davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
TACT is NOT NEGATIVE.

Assume a virtue if you have it
not was the injunction of the Bard of
Avon, who could give pointers con-
corning human nature to any TWEEN
tieth century student of sociology or
any other ology. To the list of virtues
that has come down through the ages
this century adds the virtue of up-to-
dateness, for woman at all events,
no matter how literally endowed as the
the other virtues, muse win recogni-
ton and position in this age. When
fashions change with this lightning
like .rapidity this is no easy task.
Thus it is that it becomes necessary at
times to assume this virtue, and q
bright Brooklyn woman told story
the other day illustrative of her sue
cess in this direction on one occasion.
She walked down the church aisle one
Sunday morning wearing a five year
old gown, but carrying her head so
high that she attracted more attention
than usual Coming out of the edifice
on the conclusion of the services, a
friend remarked: another new gown?
You are the most extravagant woman
in the congregation" "New," was
the reply, ''this dress is five years
old t'Neyer would have guessed it
from the lofty way you held your head
going down the AISLE" retorted the
friend.
''Um-ml That's pointer" said the
owner of the gown. Hereafter when
do not want the age of my frock to
be too apparent I'll carry my head ex-
ira high and folk will think Tn the
most up-todate mortal in the vicinity.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

SwindIers who are collecting money
from negroes on the strength of Sena-
tor Hanna's slave pension bill are be-
ing picked up by police and other
officers in the South. At New
Iberia, La, a colored sharper by the
name of Cotton was arrested the other
day for obtaining money under false
pretenses. His papers showed that
he had collected considerable sums
of money from negroes for the alleged
purpose of getting the bill through
Congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
What He Had Read.

An unlettered Celt's application to
the Philadelphia court of naturaliza-
ton resulted in the following dialogue:
Judge-Have you read the Declara-
ton of independence?
Applicant-No, sir.
Judge-Have you read the constitu-
ton Of the United States?
Applicant-No, sir.
Judge-Have you read the history of
the United States?
Applicant-No, sir.
Judge-No? Well, what have you
read?
Application have red hair on me
head, your honor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
PURE BLOOD
Necessary to Life.
Vinol Makes it.
POOR BLOOD CAUSES ERUP-
TONS AND WEAKNESS.
vinoI Makes Pure, Rich,
Red Blood.
BECAUSE WE KNOWN THIS
WE GUARANTEE IT'S ACTION.

impoverished blood is a sure sign of
internal disorders. We see every day
too many people whose faces plainly
show that there is something radically
wrong.
We want all Of our fellow-citizens to
know of our splendid blood purifier
and blood maker.
We refer to Vinol.
Vinol, as we have before stated, is a
purely scientific preparation.
Vinol owes its virtue to the fact that
it contains in highly concentrated
state the active curative principles,
taken from the livers of live cods-the
same elements that formerly were
found in cod-liver oil, and which made
it famous.
Vinol does not contain the grease or
fat that characterized cod-Hver oil and
made it in many cases worthless.
Vinol acts upon every one of the
great vital organs, and by invigorat-
ing and giving them strength, enables
them to properly perform their func-
tons.
VinoIs effect on the stomach is mar
velous. It tones up this, the greatest
of the organs of the body, and enables
it to obtain from the food which is
taken into it the necessary elements to
create flesh and muscle tissue, bone
structure and pure, rich, red blood.
We are in receipt of a letter from a
Savation Army woman which reads as
follows:
81 took Vinol after bad attack of
grippe, and so much good did it do me
that I persuaded my sister to take it.
She was all tired out. Had no appe-
tite and her blood was very poor. It
did her as much good as it did me. -
BETSY HABERsHAw, It's River St., Fall
River, Mass.
Won't you please come in and
see US 2 We are always glad to
extol the merits of VinOI.
We will give you back your
money if you don't find Vinol
will do all we claim it will. Could
any one do more for you?
j. 6. DODSON,
DRUGGIST
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
Sumter Sheriff Sales.

