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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Ladies Sweaters

Ladies Sweaters, odds and ends
of stock red, white, navy and
black $3.50 and $3.50 value, Spec
ial for this week at $3.50 Also g
few $500 and $3.50 value specially
priced at 1915 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

The regular annual meeting Of
stockholders of the Bank of South
Western Georgia will be held at the
bank at 10 o'clock this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

About 200 pair of
$3.50 Pat. Shoes, new
styles, like you wear
every day; to go at $4.78.
Sale opens Thursday, 8
a. m. Rylander Shoe CO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Yesterday was legal sales day,
but neither Sheriff Bell or City Mar
shall Feagin could display any goods
on the bargain counter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Ii you go 10 Ryiander's Thursday
morning at 8 O'clock you will find
such bargains that will surprise you
in OVercOats and suits. We need the
room. They must go. SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Bargains in Curtains

SplendidIy serviceable, dainty, Mott
ingham curtains in neatly bordered
effects A variety of new patterns in
white, two-tone and Arabian color.
From one curtain to two pair in
this lot will be closed out at "a the
price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

my wife doesn't say boo when /
come in at midnight Neither does
mine, but she says everything else
in the dictionary"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Americus menagerie is still shy
on blind tigers although they are cor
railing few in other Georgia cities
The striped cat is quiet here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Now is the time to buy your rain
coat at your own price. Sale opens
Thursday, 8 "A. m. RyIander Shoe
Co. So
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
35C and SOC Ribbons at 25C

Fancy plaid and ombre stripe rib
bons very wide all pure silk and sold
at 80 and soc; special for this week
at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Americas merchants are adyertis-
ing clearance sales, and the man
with a few surplus dollars will soon
be able to stock his home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Hess and Bannister $500 and $500
shoes that you are buying every day
to go at S3.9S. Sale opens Thursday,
8 a. m. Rylander Shoe Co. SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Miss Elizabeth Hollis left yester-
day for Nashville, where she will
spend a month at the home of her
sister, Mrs Grantland Rice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Fine harness carried in stock OF
made to order at Bagley's; wholesale
and retail If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Joe liked fairy stories, says Gov
ernor Folks mother of his interest
ing youth. He still hears 'em from
the Folk boomers.-New York Mail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Secretary Taft stands pat on the
Roosevelt antitrust platform.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

The scenes to be presented tonight
at the moving picture show are the
FINEST of the weeks series, and should
be seen by a large audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Always remember that you save
money by trading with Bell, the
leading jeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

The hardware and supply dealers
are now having their turn in equip
ping the rural mule for the grand
march in the cotton patch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

This crisp, cold weather bodies
no good to the fatted piglets and cpl
cures here will revel tomorrow in
the fat of the land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

High grade pocket knives, best
shot gun shells. Smithwick's Gun
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

High grade guns at bargains for
the next 30 days. SmithWick's Gun
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Country roads here are washed in
many places by the recent torrential
rains, but the convicts will soon put
them in trim again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mr. .Wardlaw Num- came up yes
terday from Huntington, having bust
ness in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Bring your ticket to RylanderS,
S1O0 worth of goods given away. II
costs you nothing. S-9
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Hunting coats, leggings and gun
eases at cut price for next 80 days.
Smithwick'S Gun Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Miss Bessie Matthews returned to
Moultrie yesterday after pleasant
visit to relatives in Americas, where
she formerly resided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mr. J. T. Hitler was among those
coming from Plains to Americas yes
terday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Ladies Garments Must Go

Jackets, coats, suits and skirts.
There's a great gap between early
seasons prices and these prices. It's
wise to buy now. Those who want
a fresh, new outfit for the winter
What chance this is-selecting from
such varieties of really handsome
suits at reductions like this. All at
"a price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Judge William d. Kiddoo of Cuth-
bert, was in Americas yesterday upon
legal business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Rylander Shoe Co.'s
free prizes amounting
to 500. Get you a num-
bered ticket; it costs you
nothing.

