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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Finds WAY to Live Long.

The startling announcement of Dis
covery that will surely lengihen life is
made by editor o. FL. Downey, OF Chu-
rubusco ind. Il wish to stste,' he
writes, ''that DR., Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most infallibls
remedy that [ have ever known for
Coughs and Grip, tits invaluable to PEG
pie with weak lungs, Having this won
derful medicine no one need dread
pneumonia or Consumption. It's relief
IS Instant and cure certain" e. j. Ell
bridge guarantees every 50o and 81, 90
bottle, and give trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Good Hosiery Under price

Just couple of price-indications
of seasonable Stockings for Women
and Children, and priced in most
economical manner.
Women's Stockings at 813c a
pair, fast black high spIiced heels
and toes full regular length, never
before offered for less than I2Ac,
Children's Stockings at 8 I-3c a
pair, all sizes from to oI2 very heavy
ribbed spliced heels and toes and
double knee usually sold at I5c,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Prescriptions
and Receipts.

In our prescription work we use
the best quality Of drugs and chemi-
calls that we can obtain, taking
great care to see that every one is
of standard strength. We use every
possible precaution to insure exact
ness and efficiency in compromising
each prescription.
Our prescription department is
well equipped with modern facili-
ties for doing the most thorough
high quality prescription work.
Our price for putting up pre-
scriptions and household receipts
will always be found just and fair.
We invite you to bring all of your
doctors prescriptions here, and let
us take care of them for you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
New Century Comfort.

Millions are daily finding world of
comfort in Bucklen's A,nica Salve. It
kills pain from Burns. Scalds. Cuts,
bruises; conquers Ulcers and Fever
Sores; cures Eruptions, Salt Rheum,
Boils and Felons removes Corns and
Warts. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
25c at E, ). EIdridge'r drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
A woman seldom believes anything
her husband says about lher, but she
believes. every word he says about 9TH
er women
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade. Short
time required by free work, expert in
structions, etc. All advantages until
competent. Tools, diplomas, positions
and board given graduates. Catalogue
mailed free. Moler Barber College,
New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Infammatory Rheumatism Cured in
Three Days.

MORTON L. HILL, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had Infamatory Rheu-
matism in every muscle and joint, b
,uffering was terrible and her body and
ace were swollen beyond recognition
had been in bed for six weeks and had
eight physicians but received no benefat
until she tried the MYSTIC CURE FOR
RHEUMATISM. It gave immediate re-
lief and she was able TO walk about in
thfee days. l am sure it saved her life.
Sold by E J Eldridge, Druggist, Ameri-
Gus, ia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Perhaps alter all babies do under
stand the language women talk to them
and stay awake nights tosget even.


A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
DON'T take chances when Foley's Honey
and Tar affords perfect security from
serious effects of cold. John r. Hud-
son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

Worth 800 to you to cure child
or adult of incontinence OF
water during sleep "Anti- Diuretiop
stops il Immediately. 81. Sold by II,
J. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Mems Linen Collars SOC, Dozen.

They are not first quality, they
Just miss being cIassed as perfect by
reason of slight defects-a thick or
irregular thread, or a drop stitch in
the button ailments that would
frequently require an expert to detect,
In other words nothing that either
AFFECTS the wear or appearance is al
lowed to Be included. But what an
effect that little word seconds" has
upon prices,a ALI the very newest styles
all sizes II to Is at per dozen so cts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
That men become bores through
eagerness to appear appreciative.
A Life at Stake. .

If you but know the splendid merit of
Foley's Honey and Tar you would never
be without it. A dose or two win pre-
vent an attack of pneumonia orla grippe.
1t may save your life. John R.aHudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
STEWART GETS a DIsPENsARY.
Voters of County LegaIize Sale of
Liquor There.

