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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD,
Boiled Down to Four Lines
and Bunched.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE
Happenings in The City and Suburbs
OF Local Interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee is Slowly
Cooling.

Phantom minnows, Buel spinners,
landing nets and every thing to delight
the heart of fishermen at Holiday s..
Phone 246.
Fifty thousand dollars spent in brick
and mortar upon one block on Cotton
Avenue, will show we'll for Americas
this summer.
A drowned out party of Americus
men are camped on Flint river. They
are fishing, and have a loyous(?) time,
of course.
One swallow does not make a sum-
mer any more than it makes a drink
for a thirsty citizen-at the artesian
well, of course
The rainfall to the north of Amerl-
Gus yesterday was very heavy. Near
Andersonville much damage will re-
suit to the crops.
The flood of rain last night proven
ted the special meeting at Presbyterian
church, but services will be held today
at 4 and 7:45 p. m.
Citizens of Americus must keep an
eye upon the route of the Brunswick &
Birmingham road in the extension of
that line this way.
Business was just shade off color
yesterday, even the dealer in umbrel-
las and rubber gun boats failing to an
mex many dollars.
Guessing at ''that barrel at Book
er's" is still subject of interest to
many. The contest for the gold piece
will soon be decided.
Everyone was glad to read in yester-
days Times-Recorder of the agreement
of merchants to begin the early closing
movement next Monday.
Think twice before speaking when
angry and you may be able to say
something more aggravating than if
you had spoken at first.
The cane convention now on in Ma
con ought to result in putting a num-
Der of nails IN the coffin of the alI-cot-
ton method on the Georgia farm.
The extension of the Seaboard Air
Line which will connect Atlanta and
Birmingham will | be 1913 miles long,
including the East and West line.
That $4,000 investment, made OUT
side of Americas and mentioned in yes
terday's Times Recorder, was an eye
opener to the moneyless ones here.
Booker is just like the rest of
them only he touches the white
folks for something bigger than old
Clothes" remarks Georgia editor.
That horseless carriage exhibited
yesterday at the A. w. Smith Furni-
ture Co.'S. store is a beauty; one of the
handsomest ever brought to AmericuF.
Hammocks, in endless variety of
pattern, the kind that combines beauty
and comfort. Prices 81 to S. at Holli-
days. Phone 264
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
THEY COME IN CARS
AND 60 THEIR WAY,
People Who Came Or Went
Away Yesterday.
AMERIcUs a MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or. That of a Friend
Nav Be Found Below In the Long
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Game Here,

Still at the same old stand carrying
full line drugs, cigars, toilet articles
and tt(a wsttI JOIN r. HUDSON.
r. G. Jordan came down Macon yes :
terday on business, stopping at The
Windsor.
Mr.. George Andrea spent yesterday
in Savannah where he went on impor-
tant business.
Ii. A. Parish, of Reynolds, Gs.
made business trip to Americus yes
terday morning.
f, s. Singer, well known citizen
of Lumpkip, came to Americas yester
day on business.
j. M. Wallace registered from Knox
VILE yesterday among the arrivals at
the Allen House.
Mrs. J. L. Glawson was summoned
to Putnam county yesterday by the ill
ness of her mother.
Mr.. John E, French was among
others from the Plains who came over
to Americas yesterday.
Mr.. Clande S. Cults came down
from Montezuma yesterday to mingle
with friends in Americus, his former
home.
Mr.. William B. Mitchell, one of
Sumters sterling and representative
farmers living near SmithYIlle, was in
the city Yesterday.
Rev. a, B. Campbell, of Troy, Ala.
passed through Americas yesterday,
en- route to Savannah to attend the
Southern Convention.
Rev, r. L. Bivins of Furlow Lava
and Rev. Il. E. Neighbor of First Bap-
fist, are attending the Baptist Conven-
ton in Savannah.
Mrs. G p, Sans and Mrs, B, 81.
Worthy were among the Baptist Ia
dies leaving for Savannah yesterday to
attend the Convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Better Than Years
of DOCtoring
PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND,
Best Authorities in Medicine Declare 1t the ONLY
True Spring Remedy,

The sleeplessness, nervous prostra-
ton, general debility, functional irreg-
ularities and dependency from which
thousands of women. young and old,
suffer, can be quickly removed by prop
erly feeding the nerves and replacing
the unhealthy blood by a fresher and
more highly vitalized faid. The hap.
py change from ill-health and misery,
to true womanhood and happiness, can
only be effected by the use of Palnes
Celery Compound,
The present spring demand for
Paine's Celery 3mpound, woman's
friend and life g;ver is enormous in
every State of the Union. This fact
alone, amply proves that the great
Compound possesses virtues and pow
ers unknown to other remedies. Dear
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
A Sweet Breath

Is never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspe psia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary s. Orick, of White Plains,
KY, writes: 81 have been a dyspeptic
for years-tried all kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. By the
use of KodoI / began to improve at
once, and after fading few bottles am
fully restored in weight, health and
strength and can eat whatever like.
Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Cures Eczema, Itching Humors, PIN
Piles and Carbuncles. Cots
Nothing to Try.

