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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
THE STORY OF THE METER

There was man in our and he wondrous wise,
And the thought he economze
But when he got his BILL with all his
He cussed the Water Office cussed again.
The bill has doubled, trebled, puadruped a week,
The "holdup" fairly BREATH too speak;
The gang showed him, told him with
Unless the Doodle they'd the
His salary enough o water
He sold his wife children off daughter
His home taken him. range
All had to go to buck against that lying water meter
IN vain he plead with council help n his plight
But they by all the right
They corned his mercy by
They'd put him the changing by
They didn't nker's his plea right
Or that the meter showed million gallons n a night
The fact that he was fgger
Although it seemed to make the bigger
They kicked him from the city in street
And told the Chief to hang him. if his story
They twenty hreed' him in whirl
ITO HI with hckers," quoth aldermanic
"Wel hold jobs and roll wad any
life d-n poor Common People
Well bills, nothing can be sweeter
Than wringng out the dollars to the meter"
And Common plain justice had expected
handed out a lemon by the whom they elected
day coming shortly the trodden
And Story the Meter" a hike
J.W.F F.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Ladies Knit Underwear.

Ladies good quality Cotton Ribbed
Vests and Pants, special at :. ..25c.
Ladies extra quality, heavy feeced
Pure White Cotton Vests and Pants
at QUO.
Ladies all-wool Vests and Pants
extra large sizes, worth $1.O0 at Use.
Ladies gray Cotton Union Suits,
heavy feeced, good quality, worth
65c, at QUO.
Misses and Childrens Cotton Upion
Suits, good quality at =. soc, 75c, 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Specials in Blankets.

1914 White Wool Blankets, Pink,
Red and Blue borders, special at IS.
ia White Wool Blankets, Pink,
Red and Blue borders, at $3.50, $500
and $1,000.
10-4 Gray w oolBlankets with
Fancy Borders at $500, $3.50 and $4
Mash Illuminated Cotton Down
Comforts, covered with Fancy Silk
oline and fine Sateen, specially priced
at $3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Ladies Ready-tO.Wear
Department.

Another tremendous weeks business in this department Six
operatives overrm all the while Practically all lockers become
buyers here They realize and appreciate the advantages
be derived from buying of larger stock than be found
elsewhere in all south Georgia lower prices than known
for first class merchandise Prompt and attention every
one times Department the Ground Floor convenient to ALL
We have another lot of Extra Good Things offer the trade this
week in addition to the regular line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Skirt Special.

We shall offer this week splendid lot Of colored skirts all
made by our best ao all good STYLE all Of desirable fabrics
lust little accumulated lot right and you
to be the bene6cIanes.
Skirts that were formerly $500 to close $3.50.
Skirts that were formerly $3.50, to close 1898.
Skirts that were formerly $3.50 to $1,000, to close $3.50
Now see these quick if you want them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Mems Fall OverCOatS and Suits.

All the newest fall suits and over
coats in every style here for your. sell
ection. They are made of the very
best fabrics and approved style and
equal to any tailor-made garment
at double the price. Ranging from
$500 up to $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
SI.5O Kid Gloves at 75C.

"SPECIAL"-One lot of ladies black
tan and brown, and clasp kid
gloves. "Trefousee and Fosters Lac
ing" worth $1OO, $1.25 and $3.50.
Special at 75c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
For Sale

$50 acres, 8 miles of railroad,
room-house finished throughout, barn
crib, etc. 80 acres under fence.
Healthy, pure drinking water. 60
acres in original forest. Nice home
or safe investment. Rented for 1908
8 bales cotton. Don't delay if you
want bargain.
P. B. WILLIFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

For choice cut flowers of all kinds
for Receptions, Weddings, Funerals,
ETC., telephone, telegraph or write
Idle Hour Nurseries, Macon, Geor-
gia. 10-22-3m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Silks and Dress Goods

