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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-12-31

Every one should like his kin, but
every one does not.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-12-31

Edward Prue, representing the
Northwestern Insurance company OF
Pierre, committed suicide at a hotel
at Huron. He fasteend one end of a
strap to the headboard of his bed;
the cher end he tied about his neck,
and then rolled out of bed. Most Of
his body was resting on the floor when
discovered.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-12-31

Alonzo Buck, fifty years and single,
hanged himself in a coal shed at VOL
sey. He was a butcher and operated
a shop in washington, from which
place he went to Wolsey on Sunday,
leaving unpaid debts. He was taken
into custody by the city marshal at
Wolsey, and, being left In the hotel
there, stepped out, gathered up a
handful of cords and banana crates
and twisted them into a rope with
which he hanged himself in a coal
shed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
BEGINS CLOSING AT SIX
THE FIRST OF MAY
Stores in AmeriCuS Start
Closing Then.

Americus merchants will begin
the o'clock early closing movement
on May 1st, and for nearly four
months of summer the proprietors,
clerks and other employees will enjoy
an hour or two of relaxation Z from
business in the late afternoon
About thirty of the leading houses
have signed the agreement already,
and the merchants and public gener-
ally hope that every house in the
city will thus close.
The complete list will be published
Sunday morning, and from this it
may be seen who will agree to close
at six o'clock.
1t is hardly likely that any mer-
chant here will refuse to agree to
such a reasonable proposition.
Two or three merchants hesitated
yesterday to sign the agreement be-
cause of the fact that it might not be
general. They argue that perhaps
one or two dealers will not sign, and
these will reap the benefit of late
trading while others are closed.
1t is to be hoped that these con-
clusions are grOundless.
Every shopper in Americus, every
citizen, would resent such methods,
and any house ethat purposely re-
NAMED open after it's competitors had
generously closed UP and let their
employees go, would probably get
little trade after six o'clock.
1t is expected that the closing
movement will be very general.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
DRESS PATTERNS AT
DUNCAN'S TODAY 49C

Get a dress pattern today for 40
cents.
At Duncan's store is the place
where this big Friday bargain can
be obtained
Eighteen hundred yards of print
ed batiste and American organdies, in
all the new designs, including the
floral patterns and neat figures.
These goods are what is known as
''the rune of the mills" from 10 to 20
yards in one piece. Odds and ends of
the mill, as it were. Prices are much
below the price which would be asked
for goods from the whole bolt. Still,
ten yards from remnant is exactly
like ten yards from larger piece.
Remember, that today the ladies
can get dress pattern of ten yards
of choice material for the extremely
low price of 49 cents Regular value
would be two or three times as much.
A fine spring dress for less than half
a dollar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
SIX GOUNTIESIIN BUNCH
IN LINE FORlBROWN
Wave Spreads in WiregraSS
Georgia.

judge ]. A. Hixon returned to Am
ericus yesterday from an extended
business trip into Wiregrass Geor-
gia, and reports enthusiasm for
Joseph NJ Brown unbounded. Judge
Hixon travelled in Ware, Echols, Will
cox, Ben Hill, Lowndes, and other
counties, and was told by. prominent
citizens that all of these counties
would be swept into the Brown col
umn. Even the Simth supporters,
it is said, concede that Brown will
carry that section of the State Wire
grass Georgia is enthusiastic for Joe
Brown, and a score of counties there
will roll up big majorities for him
on June 4th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
CRITICISM WAS UNJUST
THINK THE COMMITTEE
In Regard to Assessing
Candidates.

TIMES-RECORDER: l think that the
Democratic Executive Committee of
Sumter County has been unjustly crit
icized by some of the candidates and
the Times-Recorder as to the amount
of assessments and the disposition of
same. We had no way of knowing
how many candidates there would be
in the race, hence, we had to assess
for what was in sight and not the
prospective candidates, knowing well
if We collected more funds than was
heretofore, refund according to the
amount each candidate had paid. AS
for our using the overplus from the
county primary to pay the expense of
the State primary is an unjust charge
as we have not decided on that ques-
ton.
We will OH the day after the nOmi-
nation Of the county officers assess
the state candidates sufficient to pay
the expense if it is necessary, so all
we ask of you is to hold off future
criticism until after the nomination
and then if the matter is not satisfac-
,Ory to all parties we will be ready
to stand condemned We try to work
TO the interest Of all parties and do
so gratis We don't want any pay
for our services but we do want, and
ask at your hands a fair deal.
Very respectfully,
w. B. HEYS,
Secretary Executive Committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
BIG BARN WAS BURNED:
WORK OF A FIREBUG
The Losses Will Exceed
$1,000.

