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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
LARGE CROWD AT
THE TENT MEETING
Many Business Men Heard
Yesterdays Address
DID JESUS RISE FROM THE DEAD 4?
Simple and Convincing Talk on This
SubieCt..Mr. Fort Gives Reasons
Why Men Have Accepted the
SCripturdI Story of the Res.
direction.
DID JESUS RISE FROM THE DEAD d?

Another great audience assemble
in the tent by the Windsor Hote
yesterday afternoon, business beini
generally suspended for the hour
All united with spirit in the sing
ing of well known hymns, tn,
prayers were brief, and the address
by Rev. Allen Fort was one of tn,
most interesting he has yet de
livered.
Mr.. Forts topic was: "Dit
Jesus rise from the dead?"
The evidence in favor of an af
firmative reply was presented sue
cinctly and forcefully. Stress wa:
laid on the conviction that came tt
any unbiased mind from a study o
the scripturaI testimony that the
witnesses who testified as to the
resurrection had told the truth.
There was an utter absence o.
any proof of conspiracy on theil
part to perpetrate a fraud upon the
world, The internal evidence OF
their statements all bore out the
fact that each, in his own way, haG
told his own experience, what he
had himself seen as to the crucifiX-
ion of Christ and his appearance
among his friends three days after
his death,
The apostles had boldly, and at
the risk of their lives, preached the
resurrection of Christ. To do so
could bring them no pecuniary gain.
1t meant persecution, suffering, and
death.
There was absolutely no earthly
profit that could come to them from
concocting and adhering to such a
story. They were men taken from the
ranks of the lowly, men who were
not scholars, men who could not
embelish their accounts, so they each
gave his version with a simple di-
rectness that in itself stamps their
accounts as the whole truth.
The Christian faith, Mr. Fort de-
clared, hinged on Ethe resurrection.
If the resurrection of Christ did not
take place, then Christianity is a
deception, an illusion, and all of its
promises futile.
The crucifixion was of no avail
without the resurrection. On the
truthfulness of the resurrection the
whole grand structure of the Chris
tian faith has rested through all the
centuries.
The fact that great historians,
great Investigators, great thinkers,
men who would not have hesitated
to express disbelief, had been con-
vinced that the resurrection of
Christ was an established fact, es-
tablished as firmly as other histori-
cal facts, was referred to.
What the resurrection of Christ
meant to the individual was alluded
to briefly but with a forceful direct
ness that brought the truth home
to all hearers.
The meetings will be continued this
afternoon at o'clock, and tonight
at o'clock. 1t is hoped by those
in charge that the business men will
again close their offices and stores
during the afternoon service.
Last night the tent was again we'll
filled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
DRANK ICE WATER
WHILE TOO WARM
Negro Fireman On Seaboard
Thus Met Death.

Lee Cook, negro fireman on the
Seaboard Railway, died on the en-
gine yesterday morning as the train
speeded towards Americas from Mont
gomery. The weather was exceed
ingly warm, and Cook drank freely
from a bucket of ice water. Soon af-
ter he was seized with paroxym5 aud
it is quite possible that death was
the result of drinking too much wa
ter while overheated. The body was
brought to Americus, where Cook re-
sided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
LIVELY IN DAWSON
Politics in the Second Like the
Weather.

DAWSON. GA, August S.-The con-
gressional campaign has opened with
the announcement of Hon. Anderson
Roddenberry, of Thomasville, that
he will be in the race in opposition
to Judge James NJ, Griggs, of this
place, who will stand for reelection.
1t is currently rumored and comment
ed on by some of the papers in the
Pataula circuit, that Judge ]. A.
Lang, solicitor general of the cir
cult, will be opposed for reelection by
Judge b. T. Castellow, of Cuthbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
SUMTER'S FIRST BALE IN
Mr.. 6. Morgan fIdridge Marketed 1t on Yesterday
Had First Bale Last Year.

I The first bale of cotton of the
Sumter county crop of 1907, was
received late yesterday at the ware
house of Mr.. George Oliver, from the
plantation of Mr. G. Morgan Eldridge.
The bale weighed 4O2 pounds, and
it was classed as good middling and
was sold to Strauss & Co, of Saw
annah, at fifteen cents pound
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09

This was the third bale to be mar
keted in Georgia, and the first bale
outside of Dougherty county, two
bales having been received at AL
bany.
Last year Mr. Eldridge also mark
eted the first bale of the Sumter crop
His crop is in magnificent shape ant
the outlook is fine for a large croI
of good quality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
Americus, Ga.
REMOVAL SALE.