VIII be sold before the court house door
IN the city of Americas. Sumter county
Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on
the first Tuesday in April, 1903, tie
following described property, to-wit:
The whole of lot of land number two hun
dred and sixteen (2l6), containing two hun
dred and two (2e2) acres in the twenty-nlnth
(29th) district of Sumter county. Ga. said
property being in the possession of Burrell
Joiner, the defendant in ii ia. Property
pointed out by plaintiffs attorneys. Tenaut
In possession notified in terms OF the law.
This March End, 1903,
Also at the same time and place will be
sold, the north half of lot of land number
two ndred and forty five (245), containing
one hundred and one O01) acres, in the six
tenth Q6th) district of Sumter county, Ga.
Said property being in the possession of
Mrs. Sarah N Jordan, and being levied on
as the property of Mrs. Sarah N Jordan,
one of the defendants in ia
in favor of R. F. Shedden versus Sarah N.
Jordan and j. w. Jordan. Property pointed
out by plaintiffs attorneys and tenant in po-
session notified in terms OF the law. This
February 25th, 1903.
Also at the same time and place will be
sold, one bay mare mule name Moley, five
years old. Levied on as the property of Nose
Henderson to satisfy an execution issued
from the City Court of Americas in favor Of
the Bank of southwestern Georgia versus
Nose Henderson. Tenant in POSSESSION mott
fed in terms of the law, this Feb 10TH 1903.
Also at the same time and place will be
sold. one house and lot in the city of Ameri-
Gus No 6 g Forsyth street, and bounded on
the north by Forsyth street, south by vacant
lot east by property of Sim jenkins, west by
property OF Joe Marshall Levied on as the
property of Simeon jenkins to satisfy two
| tax ifas Issued by the tax collector for state
| and county taxes for the years 1895 and 1895
| in favor OF Minnie l., Jenkins, transferee.
| Tenant in possession notified in terms of the
| law this March 18th, 1903.
The east corner of lot of land number GS2)
one hundred and eighty-two, in tn 29th,
= distr ct of Sumter county, Ga. tanning
| (4O) forty acres more or less, it being e
| place known as the Celie Turner place and
| bound on the north by lands of Mrs. Wine
| Finch, on the east by lands OF j. L. Cham
bliss, On the south by lands formerly owned
| BY L. G, Hudson and on the west by lands
| of B L. Joiner. Levied on as the property
| OF ]. L. Chambliss administrator Of estate
| of Ce1e Turner, deceased, to satisfy an exc
cution issued from the City Court of Ameri-
| Cham bliss administrator, estate Celie Turn
| er, Tenant is possession notified in terms
of the law this March End, 1908.
/ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

There are now fifteen candidates in
the race for Bibb county treasurer to
fill the unexpired term of c. B. Mas
senburg, deceased. The office pays
SO, 600 year and requires a bond for
1925, 900. OF the fifteen candidates
now out six are Confederate veterans
and were companions in arms of the
late treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

Hon. John r. Cooper, of Macon, be-
gan his congressional campaign at
Jackson, Butts county, Saturday last.
He told the people of the Sixth that he
was against the present incumbent,
Hon. Charles L. Bartlett, to the finish.
He received much encouragement in
Butts county, and will circulate in
Favette county this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
Road Notice.
GEORGIA-SUMTER CouNTY,

Whereascertain petitioners have made ap
plication praying for the establishing of a
second class public road, beginning at the
through lands of J. o. Smith, estate Jno
Bass and others to the Lee county line to
follow nearly the d. c. Jones old mill road
to connect with new road to be opened in
Lee unity. And commissioners having re
Ceived ana marked out said contemplated
road and made their report under oath.
Now this is to cite all ers0ns that on the LIST
Monday in April next, sud road will be
granted if no good cause Is shown 10 the
contrary. Given under my hand this End
day of March 1903, by the Commissioners of
Roads and Revenue of Sumter county.
j w. WHEATLEY, Clerk,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

This is the season of the year when
it is absolutely necessary toget your
premises put in perfect sanitary con-
dition. Don't wait until warm wealth
er to do it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
A PPLICATION
n LETTERS OF DISMISSION

GEORGIA WEBSTER COUNTY.
Whereas, A, p. Passmore administrator up
on the estate of Mary Sidney Smith late OF
saidcounty, deceased, having fled mis- petit
tion for letters of dismission.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all persons conCerntd d, whe Their kindred OF
creditors, to show cause ON Or before the
April term of the Court of Ordinary tG
be held on the first Monday in April
1903, way said application should not be
granted as prayed for. Witness my hand
and official signature, his Mar ch, 9th, 1903
J. THAhP, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
EniOxinc Venice.

