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The Delta independent., 1906-05-04
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.
Estate of John W. Walker Deceased.

Estate Of John W. Walker Deceased
Tho undessigned, having been appointed Exec
utor Of the Estate Of John ". Walker. deceased,
late Of the County OF Delta, In ths State Of Colo
RADIO, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the County Court Of said Delta
County, at the Court House In Delta, In said
County, on Monday, the 2ist day Of May. A. D.
1905 at the hour Of ten O'Clock A. N. Of said dn.
nt.whlch time all persons hnvins claims asains
said estate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose Of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the undcnixned.
Dated at Delta, Colombo, this 18th day Of April
A. d. 1905.
Robert 8. Kelso, Executor
OF the Estnte OF John W. Walker, Deceased.
KISo 4 STEWART, Attorneys.
Ills
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04
National Banks.

Have proved to be the safest banking
institution in the world; but few have
ever failed. and that few have paid 7e
per cent Of their total liabilities
This exceptional record Of stability
has established = great confidence on
the part Of the people. and has given
them the greater part Of the banking
business, wherever National Banks are
located
One feature Of National banking laws
In particular has added to their strength
--viz-ths public reports Of condition.
which show the depositors in such banks
just how the bank stands ~ to amount
on deposit; amount Of loans, and the
earnings.
The First National Bank Of Delta
pays s per cent interest on deposits,
and has plenty Of money to loan. II the
security offered ID sufficient
Open your account with the
The First National Bank,
A. H. SrocxHAM.
PesIi1,at.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

Do you notice Comrsde Gorky how
grandly the people Of "this disgusting
country" loosen up when some object
which they consider worthy appeals to
their benevolence?
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

Mr.. Bryan, who was . radical"
when he went away, may be surprised
to find himself conservative when he
comes back.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

The PORTER & OBERr HARDWARE
Co. have now a full line Of farming
implements in stock.
no-11
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

A Chicago parson has started POSTAL
card endless chain Of prayer to last five
years. As every little helps on our
postal deficit we may rest assured that
the prayers will not be entirely in vain.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04
Movinf Picture Show.

Delta people were accorded the privi-
legs Of attending . moving picture show
this week showing scenes from the con.
fiict between Japan and Russia. To
heightsn the effect the management Of
the show was under the auspices Of two
Japs, man and wife. The pictures were
vsfy good and foreign accented dsserip-
tions BY the japanese lady wsrs anus
ing. The exhibition was very well a.
tended.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

President Roosevelt q . Secretary Of
War and Secretary Taft u President.
Say. there would be some going"
wouldn't there. And Europe would
think little harder and America would
feel little safer.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04
Bit, by the Editor.

Bits BY the Editor.
Mr.. Bryan, who was "radical
when he went away, may b surprised
to find himself = conservative when he
comes back.
Do you notice Comrade Gorky how
grandly the people Of "this disgusting
country" loosen up when some object
which they consider worthy appeals to
their benevolence?
A Chicago parson has started POSTAL
card endless chain Of prayer to last five
years. As every little helps on our
postal deficit we may rest assured that
the prayers will not be entirely in vain.
President Roosevelt q Secretary Of
War and Secretary Taft - President.
Say. there would be some going"
wouldn't there. And Europe would
think little harder and America would
feel = little safer.
The Casper, Wyoming man that sus-
tained gun shot wound through the
fleshy part of his leg by accidental dis
charge Of his gun while taking Of his
trousers, will now sleep with his pants
on to avoid any future recurrence.
One down state editor rises TO remark
that brides are as sweet in April - in
June. All Of which prompts another
scribe to remark: Eyes. but there
isn't 30 many Of her." And us to re-
mark-there Is enough Of her. even
then.
The Olathe Criterion says that We
needn't mind what o. c. (Skinner) says
because what he warbles doesn't amount
to anything. It would make interest
ing reading II Mr.. Skinner would put
onto paper what he thinks about the
matter personally. Wonder II be would.
Looking at the last issue Of the Pao-
mia Newspaper one would imagine that
Rawalt had bssn paid Q considerable
sum to advertise the business Of his
eontsmporazy-ths Booster. No isss
than seven or eight separate and die
tinet reading notices were given that
staunch Republican ~ editor by the
Newspaper. Have you slipped . cog.
Rawalt?
There are two candidates for repre-
sentative In Paonia; at least that 10
what may be inferred from the simmer
ings Of the pot One Is Msrls d. VIM
esnt, Of Stephan Z vinesat and The
other ID Charles Oliver, the Booster Cd
itor's Dad" Oliver certainly has the
advantage over Vincent for he will have
. newspapsr At his beck and call before
convention and On the other hand, II
Vincent got the nomination. he would
have . Republican Newspaper bucking
him. At least that y reasonable 70
suspect In the light Of recent tones.
That eminent Frenchman. Prof.
Claude Michelon ID authority for The
statement that when women attempt
to initiate men they loose all influence
with men. How often has this been
proven. A womsn in the heat Of polit-
ical battle, engaged in fighting the
stock market, or struggling with the
cause Of reform. casts only . shadow
Of the halo that woman, just . woman,
does. A man d man and always will
be. A woman Il woman only - long
~ she ID woman. After that she 10
neither woman or man-just . curiosity.
Did you ever stop to think that when
your printer gives you figure On job
and you tell him about how you can
do this and that ortsido. +" that Won aro
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

