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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Examination for Marine gnaineer

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an examina-
ton on November q. 1907. to secure
.elieibles from which 10 make cortiii.
cation to fill a vacancy In the position
of engineer on the customs launch
at This port at $50 per month. The
examination will be held in this city
and the applicants must be licensed
engineers and must be not less than
y years old or moe than 80 years
old
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
sues Telearaph comnanx.

Mr.. Guy o. Mason, through his at
torney. Captain c. C. Berkeley. yester-
day ente ed suit in the clerks office
of the Corporation Court against the
Western Union Telegraph Company
for 5000 damages. The suit grows ont
of the alleged failure of the telegraph
company TO deliver telegram
promptly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
CAUGHT BY THE GRIP
RELEASED. BY PERU INA
La Grippe is Epidemic Caiarrl,.
TME alsoasO now Known as grin

THE disease now known as 'griI
! used to hc called innncnza.'
livery closely rcsem bles "A cold. but 1
moro tenacious In It's hold unon I'm,
system and produces moro profound tis
tnrhanccs.
GRIP 10 IN reality epidemic catarrh
When 1T once begins it spreads over IN,
country worry rapidly.
People do not catch the grip from cncl
other, but each one catches IL from ,ht
atmosphere.
most Effective Medicine Ever Tried
for La Grippe"
Robt. j.. Madison. a. NJ, Principal OF
cniiowhec High School, Painter, y. c.,
Is chairman OF the jackson County
Board OF Education.
He ia writer OF occasional verse and
mas contr butcd To number OF leadin,,
papers and maenzinos,- rcligious, odli-
cational and secular.
In speaking OF Peruna, Mr.. Madison
says:
81 am hardly ever without Pcruna I'm
my home. Its tho most effective mcdi.
cine that hayc ever tried for In grippe.
ut also cured my wifo OF nasal en-.
tnrrh. Her condition atepnc timo was
such that shc could not Mt night breathe
through her nostrils.
IN consequence, an innamed condl.
ton OF The throat was brought about.
getting worse and worsc and Welding
to no remedy until Pcruna was tried y
Healthy Mucous Membranes.
Thoso who ARE fortunate enough Ia
have perfectly healthy mucous mem
hrancs ordinarily do not catch tho grin.
Tho mucous membranes lining The
nose, throat and lungs, when i'm n
normal state, are an encctual barrier
against the invasion OF grip.
But, II there happens to be the slight
est catarrhal arrangement of The
mucous membranes, then the victim be-
comes an castor prey 10 tho grip.
THIS In part explains why some poo.
pie get the grip. while others do not.
The rational thing to do is 60 lscop the
system FREQ from catarrh. In ATTEMPT
Ing 70 do this most people have found
Pcruna TO be invaluable.
Systemic Catarrh, the Result of La
Grippe. Pc-ru-na Receives Credit
for Present Good Health.
Mrs. Jennie w. Gilmore, BOX "A. |
White Oak, Ind. Ter, formerly House.
keeper for Indiana Reform School for
Boys, writes:
six years ago had In grippe, which
was followed by systemic catarrh.
"rhc only thing used WINS pcruna
and Manalin, and fave been in better
health the last three years than for
yeara before.
"lgiye peruna NIL tho credit for NV
good health"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Larceny CHARGED.

Isaac Page, negro, was arrested
at Warwick avenue and ,Twenty-iifth
street yesterday evening by Patrol.
man Giddings on the charge of lar
ceny. 1t is alleged that the negro
stole pair of shoes from negro
named Charles Truitt. The prisoner
was locked up at the station house
10 await hearing before Justice
Brown in the police court this morn.
ing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
In Need Of Readino Matter.

The Sailors Rest is badly In need
OF reading natter Superintendent
John Golden sas that he can use old
DOCKS, magazines or any other kind
oil reading matter ind that 1c will be
siad to call II any hnc will notify him
ny phone. Old clothing and shoes
also can be used 10 good advantage
at the Rest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
coIumbine out of poek.