II just asked Mrs. Nouveau-Riche if
she enjoyed Venice, and what do you
think she saidT'
Give it up"
THAT they only stayed one night, as
the streets were flooded and people had
to go about in boats"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
DRn E&r0MN.

The Maid-Shall l dust the bric-a-
brac, mum?
The Mistress-Not today, Nora.
don't think we can afford It
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
FIattened Out.

Heviwayte-I thought of a very fun
ny joke in my sleep last night, but
when l woke up somehow it was as
| fat as a pancake.
Litewayte-No wonder. 1 suppose
! you slept on it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
1t Was On,

Mistress-I told you half an hour ago
to turn on the gas in the parlor, Bridg-
ct.
Bridget-Sure, an L did, mum. Don't
yeZ shmell it?-London Fun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

Hoax just heard some news that
seems too good to be true.
Joax-That's too bad. - Philadelphia
Record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
ABERICUs. Ca. MARCH II, 1908

Who is Americas going to put at
the head of the "Greater Georgia
movement. y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
Plymouth Rock Eggs

Eggs from exhibition stock, Barred
Plymot ia r ok chickens. Setting of
10 eggs $150 Purest strain. Leave
orders at Turpih's Stables.
4 g I'm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
The Tltnes-RecOrder Is the

onicfal Organ of Sumter County.
OmCial Organ of Webster County.
Omcial Organ of Railroad Commission of
Georgia for the 30 Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE ALI legal advertisements must be
brought to the business off1ce not later than
Wednesday noon of each month to insure in
sertiOn, accompanied with the fee, This
rule will be enforced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

prevailing IN this
S because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. If
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
kidne y ois o e d
blood will attack the
vital organs or the
/ -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

klQIlSyS themselves DfSdK down ana waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
arrangement Of the kidneys and cure is
obtained quickest by a proper treatment of
the kidneys. If you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and scald-
| ing pain in passing it, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled to
go often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of Swanp-Root is soon
realized. Il stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold
Fly all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar
| sized bottles. You may Ft7~
have sample bottle Of eggTTTTT:s7gYt ia
this wonderful new dis
| covery and book that .alsss EaLs2z - ss9
tells all about it, both Home Of swamp-Root
sent free by mail. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
| Don't make any mistake, but remember
| the name, Swamp-Root DR.. Kimer's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
| N. Y, on every bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-03-17

Trains arrive at and depart from Contra
OF Georgia Railway passenger station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
COUPLE MADE SAD
 BY HAVING TO WAIT
ANDY MOORE REFUSED A u. cENSE BECAUSE HE WAS LIN. DER 2f, AND PRETTY MISS DOL LAR LOOKED DISAPPOINTED.

Andy Moore encountered a serious ob- stacle to a desired matrimonial alliance with Miss Leila Dollar. when with his prospective bride he went to the court house yesterday to secure a marriage H. cense. and was refused it because he was under 21 years of age and did not have his mothers written consent
 The prospective groom could have wait ed until April g. his twenty-first birth day. and been relieved of the embarrass- ment
 MT. Moore lives In St. Clair county, and so does Miss Dollar. MT. Moore and Miss Dollar decided they would come to Birmingham and be married. but the we'd ding will be necessarily postponed until the young man can communicate with his mother who Is in Blount county.
 The failure to secure the coveted H. cense yesterday was evidently a source of deepest regret and ehagrin to the couple. The young lady is pretty bru- nette. She was attired in dress of white material when she went to the Probate office with her fiance
 The couple did not anticipate any trouble, and this fact made it little more hard for them to bear.
 The young man will probably secure the consent of his mother as soon as possible and endeavor to avoid any further delay in his consummation of the union between himself and the young lady who has promised to be his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
JEWISH LADIES
 GIVE PURIM BALL
THE EVENT IS ENJOYED BY A LARGE NUMBER OF CHILDREN. OLDER ONES HAVE THE FLOOR AFTER 9:3o.