The Casper. Wyoming man that sus-
tained gun shot wound through the
fleshy part Of his leg by accidental dis
charge Of his gun while taking Of his
trousers, will now sleep with his pants
on TO avoid any future recurrence.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

One down state editor rises TO remark
that brides are as sweet in April - in
June. All Of which prompts another
scribe to remark: "Yes. but there
isn't 30 many Of her." And us to re-
mark-there is enough Of her. even
then.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-04

Did you ever stop TO think that when
your printer gives you figure On . Job
and you tell him about how you can
do this and that outside" that you are
using m argument that would simply
ruin your business II all Of your custom
ers would follow out the theory. And
do you stop TO think that your printer
generally buys everything but his paper
and ink right in your town. And do
you stop to think that he employs home
people and pays home people rent and
all the time yeils for home home
home. And yet you keep on finding
fault because he cannot get Unto the
game" ~ you say and mayhap you tell
him that you "are sorry" but you will
have to order from the ''oatside." Con-
sistent argument, isn't III
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
COME TO DECIDE ON
SITE OF COLLEGE
Gov. Terrell and Trustees
Here Today.
A MAsswEgrINc OF CITIZENS
At Courthouse This Morning to Meet
the Governor and Gtees-Sumter
viii Be In tho Bidding for Third Dis
trIct College.

Governor J. NJ. Terrell and the
board of trustees of the branch agricul-
tural college of the Third district are
guests of Americas this morning, and
during their stay here will determine
the location of the college as between
the several counties wanting it.
The Governor and party arrived last
night from Albany, where he met yes
terday the trustees of the Second dis
trict, upon the same mission.
GOV. Terrell was met last night by
Judge Il. A. Littlejohn, Judge C. r.
Crisp, Messrs L. G.. Council, S. A.
Pruitt, w. w. Dykes, James Taylor,
4. S. Childers, Mrs. NJ. l.. Myrick, J.
H. Daniel e. A. Nisbet and w. II.
Feagin.
The party was escorted to The Wind
sor where Gov. Terrell will have
apartments during has visit here.
At 10 o'clock this morning Gov.
Terrell and the district trustees will be
escorted to the court house, where the
chief executive will address our citi-
zens upon the plans proposed for the
district colleges and requirements gov
ering their location.
GOV. Terrell will be introduced by
Col. Crawford Wheatley.
The several counties bidding for the
college will then make known their
propositions, and the location of the
Third district college will thus be de-
| termined this morning.
After the business session is ended
Gov. Terrell and party as guests of the
Board of Trade, will be dined at the
Bazaar at l o'clock and afterwards taken
upon carriage drive over the city,
Gov. Terrell and party leave tonight at
| 1910 o'clock.
The proceedings at the courthouse
this morning are open to the public, of
course, and citizens of town and cOun-
ty alike are not only invited but urged
to attend, and by their presence en-
phasize the fact that Sumter county
wants the college.
1t is an occasion of importance for
Americus-one in which ali our people
are vitality interested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
LEE ALLEN, Real Estate Insurance and Loans.
BEST ATTRACTION is PROMISED
OF Season in Presentation OF nThe
One Woman"