Stewart county, Sumter's neighbor
on the west, is in the dispensary col
umn of wet counties, At the election
held day or two ago the majority for
dIspensary was something more than
one hundred. Dispensarles will be
opened both at Lumpkin and Richland,
it is said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Mems White Vest Sl.25 and $3.50

Ordinarily you would buy many of
these vests eagerly at $3.50; the rest
would be fairly prices at z. One
hundred and fifty in the lot original
ly, but not so many now, but a great
variety of good styles, made of excel
lent pioue, beautifully Iaundried, all
sizes at S1.25 and S1.5o each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

A man likes to hear a;woman say she
has never been kissed, even.lf hesdon't
believe it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

There are over 6,oO0 known lam
guages and dialects.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

In Italy the day is counted from sun
rise to sunset, and from 1 O'Clock to "a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
The price of medicine in Prussia is
regulated by the state, new price list
being published every year.

The crowned heads of every nation,
The rich men, poor men and misers
All join in paying tribute to
DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Ell. Williams, San Antonio, Texas,
writes: Little Early Riser Pills are
the best ever used in my family.
unhesitatingly recommend them to
everybody" They cure Constipation,
Billiousness, Sick Headache. Torpid
Liver. Jaundice, malaria and other liver
trouble. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

One case of the famous Mohawk
valley sheets full regular size with
broad hens never offered until now
at this price, soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

The Chinese have complicated cal
ender. Their cycles have so years,
each year, month and day having its
own name.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23

1t is against the rules to carry match
es on modern man-of-war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Dodson's Pharmacy.
Meet Ne at Dodson's."
How .T6out Hur
Sp1mg tearden ?

We have all varieties of
Laundreth's Celebrated
Garden Seed and can sup
ply you with any quantity
in dated sealed packages,
but wish to call your cs-
pecial attention to the fol
loving of Landreth's speci-
alties:
EXTRA EARLY PEAS, the
earliest sort, As days from
sowing, none are earlier,
and none are better. This
stran has been so often coun
forfeited, that they are
only sold nnder seal in red
card board packages,
Price 15c pint, 25c quart.
SELECT VERY EARLY JERSEY
WAKEFIELD CABBAGE,
heading for market 20 to so
days from sowing. Short
steemed, head corn shaped
boad at bottom; with blunt
peak. A reliable header,
and most excellent in all
good qualities. Package
sc or 6 for 25c.
LAUNDRETH'S UNSURPASSED
CABBAGE LETTUCE, leaves
deep green, short stem
and round, forming a well
closed head. An exceed
ingly desirable sort, sure
to prove satisfactory.
Packages Sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
Mems l5C Half Hose at 8 l-3 Pair.

One hundred dozen mems fast
black half hose spliced heels and toes
double soles regularly at I5C at per
pair I-3c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-23
MEMS 65c UNDERWEAR 42c

One case of mems heavy fleeced
underwear shirts and drawers all
sizes "a to ~ regularly sold at CSC
now at 42c per garment
The Washington times., 1903-02-22
RODE WITH LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS

Speaking Of LineoIn's personality, Dr..
Graves says:
Lincoln liked 90 ride With me on the
front seat. leaving Douglas with another
man who accompanied us on the rear
seat
He would ask me all kinds OF Ques-
tions about the country and the farms
we passed who lived on them. what they
raised. where such a road led TO; what
was the name OF certain cross road.
what prices did crops bring. where was
the best market He seemed 10 have
thirst for all kinds OF Information. ana
nothing in that line came amiss 10 him
Douglas. white we were driving along
the country reads would chat with his
seat mate or listen 10 Lincola's talk
with me and the people we met on The
road. occasionally ne would drop a Jest
at LincOln's expense. which would bring
about sharp exchange OF good natured
chan and when these two brilliant wits
crossed the sparks would fairly fly.
when there were few people in the
road and Lincoln was not questioning
me about the country or the people -
the crops. he and Douglas would tell
stories and chan each other. They We're
the best or friends personally. both cap
able story tellers- Both avoided the sub
ieCt Of politics when on the road. both
seeming to prefer 10 talk about any
thinE I'm the world in preference TO that
subject During the time / was With
them 1 never saw either annoyed at the
other. or heard a sharp word from
either"
The Washington times., 1903-02-22

