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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
For county Commissioner.

herewith announce myself a candidate
for the office of Com missioner of Roads and
Revenue of Sumter county, and in the event
OF election pledge myself to a faithful, fair
and honest discharge of every duty imposed
Respectfully. n. A. RAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
or Rent,

Four unfinished rooms, close in on
corner of Lamar and Hampton streets.
Apply to J. J. Cutler. 2-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
*DaiIy, EXCEPT SUNDAY. a SUNDAY 0nIv

Daily. Except sunday. sunday Only
Sleeping cars between Americas and At
lanta on train leaving Americas 1O:25p, N \,
and arriving Americas $40 a. m. Connects
at Fort Valley with sleepers to and from
Savannah.
For further information, apply to
S. A. PRUITT, Agent Americas, Ga,
| ], A.wESSoN Ticket Agent, Americas, Ga,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

The woman who wears g calico dress
to church has the right brand of re-
ligion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
Lots wife probably passed some
other woman and looked back to see
what'she mad on.
Recovered Speech and Hearing.

recovered speech ana 7SaflnSs
MEssRs. ELY Bro. Il commenced
using your Cream Balm about two
years ego for catarrh. My voice was
somewhat thick and my hearing has
been fully restored and my speech has
become quite clear. I am a teacher in
our town.
L. G. Brown, Granger, 0,
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 30 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
ST., New York,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Try certain cure for all painful
ailments-a bottle of Hamllns Wizard
Oil, SOC at druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

A secret is something woman gets
another woman to help her keep.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Ramons Relief cures all sorts of pain
wherever located-it's the great Com
queror of Pain 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
1T is FOR LADIES, TOO.
They Can Stop Their Hair Falling Out
With Herpicide.

With Herpicide.
Ladies who have thin hair and whose
hair is falling out, can prevent the hair
falling out, and thicken the growth, with
Newbros 'Herpicide.' Besides, Herpi-
eide is one of the most agreeable hair
dressings there is. Herpicide kills the
dandruff germ that eats the hair off at
the root After the germ is destroyed.
the root will shoot up, and the hair grow
long as ever. Even a sample will con-
vince any lady that Newbro's Herpicide
is an Indispensable toilet requisite. Tt
contains no oil. or grease it viii not stain
or dye. Sold by leading druggists. Send
Zoe. in stamps for sample to The Herpi-
eide Co., Detroit, Mich.
OODSON'S PHARMACY. Special Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

When a man becomes sadder and
wiser his sadness usually exceeds his
wisdom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Fresh shipment Flows finest candies
in half pound, pound, three and five
pound boxes just in at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Some men are built for labor and
some for political jobs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
TOrChO n Lace at &c I'd.

One hundred pieces TOrchon Lace
regular SC grade, put up on bolts OF
six yards each. We will sell no less
than full bolt at the price rIOnday
and tuesday at DC per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

No man would be willing to answer
to half the things he says during court
ship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

The only charms some men possess
are attached to their watch chains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
Departures.
Arrivals,
Schedules Effective. August I'd, 1914

From Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta,
Macon. ....................... - SIS p m
From Florala, Dothan and Albany 40 rs D m
Hartford and Albany........ IL 42p m
Atlanta and Macon $1,000. 81 So p m
Augusta, Savannah, Atlanta
;, and Macon, !. ...:...:....@..: 20 loan
From Columbus, Birmingham and
i, intermediate points; $1,000. to 5Opm
mediate points. ~. .............. az 80 m
From Birmingham, Columbus, via
Fort Valley: .......:.;....;. ....... so 10 m
From Birmingham. Columbus, via
Fort Valley. .....:...:.: ....... 55pm
;, points, ..................: IS osam
From Troy, Montgomery and
Eufaula. ,,,s....,::..... 1850; .142pm
Eufaula......... ............. $50 % pm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

None better, fresh every few days,
Nnnnally's Candy 600 pound.
REMBERT's DRUGSTORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

A woman will Jump at conclusion
almost as quickly as she will at sight
of mouse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Some men invest in their tonic as
soon as they begin to come out on top.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Spinsterhood is of ten the firt's pun
ishment for contempt of court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

O IA 8 III % TIA.
Bears the 1Ihs KRd You Have Always BOughf
9'ss af, HzzzZx
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

If bachelor is subject to hay fever
he should avoid grass widows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
For Sale.

sc acres, near city, 4room house, large
barn, suited to fruit growing, truck and
dairy, 1880.
300 acres, miles railroad, "a acre, u cash.
$50 acres, miles of Americas. 200 acres
open, only Sc acre.
40 acres Groom rouse lands lay well, ON
railroad, close neighbors, near churches and
schools, 100 acres under fence, $40 acre.
800 acres, two miles of railroad station, IS
acre, a cash,
rs acres % acres In pasture. Rent IL
bales, 81, 250.
4room house, large lot, all in good shape,
$500, cheap at $780,
Groom house. choice location, near church
and school, 1000.
Come to see me If you wish to buy sell or
rent. Bargains every day.
P.B.WILLIFORD,
103 Cotton Avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
Ladies' Cloth.

