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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Reaction in the South

New York Times, Ind Dem)
Joe Brown" as he is called in
Georgia, leads off with the first of the
acceptances of nominations which are
about to attract the country's atten-
ton Goyernor-elect Brown sounds a
fright about face" note, which is re-
markable both in itself and in the cor
diality of approval by press which
erstwhile was approving Governor
Hoke Smith, who was rejected by the
primaries Mr. Brown selected for
emphasis this plank of his party's
platform: I'VE pledge not only to citi-
zens of this State, but to citizens of
other States, that all capital invested
in legitimate enterprises in Georgia,
whether foreign or domestic, corpor-
ate or private, shall have the equally
friendly consideration of those who
administer the laws"
Mr.. Brown drew gloomy picture
of the depression which had come
over Georgia as the result of agitation,
which denounced the corporation,
but ignored the fact that the corpora
ton was but the union of individual
citizens, and took no account of the
fact that the interests of capital and
labor are inextricable." He dissented
from the limitation of corporate pro-
fits to 5 per cent. while other capital
earns 20 to 100 per cent, and argued
that if corporations break the laws
punishment should be visited upon
their officers and not upon innocent
investors. This is the reason that
capital has been driven into safe de-
post vaults, or out of the State, and
trade is depressed.
This theory of depression and de-
claration of intention to promote
prosperity by reversing such practi-
ces is Endorsed by such papers as the
Birmingham Age Herald. It laments
that the masses followed the poll
ticians in the so-called railroad rate
reform movement" but adds that the
people realize the mistake they made
in allowing themselves to be carried
away by Populistic arguments. This
episode raises two interesting ques-
tions-how far will Mr. Bryan persist
with Governor Smiths repudiated pol
icies, and how will it be possible to
carry Georgia for both Bryan and
Brown on inconsistent declarations
And these questions are equally ap-
plicable to other Southern States
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF
CHARTER
July 3. 1908.


GEORGIA-S Sumter County:
To the Superior Court of said County
The petition Of the Americas Com
press Company shows unto the court
the following facts:
FIRST
That it is a corporation duly char
tered under the laws of Georgia by
the Superior Court of said County
Having been incorporated on Febru-
airy 18th, 1887.
SECOND
That it's charter has expired and
now within the time required by law,
it comes and presents this its appli-
cation, asking for renewal of its
said charter, with all the rights, pow
eTs, and privileges therein named
THIRD
That the capital stock of said Com
pany is Thirty Thousand Dollars; that
it desires to increase its capital stock
TO Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars, with
the further. privilege of increasing
same to Fifty Thousand Dollars.
FOURTH
That its stockholders have, by pro
per resolution, authorized and direct
ed its President to apply for a re-
newal of this charter, as hereinbefore
stated
Wherefore it prays that it's charter
rights and privileges be renewed, UNI
der the terms Of law, made and pro-
Hided. MAYNARD e HOOPER,
Petitioners Attorneys.
GEORGIA-Sumter County.
/. II. e. Allen, clerk of Sumter SUI
perior Court, do certify that the
above is a true coDv of fhe nafifion
now filed in this office July 3rd, 1908.
III. E"ALLEN, Clerk S. @.
Original filed in Office July 3rd,
1908. 4-8-15-22
i'll. E. ALLEN, elk. S. G.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
baltimore SUM


We have frequently advocated a
tax upon bachelors in the past, and
our opinion remains unchanged. We
incline to the view, indeed. that they
should assume the whole burden OF
taxation-that all taxes, real person
al and mixed, should be assessed
against bachelors alone They bear,
at present, every other civic and nat
ional burden. They fight the nation Is
wars, they write its poetry. they sail
its ship, they direct its industries and
they do its thinking. Why should they
not complete the sum Of their ser
vices and make perfection doubly
perfect by paving its expenses. too
To the average bachelor there is
nothing terrifying in this proposal
AS things stand today he is frequently
embarrassed by superfuity OF
funds. He gets rid of as much money
as he can by lending it to married
men (who never pay it back and he
commonly disposes of the rest in
his old age by founding orphan asy-
lums. cooking schools and homes for
matrimonial wrecks. He spends lit
tie upon himself, for his wants are
few and the very fact that he is a
bachelor is sufficient to make him
happy. His life is one of peace, calm
and beauty, of plain living and high
thinking, of comfort, independence
and virtue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Why He Lost His Friends
Success Magazine.l