During washington's famous visit TO
New Hampshire. in 1888. just after his
Inauguration. ne went to service at the
old Queens Chapel parish. now ST.
Johns, and in his diary for that day.
November l. 1889. he wrote: Attended
by the President OF the State. General
sullivan, Mr.. Langdon and the marshal
went in the forenoon to the Episcopal
church under the incumbency Of Mr.
Ogden.
Tradition tells US that the Presidentwas
arrayed on this occasion in an elegant
complete suit OF black velvet. with bril-
liant buckles He occupied the old gov
ernors pew. which was framed in red
plush curtains. with a heavy wooden
canopy over it. bearing the royal arms.
Chairs From Queen Caroline.
In this pew were the two chairs given
the parish by Queen Caroline. in whose
honor the chapel had been named. and
who had presented the PARISH at the
same time with a Bible. prayer books.
and silver service for the communion
table which last bears the royal arms
and is in use at the present day. Trim
ity Church. New York, and Trinity in
Boston were other parishes similarly
remembered by gifts OF communion ST..
yer at this time
One OF these queen chairs was occu
pied that Sunday in November, 1888. by
the very man who was most responsible
for the overthrow Of England's power in
the New World. And when. less than
score of years afterward. the chapel was
burned GSO6J and only one of the two
original chairs in the governors pew
was saved. tradition periodically de-
clared that-the survivor was the one In
which the Father Of His Country sat.
In 1871 the parish was Incorporated as
ST. Johns. and in 1907 the new church
took the same name Trinity Church.
Boston, contributed $1,000 toward the
erection Of the new building in its need.
When the Bell Cracked.
one Of the unfortunate accidents of the
fire Of 1906 was the cracking of the his
tOric bell which had begun its career by
ringing out peals from the belfry Of a
French Catholic Cathedral in Louisburg.
but which had been brought to Ports
mouth by doughty Colonel Pepperem OF
Kittery. just across the river. after his
triumphant capture of the defiant French
fortress.
But the bell was not beyond repair.
and after being recast by Paul Revere.
clearly rang forth its tidings OF Eayety
and gloom Tor many years. Finally.
however. the constant changing of the
tongue so were upon the metal that in
The Washington times., 1903-02-22

And on the rim. besides the motto.
venite." are the words. My mouth shall
slow forth thy praise"
Any account OF St. Johns parish at
Portsmouth which should neglect 10
state that the old Brattle organ. al
though not used in the church itself. IS
one of the corporations most cherish
ed possessions having been purchas-
ed for the allied chapel in 1886 by Dr.
Charles Burroughs, the first settled
pastor OF St Johns after the rebuilding
of the church, would be necessarily in
complete
This organ was originally the prop
The Washington times., 1903-02-22
THE REV. ARTHUR BROWNE.

erty of Mr. Thomas Brattle. one OF the
founders Of the old Brattle Street
Church in Boston Mr. BrattIe. who was
an enthusiastic musician. imported the
organ from London in 171S. Al his death
Il was left by will TO the Bratle Street
Church" given and devoted to the praise
and glory OF God in said church. II they
shall accept thereof and within a year
after my decease procure a sober person
that can play skiIIfuIIy thereon with a
loud noise" The will further provided
that the organ should go 70 Kings
Chapel if not accepted according TO the
first provision.
Organ Went the Rounds
The noncompliance OF the Brattle
Street Church with the condition of the
gift would. therefore. sern 20 have been
the gain OF Kings Chapel. and after re-
naming unpacked in The tower for some
eight months. il was used there until
1856. Then it was sold to St Paul's
Church. in Newburyport- where it was
in constant use for eighty years.
In 1886. as has been said, 1t was pur-
chased by Dr. Burroughs for st. Johns
Chanel. and il is still used in this edifice
in state Street. Portsmouth The case
is new. but the old wind-ehest and most
OF the pipes Of the original organ re-
main. and some OF the notes are even
now Of unusual sweetness. According
to the Annals OF Kings Chapel" this
was the first organ that ever pealed TO
the glory OF God in this country
The Washington times., 1903-02-22