We will move to our handsome
new store in the Holiday building
on Lamar street opposite Windsor
Hotel about August 18th. Our buy.
ers leave for the eastern market July
3Ist. Just three more weeks to close
out our present stock. Everything
goes;nothing reserved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
EXTRA SESSION NOW LIKELY
General Assembly Will Be Unable to Complete Work
Before 1t.
Before 1t.

ATLANTA, August Stalk of an
extra session of the Legislature is
heard upon all sides today and it
really seems that Gov. Smith will
have to call the solons together again
if all of his proposed measures are
acted upon, and he declares that this
shall be done.
- Nam M4any important matters still re-
main to be taken up and if the
pledges of the Macon platform are
carried out, as the Governor insists
shall be done, there must be-, an
extra session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
chered for recognition.
Railway Clerks are Barred.

HuiiNuJ NAtAAS NV
The discovery was made today that
the Hall anti-pass bill has excluded
employees in the railway mail SER
vice, and trouble may be expected
unless under the provisions such
pass-holders are granted the priyi-
leges heretofore extended to them.
The Senate today refused to re-
consider the anti-lobbying bill.
0ciIla Wins Courthouse Fight.
The strenuous fight between Ocil-
Ia. end IrwinvilIe over the courthouse
site was (4a2,cided today by Senate
vote in favor of oci}la- The court
house is now located at Irwin7Itfts
and the struggle over the county
seat has been hotly contested.
The Senate passed seven~~ House
bills during todays session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
Cow Wanted.

Wanted fresh COW. Give breed,
when fresh, quantity of milk Ad-
dress ]. b., Times Recorder office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09

See that new line of gold Shell
bracelets at Bells, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
Income Bill Is Debated.

The entire time in the House to-
day was consumed in debate upon
the income tax bill Seab Wright
expresses dissatisfaction with the
anti-lobbying bill as passed, holding
that the measure is too badly but
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-08-09
House For Rent.

Four rooms, Brannan avenue,
Possession Aug. 18th. Apply to
Aft. GiA.S,,..... GiitA.S. II. ChloF'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
ENGROSSING CLERKS.
Those Who Will Work During Next
Legislature Selected

Appointments in the engrossing
department. for the coming session Of
the Legislature were announced by
Attorney General Lyon rs follows:
Miss Lucille Jenncrctt, Georgctwon;
Miss Julia Nixon, Aiken: Miss Mabel
llearon. HiShopvillc; Miss Ola Hunt
ley, Chcraw; Miss ,Dubos, Jones, CO.
lumbia; Mrs. Rose Patton Hokc,
Chester; Miss Pearl G. Holland,
Spart anbur": Miss Almcna Coleman,
New Market: Miss Carrie H. Simons,
CharltSton; Miss Mary Geo. Cher
ry, Seneca; Miss May Moorman,
Grccnvillc; Miss Sara Nicholson,
lidgcticld; Miss Annie Aiken, Green-
wood; Miss Eleanor Mcqueen. CO.
lumbla; Miss .Iani, G.. Grace, Cnar-
lesion: Miss Marie Long. Columbia:
Mr.. w. S. Wcrtz, Johnston: Miss
onir Martin. Anderson: Mrs. Jas.
Copcs. Spartanburg.
Mrs. Corrs. of Spartanhury, for
mrrly Miss Platte, Of Oran"cbury.
has for several sessions been the chief
clerk of the en"rossing department,
aai her rcappointmcm is due solely
to her efficient Ssrvir, and her abil-
ity. Mr.. Lewis w. Haskell. of Co.
lnmbla. will remain in charge Of the
department.
The appointments Of the clerks arc
made ny the attorney general and fine
! ten solicitors. and there were. as rsu-
al, very large numbcr nf applicants.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
LATIMER TO AID IN CAMPAIGN
South Carolinian Made a Member of
Democratic Committee.

Washington, December 23.-An-
nounccment has just been made that
Senator Latimcr will be member
Of the Democratic campaign congress
sional committee, on the part of the
senate, for the 1908 campaign. The
other members are Senators Taliafcr-
70, Of Florida; Clay, Of Georgia );
Stone, Of Missouri; Newlands, Of Ne
vada; Owen, Of Oklahoma: Taylor,
Of Tennessee; Culberson. Of Texas.
anI Martin, Of Virginia.
Democrats mere are hoping to
largely increase their number in both
house and scrate as the result Of the
nc"t election, and it is probable that
in the near future those members
y 70 have been cnosel from ,ha sem
ate will meet and on, .n> an activ,
CAMPAIGN.
In the house the Derro"l.,!:s arc t.
,',or:" n chairman early in January
Wien HE preliminary wa:x Of the
next compaign will begin.
p. Fl. M;G.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
TAFT RETURNS.
Brings Renewed Assurances of ia
pans Friendlines to the Unit
ed States.

