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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02
BALLOON ASCENSION A SUCCESS
Made at Washington for Benefit Of
War Department.

The gigantic racing balloon, "Ameri-
ca" which assembled at Washington,
D. c., at 1 O'Clock in the afternoon,
landed about 4 o'clock near the Chelt-
enham, Maryland, reformatory, IS
miles east Of Washington, d. C. The
four members of the club who made
the ascension with a view to con-
vincing war department officials of
the practicability of ballooning for
the purpose of national defense, ex-
press themselves as highly pleased.
The aeronauts are preparing to ship
the balloon to New York.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02
Tom Johnson's Dauqhter 10 Wed.

Formal announcement has been
made Of the engagement Of Miss Eliza
beth, only daughter Of Mayor and Mrs.
Tom L. Johnson Of Cleveland, to Sig
ror Frederick Marian, a wealthy
Italian.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02
PROTECT THE PACIFIC COAST.
Reported Five Battleshlps to Be Lo-
Gated Soon-More Later.


Gated Soon-More Later.
II Is authoritatively. although IN
officially. reported in local naval
circles that the formation Of a strong
armored fleet on the Pacific coast
will be inaugurated by the dispatching
to San Francisco at an early date OF
the battleships Indiana and Iowa.
These two battleships will form the
nucleus Of the Pacific battleship
squadron, which will be further
strengthened by the addition OF the
new battleship Nebraska, now nearly
completed at Seattle, and the bat
tleships Wisconsin and Oregon,
which are now being extensively
overhauled at the Puget Sound naval
station. These FIVE battleships may
be REINFORCED during the next few
months by two more from the At
lantic.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02

San Francisco-E Hubacek.
leweler, was held up and robbed as
he was placing his stock in the safe
preparatory to closing. The thieves
secured diamonds and watches valued
at over $1,000.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02
BIG BATTLE IN HONDURAS.
Vague Messenger Is Received, olvin
No Details.

No Details.
City Of Mexico, Feb. 25.-Dr. e
Estuphinan, minister TO Mexico from
Salvador and Honduras. has received
the following vague message from
Honduras oficials
Nicaragua forces have invaded
Honduras Fierce battle ensued."
When the battle was fought, where
the encounter took place. and what
was the ultimate result Of the strug-
gle are left to conjecture. This is
the first word DR.. Estuphinan has re
ceived from Honduras for several
DAYS, although he has sent several
cahlegrams of inquiry. Details Of the
battle are hourly expected.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02
SPORTING NOTES.

Temaceo won the California derby
Saturday at Emeryville.
Joe Cans believes Jefries is the
greatest fighter the world ever knew
and that he can defeat any two men
in the ring today.
Percy Cove, who halls from Everett,
Wash, is one of the freaks of the
prize ring. He is feet 10 inches tall
and weighs lis pounds with ease.
America lost the international chess
match with the British team which
was finished Saturday. The score was
Az to 51s. Five games resulted in
draws.
Jack OBrien failed in his attempt
to put out three men Friday at Los
Angeles. Abdul, the Turk. fouled him
in the fifth round and the bout was
stopped
Freddie Weeks is making good in
Colorado and is figuring to be a good
match for Abe Attell. He recently
put out three men in three minutes
in Cripple Creek. He is a general
favorite in the Colorado mining city.
II. r. Fincke of New York, for two
years national squash champion, de-
feated G. H. Brooke of Philadelphia
in the finals of the national racquet
championship at the Racquet & Ten
mis- club SATURDAY,.
That Seattle is to be made the row.
ing center of the northwest was as
sured when the North Pacific Amateur
Oarsmen's association decided to name
one of the lakes near that city as
the permanent course for the annual
regattas of the organization.
Edinburgh-In the fourth football
match of the series played Saturday,
Scotland beat ireland Is to 3. AS
Scotland had beaten Wales, and Eng
land had been defeated by Ireland
and Wales, Scotland is bound to win
the trophy.
After 80 rounds of the fastest, clev-
crest, most aggressive and cleancut
lighting imaginable, Kid Scaler of Spo-
kane was given the decision at Helena
last Tuesday morning over Kid Ogles-
by or Helena, in contest scheduled to
go to the finish for the lightweight
championship Vf the northwest.
There was never an idle moment from
start to finish aud the issue was always
in doubt until the 31st round when,
after having worn his man out with
series of body blows, Scaler got in a
couple of punches 10 the head which
sent Oglesby through the ropes. He
was again knocked down just as the
gong sounded. Oglesby was on "Rrog-
gy" street good and proper, and it
looked as if he would be unable to
again face the music, but he did so and
astounded the crowd by landing twice
on Scaler's jaw, but Intellectually.
Scaler then went in to finish his man
and was beating him down. awaiting
chance for a knockout, when Ogles-
by s seconds jumped into the ring and
the referee awarded the fight to Scaler.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02
south Pole 70 Be sounht

