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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
Children'S Waist.

Children's "Skeleton' Waists
all sizes from 2 to Is years also 81.
s W. Knit and Cambria Waists at
25c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
Wanted.

Every body buying Wedding Gifts
to get our special prices for April We'd
dings. Daniels & .Barnen. 3if
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

For Rent-Nice new Broom house,
Church street, with garden. Posses
sion April 10Th. q. s. s. HORNE & Go.
31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
Ask for Aliens Eoot-Ea.a. a Powder

1t makes wal king easy. Cures Corns, Bun
ions, Ingrowing Nails, Swoolen and Sweat
ing Feet. AT ali Druggists and Shoe Stores,
CSC. Don't accept any substitute. Sample
GREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
NY,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
Murdered

prices on Cut Glass and Silverware
for April Weddings at Daniels & Bran
men. 3tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

II you wish to buy nice city home
ct bargain confer with M. Galloway,
the real estate man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

House For Rent-Seven rooms, Jack
son avenue. Apply to MIRA. G. A. D.
Hawkins .5-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
Silk Gloves.

Ladies fine Silk Gloves 2 clasp
Double woven tip fingers every
pair guaranteed in Black, White
and Gray regular 75c quality at
soc,
Ladies fine Silk Cloves Is But
tons "Elbow length'' in Black and
White regular $125 quality here
at $1.Oo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
GOOD FIELD OF OATS INDEED
Twenty-Five Acres That Stand -Four
Feet High.

The Times. Recorder has sample OF
oats taken from twenty five acre field
upon the farm of Mr.. Arm stead bod
son near Plains. The sample measures
more than FIVE feet in height, and this
broad field of green is one of the pref
tiest in Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

Safe Wanted:-Good second, hand
safe. Apply to w. @. Carter. 45t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
EOIienneS.

Beautiful Silk and Cotton Eolien-
mes Plan weaves in White, Cream,
Light Blue, Pink, Hello Resida and
Navy equal to any R1.50 Silk on
the market specially priced at 49c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
Silk Organdy.

Dainty Silk-mixed Organdies in
large rose designs choicest new
colors and patterns at 35c and SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
POngi SyikS.

"Arnolds" Fongi Sylks 80 inches
wide in Light Blue, Pink, Hello
and White a Beautiful Material
for Waists and Dresses, worth SOC
our price 35c,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06
AJAX the Iceman
Artistic Dressmakins.

alb u fewer G4llone; Wears Longer. .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

Large assortment of Base ball goods,
Tennis goodP, and Fishing tackle
Phone 246. M. s. Holiday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

Amercue, happily, has had no poll
tic4l jtnt sputes as yet, but the whole
political contingent will drop in during
court week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

The new pair horses just purchased
for the fire department are dandiee,
and already have learned to Jump at
the bell tap
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

Americus. Ga, April Alb, 1906.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-06

Cotton avenue learned yesterday
that the dogwood trees were blooming
and instantly there was stampede to
the fish holes,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-10-17
Himself Hath Done 1t.
Isaiah 3S:15.
Isaiah 38:15.

Himself hath done it-Oh how these words
Should still to silence every murmurng thought
Himself hath done it-He who loved me best
|, He who with his own blood, my soul hath bought
, Himself hath done it-can it then be aught
Than full of pity, full of tenderest love.
, Not one unneeded will he send
,, To teach this wandering heart no more to rove
Himself hath done it-Oh no arm but His
Could eer sustain beneath earths dreary lot
And while know He's doing all things we'll,
My heart His loving kindness questions not
Himself hath done it-then feign would say
Thy will in all things, evermore be done,
Zen tho that will remove what best I love-
While Jesus lives, I cannot be alone.
, Himself hath done precious, precious words,
Himself my Father, Saviour, Brother, Friend,
Who's love variation knows
Who having loved me, loves me to the end
And when in His eternal Presence blest
l at his feet my crown immortal cast
I'll gladly with all His ransomed host
, Himself hath done it all, from first to last
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE LEDGER joins all Of the people
OF Audrain county In extending
thanks to County Judges j. E Sims
and James HeatoD. They have made
faithful officials. The work Of a
county judge receives poor reward and
very often slight appreciation. This
is an important ofice and we are glad
to know that the new judges are in
every way fitted for the Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