large barn on the Huguenin plan
tation, east of Americus, was destroy
ed by fire at an early hour yesterday
morning, together with all contents
of forage and utensils stored therein
So rapidly did the flames spread that
those working at the fire were able to
save but little of the Contents of the
barn. No livestock was lost, as fire.
quently is the case in such confagra-
tions in~the country. The property
loss by the fire, it is said, will prob
ably exceed $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10

men and shape the destinies of the
nation.
"And when I glance around in my.
native city and see what woman has
done, l am inspired to speak of her
material worth to the progress of
city. Who does not point with pride
to our magnificent Confederate monu-
ment, built by the pure white hands
of our women? Who does not attri-
butte the glory to Woman for that
most charitable institution, our City
Hospital?
And tonight | see that our Board
of Trade calls upon them to lend
beauty and inspiration to this occa-
sion Woman is the synonym of love
and fidelity, and the corner stone
upon which man builds his faith in
God Woman, as it echoes sister,
sweetheart, wife or mother, carries
with it the infinite tenderness and REL
sistless love that becomes mans in
-centive to every noble deed and Holy
work"
The speech making was prolonged
until the early morning hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
President Lee Allen

"Americus and the Board of Trade, .
was the theme of President Lee
Allen.
President Allen spopke briefly, and
said in part:
Ladies and Gentlemen: [ assure
you that it is with a great deal of
pleasure that [ speak to you tonight
for a few moments on a subject of so
much interest to me, namely "Ameri-
Gus and the Board of Trade" Next
to family. relationships, national ties
and civic pride are greatest to all
truly loyal and patriotic citizens. And
the man who is so sordid and selfish
as to care nothing for the uplifting
and upbuilding of his state and city,
and who takes no interest in the well
fare and progress of the people among
whom he resides, is not worthy the
respect or esteem of his fellow men.
[ am happy however, tonight, to say
that a large majority of the citizens
of AmericuS do not belong to this
class, but rather to that class o. of
bOard-mmded liberal hearted, public
spirited men who have made Ameri-
Gus what she is today: The Queen
City of Southwest Georgia"
The speaker spoke of the growth of
Americus from the time he arrived
as barefoot boy. The fact that Am
ericus has more elegant homes than
any city of it's size was referred to-
The many improvements in contem-
platiOn, including the street railway
street paving, day current, new pow
er plant were touched upon.
The part which the Board of Trade
has taken in bringing new industries
and improving the city was given
in detail. The new library, canning
factory, street railway and Agricul-
tural College were some of the re-
suits achieved Reference was made
to the large invrease in membership
recently, and the hope expressed that
those who were not in the organiza-
ton as yet would become members of
the Board and stand shoulder to
shoulder with the present membership
in the upbuilding of the city.
Mr.. L. A. ChappeII.
Mr.. L. A. Chappell, of Columbus,
spoke on Team Work in Municipal
Development He urged the import
ance of cooperation among all inter-
ests of city, and made some valuable
suggestions.
Col, ]. E. d. Shipp spoke on
What the Young Men Can Do For a
City" His~talk was replete with
classical quotation and graceful ex-
preston. He expressed the wish that
every young man come and pull to-
gether for the upbuilding of the city.
Col. E. A Nesbit spoke on the theme
What the Older Men Can Do for
City" He declared that the older
men were the safe and sane of the
community, the balance wheel. He
deplored the attempt to retire the
older men from fields of active life
and thought their ripe experience and
knowledge should be used literally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
POSTMASTER WANTS
TO QUIT, But CANT
Clerk Hire at Gary. ILL.,,
More Than Salary.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Arpil g.
(SpeciaD is there no power on
earth which will relieve me of the
postmastership of Gary? Do what l
can, it is impossible for me to get rid
of the appalling honor. 1t is awful
nothing short of awful"
Such was part of the wall uttered
yesterday by Postmaster T. e. Knots
of Gary, Ind, who has been trying
for seven months to resign. The fed
eral~ government, however, has thus
far refused to let him. No office seek
er in the history of politics, in Mr..
Knotts' belief, ever tried half as hard
to obtain an office as he has to relin-
quish one. And the reason for Mr..
Knots desire to retire to private life?
Because it is costing him $3.50 month
ly, paid out of his own pocket, to be
postmaster.
Mr. Knots already has formally
resigned three times by letter and
twice by telegram, as well as having
bombarded Washington with miscel-
laneous requests and pleas and
threats.
Yesterday he was in some hope that
he had executed a master stroke by
declining to sign his new reqisite
bond for $500, but at the same time
he was by no means sure that even
this would have the effect of forcing
acceptance of his resignation. Under
the regulations, yesterday was the
last day for the signing of the bond.
Last September" said Mr. Knotts,
Il wrote them letter telling them
that on October 1 l would not open
the postoffice and that there would not
be no postal facilities in Gary there
after as far as l was concerned. This
was after l had already, early in Sep
tember, resigned by letter, with an
urgent request it be accepted at once.
They paid no attention to the resig
natio"
What did they reply to the other
letter." was asked.
There reply was a peach" said
the disconsolate postmaster. They
just sent me back printed section of
the postal law, with red hand point
ing at it from the margin. The Sec
ton informed me that any postmaster
who refused to open his office was
liable to a fine of $1,000 and from two
to five years in the penitentiary. That
was enough for me. l kept the office
OPEN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
SOCIETY AND COMMERCE
GRACE FESTAL BOARD
While Distinguished Speakers Entertain and Instruct
Second Board of Trade Banquet an
Unqualified Success.