Success Magazlne)
He was always wounding theiT
feelings, making sarcastic or funny re-
marks at their expense.
He was cold and reserved in his
manner, cranky, gloomy, pessimistic
He was suspicious of everybody.
He never threw the doors of his
heart wide open to people, or took
them into his confidence.
He was always ready to receive
assistance from his friends, but al
ways too busy or too stingy to assist
thine in their time of need.
He regarded friendship as a luxury
to be enjoyed, instead of an opportun-
ity for service.
He never learned that implicit, gen
erous trust is the very foundation
stone of friendship.
He never thought it worth while tt
spend time in keeping up his friend
ships.
He did not realize that friendship
will not thrive on sentiment alone;
that there must be service to nour-
ish it,
He did not know the value OF
thoughtfulness in little things
He borrowed money from them.
He was not loyal to them.
He never hesitated to sacrifice their
reputation for his advantage.
He was always saying mean things
about them in their absence.
He measured them by their ability
to advance him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
The Planters Bank Of Americas

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in careful, conservative
way-giying you abundant banking
facilities in every department of fin
ance-bpt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank Of South Western Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Chicago is getting back to its old
argument, the bomb. One OF these
missiyes was exploded at a political
meeting the other night, but whether
for politics or robbery was not as
eertained The Windy City is long
both on robbery and politics, so either
might answer for an explanation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Will be sold before the courthouse
door in the city of Americas, Sumter
county, Ga, between legal hours of
sale, on the first Tuesday in August,
1908, 10 the highest and best bidder,
the following described real estate
lying and being in the city of Ameri-
Gus, Ga, the same being sold for I'M
paid city taxes due the said city Of
Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Atlanta is calling for a city direc-
tory to be issued by the municipality.
The last campaign showed that the
present edition contained a world of
errors. In fact, Gov. Smiths cam
paign manager was able to show by it
that there was no Joe Brown club
at all, proposition which subse-
quent events proved to be sadly off
color.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Also at the same time and place
will be sold one house and lot No. 33s
Patterson street. Bounded North
by property of John w. SILVER, South
by Patterson street, East by an Alley
and West by vacant lot Levied on
as the property of Jessie James Por-
ter to satisfy three city tax fl fas fol-
the years 1905, 1906, 1907, in favor oil
the Mayor and City Council of Ameri-
Gus vs.. Jessie James Porter. Tenant
in possession notifed-in terms of the
law w H. FEAGIN,
City Marshal
July 8. 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Some of the Hoke Smith papers have
taken their defeat sorely to heart and
never overlook an opportunity to ex-
hibit their spleen. In this class is the
Augusta Herald, which makes the
contest for the Governorship in Texas
blind for charging Joe Brown with
every offense alleged during the cam
paign. The Herald might give Mr..
Brown tiTae to take his seat before
hammering again. Mr.. Brown is nei-
Their primary candidate nor governor
just now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

It is very inappropriate time fo1
convict lessee to charge that an
inspection committee was drunk as
does the manager of the Bib Brick
Co If the committee while drunk
saw abuses, what might they not have
found out if sober?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

One house and lot No. 422 Jefferson
street, bound North by Jefferson St,
South by Dunn's property, East by
Geo. Rollins and West by Sallie Pat
terson's property. Levied on as the
property of r. E. Lee, to satisfy two
city tax fl fas for the year 1906-1907,
in favor of the Mayor and City Coun-
ell of Americus., vs.. r. Z. Lee. Ten
ant in possession notified in terms of
the law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Higher freight rates or lower
wages for employees were the alterna-
tives presented by the railroad Off
Gals TO the Georgia Railroad Commits
sion on Thursday. Either one would
be highly Objectionable to the public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Three desperadoes terrorized Boston
for twenty-four hours. The men
We're foreigners, else they would have
known such action was bad form.
The police finally killed one, wound
ed another and captured the third.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Roosevelt has directed the attorney
general to proceed to retry the Stand
ard Oil cases, in which the fine OF
Judge Lands was found excessive
Next time the fines vii be reduced no
doubt. The size of the first fine was
so large as to make it a sort of joke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