excel, and as q compositor he stands
to-day without q living rival. Then
comes Mr.. Joe Corder and Mr.. Ray
Tond Hutcherson, two very Intelli-
gent printers, and who are also in love
with their profession and with two
beautiful youag ladies. All three Of
the above boys I rapid and accurate
printers, although at times their
proof sheets very much resemble the
map Of Ireland. Surely, il must be
when they are about half sick. Last,
but by no means least, is Mr.. Samuel
Dixon, a bright young man, who does
all the huslling for the ONCE and Is
so-called the printers devil. Samuel
may some fine day be president OF the
United States. Who knows? May
the whole bunch live long and prosper.
During the past year we have done
much missionary work for the Ledger
and have handed out much food for
thought to its thousands OF readers.
Old people, middle.aged people and
even sweet girl graduates. 'cry" for
our Cottonwood Spring items and our
Chunks Of Driftwood items Just like
babies cry for Castoria During the
past month we have been about half
sick and have had so much unfinished
business matters to attend TO, Tat We
have hardly had time to wink our
other eye. Hence our items have not
appeared In the Ledger. II we live,
we propose to hand out more milk
and honey to the readers OF this pa
per during the year 1907 than we
handed out to them during the year
1906. And now, IL some kind friend
win send us a house and lot as a little
Christmas present, the gift would be
highly appreciated.
A FEW CHUNKS OF DRIFT WOOD.
The Lord loyeth a cheerful giyer.
A merry Christmas to all our friends.
Be good and you will always be
happy.
He that giyeth to the poor lendeth
to the Lord.
Walk in the straight and narrow
way, fo- when we die the superstition
is we'll be dead a long time.
Hope nope OF the boys will become
"buck-eyed" Christmas day, but, as
far as possible, will walk in the
straight and narrow path. Do not
fall by the wayside.
1t is to be regretted that Contractor
Ike MCGOWAN and his men could not
complete John Renie's big barn In
time to have a fancy dress ball on the
ground floor Christmas night. Dick
Carter was to have been floor mana.
ger and Pete Sanford master of cere-
monies. A merry Christmas to them
The styles in stockings this winter
are large enough to fit an elephant
Those two famous gentlemen, Tom
and Jerry, who have been in England,
ireland and Scotland for the past
year, will be the guests Of Or. E z
Mark during the holidays. Call and
see Tom and Jerry and extend TO these
jolly boys the glad ~.
And now ITO our pride in the
past, and our hope for the future, let
us add vigorous work In the living
present." It's a way we have.
Your friend in fun, or in sorrow,
REUBEN O'RoURKE DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
SPLIT LOG DRAG ADVOCATED.
Meeting Presided Over by Mayol
z. d. Grnham-Lectures Of the
Day Prove Both Interesting
and Educational : Hon
Walter Williams Lee
lures Tonight.