A Belgian expedition to the south
pole Is now being organized in Brus-
sells
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02


The following is a schedule of the
games that will be played in Spokane
by the Northwestern Baseball league.
Butte at Spokane.
May p, 22, %, "a. 25. &c. August G,
T. 8, 8, 10 IL. September 10. IL. ~.
10, Ia and Is.
Tacoma at Spokane.
June 4, 3, Z, 8 and 9. August .27.
20, 20, 80, 81, September 1, and 8.
Vancouver at Spokane.
June H. IL, 13, IA. Is, 16. Septem-
Der 3, 4, 5, 8, z and g
Aberdeen at Spokane.
June IS, 10. 20, 21. %, 20. August 20,
2l, p, %, "a. 25.
Seattle at Spokane.
June 25. 26. p, 2s, % and 30. Aug
ust 1S. IA. Is. 16. II and is.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-03-02

The first iron steamship was bull
in 1880. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
CLOSING OF SMITHyILLE'S SCHOOL
Session Now Ending Has Been Ex-
CeIIent One.

The closing exercises of the Smith
vile High School began yesterday,
with an exhibition by the primary
grades last night and the higher grades
tonight which will end the school
term. This has been one of the most
successful years in the history of the
school, and the efficient teacher, Prof.
Blackman, Misses Mary Lizzie AnsIey
and Nettie Burton, deserve much credit
for their able management.
Mr.. Tilden Underwood of Monte
yuma, will soon lead to the altar, NJ iss
Mary Kate Cochran, one of Smith
ville's sweetest and most amiabl Q
young ladies.
The marriage will be a very quiet
one on account of the illness of the
brides mother, and will take place
early in June.
Mr.. j. D. Burton and family will
leave in short time for La Grange
where they will make their home.
Smithville regrets to lose this excellent
family. and the best wishes of their
many friends go with them to their
new home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
ELECTION OF TEACHERS TONIGHT
Important Meeting of Board of Ed.
cation.

The city board of education meets to-
night at the council chamber for i'm
portant BUSINESS, this being the annual
meeting of that body. The election of
teachers in all the public schools of the
city will be the most important feature
of the session, although it is appre-
hended that few if any chang es will be
made among those applying for re-
election. At this meeting it is quite
probable that some sugges tions will he
made relative to the new building or
buildings to be erected for the schools,
the city having recently provided the
sum Of SIS, 900 for this purpose. 1t is
possible that such building as is adopt
ed will be completed before the opening
of the next January term, if it can be
done within that time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
PEOPLE WHO COME
AND LEAVE TOWN.
THOSE WHO CAME YESTERDAY
And Those Who Went Away---Read
the List and See if Your Name
or Your Friends is There.

