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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
TO RUSH IN COTTON
FAST AS POSSIBLE
Farmers Will Be Picking
This Week
HUNDRED NEW BALES EXPECTED
Unless Rain Delays the WOrk-Farm.
GrS Will Get Cotton to Market
While Price Are Still at
the Highest.
HUNDRED NEW BALES EXPECTED

Mr.. Wardlaw Num-, one of Sum-
ter's most successful planters, with
a handsome plantation home at Hun
tington, was in the city yesterday.
Farmers in the Fifteenth, Mr.. Num-
said, would be busy picking cotton
this week, unless the rain interior
ed.
On his own farm, he stated, he ex-
pected to pick and market several
bales by Saturday.
Throughout that rich section of
the country the cotton is opening
rapidly, and upon nearly all planta-
lions the picking season was formally
ushered in this week.
Farmers, as a rule, like to keep
up with cotton as it opens, and more
particularly at this time when prices
are most inviting. All the new bales
sold in Americas to date have brought
from II to Is Ia cents, with Is cents
paid for the first bale.
Mr.. Num- thinks that even at II
cents for cotton the farmers can get
along very comfortably. Last year
he sold his crop of one hundred bales
in a lot, at the highest price of the
season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
$1OO REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medicinal fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials. Address:
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
Men Past Sixty In Danger.

More than half of mankind over
sixty years of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disorders, usually en-
largement of PROSTATE glands. This
is both painful and dangerous, and
Foley's Kidney Cure should be taken
at the first sign of danger, as it cor
reefs Irregularities and has cured
many old men of this disease. Mr..
Rodney Burnett, Rockport, Mo-, says;
81 suffered with enlarged PROSTATE
gland and kidney trouble for years
and after taking two bottles of Fol-
ey's Kidney Cure feel better than
I have for twenty years, although I
am now 81 years old" Sold by all
druggists. I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
GROCERS ARE GLAD
LAW is DELAYED
October lst Is Given Them to
Clear Shelves

The grocery merchants, as we'll as
all dealers in foodstuffs, are pleased
with the recent order of the Depart
ment of Agriculture extending the
time for the operation of the pure
food law to October l.
This extension of time is allowed
to give all an opportunity of dispos-
ing of stocks of goods on hand that
fail to come up to the requirements
of the pure food law.
There are a number of merchants
who do not understand the law, and
it is not the desire of the department
to work unnecessary hardships
The department, it is understood,
will soon mail to those wanting them,
some literature that will fully ex-
plain not only the operation of the
law, but giving other information as
to the purchase of stocks that will
be of benefit!
After October l, the law will be
rigidly enforced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scien-
lists are unanimous in the conclu-
sion that the generally accepted linn
itation of the human life is many
years below that attainment possible
with the advanced knowledge of
which the race is now possessed. The
critical period, that determines its
duration, seems to be between go
and go; the proper care of the body
during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged; carelessness then be-
ing fatal to longevity. Natures best
helper after so is Electric Bitters,
the scientific tonic medicine that revi-
talizes every organ of the body. Guar
anteed by Eldridge Drug Co. soc.
lin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
BOOZE CLUBS BY SCORE
GOING TO SPRING UP
Locker Tax is Wholly
Pleasing
HUNDREDS OF PROHIBITION BARS
viii Take the Place of the Thirst
ParIOrS Now in EXiStenCe.-Seab
Wright'S Bill Turned the
Trick Very Neatly,

Americas is going to have her
"Dewdrop Society" not one, but
many, and the cit who loves his
nip is still thanking Seab Wright for
thus neatly turning the trick and find
ing the pleasing way that will per-
nit them to get the oil of joy con
veniently.
''Dewdrop Clubs" will be numerous
in every town in the state.
AS an amendment to Wrights bill
placing a tax of $500 on locker" club
the Legislature put the tax at $500.
This figure will be wholly satisfactory
to the Developers"
So elated are they at the considera-
ton shown them that it is suggest
ed that the Dewdrop Clubs install Il
lifc-sized statue of their godfather
standing "ampant and be4 irs alott
a bunch of grapes, la the gal in
the foulIta n"
This would be a neat and suitable
recognition of the valiant services
thus rendered.
And the clubs" are going to be
immensely popular, starting January
LIST with a great membership. The
locker" will do the business.
One feature of its popularity is
thus set forth by a saloon man
The club is organized, and each
of the 100 or 500 members has his
favorite brand of hair oil, in his
locker. The club is open at all hours,
day and night; no limit. There's no
law against selling members a lit
tie sugar or ice water, is there?
I'VE elect you a member of the
club. You pay your initiation fee,
which by a remarkable coincidence is
the price of that bottle in your lock-
er.
You, as a member of the club, can
drop in at any time and get your
drink. By the time your bottle is
finished you will be called upon to
pay your dues, and by another re-
markable coincidence the amount OF
dues will be the same as the cost
of another bottle.
Nov, is that against the law? We
pay the license to run lockers. We
run lockers.
''Of course the members must cut
out the mixed drinks OF course the
highball will still roll because we can
furnish settler for consideration, OF
we can sell a bottle of lemon soda
for brandy and soda.
But the mint-julep is gone. Now
that's a shame. Just to think OF
that time-honored institution, the
mint julep, that came to us from the
first families of Virginia, having to
be banished and replaced with straight
drinks of old rye!"
And this generous action upon the
part Of the Legislature let's in negro
clubs as we'll There will be plenty
of both, but they will not be saloons,
vile things that they are, paying taxes
to the city and state. They will be
the new idea "Dewdrop Clubs
But the Legislature knew what it
was doing, good boys they were, and
this is what they did. OF course the
Club" will be naughty thing and
the boys should cut it out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
DOWN CAME SHED
THAT is, ONE SHED
Pulled Down Well Within The
Time Limit.

