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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
Dec. %.


d. w. Yader has gone to Cassia
county, TO be gone about ten days.
George Sherman has been max
ing grade from the main road up
to his own road besides other i'm
provements.
Percy Blakely has been confined
to his bed with infamaiory rheu-
matism the past two weeks. He
was unable to move himself at all.
Several of our socialistic friends
went to Glover creek hunting last
week and returned very tired and
hungry, with a jnck rabit and a
cottontail.
The Pleasant Valley Sunday
School will have a Christmas tree
in the Burkhard school house Sat
urday evening All are cordially
invited to attend.
DR.. Baugh was called to see Mrs.
James Bowles who was quite sick
with inhamatory rheumatism. He
also visited Mr.. Gardner who was
thrown from a wagon and badly
hurt.
Mr.. Vanderwood, Latter Day
Saint minister, has been preaching
in the Burkhard school house last
week. JOHN QUILL
Dec. l9.
lowing to the wreck on the Short |
Line the foregoing Bliss items ar
rived too late for last weeks issue. |
-EDToR
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25


and also his declaration that "No
one thing can do as much to offset
the tendency toward an unhealthy
trend from the country into the
city as the making and keeping of
good roads"
From these premises. the argu-
ment is made that the reason coun-
try roads are bad is because the
entire burden of building and re-
pairing them has in most cases
been thrown on the farmers, whose
means are not sufficient for the
task" 1t is therefore held, as good
roads are desirable, and indeed es-
sential, to the public interest, an
equitable system requires that the
national government must bear
portion of the expense, and this is
provided in the Brownlow bill. 1t
is supposed that with this aid the
farmers could make aud keep good
roads, and that they would willing
ly spend more than they do to keep
up their bad roads. 1t is held,
further, that "a given sum Of money
spent under this system of coop
Grafton will produce far greater re-
suits, since it will be devoted in
larger sums to permanent improve
ment under expert direction, in
stead of being wasted by inexperi-
enced men in annual patchwork, !
annually swept into the bitches"
The argument is a strong and |
plausible one; and yet there are
drawbacks; the tremendous ex-
pense which the system would in
volve is one of them; another is
the uncertainty that the national
money would be faithfully applied
to the work, in no greater proper
ton than the law would specify,
and the probability that the coun-
try would see multitudes of jobs,
Tin both senses) some completed,
and some not. 1t would be vast
and if entered upon
at all by the general government,
it should be under the most careful
regulat ons; and no road inspector
Or overseer should reside in the
county Tor PERHAPS the state) where
his work lies, lest he be tempted to
can toward his neighbor and against
he government in his apportlon-
nent of expenditures. Yet under
cautious restrictions, and with rigid
md expert supervision. we should
De glad to see such an experiment
ried; to see how it would work out;
or without doubt the good roads
timed at are badly needed, and
heir lack is cruel hardship and
asst economical disability through
nut the whole countryside Lake
Tribune.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
Movement for Good Roads.

We have received a note in re-
gard to a form of petition for the
passage of the Brownlow bill to en-
courage good road making, which
is now pending in congress. The
petition has been electrotyped, cop
les may re had gratis by address,
ing Represent tive w. P. Brown
low, r ON 81, Washington Savings
Bank building, corner 18th and G
streets, N. W., Washington D. C.
The proposition in the bill is
that the national government will
cooperate with the local authori-
ties in charge of the common roads,
paying not to exceed eighty per
cent of the cost of construction of
a perfect road that is put in accord
ing to the standards and rules Of
the national authority named in
the bill The authority for this is
in treating the highways as post
roads, and the rural delivery routes
as within the definition.
The petition referred to is adj
dressed to the president, but is de-
signed for transmission to congress
1t urges good-road making as a
measure of sanitation and to en-
the raising OF large fami-
lies. 1t says that large families
ire bred in the countrie; that the
,ity kills them; it quotes the presi-
lent as saying that sit is a good |,
hing to encourage in every way
my tendency to check an unhealthy |
low from the country to the city,"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
correspondence.