Good morning; were you burgled
last night? Such may soon be the
morning salutation when citizens of
Americas greet each other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

1t will be worth your while to get
RyIander's prices on suits at this sale.
They must go. Sale begins a. III.
Thursday. SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Pistols, cartridges, rifles and ammu-
milton. Best quality. Price lowest.
SmithWick's Gun Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

H. r. Clure, we'll known citizen
of Milledgeville, was in Americas
yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

H. L. Jones of Cuthbert, was in
Americas yesterday morning among
others coming here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Miss Minnie Tamm of Savannah
is visiting the Misses Schroeder, at
their home on Jackson street, arriy-
ing yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

With her many county schools, the
city public schools and the district
agricultural college, Sumter is in
deed an educational centre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

The above letter speaks for itself.
The Union Central is known not only
for its promptness, but for it's lib
eraI treatment of policy holders and
large annual dividends. The fact that
for many years the rate of interest
earned on it's investments has been
the largest of any company, and its
death rate has been extremely low,
puts it in position to pay large divi-
bends, and that it is doing so is at
tested by many policy holders here
in Sumter Co 1t has~no corporation
stocks or bonds, but nearly all of it
$50, 600, 600 assets is invested in first
mortgages on farm lands, which from
long experience have proven to be
the best and safest class of invest
ments.
The Company has recently adopted
a new form of policy, which is the
shortest, most liberal and best con-
tract ever put on the market.
The best insurance at the lowest
possible cost is the company's motto
Lee NJ Hansofrd is the Genera
| Agent, Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mr.. NJ M. McGehee of Cordele, was
loking after matters of business il
Americas yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

r. X. Webb's hack now in service.
Calls answered promptly. Phone 81
for hack, or best line of groceries.
12-3-2m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mrs. T. J.. Elder and little daugh-
ter, Miss Sarah, of Athens, are guests
of Mrs. ]. e. Hightower, at her home
on Hampton street, coming yester-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Don't forget the great remnant sale
Thursday and Friday.
1t. PINKSTON co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Store for Rent

Store for Rent
Store room, adjoining L. G. Coun-
ciFs warehouse and now occupied by
Aaron Cohen, for rent. Apply to R.
J. PERRY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Our line of Blank Books, Office
and Typewriter supplies complete.
M. S. HOLIDAY.

George p. Burdick hailing from
Sparta, was a we'll known visitor
in Americas yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
P. B. Williford
Americas COnCIaye No. 343.,
IMPERIAL ORDER iItPTASOPHS

Meets first Wednesday each month
in X. P. Castle. All visiting brethren
cordially invited.
A. e. L0CKETT, Archon.
H. d. WATTS, Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs S. E. West have re-
turned to Thomasyille, after short
visit in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE
Almost sold out but still doing
business. Bell, the ieweler.

Weather forecast for today: Fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
IT'S BARGAINS NOW
BARGAINS At EVERY TURN

There's a valid reason for it, we've given this
reason before; we now give it again:
This stores policy is dead set against carry
ing over merchandise from one season to another.
There's wisdom in such policy. You need the
goods now. We are glad to sacrifice the profits
so that we may have clean shelves and counters
for the spring arrivals. Never in this stores
history could you exchange your money with
greater economy and self-satisfaction than now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Entire line of ladies'
hosiery to go at actual
cost. Must have the
room. Sale opens Thurs
day 9 a. m. Rylander
Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
MerCerized GinghamS

8 pieces full mercerized ginghams,
looks like silk; wears better and per-
fectly fast colors. Splendid assert
ment of patterns; regular price 25c.
Special this week at 100.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
Look

One car of good farm mules. Call
and see them at Kelly's stables
7-3t-d-w-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
MIR. P. J. WISE'S
DEATH CLAIM PAID
Ten Days After Death by Union
Central Life Insurance Co.

PLAINS, GA, Dec. 28th, 1907.
Mr. Lee M. Hansford, Gen. Agt.,
Union Central Life Insurance Co.
Americas, Ga.
Dear Sir:-I desire to thank you
and your company for the prompt
and courteous maner in which you
settled the policy held by my late
husband, p J. Wise, in the Union
Central Life Insurance Co.
My late husband took his policy in
March of this year, he died Dec
18th, and now just ten days later,
have your check for the full amount
Again thanking you for your
prOmptness,
I am very truly,
lSignedl Lou c. Wise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Phone "a, TURPIN STA
BILE, for hack. Prompt and
reliable service at all hours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
DEPARTMENT

Having had the largest business history this depart
men clean out every garment stock that
staple all the year round At the time will make
duced prices nearly every thing the stock during this
SALE Such prices king known Amer
before but take losses quick and
the goods the cash For you this will be grand opportunity
the right at its height and also the
buy will be good for this we'll as another season.
1t is useless to add that you know we have the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

All kinds of air guns and special
air rifle bullets at SmithWick's Gun
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mr.. ]. T. Warren came up yester-
day from Albany, having important
business in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sheffield and
young son went to Albany yesterday
upon a visit of few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Miss Pidcock of Moultrie, a fair
visitor in Americas, returned to her
home yesterday evening
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

NJ v Duncan registered from
Jacksonville yesterday among the
arrivals at the Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08
DR.. F. B. GREGORY,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
Diseases of Children a Speciality.