Hammocks, Tennis goods, base bal
goods and Fishing Tackles, large line
to select from at Holidays Book
Store.
Petite Miss Lucy Turpin has gone tC
Dawson upon visit to her aunt, Mrs
D. Flynn.
j. w. Reynolds registered from Co
lumbus yesterday among the guests o
The Windsor.
c. G. Carter is registered from Fitz-
gerald among several guests of the
Allen House.
N ISIS Lucille Sherlock returned home
Yesterday from pleasant visit of two
days in Macon.
Miss Jean Furlow of Atlanta, is Wis.,
iting her aunt, Mrs. L. H. Carter,at hel
home on Rees Park.
Mr.. Hal Lawson, a we'll known citi-
zen of Abbeville, was in Americas yes
terdaY morning.
Mrs. j. H. Randall, Jr., and Mrs. H.
I. Simpson of Smithville were visitors
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. E. Haygood of Montezuma
was in Americas yesterday morning,
coming upon business.
Mrs. c. A. Bryan, Misses Florence
and Marguerite Bryan of Fitzgerald,
are visiting in the city.
Miss Emily Read of Augusta, spent
yesterday with friends in Americas
while en- route to Cordele.
Mrs. t. r. Strange of Ellayille, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Zach Childers
at their home on Taylor Street.
Mrs. E. B. Hornady and Miss Hor-
nady, of Ellaville, are guests of Mrs.
Lucy Simmons, coming yesterday.
E. III. Smith of Birmingham and
Luke Cohen of Columbus were the
guests of the Allen House yesterday.
| Young Mr.. Macarthur came yes ter
day to round out quartette of yonng
firemen at the home ofChief w. P. Nc
Arthur
Mrs. Samuel Lee and sister, Miss
Carrie P. Bird, formerly of Americas
but now residing in Brunswick, are
visitors here.
Mr.. Dan Flynn came from Dawson
yesterday upon brief visit to his sis
ter, Mrs. George Turpin, Jr., who is i'll
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. A. t. Porter is spending severa
days very pleasantly in Eufaula with
her sister, Mrs. o. t. Roberts, while
attending Chautauqua.
The condition of Mrs. Charles San
born, seriously i'll from the effects of
an operation performed recently, was
much improved yesterday.
Mr.. George Riley, Jr., has returned
from Portsmouth Va, where he attend
ed the meeting of the National Cotton
seed Crushers Association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
STORY IS TOLD
IN A FEW LINES
THESE LITTLE TALES CUT SHORT
PenCiIed Paragraphs. Picked in Re-
PeregrindtiOnS and Boiled
Down To Four Lines.

For quality and right prices see Bell,
he Jeweler.
The city hospital is comfortably fill
ed with patients just now, fact which
proves this institution the great bless
ing that it is.
Americas has almost quit skating.
The craze was severe for time, but
has stopped almost as suddenly as the
Infection began.
Is there to be nothing doing this
week balletically? The Americas Giants
have their habits on and are ready to
meet all corners.
Sumter county already possessed all
other enterprises, and it was left for
two Atlautans to come here to de
velop" a gold mine.
The city's springs have been given
needed attention recently, and our
water supply is iof ample sufficiency
and absolutely pure.
The Razor Brigade will come in from
Bush Vile Thursday expecting to go to
Andersonville, and their disappoint :
ment will be intense.
Quite number of Americas citizens
will serve this week as jurors in the
United Sites court at Macon, eight or
ten being thus drawn.
The Light Infantry will march upon
Andersonville as usual Thursday, but
this time it is a picnic for the troops
instead of the negroes.
Already the first carload of water
melons have been shipped from Flori-
da. Soon now Americas will indulge
in the only real article.
Prospect Park may boast another
alligator addition to its ZOO soon.
Col. Sol Stills, gator purveyor, went
fishing again yesterday.
Sumter's old veterans are marching
upon Richmond today, the fact recall
ing wildly the real marching they did
as young men in the sixties.
There is no local cause for sickness
in Americas, nor is there any greater
number of cases offever here than else
where, population considered.
Col. Littleton came up from the
bushes yesterday and reports the
blackberry crop the finest in years.
And an ovation was given him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY 81 Co., Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c, per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipat1on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
GIVE FRIENDS QUITE A SURPRISE
Miss Scarborough and Mr.. HeyS Wed
Sunday.