A very brilliant Purim ball was given last night at the Knights of Columbus hall by the ladies of the Council of Jewish Women.
 During the early part of the evening the floor was occupied by the children of the Sunday school of Temple Emanuel and there were at least two hum. zd of them in the grand march. From 9:30 un- til 12 o'clock the older ones spent the time in dancing, and there were about a hundred couples of them. Refresh- ments were served during the evening"
 The occasion was arranged and carried out by the following ladies of the coun- cil Mrs. J. Friedman, president; Mrs. J. Sandman. Mrs. Clara Bernstein, Mrs Morris Adler, Mrs. Joe Sterne, Mrs. F. Herzfield, Mrs. Lew Lazarus, Miss Rosa Mayer. Mrs. B. Hymes Mrs. J. Altman, Mrs. s. Levy and Mrs. M. Newfield.
 Sidney F. Lazarus, B. F. zelSel and Jacob Sandman acted very capably as floor managers during the evening"
 The Purim ball is usually given every year and is in celebration of Purim, the anniversary of the deliverance of the Jews from Haman as recorded in the life of Esther.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
FREEM ASONS HOLD
 LODGE OF SORROW impressive Services in Memory
 of James I. Meade VERY LARGE ATTENDANCE wOrshIpful Master J. s. White Pre- sided, and pr. J. H. Phillips Con-
 ducted the Ritual cere'
 monles-The Music.
VERY LARGE ATTENDANCE

A lodge of sorrow was held last night under the auspices of King Solomon Lodge No. 460, A. F. and A. NJ, at the Masonic Temple, in memory of James Turner Meade, who died March 2, 1908. A neatly-printed leafiet containing the or der of exercises had on its first page picture of the deceased, the square and compass, and underneath the name and date of death these lines;
 ',1-ne good deeds left behind him
 Will form chain to bind him
 To us who finger here" The lodge was opened in due form, the stationed officers being J. s. White. wor- shlpfui master; w. s. Scott, senior war den and J. Frank Rushton, junior war den. pr. J. II. Phillips conducted the ritual services.
 The order of exercises follow: Music-(De Profundis)-Masonic Guar tetteA
 Ritual service.
 Music-'Tm a Pilgrim m''-solo. Biographical sketch-Brother F. M. Roof '.Though he is dead, he yet is trumpet
 tongued
 For wisdom, faith. purity and truth" Our Brother, as Friend and Neighbor- Brother N. N. Polk.
 True to thy friend, in foul or sunny
 day
 True to thy home. thy country and thy The M Mason in official Life4ssrother W. E. Wier.
 "ie was a man that stood Four square to every wind that blew" His Religious Life-Brother R. P. Wet more.
 But the truer life draws higher
 Every year, And the morning-star climbs higher
 Every year, Earths hold on us grows sighter And the heavy burden lighter And the Dawn Immortal brighter
 Every year.
 His Masonic Life-Brother M. Newf1eld. Therefore to thee the laurel leaves be.
 long,
 To thee our love and our allegiance" Music-(Nunc Dimittis) )-Masonic Quar- tette.
 Benediction--Brother A. I. Dickinson. Requiescat in Pace.
 Impromptu remarks were made by Capt. J. G. Smith, A. J. Camp, c. G. Young, C.. B. Glenn and Dr. Phillips.
 The Masonic choir was composed of MT. Orr, MT. Harman and MT Buckshaw, with F. l.. Grambs as organist. The services were profoundly impressive. Representative Masons were present from various lodges In the county and the at tendance of members of King Soloman lodge and Birmingham Fraternal lodge were very large. Captain Heade was sec e att oF h d ( l, and had filled that office for many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION ON
 MIR. ROTHOLz'S DAUGHTER