The American steam Yacht Column
hine was iioaied ont OF dry dock No
l. at the shipyard. yesterday morning
after having had new propeller in
stalled. The vessel arrived here last
Monday from Wilmington. n. c., with
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Young Woman Charged With Muir.
der Out on Bond Of $500.
Case GOES TO THE GRAND JURY
Evidence Indicates That Accused Kill
ed Her Baby by Nesec. Even il
Violence Was Not used-Husband
Stands by the Woman

With the charge of murder still
pending against her. Mrs. Mamie Il.
l'akcr is free from custody. bond
| OF $500 having been given for her ND.
pearance before the grand Jury dur.
ing the next term of the corporation
court. Police Justice Brown Yesterday
held the woman FOR the grand jurv
but said that he did not believe Mrs.
taker had acted with criminal In.
tent and that he would release her
on a small bond for her appearance
me prisoner was kept in tho orficc
joi the city jail by Jailer Mcsslck un.
I'll 4 o'clock in che afternoon when
Justice II. y. SemmcS, having hcen
ue signatod 10 act in the absencc of
Justice brown, admitted her to bail.
win MIR. G. w. Burcher MS security.
Woman III in Court.
Mrs. Baker, who had been guarded
BY Officers Mt her home, 3l2 Forty.
hflh street. since October 2S when
lie murder is alleged TO have been
committed, was brought to the police
court Yesterday morning In car,i.
age. She Was very weak and before
the hearing was over became SO merry.
Gus that II was necessary To take
her from the court room.
-Four Witnesses were examined. DIR
y. X. Gary. the coroner: DR. c. s.
BUTTS. the physician who was called
to attend Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Charles
Baker sister in law OF the accused
and n. Baker, the prisoners hus.
band.
Full. Developed Baby.
The physicians testified that tho
baby which is alleged TO have been
murdered was n fully developed male
child. Neither could say that the child
had hreathed and we're unable to
state whether or no; life was extinct
before the attempt to force the body
into the sewer pipe. Mrs. Charles Ia.
ker told of finding the prisoner In tho
bathroom and of the attempts to dis.
pose OF the body. Dr. Butts stated
that the woman was In state oil
frenzy and seemed only 10 think OIL
Keeping the facts from her family:
she offered the physician $40 to get
rid of the body. No marks OF violence
could be found on the chld'body.
The prisoners husband swore tSp,l
he was iGnerdnt on his wife's condi.
ton until after the child was horn
Baker and his wife were martial
about two months ago Mt the Iattcr's
home near Wesar, y. c.. and camel
here ut once to make their home IN. |
ker says he Is going to stand by bis
wife through tho trouble
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08

The oil tank. Captain a. f. Lucas
which left this port last month for
London with Standard Oil barge No
70 In tow, left London "Wednesday on
the return tip 70 the United States
inc steamer and ba.gc loaded cargoes
oil oil at Sabine Pass early In October
and before starting across the Allan
tic they came here SO that the steam
er could load fuel coal for the Journey.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Fed FoR 100000
one Fn .. [. Roper Lumber Com.
pafAdmltted to Record Here.

v ''S' 6
A q of the deed of trust given
by thIohn l.. Roper Lumber com.
oany Norfolk, TO the Manhattan
Trusbmpnny of New York. in No
vemh 1906. was filed for record
with hrk of the Courts Harry n
Holt Fterday. The deed conveys the
prop{ Of the company in trust to
the York concern to secure the
payH Of S10.0O0.00O which the yir.
giniPncern borrowed.
Afish the deed was given more
thallyear ago 1t was only fled for
recd in Norfolk county. The law
reqfs that the deed shall be admit.
ted record in each county in which
thcfpany has property holdings.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Broke Collar Bone.