w. H. Bowen of Albion, has
been sojourning here for several
days. He was away from home
when Albion was quarantined for
smallpox and has been unable to
get back.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. P. Johnson will
have reception at their sumptu-
Gus home the evening of the oath.
A large number of guests have
been invited and pleasant time is
anticipated.
Arnold Gridley and Martin Cur
ran who are attending All Hallows
college in Salt Lake City, came
home. for the holidays the 18th.
They will return to college about
the 9Th of Jan.
This has been a beautiful winter
in Hagerman so far, bright sunshi-
ny days and very little wind. Farm
ers are blowing and leveling their
fields, and men are at work plow-
ing and scraping dirt on the roads
today
L. NJ. Fl.
Dec. %.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-12-25
Journal
Special
Hagerman Happenings.


neareHagerman, Dec 10, girl.
Mrs. w. W. Croco, who has beer
very sickfor some time, is slowly
recovering.
The 1wners Of the city hall will
give dance in the hall the nights
of the "a and 18th.
A. II. ConkIn has built a neat
cottage on the hill east of town and
is now occupying it.
t. Ainsworth has built a black
smith shop On the hill opposite O.
f. Calhoun's residence.
A. H. Conklin has engaged in
the hardware business and has a
nice stock of goods, in the store of
Conkiin & Som
A. N. Conklin is building a COM
modious residence for j. S. John
son at Lewis Ferry He has Fred
Conklin, Chas. Manchester and F.
Sherman, helping him.
0. F. Calhoun is drilling for
well at his home. He is down about
so feet He has struck sand and
will have to procure some casing
before going farther,
Geo. A. Parton and J. w. Miller,
two young men from Colorado, are
engaged in blacksmith and repair
work in the shop in the rear of
Owens Bros. store. They have
large stock of all kinds of hard
ware and hardwood, are good work
men, sober and industrious, and
are doing a good business.
John Curran is building a fine
cottage, two-story residence, about
q mile from town, that is nearly
completed. J. w. Walker of Boise
il the contractor and had six car
penters at work for some time |
They have all left with the excep- |
ton OF Sam Wright, who is finish
ing the inside of the building
Ex-County Commissioner Niles,
Ex-Commissioner Secor, and Coun-
ty Commissioners Sands have been
pretty badly crippled with rheuma-
tism for some time We sympa-
thize with them, but wonder if it is a
for official crimes, or
is it part of the emoluments of
the Office OF county commissioner?
There has been a lot of improve
ment made in Hagerman and vi
entity this fall. Road Overseers
Burnett and Dudley have been
grading the roads and streets nicely
md the citizens have donated S170l
50 far for graveling the streets from
Gustin's corner to Liberty Millets.
The work is being done under the
Of Charles Gustin and
S being done we'll, he is putting
lbout eight inches of gravel on the
street and when it becomes packed
n the soft clay it becomes hard and
irm Hagerman will have the fin
st street in the country.
Last Friday, E. w. Dilatush who i
ras hunting in company with F. i
!. Uhrlaub, E. II. Purdy, Mr. T
Voodring, H. Bryant and Mr.. Sys- $
err, was fortunate to kill a gray
5olf, the first that has been killed Il
n this county for a good many c.
ears The wolf was more than Il
tx feet long and weighed about $50 2
ounds, and was a rich golden yell =
w with beautiful brown markings il
nd had fangs about two inches Il
ing. Mr.. Dilatush is highly ella q
ID with his prize and has sent the Il
gin and head to taxidermi>t in =,
ineinnatti, O., to be mounted. The
of was killed on the south side dl
Indian Butte which is about 20 81
lies south of Hagerman. Four -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
Mr., JORDAN is HERE
TO TALK OF FARM.
A Session of Much Interest
Assured.
TO FARMERS IN THIS DISTRICT
President Jordan and Prominent
Speakers With Him to Address The
Farmers at City Hall This Morning
Large Attendance Expected.

