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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
BOILED DOWN TO -FOUR LINES.
Little Tales of the Town Whaoked
Short,

Short.
Christy's latest Pastels, four new
subjects just published. Holidays
Book Store. Phone 246.
No one has explained why European
comes to America when he goes broke
and an American goes to Europe when
he gets rich. -
The 'sdeestrict skule'' which amused
Americus recently is to be reproduced
soon in Augusta by Miss BattoiIe, who
put it on here.
Only three bales cotton came to town
by wagon yesterday, but shipment OF
373 bales from another point kept the
Compress going.
When the rain ceases there will be q
hoe and place in the field for every
idle negro in Americas upon whose
hands time hangs.
If there is anything in the old say
ing, more rain more rest" Americus is
certainly having lengthy period of
unexampIed leisure.
''Should idiots be killed at BIRTH"
asks a clergyman. Sometimes You don't
find out till they are grown and get to
asking fool questions,
Some men have such vanity that when
they are kicked down stairs they make
themselves believe nobody else could
come down that way.
| Florida beans, squashes, elephants
and tomatoes go to help materially the
"truck' from Americus gardens in fill
| ing the dinner tables.
Both Togo aud Rojestvensky are en-
titled to large credit for the fact tina
they have not done any preliminar.
fighting with their mouths.
The departure of the military ant
several hundred citizens to Albany to
day will cut hole in the population
and create an air of dizziness.
Among members of the Americu
bar especially, deep regretis expressed
at the death of Judge w. B. Butt, 81
we'll known TO hundreds here.
The poor young man who buys tn
large solitary on the installment plal
is equalled in foolishness only by tn
sweet young girl who wears ii.
We now have our new stock of Ham
mocks, including many new and attrac
tive patterns, direct from the factory
Our prices are low
SHEF FIELD-H HUNTINGTON o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
RETURNS FOR SUPERIOR COURT
Batch of Gases on Docket for Forth.
coming Term.

Yesterday was return day for the
forthcoming session of Sumter superior
court. converting or the fourth Mon
day. 22d inst, and quite large batch
of civil cases were put upon the docket
by Clerks Allen and HeYp. While
there were quite number of suits flied,
few of those docketed yesterday will
prove of interest or Importance. On
the criminal side the session will be
more interesting, as Sheriffs Bell and
Gatewood have already collection of
human curios at the county castle cal
culated to insure q lengthy and lively
session. Two or three murder cases
among negroes, to say nothing of pts
toloric feats in the same class, will
make good for at least a week when
court convenes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
There is a Difference.

The difference between Kennedy S
Laxative Honey and Tar and all other
Cough Syrups is that 1t moves the bow
els thus expelling cold from
the system. This relaxes the
nerve-tissues and by it's heal
ing effect on the throat and lungs
the cough is relieved-cured entirely.
Kennedy is the original Laxative Hon
ey and Tar d contains no opiates
Good alike for young or old Tastes
good Sold by w. A. Rembert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not b cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.,J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
belize him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces of the system. Tes-
timonials sent free. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Where Happiness is Found

Don't lookafor true happiness in the man
slons of the very rich, where high priced
physicianssare called in to doctors every all
ment But seek it and find it, too, in the COM
Portable home of the mtddle-classes and so
called poor, where Green's August Flower is
always used to keep the family healthy---to
cure all stomach troubles, whether indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, constipation loss of appe
title, bilious attacks or torpid liver, Trial
bottle'Angust Flower, 25c. Big bottle 75c, At
all druggists,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
GEORGIAN GOES TO cALIFoRNII
Alleged DefauItine Cashier is Located
There.

The capture of J. 7. Dent, the Amer
icus forger, In California some time
ago, has counterpart in another arrest
in the land of the Golden Gate wherln
an alleged erring Georgian plays the
star part. Marc S. Potter, of Davis
boro, small town near Macon, has
been located in California. Potter is
charged with having touched the Da-
visboro bank, of which he was cashier,
to the tune of S25, 900 and skipped out
He was identified out there by former
Davisboro citizen and arrested. Officers
have gone after him. A rewar of 81, OOC
was outstanding for Potter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Do Not Be Imposed Upon,

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit End popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine, Ask for Foiey's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute offer
ed, as no other preparation will give the
same saticfaction It is mildly laxative
1t contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. Sold by
F. M. Mclaughlin & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Hot Weater Piles

Persons afflicted with Piles should be
careful at this seaso of the year. Hot
weather and bad drinking water con-
tribute to the conditions which make
Piles more painful and dangerous. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve stops the
pain, draws out the soreness and cures
Get the genuine, bearing the name of
K. G. Dewitt & Co. Sold by w. Rem~
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
SEVEN POINTS TO THE BETTER
Downward Course of Quotations Is
Checked

A little gain of st ven points is moth
ing to brag about, but to the man be-
hind the cotton bale it is better than
seven points the other way, hence the
better feeling yesterday in the course
OF the market. The Americas ware
houses were deserted, however, both
seller and buyer finding more to zen.
terrain" elsewhere, and there was lit
orally nothing doing locally IN cotton
circles. The same scale of prices OBJ
tanned, with 4 cents offered for the
split silk variety.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
A Good NIGHTS Rest.