The presentation here tomorrow night
OF Thomas Dixon's greatest play, 1.-THE
One Woman promises to be the the
atrical event of the entire season and
will be witnessed by large and fash
ionable audience. This fact is fore
casted already in the advance sale of
seats, and Americas people who per-
chance failed to see 1.-The CIansman"
are more than anxious to see the au-
thOr's greater play-his masterpiece
The One Woman" Among the TWEEN
tv-six players in the caste presenting
this wonderful tale of love and adven-
ture in the frozen gold fields of the
Klondike are seven who are natives of
the South. They are Misses Gretchen
Dale of Kentucky, Charlotte Learn of
Georgia, Elisha Griffith OF Mississippi,
Leonora Won Ottinger of Maryland, and
Messrs. Austin Webb of Missouri, Law
renee Griffith of Louisiana, and BOurke
Jenkins of North Carolina.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
In Tins of Peace.

In the first months of the Russia
Japan war we had striking example
of the necessity for preparation and the
early advantage of those who, so to speak
have shingled their roofs in dry wealth
err" The virture of PREPARATION has made
history and given to us our greatest
men, The individual as well as the
nation. should be prepared for any
emergency. Are you prepared to sue
cessfully combat the first cold you take?
A cold can be cured much more quick
ly when treated as soon as it has been
contracted and before it has become
settled in the system. Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy is famous for its cures
of colds and it should be kept at hand
ready for instant use. For sale by
Eldridge Drug Co. Americas Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
IS SURELY ROASTING
August Weather Comes Again In
Mid Winter.

Americas again 'donned her straw
hat and pulled her peek a. boo waist
from it's moth bed in the clothes press.
And both articles of summer attire
were most comfortable during such a
season of torrid temperature as turned
upon us now. The fervidness of the
weather yesterday brought a reminder
of Junetime and watermelons and pie
mics, and the family stove of last week
was q memory only. People here fail
to recall such warm weather at this
season. Those who had donned the
fanneletical habilaments of winter
scratched and scratched again, yet
afraid to back out of such hot PROPOSE
ton. But in day or two blizzard
may strike this corner ofthe vineyard
and fringe icicles from the rim of the
straw hat worn yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
PLANTATION FOR SALE
Here's Bargain for You:

1899 acres of laud, 500 of which is
open miles from railroad: 100, 900 feet
pine tim Der; large pasture enclosed with
wire fence; good 4.reom house; good
Groom tenant houses: 6 good Groom
tenant houses; l new barn, 50x6O feet;
smaller barns: new gin honse; new.
gin outfit, consisting of 70-saw gin.
feeder, condenser and up packing press
which has steam trampSr; also 15-horse
power engine and 20-horse return tu-
bular boiler with all shafting, betting
and pulleys.
Seven good mules all young and in
good order; 1900 bushels corn, hay,
fodder, ETC.; $500 bushels cotton seed;
four~horse wagon, new; 2 twO-horse
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
AGAIN IS BAzAR TO
DELIGHT ALL HERE
Annual Fete Occasion Opens
To-day.
MANY FEATURES OF INTEREST
VIII Mark the Week at the City Hall
Dinner viii be Served Today
Liberal Patronage Should bs Ac-
corded La dies.