Choice Broadcohs all popular coIors 90 and $50 yard
Beautiful Panama Cloths Serges CheWots SOC to $500
Fancy Wangs large variety good styles SOC to 75c yard
36inch Chiffon finish tafeta silks unavoidable 81 90.
Grand line fancy plaid wasting silks 75c to $500 yard
Everything you think of in silks and wooens right here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Superb dinner sets in Hayiland and
German china. See the beautiful lines
of crOckery at the A. w. Smith Fur
niture Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
JUST RECEIVED

A lot of the popular Bearskin
Cloaks for infants and small
children.
A lot of exquisitely fine dress
skirts in all shades. Description
would not do them justice, they are
tailor-made, finest of material and
workmanship. They have to be
seen to be appreciated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Feather BOaS.

Just received a shipment of fine
Feather Boas in white, pink, blue,
brown and black at $3.50. Also $500.
$3.50, $500 and $1,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Mrs. r. L. Bivins and Mrs. B. H.
Worthy returned yesterday from
Waynesboro, where they attended the
recent session of the Baptist Woman's
Convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

The President may finish his mes
sage in peace. Cortelyou is looking
after the country. philadelphia In
quirer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Mrs. S. T. Moreland continues very
i'll and apprehension is felt for her
recovery. Her illness deeply grieves
her many friends, who continue to
hope for favorable change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

1T IS WISE ECONOMY

buy the cheapest another proof of wisdom
the pocketbook will afford Reliable merchandise
longest every way satisfactory than msy
makeshs This stands all times by actual
you here will be bought right both in
quality price through mistake it is not right then
make it right Your patronage is valuable to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Chidrcns union suits all popular sizes, SOC and 75c
Boys union suits, special values at Soc
Boys shirts and drawers best ever showed Csc and Soc
Some specially choice values ladies medium light weights
so cents
The best line mems underwear have shown SOC S.
Ladies Aeeced lined hosiery, good 25c and CSC pair
The greatest line chdrens school hose, Oc, &c. Zoe pair
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Help Wanted

Experienced operators in our ladies
suit department. Apply at once. Good
wages for good help. Chas. l.. Ansley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Children'S Sweaters.

"SPECIAL"-One lot of Childrens
Sweaters in white and blue. Navy
and white ;also light blue and red
Regular price $100, $125, $3.50 and
$500. Special at SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
COnCh Covers.

In Roman stripes and Oriental eff
fects with heavy fringe all around at
from $3.50 to $1,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

I Mrs Clifford Bruton returned to
yesterday, after visit of
a week here, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. W. Hightower at their beau
tiful Lee street residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Fancy Goods, Notions, Etc.

See the new style Swasteka Belts and Belhngs.
See the Superb line purses, bags, pockets, etc.
See the new styles in collars, theatre scarfs, etc.
See the new kid gloves, golf gloves and chdens gloves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Miss Haidee Mckenzie, a charming
visitor the past week, the guest o.
Mrs. j. w. Hightower returned tt
Montezuma yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

Call up Loying's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Mrs. A. c. Brannen of Montezuma,
is the guest of Mrs. S. A. Daniels for
few days, coming yesterday
Miss Myrtice Strange of Ellaville,
is the pretty guest of her sister, Mrs.
Z. S. Childers on Taylor street.
per cent. premium on clearing
house certificates.
st. SILLS & SCHNEIDER.
I Mrs. ]. A. Thomas after visit to
her mother, Mrs. E. p Morgan, has
returned to her home in Vineville,
Macon.
Waterman's Ideal automatic self.
filling Fountain Pens, with points to
suit all who write. M. S. HOLIDAY.
Miss Nettie Lee Williams returned
from brief visit in Oglethorpe yes
terday and is again the guest of the
Misses Hawkins.
See Bagley's buggies before you buy.
Special price to cash customers or
will sell on terms to suit customer. If.
Mr., A. j. Poole, superintendent of
motive power of the Seaboard Sys-
tenn, is spending day in Americas,
his former home.
Leather goods in luxurious lOun-
geS, daVenpOrtS and rockers, at A.
W. Smith Furniture Co. An ornament
to any home.
Misses Clara Willie Prather and
Mamie Macarthur, fair attendants at
Monroe College, Forsyth came home
YESTERDAY to remain until Monday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Steamer Blankets.