Dispatches from Richmond yester-
day state that Mr.. h. w. Sinclair OF
this city, was the victim OF remark.
able accident Wednesday night when
he slipped and fell iii walking across
the floor Of the Davis hotel. Richmond
and broke his collar bone. DIR. HInch
man of Richmond, was called to at
tend the injured man and Mr.. Sin
clair is now at the Davis hotel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Here With lmnorts

Tho British steamer Almora. of the
Donaldson line, arrived In port yester.
day afternoon from Glasgow via Nor.
folk with n small cargo of imports
which she is discharging at Chesa-
peakc & Ohio pier No. s. The vessel
will load part cargo OF miscellaneous
exports here and then sail for Clas-
gov.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08

We do all kinds of commercial
printing. and at prices that are con
sistent with good work. Small orders
given the same carefu! attention AZ
the large ones. Promptness Ia one
OF our characteristics. WARWICK
PRINTING CO., INC. l02G.tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08

The British steamer birmingham
captain Hey, sailed yesterday for Lon.
don, via Norfolk, with Il pa;t cargo of
miscellaneous exports loaded at this
port. She Will complete her cargo al
Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Marine N,atns.

Ihe Seaboard Transportation Com,
p"ny tug, Covington. left the shin
!u.d yeste'day after undergoing re-
pairs TO her deck house, hull and
smoKesiack. The tug was damaged
IN collision here last Saturday with
'he schooner j. G. Strawlridge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
SHIPPING REPORT
Thursday. November z, 1907.

Arrived.
Scamer Almora (Br.), Turner, Glas-
gov via Norfolk-to United States
Shipping Company with imports.
Steamer Schaumberg (Ger). Ler-
che. Galyeston-to Chesapeake and
OHIO Coal ana Coke Company for
bunker coal.
Schooner Harold 3. Cousons, Will.
iams, Philadelphia-to c. C. Smith
ana Company, with anthracite coal.
Barge Felix ON Providence-to
chesapeake ana Ohio Coal and Coke
Company In ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Cleared.

Steamer Birmingham (Br), Hey.
Norfolk and London-Furness, Witty
and Company Ltd
Steamer Schaumberg (Ger), Ler-
che, Hamburg- Chesapeake and Ohio
Coal and Coke Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Sailed.

Steamer Birmingham (E), Hey.
Norfolk and London
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08

one blade Of her wheel broken. She
VIII SAL today for Portland. Me.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-08
Calendar for Todav.

sun rises ................. G:3G a. m.
Sun sets SOP d. IN.
High water 1920 q. M, ll:40 D. M.
Low water 1853 n. m, JAS d. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Useful, Christmas Gifts

more of them to be found here than in any other
store in Americus. Silks and wooden dress goods
of all kinds--for suits, skirts, waists-dam-
asks, towels, napkins, hosiery, gloves, under
wear, handkerchefs, ribbons laces and embrolder~
les, corsets. leather goods in bags, purses, suit
cases and travelling grips; trunks, carpets cur
tains, window shades, mems furnishings of all
kinds, mems clothing in suits, overcoats odd trous-
ers; boys suits Of course the ladies suits, skirts,
coats petcoats silk waists etc. ETC., has not been
forgotten and in fact we have worlds of every
thing you are likely to need in the way of weara-
bles, 70 rmen, women and children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Christmas Blanket Sale.

You'll find Blanket bargains here
that you can tie to. At no other
time can you spend your money to
such good advantage. The big, warm,
coy, comfortable sort. The wear-a-
lifetime sorts. Best Blanket invest
ment you ever made, if you buy now.
From $1.OO up to $3.50 pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Mems furnishings for Xmas Gifts.

In no section of our store has the
selections been more carefully made.
No section of the store is more
strongly fortified with heedful hints.
A nice Tie, a pair of Gloves, a Silk
Muffler, Sox, Handkerchiefs, Shirts,
Pajamas, Night Shirts, Overcoats or
a good Suit of Clothes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

ged the regular premium rate as fix
ed by the association of American un-
derwriters, based on so per cent of
actual value. This premium will be
credited to the city property insur-
ance fund and invested in State,
county, school and national interest
bearing bonds. 1t is expected that
eventually the city will be in a posi-
ton to depend wholly upon this fund
for insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Christmas Umbrellas.