The greatest tonic on earth is a good
nights rest Restlesss nights and the terri
BILE exhaustion of hacking cough are dread
dangers of the poor consumptive, But why
this fear of the night when few dose of DR.,
Boschee's German Syrup will insure refresh
ing sleep, entirely tree from cough or nfent
sweat? Free eXpectoration in the morning
is made certain by taking German syrup
1t has cured consumption for forty years
Trial bottle, 25c. big bottle, 75c AT all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours bv ssNEw
GREAT SoUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY Cr1RF ,
LII Is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness In relieving pain
IN bladder, kidneys and back, In male
and female. Relieves retention of
water almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy
Sold by b.: j. Eldridge, Druggist.
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Terrific Race With Death,

death was fast approaching"
write Ralf F. Fernando, of Tampa,
Fla., describing bis fearful race with
death, "as result of liver trouble and
heart disease, which had robbed me of
sleep and of all interest in life i bad
tried many different doctors and sever
al medicines, but got no benefit, until I
began to use Electric Bitters. So won
derful was their effect, that in three
days felt like new man, and today i
am cured of all my troubles. Guar
anteed at the Eldridge Drug Go,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
WILL START WORK ON DEPOT
Seaboard to Erect $40 900 Building
In CordeIe.

Americas neighbor, CordeIe, is to
have 500, 900 freight depot, to be cree
ted there at once by the Seaboard Rail
way. The building contract has been
let to the HadIow Company of Jackson
vile, and work is 20 be started now in
few days. The new building will be
of brick and granite. two or three sto-
ries in he ght, the upper floors to be oc-
cupied as offices. When the Cordele
depot is completed the Seaboard will
doubtless put up new freight struc-
ture here, as one of larger capacity is
much needed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Cleared For Action

When the body is cleared for action,
by Dr.. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell it by the bloom of health on the
cheeks; tie brightness of tho eyes; the
firmness of the flesh and muscles the
buoyancy of the mind. Try them. At
the Eldridge Drug Co., IS cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Special Bargain in Lee Street Lot.

One acre more or less on Lee street,
estimated value to.secure loan 5000.
Will take $500. Terms, $500 cash, bal
ance 1 and 2 years time at 9 per cent
interest Titles first class, Taxes all
paid. If interested address
BLOOD BALM Go,
26 1t Room No. z.
Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
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APPEARING OLD
Acts as n Bar to Profitable Employ
ment.

You cannot afford to grow old.
In these days of strenuous competition
it is necessary to maintain. as long as
possible ones youthful appearance.
1t is impossible to do this without re-
tanning a luxurious growth of hair.
The presence of Dandruff indicates the
presence of a burrowing germ which
lives and thrives on the roots of the
hair until it causes total badness.
Newbro's Herpicide is the only known
destroyer of this pest, and it is as effec-
tive as it is delightful to use
Herpicide makes an elegant hair dress
ing as we'll as Dandruff cure.
Accept no substitute-there is none.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
DODSON'S PHARMACY. Special Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
FARMERS GLOOMY AT OUTLOOK
Rains Continue and Grass Growing
LuxuriantIy.

Luxuriantly.
Just at present the farmers of Sumter
and of this entire section are up against
the gloomiest proposition vet confront
ing them. The continued heavy aims
of the past ten days renders cultivation
of the fields impossible, and in the
meantime the grass is taking on very
luxuriant growth. All over the cotton
and cornfieIds here the forces OF Gen
eral Green" are crowding the young
cotton plants and tender corn for exist
ence and there is no way TO stop the
invading host until the weather clears
and the ground Is dry enough to work,
which will not be the case this week al
best. IF nothing else can reduce the
cotton output the grass king seems
able to do it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Get Your Moneys Worth.