Society and the world of business
met on common ground last night
around the festal board, the occasion
being the annual banquet of the Amer
icus Board of Trade. This, Jne second
annual event of the kind, was held
in the auditorium of the City Hall,
and there assembled last evening the
gay maiden and the sedate business
man, each doing honor to the Organi-
zation which represents the material
welfare of Americus.
One noticeable feature of the gath
ering was the large representation
from the fair sex, wives, daughters
and young ladies, whose dainty trap
pings relieved the more somber dress
of their companions. And the very
fact that the preparations for the eve
ning's festivities were in the hands of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hospital
Association lent a more distinctly
feminine charm to the occasion.
The gathering was perhaps the
most typical of the city's beauty,
wealth and intellect that has ever
gathered in Americus Bank presi-
dents, merchants, lawyers, young
business men, and "the stranger with
in the gates" joined in making the
assemblage one long to be remember
ed, while among the ladies present,
both as hOstesses and guests, were
those among the most prominent of
the citys famed social and literary
circles.
Previous to the dinner hour, the
guests collected in the council cham
ber, and when the signal was given
climbed the staircase into the ban
quet room in imposing array. Here
the one hundred and forty guests
were seated at the long table which
bisected the hall and reached out
arms in the form of cross, or the
smaller tables which fitted into the
hollow squares.
Acting as master of ceremonies,
Hon. w. 7. Lane announced that
grace would be said by Rev. j. p.
Wardlaw, and the banqueters arose
while the divine blessing was invok
ed. AS it happened, DR.. Wardlaw did
the same courtesy for the first an
nual banquet his presence in the city
this time being only coincidence.
In the addresses wit and humor
were happily blended with practical
sense. The Importance of the Board
of Trade was impressed more thor
oughly than ever before upon the
members and guests and the brilliant
event will undoubtedly have a lasting
effect on the future of the organiza--
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
INTEREST is GREAT IN
MEETING IN PROGRESS
At FurIOw Lawn Baptist
Church.

The revival meeting at Furlow
Lawn Baptist church continue to
grow in interest. The congregations
are unusually large and number of
persons have already united with
the church. The preaching of Rev.
l.. E. Barton is strong, forceful and
entertaining, and the singing of Rev.
G. NJ. Gordon is stirring and delight
full Those who are attending are
enjoying the work of these gentle
men exceedingly. Meetings will be
held today at 400 and at 1880 p. M.
All are invited to come and get the
benefit of these services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
]. @. BOONE TO SING
AT CHURCH MONDAY