twenty pieces Ladies' Cloth, 81
inches Wild, in black and all the
staple CoIors. Never before known to
sell for less than 75c, here Monday
ana tuesday at soc per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

G "A. s. T co "a Il g.
Bears the a The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature q NzHAzezN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21

Very few men have weak eyes from
looking on the bright side of things.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-09-21
Making Friends
Every Day.
This can truthfuy be said of
sgeEE~O
Ice Cream
POWDER

the new product for making the most delicious ice
cream You ever ate; everything in the package.
Nothing tastes so good in hot weather. All grocers
are placing tn stock. If your grocer supply you
send one for two packages by mail -Four kinds: Van
lila, Chocolate, Strawberry and U nhavored Address,
The Genesee Pure Food Co., Box 1916, lie Roy, N.Xs
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10

Washington, January 30. MIR. Tillman,
In the Senate to-day, introduced q reso-
lution asking for more specific informa,
tion from the Secretary of the Treasury
concerning the nomination of w. ID,
Crum as Collector of Customs for the
port of Charleston, than was contained
in the letter from the secretary received
yesterday By Senator. He said tina,
the secret" letter is ambiguous and
false. He .sserted that the secretary
had with great adroitness lodged the
ISSUE"
Following ia the text of the resolution
"Resolved, That the Secretary of the
Treasury, be and he Is, hereby instructed
to send to the Senate information in re.
gard to the appointment of w. d. Crum
as Collector of the port of Charleston
and that he answer specifically the fol
lowing questions:
"First-Is w. d. Crum now holding q
commission as Collector2 If 30, give
date and send to the Senate verbatim
copy thereof.
'Second-Was his second appointment
made in accordance with law, and if 80,
what lawp
"Third-Is there any law or precedent
for the holding of an Office of this kind
by defacto oflicialP
"Fourth-Is it a condition or intention
to claim and exercise tho authority to
make such appointments during a con.
struotiye recess, as this appears to be P''
Albright and Spooner objected to i'm.
mediate consideration and the resolu.
tion went over for day.
Washington, January SO.-The Secre,
tary of the Treasury has replied to Sena,
tor Tillman's ssolution, in which he
says the question as to whether Crum
occupies the position Of Collector under
authority of law is one for the judiciary
to decide. The reply has not been pub
lished.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
Coast Line to Pension Employees.

Savannah, Ga January 29.-The Allan
tic Coast Line will establish its pension
department Monday, with headquarters
at Wilmington, N. G. The board of
pensions will conduct it. All officers
and employees 10 years old will be retired
Those who have been ten years in service
will be pensioned. Engineers, firemep,
conductors. brakemen, yard masters,
switchmen, bridge foremen, section fore
men and supervisors 65 years old may
retire with pensions where they have
been ten years in service. The basis of
pensions is to be for each year of service
an allowance of per cent of the average
regular monthly pay received for the ten
years preceding retirement. The COM
pany will each year appropriate $4,000
for pensions
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
Smallpox Deaths increasing

DIR. James Evans, of Florence, score
tary of the State board Of health, says
that the number of deaths In smallpox
cases in this State, outsido of tho cities
and towns, has increased TO . per cent.
since the first OF January. Iu 1908 the
deaths were only per cent OF the re-
ported cases, this also being the situa-
tion in the North. Since January the
death percentage has'gone up to Ia per
cent. In the North and to o per cent in
South Carolina. DR.. Evans says that
the disease IL now OF a more virulent type
all over the country. For the year end
ing the 3lst OF last December there were
1922 reported cases Ia this State, outside
Of the cities ad towns. and of this mum.
ber IS resulted fatally, Ia .hs 81 days 0!
January there have been 1913 GAS 8. OF
which 8 resulted fatally.--The State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10

being dlsgraced- provided you are
able to ''stand."
Now, the last question, Mr.. Cook
asked just before he gave up the
ghost was, "What shall we have
next?" In answer to that question,
We will say it was his own exclatna-
tion, 81 can't stand any longer"
SO Mr.. Cook, allow me to say, 10
conclusion, that 30 far as am con-
cerned, this ends, on my part, the
Boggs. Cook controversy, and thattl
am yet in the ring and able to stand
| up for what think is for the best
interests of the farmers, the cotton
mill mer aud my common country,
aud all concerned; aud if l have
said anything in our controversy
that was too personal, am able and
willing to "stand" up and ask your
pardon like man and gentleman.
Now, adiew with the best wishes
for the farmers, (including Mr. .Cook).
the mill men, and their employees,
the merchants, preachers, doctors
and lawyers, one aud all, we sub.
NIT this controversy to the readers
of The Courier, hoping you will par
don one for being, like FOOLS names
and faces, often seen in public places
b. 8. Boggs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
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Five.cent Error Costs $4,000.

