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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
Bankrupt Auction Sale,

By order of Hon. Alexander Proudfi',
referee in Bankruptcy in United States
Court for sthe Western Division of
the Southern District of Georgia, will
be sold all the stock of Jewelry, Silver
Ware, Cut Glass Ware, Novelties,
Musical Instruments, Notions 1Oc
Goods and Fixtures lin fact all the stock
of goods and fixture in store house
No.. Jackson street, under the
Windsor Hotel in the city of Americus.
Said property will be sold at auction TO
the highest bidder for cash, in lot to
suit purchaser. Sale will begin on
Saturday, Sept. 22nd, at 8 O'Clock q. m.
and continue both day and night till
all goods are sold. This Sept, 11tb,
1906. G, s COBB,
Trustee in Bankru ptcv for Ed Leben.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
AMERIcus COURT OF APPEALS
Board Assessors Sit as Arbiters on
Many Cases.

Not unlike a court of appeals was
the session yesterday of the city board
of tax assessors, as before them came
citizens burdened with complaints of
increased property valuations. Where
ones taxes are thus increased by the
assessors he has a right to appeal to
the body as a whole and, in the event
of failure to agree, the case is referred
to arbitrators. Thus it was that nu-
merous taxpayers came yesterday with
tale of woe, but in very many instan-
ces went away satisfied that, after all,
the assessments were not too high.
The assessors have tried very hard to
equaIize values and their efforts, it
may be said, have been eminently
successful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
PLENTY OF TALK OF ELECTION
Numerous Aspirants Are Hoping to BE
Urged.

The announcement in the Times-Re
eorder yesterday of the date of the pri
mary election for mayor, aldermen and
clerk put the ball in motion in fact, and
Immediately the political pot boiled
over. The able voter only awaited the
signal, and now 1t is given him.
And the intervening three weeks be-
fore October Sd will be busy indeed In
Americus.
And it will be interesting to watch
the lineup. There will be no dearth of
candidates for both sldermsnic and
msyoraIty honors, and the list of eligi-
bles will stretch before election day.
Yesterday, IN Office, store, on the
street corner and other places where
men do congregate, were there able
discussions of the pending campaign.
Each debater had candidate, and the
claims of every one for office urged
in words of burning eloquence.
Only the political probability un-
der discussion could possibly save the
city from destruction.
A compilation of candidates thus
suggested showed total of twenty
seven for the three sldermanic seats
and five for mayor. These will be thin
ned down to stand later.
The able voter in Americas enthuset
over the ballot, and the prospect pre-
sented just now throws him into de-
lirium of ecstacy. And as the an
nouncements begin to appear he will
be transported to realms of heavenly
bliss until the race track is filled.
1t was stated yesterday that at leas
two or three announcements might ap'
pear this morning, thus opening the
baIloticaI battle in earnest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
PROSPECT IS POOR IN GEORGIA
Rapid Deterioration in Cotton Crop
Recently.

Notwithstanding that the crop re-
sorting board in the department of ag-
riculture places the condition of the
Georgia cotton crop at 70 per cent,
time ending Aug. 25, it believed it will
not average over So per cent on account
of the deterioration of the past fifteen
days. When the October bulletin of
the state agricultural department is
issued the first of next month it is be-
lieved the average will be between 81
and So per cent. Unofficial reports
over the state to the agricultural de-
partment are 10 the effect that the crop
has been injured by mildew, brown
rot, black root, and scorched by the
sun. The rain of last spring caused
favorable conditions for q short crop.
The fields are opening prematur ely. a
large quantity has fallen off before il
could be picked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
flows This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f, j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F, }. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nallY, acting directly upon tho blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
HICKS WAS WELL KNOWN HERE
Conductor Killed in Florida In Pisto
Duel,