A most notable feature of our
Christmas business will be the sell
ing of Umbrellas for gifts. Excellent
materials, distinctive styles of
handles and price modesty mark this
Christmas Umbrella outfit of ours.
Price ranging from Use to $500 each
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
ladies tailored Suits for Gifts.

The suits here they are perfectly
desirable in every way. Every suit is
of the present season, correct in ma
terial and faultless in design and
tailoring. They are of rich Broad
cloth, Fancy Striped Suitings, in Oh
i've, Brown and Gray Mixtures at
very low prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
CITY INSURES
OWN PROPERTY

KANSAS CITY, MO, Dec 10
(SpeciaD Comptroller Pearson is in
daily receipt of letters from mayors
and other officials OF cities throughout
the country asking for copies of the
ordinance recently passed by the
Kansas City council whereby the city
purposes to carry its own insurance
on all city property According to
the plan, each city department hav-
ing insurable property will be char
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Stylish Goats for Gifts.

Our Holiday stock of Women's
Outergarments is made up of just
the styles you are looking for. The
variety includes long, handsome Coats
of Broadcloth in Black, Tan, Castor
and Red There is also a collection
of very stylish short Coats of Black
Caracul Cloth all at very reasonable
prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Embroidered Linens

We opened on Friday last the SWEETEST line en-
broidered linens we have ever carried This
was an import order we placed many months ago
to excellent advantage and consists of table scarfs,
bureau scarfs, center pieces, small cloths, and
all the popular and much called for shapes.
Prices are marked very low and we will be glad
to show them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
MR.. AYCOCK is VERY
ILL AT DUBLIN

Lee Aycock, a former resident of
Americus, but for some time past a
citizen of Dublin, Ga, is very i'll
there and doubt IS entertained of his
recovery. A telegram received last
night by relatives here stated that he
was fast passing away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Holiday Sale of Fancy Linens.

1t is without doubt the best and
largest collection we have shown and
cannot fail being an suspicious oc-
casion. An investigation of our
Qualities and Prices" will bring
beneficial results to buyer and seller.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
The Holiday Handkerchief Sale. M

With double stock and prices ap-
pealing to your sense of prudence,
eur Christmas handkerchief business
should break all previous records
tPlain and Embroidered from sc to
soc each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Change In the Store

The temporary removal of our clothing depart
ment to the corner enables us to give greater space
to number of departments all over the store. 1t
relieves the congestion in measure all through
the aisIes, makes your shopping easy,
enables us to show great many things to bet
ter advantage everyway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Ladies' NeCkwear for Christmas.

This neckwear was all selected
with view to it's especial fitness for
a Christmas gift. You can make no
mistake here. FeatherBoas, Lace
Collars and Stocks, Japanese Turn
over Collars and Sets from 25c to$10
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

THIS STORE EXTENDS TO YOU A
CORDIAL CHRISTMAS GREETING

The holiday spirit pervadeS every nook and Granny of this
active store All Christendom celebrates this great annual
peasuTabIe anticipation by and old The giving of
another all features of the great Christmas festival The
Stores decked in its brightest garb everything displayed
the best advantage the whole place smile of cheerful
welcome We would suggest that you make your selections
early possible before the become broken by
doing you avoid the discomfort of the increasing
thrOngS as the time draws nearer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Roosevelt viii Boost Taft

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 10
(SpeciaD 1t is now believed that
Roosevelt will use every effort in be-
half of the candidacy of Taft Clark
Howell, editor of the Atlanta Consti-
tuition, in an interview says that
Hughes is the logical nominee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
We Are Selling

quantities of Skirts, Coats, Raincoats Pethcoats'
children's coats etc., etc. The stock is being re-
plenished from day to day and we expect to make
a record this mon greater than any we've ever
known Mnaihcent new coats and skirts Just re-
ceived and bought at prices which justify us in
turning loose thickIy at short margins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
We Invite You

to come and inspect our beautiful stock-every
department We promise not to bore you to buy.
1t will be our pleasure to show you and we will
make it to your interest everyway to do your
shopping here. AEhslsi RfA Ii. 2 IN -~.4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Son Shot Father