Just received shipment of fine
steamer blankets, reversible with
fancy plaids, heavily fringed. Spec
tally priced at $3.50, $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
Ans|ey's Store News

The time has arrived for change your underwear and we
ready make the change for you with the best line ever
RED We sole agents Americas for the famous and we'll adj
verised "MENTOR underwear which will be glad show
you all the various grades
Mentor Shirts and Pants, soc, 75c, $1.OO.
Mentor Union Suits Co., $125 $15O $500
Childrens Shirts and Pants :25c. 35c. SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10
D. PearIInan D.Pearllnan

| desire to call the attention of my
friends and patrons and the public
at large to my magnificent display
of the loveliest creations in Ladies'
Cloaks and Jackets in Black, Tan
Castor and Brown, artistically Trim
med and perfect fitting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Misses Clara Willie Prather and
Mamie Macarthur, fair attendants at
Monroe College, Forsyth, came home
yesterday to remain until Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Leather goods in luxurious IOun
geS, daVenpOrtS and rockers, at A
w. Smith Furniture Co. An ornament
to any home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Save from 10 to 25 per cent by
trading at Bells, the jeweler.
Mr.. Harry c. Vinson of Savannah,
was in the city yesterday, a guest
of the Windsor while here.
Mrs. F. J. Matthews andF Mrs. P.
B. Williford have gone to Atlanta to
spend some time with relatives.
Fine harness carried inc stock or
made to order at Bagley's; wholesale
and retail. If.
Mr.. K Nj. Mcdonald was called to
Atlanta yesterday by the sudden death
of his sister in law, Mrs. c. A Nc
Donald.
Crate boilers, for heating water on
CRATES.
SHEFFIELD HUNTINGTON co.
Rev. James B. Lawrence leaves to-
morrow morning for Marietta to be
present at a fashionable wedding TAX
ing place this week
Beautiful Japanese and China mat
tings. A complete line at the A. w.
Smith Furniture Co.
Captain John A. Cobb goes to Au-
gusta tomorrow to attend the State
reunion of Confederate veterans, re-
turning Thursday.
Hand Paintings at Bells, the jeWeler
IT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Mr.. A. ]. Poole, superintendent of
motive power of the Seaboard Sys-
tenn, is spending a day in Americas,
his former home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Miss Myrtice Strange of Ellaville,
is the pretty guest of her sister, Mrs.
Z. S. Childers-on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Hand Paintings at Bells, the ieWeler.
If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Mrs. A. c. Brannen of Montezuma,
is the guest of Mrs. S. A. Daniels for
a few days, coming yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Call up Loying's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

See Bagley's buggies before you buy.
Special price to cash customers or
will sell on terms to suit customer. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

per cent. premium on clearing
house certificates.
st. SILLS & SCHNEIDER,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Captain John A. Cobb goes to Au-
gusta tomorrow to attend the State
reunion of Confederate veterans, re-
turning Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Save from 10 to Is per cent. by
trading at Bells, the jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Fine harness carried Inc stock or
made to order at Bagley's; wholesale
and retail. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Mr.. K. M. Mcdonald was called to
Atlanta yesterday by the sudden death
of his sister in law, Mrs. c. A Nc
Donald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-10

Mrs. F. J. Matthews andF Mrs. P
B. Williford have gone to Atlanta t
spend some time with relatives.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
CONVINCING Evidsne..

