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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

Mr.. g. W. Barrow came up from De-
Soto yesterday to look after important
matters of business here.
Mr.. A. M. King, of Savannah, was
yesterday among his host
of friends here in Americus
r. M. PInson, of Fitzgerald, repre-
sented, among others, the colony CAPT
tai here yesterday morning.
Col. Robert Pearson, one of Cordele's
prominent and influential citizens,
spent yesterday IN Americas.
A. @. Smith, of Elbertop, was in
Americas yesterday on business and
stopped at the Allen House.
Col. R L. Greer came down fir, m
Oglethorpe yesterday to look after
matters of legal business here.
Mrs j. c. Roney leaves tomorrow
for Cordels to spend a few days with
her daughter, Mrs, D. Holmes.
Miss Emma CoYington returned yes
terday to her home at Roney, Ga. after
a visit TO relatives in Americus.
Mr. Joe Q. Roney, Jr. comes over
from Cordele this morning to spend
the day at his home in Americus
s, V. Latham. of GreenvilIe, Ala,
was in Americus yesterday, registere d
among the arrivals at The Windsor.
W. G.. Cotton, of Columbus, was
among the several representatives
from that city in Americus yesterday.
Miss jamie Brawner, the charming
guest of Mis- Martha Wheatley for
two weeks, returned yesterday to her
home in Griffin, Ga.
J. B, Mayes and R. F. Jones, of
cambridge, were among the many
visitors in Americas yesterday morn,
ing.
Miss Lille Cunningham, of MUIR
phey, N. G. very cultured and
charming young lady, is the guest of
Miss Lille Belle Glover,
Mrs Thos. Harold and young son
are again at home after visit of some
length in Hurtsboro, Ala. guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. n w. E. Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Nc Afee and
Mr.. and Mrs, S. L Warlick will soon
occupy together one of the new dwell
lings on Lamar street, near Dudley.
Mrs. Will f. Minis and young son
left yesterday for Atlanta upon visit
of two or three weeks to Mrs. Minis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Bascom.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hudson Whitaker,
OF Columbus, are spending today in
Americus to the delight of their many
friends, the guests of Mrs. Julis
Everett
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mr.. FL. HaggIns of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, my doctor told me I had Con-
sumption and nothing could be done for
me. | was given up to die. The offer
of free trial bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, induced me
to try it. Results were startling. 1 am
now on my road to recovery and owe all
to DR.. Kings Nav Discovery. It surely
saved my life.'' This great cure is guar
anteed for all throat diseases by DR.. E.
j. Eldridge, druggist. Price SOC and
81 90. Trial bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
PRETTY SPONSOR FOR GEORGIA

At Reunion of Confederate Veterans
In New Orleans.
The Georgia division of Confederate
veterans.will have as it's sponsor at the
great New Orleans reunion in May one
of the fairest of southwest Georgias
young ladies, Miss Lucy Simpson, of
Lumpkln, social queen there and
well known in Americas society as
we'll. The selection of Miss Simpson
as sponsor was made by General G. A.
Evans, and Miss Simpson has just &C.
cepted the high honor conferred. She
is the charming and cultured daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. FL. Simpson, of
Lumpkin. Her father is president of
the Stewart County Bank and is quite
prominent in the business world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
FOUND THE SLICK SHOE THIEF.
Robber of Stores In Americus Arrest
ed In Buena Vista.