course. among the guests. for in those
days church and state were never far
apart. even on occasions when each
heartily disappToved OF the other
The grand coup came at the ending
OF the feast At call from servant,
Martha Hilton. row grown to lovely
womanf slipped unnoticed into the room
while her lord
rising from his chair.
Played slightly with his runles. then looked
dom.
And said unto the Rev Arthur Browne:
This is nay birthday; it shall likewise be
Nv wedding day. and you shall marry ne,''
Nor did the hesitation Of the rector
avail. for the impatient governor pro-
eeeded to command as CHER Magis-
trate.' to the end that the priest could
but
read the service loud and clear:
Dearly beloved. we are gathered here
And 80 on 10 the end. At his command
ON the fourth finger Of her fair left hand
The governor placed the ring. and that was all
Martha Lady Wentworth Of the Hall.
The date OF this interesting event was
March %. 1850. and so it is recorded in
the parish register. where the second
marriage OF the beautiful Martha is also
duly set down. For Governor Went
worth did not live long after his roman
tie espousal. and with what appeared TO
many most unseemly haste Martha took
unto herself a new husband. none other
than Michael Wentworth. the governor
brother. then a retired officer in tho
British army. At this wedding also the
Rev. Arthur Browne oficiated
Absence Cost Kim Bride.
The first rector Of St. Johns has in
deed come down to US as the friar lau-
reate OF not a few romantic marriages.
among them one striking in the extreme.
For Colonel Theodore Atkinson, jr. son
OF that Colonel Theodore whose bread is
still served TO Portsmouth's poor. had
married a cousin. whose earlier affections
had been placed on John Wentworth.
governor OF New Hampshire when the
Revolution broke out
In his youth John Wentworth went to
England. and # was during his absence
that his sweetheart took young Atkinson
as her husband. But two years previous
TO the date one finds set down as the
death of Mr.. Atkinson the young Went
worth. now a man. returned. And what
was more. he came back clothed with the
dignity Of governor OF the colony and
surveyor OF the woods Of North Ameri-
ca
The windows OF this governors house
could be seen from those OF Colonel
The Washington times., 1903-02-22

"A PPLETON. Mis-. Feb 21-Dr- +
"A II. Graves. the pioneer veteri-
marian of Appleton. is one Of
the few men in this region who not only
enjoyed the personal acquaintance of
Abraham Lincoln and stephen A. Doug
las, but travelled with them for several
days on their famous debating tour in
the senatorial campaign of 1885, which
brought Lincoln into prominence as a
national figure and resulted in his nomi-
nation for President Of the United
States
In 1883 DR.. Graves. then thirty years
old. ran a livery stable and practiced
veterinary surgery in La Harpe, Ill
During the famous oln-DOUglas
campaign of that year Lincoln and
Douglas were announced TO speak in
Carthage. the county seat. a few miles
from La Harpe. As il was not known
whether they would visit La Harpe
DR.. Graves made up a party of friends
and drove them over TO Carthage. where
they heard the debate.
After the speeches Dr. Graves was
approached by Lincoln and Douglas with
proposition TO drive them TO Dallas.
Mississippi River town not fa- distant.
His friends from La Harpe found other
means OF conveyance home and DIR.
Graves agreed TO go with the statesmen
for few days, and drove them about
the county.
The Washington times., 1903-02-22

the summer of 1886 the old relic had once
again to be taken down and sent TO Bos-
ton. This time the successors TO the
Paul Revere Company that had done the
same work ninety years before. cast the
relic.
The Inscription
Inscribed on the enduring metal Of
the new-old bell are now these words
from the pen OF one OF the WentWorths
with whose history the church must be
forever linked:
The Washington times., 1903-02-22