B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm is a
certain and sure cure for eczema, itch
ing skin, humors, scabs, scales, watery
blisters, pimples, aching bones or joints,
boils, carbuneles, prickliDg pain in the
skin, old eating sores, ulcers, etc. Bo-
tanic Blood Balm cures the worst and
most deep seated cases by enrichlng,
purifying and vitalizing the blood,
thereby giving healthy blood supply
to the skin. Heals every sore and gives
the rich glow of health to the skin,
Build up the broken down body and
makes the blood red and nourishing.
Especislly advised for chronic, old cases
that doctors, patent medicines and hot
springs fail to cure. Druggists 81, with
complete directions for home cure. To
proved, B. B, cures, sample sent free and
prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble, and
rec medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

wife and mother, do not pfocrastinate:
listen today TO the voice of reason. and
the pleadings and testimony of the
thousands of your sex who have been
made well and strong. Mrs. Jennie
Harris, NARROW, Indian Ter, ioyfullv
writes about the medicines that makes
women we'll; she says
81 have used one bottle of Palne's
Celery Compound, and am satisfied
that one bottle of the medicine has
done me more real good than any Other
medicine | have ever taken. [ had
rheumatism of long standing, kidney
disease aud female troubles, bat since
taking Paine's Celery Compound feel
altogether different person. Ihsye
used lots of other medicines, but never
received any benefit until I used
Paine's Celery Compound.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gllledge of Verbena, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from severe case
of piles causing "a tumors. After doc
tors and all remedies failed, Bucklen's
Arnica Sslve quickly arrested further
Inflammation and cured. It conquers
aches and kills pain, 25c at the FL
bridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
a Startling Test.

To save life. DR.. T. @. Merritt, of
No. Mehoopany, Pa. made a startling
writes, ga patient was attacked with
violent hemorrhages, caused by ulcera-
ton of the stomach. I had often found
Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles so [ pre-
scribe them. The patient gained from
the first, and has not had an at
tack IN Il months" Electric Bitters
are positively guaranteed for Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Constipation and Kidney
troubles. Try them. Only SOC at the
Eldridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
A Lesson In Health.

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's
Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. It strengthens
the whole system. Eldridge drugstorse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
In after years it makes man feel
sad when ne thinks how fresh he used
to be.
Life Remover for Ladies.

Olivia Peterson, of Coldwater, Mich
writes: 81 had not been able to sit up
a half day at time for thirteen years
until used the Mystic Life Remover.
It has cured me of of nervous troubles,
headache and very bad stomach. 1t
has helped me in 80 many ways, and
cured me of Affections that the doctors
said could not be cured. The blessed
Life Remover has done more for me
than all the Patent Medicines, Doctors
and Christian Science treatments COM
bined. It is the most wonderful medi-
cine ever saw" Sold by E. j. Ed
ridge, Druggist, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Ladies' Ribbed Vest at 5 l=Sc.

Monday morning we will place on sale
a special purchase of ladies Ribbed Vest,
bought at a bargain, silk tape neck and
shoulders; never before offered for less than
15c, and noe over one dozen to customer
at the price Monday and Tuesday at SIC
each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better In creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills
They always effect cure and saved
d ctors bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken
the system, but act as a tonic to the
tissues by arousing the secretions and
restoring the liver TO the full perform
anoe of it's functions naturally. W. A.
Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Walking Skirts at $3.N.

Walking Skirts made Of light materi-
ais, light, medium and dark colors all waist
measures and lengths; regularly sold at S.;
here at 1898.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
After marriage the thermometer OF
love registers constantly falling tenn
narature.
Motnarsl Motharsl MothersI'

How many children are at this season
feverish and cOnstipated, with bad
stomach and headache, Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for children will always
cure. If worms are present they will
remove them. At all druggists. 25ctss
Sample mailed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
WillICure Consumption.

A. A. Herren, of Finch, Ark. writes,
'Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. I know that 1t has cured con-
sumption in the first stages" Eldridge
drugstOres.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

The way to guard against summer
complaints" which weaken and debili-
tate, is to place the liver on guard by a
course of Ramon's Liver Pills and Ton
ic Pellets. twenty-five doses for rs
cents. For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

Ladies patent Vici strap Sandles, new
est style toes and heels, three straps, one of
the greatest bargains of the season, worth
50; here Monday and Tuesday at $195 per
pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
REPORT OF STATE FINANCES.
Quarterly Statement Shows a Good
Balance.