A marriage with quite romantic tinge
on Sunday morning was that of Miss
Mary Kate Scarborough and Mr..
William Heys, both of Americas.
Owing to some parental objection the
young couple quietly fitted away Sun
day morning, driving over to Ellaville
where the nuptial knot was tied. The
pretty bride is one of Americas charm
ing and most accomplished young girls
and very popular among wide circle
of friends, as is the handsome and
fortunate young groom. Mr.. and Mrs
Heys are at home at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jacobs, relatives
of Mr.. Heys, where they are recipients
of many congratulations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28


bowels absorb the undigested food and
then the blood becomes muddy and
sluggish. From one to three bottles
of Cooper's New Discovery will get the
stomach back in shape. The tired
feeling will surely disappear if this in
done.
This letter tells what woman thinks
who tried it:
Il suffered from loss of appetite.
poor digestion and general breaking
down. was so weak could scarcely
get about. I felt tired and worn out
nearly all the time. Upon hearing of
the great things Cooper'a New Discoy-
! cry was doing for others afflicted as I
was began to use it. BY the time
the first bottle was gone my condition
was immensely improved. I now feel
strong again and do my own work with
ease. Please accept my sincere
thanks" Mrs. M. Wise, I2I7 Norwood
ST., Indianapolis, Ind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neglected your Kidneys!
Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
in loins, side, back, groins and bIad-
der? Have you a flabby appearance
of the face, especially under the eyes?
Too frequent desire to pass urine? If
so, Williams, Kidney Pills will cure
you,-at Druggist Price soc.
Williams Mfg Co. Props, Cleve-
land, O.
Sold by w. A. REMBERT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
MOONLIGHT PICNIC LAST EVENING
Occasion at Prospect Park Much
ENJOYED.

A congenial party made up of young
married couples and young people as
well enjoyed a moonlight picnic at
Prospect Park last evening. Skating
and other amusements were INDUCED
in, and the serving of an excellent sun-
per was a,pleasing feature of this de-
lightful occasion as well,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
Special Train for Confederate Veter.
ans and Their Friends Via Sea-
board Air Line Ry.

Will leave Savannah Tuesday May
28th at 900 p. M. and arrive at Rich
mond at 100 p. v. next day. Vesti-
buled day coaches, Pullman sieepers
and dining car. The short line. Nc
stops enroute. Seaboard Air Line will
have tickets returning from Norfolk
allowing veterans to visit jamestown
Exposition. Rate Americas to Rich
mond $500 For tickets and infor-
nation apply to any Seaboard Air
Line agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
SESSION YIELDED MANY SHEKELS
Police Court Planned Out Well as
Usual.

There was scarcely vacant seat on
the police 'bleachers" yesterday morn
ing when His Honor assumed the roll
of umpire and Chief Feagin entered the
pitchers box. The Blackville BuIlie:
and the dirty Dozen showed up strong,
numerically and odoriferously alike,
and each went out on a strike OF
costly errors. The gate receipts were
entirely satisfactory, and the fire plugs
may now be Civ n a greasing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
A NARROW ESCAPE.

CIV. Cloyd, a merchant, of Punk,
Mo-, ad a narrow escape four years
ago, when he ran Unison bur into his
thumL. He says: THE doctor want
to ann .tate it but 1 would not consent
/ bought a box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and that cured the dangerous
wolnd." 25c at Eldridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
ME- HODISTS TO MYRTLE SPRINGS
Sunday School to Picnic There To.
daY.

The Sunday school of First Metho-
dist church will go to Myrtle Springs
today for its annual picnic. The
wagons will leave the church at 1880
o'clock this morning, and great time
is anticipated by the little folks at this
popular picnic resort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
Sore Nipples.

A cure may be effected by applying
Chamberlain Salve as soon as the
child is done nursing. Wipe it off with
soft cloth before allowing the child
to nurse. Many trained nurses US
this salve with the best results. Price
% cents per box. Sold by Eldridge
Drug Co., Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28

A OSPI 4AAoAA
Or woman needs
something to get
the blood jump
ing once more.
The whole body
is clogged with
Impurities, but
the seat of the
trouble is the
stomach. It has
been gradually
letting down, only
half doing its
work, and the re-
suit is that the
kidneue 1iuA~a~A
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
HAIR TELLS CHARACTER.
Color of Hair Said to Indicate a Per
sons Temperament.

