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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18

< Miss 7IfiGi1 Clark OF Columbus. Ca,
is mourning costly jeweled garter,
one silk stocking and one slipper be.
cause Of a prank played recently by
bolt of lightning. Miss Clark was
swinging in a hammock on the yeran.
da of her home when the bolt came.
Her left leg was hanging over the
hammock. and her dress was a hit
elevated. The flash of lightning came
and with it a scream from Miss CLARK.
She was found sitting In the hammock
dazed. The bolt had struck the garter
clasp. torn off the garter ripped or
the stockingand shattered her slipper.
The bolt then passed into the floor,
milking Il hole. Miss Clark soon recov.
cred from the shock. The only mark
on her is blue streak ON he.. lset leg
where the garter was worn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
GLASS men IN SESSION
lconLInpea from page one.l

/, protective and cooperative scale
Of wages so as to enable the manu-
facturers to operate their factories
without a loss and 10 compete WIKI
machine-made glass.
Clarksburg, Weston. West Union,
Morgantown. Fairmont. Grafton.
Cameron and other towns are repre-
scented at the metinga G. ii. Hard
ing. OF the Tuna plant here. was
elected president. taking the place
OF Frank Bostock. of the State Win
dow Glass Company. at Buckhannon.
who teiephoned his resignation. and
G. 4. Wiley, of the CIarksburg Win
dow Glass Company, is secretary.
Among those in attendance are
+. H. Fox, of Fox & Fox. window
glass distributors, 'of Pfttsburg. Chi
cago and Clarksburg; c. a. Wiley,
John -Koblegard and C. H. Harding.
OF this city; Mr.. Grant. of New Mar
tinsville; o. \. Wood. of Fairmont:
J. p. Blair, of Weston and Charles
ton; G. f. Patterson. of Cameron.
and Jules Quertermont, of PIT. Mar
ion.
Word was received today that the
Amalsamated Window Glass Work.
ers Association had agreed on a
proposition, which they would sub
mi to the manufacturers at a meet
ing 10 be held at Columbus THUS
Gay of this week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
RAILROAD MEN FIGHT.

CUMBERLAND, Md. Nov. IS
Michael Fellers. Baltimore & Ohio
fireman, struck William Cuddy, vet
eran engineer. who runs into Cum
berland, with scale weight at the
b, & o. depot at Martinsburg. W.
Va. Cuddy was unconscious thrrea
hours from the blow on the head and
is in critical condition, Fellers
is in jail The AFFAIR was the cul-
mination OF an old grudge
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
aRAMpPA.s sWoRp.
of liishlander Chops Up
q RurcIar.

. Burglar
Welding: { swo haaSc,l down to
hln from his aHccrtors of the Scottish
highlands. Colonel Mclean. promi-
nent politician. attacked burglar in
:the Mclean home at Paterson. y. j..
and cut him up so completely that sur
Eeons in the hospital where the fellow
was sent aren't sure they can keep the
pieces together with any degree OF sat
Isfaction
The swcrd has rested in the politi-
clans bedroom for many. years. 1t has
never grown dun. though for some
centuries It has not tasted human gore.
Early on a recent morning Mr.. Nc
Leans sister tiptoed 10 his room and,
awakening. told him thief was in the
house. Mclean arose. got the fierce old
weapon ana stole into the hall. There
in corner, tryinglto conceal himself
In the dark. was the intruder.
Mclean didn't need the Wild music
OF the hagplpe to send him into battle.
He charged with a yell that savored
Of the old days Of ferocious clansmen.
The first blow deity removed one or
tho burglars fingers Following this
up. the Scot almost .amputated an arm
with second stroke
The. burglar was a stockS man and
tried TO fight. but it was no use. The
third blow hit him in the face and
made n wound several inches long.
The thief went down in a heap. the
politician upon him. 4
Thinking he had killed the Intruder.
Mclean went to call n liearse. when
the burglar managed 10 escape. He
was easy 10 trail, but he had n big.
start of the police. They followed kim
three miles and caught him near the
Clifton race track. He was taken back
to Paterson in the patrol wagon and
sent TO st. Joseph's hospital
lie is about forty-five years old and
said he was George Huerst of Passaic.
II was q regular quilting bee when
the doctors Of the hospital got around
him and began TO sew.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
HIBERNIANs INITIATE FIVE.