New York, December 20.-Wm. II.
Taft. Secretary of War, returned to-
day from his trip around the world,
bringing renewed rcaSsurances of Ja~
pans friendlincss towards the United
States, but declining to say anything
with respect to the political situation
in this country. He said that he had
not been too long out Of intimate
touch with political affairs at home
to discuss them in any way. One Of
Mr.. Taft 5 intcrvicwers had The tenn
Gritty to ask:
"Well. Mr.. Secretary. tell us who
is your choice for president -
Amid general laughter, in which he
heartily joined. the secretary repli-
ed:
II guess will hav, to leave that
TO confcrcncc.'
MIR. Taft left for Washington on
the afternoon train. SAYING tnat ac-
cumulatcd matters in the war DEPART
menl would keep his nose TO the Off
rial grindStone for some time 10
come, and that the preparation Of his
special report on the Philippines,
which will be in book form. would
also require much of his time in the
near future.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
Queen Victoria's Courage.
Chicago Daily News.

Chicago Daily News.
In her recently published letters
Queen Victoria tells of he frs, at
tempt that was made on her life.
Writing to the King Of the Rclyians,
she gays: con rcturnin" from the
chapel on Sunday Albert was observ
ing how civil Inc people were and
then suddenly turacI to me and said
|: appeared to him as though ii man
had held oui Il pistol to the carriawc
ami that ii had nun" fire. Accord
m"iN when We came home he mem
toned il TO Col. Arbuthnot, who was
only |" tell il to Sir J. Graham and
sir Robert Peel. and have th. police
Instructed and nubnhv rSr No one.
however. who was with us. such rs
f""imrA, olc.. had seen anything at
all. Albert began to doubt what hc
believer he had strn.' But bow
was found who had seer the same
| thing and who had been standing closs
to the maa and had heard him NUT
ter, "Fool that 7 was not to fire."
1t was therefore arranged that The
Queen and the Prince should again
| d:lvc out. carefully and secretly
guarded, with view to arrcstinr
The man should he take ihc oppor-
lunity to make a further attempt.
The Queen continues: "Aftrr som,
consultation as nothing could
be done, We drove out--manv poiice-
men in plain clothes being disiribut-
ed in and about the parks and tn,
two eqnerries riding so close on each
side that they must have been hit if
anyone was; still the feeling Of look
ing out for such man was not 'dcs
plus agr'ablcs. However We drove
through the parks, up TO Hamp-
stead and back again. All was 50
quiet That we almost thought Of moth
lhg-~whrn. as we drove down Consti-
tuition hill, very fast we heard the
report Of Il pistol, but not at all loud,
so that had We Iot been on thr alert
W" should hardly have taken notice
Of il.
NV" saw the man seized by IL DO
lIrrman, next TO whom he was stand
! in" when he fired, but he did not
. stop. Col. Arbuthnot and two others
saw him take him, but We only heard
ne report (looliing both the other
way). We both felt very glad that
our drive had had The effect Of having
tn" man seized. Whether it was load
ed or not W. cannot yet tell. but W,
are again full Of gratitude to Urovi-
lcnrc for invariably protecting u.s."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
News From Excelsior.

Excelsior, December 23-.Wc had a
large crowd out at Sunday school
Sunday afternoon. After our school
was over We mad an interesting ser
mon preached by Rev. Ira S. Cald-
well. Mr.. Caldwell put in Il strong
plea for the Sabbath and how we
should spend Christmas. The sermon
throughout was fine and ought to 10
much good.
Mr.. Aumerlc Lorick. Of Columbia,
here to spend Christmas with the
home folks.
MIS-. Kate Odell, of near Whitmire.
is spcndiM" few of the holi lays
with her sister. Mrs. Crnmpion.
Mr.. George Richardson and family
have moved in their new home near
Prosperity.
Miss I.ora Mates will spend few
Of the holidays with her sister, Mrs.
Willie Blanton. OF Granitcvillc. S. G..
Prof, E. S. WertS. of Memphis,
Tenn. is visiting relatives in tais see
ton.
Miss Lucy Wheeler is up from Co.
lnmllia to spend Christmas with the
home folks.
There will be communion service a.
Mt. Pilgrim church n,xt Sunday
morning. The service to be conduct
ed by the Rev. O. B. Shcarouse.
Our school closed Friday afternoon
for Christmas with exercises in the
! afternoon. Quite large crowd gath
cred at the school house to enjoy rhc
exercises which consisted Of speeches
by the pupils of school. the school
house being nicely decorated for tine
| occasion.
| a fish pond was arranged in one
corner of the building and all pres
cnts were placed in this pond and on
being tiShed out and the name called
the owner wouhA 90 mp and receive
the present. all of the pupils receiv-
IN" presents. Santa Clans was also
on hand and as usual was liberal
hearted amongst The rnpils. We re-
!nra thanks to Miss Boulwara. the
t"Hrnrr for an invitation to be pres
rn'. hut circumstances wore Such we
conl'l not hc on hand The exercises
or thc afternoon were presided over
hv Prof. !. s. wheeler. snpcrintcnd-
. rAt Of education. Thus ended a pleas
ant AFTERNOON for the pupils and will
long he remembered by al present.
a pleasant Christmas io Thr Her
aid and News tvnos and REQ lcrS.
sienna.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
RAILWAY FACILITIES.
] Sumter Chamber of Commerce Fav-
ors Liberality Towards All
Transportation Companies.