We are anxiously awaiting to see
if Hearst intends to carry Georgia
or not. We have no doubt that as
soon as he is nominated, the Atlants
papers will discover a plot to turn
the electoral vote over to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Watson is making a noise like a
candidate who thought he had a
chance to carry Georgia Well, never
mind, he is not the first candidate to
labor under such delusion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Bryan is busy talking three min
ute speeches into monographs, the
records to be distributed all over
the country. The campaign is to be
fought on the line of timed oratory,
apparently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

The Savannah Press remarks that
No pains are being taken to con-
ceal the bad points of the convict
lease" And no pains were spared
to drive the convicts to death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

1t is rumored that Hon. Joseph NJ
Brown has gone North for a period
of rest. 1t is to be hoped that he did
not take that letter with him. We
all are curious to see the inside oil
If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

A suit for the profits of a play en-
titled paid in Full' has been institu-
ted in New York. 1t looks like the
name would do for receipt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Why the dickens didn't Hoke
Smith open that letter anyway, and
save all this trouble, walls the
Rome Tribune-Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

There is no danger of the Bryan
campaign getting on its uppers with
W. l. Douglas. of Massachusetts, to
conduct it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Ty Cobb, the baseball player, is to
be married to an Augusta girl. 1t
will be a case of Tied Cobb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

With the waning of the honey
moon Cupid again gets busy and sub
stitutes pair of green goggles for
the rose-colored glasses.-N. Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

The Atlanta Constitution signs that
we will soon have another epidemic
of the straw ballot"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Just because a married man does
the things his wife wants him to do
is no sign that he is stuck on the job.
N. Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Bryan is out for paper money.
Wants the newspapers to raise a
campaign fund among their readers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

The Columbus Ledger says that
Gov. Smiths recent message was but
a reiteration of his campaign argu-
mentS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Americas, Ga, July %, 1908.

The convict whipper's inhumanity to
man makes the whole state mourn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Also at the same time and place will
be sold one house and lot No. lis,
west side of Elm Ave, in the city of
Americas, Ga, bounded North by
property Of Mrs NJ L Ship, South
by property of Mrs L. II. Kimbrough,
West by property of Mrs. Pauline Hill
and East by Elm Ave. Levied on as
the property of T. O. Bass, Agent
for Children, to satisfy four city tax
fl fas the years 1904-5-6-7 in favor
of the Mayor and City Council of
Americas, Ca, VS.. T. @. Bass, Agent
as aforesaid. Tenant in possession
notified in terms of the law
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
People of this Age

realize more and more the need of
providing for the future by systemat-
icalIy saving and adding each week
a few dollars to their bank account
Others spend all without giving a
thought to their future needs.
Don't be classed among the latter
have a Savings Account at Our
Savings Department, increase it oft
en-such "smartness" paysi
4 per cent interest paid on Saw
ings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Also at the same time and place
will be sold one vacant lot on the
corner of Lamar and Hudson SITS, in
the city of Americas, Ga, bounded
North by Lamar St, South by pro-
perty of J. B. Dunn. East by Hud-
son street, and West by property OF
Mrs. Jesse Cannon Levied on as the
property of heirs of ]. E. Sullivan, w
c. Sullivan, ct. al, to satisfy six city
tax fl fas for the years 1902-3-4-5-6-7
in favor of the Mayor and City Coun-
ell of Americas, Ga, vs.. the heirs oil
J. E. Sullivan, w G. Sullivan, ct. al
Tenant in possession notified il
terms of the law.
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Entered at the postoff1ce at Ameri-
Gus as second-class mail matter.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21
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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21
The One Hundred and
Seventy-Sixth Anniversary
of Washington's Birth

George Washington was born on
the banks Of the Potomac, in West
moreland county, Virginia. on Febru
airy "a, 1892.
At the age Of 16 he was good sur
veyor and at 10 he was adjutant Of
one Of the Virginia militia districts.
with the rank of major.
At the age of q he was selected by
Gov. Dinwiddie Of Virginia as q
person Of distinction under orders
Of the British government, to de-
mand an explanation of the French,
who were forming settlements in the
northwest and in the Mississippi valley.
At the age Of % he was commits
stoned as colonel in the British army,
and from that time, when az a "sol1ier
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21
Woodan