In the Afghan war of 1878 some
British forces under the late Sir
Montagu Gregory came upon the
only Sikh temple in Afghanistan
and heard the story of the laying
of its cornerstone from a member
of the gallant warrior tribe.
a Sikh who had saved the life of
the ameer then reigning had re-
ceiyed permission to erect a shrine.
One of the native prophets was in
yited to be present at the laying of
the cornerstone of the building; but,
being unable to accept, he sent four
bricks, one for each corner of the
temple, and the message, Il will be
with you in the spirit"
To make assurance doubly sure
the prophet explained that by the
sound of the rushing of horses
through the air the people on the
scene might time the arrival of him
self and his disciples.
"Did you hear them?" inquired
Sir Montagu at this point of the
Sikh's recital.
"No, but l saw the bricks" re-
piled the native, with perfect COM
posure.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
A soomy Hat

A professor of music had publish
ed successful composition, and the
revenues and honors were sufficient
to warrant him in wearing a high
silk hat. The elder members of the
professors family considered the
new adornment with becoming
pride, while the younger ones view
ed it with awe.
The professor one evening was en-
tertaining a number of guests with
a narrowing tale. "My nerves were
unstrung" he narrated. at was
midnight when l reached the bank
building, and just as had passed
the entrance black object glided
softly across my path and made ev-
cry one of my hairs stand on end"
Little George contemplated his
fathers long locks for few sec
onds and then interrupted the cur
ding experience.
"Say, papa" he declared limo
Gently, "you must have had on your
high hat that night"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
A Family Nix un.

This always seemed to me a very
funny story:
1 married a widow who had a
grownup daughter. Ny father Wis
tied us often, fell in love with my
stepdaughter and married her. Thus
he became my son-in-law, and my
stepdaughter became my mother,
because she was my fathers wife.
Soon after this my wife gave birth
to a son, which of course was my
fathers son-in-law and my uncle,
for he was the brother of my step
mother. Ny fathers wife also be-
came the mother of son. He was
of course my brother and also my
grandchild, for he was the son Of
my daughter. Accordingly my wife
was my grandmother, because she
was my mothers mother. / was my
wife's husband and grandchild al
once, and, as the husband of a per.
sons grandmother is his GRANDPA.
Their, l became my own grandfather
Magazine of Fun.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
Bad Stomach Makes
Bad Blood.

You can not mako sweet butter In q
foul, unclean churn. The stomach serves
as chum in which to agitate, work up
and disintegrate our food as It Is being
digested. If 1t be weak, sluggish and
foul the. result will be torpid, sluggish
liver and bad, impure blood.
The ingredients of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery are Just such as best
serve to correct and cure all such de-
Engagements. 1t is made up without a
drop Of alcohol in its composition; chem
icAlly pure, triple-refned glycerine being
used instead Of the commonly employed
alcohol. Now this glycerine IS Of itself q
valuable medicine, instead Of deleteri-
Gus agent like alcohol, especially in the
cure OF weak stomach, dyspepsia and the
various forms Of Indigestion. Prof. Finley
Ellingwood, NJ. D., Of Bennett Medical
College, Chicago, says Of II:
SIN dyspepsia It serves an excellent pur-
pose 1t is one Of the best manufact-
ured products Of the present time in its
especially II there is liberation OF catarrhal
gastrihs catarrhal Inflammation Of stomach
It Is most efficient preparation Glycerine
viii relieve many cases Of pyrostS heartburn
and excessive gastric acidity. 1t is useful In
chronic intestinal dyspepsia especially the
datulent variety, and in certain forms of
chronic constipation. stimulating the secre-
tory and excretory functions Of the intestinal
When combined, in Just the right proper
lions, with Golden Seal root, Stone root,
Black Cherry bark, Queens root, Blood
root and Mandrake root, or the extracts of
these, as in DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, there can be no doubt of its
great efficacy in the cure OF all stomach,
liver and intestinal disorders and derange-
ments. These several ingredients have
the strongest endorsement in all such
cases of such eminent medical leaders as
ProfIR BArtholoE. NJ D.. OF Jefferson Med
icEl College. Chicago; Prof Hobart A. Hare.
n D.. Of Medical Department. University Of
Pa; Prof. Laurence johnson. n. D.. Medical
Department. University Of New York; Prof
Edwin II. Hale. ". D., Hahnemann Medical
College Chicago: Prof John NJ. Scudder. NJ. ID.
and Prof John King. NJ D.. Authors OF the
American DiSpensatory, and scores of Others
annonE the leading medical men of our land.
VINO can doubt the curative virtues OF
= medicine the ingredients Of which have
such professional endorsement
Constipation cured by Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets One or two dose
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
Where tho Bird Felt Safe.