The good roads convention held in
the opera house in this city Saturday
did not have the attendance its i'm
portance merited, but notwithstand-
ing the somewhat unfavorable weather
and that Christmas shopping
and holiday trade kept many farmers
and business men away, there was a
fairly good crowd present at the after
noon and evening meetings.
The convention was called 10 order
by Mayor Z. D. Graham and the
morning session consisted OF Hon. D.
Ward King address 1.-THE Road Pro
blem," NEEDED Legislation by
Secretary Geo. B..Ellis Of the State
Board Of Agriculture.
The convention was held under the
auspices Of the Missouri State Board
Of Agriculture, and those from out Of
town who attended the meeting, and
appeared on the programme were:
d. Ward King, OF Maitland, Mo.
Geo. B. Ellis, of Columbia, No.,
Secy State Board of Agriculture.
Judge John R. Hairston, Fayette,
Mo.
Prof. #. P. Spaulding of the State
University at Columbia, Mo.
Hon. Walter Williams, of Columbia,
Mo.
The afternoon session opened with
Permanent Roads In Missouri" by
Judge r. Hairston, FaYette, Mo.
f. P. Spaulding, Professor Of Civil
Engineering State University, then
spoke on SKILLED Supervision In Road
Construction and Maintenance"
Hon. Walter Williams, OF Columbia.
made a short address.
The following resolutions will be
offered before the meeting closes.
Resolved:
/. That whereas the improvement
Of our public roads will benefit all In
terests Of the state and will materially
add TO the states taxable wealth,
therefore we favor legislation by the
44th General Assembly, either by sub
mission Of q constitutional amend
ment or calling a constitutional CON
ventiou that will provide state road
fund OF not less than 1000, 600
annually to be apportioned by the
legislature TO the various counties 10
aid OF read construction.
2. We favor a change In the state
constitution so that county courts may
have discretionary power to levy an
amount not exceeding 30 cents on the
one hundred dollars valuation for road
and bridge purposes.
3. We favor creation OF the office
Of State Highway Engineer to be
under control OF the State Board Of
Agriculture, whose services may be
given, when requested by the county
courts or other. road organization, in
road and bridge construction.
4. We recommend that the state
Board Of Agriculture call a State
Good Roads convention to be held in
Jefferson City during the next season
OF the legislature for the purpose Of
getting the above recommendations
before the General Assembly and we
futher recommend that the county
courts and Commercial organizations
of the state send duly authorized
delegates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
PUBLIC SALE.
SATURDAY, DEC. 29th.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at his farm 4 miles Southeast
OF Benton City and 4 miles southwest
Oh Martinsburg, on Saturday, Deem
Der 20, at 10 o'clock a m. the follow.
Ing property to-wlt:
HORSES, COWS AND HOGS
Mares, 3 head; l colt, 2 milk cows. .
heller calves, 10 shoats, average about
70 pounds, 2 brood sows.
GRAIN, HAY AND FODDER
About $50 bushels Of extra corn. about
four ton OF pure timothy hay. about
two ton OF good baled straw. some
cane and fodder.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
wagon, l buggy, l corn planter. 1
c~uitiyat0r, l disc, 2 breaking plows-
II and 10 Inch, ! harrow.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Cook stove ami 1 extra good heating
stove beds and and safe and q lot OF
canned fruit. VIII make a clean sale
Everything will be sold. Sale begins
at 10 O'Clock .. m.
TERhS-An sums OF sl0and under
cash, all amounts over $40 bankable
note with approved security fer g
months at 5 per cent Interest.
JULIUS UMFRID.
Auctioneer-J. n. stephens. wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE Mexico Fire Company should
have some light ladders to be taken
to all fires on the fire wagon. In this
way the firemen could get on the roof
OF a house or take people from the
second OF third story Of q building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

The good roads convention held in
the Grand Opera House Saturday, was
well attended and the excellency Of
the programme was marked. Many
good suggestions we're made and it is
hoped the effect Of the meeting will
be farreachIng.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

], @. o'Donnell, local agent Of the
Waters Pierce Oh Co., has been trans
ferred 10 Dexter, Mo and will be
succeeded here by Samuel Huffmaster.
Of TIbbetts, No. Mr.. o'Donnell' S
friends are sorry 10 see him leave
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE National Editorial Association
meets at the jamestown Exposition,
Norfolk, Va. from the tenth to the
fourteenth OF June. IL promises to be
one Of the most interesting meetings
the Association has ever held.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

MB Rodes and daughter, OF Sc.
dalla, are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. V. Williams. They will spend
Christians day with Mrs. #. r. Jesse,
In south Mexico, and return to Sedalla
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Entertainment at Cedar arOus