Tenders his professional services
to the citizens of Americas and sur
rounding country. Office over Dod-
sons Pharmacy. Residence Windsor
Hotel. Calls left at Dodson's Phar-
macy will receive prompt attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

You know the kind and quality OF
our ladies' shoes. They go at actual
cost in this sale. Nothing held back.
You get the new and up-tO-date goods,
Sale opens Thursday, 3 a. m. Ryan
der Shoe Go. SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-08

Sparta, was we'll known VISITOR
in Americas yesterday
1t will be worth your while to get
RyIander'S prices on suits at this sale.
They must go. Sale begins 8 a. III.
Thursday. SO
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. West have re-
turned to Thomasville, after short
visit in Americas.
All kinds of air guns and special
air rifle bullets at SmithBick's Gun
Store.
Mr.. J. T. Warren came up yester-
day from Albany, having important
business in Americas.
Entire line of ladies'
hosiery to go at actual
cost. Must have the
room. Sale opens Thurs
day 8 a. m. Rylander
Shoe Co.
Miss Pidcock of Moultrie, a fair
visitor in Americas, returned to her
home yesterday evening.
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sheffield and
young son went to Albany yesterday
upon a visit of a few days
You know the kind and quality OF
our ladies' shoes. They go at actual
cost in this sale. Nothing held back.
You get the new and up-t0-date goods,
Sale opens Thursday, 3 a. IN. Ryan
der Shoe Go. SO
NJ. V. Duncan registered from
! Jacksonville yesterday among the
arrivals at the Windsor
Look
One car of good farm mules. Call
| and see them at Kelly's stables.
7-3t-d-w-2t.
Don't forget the great remnant sale
It. PINKSTON co.
Mr. NJ M. McGehee of Cordele, was
loking after matters of business in
Americas yesterday morning
Mrs. T. i. Elder and little daugh-
ter, Miss Sarah, of Athens, are guests
of Mrs. J. e. Hightower, at her home
on Hampton street, coming yester-
day.
With her many county schools, the
city public schools and the district
agricultural college, Sumter is in
deed an educational centre.
The hardware and supply dealers
| are now having their turn in equip
| ping the rural mule for the grand
march in the cotton patch.
We have about ID or 20 boys suits
left from our fall stock to go at ac-
tual cost. The early shopper gets
the bargain here. Sale opens a. M.
Thursday. Rylander SE0e Co. So
Americus menagerie is still shy
on blind tigers although they are cor
1 IN limo q fou in O+bor GaC~oia oitipe
The striped cat is quiet here
The drenching rain during The ear
ly hours yesterday was the heaviest
| here in long while, the rain guage
showing nearly four inches.
Rylander Shoe Co.'S
free prizes amounting
to 500. Get you anum-
bered ticket; it costs you
nothing.
J Good morning; were you burgled
last night? Such may soon be. the
morning salutation when citizens of
| Americas greet each other.
Ii you go 10 Ryiander's Thursday
morning at o'clock you will find
such bargains that will surprise you
in OVercOats and suits. We need the
room. They must go. So
/
The scenes to be presented tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-12-22
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago Dec. E-Buying by several OF the lead
ing holders caused the wheat market 10 close strong
to-day final quotations being up &c to nc. Corn.
oats and provisions also closed firm
Trade in the wheat pit was dull the greater
part of the day. but became moderately active IN
the final half hour when prices advanced 70 the
highest point of the day. The close at almost
the best prices. with May at s. 055s 10 81 O5@t and
July 975sc- Throughout the greater part OF the
session a pre-hOLday dulness prevailed and seftl-
rnenr was bearish. News OF the day was almost
entirely favorable to the bears Gables were weak.
Argentine offerings of wheat IN European markets
liberal, the visible supply or WIsaC In tile
United States showed increase OF $4,000 bushels
and weather conditions IN this country were favor
able for the fall sown crop The amount Of bread
stuff on ocean passage decreased LES geo bushels
CIearances OF wheat and -four were liberal at $4,000
bushels. Primary receipts were $4,000 bushels,
compared with 1.o56.oo0 bushels the corresponding
day year ago. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago
reported receipts Of 52T against so last
week and 5SS year ago.
The corn market opened weak owing to liberal
receipts and excellent weather for the movement,
but became firm before the end OF the first hour
and continued Arm the balance OF the day. Lead
ing shorts were the principal buyers. one OF these
being credited with purchasing more than L0eo,e.0
bushels. Reports from the seaboard claimed
very door export call. with bids greatly below the
price OF the May delivery here in Chicago. The
market closed strong with prices Ac to sc TO nc
above the previous close. May closed 60lzc
6lssc july 6Ol.c. Local receipts Az
with three OF contract grade.
a improved shipping demand for the cash grain
had a bUllish effect the oats market. the close
being strong. with prices up isc 10 sc. The hrTn-
ness OF alsc had strengthening influence.
The market opened easy in sympathy with other
grain, but became firm Final quotations on
May were nt 5l1sc 20 5li4c and July 45isc Local
receipts were 14
Provisions We're firm the entire day. chiefly be-
cause Of falling or in receipts OF hogs West
packing centres Demand fairly active
and offerings relatively light Prices AZ ths close
showed net gains OF &C to I5c 10 1Tlsc
Estimated receipts for tomorrow Wheat s.
cars corn, $50 cars oats, S3s hogs 34Oo head
New-York tribune., 1908-12-22
TOPICS OF THE STREET