The annual bazaar, under auspices of
the Ladies Auxiliary to the Hospital
Association, opens at noon today when
a superb dinner will be served, II to 2
O'Clock. And thenceforwOrd during
the week the bazaar will be the Mecca
daily of hundreds here.
For no occasion of the year is more
deservedly popular, or anticipated with
more general interest.
And the ladies promise this time a
week of even greater enjoyment, for
the program is replete with lentertain-
ments that are sure to please the null
titude that will attend.
Already the spacious hall is a scene
of fairy-like beauty,
Handsomely decorated booths are
arranged upon either side, and here
beautiful goods, the handiwOrk of the
ladies, are offered for sale. Pretty
girls will attend the booths and vie in
beauty with the dainty sweets so tempt
ingly and attractively displayed.
Many contributions have been made
the bazaar, and the sale of these will
add vastly to the hospital fund.
The hall will be opened all day, from
noon, for the inspection of visitors.
Tonight the growing feature will be
''the exerbishun of the deestricll
skule" and barrel of fun is guaranteed
the audience. There will be plenty of
entertainment afternoon and night.
Get season tickets today and dom t
miss single attraction. A season
ticket admits to every entertainment
day and night-during the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20

wagons. mower, rake and all plows
and farming implements necessary to
run the place.
Land about one-half red, balance
gray gravelly land. This is a fine
farm all ready to make big money on
next year.
This place is almost if not quite, on
the line of the proposed Americas &
Hawkinsville railroad, which is sure to
be built. Speak quick or come to see
me quicker if you want this bargain in
a plantation. Can be sold part cash,
balance on time if desired.
The price will suit you, as owner Is
going to sell,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Mace Happy For Life.

Great happiness came into the home
of 5. c. Blair school superintendent,
at st. Adams, w. Va. when his little
daughter was restored from the dread
full complaint he names. He says: "My
little daughter had st. Vitus' Dance,
which yielded to no treatment utgrew
steadily worse until as last resort we
tried Electric Bitters; and / rejoice to
say, three bottles effected a complete
cure" Quick, sure cure for nervous
complaints, general debility, female
weaknesses, impoverished blood and
malaria. Guaranteed by Eldridge Drug
Co, Price soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
PASSING OF ANOTHER VETERAN
Joseph ChambIiss Has Passed Away
At Ripe Age.

Mr.. Joseph Chambliss, an aged citi-
zen and Confederate veteran, passed
away Monday morning at his home in
East Americas, the end following close
upon the death of his daughter, Mrs.
Norrell, and her husband, both of
whom passed away within the last few
days. Mr.. Chambliss had long been
a resident of Sumter county and was
widely known and esteemed among
all. The funeral services will be con-
Quoted at 10 O'Clock this morning at
Oakgrove Cemetery. Camp Sumter
will assemble at the residence at 9:45
to take part in the funeral services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
MEETING OF LUTHERAN CHURCH
Synod Session Has Adjourned al
Plains.

The synod of the Lutheran church, in
session during the past several days
with the church at Plains, adjourned
Monday. The meeting was well at
tended and of interest throughout,
members of that denomination from all
over the state attending. The local
membership of this church is increas-
ing, and the congregation at Plains
will soon worship in handsome new
edifice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
PRICE BETTER THAN EXPECTED
Values OF the FIeecy Co HIGHER and
HIGHER.

Americus's cotton fraternity, both
buyers and sellers, were pleased yes
terday at the continued advance in cot
ton values, and readily predict eleven
cents as the price before the end of the
current week. In the local market
10 l-2 cents was paid yesterday for the
best grades, and even this good figure
may sound cheap a week hence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Lost Dog. Solid red hound, female,
one ear clipped; white front feet
Reward if returned to Bert Wagnon.
THE DEATH OF MR.. n. n. STORY
Aged Citizen and Pioneer Passes
Away.

Mr.. Henry II. Story, an aged and
most estimable citizen OfMacon county,
died Saturday at his home near Monte
yuma at the advanced age of eighty-two
years. Mr.. Story was a native of Vir-
ginfa, but in 1855, more than a half CEN
fury ago, removed to Georgia and set
tied in DoOly county, going thence to
Macon county where he has since re-
sided, esteemed and beloved among
all. Mr.. Story is survived by his wife
and son, Mr.. j. L. Story, and four daugh-
tiers, Mrs w. e. Wood and Mrs. L. S.
Apperson of Americas, Mrs. d. S. Pat
rick of MOntezuma, and Mrs. w. J. NJ.
Smith ofEl Dorado, Ga. The funeral
services on Sunday were largely at
tended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Ladies' Fine Skirts.

