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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
- Some Pretty Silks.

b The new season's silks are very
attractive, both in weave and col
orings. The prices are particular
~ attractive.
New EMessaline'' silks in all the
leading shades for this season beau
tifully soft and lustrous, worth 75c,
specially priced at Csc.
New fancy plaid and check silks
in blue and white, black and
white, brown and white, alsC
changeable effects worth 75cat 65c
So inch fine black taffeta sill
warranted to wear soft and lus
trous, also changeable effects ST.. 81
quality, special at $1.OO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Ladies Ready-tO- Wear.

The carpenters, painters and paper hangers finished
with us here Friday The rev stock Is now being
opened and arranLei and Ia few days shall the
people OF Amecus of the handsomest departments Of
this character Georgia. We have endeavored to make
everything comfortable could order that wemay
make your buying easily possible Miss West has
just returned aud will be only to glad greet all who e
interested In first class ladies tailor made suits skirts and
everything else pertaining to this department We not
boasting when state that shall you the grand
est stock OF merchandise of this character that
shown In this part of the country and upon
you too strongly the importance of your becoming
ed IN IT, We propose to make mutual advantage
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
HE'S MAKING QUITE a SUCCESS
Americus Colored Man Proves Good
FinancIer.

The Times Recorder is always glad
to note the success of any worthy citi-
zen, white or colored, and deems that
attained by Lucius Williams deserving
of note. Reared in Americus, where
he began life as cotton mark 81 for
one of the local warehouses at probably
SIS, per month, this thrifty colored boy
has pushed to the front until now he
counts his wealth by the thousands.
For many years he has held and still
holds a lucrative position in the rail-
way Hmail service. His surplus money
was Ju iiciously invested in Savannah
real estate ard has more than doubled,
and now he owns several valuable
pieces of property in that city. Be
sides, he has an interest in bank, and
also cocducts a lie insurance business,
represe ating a reliable old line COM
pany of high standing. He has, indi-
Yidually, written more than 500 00(
worth Of business this year. Willlsm'
is speD ding a day in Americas will
his good old mother, Mary Williams,
lifetime residenI, and his friends arr
glad to zee him and learn of his pros
perity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
TAKES WINGS ALI IN A HURRY
Flight of ths Market is Thirty Points
Higher,

King Cotton rode the bull yesterday
and chased the grizzlies out of the cot
ton patch. AS sudden as a snowstorm
IN August was the flight of the market,
and when the business session closed
at O'Clock the advance for the day
totaIed thirty points, adding q valua-
tion of $3.50 per bale. Americas buy
ers had orders for the fl secy and led a
/, bull campaign by paying 104 cents
freely for it. Hundreds of bales were
thus sold In AmerIcus at the ten-quar-
; ter spot and the warehouses were scenes
p, of unwonted activity. Wagon cotton
poured in steadily ali morning, the
warehouse ecepts for the day run
ming we'll oyer 800 bales. But today
will be corksr as well, aud if The
market continues to advance, as buyers
here think it certainly viii, there v il
be plenty doing in cotton and business
circles here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. +. j.
CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O
We the undersigned, have known f.
j, Cheney for the last Is year,, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business Transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his fem.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, ..
Halls Oaterrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surface of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price 75c per bottle,
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for oonstlpa-
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Chambsrlain's Cough Remedy Aids
Nature

Me iicines that aid nature are always
most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan, 1t allavs the
cough, relieves the lungs, aids expecto.
atlon. opens the secretions, and aids
nature in restoring the system TO q
healthy condition. It ia famous for it's
cures over large part of the civilized
world Thousands have testified to It's
superior excellence. 1t counteracts any
tendency of cold to result In pneu-
monia. For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
ANSI,E;Y'S
Ready For Autumn

1t may be the sun has not crossed the LII vet Int m
have ana our store store is store odav Acct
ing fashions gaIest moods coupled with the most artist
and modern creations.
Masses of merltorlous merchandise, snar1l,ror mia.
newnes OF STYLE immense stocks magnificent assortmep
attractive prices Such the pleasant conditions which
surround you here.
We set the pace. Time and attention here are FREE
commodities Read our advertisements. They give Won
only faint idea of the many attractions we have to offer
you here To fully appreciate the many advantages we
have make US visit and Investigate for yourself We
meni IN only few of the many attractions
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
NOTHING DOING FOR AMERIcus
But other Cities are Going to Have
Fairs This Fall.