The greatness of little things finds
frequent illustration in railroad opera
ton. A case has just been discovered
where nine years ago an error of cents
was made in the computation of rate
sheet between two given points, says the
Railway and Engineering Review. 1t
was found upol investigation that as a
result of this error the two railroads
operating between the two points have
lost upward of $4,000 during that time.
This shows why railroads are so strenu-
ously opposed to what are considered in
consequential reductions in rates. The
business in question was simply the pas
senger traffic between Dallas, Texas, and
a small town a few miles away. 1t is the
multiplication of the little things that
so seriously affects railway revenues.
The loss of fraction of cent per hun
dred pounds on some commodities means
thousands, If not millions, of dollars, to
the railroads, and makes the difference
between profit and loss. 1t is only by the
most jealous care that railroads are en-
ablod to maintain their revenues on a
paying basis, and it is for this reason
that the value of little things is 80 we'll
understood by railway officials generally.
Arnold Contest, son of the President
of Switzerland, committed suicide at
Dijon, France, last Thursday by shoot
ing. He had been suffering from cerebral
arrangement resulting from malarial
fever
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
Two Dlyersiiicatlon Farms.

Washington, February 3.-Repre-
sentative Lever said to-day that the
Secretary of Agriculture has de.
oided to establish two diversified
tion farms in South Carolina. One
will be in his district and will be To-
GATED near Columbia, in Richland
county. The other will be in Rep
resentative Johnston's district,
though it has not been decided yet
just where in the district the farm
will be located.
The Department of Agriculture
has felt for long time that the con-
tinual growth of cotton on a given
tract of land tends to impoverish
the soil and to permanently deplete
it. They feel, now, too, since the
boil weevil has threatened the cotton
crop, that it would be well to have
the people educated up to something
else, so that if the efforts now being
set forth to prevent the spread of
this pest should fail they will have
something else to fall back on in
the South.
1t is, therefore, the aim of the de-
partment to establish these object
lesson farms in every section of the
South. On them a rotation of
crops will be grown which will tend
to enrich the land while at the same
time it is being cultivated and is
turning out neat little sum on the
credit side of the loss and gain ac-
count at the striking of the balance
at the end of the year. This will
demonstrate to the people that their
soil will proftably grow other
things than cotton, and at the same
time will show them how to improve
their soil, and by SO doing enhance
the value and productive powers of
their land.
The plan upon which these diver
sification farms will be run is good
one. An intelligent farmer, who
mixes brains with his elbow grease,
will be chosen. He will be furnished
the seeds by the Department of Agri-
culture, and the department will
also pay one-half of his fertilizer
bill. The fertilizer he uses will be
the kind recommended by the De.
partment of Agriculture. An expert
from the department will visit the
farms twice a month and see that
everything is going off all right. II
is claimed by the department that
this is a very important departure
and one which can be watched with
profit by every Carolina farmer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
Granny Loasins III.

Gillsville, Ga, January 80. Granny
Loggins, the Oldest woman in Georgia, land
undoubtedly the Oldest woman in the
United States, is not dead, as has been
reported, but very much alive, although
she has been i'll the last two days.
Granny" who is 120 years old, enjoys
the unique and unusual distinction of
living in three centuries. She was born
in Spartanburg county, South Carolina,
in 1884. Her maiden name was Lena
East.
She was married at the age of %, and
has had six children, one boy and five
girls, two of whom are still alive, and
living with her about one mile from
Gillsville, Ga, namely, Miss Becky Log
gins, aged 80 and Mrs. Nancy Kimsey,
who is a widow, aged SO.
Her grandchild, Kimsey Loggins, was
a veteran of the civil wa , and died q
few years ago at an advanced age.
Her husband was minute man al
Spartanburg, S. c., during the war OF
1872. He died about 20 years ago.
Granny" up to two days ago, could
piece quilt and thread needle as good
as anybody, and it is said that when she
was 113 years old she could pick 115
pounds of cotton a day. She used to
sit on chair and move along as she
picked.
The only means Of livelihood. she and
her two daughters have is $50 year
pension, which she secures from Banks
county, and the neighbors help them all
they can.
Granny" says: ~ amt a.goin' to
live much longer. / am goin' to die
soon and will meet my husband and all
my children in ven."--Atlanta
Journal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
HiatOrY of the OIIaa.O