Five candidates were initiated in
to the local lodge of Hibernians at a
meeting held in Centennial hall Sun
day afternoon. They are James De-
laney, William Little. Mr. Martin,
William Pike and James Deems,
After the limitations supper was
served for the members.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
WAS MEXICAN VETERAN.

Captain c. C. Merritt, who died
at GreenyiHe, Va, Friday evening,
crossed III eplains in 1879 to Cali
fornia after having served in Keaton
Harpers company Of Virginia Vol
unteers in the Mexican War. He
also served in the Confederate Army
reaching 4 captaincy in the 18th
Virginia InfanIry.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
MRS. MARSHALL 10 REMAIN.

Mrs. Josephine marshaH. who has
been in Clarks5urg several weeks.
in the interest Of tho Ladies' of the
Modern Maccabees, today received
instructions 10 remain here another
month. Alarge class OF additional
members win soon he initiated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
sronK BRINGS a son.

A bouncing baby boy weighing
IlM pounds has been left by the
stork at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. pike, on Lee street. The
little visitor is the object of much
attention and mother and babe are
dnlnr nirnlN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
"a first.class salesman

NANTED-A hrst-class salesman
who has had experience in selling
clothing. dry goods or hats, to sell
Our line OF worSingmen' clothing
specialties in this State. A good
line and good position for the
right man. None need apply who
has had no experience in travelling
or established trade. All cor
respondence strictly confidential.
Reference must accompany letter
of application. Address. The
Hershey-Rice Mfg. Co.. Column
bus, Ohio.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
GREAER R!T8ByRG
Scheme 0f Consolidation Wins Dat
in Suit Before United States
Supreme Court.
. q .Hssaoeiatea 80

WARRINGTON d. c., Nov Is
HE suii arising ON OF the efforts 10
consolidate the cities Of Pittsburs
and AlleghenS Pa was decided rs
the Supreme Court of the United
States today in favor Of the con
solidation,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
HUNDRED CARS RUNNING.


LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 1S-At
least one hundred street cars We're
operated on the principal lines in
the city up to noon and there was
no disorder.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
WILL GET WELL.

The condition Of Matt Henderson,
colored. whose right leg was crushed
al the railroad station Friday night,
is encouraging and it is believed ne
will get we'll
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
TWO ErREMEN KILLED.
lev Arsoe,ntea prenr. l

FARGO. y. D.. Nov William
p White and George NJ. Hartman,
firemen, we're killed in a fire that
destroyed the ]. |. Chase Company's
offices and warehouses here. The
loss is 100000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
SPECIAL SESSION ENDS.

The special session Of the county
court ended late Saturday evening
after the court had appointed itself
viewers Of the proposed Summit
avenue through Summit park just
east OF the city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
GIRL BABY BoRS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Dolan are
the proud and happy parents of
bouncing girl baby who was brought
10 their home at Dolan's farm sun
day evening by the stork.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18

Watch the Globe Clothing store
window for the 100 pieces of china
md a china closet 10 be given away
free 1&1e'.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
LOST.

LoST-On Monday evening, string
of green beads Finder will
please return to Telegram office
and receive reward
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18

Hugh NJ. Martin was here Mon.
day rom shinnston on business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
FOR SALE.
WANTED-MALE HELP.

KANTED-By an import china and
glass house, energetic man to
handle line on commission basis
Splendid opportunity for party
wanting side line. Goods sold by
catalogue. No samples required.
Address and state references to
I. r. c., 22 s. Howard street,
Baltimore Nd. EiIfE lfils,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18

FURNISHED RGOMs-rhc savoy,
3s9 Lee St. viii please You. Bell
Phone l55 l..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

AGENTS-Siake $50 weekly selling
. our combination dipper; sells on
sight: sample % cents. F
F Cramer & Co, &C F. Chicago ave.
Chicago. II.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-18

rent, modern 1 OF. >
room house in good location Al
dress W., care Telegram office.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Prof. Luther Hardaway,. assistant
from jefferson City Monday, spending
the day with his mother, Mrs. Louisa
Hardaway, and brother, Tom, of Webb
Bros store. He conducted the state
teachers examinations Mt Carthage on
Tuesday and Wednesday,.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Nj. f. McCmrg, Dentist, makes
specially of painless extraction OF teeth
and high grade plate work. Can refer
to patients who have been wearing sets
of teeth made by him, with satisfaction
for over twenty years. First class work
of all kinds guaranteed. Office North
Side of Square Carthage No. 5.2f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