No occasion of recent years in Ameri-
Gus was ever anticipated with so much
interest among the progressive farmers
of this section as is the institute to be
held here today, and certain is it that
the benefits resulting will be wide
spread and lasting if the excellent ad-
vice given is regarded.
Tt will be "a school of farming" very
well worth attending.
Eminent speakers, men who have made
farming a success, will relate their ex-
perience for the benefit of others, and
the knowledge thus disseminated will
be of lasting advantage.
President Harvie Jordan, state di'
rector of Farmers Institutes, accom-
panied by Hon. Dudley Hughes, presi-
dent of the State Agricultural Society,
Hon. Hugh N. Starnee, of the State
Experiment Station, and Hon. E. A
Ross, prominent and successful fruit
grower and farmer of Houston county,
will be here today.
And each gentleman will DELIVER an
address upon subject of interest to
the farmers here.
The Institute will open this morning
at 10 o'clock at the city hall, and not
only are the farmers of the Thirteenth
district invited and expected, but also
are those of other counties here as we'll
as our people generally.
Among the subjects to be discussed
today are the following.
Agricultural EdUcatIon and Sugar
Cane Culture, by Hon. Dudley M.
Hughes, Danville, Ga.
Strawberry Culture and Corn Cul-
ture, by Mr.. E. A, Ross, Marshallville.
Commercial Fertilizer and Pork Pro-
duction, by Hon. Harvie Jordan, Mon
tlcello, Ga.
Fruit Culture and Plant Life, by
Hon. Hugh N. Starnes, who is con-
nected with the states experimental
station, and successful planter.
Other subjects in which the farmers
are interested will be discussed as well.
President Jordan says that great sue
cess has attended the holding of these
institutes in other senatorial districts
visited, and he hopes for excellent re-
suits IN this one. The Times Record
or will stand sponsor for this.
Let our people turn out today and
make this institute the best yet held in
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
Sheer White Goods

For graduating gowns. 48-inch
White Wash Chiffon, regular price
35c; special at 25c.
48-iuch White Persian Lawn;
regular price Soc; special at 25c.
5O-inch White French Lawn, silk
wavy effect; worth 75c; special 49c.
32-inch White Silk Molossline de
Sole, beautiful quality; worth 35c;
special priced at 25c.
7O-inch White French Organdie,
regular price 40c; special at 25c.
4O-inch White and Colored Suisse
Organdie, worth Soc; special at 25c.
4S-inch Paris Mousseline in white
regular price 4Oc; special at 25c.
36.inch White Wasting Linen,
good quality; worth 65c; special
at 40c.
36-inch White Union Linen,
looks like SOC quality; special at
25c.
Special lot White Madras Waist
ings, exquisite patterns;.worth 40c;
specially priced this week at 25c.
100 Yards fine White Corded
Pique; regular price 25c; special
at 15c.
10 pieces Fancy White Lawns,
lace effects; worth 15c; special Zoe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
NO RING OF RIFLES
IN RIOT AND PANIC
In Anderson Next Memorial
Occasion.
PEACEFUL EVENT NOW ASSURED
Next Saturday Is Memorial Day at Ma.
tionaI Cemetery, But There viii Be
No Rioting or Great Disorder as on
Previous Occasions.

Next Saturday, both, is Federal
memorial day at Andersonyille, near
Americas, bat as the Times-Recorder
has announced already this occasion,
the first one in twenty years, will be
unmarked by rioting, bloodshed and
murder, and observed most decorously
by good people who go there to ray
tribute to their dead.
And this happy condition is brought
about, for the first time, by the muz-
zling the negro excursion,
THIS change of programme is hailed
with greatest pleasure by Federal vet
Grams, citizens of Americus aud Ander-
sonvllle, and by the best class of col
ored people here generally.
Long ago the best colored citizens
here, owing to the stigma attaching to
such annual orgies, ceased going to
Jacksonville, and only the tough ele-
ment, the razor wielders, gun Iuggers
and blind tiger keepers gloried in go
ing there. Bullets and booze was their
delight, and they reveled in both to the
fullest extent.
Usually at this date, in anticipation
of the festive occasion, the sale of pls-
tolls and cartridges here increased
enormously, and every grindstone
whetted knife or dagger.
In anticipation of the usual scenes OF
rioting, bloodshed and murder, the
local military company was preparing
to march to the scene to do duty on a
sacred memorial day., while the sher-
ifs posse was organized to take the
initietlve in keeping murder at min
imum and making many arrests.
1t was always the case that thirty OF
forty rioters were brought to Americas
in chains that night, while the dea6
ones were buried there.
In addition to all this, farm labor
was demoralized for weeks, both be
fore and after "Andersonville day,
and farmers lost enormously thereby
But all this is changed now. The ex
cursion is thing of the past, excep
for peaceful citizens who will go there
to observe memorial day as it SHOULD
be observed.
A requiem for the dead will not fine
an echo in the crack Of a rioters riff e
and strains of sacred mnsic no longer
will be broken by the death yell of 1
human brute out in the woods by
1t Will always be peaceful and quiet a
Andersonville now; an occasion I'M
marked with bloodshed as before.
And all good people in Georgia vii
rejoice in the permanent healing 0
this annual sore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
The Wastes of the Body.