The whole and substance astronomical holag is feeling the
full that you getting your moneys worth When you
spend your money this store Yea e that assurance
feel that every preeaWte every Intelligence il eeg used 20
safeguard intes$ 4Ae AARS e during the years
merchandising when s8ARA08s 4eAeN w0sthz that
due many wAe8 oE A4as SO wAseAeet ron
always glad Se HQs eae s 2ees Rsae Rel that
they are appreciated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

A new fabric in Costume Chiffon beautiful cloth and
beautiful designs all the popular colors 30 inches wildcat
Csc per yard Blue, ivory and grey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
he WANTS TO JAIL THE BUNCH

Judge FELTON, Scored Macon's Official
Force.
/ passing sentence upon a negro
youth who was charged with shooting
the son of Macon police officer on
Christmas Day last, Judge FELTON, of
the superior court took occasion to Sc
verely berate the city authorities. The
judge stated that if he had the power
he would imprison both the mayor and
city council and the entire police force
for allowing constant violation of the
law. The statement of Judge FELTON,
was made from the bench and comment
was caused.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
SPONSOR OF WESTERN BRIGADE
5risadier-Gen. Cobb Names Americas
Young Lady.

At the regular meeting of Camp Sum
ter yesterday Brigadier Gen. John A.
Cobb, commanding the Western Brig
ade of Georgia, Z G. ", notified the
veterans that he had appointed Miss
Mary Davenport of Americas, the &C
complished daughter of Commander
FL. L. Davenport of Camp Sumter, as
sponsor for the Western Brigade for
the Louisville reunion. Miss Daven-
port will select her maids of honor, and
the delegates of Camp Sumter attend
ing the reunion will act as their efcort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Roller Tray Trunks.

The Roller Troy Trunk adds
pleasure to your journey and COM
fort to you at home. Costs no
more than others, ask for old styles.
We have other styles also. No
trouble for you to find what you
want here. We have them from
Acc up to $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Mating Remnants.

100 Remnants, China and Jap
mating, 5 to 20 yards, regular
price 4Oc and soc quality, extra
heavy grade to close at 25c yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Some men think they are saints be
cause they have heavy laundry bills.
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease7

Shake Into your shoes Aliens Foot.Ease
powder. 1T cures Corns Bunions. pain.
Iul, Smartlng, Hot, Swollen feet At All
druggists and Shoe Stores, CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

We are sole agents for
the Famous HAYES Hats.
The new styles, we think
are the best they have
ever brought out before.
Everyone who has seen
them express themselves as
pleased beyond measure.
Remember the price is only
$500 and you get as much
in style aud satisfaction as
makers would charge you
$500.
The new style neck wear,
negligee shirts. halt hose,
suspenders and all other
| cro p41s xuo7ra h1ac ora hox-o .,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

$I0O-Dr, :. Decthon's Anti Diuretic
may be worth to you more than 800 if
you have child who soils bedding from
incontinence of water during sleep.
Cures old and young alike. It arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by e,
j. Eldridge, Druggist, Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Embroidery Sale,

Ma445AN vel place ca sale a
Sepetas purchase 5000 yards beau
sAsl aeW Gaashs8e ESiging and In,
Sest5on~ AL are EFeeh, crisp goods.
Values in the lot as high rs ise the
entire line ON sale 40 &c,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
TICKETS GOOD FOR EXTENSION
Picnickers Can Take Later Train to
Americus.

Americas people going to Macon on
the public school picnic Friday will be
afforded ample slime to witness the
Georgian Mercer baseball game, if they
SO desire The railway company has
decided to give an extension on round
trip tickets, thus allowing holders to
leave Macon on the regular 7:4O night
train for Americas instead of returning
by the $50 picnic train, as understood
heretofore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
DoWNPoUR IN AMERIcus AGAIN
Another Very Heavy Rain Yesterday
Stops Trade.

In keeping with the programme of
the past week another deluge fell yes
terday in this city and vicinity. During
the greater portion of the day rain
came down steadily, converting the
streets into miniature rivers and doing
injury to gardens and crops. Business
was at a standstill, the sign ''little
doing" being conspicuously displayed
In not few stores here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Dental Notice.

| will be absent from my office Wed.
nesday to Saturday, May 9th.
3o-5t @. p. DAVIS, d. D. s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Horses and Mules. Three or four
very good ones for sale cheap. Apply
to r. s. Windsor. 2-1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
When e'er you feel impending III,
And need Iced magic littlo pill,
No other one will fill the bill

Like DeWitt's Little Early Rsers
The Famous Little Pills EARLY RI
SERS cure Constipation, Sick Head
ache, Biliousness etc, Thev never
grippe or sicken, but impart early rising
energy. GOOD for children or adults
Sold by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Lies abide forever, though they are
believed but for moment.