AT the 8 oclock service, at the NJ. E
church next Sunday, Rev. Prall will
discuss the subject, "Can 1, Christian
Afford to Indulge in Questionable
Amusements. Come and hear him.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23
Don'l Pay AIirlonY

to be divorced from your appendix,
There will be no occasion for it il you
Keep your bowels regular with DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Their action is
50 gentle thar the appendix never has
cause TO make tho least complaint.
Guaranteed by Webb Bros, 25p Try
them.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

S. VanDusen and daughter, Miss May,
leave this week fer Indiana, where they
will make their home in the future.
The Van Dusens came here from lodi
ana several years ago and are among
our most highly respected citizens. We
regret to see them leave,
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Theo. Tabler returned Saturday night
from Humansville, where he was called
several days since by the illness of his
little granddaughter, Fay, the daught-
err OF Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rousseau.
The little girls illness terminated fatally
last Wednesday, and Mr.. Tabler re-
manned to attend the funeral services.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Miss Fawn Stewart, who has been
with Miss Tricks millinery establish
ment during the season just closing,
went to Joplin Sunday to spend few
days with friends prior to returning to
her home at Centralia.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

John Gasperson, living near Grace
church lost a mare aud mule by light
ming in he thunder storm Sunday after
noon. This is only one if several SINH
lar losses that have been reported this
spring.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Waller of Sarcoxie
came over last Friday for visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. ri Hendricks, the parents
OF Mrs. Waller. Mr.. Waller returned
home Saturday, but his wife will spend
several days here.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

120 acres for rent 6miles southwest of
Golden City II. f. ID. 3 box 40 l mile
west of Malice Corner. Inquire of
Larrick S Spaid, Jasper. Mrs. f. ID.
Giuther owner.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

DR.. Schroeder reports tho birth of a
daughter to Mrs. Ertie Shoemaker CT
this city on Thursday, May 9th.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Shafer of Canon
City, Col, are rejoicing over the arrival
of boy baby at their home May 4. Mrs.
Shafer was formerly Miss Clare Dabney
aud lived here several years.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Go to Roy Wells for your spectacles
and eye glasses. Best testing outfit in
town. Work guaranteed. AT Jasper
Racket. 4-25f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Just received new
line of latest styles in
mems and boys hats.
Don't fail to see them.
J. D. Harbur. 5-16f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

w. o. Jenkins, tho Onwata Mining
Co.'S agent here. made trip to Little
Rock Sunday on business connected
with the building of the company's mill
southwest of town.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Miss Lucreta Hill is enjoying a week :
vacation from her duties at the Camp
bell millinery store.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Have you seen Eckles. iron beds and
bed room suits? If not, why not? "A tt
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

DR. Hendricks reports II pound boy
bern to Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jones of
this city this morning.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

New line of Oxrords and slippers just
in at r.. L. Roberts & Son. 44-tt
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23
Get your Groceries
now Of Jas. Thomson,
the Racket Man. 5-9f

The ladies of the NJ. E. church will
serve ice cream and cake, on Saturday
afternoon and night, June 1, See an
nouucement next week.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Too late in the season now to handle
keg krout but you can get the canned
lSraut 10c per can at Craudall Bros. 3-21f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

j. R. Hough and sister, Miss Winnie,
arrived from Severy, Kansas, last Mon
day and are visiting with relatives near
Jasper.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Mrs. Lee Garst of Nevada is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Tom Dodd in this
city.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Miss Lena Burkett of Carthage is
visiting her mother, south of town, this
week.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

We are again we'll supplied with Goa
having just received a new car. II. H.
Tallman, at the Jasper Elevator. 3Stf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

G. &. Swanson has moved his family
into his handsome new homo CD North
Min street.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

r, K. LarriclS left Monday evening
for lInmeston, Ia, where he has BUSH
noes that will detaia him until the las.
of The woeh,
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