BE it Resolved by the Sumter
chamber Of commerce, That we be-
lievc that the future increased pop
ulati"n, prosperity and wealth Of
South Carolina is largely dependent
on increased railway mileage and
facilities to take care of the con-
stantly increasing demands made up
on them by the growth Of the state,
and that II is encumbent upon every
good citizen to interest himself in
The matter as to the present need,
as we'll as to insure Il wider and full
lcr development Of the natural re-
sources of The state for the benefit
OF generations to come.
Further: TO insure increased Trans
portatlon facilities such as is neccS-
Sary for tie proper development of
this state, the necessity for consis-
tcAt handling of the transportation
problem is apparent.
BE further resolved: That this body
favorS the utmost libcralty on The
part OF lis state authorities towards
all transportation companies under
taking to provide transportation in
this state in conformity with our
state and national laws.
Further: That the interest OF South
Carolina can best be served by n pol
Iey of conservatism; that The esscn-
tlal need at This time is increased
and improved facilities and not 50
much reduction Of the revenues
such as We believe will tend to de-
stroy the present facilities rather
than increase their efficiency.
Further: That we are not in SYM
pathy with the almost hostile at:i-
tude assumed by the public in some
localities towards the railroad inter-
ests, nor 10 we favor drastic iceisla-
tlon as recently enacted in other
states, but Oh the contrary, we fav-
or fair and reasonable laws, fairly
and justly administered.
Further: That Il copy Of these res
'f'' '''' wv hotlt tNScN 10 Inc lion,
Donald Mckay Frost, chairman of
the legislative committee on rail
roads with the advice that the reso-
lutions carry ihc sentiment Of tn.
citizens of this city and county,
ur"in" that nc recommend TO our
next legislature such measures as
will tend to increase transportation
investments in this state
Fmnhcr: That a copy Of these re-
solutions be directed 10 each rep
rcSrntativc from Sumter county, al
s. The mavn.' Of each city in this
, state. as we'll - +" our city and coun
/" nrws:,",:rr. and Zoe News and
CLIricr "nh "Thr Statr' and all
nihc" .Ul n"W$napcrs, asking that
th'y give s%r,r a!; .,nSistcnt publ
ciit.
Signed,
II. j. McLaurin, Jr.
Attest:
f.. I. Reard0n, Sec.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24