Mr. James o. Boone, who delighted
a cultured audience at Miss Bells stu
dio Tuesday night, will sing at the
First Methodist church next Monday
evening at $3.50 o'clock. Prof. Nc
Neil will be the accompanist, and
will also render numbers of his own.
Mr.. Boone is an old pupil of Prof.
McNeill, and has consented to return
to Americus Monday evening. No
admission fee will be charged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
AMERICUS is GIVEN AN
INCREASE, AS ASKED
$25.OOO Added TO Post
office Building.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-(SpeciaD
The Senate committee on Public
Buildings has approved the bill for
the postoffice building at Americus,
Ga, carrying $4,000 as an increase
to the amount heretofore appropriate
ed. This makes a total appropriation
of $4,000 for the Americus building,
$4,000 having been appropriated
thereto already
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
MONEY Is WAITING THE
PEDS ON SATURDAY

Eighteen hundred dollars will be
distributed tomorrow by Supt. w. s.
Moore among the county school
teachers of Sumter. The money is in
bank here, and all teachers who file
reports tomorrow will be paid their
salaries for March
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
HOUSE ON BARLOW is
SOLD TO COL. BLACK

Col. and Mrs. Thomas J. Black will
be at home" after May 18th in their
residenceg~No. 313 Barlow street. The
property was purchased yesterday of
Dr. F. A Thomas, at a good round
price, and is very desirable home
withal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs J. F. Kelley, Of Pen
sacola, Fla, were in the city yester-
day Mr.. Kelley is member of the
editorial staff of the Pensacola Jour
nal. He and Mrs Kelley left in the
afternoon for Macon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
Banquet Was First.

The tables to which the guests sat
down were decorated tastefully in
roses and evergreens, the table SER
vice and the first course of fruits be-
ing artistically arranged.
1t had been decided that the ban
quet would be completed before the
speech making began and the vari-
Gus courses were served in order, as
given on the handsome menu cards at
each plate. Everybody enjoyed the
viands so daintily served and so well
prepared, and the diners fingered
long over the menu.
Finally the coffee was served and
the speechmaking became the order
of the evening The POSTMASTER in
troduced President Lee Allen, of the
Board of of Trade, in graceful man
ner
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
Services Today at Calvary.

The hours of Lenten services at
Calvary Episcopal church today are
at II O'Clock, noon and 1880 this
evening
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10

A girl likes to have man not
make love to her once in a while so
she can say he did.-N. Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-10
Newspaper Man Here

Secretary Executive Committee
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
ENTERTAIN TOURISTS
At NATIONS EXPENSE !

Secretary Root wants a contingent
expense fund of SIS, 900 in order that
foreign representative may look after
the great American traveller.
The Secretary, in explaining 10 the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
this additional item in the State De
paTtment budget says:
There are a great many COnsulatcs
where American tourists are much
more important factor than American
business"
He believes that the COnsUIs should
have q fund to maintain an Office con-
veuieut for travellers and for certain
necessary social duties. The commit
tee, ii is said, is inclined TO believe that
such an appropriation would be crit
iCised by that portion OF the great
American public that stays at home.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
PLANS BUNGALOW
At CHEVY CHASE

James W. Bevans has purchased from
the Thomas J. Fisher Company lot on
the north side Of oliver street, Chevy
Chase, on which ne VIII erect a bung-
allow. The lot is so by III feet, and is
about 125 feet east of Connecticut ave
nue. The bungalow and lot were sold
for $500
Mr.. Bevans has paid the Fisher Com
pany this amount for the lot and for
rhe erection Of a house, the house to be
erected under plans and specifications
prepared by Schneider < Hales, archi-
teCts, successors TO A NJ. Schneider.
Tie specifications call for a house of
ten rooms, seven on the first floor. The
first story will be of shingles and the
second of half timbered construction.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
* Chi|dren'S O6DitaI Ball Tonight q
Mrs. C.. H. BObbitt
EntertainS TOdau
At Afternoon Tea

Mrs. Charles II. Rabbit will enter
cain at tea this afternoon in her
home. 1913 Massachusetts avenue, from
$3.50 70 6. complimentaly TO Mrs VIII
liam A. Murphy, Of RO1hester, n. Y.
and Mrs. Alfred 3. Jenkins. OF Level
Ign PGrk, n. J.
Those assisting Mrs. Babbitt will be
Mrs. Cushing, Mrs. Thomas Z. Rhodes.
Mrs. a. Maurice Low. Miss Winifred
Hyde, Miss Cushing, and Miss Eva
Norcross.
Mrs Murphy was formerly Miss Dolly
Hunt and spent much " her time in
Washington. where she made number
or friends. especially among the army
people. as her father was an army
officer and was stationed here for a
number Of years.
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. jenkins are
staying at the New Willard for a few
days.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
Dukes Relatives
Coming to Attend
ShOntS NuptialS