Robber of Stores In Americus Arrest
ed In Buena Vista.
When a white man, a stranger and
suspicious character attempted a day
or two ago to peddIe out several pairs
of fine shoes in Buena Vista the town
marshal there, suspecting something
crooked, placed the fellow under ar
rest and wired Americas to know if he
was wanted here. The man was held
there for some time and finally re-
leased. The cost mark upon the shoes
was that of the E. d. Sheffield 90.
here, evidencng the fact that this fell
low was the window burglar who oper-
ated successfully here one day the
past week and got away all right. The
breaking of the glass window at Shelf
fields store was the work of an artist,
who used diamond, or glass cutter,
thereupoD and quietly knocked out
the piece of glass thus cut. But the
fellow is gone now, and nothing more
will be heard of him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minuGe, because it kills the mi
crobe which tiekles the mucous mem
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm. draws out
the Inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts, One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards eff
pneumonia and is harmless and never
failing cure in all curaole cases of
Coughs, Gold and Group. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harm
less and good alike for young and old
W. A. Rembert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
A Mothers Recommendation,

L haYe used Chamberlain's Cough
forsa number of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is the best
for coughs, colds end cronp
have ever used in my family. have not
words to express my confidence in this
Mrs J. A. Moore, North Star,
Mich. For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Wood, So 90 per cord. Leave orders
at Galloway Grocery. 1w
STILL SCARS WITH THE BIRDS.
Cotton Market Sails High on Towards
Ten Cents.

The close of the cotton market yester-
day was at high point and the week
ending was one full of surprises to the
trade. The price continues to advance
and while ten cents has not yet been
paid here for the finest grades it seems
to be a matter of time only when values
will touch that figure. Americas buy
ers pay 81 cents for the best grades at
present, while good average cotton will
bring 8. cents or thereabout. Yester-
days close quoted March at 900 and
May 9:87, very steady In tone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Richmond, Virginia,
ASSURED FINE MUSICAL FEAST,

Concert on Friday Night an Extraordi-
nary Event.
Americas is assured a rare musical
feast in the benefit concert next Friday
night, 9th. This is being arranged by
friends of the public schools of the city
and is for the benefit of the library
fund of Furlow school. Madam Hart
zell, as announced already, will sing
upon this occasion. She is an artist of
wide reputation, having appeared be-
fore the musical critics of this country.
and of Europe, and Americas will be
most fortunate in hearing her upon
this occasion. Prof. Kirsch, the cele-
brated vIolinist, will likewise assist,
and altogether programme of musical
excellence is promised.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
DeWltt's Witch Hazel salYe.

The only positive cure for blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles, cuts,
burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions
of the skin DeWitt's is the only Witch
Hazel Salve that is made from the pure
uuadulterated witch hazel-aIl others
are count erfeits. DeWItt's Witch Hazel
Salve is made TO cure-counterfeits are
made to sell. W. A. Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
BEST EVIDENCE

The best evidence of the acceptability of
any brand of an article of common use is the
quantity sold. GOOD LUCK" Baking Powder
has, from the start. steadily increased in favor
with the House-keepers until it supplies
largely more than half of the entire amount of
Baking Powder consumed in the entire South
GOOD LUCK" is frequently sold in train-load
lots, the last OF which consisted of One Hundred
and stxty-nine Solid carloads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Mvsterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the difference?
She who is blushing with health uses
DIR. Kings New Life Pills to maintain
t. BY gently arousing the lazy organs
they compel good digestion and head off
constipation. Try them. Only CSC, at
DR.. E. J. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
RATS BY WHOLESALE.

Twenty-Three Rodents Caught in Trap
at Once.
Forsyth street was eEIiyened by
wholesale slaughter of rats yesterday
morning. A negro produced a very
large wire trap containing twenty-three
big rats, any of them as large as
squirrel and all of which were caught
at one time the night before The trap
was divided into sections, the rear one
filling up as newcomers made for the
fragrant cheese,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Dress Goods Special

You may choose from about 20
part pieces of dress goods. Some
are plain weayes, some are fancy
mixtures, all excellent for either
suits or skirts, these are reduced to
: regular price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Leave Today Eor New York.