The following abstract from the reports of
lhe comptroler-g neral and the state treas
urer for the quarter ending March 81, 1903,
shows the condition of the treasury at that
time:
Balance in Treasury Dec. 81, 1908. 81, Jag 1877 5
RFCETPTG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Black Taffeta Silk at 9SC Yard.

Two hundred yards black Taheta Silk,
SO inch wide, wear guaranteed, regular
$1.39 value: here Monday and Tuesday
at CSC per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
for Wonazy 017 Oucsaav
ME a0o Gathered 2ast 1qsso,tmonts the 3olqes 2los ~
THORN zfexe/

such an orro,.o
competition cannot equal No+
easonabe, desirable
Nc offered here but prices are so low
might doubt that point
contrary visit Monday TUESDAY, and all next
week that it will here Every
points the money saving
mhty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

There seems to be a shoddY lining
between some people!--and the bright
side of life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
4 Sensational Sale Of Wash Goods.

Monday morning we will place on sale
over three thousand yards new printed
Lawns IN over seventy-fve of the newest.
regularly sold at 71lc; Monday patterns
and Tuesday only at $3.50 per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

He who never seeks his opportunity
will never find it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

Mems all-wool Cashmere Suits, coat,
vest and pants, we'll made and lined regu-
lar $3.50 values; here Monday and Tues
day at SIS per suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Fine Taffeta Ribbons.

Springtlme Ribbon time, and here are
the ribbons in popular plain colors of ex-
cellent quality in widths 81, ~ and 5H
inches wide and worth regular csc and 35c
yard. We are gong to sell the three
widths at 15c per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
Fine Cow For Sale.

Extra fine mich COW with young calf.
Apply to G.. A. Herndon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

In order to be sure you are right you
must go ahead and find out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

Crate and Stove pipe emanuel with
brush % cents.
REMBERT's DRUGSTORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

Mems Atwood Flannel Suits, all sizes.
"a to AZ, regular $40 values; here Monday
and Tuesday at So so per suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
IN BOOKER'S BIG BARREL.

Agirl wears ribbons so that they will
show through summer clothes and
then pretend to be embarrassed if you
notice il,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

Mems dress suit cases, p inch size,
well made, regularly sold at $175; here
Monday and Tuesday only at Csc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
DOdSOn'S Pharmacy,
Meet 22o at Doason' $.
at Once !?

Farmers Face Powder. .25c
Hudnut's Sachet Powder. 49,. SOC OF
Transparent Glycerine Soap..,.1Oc
Violet Cytire Extract.....$1.25 OF
Euthymol Tooth Paste. ........ 25c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07
More Bargains in Pearl Buttons.

New arrival of two hundred gross of
our famous Sc Pearl Buttons, which are
the best that this town has ever known.
We will sell them In lots of six dozen, no
more or no less to one customer at the
price Monday and Tuesday SIX dozen for 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

1t is easy to find fault with God when
you want to serve the devil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-05-07

Paradoxical though it may seem
every time gun goes off it stays right,
there.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12

Dining room girl and disbwasher
wanted at Hotel Green. TT
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
A LARGE CONSIGNMENT
Prisoners Sentenced to Unitod States
PenItentiary At Fl. Leavenwofth.

A consignment Of prisoners left
Muskogee last night for Fort Lev.
enworth in charge Of Office Deputy
Bills. with David Adams, Harry
Adams. II. T. Estes, Joe Hubbard,
A. w. Tinsley AID Mel Bowman
as guards. the names and sem
tences Of the prisoners are as fol-
lows:
Jamison Brown, larceny, 5 years
VIM Buckner, larceny, 3 years.
Lemmis Brown, assault to kill,
8 years.
Henry Crawford. receiving stolen
property, ! year
Charley Choate, larceny, ! year.
L L Ellie, larceny, year.
James Factor, larceny, 2 years
Dorsey Fixico, larceny, ] year.
Link Foreman, larceny, | year
Frank Guthrie. larceny, ! year.
Thos Henderson. larceny. 5 years
Ned Island, msnslaugbt ter, 10 yrs
Harry Island. larceny. 2 years.
Il johnson, larceny, 3 years.
Thos Johnson. murder, life.
Ben Jefferson. larceny, 5 years.
Sam King, receiving stolen prop
erty, ! year
Neal Lipscomb, murder. 5 years
Robt Lewis. false pre,ense, yr
Frank Lewie, larceny. 5 years.
Doug Oldham, larceny, 5 years.
Mark Payne, assault to kill, yr
Joe Phillips, larceny. year.
Sam Pitman, larceny, 3 3years.
Lee Peters, larceny, / year.
Ben Reeves. murder, life.
F H Speaks, disposing Of mort
gagged property, year.
Jno Sherman, embezzIing, 2 yrs
Milo Starr, larceny, s years.
Robert Simon, ,disposing Of mort
gagged property, l year.
simon Simon, assault TO kill. i yr
" BStewart, manslsughter.2 yrs
BIain Warren. larceny, year.
Bill Washington, larc., 5 year,.
Sam Watson, larceny, 8 years.
Musk oeee Pbenex
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12