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ord's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails
= I'D by y. J Eldridge, Druggist
Americas. GA. ''''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

gents wearabes are here awaiting your inspection
will find our furnishing goods stock complete than
other in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

A bottle of Hamlins Wizard Oil is a
medicine chest in itself; it cures pain in
every form. 80 cents at druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Dresden Mohairs, very popular for skirts and shirt
waist suits, beautiful styles at 50c-65c values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Suit Cases and Bags

We have them too. No other
house carries so complete a stock.
A neat leather case, good trim
mings, best handles special price
S1.25 up to $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

White goods IN large variety of beautiful Csc cloths
this week at 1910 per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Chiffon Mohars, of the most desirable fabrics Nr
IN house for skirts and shirt waist SUITS royal blue
and black 81 IS article this week at ST. 90 yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

80 ZACH White Checked Dlmty 15c values this weeka
loo per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Panama Cloth nunsveiling, batiste vols, all ovJ
fabrics, soft and beautiful all Csc values this week at @
per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

40 Inch Long Clothsaud India Linens, extra values
thrown oat this week at 7Hc and 10: per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03
Mems Fancy Shirts.

Three special offerings of Mems
Fancy Outings Shirts for you to
choose from. There're the best of
their kind, and strictly up to date
as to styles, at Doc Csc and 75c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

White Embroidered Waist Patterns In beautiful de-
signs at CSC and SIPS each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Ladies style Embroidered Collars also lace collars
just received 15c, 25c, and 35c each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

New Belts CSC to $1oo. all the popular styles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

extraordinary fine lot of 10c Percales the most &c
rabe line of coors have ever had at Sc per yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

1000 yards Clear Water Zephyr bingham lOc VauS
at sc per yard this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-05-03

Christy's latest PasteIs, four new
subjects Just published. Holiday
Book Store. Phone 246.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-03
Women Who Work.
Need Strong, Vigorous
Ne. YES.

The life of women and girls who
work is at best hard one and even
under the most favorable circumstances
the results often show shattered nerv
ous systems and broken down health.
To meet the conditions required of her,
to sustain the extra strain and nervous
tension of duties never intended for her
in the plan of nature, she must use
every endeavor to preserve the vitality
of her nerves and the regularity of the
female functions. No remedy ever
offered the world has accomplished the
wonderful results obtained from the
use of DIR. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills.
BY supplying the nerves and blood with
the elements necessary to their life and
activity, they cause a steady increase
OF natural strength to both body and
mind, brighten the eyes. clear the com
plexioD and instead of depressed,
wornout feeling there will be one of
bouancy and life. DIR. A. w. Chase S
Nerve Pills make life worth living.
Mrs Anna Doretz of No 10 Cleveland
Avenue, Niagra Falls, N. Y, says:
T. was overtaxed with work and
completely tired out / used to go to
bed to think and worry and could not
sleep as a result and was nervous dur
ing the day Hearing of the good effect
of DIR. A. w. Chase Nerve Pills in
such affections | determined to try
them. | got a box and they We're
a complete success They toned me up
quickly, | got over the peryousness and
sleep finely and restfu1 again. | am
sure | am glad to reccomend them.
SOC a box at dealers or DR.. A. W. Chase
Medicine Co, Buffalo. n. Y. Portrait
ard signature of A. w. Chase. nj. d.,
on every package. For sale by Frank
c. Smith. Pharmacist Masonic Temple,
Madison. $. ID.
When You ne, q pill it is always best
to buy the best. Dade's Little Liver
Hills are the best. Try them. They
have wayof their own. Sold 10y Stod-
dard IL Haistead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-03
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky, former
Russian minister of the interior, Is
seriously Ill at Kharkoff
Six children were killed by an ava
lanche which overwhelmed the house
OF a peasant near Ausser, Austria.
Emperor Williams Southern excur-
sion, on which he starts about March
%, will include visit to the Portu-
guese king and queen at Lisbon.
General Booth of the Salvation Army
started from London Thursday on his
first visit to Jerusalem, where he will
hold an open air meeting on Mount
Calvary.
Edward l.. Preetorious, editor of the
st. Louis Westliche Post, has declined
the decoration of Chevalier OF the
Royal Order of the Red Eagle, ten.
dered him by Emperor William.
The German government, instead OF
rearming the artillery during period
OF several years as the army appro-
priation bill indicated, Is proceeding
to rearm 1t as fast as guns can be
manufactured
Her inheritance, amounting to about
S5,000,0 900. has been formally handed
over to Miss Jennie Adeline Crocker
of San Francisco, daughter of the late
Charles F. Crocker, she having reached
the age of eighteen years.