Ioiluaill again renewed tlelf promise
and agreement to marry each other,
the same being evidenced by ring
which the defendant on that date
gave to the plaintiff, being simple
gold ring upon which the defendant
had engraved the following:
Nj. S. b. to p. II. l..
And thereafter The said promises
and agreements to SO marry were con-
tinued until on the said 9Th day of
October, 1905, the defendant promis-
ed again to marry the plaintiff on the
1st day Of August, 1906, the plain
tiff agreeing that on said date she
would marry the said defendant, and
said date was thcreupon finally aid
definitely fixed for the performance
Of the ceremony of marriage.
Fourth. That the plaintiff, confid-
ing in and relying upon the said co:l-
tract and agreement of the defendant
to marry her, as hereinbcfore set
forth, has always since remained
ready aAd willing, and now is ready
and willing to marry the said de-
fcndant
Fifth. That the defendant refuses
to marry the plaintiff, although a rea-
sonable time elapsed before this ac-
ton, and although she has repeated
ly since the 1st day of August, 1906,
requested him SO to do.
Sixth. That relying Oh said pro-
mise of the defendant to marry her
The plaintiff at the request of the de-
fendant abandoned her profession and
business, to-wit, that Of Il hotel keep
cr, which she i,ad heretofore follow
ed as a means of livelihood. gave up
her said profession and business and
sacrificed her property and interest
in order to become defendants 5 wife
as aforesaid.
Seventh. That the defendant mas,
notwithstanding his promise, so made
AMI acted upon by the plaintiff,
wantonly. recklessly and malioiously
refused to perform and comply with
the same, whereby plaintiff mas suf-
fcrcd great humiliation and mortitica-
ton. and has been compelled in coil
sequence off the wilful. wamton, reck-
less and malicious conduct of the
defendant and his failure to per-
form his contract and agreement.
Eighth That by The breach of
contract aforesaid in the manner
aforesaid. and by all the aforesaid
actions of the defendant, the plaintiff
has been demagcd in the sum Of one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
(*l50. 0.000)
Wherefore, the plaintiff prays
Judgment against the defendant in
the sum of one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars ($150,000) and the
ccsts Of This action.
Taited States of America. District of
South Carolina.
Personally appeared before me
Phcna II. Love, who being duly sworn,
says she is the plaintiff herein, ana
that she has read the foregoing COM
plaint and that the same is true of
her own knowledge.
Phena II. Love.
Sworn to before ME this 1T, lay
Of december, 1907
A. =. Tobias, Jr.
Notary Public, South Carolina.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
lStill achieving, still pursuing,
| Learn 10 labor and 10 wait. -

Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait -
Prof. +. S. Werts, of Memphis,
Tenn, was in town For day or two
last week.
Mr.. w. p. Harmon. Of Greenwood,
is visiting his SONS, {. NJ. and Geo.
this week.
DR.. r. b. Epting and dau"hter, of
Greenwood, visited doctors sister,
Mrs. Able, Sunday.
Prof. Werts returne dto Memphis
OH Sunday.
Very heavy rains have fallen here
since Saturday.
Program Christmas.
Services Grace Sunday school Dec.
25, 1907:
Voluntary. Glory i'll the highest,
cnoir.
Professional by school.
Prayer
Duet. Mrs. Kreps, Miss Kohn.
Recitation, Miss Julia Schumpert.
Song Carol sweetly today. lafan:
department.
Song. Happy Christmas time,
school.
Recitation. Miss Mary Wheeler.
Song. Peaceful rest. Master Geo.
Wise, --.-- Webster. Part Wise
Wacy Kreps.
Gift Exercise. Miss Eva Lester 5
class, with Offering song.
Song. Welcome. Mrs. Sineley and
Miss Jessie Mosclcy's classes.
Echo Song. Young girls Of school
Exercise by school. The earthly
life Of The Christmas King.
Quartetts. Silent night.
Closing song. Joy to tn, world.
Bendictio:l.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24
Attest:

f. I. Rcardon, Sec.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24

Alexander was sieainn for more
wHrlAe to conm1er.
"'Iove you cv"" tried destroying
confidence and then rebuilding it7"
thew asked.
Herewith the great man hastily
sought an easier job.-Ncw York Sun.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24

Teacher (aiter explaining thc
character Of the Phariscc) And
now what do We mean by "hypo-
crite'o
Pupii-~Pleasc, miss, man wot
says he is wot he isn't, but he amt.
Punch.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-24

PENDANT again renewed their promise
and agreement to marry each other,
the same being evidenced by Il ring
which the defendant on that date
gave to the plaintiff, being simple
gold ring upon which the defendant
had engraved the following:
Al G L. ID III
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
BURNING PITCH
CAUSED EXCITEMENT

At little after IL o'clock this fore
noon there was some excitement in
the neighborhood of the Daily News
office caused by the burning OF bar
rel of pitch in the alley next to the
Citizens Bank building.
! The fire department was called out
unnecessarily as the attendants who
were boiling the tar had the flaming
material almost out when the fire.
men arrived, which thoy did quickly.
The fire was caused by the boiling
over of some tar being prepared to
go on the roof of the Kennedy build
ing and was quickly extinguished by
the use of water and sand.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-21
Furnished by Meridian Private Wire
Company of Hattiesburg.
New York Cotton Markets.
New Orleans Cotton Markets.
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

By Meridian Private Wire Company.
New York, June 21.-The market
was DUR and heavy, active pressure
developed in/early trading caused by
the lower cables and good weather re-
ports. The report that at least 25,-
900 bales will be sold on the July
option Friday, 2Sth, with private ca
bles from Liverpool reporting small
er demand from the spinners, restrict
ed support in our market. The mar
ket has been narrow all day with few
trading features. Weather reports for
today and tomorrow continue favor
able. We do not look for any activ-
ity until after July 8, Government