lied by this Congress 1t will be
forced within a few years at most.
The Texas. Arkansas and Okla
homa interests behind the new
movement will prove irresistible.
Friends Of the Indians will prob
ably defeat the proposed legisla-
tion at this session Of Congress-.
Each farm Of 100 acres 10 tho
magnificent tract south Of Lswton
is worth not less than 81, 900. Some
Of the land, especially that along
the Red river bottom, il the best
cotton and corn land in the terri.
tory Of Oklahoma. Farms inferior
to the Red river bottom lands have
sold for 50, 1000, or $4,000. At the
lowest possible average the farms
ought TO bring SO an acre. This
would yield one and half million
dollars, which the committee be
lieves should 60 TO the Indians.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Watch ST. Louis.

The greatest Worlds Fair the world
has ever seen will be held at ST. Louis
Ia 1904. To keep ia touch with the
work Of preparation for this srear
Worlds Fair and TO get all The uews
OF all the earth, every reading person
should at once snbsctiDe for the great
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Democrat. IL stands pre-eminent
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year See Advertisement elsewhere
In this issue.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12

An eccentric old gentleman ns sme !
chapelin lately died at Monhoudou n
the department Of sarthe, who Ind
caused monumental, tomb TO he
built on piece Of land adjoining the
cemetery In this tomb he had for 20
years past spent several hours a dav.
often sleeping there, in order, as he
said, to get used to his future dwelling
place. Al his house he kept the coffin
In which he was to be buried. and used
Il as bed, while he invariably had his
winding sheet or shroud laid on the
table in the dining-room in lieu Of :
tablecloth.-Philadelphia Press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
JOIN THE CROWD.

The New Northwest is increas' nglfron
Immigration. by 100000 people yearly
Tic region offers a field tor farmers
stock raisers, miners, luinbermen, mil
iers, fruit growers. and all classes Of
labor. The Cody. Wyoming extension
into the Big Horn Region offers splen-
did opening for the live stock and WOO
business and for farming by irrigation.
The industrial expansion that is now
the basis Of wealth in the East. will be
re peated in the y 1thwest. Give some
thought t6ws. a home in Nebraska on
Minnesota se Dakotas, Montana, North
eastern wyoming, Northern Idaho,
WashiI kton. the Puget Sound .s-d Col
mbia River region.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
A Weak stomach

causes weak body and invites disease.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and
strengthens the stomach, and wards off
and overcomes disease. !. B. Taylor,
prominent merchant Of Chriesman, Tex,
says: Il could not eat because of weak
stomach. lost all strength and run
down in weight. All that money could
do was done but all Hope of recovery
vanished. Hearing Of some wonderful
cures effected by use Of Kodol con-
cluded to try it, The first bottle bene-
fitted me, and after taking four bottles /
am fully restored to my usual streng til,
weight and health" A.W. Foreman. DIV
WANTED-To purchase an allot-
meat for one near Vinita.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
|BADGETT-SANDERS
MERCANTILE COMPANY
A ost Fataf GIFT,

Would be the power Of foreseeing
events. This would destroy hope. A
knowledge OF the future would unmake
happiness. There .ara, Of course, some
things about ,ae future we do know. If.
for instance. lack of energy, ambition
and loss Of appetite shows itself We know
it will be followed by serious complaints
if not checked Often liver and kidney
trouble follow quickly. " any event
Electric Bitters will restore yor to health.
1t strengthens, builds up and invigoratss
run down systems. Only SOC. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed by Peoples and A. w.
,Foreman's drug stores. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12

On Que occasion when a boarder
had desoured everything eatabIc on
the table within his reach, and when
the landlady had supplied until her
strength and patience were WE'LL
nigh exhausted, she suddenly broke
oN with: Il shall certainly have to
raise the price Of lyour boar5.- >
Don't think of doing such a thing. .
he replied. sit is nearly killing me
now to eat all pay for, and should
you raise my board and compel me
to eat more It will be the death of
me. Chicago Chronicle.