Mr.. W. E. Hamilton, Mrs. Bessie
Kleckley and Miss essie Query left
this morning for New York. Mrs.
Kleckly goes to buy her spring milli-
merry, while Mr.. Hamilton and Miss
Query go to purchase the spring
stock for the New York Racket store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
For Stomach Troubles,

II have taken great many different
medicines for stomach trouble and con-
stipatioD," says Mrs. S. Geiger of Dusk
erton, Iowa, "but never had as good re-
suits from any as from Chamberlain
Stomach & Liver Tablets" For sale by
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
GEO D. WHE4TLEY GEO. 0. WHEATLEY
No Half Hearted Price Outline in This Shon

his is the season for price cutting 1t proves the
the wisest kind OF policy to make liberal price con-
cessons on all lines of goods that shou not be carried
from one season to another This policy while not
tlrely unse6eh is in the nature of two fold benefit
It cleans stock and gives needed space for Spring
purchases 1t gives your dollars from one-quarter to
onethird greater purchasing power Surely all this
has common sense ring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Blanket Special.

You don't buy these for one sea-
sons use hence you show the very
best judgemen in buying them now
when they have been shorn of their
rightful profit, special at % per
cent off regular price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
CANNOT FORGET DEAR GEORGE
Banks to Close In Observance of DC.
casion

This is the anniversary of the birth
of George Washington; the original,
bona fide George of cherry bounce. and
Ratchet notoriety, and while the little
event of his advent into the world &C.
Cured many years ago and caused but
little gossip among the neighbors at
the time, it has since become an i'm
portant epoch It is a national holi.
day, and, falling upon Sunday this
time, tomorrow will be observed in
stead. The banks here will take a
holiday, while the postoffice will oper.
ate Sunday schedule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Walking Skirt Specials.

Here is an assorted lot of Wo-
mems Walking Skirts. These
skirts are of the most approved
materials. The hang, the fit, the
finish are just as you would wish
them. You may choose from them
while thse last at ! off regular
price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
MAKES REPAIRS UPON LIBRARY
Directors are Having Much Needed
Work Done.

The pubic library, one of the most
valued of Americas institutions and
which, by the way, does not receive
the cordial support it deserves at the
hands of our people, is being repaired
and beautifed to the extent that the
limited means on hand will permit.
Quite recently a new roof was put on,
and now the interior is being re-paper-
ed and made more inviting in appear
ance. The people of Americus should
be more liberal towards our library,
one of the best in Georgia. Reading
membership costs but "a a year or 81
per quarter, and members have access
to the latest and best books, periodi-
Gals and magazines. Is there any
good reason why you are not a mem
Der of the library association?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Towel Special.

One lot about 80 dozen fine large
size Linen Huck Towels extra
heavy grade and cheap $500 doz-
en- to make this a rousing leader for
this week, we'll place the entire lot
at only 19 cents each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Special Notice.

1 hereby give notice that at the next
meeting of city council I Will make APP
plication for retail liquor license to be
used at my store, corner Lee and La
mar streets, Americas, Ga.
Feb. 10th, 1908. T, @. Bass.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Wanted.

Men to learn barber trade. All ad-
vantages of steady practice, expert in
structions, lectures, etc. until compe-
tent without limit to time. Tools, di-
plomas, positions and board given.
Write today. Moler Barber College,
New Orleans, La.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Umbrella Special

An Umbrella Bargain about SO
in the lot. Some are 26 inch, some
are % inch, they are made of good
quality, Gloria silk, regular price
$1.25, special at CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Stocking Special.

One lot about 3 dozen Ladies
fine wool Cashmere Stockings, fast
black, regular price SOC, special to
close at 39c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Ladies Underwear Special.

Ladies' fine Jersey Ribbed
Union Suits "Oneita" Buttoned
across front regular price 65c, spe-
cial this week at 50e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
| viii Buy Your Iron.

| want at once, several carloads old
iron. Will pay highest price in cash
Call or write me at Americus.
10 d & W I'm. AARON OoHEN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
PettiCOatS Specials.

Heavy black and twO-tone Taf-
feta silk PetticOats with deep ac-
cOrdian plated rufle value $3.50,
special at $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

Competent Judges say Lord York sc
cigar is the best. We sell the leading
brands. Rembert's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
It Keeps the Feet Warm and nrz.