In keeping with her usual custom
Americas will have nothing this fall in
the way of fair or other attractive
feature, more's the pity. Other cities
are working up such events, and to
these Americus people will go by hun
dreds The North Georgia Fair opens
at Athens, October /, and continues FIVE
days. Augusta will have the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Fair from October
to Z, inclusive; the Georgia State
Fair runs in Atlanta from October to
November 2; Macon will have the
Georgia Farmers Fair from 0 3tober "A
TO November 3, and Columbus will
hold carnival from November 5 to ~,
inclusive Cities in other states will
also have their annual fall festival. The
Chattanooga fair opens September q
for five days; Birmingham will have the
Alabama state Fair from October "a tt
November 3, and Jacksonville will have
it's carnival some time in November,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
A Laxative Cough Syrup

"a cold or cough nearly always pro-
duces constipation-the watsr al runs
to the eyes, nose and throat instead of
passing out of the system through the
liver and kidneys. For the went of
moisture the bowels become dry and
hard" Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar is the original Laxative Cough
Syrup 1t meets and corrects the above
conditions, by acting as a pleasans ca
thartic on the bowels-sxpels all colds
from the system and cures all coughs,
Group, wnOopiug cough LaGrippe,
bronchitis. etc. Sold by w. A Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
A Good NIGHTS Rest.

The greatest; tonic on. earth is a good
night'ssrest Restless nights and.th terri
BILE exhaustion of hacking cough are dreaa
dangers of the poor consumptive, But why
rs fear of the night when few dose of DR..
Boschee'sGerman Syrup will insure refresh
ing sleep, entirely free from cough or night
SWEET? Free expectoration in the morning
is made certain by taking German Syrup.
1t has cured consumption for forty years.
Trial bottle, Csc. Big bottle, 75c At all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Where Happiness is Found.

Don't look for true happiness in the man
s1ons of the very rich, where thigh priced
physicians are called in TO doctor every all
ment. But seek 1t and find 1t, too, In the com.
Portable home of the middle-classes and SO
called poor, where Green's August Flower is
always used to keep the family heaIthy--to
cure all stomach troubles, whether indiges.
ton, dyspepsia, constipation loss of appe
title, bilious attacks or torpid liver, Trial
bottle.Angust Flower, Csc Big bottle 75c, At
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Like Finding Money.

Finding health is like finding money
so think those who are sicB. When
you have cough, cold, sore throat or
chest irritation, better act promptly
like W. c. RMber, of Sandy Level, Va.
He says: 81 had terrible chest trou-
bile, cause by smoke and coal dust on my
luugs; bat, after finding no relief in 9th
er remedies, was cured by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds Greatest sale of
any cough or lung medicine in the
world. At Eldridge Drug Go; 500 and
ST.; guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
APPEALED TO SUPREME COURT
Rawlings Cases viii Be Argued oc-
tob ar 10 n.

Seven diff rent bills of exception
have been flied in the supreme court in
connection with the Rawlings family
of Valdosta, three of whom were sen
fenced to be hanged for the murder oil
the Carter children. The Rawlings
cases will come up for hearing before
the supreme court on Monday, October
10, criminal cases having been assigned
at that time. In all capital cases the
solicitor general by whom they were
prosecuted is assisted before the su-
preme court by the attorney general.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Carpets and MattingS.

During the past week we have opened immense lot
OF new matings aud very desirable styles cgrau
carpets Within the next few days xeectng large
additions to the present stock In the way of brussels and
velvet carpets novelty art squares of higher character
than we have ever carried immense quanesand varieties
oil rugs of all kinds lace curtains In great prousion
dow shades of all grades sizes and prices lnoeum foot
mats. hassocks etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
BOTH ATTENDED az PHYSICIAN
Fitzgerald Couple Didn't Adhere to
Science Treatment.

The Macon Telegraph Of Thursday
in half column article, makes denial
of Fitzgerald special which was pub
lished in the Times Recorder and 9TH
er papers IN the state, affirming that
Mr. and Mrs. e. L. Scott had died
from fever in Fitzgerald, refusing all
medicine and medical assistance, avail
ing thems elves of the Christian Science
faith alone for relief. The Times Re-
corder is informed by prominent
Christian Scientists that the statement
8 not true. The Scientists aliege that
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott were not followers
of Mrs. Mary Baker Ct, Eddy and were
attended during their illness by regu-
lar praeticing physicians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
RICH KAoLIN BEDS IN oEoRoIl
Fine Pottery TO Be Made About Fort
Valley.

