highest price in cash.
Call or write me at Americus.
10 d & W I'm. AARON COHEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
White Madras Special.

5 Pieces White Madras, beauti-
full patterns 32-inch wide, regular
price zoe; special this week at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
is LOOKING UP TROUBLE STILL.
Eiehty-four Years of Age and Frances
to Altar.

Judge Allen has.issued marriage Ii.
cense to colored brace of trouble
chasers, the groom being eighty-fou
years old, while the coy charcoal dam.
sci pleaded guilty to sixty-five hard
winters. 1t has truly been said that
there is no fool like an old one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Boarders Wanted,

Location convenient to business
Apply 306 Jackson street.
At MRS. MARSHALL MARTIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Richmond, Virginia.
sERIcEs AT CALVARY CHURCH

During the Season of Lent-Services
For Today.
Sundays: Morning prayer, II a. m.
Subject of sermon today Necessity of
Repentance. Evening prayer, 1880
p. m. with address "Belief".
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday 4.30 p. m. Tuesday address
The BeatItudes.
Wednesday night-7;3O p. m. "Great
Men of the Bible"
Special series of sermons and ad-
dresses bearing on Lenten topics.
Night services at z. 80 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
White Pique Special.

100 Yards fine white Pique, ex-
cellent quality; worth zoe; special
at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
HIS CONDITION MOST CRITICAL

Eason Smith is Reported Very Low
In Albany.
Mr.. Eason Smith, native of Ameri-
Gus and for long years q resident here,
is critically ill in Albany. In fact, it
was reported here last night that he
was dying. Mr.. Smith is a brother of
Miss Amanda Smith and of the late
Capt. s. A, Smith, and has many
friends here who would regret to learn
of his death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01

About 33 per cent of the cigars sold
Ia London are not made of tobacco.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Persian Lawn Special.

500 Yards fine sheer white Per
sian Lawn; beautiful quality; worth
zoe; special this week at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
LUMBER.

We can Fill promptly all or
ders for Lumber from our mill
near Americas. Lowest prices
given on application. Orders
left at Lockett stables will
receive our attention. Call on
Or address us at Amer1cus.
II. s. IOCKETT &c SON
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Corset Specials.

Thomson's new style glove fitting
Corset, straight front, long over
hips; also W. B. "Erect Form"
Corsets, long over hips, at $3.50
and $1.00 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Black Dress Goods Specials.

3S-inch fine Black Albatros,
beautiful soft qnality; worth 65c;
special at 49c.
46-inch Black Sicilians, beauti-
full lustre and fine quality; regular
price Soc; special at 73c.
52-inch fine Black BrOadcloth,
soft silk finish, regular price $1.75;
this week at $1.29.
45-inch silk and wool Voiles,
newest and sheerest of dress weaves
exceedingly rich and stylish; regu-
lar price $500; specially priced
at $1.75.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
a DESIRABLE LOT
Mr.. PearIman Buys a Nice Home on
Prince Street.

Mr.. ID. Pearlman, on yesterday,
closed deal whereby he secures a de-
sirable property on Prince street, near
Lamar. The residence is modern in
all its appointments, and Mr.. Pearl
man secures a most desirable home,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
Ribbon Special.

% Pieces fine Taffeta Silk Rib
bon, 81 inches wide, all colors,
regular price zoe; special this week
at 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-01
India LinOn Special.

5OPieces 36-inch fine white India
LinOn; regular price 25c; special
at 19c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23
H::BCC;
BEERS
Famous tho " orld
Over-Fully Matured.
Order from
NJ. GanS
Ora aphic's Daily Story
wild looking was gES

/ So VIII iOOklnS was Big.
What do you want:" he asked
Molly did not answer; but keeping
! the point of the knife as near his hear
| as possible and her eye fixed on him
| she drew little away till suddenly
| she raised the muSket and, pulling III
| the tirelock, pointed it at him insteai
! of the knife. Then she told him in j;
! whisper to go before her. indicating
| the direction by pointing. Marching
him to the house of Il patriot whom she
well knew she could depend on. the
two locked him up in the barn, and the
man stood guard while Molly returned
Going at once to an clubhouse. she took
out ladder. raised it to Otis window
and, mounting, gave Il faint tap Otis
heart jumped within him as he Went
softly to the window and cautiously
raised the sash.
Come said Molly. and she descend
ed the ladder.
In the barn two horses stood saddled.
Molly led the way With one. Otis fol
lowing With the other. through a field
to the rear, and, making ii circuit. they
struck the road far from the house.
Molly" said Otis. his voice trem-
bling with emotion. Il owe you every
thing. Ii get clear some day will
return to thank you. II life of deyo-
ton will help to repay
"Oh, hush"
'Moily listen to me. Perhaps you
thought that there was more than
friendship between me and Margaret
Moucrief. There is not She is work
ing with me and was to give me war
secrets. True. her father Is a Tory
and must have got wind Of my being
on the place.
ooh. no. no! You were informed on
by wretch. one unworthy to live Il
minute by your side"
"Who?"
She was riding at a gallop, but she
dropped her reins on her horses neck
and covered her face with her hands.
"MOlly, sweetheart. never mind who
gave me away. You have rescued me.
and my life belongs to you. 1t will be
willing servitude. for my heart is
alSO your save.
.No, no. no." walled the girl 81 am
unworthy OF you. l thought you loved
Margaret Moncrief and were going
from me to her. betrayed you.
am a selfish, fiendish creature. put
you in jeopardy of the halter. and the
only hope l have for peace Of mind is
that have undone what have done"
She turned her horses head and
went galloping back in the direction
from which she had come Otis reined
in his horse and sat looking after her.
Molly" he called MOLLY. for
give you"
There was no reply except the di-
minishng sound of her horses hoofs as
abe drew farther from him.
After CORVALLIS surrender Otis
sought out Hunts farm. hoping to find
Molly but he was told that she had
pined away and died. Her doctors said
that she suffered from some mental
strain that sapped her vitality.
GEORGE WORDER PLUM.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23