Conductor Killed in Florida In Pistol
Duel.
The dispatches yesterday contained
details of a bloody tragedy enacted
at Hudson, Fla, IN which Lee W.
Hicks, formerly of Macon and known
to many in Americus as well, was shot
to death. Mr., Hicks was conductor on
little road thirty miles long between
Hudson and Brookville. J. NJ. Higgin-
bottom, prominent mill mau of that
section, was passenger on Conductor
Hicks train, and got into an argument
about the starting of the cars. 1t is
said that Rigginbottom pulled his pis-
toll and shot Conductor Hicks three
times. While lying upon the platform,
dying, Mr.. Hicks shot Higginbottom
through the heart, both men expiring
almost instantly. Conductor Hicks has
wife and four children in Macon, his
home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

In these days of rush and hurry cour-
tesy is often forgotten. IN the mad
spell rush of our life little things are
done to be offered that we rather re-
NAMED undone. A hastily eaten meal
and its resultant headache may cause us
social or financial loss. The wise man
or woman is the one who relieves little
ills of this sort by a little dose of KodoJ
For Dyspepsia. 1t digests what you
eat and puts your stomach back into
shape. Sold by W. a. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

No one would buy sailboat with
sails that:could not be reefed. There is
always that possibility of little too
much wind that makes cautious man
afraid to go unprovided. The thinking
man. whose stomach sometimes goes
back on him, provides for his stomach
by keeping bottle Of Kodol for Dys-
pepsia within reach. Kodol digests
what you eat and restores the stomach
to the condition to properly perform it's
functions. Sold by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
And save your health.
AGAINST A WARM PROPOSITION
Absence of the Queen of the Kitchen
Felt Here.

'Oh where is my wandering cook to~
night Is the sad song of more than
one Americus housewife just now, as
she either goes up against the stove
herself or feeds the family oxe and the
children on bran mash or crackers.
The kitchen queen is in the cotton
patch, dozens of her, and the cooketi-
cal shortage will continue for O month
yet. Never has it been more difficult
here to get servants, and while daugh-
ter plays the piano momme1 plays the
stove in order to keep the commissary
mp to the standard and papa off the
wRrpath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
NINE CENTS STILL TOP NOTCH

Market Changes Little But 9 Cents is
the Limit
It is with some difficulty that Amer
icus warehousemen get nine cents for
anything than the finer grades of cot.
ton, the ruling price for the quality of
staple coming just now being 81 to 81
cents. Wagon receipts here continue
good, and great deal of the cotton
marketed recently in Americus is be-
ing sold. The futures market closed
lower yesterday, and the prospect for
immediate advance is none too bright.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

A bath oIeanses the skin and rids the
pores of refuse. A bath makes for bet
ter fellowship and citizenship. Not only
should the outside of the body be cleans
ed, but occasional use of the laxative or
cathartic opens the bowels and clears
the system of effete matter. Best for
this are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Pleasant little pills that do not grippe or
sicken. Sold by w. A Remte rt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
Starving to Death.

Because her stomach was so weakened
by useless drugging that she could not
eat, Mrs. Mary H. Walters, of St, CLAIR
st., Columbus, o., was literally starv-
ing to death. She writes: "My stomach
was 80 weak from useless drugs that l
could not eat, and my nerves so wrecked
hat could not sleep; and not before I
was given up to die was I induced to
try Electric Bitters; with The wonder
full result that Improvement began at
once, and a complete cure followed. "
Best health Tonic on earth, soc Guar
anteed by Eldridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
ANOTHER CHARGE is DockETED
Against JoeIs of the Railroad Wreck
Sale.

Again charged with selling second
hand clothing, the Joels two Of the
RAILROAD wreck" sale wese given a
trial yesterday morning before Justice
Hudson and bound over IN the sum OF
$50 each to the state court. This is the
seco I'D case docketed against the Joels
upon the charge of selling second
hand clothing, and each of the men is
now under bond of $3.50 therefor. The
two cases will probably be heard be-
fore Judge Crisp next week in the city
court, Several other local dealers are
considerably exercised over the "raiI-
road wreck" sale and the trial of the
cases pending will be watched by them
with no small degree of interest,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

When you have cold it is well to be
very csreful about using anything that
will cause constipation. Be particularly
careful about preparations containing
opiates. Use Kenneny's Laxative Honey
and Tar. which stops the cough and
moves the bowels. Sold by W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