Owners OF farm near Fort Valley
have sold mining rights to a pottery
company of Liston. Ohio who have
asked for charter for the purpose of
mining kaolin. Aiming expert from
New York has pronoucei the bed a
very fine one and says that he has no
doubt that the quality of the product
Will place this mine among the first in
the world. The mining company is to
be capitalized by Ntw Ynrk capitalists,
and are to put in extensive operations.
This will mean rich thing for tbs
state as we'll as Houston county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
New Rugs Of Rare Beauty

Here are some handsome rugs
we are showing in Administer and
Smyrna we are offering for much
less than usual $3.50 Smyrna rug
at $3.50, $3.50 Smyrna rug at
$3.50, $3.50 Administer rugs at
$3.50, also 9x12 Administer rugs
in very handsome designs and col,
orings at greatly reduced prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Phone SO. AMERICAS ILLUMINATING & POWER CO.
RATHER IN PUMPING STATION
Big Snake Pays Visit to Night Force
There,


AS Engineer Arlington at the city
pumping station was looking after his
duties night or two ago he observed
a big rattlesnake crawl in at the open
door and coil up beneath one of the
pumps. The nocturnal visitor was
given hot reception. Rattlesnakes
swarm in the woods and swamps here
about and big ones are killed every
day. While walking in the woods
near the city day or two ago Mr.. Ar
rington saw small RATHER in his path
and shot it. At the sound of the gun
twenty or thirty small rattlers that Mr..
Arlington had not seen began crawl
ing towards the root of tree nearby,
where the mother snake, monster,
was coiled. The big rattler and sew
eral of the small ones were killed
while the others got away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Outing FlannelS.

30 pieces 'gTeasle Down. out
ing flannels in light and dark col
ors, worth 12ac, special at 1Oc.
80 pieces fine FIannellete in
light and dark colors, also Persian
and Jap effects and solid colors to
match, regular 15c and specially
priced at Zoe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Got lof Cheap.

He may well think, he has go. off
cheap, who, after having contracted
constipation or indigestion, is still able
to perfectly restore his health. Moth
ing will d. this buf DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, A quick, pleasant. and GER
tain cure for headache, constipation,
etc. %, at the EIdridge Drug Go,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

All parties indebted to Drs. Prather
and Statham for medical service ren4
dered during their partnership from
June 1st, 1908, April 1st. 1904 are re-
quested to call upon g. @. Webb atty
or DIR. Statham and settle same at once,
not later than Oct 1st. 1905.
W. s. PRATHFR,
9-17 div J. r. ETATHAM,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Ladies Belts.

Handsome silk belts; most sty-
lish models; in white, black, navy
brown and green. All of fine
quality and in a variety of styles
that are very popular at 25, 80, so
and 75c worth double the price
asked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
New Carpeling.

A splendid showing "new and
beautiful" Ingrains, Brussels,
Sultan velvet and Administers
with stair and borders to match at
from Csc to $1.50 yd. Made laid
and lined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Specials Every Week.

We shall offer each week during the special at
fractions at special prces taken from all the house
1hls week we shall sell at prices below any competition here
large line of outings percaes 1anneettes prints white
goods etc besides some OF the greatest values show"
mere IN womens and childrens hosiery umbrellas, towels
napkins and table damask.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
BOUGHT PLACE ON JEFFERSON
Two Dwellings Will Be Erected There
Soon.

Mr.. Elmo Poole has purchased at a
good price two vacant building lots on
Jefferson street, fronting his own resi-
dence. The lots are high and desirable
withal, and two dwelling houses will
be erected thereupon soon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

Wanted.-To let by co. tract, the dig
ging of basement on Jackson street,
40 by 10 feet, with depth of four feet
below the grade line. Work to be fin
ished in two weeks from beginning
For particulars see w. @. Garter. Is 1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Chamberlain,s Cough Remedy.

This is a medicine of great worth and
merit. Try it when you have a cough
or cold and you are certain 60. be pleased
with the quick relief it affords. 1t is
pleasant to take and can always be de-
pended upon. For sale by all drug
gistS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
A Remedy Without a Peer.

81 find Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets more beneficial tt an any
other remedy / ever used for stomach
trouble says j. r. KLote, of Edna,
Mo. For auy disorder of the sto mach,
biliousness or constipation, these fab
let's are without a peer. For ssle by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When 1t Is Free of Dandruff, 1t Grows
Luxuriantly.

Fair preparations and dandruff cures.
as rule. are sticky or irritating affairs
that do no earthly good Hair, when not
diseased, grows naturally, luxuriantly.
Dandruff is the cause of nine-tenths Of
all hair trouble, and dandruff is caused
by a germ. The only way to cure dand-
ruff is to kill the germ; and. so far, the
only hair preparation that will positively
destroy the germ is Newbro's Herpicide-
absolutely harmless, free from grease,
sediment, dye matter or dangerous drugs
1t allays itching instantly; makes hair
glossy and soft as silk. Destroy the
cause, you remove the effect" Sold by
leading druggists. Send 1Oc. in stamps for
sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit,
Mich.
DoDsoN's PHARMACY. Special Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Cause OF insomnia.