81 for round trip. Dates OF sale. first
and second TUESDAYS in October and
November. Twenty-one days return
limit
Grand Royal Arch Masons Annual
Convocation, Little Rock, November
16-19-One and one-third fare for the
round trip on the certificate plan.
United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy, Hot Springs-October 20 to 81.
Rate of one and one-third fare for the
round trip, on the certificate plan.
Arkansas Baptist State Convention,
Little Rock, October 80 to November
3-Rate of one and one-third fare for
the round trip on the certificate plan.
Little Rock. October 2S to November
2-Rate of one and one-third fare on
the certificate plan for the round trip.
Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Shows
Pine Bluff. October 81. Little Rock No
vember 3. One and one-third fare for
the round trip from all stations within
fifty miles.
Special One-Way Rates to the West
Dates of sale. September Is to No
vember 80, 1908. Helena and Butte,
Mont. S31 So Ogden and Salt Lake.
titan. $40; Spokane. Wash, S34; Port
land, Tacoma and Seattle. $3.50. Cor
respondingly low rates to all other
points in this territory.
Texas State Fair Dallas. Texas
For this occasion the Iron Mountain
will sell tickets to Fort Worth and re-
turn for S13. and to Dallas and return
for 912.1O Dates sale. September 25
to October 3. Return limit October II.
Direct train service.
n. q MlZELL. Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23
Molly Hunts
Temptation
tOriginal. J

loIiSIHall
"AnG now, Mistress Molly, I must bic:
you adieu. Your father, your mother,
yourself. have merited the thanks of
the Continental congress for harborng
me, and You especially deserve my
thalz.zS for your Kindness while | have
been in hid.ng under your roof"
DO you go direct to the Americans ~
she asked, putting up pair of tempt
Ing lips, inviting farewell kiss.
NO. go to the house of that Tory
Andrew Moncrief to stop one night"
and pray, what will you do that
for? asked the girl, blanchng
Margaret Moncrief, his daughter, is
one of U.S. he replied. 81 must see her
before l return. She and are warm
friends"
The girl drew away. Instinct tod
her that when man risked his life to
meet a woman it WAS not friendship
that led him to do so. The man called
q goodby, and they had parted.
The next night party Of British sol"
diers appeared on the place Of Andrew
Moncrief and asked if stranger had
stopped there for the night. On being
told that no one was there they search
ed the house. then the outhouses and at
last came upon Lieutenant Lionel Otis
hidden in the haymow. He was search
ed and plans of the British fortifica-
tions at Trenton, with information as
to the strength of the force defending
them. We're found concealed in his
clothing. He was taken to the house of
Farmer Hunt and led into the kitchen,
where Molly was cooking supper.
When she saw him she turned deadly
pale.
Good morrow. Mistress Molly" said
the young man. eve meet again very
soon. Some one has given me away"
Molly staggered, without a word. out
of the room, turning her back to the
soldiers that they should not see her
face.
STRANGE" said Otis that she should
be so affected But perhaps she knows
the fate of spy"
1t was late when the prisoner was
taken to the farm, and his guard con-
cluded to keep him there over night.
A sergeant in command went to the
second floor and selected room with
but one window and one door. Into
this room he thrust Lieutenant Otis,
placing a man at the door and one I'M
derneath the window. Then the rest
of the guard lay down on the kitchen
floor before the great stone fireplace
and went to sleep.
At nidpight the sentinel below stood
leaning kgainst the house, his hands
graspi4 his musket, his hat over his
eyes. HPresently he sat down on the
grouA. then fell over on his back. He
wa/asleep Suddenly he felt his gun
slN from his hands and, looking up,
sM Molly bending over him, holding
II long knife, its point within an inch
I-f his heart. He thought her insane.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23

Little Rock, Ark, October 5-10--For
the above occasion the following roun(.
thorized to Little Rock, Ark.-Rate.
one fare plus so cents for the round
trip. except that an open rate OF one
and one-third fare where later basis
makes a less rate Dates of sale, Octo-
Der 3, 4 and 5. Return limit, October
II, 1903.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23
Peo. d BY N1er Only.

Malwatc hi =, on the borders Of Rus
Sia. is the only city In the world peo
pied by men only. The Chinese womer
are not only forbidden to live in this
territory, but even to pass the great
wall of Kalkan and enter into Mon
golia. MI the Chinese of this borde!
city are exclusively traders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23
iRO.i MOUNTAIN READERS.

= Special excursion rates to South
0Qekota points. One fare plus fifty
,Snts for the round trip. Tickets or
|saR June l to September 80. Limit
tef rsarn, October 81.
SSN1ouis. Mo-, and return, $11.61
Das&e otsale October to 9, inclu
s,xe: Nnir t0r return October H.
leQ : !. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-23
Volcano Dust as a Souvenir.

Visitors to Martinique are bringing
home samples of volcano dust as souy.
enirs. This is unuSrai. Very few
travellers have any dust to bring back
in these days Of high prices.