One of the most enjoyable entertain.
ments that has been witnessed by the
people OF Champ vicinity for some
time was given at Cedar Grove school
house on Friday night, December 81.
A large audience was present and
many appreciative expressions were
rendered to the teacher as to her sue.
cess Miss Hattie Stevenson has charge
OF the school and her ability as a
teacher was manifested by the manner
In which the pupils rendered each
and every duty. Excellent music was
given by the talented musicians
Messrs. Crockett, Wayne and Adkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

MAYOR Z. d. GRAHAM has closed
the dance halls In Flat Rock" The
Mayor intends to have Mexico live up
to its reputation Of being famous for
its churches, schools and home life.
There is no better place to live than
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE editors OF Audrain County will
meet in Mexico on Thursday after
noon, December 27th, to organize.
Such an organization should prove
beneficial, not only to the newspapers
but 20 the people who patroniza them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE Farber Forum is fifteen years
old, and is one Of MIssUuriis most con-
sentative and prosperous country
weeklies. G. A. Davault, its editor,
has the cordial support Of all the
people In that part OF Audrain
aourfu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Gold Medals Awarded

CENTRALIA, NO., Dec. 23.-The
annual Hope Medal Declametory Con-
test was held last night at the opera
house here. The medals were awarded
to Miss Lala Acuff and BeIyard Booth
the second prizes to Miss Helen Hin
man and and Walter Roberts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Lodge Elects OfRoerx

The Mexico Lodge No. 544 A. +. &
A. NJ elected the following officers
Tuesday aight for the approaching
year: John T. Marshall, W. NJ; Maj.
+. G. Shaw, S. w; VIM. Vivion, J. W;
J. W. Howell. Secy. and 7. II. Mar
shale, Treas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
A Handsome Present

Mrs. David Ewing, formerly Of Mex.
leo, now Of Lancaster, Ohio, has
sent the editor OF the LEDGER a slum.
Der robe to be presented as a Christ.
mas present to the OH Ladies' Home
This Is 9 very handsome present, and
is the work Of Mrs Ewine's own hand
and will de appreciated by the aged
women Of this institution. Mrs. Ewing
has many friends In Mexico who joir
the LEDGER 10 thanking her for THU
kind remembrance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

HON. WALTER WILLIAMS has pur-
chased e. w. Stephens interest 10 the
Columbia mo Herald, and will con-
tinue TO make 1t one of Missouri's most
influential country newspapers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Lady Cashier Wanted.

Immediately by a leading Mel
concern, must be experienced
have some knowledge Of book X
iny.
Address In own handwriting CIV
former employers as references I
is a good opportunity for any one
afraid Of work. Hours 1870 a. a.
6 D. NJ. Address NJ. E. car Of LEDaI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Hattie Isusn arssns nead

In answer tot telegram, Mrs. Rol-
and Greene left to-day for Eldop, Mo-,
to attend the funeral Of Hattie Jewell
Greene.
Hattie was thirteen years old, and a
few years ago spent the summer with
her uncle, Roland Greene, 10 this city,
and while here was a member OF the
Christian Church Sunday School.
Her many friends will be grieyed TO
hear OF her death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Married in Texas

Alexander Clacher, formerly Of Mex
leo, now Of East st. Louis, was re-
Gently married TO Miss Bessie Irwin,
at Denison, Texas. Mr.. Clacher's
many friends ia this city join the
LEDGER in extending cordial con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

A prominent physician who lives in
st. Louis is talking Of establishing a
hospital 10 Mexico Il seems to the
LEDGER that such an enterprise
would prove profitable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE LEDGER is glad to know that
jackson street is to be opened at once
there are several streets in Mexico
which should be opened and now Is
the time to do It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE merchants OF Mexico who ad-
vertised are enjoying q splendid Christ
mas business. Advertising, when ju-
diciously done, always brings most
satisfactory returns,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