sons temperament
Many people believe that blonde, OF
light hair denotes affection and dark
hair constancy. A person without hair
is not devoid of character; far from it.
The disposition of the average bald
headed man is to show such sol.citude
for the welfare of others, that he neg
lects himself. A germ causes badness.
Prof. Sabouraud, of Paris, France, in
nocculated rabbit with Dandruff germs,
causing it to become totally told in five
weeks time. To rid the scall of these
DANGEROUS germs it is necessary to apply
Newbro's Herpicide
destroy the cause-you remove the
effect
Sold by leading druggists Send 1ec in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
Two sizes-50 cents and $100.
Dodson's Pharmacy, Special agents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28

The Cooper preparations enjoy a
larger sale than any other medicine
That seems to prove their efficiency.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
SHORT TALKS BY
L. T. COOPER.
THAT TIRED FEELING.

"That tired feeling is a sure airn
that the sys EN- needs regulating. A
dr,11
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28

New Brown skirt received,
by Mondays express. Chas L.
AnSley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
ANSIE;Y'S

White Madras Cloths, special
selections for mems shirts and Bows
waists, 3 inches wide, extra values
at 15c, II 1-2c and 19c per yard
White Ground Madras Cloths
with small, neat figures, 3 inches
wide, extraordinary values, SC per
yard.
Seed Dot Embroidered SwisseS,
so popular for this season of the
year. Superb values at | SC, 20, 25c.
and upwards to soc per yard.
IS Inch Sheer White French
Lawns, beautiful values Csc, PC,
35c, and upwards to 75c, per yard
40 Inch Sheer White French
Lawns, two unmatchable values
II 1-2c, and SC per yard.
India Lawns in extraordinary
good qualities ranging in price
8 lac, 1OC, 12I-2c and sc per yard.
White Persian Lawns, extra fine
at II lac I5c, zoe, and 25c, pr yd.
Printed Muslins, white grounds
good designs at sc per yard.
Sheer Printed Bastistes, large line
of styles, splendid qualities at zoe.
and II I-2c per yard.
Colored Linen Suitings, so
popular this season, 25c, and 800,
per yard. New wash braids for
trimming same just received.
Brown Dress Linens and Linen
Bastlste, good values at I5c zoe and
25C per yard.
Special values in beached table Damask 20 y and q O
per yard
Large lot of Bingham and Madras cloths Inc GRADE at
1-2c per yard
Beautiful line of blue Zepher cloths which usually retail
from II ID to 15c we offer at 1Oc per yard
Sheer Mercerized Novelty Zephyrs Pads in all the popular
colors 25 and 39c per yard.
Silk Finish Noussene de soe dsgns in polka dots
and rings on coored grounds CSC per yard
Solid colored silk Moussenes the popular colors 1c
per yard.
Kub dry bath towels, superb towel and approved bv
the hospitals and athletic associations &c and2
Linen 1uck Towels, extraordinary values at 1Oc
l5c 2Oc and 25c This the time of the wear for towels
Large Lot Of Keisers Wash Belts extraordinary values
Will be thrown out this week at 25c
Beautiful Lot Of Keiser Collars In odds and ends snec
values at special prices
New Valand Cluny Laces received the past week and the
largest stock of aces the city lace business
before.
Brown and Black Botany Voes received Der exnres the
past week.
New Fans New Hosiery, New Ribbons, New Laces New,
Large Lot American Lady Corsets all the popular style
received during the past week
See Our Superb SO in Black Taeta Silks at 90 per yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28

For rent; 4 room house jefferson
street. Apply to j. L. Irwin $40
College street. ct
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28
AMERICUS LADY DIES IN KENTUCKY
Passes Away While on a Visit
There.

letter received yesterday from Dr.
II. S. Crockett, written from his for
mer home in Welmore, Ky. announ-
ced the death of Mrs. Crockett a few
days since, the end following a brief
illness. DR.. Crockett and family re-
moved to Americas from Welmore Ky.
some six or eight months ago, and
were upon a visit there when Mrs.
Crockett was stricken few weeks
since.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-05-28

Dodson's Pharmacy.