WINDER, GA, Dec. 13-(Spe-
ciaD Thompson, a promi-
nent farmer residing near here, was
shot today by his 13-year old son.
No particulars have been received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

AS usual you will find the lines of
holiday goods and toys large and
complete at Holidays book store.
R. S. Corbett of Nashville, was in
Americas yesterday and stopped at
the Windsor Hotel.
See our line of Christmas goods.
Ties, Suspenders, Gloves. S. L. Stills,
Successor to Stills & Schneider.
New selection ChriSty Pictures at
Bell, the jewelers..
Mr. G. E. Worsley came with others
from Columbus having business in
Americas yesterday.
e.. Sam Clay's in town. You can find
him at E. j. McGehee's. 11-28-1m
Handsome line of picture frames
just the thing for a Christmas pres
ent, can be seen at Fricker's.
Mark w. Gautt registered from
Atlanta yesterday among the arrivals
at the Hotel Windsor
We don't claim the earth, but we
are selling the jeWelry and other
Christmas presents, at Daniels, the
jeWeler.
See Bagley's buggies before you buy.
Special price to cash customers or
will sell on terms to suit customer. If.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Davis of Selma,
Ala, who have been visiting relatives
here, returned home yesterday.
See our great line of Chatting Dishes
before you buy. $500 to $500.
James Fricker & Bro.
You will find the prettiest display
of cut glass at money-saving prices
at Dodson's.
Mr.. Crawford Wheatley, who has
been in New York for the past two
weeks, will return home early next
week.
Shaving Sets, a very acceptable
present for men, big line, at Fricker'S.
See our umbrellas. No such line
ever shown in Americas. $500 to
$4,000. James Fricker & Bro.
Former Editor John F King, Of
Rochelle, now a fully developed and
successful commercial tourist, is in
the city today.
One certainly gets beautiful goods |
at little cost when they buy Japanese
China at Dodson's. The sugar and
creams at $3.50 a set are beauties.
The largest line of Brooches in
the city at Bell, the ieweler.
Miss Mary Niles of Marshallville,
came yesterday upon a visit to
Misses Florence yand Nellie Niles at |
their home here
Telephone G.! J. Clark, 3O3, if you
need good coal. He has it.
Exquisite designs in comb and /
brush, and comb, brush and mirror |
sets. sterling and fine silver plate, at
Fricker's.
Mr.. Walter Ben Hollis returned to
yesterday after visit |
to his mother, Mrs. Florence d.
Hollis, at her home on Taylor street,
Children's Golden Brown shoes just |
arrived at Catos. 1wk.
Idle bodies are generally busy |
For choice cut flowers of all kinds |
for Receptions, Weddings, Funerals,
etc., telephone, telegraph or write |
Idle Hour Nurseries, Macon, Geor-
gia. 1O-22-3m.
1t is never too late to mend-youT |
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14
Those Odds and Ends

in ladies suits, skirts, short jackets, and chldrens
coats have sold rapidly but we still have few
left You can buy school coat for your child
for less than half price, fine material, we'll made
lust lot to be cleared out
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

John Sharp Williams is a pretty
good rider, and he doesn't mind if
the Democratic donkey does buck a
Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

MRS. Walker Lane has returned to
Her home in Valdosta, after visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
Stallings, on Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

Some inexpensive gifts; soap
boxes soc to $1.00; Whist brooms SOC
to $1.O0; puff boxes, SOC to $3.50;
Hair Receivers 75c to $500 at Dod-
sons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

Fine harness carried in stock or
made to order at Bagley's; wholesale
and retail. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

Eyer-Ready Safety RazOrs, $1.OO, al
Bell, the ieweIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-14

Shaving Sets, very acceptable
present for men, big line, at Frickers.