Before the days of grace allowed by
the city council had expired, the ow-
ners of the old shed next the water
tower pulled it down yesterday morn
ing. But down at the Minis corner
there was nothing doing about that
time. This old shed likewise has been
put on the ten days to pull down" list
but like Gibralter it stands, along with
the dozen old hulks on Cotton ave-
nue., that continue to mar the land
scape oft that romantic boulevard. And
yet some citizens wonder why the ave-
nue. sheds remain when the others
have been torn away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
GOING TO NEW YORK
UPON A VACATION
Taking in Iimburg Show En-
Route There.

Judge Charles r. Crisp and Solici-
tor Zach Childers of the City Court
of Americas, are going to Gotham to-
day for a respite of two weeks before
entering upon the next grind of the
judicial mill; They will stop at
jamestown en- route, going from that
holdup point to New York by ship.
Col. Childers feels confident that New
York is most too far from Americas
ever to amount to much, but as a
member of the high council here he
may give them a few tips upon how
to make a town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under a positive guarantee to cure
constipation, sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form of indigestion
If it fails, the manufacturers refund
your money. What more can any one
do. Sold by all druggists. I'M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
Re-Opening OF Miss Bells School.

Miss Bells Pinao-forte school be-
gins its. fall term, Monday, September
2.
All wishing to enter pupils will
please do so at once to facilitate grad
ing.
Miss Bell returns home Friday, Aug
ust 23rd, and until the opening of
the school may be seen at her home
on Forrest street. scott
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
PENSION PAYMENTS
MADE QUARTERLY
Senator Stapleton's Bill Passes
The House.

As the result of bill introduced in
the Senate by Senator James r.
Stapleton of Webster county, all Con-
federate pensions amounting to more
than $50 year shall be paid quarter
ly, on March /, June 1, September 1
and December /, instead of annually,
as at present. The passage of this
bill will be of great benefit to the
pensioners, who will now get their
money every quarter, instead Of an
nually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Miss Ethel Broadfield of Hunting
ton, was fair visitor in Americas
yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. w. A. Jeter left Sunday for
Tallahassee, Fla, where she was call
ed by the illness of her daughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Charles E. Black is spending
several days in Columbus the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Germany
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. S. A. Daniels is the guest Of
Mrs, A. c. Brannen in Montezuma for
several days,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr. ]. E. Battle of Columbus, was
among other visitors coming to
Americas yesterday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr. ]. B. Fitzgerald Of omaha is
spending a day in Americas, his
home for many years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

"Ever-Ready" the best $500 razor
made. See them at Bells, the jewell
err.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Harry Hanna and little daugh
ter, of Harmon, N. c., are. visiting her
sister, Mrs. c. R. Whitley, on Taylor
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr. Carl Ansley, who has been in
the West for several months, has re-
turned to his home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Perry left yes
terday again for White Springs,
Fla, to spend several days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Miss Mamie Ruth Harris of Lees
burg is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Harris on Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. Edwin Porter arrived yesterday
from Charleston, and will be in Am
CIRCUS during the cotton season, repre-
senting j. b. Hoist & Co
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Lille r. Farnum of Cuthbert,
returned yesterday from a visit in
Forsyth and is again the guest of
Mrs. A. C. Bivins for a few days be-
fore returning home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

D. B. Beslock registered from
Fayetteville yesterday among the
guests of The Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. d. c. Jones came up from
Rift yesterday, having important bust
ness in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

A woman may talk about her late
husband without being a widow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

See that new line of gold Shell
bracelets at Bells, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Arthur Rylander and Miss
Matte Rylander have safely reached
Milton-on the Hudson-after a very
delightful trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Representatives James Taylor and
w. W. Dykes have returned home
from the Legislative session
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ware and sister,
Miss Hattie Christie, returned yester-
day from Montgomery where they
spent Sunday pleasantly
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Miss Corinne Stills and brother,
Fred Stills, returned yesterday from
a visit of month to relatives in
south Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL LIFE
BrevitieS That Tell of Movements of Americas
Folk sand Friends
News Items of City Life That Are COniCed Briefly for Busy
Readers.

Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Mr. D. C. Jones came up from
Rift yesterday, having important bust
ness in the city.
D B. Beslock registered from
Fayetteville yesterday among the
guests of The Windsor.
Mr.. Carl Ansley, who has been in
the West for several months, has re-
turned to his home here
Mr.. ]. B. Fitzgerald Of omaha is
spending a day in Americas, his
home for many years.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Perry left yes
terday again for White Springs,
Fla, to spend several days.
Miss Mamie Ruth Harris of Lees
burg is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Harris on Church street.
Representatives James Taylor and
W. w. Dykes have returned home
from the Legislative session.
Misses Annie Lou and Eva Webb of
Sumter, are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
James Webb at their home here.
Mr. Charles NJ Council returned
home yesterday, after having spent
two weeks very pleasantly at Tate
Springs, Tenn.
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Campbell are
visitors in Americas, guests of DR..
and Mrs. Evan T. Mathis at their
home on Lee street.
Mr. George w. Bacot returned yes
terday from Newport News, where
Mrs. Bascot and little daughters are
spending the summer.
Mr.. l. Brown Small left yesterday
for Live Oak Fla, upon a visit, and
will also stop with his brother, Bert
ram Small, in Valdosta returning.
Mrs. w. Hooks Burkhalter of Val
dosta, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. d.
c. N. Burkhalter, at their home on
Jackson street, arriving yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Misses Annie Lou and Eva Webb of
Sumter, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Webb at their home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Miss Lizzie Schroeder leaves to-
morrow for Colorado, and will spend
several months in that genial and
healthful climate
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. Charles NJ. Council returned
home yesterday, after having spent
two weeks very pleasantly at Tate
Springs, Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. l. Brown Small left yesterday
for Live Oak, Fla, upon a visit, and
will also stop with his brother, Bert
ram Small, in Valdosta returning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. w. Hooks Burkhalter of Val
dosta, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
c. N. Burkhalter, at their home on
Jackson street, arriving yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Campbell are
visitors in Americas, guests of Dr.
and Mrs. Evan T. Mathis at their
home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mr.. George w. Bacot returned yes
terday from Newport News, where
Mrs. Bascot and little daughters are
spending the summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-20

Mrs. S. A. Daniels is the guest Of
Mrs. A. c. Brannen in Montezuma for
several days,
Miss Ethel Broadfield of Hunting
ton, was a fair visitor in Americas
yesterday morning.
Mrs. Charles E. Black is spending
several days in Columbus the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Germany
Mrs. W. A. Jeter left Sunday for
Tallahassee, Fla, where she was call
ed by the illness of her daughter
Mr.. ]. E. Battle of Columbus, was
among other visitors coming to
Americas yesterday on business.
Mrs. Harry Hanna and little daugh
ter, of Harmon, N. c., are visiting her
sister, Mrs. C. R. Whitley, on Taylor
street
Mrs. Arthur Rylander and Miss
Matte Rylander have safely reached
Milton-on the Hudson-after a very
delightful trip.
Miss Corinne Stills and brother,
Fred Stills, returned yesterday from
visit of a month to relatives in
south Georgia.
Miss Lizzie Schroeder leaves to-
morrow for Colorado, and will spend
several months in that genial and
healthful climate.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ware and sister
Miss Hattie Christie, returned yester
day from Montgomery where they
spent Sunday pleasantly
Mr.. Edwin Porter arrived yesterday
from Charleston, and will be in Am
CIRCUS during the cotton season, repre-
senting ]. b. Hoist & Co.
Mrs. Lille r. Farnum of Cuthbert
returned yesterday from visit in
Forsyth and is again the guest of
Mrs. A. c. Bivins for a few days be-
fore returning home.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-03
TO- INDUCE SETTLEMENT.