The Duchess Dues and other rela-
Eives Of the Duke dc Chaulnes, who are
coming from France for his wedding to
Miss Theodore ShOnts. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Perry Shonts. Sat
urday, February 10. viii arrive in New
York tomorrow on the Kronprinsessin
Cecilie.
On account of the serious illness Of
their little son, who is suffering from
double pneumonia, the Duke Dues.
who had expected to be one OF the party,
was unable 10 accompany the duchess
The length of her stay in New York
win be governed entirely by the boy 5
condition.
If he is not recovering, she viii re-
turn to Paris shortly after the wedding.
but otherwise, she viii remain IN New
York for some time
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
CONTRACT FOR SEWER
GIVEN BRENIZER COMPANY

The Commissioners have accepted the
bid OF the Warren F.. Brenizer Con-
pany for the construction Of a sewer
in Fortteth street, between Van Ness
and Yuma streets. and in Wisconsin
avenue, between Van Ness street and
River road. The Brenizer proposal Of
SJ.162 " rs the lowest submitted
Commissioner mcfarland has eT-
proved the recommendation OF n. Q.
HargrOVe, property clerk, that the bid
Cf the American Laundry Machinery
Company for furnishing and installing
machinery and appliances in the tuner
culosis hospital be accepted The price
namedis s., 734.J0.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
Dinner at Thompson Home.

John w. Thompson, of 2i21 Kalorama
road. gave a dinner last evening. He
also entertained his guests at a theater
party. Those present were William r.
Ward, A F. Luchs, 5r, Herbert G.
Iubel Eaton W. Bowers, IT., James r.
Mann, jr., William Jones, Preston i.
Porter. John W Thompson, John Cal
vert, John Henplll. and Ross Thomp-
son, all classmates of Mr.. ThOmp son
at the University School
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
Mrs. Cummings to Receive.

Mrs. Horace S. Cummings, 1856 K
street, will receive Tuesdays, February
II, is and Is. Miss Cummings and Miss
Alice Cummings, niece Of Mr.. Cum
mings, who are spending the winter
with their uncle and aunt. aTs daugh-
tiers Of the late DR.. Edward CUMMINGS.
Of Newbury port Mass.
Miss Irwin, sister of Mrs Cummings.
IS visiting in Havana. with the United
states Consul and Mrs Springer.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10

Mrs. Joseph c. Beale, wife Of Repre-
sentative Beale of Pennsylvania, will
receive tomorrow from to 6 o'clock in
her home, 2015 KalOrama road.
Mrs. Beale will have assisting her
Mrs. II. w, Beale of Pennsylvania and
Mrs. NJ. A. Bayless Of Kentucky.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
Valentine Party.

A valentine party will be held Friday
evening. February i, at the Sign OF
the Fox, at o'clock, under the au-
spices Of the PocOhontas Memorial As
sociatiOn. The proceeds Of the enter
Jainment. Will go to the fund for the
statue Of PocOhOntas. which William
Ordway Partridge has just finished and
which will be erected on jamestown
Island early in the spring
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond Here.

Mr. and Mrs John Hays hammond
arrived in Washington Saturday eve
ming TO look over the plans for their
new hcme. They are stopping at the
New Willard.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
HELD IN $500 BOND
FOR DESTROYING PROPERTY

Edward Brown. alias Minor. coiored,
was held in 500 bond I'm the United
States division Of the Police Court
this morning on a charge Of depreda-
ton Of private property. Brown Is ac-
cused of entering the vacant house al
Job c street southwest. and cutting out
the plumbing and bathroom fixtures
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
Langhorns to Entertain.

DR.. and Mrs. Cary Langhorne viii en-
terrain at dinner Saturday evening,
February Is, complimentary to Mrs.
Langhcrne's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7.
Il. Can, who will return TO Washington
the latter part of the week from an ex-
tended trip abroad.
The Washington times., 1908-02-10
T. E. HOOD RESIGNS.

The Commissioners have accepted the
resignation Of 4. T. Hood, an inspector
in the Office OF the property clerk
Stephen II. Ford has been appointed 10
the position at $3.50 per annUm-