When two strong men come to blows,
even if they are we'll matched. it is not
pleasing sight, but if the man who
gets the worst of it will use DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, he will look better
and feel better in short order. Bs sure
you get DeWitt's. Good for everything
salve is used for, including piles
Sold by W. A. Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
"To Cure a Felon"

says Sam Kendall, of Phillipsburg, Kan.
"just cover it over with BuckIen's Arni-
ca SaIve and the sslve will do the rest. u
Quir kest cure for Burns. Boils, Sores,
Scalds, Wounds, Piles, Eczema. Salt
Rheum, Chapped Hands, Sore Feet
and Sore Eyes. Only 25c at Eldridge
drug 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
EXTRA OFFICER WAS SELECTED
At Meeting of Police Commission l. asst
Night.

Al the recent meeting of council the
police commission was authorized to
employ an extra policemen to serve
from September 18th to January 1st.
Last night the police board met and
elected Mr.. J, M. Kleckley to the po-
sition thus created.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
Well Worth Trying.

W. Fl. Brown, the popular pension
attorney, of Pittsfield, Vt, says: 'Next
to pension, the best thing to get is DR..
Kings New Life Pills" he writes
"they keep my family in splendid
health" Quick cure for Headache,
Constipation and Biliousness. 25c.
Guaranteed at EIdridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
Rain Goats
Positively a Complete Line,

Some new weaves, different from the
Covert Cloth we've had, We are SHOW
ing ESPECIAL beautiful heavy tslIeo
ia pettiCOat in black and COIOrs at S4.9O
and other grades up to $1,000, =.
REMEMBER. we are going to MANI
''prices" very interesting feature
A cordial welcome awaits you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
Candor seldom cements friendships,

Salesman Wanted-Better prices
offered than any Co., to sell insurance.
Apply to the Farmers Live Stock In
surance Co., Macon Ga. II tn fir su If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

Read the advertisement of James
Frlcker i Bro. which explains the
Clutch Auction" They will start
next Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

Good for the cough, removes the
cold, the causes of the cough That's
the work of Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar-the original laxative cough
syrup. Contains no opiates. Sold by
w. a. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

Berg's Little Liver and Stomach Pills
will cure Constipation, Liver and
Stomach troubles when all other
remedies fail. Efficient and do not
grippe. 100 Pills % cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
COL. HAWKINS AS A CANDIDATE
His Announcement viii Appear On
Friday.

Friday.
In political and business circles alike
yesterday greatest interest was ex-
pressed in the probable candidacy of
Mayor E. A, Hawkins for re- election to
that office, AS yet Col. Hawkins has
made no positive statement as to his
intentions although it is generally be-
lieved, and as generally desired. that
he will Offer again His office was
thronged with friends during the day,
requesting his announcement. and
these confidently express the opinion
that it will be forthcoming tomorrow
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

James Frioker & Bro. Will begin a
Clutch Auction" on the 18th, inst.
Their ad explains how it is done.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
For desirable merchants

New 36-nch black and white check taffeta silks all III.
popular size checks the rage unexceled values ST v
New chiffon finish 35-inch black tafea, every ward
guaranteed, 81 90.
New fancy Plaid Wasting Silks, great llne 75c SlOO
New checked and plaid woolens for shirt waist sur
SOC and 75c yard.
New black and colcred wooens for taior,made suits
and skirts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

For Cuts, Burns, Old Sores Eczema,
Piles and all Skin Diseases, there Is no
remedy equal to Hawkeye Family Sslve.
% cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
OFFERS AGAIN FOR TREASURER
MIR. Hawkes. Candidate for Position
Again.