The VIII A, Miller Land and I'M
migration Coz who have Just pur-
chased the Elliott ranch just cast of
Amarillo, are starting out to induce
settlement Of the Amarillo country
in earnest. They want lands near
Amarillo at the lowest prices In Or
der to he able TO sell at proper fig
urcs TO the actual settler,
The company proposes to sell It's
lands at 81 per acre lower TO the
man who will improve and work the
land. They furthermore will induce
our hardware and other merchants
to give a substantial premium TO ey-
cry new farmer who settles in the
vicinity OF Amarillo,
In this laudatory movement the
company asks and should receive. the
hearty cooperation and encourage
mcnt OF every real estate dealer, MGR
chant and citizen of Amarillo, We
cannot fail 10 recognize the fact That
our crying need is more farmers, No
labor, pains or expense should he
spared to get them,
Tho country around Amarillo Is rs
well adapted 10 successful farming
as any portion of tho Panhandle,
Practical demonstrations OF this fact
arc made by every one OF the few
farmers now operating around u.s.
But We must have the united effort
OF all our immigration workers ia
accomplish tho desired result, Put
aside differences, proiudices, jealous
les and MISUNDERSTANDING and con
Jointly the great work can and will
be done.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-03
WHAT IS THE S0IL7
Extent Of This Precious but Limited
Surface Material.

ENtent 81 inns Frec'ous wv Gln'NVu
Surface Material.
II you we're asked 10 name the most
important of mineral substances, you
would doubtless hesitate for moment
and weigh the respective merits OF
coal iron and the precious metals.
Only after some consideration prob
ably would It occur TO you that these
highly useful substances have insig-
nifcant value as compared with that
familiar mixture Of ground up min
erals which we call the soil.
Man could make shift 10 live and
even in measure TO progress with
out glass or cement or metals hut his
very life depends upon the little flm
Of triturated rock that Is spread over
the surface of the globe in the form
Of earth The constituents OF this are
metamorphospd into the substance OF
plants and ultimately into the tissues
Of man himself.
Properly to understand the matter,
however, II must be comprehended
that the soil is no important part OF
the earth's structure, except from a
strictly human standpoint, At best 1t
IL only n little film Of material frayed
of from the Jacket called the earths
crust. To giant of such size that
the earth were TO him what an apple
Is to us the soil would be no moro
than the bloom on the peach,
With his handkerchief he could wipe
of the films OF water that we call
oceans, like so much dew. and polish
off the soil as we rub the bloom from
an apple, clear down to the rock foun'
dations, without changing appreciably
the size or the weight of his toy.
TO scrape away the entire crust oil
the earth $50 far as known to u.s.
would be but to remove an infnitesi
NAL shell, and the total bulk Of air and
oceans aggregates only Z per cent
of that shell Yet the oceans cover
three.hfths Of the earth's surface and
as measured in human terms, are some
miles In depth. How, then, shall We
estimate the insignif1cance Of thai
little powderng Of soil, only a few
feet in thickness, that is busted oyel
the remaining two-hfths OF the earth
crust,--Appleton's.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-03

said above described land cannot be
found and are unknown
And, Whereas, tho Honorable
Sam Merrill, County judge Of Potter
county, Texas, on said day appointed
the undersigned as board Of com
missioncrs 10 hear and pass upon
said petition and assess the damages
on account OF such condemnation as
provided by law In Title % OF the
Revised statutes OF this state, and
Whereas, We have taken and sub
scribed the oath required by law for
such commissioners,
Now, therefore, YOU are hereby
commanded to summon the said un.
known owners OF said described
land to be and appear before the UNI
dcrsigned as such commissioners on
tho 10th day OF october, 1907 at the
court house in Amarillo, Potter
county, Texas, tho same being the
time and place selected when and
where tho same will be heard Said
petition is styled tho Southern Kansas
Railway Company, OF Texas, vs.. UN-
KNOWN OWNERS and being mum.
bcred on the civil docket Of said
court No. 667.
You arc hereby commanded to
summon said unknown owners as
above directed by causing a true copy
Of this notice TO he pub
lshcd in some newspaper pub
lishcd In your county, II there be
any newspaper published therein, but
II not, then in any newspaper pub
lishod in the judicial district whore
this suit is pending, once in each
week for four consecutive weeks pro-
yious to the return day thereof.
Herein fall not but have YOU no.
fore said commissioners on tho said
day Of September. 1907 this writ
with your return thereon showing
how you have executed tho same.
CHAS. GREEN,
l.. A. WELLS,
W, A. CROSSETT
Commissioners
VIC hereby certify that this notice
Is a true and correct copy Of tho orr
enal notice In said matter,
This 18th day Of Sept, 1907,
CHAS. GREEN,
J.. A. WELLS,
W. A. CRosSETT.
Commissioners
, The state OF Texas, County OF Potter
b, This Is to certify that this motto,
Is true and correct copy Of the orr
ginal notice In said cause herein
This nth day OF September, 1907
J. T.. HUGHES,
'' Sheriff Potter County