Of the king" he became distinguished
on the field, until he took leave Of
his officers on November %, 1888,
after having overthrown the royal
government, he was the most impor-
tant factor in the affairs of the new
country. - ~
Ending an eventful and successful
military career, he retired to his
home at Mount Vernon. Va, from
which place in 1884 he wrote to La
fayette: Il have become q private
citizen on the banks of the Potomac,
and under the shadow Of my own vine
and fig tree, free from the hustle of
the camp. = I am solacing myself
with those tranquil enjoyments of
which the soldier who is ever In pur-
suit Of fame, the statesman -. and
the courtier 90. can have little con-
ception.'
At the time Washington wrote the
quoted words to Lafayette he had no
thought that he would be called as
the president of the republic, the liv-
ing reality of which he had created.
But SO, and on the 30th day of April.
1889, having been elected on the
9th day Of the same month, he
took the oath of Office in New York
city, having journeyed to that place
from Mount Vernon in his private
carriage.
The national government, in con-
junction with the states, has under
taken to do honor to his memory by
making his birthday a national holi-
day and by erecting monuments Of
marble pointing skyward, but the
grandest and most expressive tribute
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21
COFFEE DRINKING
A Doctor Says it Weakens the Heart.

I'm my opinion" says well known
German physician, mo one can truth
fully say that coffee agrees with him,
as it has long since been proven that
caffeine, contained in coffee, is an in
juEious, poisonous substance which
weakens and degenerates the heart
muscles.
"For this reason the regular use Of
coffee, soon or late, causes condition
of undernourishment. which leads to
various kinds of organic disease.
Convinced of this fact, have often
sought for some healthful beverage to
use instead of coffee. At last found
the thing desired in Postum. Having
had occasion to forbid peopl> using
coffee, whose hearts were affected,
have recommended Postum as bev-
erage, since it is free from all injuri-
GUS or exciting substances. I know
this from results in my own family,
and among patients.
Hundreds Of persons who now use
Postum in place of coffee, are greatly
benefited thereby" There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read, 1.-THE Road to
Hellville." in pkgs.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21

.
Washington was a very enthusiasts
tic Mason, and was identified with the
lodge in Alexandria, Va, which was
chartered in 1888 under the Pennsyl-
vania jurisdiction, but. in 1888 it
was rechartered as the Alexandria
Washington lodge. No. %, and Wash
ington was named az worshipful mas.
ter in the charter.
Christ church, Alexandria, Va, ivy
and moss covered. was completed and
delivered over to the vestry on Feb.
ruary q, 1913. the construction hav.
ing been begun January 1, 1867. Col.
Washington was one of the first YES
trymen of the church, and on the
day that it was turned over by the
builders he purchased pew No.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21
One to Three at Whist.

The late Senator Hoar was extreme.
1y fond of whist. which he played
with remarkable skill.
A friend says that the only time no
ever knew the usually placid end
genial man from Massachusetts to be
absolutely impatient was when on
one occasion at whiat the senator had
an unusually stupid partner. Notwith-
standing this handicap, the pair were
winning fight along even against good
players.
In the middle of one game. some
one paused behind the senator's chair
and asked, "Well, senator, how are
you getting on?"
every we'll, indeed" was the reply,
"in view of the fact that have three
adversaries.' Sunday Magazine.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-02-21
Major Edwards.

VVWJOT He0WWTOOs
Fargo-The death of Major A. W..
Edwards here, Feb. 8, came as a great
shock to relatives and friends, not
withstanding 1t had been known for
some time that his condition was hope
less. While his illness dated from his
resignation az United States consul at
Montreal in July, 1906, he had been
confined to his home only the past
few months.
Major Edwards was a typical North
Dakotan. Loyalty to friends, rugged
honesty and logged determination to
do his whole duty in manifold public
duties he was called upon to perform
characterized his career in this state.
Courage and hopefulness in the stress
Of adversely were other character
istics. He was a hard fighter In poll
tics and forceful. original writer.
Major Edwards was born in Ohio,
Aug. ~, 1910. His father removed to
Macoupin county, ILL.,, in 1848, where
young Edwards attended the country
schools and was later q student at
Mckenzie college. - 2e-
In 1873 he came to Fargo as editor
Of The Republican, and established
The Daily Argus in 1879. He was
elected mayor of Fargo in 1861, and
was a member of the legislature in
1886. He lost The Argus in 1891
and with H. G. Plumley started The
Forum, Nov. II, 1891. He then Islr-
chased The Republican, the first paper
he started, and consolidated the two.
On March IL, 1903, he was appointed
consul-general to Montreal, and held
that position till compelled by IL
health to resign in 1906.