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Esse, a
powder, It cures ChilbIain, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore. Aching, Damp feet. At
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

% piece1 Taffetine Silk in all the
leading shades also black and white
% inches, this is a splendid silk
for lining and worth soc yard, spe-
cial for this week at SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

We deliver any kind of packages. A.
ID. 7. Co. Phone %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

When it starts raining and your UNI
brella is at home call American Dis
trict Telegraph. Phone %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Silk Special.

10 pieces fine soft Habutia Wash
Silk for waists beautiful patterns
this is the SOC grade will price
them for this week at 39c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Stroke OF DEATH is SUDDEN.
Negro Falls Dead at DeSoto Yexter.
day Noon

News reached Americas yesterday of
the sudden death of negro man at De
Soto, who fell IN the street and expired
shortly thereafter. The man was in
good health, apparently, and only q
few moments before he had been
holding a horse for someone there.
Death was due to natural causes, and
no inquest was held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

That men allow their whims to
guide them In crisis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

One Day Gold Cure, Toe. Rembert's
Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

We deliver wedding and all other
invitations at reasonable rates. Ameri-
can District Telegraph Co, Phone %
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

The American District Telegraph
Go. is now ready for business. When
IN need of reliable messenger call on
US. Phone %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

Perhaps after all babies do under
stand the language women talk to them
and stay awake nights to get even.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
Corset Special.

$3.50 &C. B." a la spirite corsets
at 75c. S1.OO &c. B." a la spirite
corset at soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hudson Whitaker,
OF Columbus, are spending today in
Americus to the delight of their many
friends, the guests of Mrs. Julia
Everett
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22

Mrs. Will f. Minis and young son
left yesterday for Atlanta upon a visit
of two or three weeks to Mrs. Minis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ell. Bascom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-22
THEY COME IN CARS
AND 60 THEIR WAY.
People Who Came Or Went
Away Yesterday.
a MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of Friend
Nav BE Found Below In the Long
List, of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Game Here,

Mr.. g. W. Barrow came up from De-
Soto yesterday to look after important
matters of business here.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13
Peak and Ohasna.
In WhateYe.

In whatever direction
the Colorado tourist may choose
by rail, if he go to the mountains
his journey is a succession of glo-
rious scenery, VARYING in the char
acteristics of placid beauty, grotes
que ruggedness, and awe inspiring
grandeur.
Up the canOns are stupendou S
walls rising perpendlcularly, or
gradually sloping back toward gre
ater hills, or, yet again, leaning for
ward above the chasm, as If threat
ening to come tumhling down
projecting great rocks that hang
suspended over the train as it glide
smoothly by-a panorama of won
ders and grandeur such as belong
only to the Rocky mountains,
To cradle people to reach Colora
do without unnecessary eXpend;-
ture of time or money. the Union
Pacific has put in effect very low
rates and splendid train service
from Missouri river to Denver,
Accommodations A provided tor all
classes of passengers.
Full information cheerfully fu1
nIshed on application to
j. H. Spratt, Agent.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13
Salmagundi
Entertainment.

The Library Association announ
ces the 5th number of the Enter
tainment course, which will be a
Salmagundl, gwen next FRIDAY
evening, June 10Th at GAR hall.
This will be very interesting at
far IN which some of the best 10
cal talent will take part, and this
fills the place of the
Dramatic evening, which may be
given next fal! Remember the
Salmagundi next Friday evening
and expect very enjoyable even
ing. Curtain rises at 8:15.
The senator Burton lecture was
postponed on account of the flood.
but will be gwen as soon as q
new date can be arranged.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13

Proceedings.
Office of the County Clerk,
Ellis county, Kansas,
June l. 9. 3 & oh 1908.