Every seven day the blood, muscles
and bones of man of average size loses
two pounds of wOrnout tissue. This
waste cannot be repIenished and the
health and strength kept up without
perfect digestion. When the stomach
and digestive organs fail to perform
their functions, the strength let down,
health gives way, and disease sets up,
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the
stomach and digestive organs to digest
food that may be eaten into the kind of
blood that rebuilds the tissues and pro-
tects the :health and strength of the
mind and body. KodoI cures Indiges-
ton, Dyspepsia and all stomach tr0ub-
les. 1t is an ideal spring tonic. Sold
by w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
BLACK TO WHITE SHE TURNS.
Strange Freak of Humanity Near
Americus.

Americus.
There lives near Americus o negro
woman, old Georgia Ann Hill, who
will soon be able to boast the fact that,
though born an African as black as the
ace of spades. she is now white wo-
man so far as appearances go, from
head to the tips of her toes.
For it can be said in all truth that
this old woman is turning from black
to white.
Georgia Ann Hill lives on the plan
tation of Mr.. Elton G. Parker near
Americas, and he tells the wonderful
story of her transformation after hav.
ing looked at her.
Twelve years ago the old woman was
inky black-& typical African in every
sense but without the swish that her
color would fade" it began to whiteu
at her feet and gradually extended up.
ward.
The "whitening process" was slow al
first, but is rapid now.
Within this time her entire body has
turned white-not dead white, but
the healthy, pinkY whiteness of a babe,
and now extends up to her chin. Her
face is still inky black, the cline Of
light being clearly defined at he1
chin, but is fast extending now,
In fact, the old woman believes that
within six months she will be whita
from her snowy head to the tips of her
rusty toes.
She is 70 years of age, extremely
healthy and works in the field every
day. She has lived for fifty years on
this same farm and wants to die there,
having refused all offers to put herself
upon exhibition. She has never been
to Americas in her life.
Such cases as this have been heard
of, but this is the only genuine one
ever known here, where doubling ones
can see it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
The X-Rays.

Recent experiments, by practical tests
and examination with the aid of the
X-Rays, establish it as fact that Ca.
tarrh of the Stomach is not disease OF
itself, but that it results from repeated
attacks of indigestion. elbow can ]
cure Ny Indigestion?" Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure is curing thousands. It will
cure you of indigestion and dyspepsia,
and prevent or cure Catarrh of the
Stomach. K0dol digests what YOU eat
makes the stomach sweet. Sold by
w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
REPORT OF DEATH is UNTRUE.
Sere't Darby Is Alive and Well In
Philippines.

Sers't Darby Is Alive and We'll In
Philippines.
Yesterdays Times Recorder contain
ed an account of the death, as report
ed, of Sergeant William nj. Darby, q
Sumter county boy enlisted in the
Twenty Seventh Infantry and now in
the Philippines. The information was
conveyed in letter from T. Perryman,
of the Eleventh Infantry, also IN the
Philippines, Private Perryman stating
that he had learned of The death of
Serg't Darby which resulted from
heart trouble March 18th. Both are
Sumter county boys, and THE contents
of the letter was published, as request =
ed. 1t appears, however, that the re,
ports current of the death of Serg't.
Darby were erroneous, as his brother,
j. l.. Darby, informed the Times-Re
corder yesterday that he had just heard
from Sergt. Darby, who was alIVe and
well, and who wrote to relieve his fami-
ly here ofany suspense caused by re-
ports current of his death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
a SWEEPING SALE AT DuNcAN's
a Cyclone of Low Prices Will Rage
There Today.

p Cyclone OF Low Prices Will Rage
There Today.
For several years past the trade of
this section has been favored with big
bargain sales at Duncan's store, and
when such a sale is advertised the wise
ones know what to expect. But while
there have been bargain sales recently,
the "Big Sale reaching proportions
never yet attained, begins this morning
and will continue while the special of
ferings last. During the past three
days Duncan's force of statesmen have
gone through every department from
shoes and clothing to silks and ribbons,
and tempting offerings from each stock
are pyramided on the immense bargain
counters. Duncan's Store has never
before attempted such a stupendous
sale as this, nor has any other store in
Americas, and hundreds will leav c
1t as well pleased purchasers. See his
magnificent show windows today and
also the feast of offerings piled inside.
A dollar today will go further than two
silver wheels will roll you elsewhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
Ladies Hosiery.