City Clerk and Treasurer Theron n.
Hawkes. is candidate again for that
responsible position, and it goes with
out saying that his hosts of friends and
voters generally will give him a very
cordial support, Clerk Hawkes. is q
most capable and efficient employe In
this capacity, and the business men Of
Americas will again confer that duty
upon him at the primary, no doubt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
GooDLY GREETING TO GRANDA

Large Audience in Attendance On
Opening Night.
A goodIy assemblsge of Amerious
play-goers greeted Foxy Grandpa, his
sisters, nephewF, cousins and aunts, at
the opera house last night and this,
the first play of the season here, was
very much enjoyed. Mr.. Earle Mitch
ell, as the foxy and benevolent old gent,
we'll sustained his role, while all the
features, especially the girletical Choir
us, was right up to the minute and
pleased immensely. AS an opening
attraction Foxy Grandpa we'll filled the
bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

Lost Pin-Flower, with small dis-
mond in centre. Return to }. W.
Hightower and receive reward IL If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
WAGON RECEIPTS.
NEW YORK FUTURES.

New York, Sept. Spots :Middling
$50. Contracts opened quiet and
closed b. steady at following prices:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
LIVERPOOL,

Live rpool, Sept. ~. The cotton mar
ket opened firm and closed b. steady.
Spots, Middling 5:5l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13

Americas, Ga, Sept. u We quote
the local cotton market quiet as fol
lows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
soNGLEss THE MOSQUITO HERE
He Biteth Yet the Familiar Song is
Missing.

Americus authorities upon mosquis
toes declare the beast of the season of
1906 bites bnt does not sing. It ls as
dumb as a prospective candidate, and
wary as we'll Not until the beast has
supped sumptuously is it's victim aware
he has been meat and drink for it. But
it is fat and INDECENT mosquito as
we'll as a silent, and its CORY remains
have to be carried off and buried. The
afflicted one would much rather it
would sing the old songs and give de
cent warning of its approach, but
styles change and this summers Insect
is to bite without a sound.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
REDUCE YOUR GROCERY BILL

BY Planting Turnips, Lettuce and Rad
ish Seed.
Now is time to plant and We have q
fresh stock of true and tested seed.
DoDsoN's PHARMACY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
REMAINS CARRIED TO FLORIDA
Body of Mrs. SIappey Taxed There
Yesterday

Undertaken Beard left yesterday
morning for Weston, Webster county,
with handsome metallic casket for the
purpose of disinterring the body OF
Mrs. Slsppey, an estimable lady who
died there recently. The remains will
be placed in the new casket and sent
to Florida city for final lnterment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
)pen Close
SAVANNAH.

Savannah, Ga. Sept, 12.-Quiet.
Spots, middling 8 1916 cts,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-09-13
THE QUOTATIONS IN AMERlcus

Cotton Market an Reported Daily BY
L. G.. Council.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Hard to Pick,

During the recent race meet at Cas-
selton, N. D., Jokn Clancy Of Rowbells
had a string Of horses entered. He
raced his horses for the fun Of it and
cellent chance Of winning that he bet
$40 on it.
When the horse got awayy Clancy
stood. on the grandstand watching them
thru his feldglasses. Some of his
friends who knew about the bet crowd
ed about and began to joke him.
Where's your horse now. Clancy9'
was asked. -. -
Clancy surveyed the field carefully.
II can't quite make OUT he rerlied,
whether he is last in the third race
or first in the foIrth.'' r. D. G.
Jamestown, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
FIRST PRIZE
This Story Gets $5.
A Scriptural Mandate.

When Mark Twain lived in Hartford,
Conn.,, he was on intimate terms with
the Rev. Joseph II. Twitchell. One day
Mr.. Twitchell sauntered over to his
friends house and said:
"Mark, come and take walk with
me-
ooh, no. Joe; I haven t time said
the great humorist.
"Well, now," said the dominic, ''you
come to hear me preach every Sunday
and you say you believe what I read
out of the Bible is true. If [ could
prove to you, from the Bible, that you
ought to 20 to walk with me, would you
go9'
eyes. of course,' said Mr.. Twain,
"but it ism It in there
"Yes, it is, - said the minister. " for
the Bible says: And whosoever shall
compel thee to go mile, go with him
twain - And Mark went.
&C. E. Warberg.
Osakis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
IMPERATIVE Orders