June 1, 3, & OH 1908.
Board met as a Board of Equali-
zation, all members present.
Board proceeded to equaIize the
personal property assessments in
the various townships and made
corrections IN the various town
ships as shown as red ink IN the
assessment books Commissioner
Mueller and Dixon voting in ia
vor of SAID changes. Commits
sioner Staah voting afalnst the
equalization so far as the correc-
tions of the rate of enption was
made.
Some erroneous tax matters
were adjusted
Appointment of Albert Wiles,
Elmer Bishop and Herman Sessin
as school land appraisers for the
Ne4sw4 sec 36-11--2O was ap-
proved
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13
Miss Annie Roenfelt has gone to
Wichita to visit friends.

Miss Annie Roenfelt has gone to
Wichita to visit friends.
Gov. Bailey was married on
Wednesday IN Kansas city to a
widow of 35 with two children.
Charley Miller, jr has gone to
the Oaklahoma country to visit his
brother.
Miss Vlrmond has returned from
her studies at the state University
at Lawrence.
Another step higher is being ta-
ken IN the steeple on the new Cath
Ole church
Jake johnson has returned to
our town from his trip to Utah
and Colorado
Several are gong to the Sun
day school convention at Ellis
to day.
All over town the gardens are
now full of beautiful roses and
pretty flowers.
The Ladies Aid society of the
ME-. church will meet with Mrs
Ed Kraus next Wednesday, 18th.
Quite number of our families
are enjoying fresh peas from their
gardens.
Quite lot of wheat is now be-
ing brought To market, cleaning
out their granGries ready for the
new crop.
The creek bank was full of fish
ermen on Sunday and some nice
messes were caught. Even some
channel catfish.
sunday brought us another show
er, for a change.
And it rained quietly all during
Tuesday night.
Our former east Saline township
residant, VIM, CulIens, and tami
ly, now of Osborne county, has
been visiting friends here
Some boys are stealing flowers
out of the yards around town and
if caught 1T will cost them so
days in jail. Better keep out,
The warm, decent weather is
bringing out the gardens that were
looking awful bad from the dose
of hail, ram and cold weather.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13

Several farmers have been over
to the Experiment station this
week to inspect the many, over
100, different kinds of wheat grow
ing there, and now that it is IN
head, it makes it an instructive, IN
teresting visit for any progressive
thinking farmer. All put in at the
same time, in the same manner on
adjoining ground, you see tall and
short, the bearded and smoothe,
the long and short head, some
all in head, other just starting,
some very leafY and other a plain
stem, some rank in growth, other
worthless, and some that froze out
as it couldn't stand our winter and
fr0sts.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13

Wednesday evening ProbAte
judge B G Arnold get on his new
black frock coat, his white tie, a
carnation pink in his buttonhoIe,
with his gold eyeglasses and sweet
est smile, in the presence of a large
circle of lady and gentlemen reIa
tives and friends united III mar
riagc MISS Icadora, daughter OF
Hartzel Berry of Buckeye town
ship TO Harry Teeters of Ellis.
After which all joined IN hearty
C congratulations
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-06-13

During the month of May this
county got 10 inches OF rainfall.
High and dry IN an hour, floods
unknown, rain falls and mostly il
soaks IN the ground, our wheat
fields nearly level, it cant run of;
Our farmers perfectly happy
with the general prospect of an
immense crop of wheat.
And while we are so blest, the
farmers of the East are in distress
by a severe drouth.
A New Jersey paper says:
-Dryest month in Il Years.
''The rainfall for the month OF
May was 17-100ths of an inch
or less than any month during the
past Il years
Press dispatches from northern
New Yo1k state says:
ct IS the dryest here ever been
known, ground covered with I'M
mense cracks, and unless heavy
rams come within 48 honrs field &
fruit crops will be ruined.
Mondays dispatch from Boston
says: "No rain has fallen in New
England IN so DAYS and the
loss to the agricultural interests is
enormous, already Is per cent.
Rhode Island and Connecticut are
no better off and is growing serioas