A difficult operation for hip disease has been successfully performed in New York by Dr. Fred Muellor on Miss eecile Rotholtz of this city.
 Miss Rotholtz is the daughter of G. Rotholtz. proprietor of the Peoples Tail bring company, and is Il years old. She has been lame since she was a year old.
 Dr. Mueller is pupil of the famous Dr. Adolph Lorenz of Vienna, and MT. Rotholtz took his daughter to New York to consult with pr. Mueller as to the ad- visibility of taking her to Europe to be operated on.
 Dr. Mueller, who uses Dr. Lorenz's pro- cess, consented to perform the operation himself
 Little Miss Rotholtz suffered from a disease which drew her right foot up so that it touched the left calf. Her right SrN@o-eN%4-~-S-N-e-o-e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
ATHLETIC CLUB VS.
 HOWARD COLLEGE
THEIR FIRST PUBLIC BASKET. BALL OF THE SEASON FRIDAY NIGHT CHATTANOOGA HERE NEXT WEEK.

The Athletic club and Howard college will play their first public game Friday night These teams have been practicing together all the season and each plays very much the same style of game Neither has any decided advantage over the other, and consequently a bitterly contested game is looked for. There will be a large crowd of Howard rooters on hand to make things lively. The college boys have never defeated the Athletic club in regular game, but they say the record will be changed this season. The lineup of both teams will be about as usual
 The Mooney school team of Murfrees- boro, Tenn. Is said to have made quite an unenviable reputation this season by attempting to break dates with other teams at the last minute. During Howard colleges recent Tennessee trip they lost a game at Lebanon, and the next morn ing their manager had a phone message from the Mooney manager trying to break the dates for the two following nights at Murfreesboro on the ground that How ard would not draw the crowd" It was only by the use of very vigorous meas ures. so the report says. that Howard succeeded in holding the Tennesseeans to their contract Similar complaints against the Mooney team come from Chattanooga and other points. n-
 The last game of the season will be played here on Friday, March 27 between Birmingham and Chattanooga. It will be a big game.
 Mobile will not play a return game in Birmingham this season, as the expense of making a trip from that city is too great to justify Birmingham in making the guarantee.
 The Chattanooga News, in speaking of Birmingham's game in that city last Fri day, says:
 "Chairsell. one of Birminghams for wards, did some of the ceverest work ever seen on the local court He was twice hurt in the second half, but pluck fly stayed in the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-18
AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY.
So Thinks At Least One Travelling Man.


 q would as soon think of starting out without my mileage books and grip as to start out on trip without a box Of Stu arts Dyspepsia Tablets in my valise," said a travelng man who represents a St Louis hardware house. Why? Be- cause I have to put up at all kinds of ho- tels and boarding houses. I have to eat good, bad and indifferent food at all hours of the day and night and I don't believe any mans stomach will stand that sort of thing without protest; anyway, l know mine won't It has to have some thing to break the fall, and Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets is the crutch 1 fall back on.
 My friends often josh me about 1t, tell me I'm an easy mark for patent med icine fakirs that advertised medicines are humbugs, etc, but l notice that they are nearly always complaining of their aches and pains and poor digestion while I can stand most any old kind of fare and feel good and ready for my work when 1t needs me, and I believe I owe my good digestion and sound health to the daily, regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab let's, year in and year out, and all the joshing' in the world will never convince me to the contrary.
 T used to have heartburn about three times a day and headache about three or four times a week. and after standing for this for four or five years I began to look around for a crutch. and found ir when my doctor told me the best invest ment could make would be a ffty-cent box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and have invested about fifty cents a month for them ever since; and when I stop to think that that Is what I spend every day for cigars. I feel like shaking hands with myself. for I can keep my stomach and digestion in first-class order for fifty cents a month I don't care for any bet ter life insurance.
 My druggist tells me they are the most popular of all stomach medicines and that they have maintained their pop ularity and success because they do as advertised. They bring results. and re- suits are what count in patent medicine as much as in selling barbwire,"