Murphy had enlisted in the cavalry
service. altho he had never been on a
horse in his life. He was taken out
for drill with other raw recruits un-
der command Of sergeant, and as
luck would have it, secured one Of tie
worst buckers in the whole troop.
" Now, my men, said the sergeant in
addressing them, no one is allowed
to dismount without orders from SUI
perior officer. Remember that. ~
Tim was no sooner in the saddle than
he was hurled head over heels thru the
air and came down so hard that the
breath was almost knocked out of him.
"Murphy!0 shouted the sergeant
when he discovered the man spread out
on the ground, "you dismounted. -
~ did.
..Did you have ordersgo
II did,
From headquarters, I suppose?''
mo; from headquarters. =
Take him to the guardhouse, !" or
dered the sergeant. IL. M. j.
Willmar. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Why Is Marriage a Failure?

why 10 4SAcAAAoS0 b / oA4AA0s
The snow was falling. The day was
still and gray and cold. DR.. Parkhurst,
shaking the white flakes from his shoul-
ders, said:
II have just Witnessed an instruc-
tive happening ngga happening that light
teach US why some marriages do not
succeed. @
GA man and his wife were walking
. down back street. The man had his
hands in his pockets. The woman car
ried basket filed with cabbage and
beets. 80
"a group Of boys danced like imps
on a corner. They had snowballs in
their hands. AS soon as the married
couple had passed them they all let
drive at the retreating couple.
"But only the woman was struck,
She got two heavy blows about the
head and face. Every SNOWFALL, some
how, missed the man.
.'He looked at his wife as she
brushed the snow out of her ears and
hair, and then he shook his fist at the
boys and shouted:
IS a good thing for you, you
young rascals, that you didn It hit me. y
&C. Alfred Erickson.
Lake City, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
The Automobile Classified.

On one Of the old turnpikes yet re-
naming in the south big touring car
had twice rushed thru the gate without
paying toll. The third time they made
the attempt, the negro tollman shut his
gate and brought them to stand.
With indignation, the half dozen occu-
pants of the car declared they were en-
titled to ride free.
Look at your own board, - said the
spokesman. cit says, every carriage.
cart or wagon drawn by one beast, 2
We re not drawn by any beast at all.'
emo; but here's where ye come in,
sahe replied the darkey, pointing to
another clause, as follows: " Every
half dozen hogs, cents. - An three
times four is twelve,' he added.
The IL cents was paid
Osakis, MINI. e. E. Warberg.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
His Name Was Familiar.

A certain lawyer, while spending his
vacation at a summer hotel in the Cat
skills, was waited on by an aged negro,
who was very officious and attentive.
One day the lawyer guest asked the col
ored man his name.
George, sah,'' he replied,
"George Washington, sah,' answered
the waiter.
"Seems to me-" said the lawyer, try
ing to overcome a smile, "that I have
heard that name before.'
"Most likely you has, sab, was the
reply. "I'se been head waiter heah
nigh on to seven yeahs, sab.
Spring Park, Minn. R. Il. d.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
Chemistry and Lots Wife.

our prominent colleges asked his pupils
to. bring original questions on chemical
changes as a part Of their next days
lesson. 49,. r.~
When the time arrived the professor
asked the pupils how they succeeded.
One young man with a twinkle in his
eye, raised his hand.
"Well, what is the question?' asked
the professor.
wife of Lot undergo9'
"The professor. who prided himself
on his knowledge of chemistry, was
puzzled. At last he confessed that he
did not know.
"First she turned to rubber and then
she turned into pillar of SALT said
the funny student. &c. G.
s Grand Forks, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
''That Helps Some.''.

A clerk in a clothing store had an
amusing habit of using, on all sorts Of
some.'' If a customer came in and
found suit Of clothes of the right
pattern, even tho the price was too
high for him to think Of buying, the
clerk would utter the consoling words,
'tThat helps some.'' If the clothes
were cheap enough, but were several
sizes too large or too small, still he
would remark, "That helps some.''
and asked to be allowed to see an as