A city gentleman was invited
down to the country for "a day with
the birds" Whatever his powers in
finance, his shooting was not re-
markable for its accuracy, to the
great disgust of the man in attend
ance, whose tip was generally regu-
lated by the size of the bag. "Dear
me-" at last exclaimed the sports
man, "but the birds seem exception
ally strong on the wing this year!"
"Not all of 'em, sir" came the re-
mark. @You've shot at the same
bird about a dozen times. 'Es a-fol-
lerin' you about, sir"
Following me about2 Nonsensel
Why should a bird do that?"
"Well, sir" came the reply, 81
dunno, Pm sure, unless 'e's 'angin'
round you for safety" London
Taller,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
A Cheerful colored Parson.

The visitor in the south was Of
iering his sympathies to the old col
ored parson.
dts shame, uncle" said the
visitor, "that the congregation
should drop buttons in the plate
when you were collecting your sal
ary."
'Dat doan mattah, sah," replied
the old man, with q luminous smile.
"Ah kin use dem on dat old path OBJ
trousers de kernal glib me"
"Well, they dropped nails in the
plate also"
Gust what 1 need, sab. Yo' see,
Ah'm guine to build a cohn house,
en- Anil need de nails to drive in de
shingles"
"But the lead nickels. What are
you going to do with them, throw
them away!"
mo, sab. Ah'm guine to make
sinkers fob nah fshin' lines. Glory
halleluyah Chicago Newa,
--sA~> = 4
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
odd ThlnrH.

The origin of the sentiment, "old
wood to burn, old wine to drink, old
friends to trust, old authors to read" is
somewhat obscured. Bacon found that
Alfonso of Aragon was wont to say in
commentator of age that age ap-
peared to be best in these four things.
John Webster QG3S) went further in
declaring, "0ld wine wholesomest. old
pippins toothsomest." and that cold
wood burns brightest, old linen washes
whitest." Goldsmith In "She Stops to
Conquer says, "Old friends, old times,
old manners, old books, old wine"
a. "a are many variant quotations.
Piles of people have Piles Why
suffer from piles when you can use
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve and get relief Nothing else
SO good Beware ofimitations Ses
that the name is stamped on each
box Sold by all dealers
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
A Choice OF Evils.

A young Scotchman fresh from
his native land had ''hired out" to
a western farmer as a harvest hand.
He was strong, industrious and full
Of enthusiasm, but the mosquitoes
were revelation to him. In all his
experience he had never encounter
ed anything SO fierce, bloodthirsty
and persistent, and they made his
life miserable.
''They won't bother you, Sandy"
said one of his fellow laborers, ''if
you smoke pipe when they're
round you"
Sandy had never "smokit," but he
procured a pipe and some tobacco
and proceeded to follow the advice.
For q few moments he smoked
with much zeal and earnestness.
Then he became very pale. He laid
the pipe down and placed the tobac-
co by its side.
"'Tis varra guide tae keep the
mosquitoes away, nee doot," he said,
with long, quivering breath, "but
prefair the mosquitoes"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-04-03
Nelghbors Got Fooled

II was literally coughing myself
to death. and had become to weak
to leave my bed; aud neighbors
predicted that would never lesve
it aliver; but they got fooled, for
thsnks be to God. 1 was induced
to try DR. Kings New Discovery
1t took just four one dollar bottles
to completely cure the cough and
restore me to go ID sound health, :"
writes Mrs Eva Uncapher. of Gro
vertown. Stark Co, Ind This
King of cough and cold cures, and
healer of throat aud lungs, is
guaranteed by all druggists sos
and S100 Trial bottle free