There Is not an actor, an actress, q
vocalist or other public performer, In
cluding the politician, but must be in
terested I'm the hiss and It's origin.
DR.. Ainslie Hollis In The Humani-
tartan tells, under the title of Before
Babel" of his researches as to the pre-
vailing language before the Confusion
Of tongues"
Referring to the aforesaid awesome
word, he writes: Perhaps the sibilant
ss (st, ts, sh) Is one of the oldest sounds
In animated nature, as 1t undoubtedly
Is one Of the simplest to produce.
"Vocalized In the English hiss (hist,
hush) we find the pure sibilant adopted
by beasts, birds and reptiles as an ex-
pressive of the warning In times of
stress.
even the crustacean cirrhipeds can
produce the sound, when there is an
adjacent source of danger although
they are not supplied with q proper vo-
cal apparatus.
Besides acting as warning not to
Its own kith, some predatory animals
as, for instance, some of the smaller
carnivora and certain snakes, utter
the sound In minatory manner to
ward of Objectionable intruders from
their lair.
Equivalent In tho former case to the
expressions Keep luiet,' Stand still,
hiss Is construed In its more widely
known sense among animals Of differ
ent species as Come forward at your
PERIL impressing n visitor In search OF
hospitality much in the same way as
did the legend Cave canem,' on the
threshold Of Roman mansion"
The paragraph concludes sagely: "Oul
English hiss Is mainly restricted to the
use Of dissatisfied playgoers. The
sound here retains Its primitive mean
ing-a warning note"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
He barred Newcastle.

When Edward VII as Prince Of Wales
visited America In 1860, Canada went
wild over him, and In Detroit and
Chicago the crowds were so dense
that the party could scarcely reach
their hotel. SO many were the recep.
tions, dinners and other social func.
tions In which the prince participated
that he finally broke down through
sheer fatigue and overexcitement. The
Duke Of Newcastle, who was the
princes companion, decided, therefore.
to stop off on th.ir way to st. Louis at
Dwight Station, quiet village famous
for Its shooting. The prince brought
down bag Of ID brace OF quail and
four rabbits But the pleasure Of the
day was marred by the following Incl
dent:
AS the royal party approached n
farmhouse an Enthusiastically British
settler appeared at the door and invited
every one except the Duke of Newcas.
tie to enter.
mot you, Newcastle" ne shouted. 81
have been q tenant OF yours and have
sworn that you shall never set foot
on my land"
Accordingly the party passed on, and
the farmer, though revenged on his old
landlord, had to forego the honor of en-
tertaining royalty under his roof.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
0b----
Sensitive Horses.

The horse does not like nervous, fidg-
city, fussy or irritable man. He is too
nervous and irritable himself. "Why is
it," one teamster was heard to ask an
other, "that Phin's horses are always
gauntp Phin feeds WE'LL" "Yes," was
the reply; but he's like wasp around a
horse" A we'll known owner of race
horses, pot at all sentimental person,
recently made an order, forbidding his
employees to talk in loud tones or to
swear in the stable. 81 have never yet
seen good hammered horse," he says,
"that was being sworn at all the time.
1t hurts the feelings of a sensitive horse,
and I'll keep my word good to discharge
any man in my employ If catch him
swearing within the hearing of any horse
in this stable"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
Left Million to Old Women.

Louisville, KY, January 30.-By his
will, made public yesterday, Capt. Daniel
G.. Parr, who died here recently, leaves
immediately 100000 in personality, and
after the death of his last grand child
$3.50, 900 in realty, of his entire estate to-
ward the establishment and maint
nance of the "Parr's Rest" a refuge for
old and infirm women. Capt. Parr
refrained from making will until a
short time ago, when, after seeing an
aged woman, poorly Glad and sick, he
remarked:
"a refuge which would make unnec-
assary such suffering as that woman's
would be worth hundred Carengie Ii
braries."
Captain Parr was 10 years of age.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-02-10
Candidate Paid Postage.

Judson M. Strickland, candidate for
prison commissioner of Georgia at the
next primary election, has had quito an
interesting experience with the postal
authorities, says the Atlanta Journal,
and was called upon to pay in the neigh
borhood of 5000 as postage on papers
that he had sent through the mails an.
nouncing his candidacy.
Recently the Pike County News, OF
Zebulon, Ca, published large edition
principally devoted to announcements
from Mr.. Strickland as candidate and
clippings from newspapers concerning
his candidacy. Twenty thousand copies
of this edition were printed by tue News
and sold to Mr.. Strickland. Mr.. Strick
land employed several clerks and worked
for week or more sending out those
papers. They were sent through the
Zebulon postofflce as second class matter
but the postal authorities objected after
many thousands had been sent out, ant
called on Strickland for settlement a.
the rate of one cent for each paper, OF
the ground that it was advertising m attel
and not regular edition Of the paper
Mr.. Strickland agreed to pay the amour
Of the postage.