u the life OF a mission minister in
Colonial days quite prosaic and
barren of romance would be great
L. astonished upon dipping into the
history OF the Rev. Arthur Browne, first
rector of st. Johns Church. Portsmouth.
n. II. This parish. alive and prosperous
toda5. has been in existence ever since
1852. when right on the present site the
English Society for Propagating the
Gospel in Foreign Parts started its first
mission in Portsmouth.
In MIR. Browne, "a man OF real Gull
ture. unpretentious. good and eminent
worth. was soon found leader well
fitted for his task. Moreover. Mr..
Brown was theologically and quite I'M
usually democratic in his views for one
Of his time and station.
The Parson Objected.
He il was. students and lovers Of ro-
nance will remember. who performed
the marriage ceremony between Governor
Benning Wentworth and Martha Hilton.
the aged magistrates pretty hOusemaid.
q union which, though solemnized much
against the good rector's will. was OBJ
jccted to by him rather because Of the
disparity between the ages OF the con-
tracing arties than because of the diff
ference in their rank.
IN the Old record book. which visitors
10 the church may still examine. the
entry OF the marriage in Mr.. Browne s
own hand is distinguished by no flourish,
but has a cramped. square inch OF room
just like that given TO every other
couple in a day when paper was scarce
and high.
Atmosphere of Romance.
LongfeIIow has immortaIized in his
charming poem the tale OF this interest
ing alliance. Young Martha Hilton
idIing along the street. ragged and bare
foot was one day rebuked by her mis-
tress Of the stavers' Inn. only to eiici,
from the uaid a toss OF the head and
the reply that she would yet ride in her
own chariot surrounded by 2omp and
splendor.
Not very long after il began 10 look
as II Martha idle prophecy would in
deed come true. Fer upon the death o.
Governor WeDtworth's first wife Martha
had gone as housekeeper 10 the beauti-
full mansion stu standing at Little Har-
bor ard now occupied by Templetor
Coolidge. who has recently been able by
an artistic arrangement OF antique fur
niture to introduce into the ancient In
terror something OF the atmosphere o.
oldtime splendoT and luxury which
characterized the place in the days vher
the portrait Of Stafford debating 10 hi
secretary just before his execution. tn,
rare Coplcy. the green damask covered
furniture. and the sedan chair were
items sufficiently magnificent 20 temp
Martha Hilton, young and beautiful. into
marriage with man almost old enough
20 be her grandfather.
Suddenly Joined, Quickly Parted.
This historic event occurred on tn.
sixtieth anniversary OF Governor Went
worth's birth The dinner had been
superb one, the food and wine capital
and the Rev. Arthur Browne was, OF
The Washington times., 1903-02-22
Bread for the Poor.

Before leaving the subject OF the At
kinsons' connection with old st. Johns.
mention should be made OF the curious
custom made possible I'm this church
by the elder Colonel Theodore's legacy
for doing out a portion OF bread eacn
Sunday to the poor of the parish. Even
in this twentieth century. twelve Ioaves
The Washington times., 1903-02-22
ROrlANCES OF AN OLD NEW HAMPSHIRE CHURCH

Historic St. Johns Church Was the Home of MANY
Strange Episodes, and in One of Its PewS Passed
the Remarkable Scriptural Proposal of Marriage
by Nicholas RouSSelet and Its Acceptance by
Miss Moffatt-How a Bridegroom-Elect'S Pro-
tracted Absence Cost Him the Loss of His
Promised MISUNDERSTANDING This the Old
SweetheartS Exchanged Signals Between Their
Homes, and This Widow Again Went to the
Altar of Matrimony.
The Washington times., 1903-02-22

This union of two Old sWeetheaTts had
unpleasant results for the Rev. Arthur
Browne. II MAY be that he was excited
beyond his wont by the dispatch with
which the late Mrs. Atkinson had con
soled herself Or perhaps he was soliIo-
quizing on the strange turns that con
front one in life. and wondering what
might happen next. Be that as il may,
he wandered absent mindedly down the
steps after the wedding ceremony. and
falling broke his arm
The Washington times., 1903-02-22
FROM THE OLD RECORD BOOK.

Showing Rev. Arthur Brownies entry OF
Martha Hilton's marriage TO Governor Went
worth.
The Washington times., 1903-02-22
The Inscription.

From St Johns Steeple
l call the people
On holy days
To prayer and praise