LADIES who are going to keep open
house on New Years Day should
notify the LEDGER In order that we
may publish their names. This good
oid-time custom should be revived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

NOTIFY the LEDGER promptly of
every white child born in Audrain
county during Christmas week, SO
that WI can have the silver cups pre-
pared.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Joseph Il. Creasey and family, OF
Springfield, ILL.,, are spening the boil
days with Mason Creasey In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Arrested Kansas Hog Thief

Sheriff Hendrix, OF Olathe, kan
returned home yesterday with ''a
nie Johnson" tcol. arrested here
gay by Sheriff A. P. johnson and y
Barnett. The prisoner Is cnai
with stealing a blooded hog.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
POST OFFICE AT
wARRENTON ROBBED.
Safe Blown and Money, Stamps, Re
gistuedlPaekages and Money Order
Books Taken Early This
aMorning.

Ledger Special.
The post Office at Warrenton Mis-.
souri, was robbed about 3o'clock Wed.
nesday morning and $3.50 in money,
$500 worth Of stamps, three registued
packages a book of money orders and
a number of valuable papers were
taken.
Entrance to the building was effect
ed through a rea door. One OF the
packages was found south Of Warren
ton and search is being made In that
direction for the robbers; Of whom the
authorities have no clew, either as to
the number or indentily.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Rev. W. A. Smith will preach at
Groves Chapel the fifth Sunday 10 De
cember At II q. 10. and Z D. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

ArI Of the citizens OF Mexico should
get together and arrange to work for
the bests interest Of Mexico during
IQnT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

THE LEDaKR never could see any
excuse for fire works and fire water
during the Christmas holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

LADIES who are going to be at
home TO their friends on New Years
Day should make their announcement
through the LEDGER Immediately.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Ed. V. Williams is home 10 spend
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
MB. J. V. Williams, In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Mrs. Charles Mosley, a successful
poultry raiser OF Hams Prairie neigh.
borhood, marketed 10 White Wyan-
dotte chickens at this place, Wednes-
day that weighed $50 pounds. She put
a few hens on the scales one day last
week, and two weighed l0I pounds
each while two Others tipped the
beam at 10 pounds apiece. Mrs. Mos
ley still has $50 hens left.-Fulton
Gazette.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
New Suits Filed.

l. B. Scroggins VS. Wabash.
Mary Pine ct al VS. VIM. Mckinney
ct al.
Lacrosse Lumber Co., VS. Mexico
Crystal Ice Co, ct al.
Mexico Fire Brick and Clay Co., VS.
Mexico Crystal Ice Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Russell EmmOns win spend the holi.
DAYS In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

John Atkins was here from Van.
dalla Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

MEXICO must be made a city during
fony
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Joe Ricketts,, has returned to St.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27
Rare you ready to swear off.
WHAT about the electric railroad.

AuDRATN county needs better high
tua va
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

DR.. aud Mrs. N. R. Rodes are home
from Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-12-27

Hope nope OF the boys will become
"buck-eyed" Christmas day, but, as
far as possible, will walk In the
straight and marrow path. Do not
fall by the wayside.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-08-04
Not in His Line.

A very pretty. young woman slipped
and fell on the stone steps in front Of
her fathers house, spraining her knee.
She disliked doctors, but the knee final
ly grew so bad that she was persuaded
to call In medical advice. She wouldn't
have this doctor or that one, but finally
said she would consent to having called
In certain spruce-looking young man,
carrying a homeopathic medicine case,
who passed the house every day.
The family kept sharp lookout, and
when he came along called him in.
The young lady modestly raised her
skirts and showed the disabled member.
The young man looked at it and said /:
''That certainly is quite serious"
"Well," said the young lady. what
shall do"
IF | were you" he said, II would
send for physician"
"But can you not attend to it," ask.
ed the girl.
Not very WELL" answered the young
man, IL arr H'"ro tuner."