% dozen Ladies' Tan and Brown
drop stitch and Richelieu rib Stock
ings, regular price 25c and 35c
special this week at Zoe.
Ladies' fine Isle thread and cot
ton Richelieu ribbed stockings,
black with fancy embroidery, fancy
linen effects, also white with black
embroidery; worth 75c and $1.OO:
special priced at soc.
Ladies' white cotton and Isle
thread ribbed Vests, low neck,
sleeveless and tapped neck; worth
double the price; special at Toe,
15c and 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
A Sure Thing

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto
gether true. DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption is sure cure for
all lung and throat troubles. Thous-
ands can testify to that Mrs. @. B.
Van Metre of Shepherdtown, w, Va
says II had a severe case of Bronchitis
and for year tried everything I heard
of, bnt got no relief. Oae bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery then cured me
absolutely" It's infallible for Group,
Whooping Cough, Grip, Pneumonia
and Consumption. Try it, It's guar
anteed by the Eldridge drugstores.
Trial bottles free. Reg, sizes soc, 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
GEO D. WHEATLEY. GEO. D. wHEATLEY.
ClamOring For Space.

Every stock In this store camors for advertising space
Every stock cannot get this space for the that
advertising space is limited Only the prominent
most easonabe features exploited here the and
of other items all suited YOU present needs must
be passed. Only personal investigation will impress you
with the value and worthnes of the various lines OF
merchandise which hardly honored with
place in print. The following lots we'll worthy of all
the prominence give them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
a Little Early Riser

now and then, at bedtime will cure con-
stipation, biliousness and liver troubles
DeWitt's Little Early Rtsers are the
famous little pills that cure by arousing
the secretions, moving the bowels gently,
yet effsctually, and giving such tone and
strength to the glands of the stomach
and liver that the cause of the trouble
is removed entirely, and if their use is
continued for few days, there will be
no return of the complaint. Sold by
W. A Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22

Take ''just mite'' of Ramon's Tonic
Regulator nightly, and you will be
pleased with the effect, That tired ex-
hausted feeling will disappear, there
will be no cause for headaches, pains in
the back or side. When the organs are
in healthy state one has no cause for
complaint, and that is just the state q
systematic use of Ramon's Tonic Regu-
ia4or will produce. % cents. For sale
by all druggigts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
Made Young Again.

zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me in
my teen again" writes d. H. Turner
of DempseYtown, Pa. They're the
best in the world for Liver, Stomach
and bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only 25c at the Eldridge drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
Distressing Stomach disease.

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of "S0UrH AMERICAN FERvINE
Tonic" Invalids need suffer no longer,
because this great remedy can cure
them all. 1t is cure for the whole
world of stomach weakness aad indi-
gestIon. The cure begins with the first
dose. The relief it brings is marvel
GUS and surprising. 1t makes no fail
ure; never d1sappoInts. No matter how
long you have suffered, your cure is
certain under the use of this great
health giving force, Pleasant and al
was SAFE. Sold by the Eldridge Drug
Stores, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
Handkerchief Specials.

% dozen Ladies' hemstitched
Hankerchiefs, narrow hem; worth
Toe; special at DC.
Ladies' fine embroidered Hand
kerchiefs; regular price 25c; special
at 123c.
Ladies' fine embroidered and
Hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs,
exquisite designs at soc, 4Oc, 35c
and 25c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-22
RAPIDLY ARE CROPS GROWING
This Sunshine Is Adding to Farmers
Wealth.

Yesterdays sunshine, while lodged
by the man in town, was worth thous-
ands of dollars to the farmers here.
There is nothing like hot weather for
getting Young cotton out of the kinks,
where most of the crop is at present on
account of the recent torrential rains
and cold weather. Sunshine is King
Cotton's best tonic, and it IS now be-
ng given in heroic doses. Both corn
and cotton are doing much better with
in the past week, though farmers are
up to the elbows to keep things moving.