Indigestion nearly always distnrbs
the sleep more or less and Is often the
cause of insomnia. Many cates have
been permanently cured by Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
No Unpleasant Effects

II you ever took DeWltt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or consti-
patton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile with
out producing unpleasant effects. Sold
by W. A. Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Smithwick's Gun Store

Sells single barrel breech-loading
guns from 81 to $50; double barrel
breechsloaders from S8 to $3.50; all
kinds of ammunition. Makes a spe-
cialty of fine gun repairing. 1916
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
BISHOP |. H.HoLsEr TO PREACH
At coIored M. e. Church in Americas
Sunday.

Colored Bishop L.. FL. Holsey of At
Ianta will be in Americus tomorrow or d
will preach at II q. m. and S:l5 p. m. Of
the @. M. E church. The general pub
lie is invited to attend these Fery ices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
GIVE LITERALLY TO ORPHANS
Americus is Asked to Contribute to
Great Charity.

Americus is Asked to Contribute to
Great Charity.
Today is being observed all over the
South as work day for The orphans.
Every body is asked to give their wages
for one days work to help orphan chill
dren. This Is not asking a great deal
of any one person, but il everybody will
respond to the appeal, it will mean
much to this most worthy charity, a
charity that appealc only to the noblest
impulses of the human heart. Contri-
buttons are asked especially for the
South Georgia Conference Home in
Macon, and the GeorgiaI Industrial
Home established by DR.. Mumford.
ANY contribution handed any minister
in the CITY today will be given proper
and desired direction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Bed Spreads.

n Just received one of the largest
and best selected stocks of bed
spreads ever brought South, in
Guiding Crochet, Marseilles, also
cut corners in fringed spreads at
from 9Oc to $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
LinOleum.

The very best "Wilds" Limo
leum in the choicest colors and
patterns and soldregularly at $1.OO
and $1.25 sqr. yard, specially
priced at 75c and $1.OO sqr. yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

Ring up Will Dudley's for quick
messenger boys. Pkgs aud notes to
any part of the city, 10 cts.
500 d 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

For nt,-New five room house;
city water; now occupied by Mr..
Lee, corner Harold avenue and
Bell street. 81 If A. W. SMITH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

Ne cordially invite the public to favor us with call
az any time whether you wish to buy not 1t will Dc
our pleasure to show you through stock anu
our prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

Adderton farm for rent; 125 acres
just outside of city limits.
Ell. W. SMITHwICK.
19 ct at Gun Store Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

When in need OF gun or pistol and
don't know what kind to buy, call on
Gun store. 1867
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

For Rent-Four unfinished rooms.
Apply at ola ALI Bell plaza on Forrest
street. 21-5
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
ORDERED PAVING FOR JACKSON

Pavement on Portion OF Street viii
Be Relaid.
The city council has ordered prop
erty owners on the west side of Jack
son stree, from the Dixon corner to
the Eldridge property, to relay their
pavements at once. This walk is quite
rough and uneven, and the order of
council comes none too soon. Other
property owners have been ordered
to relay pavements as well, but NO at
tentiop, seemingly, is paid thereto.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
SLIGHT INTEREST IN ELECTION
People are Talking Politics Very
Little.

The date for the election of repre-
sentative to fill the unexpired term
draws on apace, but the voter evi.
dences really little enthusiasm. The
two announced candidates, Messrs las.
Taylor and j. e. Mathis, are interview
ing their friends over the county, and
there will doubtless be a good vote
poiled on election day, O,tober 10th.
The fact that Sumter is not to have a
primary at this time Is gratifying
withal, particularly as the date of cleo
ton is too near at hand to admit of two
separate elections.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
FARMERS UPON BUSINESS BENT
From Every Section of County Come
to City,

The country neighborhoods of Sum-
ter are we'll represented in Americus
every day now by the sturdy and SUE :
cessful farmers of each locality. Their
arrival is not always chronlced, as the Y
ars our neighbors, and are at home
here whore all are we'll known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
a TRAMP AT THE OPERA HOUSE
A Thoroughbred" the Attrao ion Next
Thursday

The attraction at the opera house
Thursday next, 28th is Elmer Walters
comedy drams, "A Thoroughly d
Tramp, f" play depicting incidents in
the West. Elmer Walters plays wear
well and his audiences get run for
their money. The manuscript of "a
Thoroughbred Tramp has undergone
an overhaullng which practically axes
a new play of the last two acts, the
third act now showing the home of the
feeble minded at the Colorado asylum
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
GEO. D. WHEGTLEY.
What Makes the Store News
INTERESTING

Store always interesting to those money to
spend 1t tells about the things goes into detailed
description of styles emphasizes qualities; quotes prices; eens
posted from week week concerning arrival of
merchandise 1t the road to RIGHT
This lad" is filed with timely concerning eonr cold
weather needs Not line sRppei in fine readno
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23
Boys Shirts.

30 doz. boys shirts in white and
colored sizes IL to IA, beautiful
patterns to select from at soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-23

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