We have now car of good lump coal.
Dickson. Goodman Lii. Co. 3-29-tt
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Miss Alma Rhoades and Maurice
Goodpastrre wcr here from Columbus
over Sunday visiting with friends.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Mrs. u. i. Holmes ia Mt St. Louis
this week attending the National AS
sembly Of Reballahs. She is delegate
from the local order to the assembly.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Dr.. w. b. Post. Diseases of the eye,
rnr, nose aud throat, Glasses accurately
fitted, Leggett building north side
square Carthage No. 52f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Mines Wesley jackson Of Rushville,
Neb.. and Clifford Palmer of Oronogo,
H., are visiting with their father, VIM.
Weed, in this city.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

take eggs in exchange at highest
market price. JAS. THOMPSON, Jasper
Racket, 4-1S-f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

b y. Majors and wife were the guest:
of relatives at Kenoma over Sunday.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Geo. Masters is in Kansas City,
where ho IS being fitted with an artifi'
cial limb.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Take your WATCHES and jcwelry TO be
repaired 10 Roy Wells, at the old stand,
Jasper Racket, Work guaranteed. 4 2Jf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Feed of all kinds at the Jasper Eleva-
tor, lowest cash price, none lower. 3-7f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Collars, pads. gig saddle pads, and al
kinds of horse fittings ut the Wolf lidw
Co. 4-lS-i
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Flour Feed and Coal in amy
quantity. jasper Elevator. 3.7f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Hammociss at the Wolf Hdw. Co. at
wholesale prices. 4-l3f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Buy you n suit OF Cracker Jack work
clothes. ApD JoYoE, the Clothier. 37I
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

&. T. Whitescl applies rubber tires
all brands.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Dried peaches, prunes, and raisins Mt
Crandall Bros. 32l-tl
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Go to Roy Wells to buy watches anC
jewelry. Full linc. Jaspe: Racket. i-2j
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

DR.. II, 4, Johnson, Of Lamar, vetcr-
mary surgeon, viii be at Wards livery
barn on Friday and Saturday OF each
weeB. 5-2-4c
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

We have finest ire dining tables, ever
brought to Jasper, Please call and sec
them. G. G. Eclirs. 1-tf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23
Horses for Service

The famous Percheron Stallion, Dap
plp Rose, aud the fine jack, Dock West,
who made such a successful season at
my barn just west Of Jasper in 1905,
will make the season of 1907 at the
same place.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Mrs. i. D. Branch was a Carthage
visitor Tuesday.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

You always get fresh and the best Of
groceries ut CrandalI Bros a2l-tf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

The Wolf Hdw. Co. have any thin &
in the fishing tackle line you may want.
4-13-f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

See Buykc.5 Tor cabbaee, tomato and
awaet potato hlepts. Tested and rclja-
bic. NJ. N. Barkptt, y mi. south, :
mr.. oas5. J-9t
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

n. II. Patterson is at Kansas City to-
day on business.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

B-4-U-buy that set of singlo harness
SEQ Wolf lidw. Go. 4 18-f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Some unusual bargains in street hats
at Miss Frick :. Closing them out at
rnSt 5,23f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

DrE.3 NAEIyo-Apv our wishing
sewing done call on Miss Alice Cordcr
at her old home ia Jasper. i6-f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

See our touches Just received. G. c
Eckies. .isI-tf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Thomson, the Racket nam, viii sup
ply Your groceries as cheap rs tho
cheapest, u-Sf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Street hats going at cost. Hurry
while they last. ADA FRIcK. 8 23f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Take advantage of our low prices on
street hats now. ADA FRlCK
= D0f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Buy your neckwear OF Add Joyce,
The Clothier. 3.7-tf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Get that new buggy at the Wolf Hdw.
Co. 4-1S.f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

j. Tricl; had business in Joplin las
Moudey.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Just received, load o. iurui.urs, - /.
G. G. Echl q.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Buy your fencing OF The Wolf Hdw
Co. 4.18.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23
Personal and Local.