Never have we offered better
values in skirts than are included
in this line. They are samples
and made-tO-Order styles from best
makers. Materials are Panamas,
Fancy Mixtures, VoiIes, etc., and
the line includes black and all
wanted colors; all sizes, all marked
in plain figures at $3.50, 81, s.,
81 80, $3.50, So so, $3.50, $500
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Group.

A reliable medicine and one that
should always be kept in the home for
use is Chamberlain Cough
1t will prevent the attack if
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the crOupy cough
appears. There is no danger in giving
it to children for it contains no opium
or other harmful drug. For sale by
Drug Co. Americas Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20

Here Is our condensed opinion of the
Original Laxative Cough Syrup: "Near-
ly all other cough syrups are cOnstipa-
ting especially those containing Opiates.
Kennedy's Laxative. containing Hon.
ey and Tar moves the bowels. Contains
no Opiates. Conforms to the National
Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by w.
A. Renbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Art Class Started.

Mr. j. Herbert Ferris announces that
he will open a class in drawing, design
ing, sketching, illustration, painting
and Typography or burnt wood" to
be held in Mr.. Lee Aliens building on
Lamar street. Mr.. Ferris has studied
for several years in New York, under
DeForest Brush, Cox, F. C, Yohn, Bur-
roughs and others, in one of the best
schools of the country. For terms, ad-
dress him at p. O. Box 375, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
MEETING FOR MEN ONLY TODAY
When SoIes Will Re Discussed at
Duncan's.

There will be meeting for men-men
who are in need of shoes-at Dun
cans today, when $50 pairs of mems
shoes worth from $3.50 to $500
will be sold at $2.4O per pair. These
goods are the best in the house, but
are in odd lots; all new and of the very
best made, and probably only two or
three pairs of a kind. There are all
sizes, and the sale of these fine goods
at the one price, So, 40 will be popular
one. The sale will begin at o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
PURCHASE BAZAAR TICKETS NOW
Cheaper and Better Plan for Weeks
Entertainment.

The sale of season tickets for the
Bazaar will begin this morning, and as
this is the cheaper and more satisfact-
DRY plan the demand will be as great
as usual. For adults, the price of
season tickets is fifty cents; children's
season tickets twenty five cents.
Otherwise, for admissionto the bazaar
this week, adults will pay rs cents at
night, children Is cents, Tickets for the
all buy their season tickets as soon
as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20

Goodifor everything salve is used
for and especially recommended for
piles. That is what we say of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. On the market for
years and standby in thousands of
families. Get DeWitt's. Sold by w.
A Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY So
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F.. J.
Cheney & Co. doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1886.
(SEAL) A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY 81 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Ladies' CraYenettG Goats.

No other coat is so serviceable
as a Cravenette Coat. Coed or
dry weather as well as wet; keeps
out both cold and rain. Here's a
line of seventy braid new and
stylish Cravenette Coats that we
will put on sale tomorrow at prices
that represent less than actual cost
of material and making.
Childrens Cravenette Coats at$ $50
Misses Cravenette Coats $3.50, $40
Ladies Cravenett6 Coats at $40 up
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
THEcoMMIssIoNERs in MEETING
Discussed The Location Of District
College.

The county commissioners of sum-
ter met in called session yesterday for
the purpose of discussing means for
securing the location of the Third dis
trict agricultural college in Sumter.
The meeting lasted several hours, and
Sumter will be in position this morn
ing to bid for the location of the school
here,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20

Why suffer with your Kidneys. The
discovery of Kidney. Elites has proved
blessing to thousands of kidney suf
ferers who have been restored to per.
feet health. These Tablets drive the
diseased germs out of the system, and
we urge all sufferers to give this scien-
tific and successful kidney remedy q
trial. % cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-11-20
Had a Close Call,

"a dangerous surgical operation, in
volving the removal of a malignant Ill
Ger, as large as my hand, from my
hip, was prevented by the
of Bucklen's Arnic Salve,"
says A. C. Stickel, of NIiletus, w. Va.
Persistent use of the Salve completely
cured it." Cures Cuts, Burns and Inju-
ries. 25c at Eldridge Drug Co.