G. T. Whtesel sharpens lawn mowers
5-16f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Groceries at Thomson's.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Street hats at cost at Miss Tricks.
8 23f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Extra copies Of the NEws, . cents.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Old papers for sale Al NEMa olIloo.
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Straw hats-nll kinds and styles at r.
l.. Roberts g. Son. "A. Il
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Butter and eggs taken in trade o.
highest market price at Strattons. 81
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

also have new horse, grandsen OF
Electioneer l25. ROSLErTE No. 3Sc3o
sired by Antogos 1920, he 10y Election'r
125. Rosotte, dam Bartiett Girl, she
bv ST just 1850, he by Eectioner 30
Roslette is > years old, 1919 hands
high, weight about 1900. Dark bay,
black legs. He has 1872 half-brothers 10
.trottin2 list. For size. action; good
looks and breeding, he has 10 peer 10
southwest Missouri.
F.F. Follnler.
Phone l.. -
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

All kinds of repair work at Whitesel's
shop. 3-7-tf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

"No. 16" is the best
fitting overall on earth.
Sold by I'D. Harbur.
5.16f
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Get straw hat of Add Joyce, the
clothier. 3-2l-tf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Base Ball goods at Wolf udw. 4.1sf
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

Personal and Local.
G. T. Whitesel sharpens lawn mowers
5-16i
Have you seen Eckles. iron beds and
bed room suits? If not, why not? A If
&. T. Whitescl applies rubber tires,
all brands.
Dr. Schroeder reports tho birth of a
daughter to Mrs. Ertie Shoemaker CT
this city on Thursday, May 9th.
New line of Oxfords and slippers just
in at II. L. Roberts & Son. 4-4-tf
We have Il new car of good lump coal,
Dickson. Goodman Lii. Co. scott
Geo Masters is in Kansas City,
where he IS being fitted with an artifi-
cial limb.
|
Dried peaches, prunes, and raisins Mt
Crandnl Bros. 32l-tl
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We have finest ire dining tables, ever
brought to Jasper, Please call and sec
them. G. G. EckIcs. i l-tf
-
r., K. Larrick LEI, Monday evening
for lInmes.on, Ia, where he has BUSH
noes that viii! detaia him uotil the las.
Of the woeE,
This is straw hat weather joyce has
,o,, g., eli 3.9i-tf
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, 3d..
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D. IL F'cN H''" '''''' IA lynn
Moad2!'
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G. @. Ec@- =
90,
nEe,ao:;. G-Gf
II. &, Brrrh. the ipyalar, had bust
ness ont Of togn last Sandy.
sewiog done call on Miss Alice Coraer
at her old home Ia jasper. 1871
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Goodpasture wcr here from Columbus
over Sunday visiting with friends.
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20 10 hoy NeIiS 10 ouF N"'cnes "iQ
Miss Lucretn hiii is enjoying a week
vacation from her duties at the Camp
---------------------------
Collars, pads. gig saddle pads, and all
B. p. Major. and wifi. vo,, til. guest,
The Jasper news., 1907-05-23

All kinds of repair work at Whitesel's
shop. 3-7-tf
Get a straw hat of Add Joyce, the
clothier. 3-2l-tf
Base Ball goods at Wolf udw. 4.1Sf
Butter and eggs taken in trade at
highest market price at Strattons. 3,7f
Straw hats-all kinds and styles at r.
L. Roberts & Son. 4-4.tf
Buy your fencing OF The Wolf Hdw.
Co. 4.18.f
Flour Feed and Coal i'm amy
quantity. jasper Elevator. 3.7f
Dir. Hendricks reports Il II pound boy
bern to Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jones of
this city this morning.
Hammociss at the Wolf Hdw. Co. at
wholesale prices. 4-l3f
Take your watches and jcwelry TO be
repaired 10 Roy Wells, at the old stand,
Jasper Racket, Work guaranteed. 2Jf
B-iU-buy that set of single harness
see Wof lidw. Go. 1871
DR.. II, 4, Johnson, Of Lamar, veter-
mary surgeon, viii be at Wards livery
hmm On EriLnN and Saturday OF cnch
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-24
COL. GEO, A. MERCER
DIES AT SAVANNAH
PreSt. of Board of EduCa=
ton For Is Years.

SAVANNAH, GA, October %
(SpeciaD Col George A. Mercer,
President of the Board of Education,
died at 1890 o'clock this afternoon
of congestion. His illness was OF
short duration and the news of his
death came unexpectedly.
Col. Mercer was u years of age and
was one of the first citizens of Saw
annah, where he was born and lived
his whole life. He entered upon the
practice of law before the civil war,
and when the war came nhe enter
ed the Confederate service as a cor
poral in the Republican Blues. At
ter the war was over he returned to
the practice of law. He was chosen
captain of the reorganized Blues and
was later colonel of the First regi-
ment. He served two terms in the
legislature For nearly twenty-five
years he was President of the City
Board of Education. He is survived
by five children.