FOREIGN TRADING--FoTeisn houses dealt in
- eeo sra7es in the local market. buying bal
- II Lsondou ccnsois were firm and the Eea-
= market vas steady and inactive with the ex-
o-fior Ct the copper issues. which showed heavy
.s-se-cz Money IN fair demand al the Brit
ssh capital Discount -ates were trtfe higher as
r--rs-ed with iaSt weeks closing The South
.s--re1 gold offered ii tle London market was Sc
-u-e5 By Paris. Bar sol6 advanced in London sd
- r>z--s exchange on London was dr1ner. Cont
,,.---sl discounts were unchanged
COPPER MARKET CONDITIONS weak
80 Of the copper stocks Is due more 70 the weak
- ~ re metal situation than ANYTHING else
ns-s has been 10 buying OF copper to speak Of for
- weeks and purchases At the present time are
ls~-se- than thev have been since the election
Ts--7re seems have ali the copper she can carry
- -hsre has bee1 no bUving from this source in
.,-s-eI weeks As result there are reports tha {
s-o-lyz are accommodating IN this country. The
Market opened to-day with no demand 10 speak Of.
-r5 erecf-olytic copper can be obtained at 1S7sc
= IND re Iow gevel - the current movement.
rTvTDENDS DECLAEED.-Diyidends have been
se-rz-e6 as follows Library Bureau regular quar-
.r~lz Ter cent On the preferred. payable January
Mutual Gas Company regular semi annual per
---- 7=vaEle January 2. American woolIen Com
49, regular quarterly - per cent on the pre-
s.--es psyahle January 70. Waltham Watch Com
Ts-v ssrni-annEai IL Per cent the common usv-
49, January i Maiden Lane Savings Bank rer1l-
L. s-nusl Ter cent. PAYABLE per cent January
z75 Pc cent July :: Seaboard National Bank
zs--,-z--.raI 3 re- cent. payable January .
am FNPORTS-Gcldran. Sachs & CO en-
zr~5 yesterday S5oeeeo IN gold bars for export TO
Tg-one This gold represents the accumulation Of
II
as CT since the National City Bank took al the
S--s-s-re geld bars there when II shipped
:. an aga or December u This again exhausts the
.sssv Offices supply Of exporta5le gold Sterling
sxcnazge vas strong. chiefly result OF a for
ez- demand for remittance in connection with
holiGzy requirements
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BRAZILIAN LOAN.-The
Ns-torzl CRY Bank announces that the per cent
E-azl.zu loan, Of which $4,000, GOO reserved
- American bidders. heavily oversub-
srribec rha- the final award only from 10 70 Is
us- cs-c q tie amount applied for assigned
,, re respective bidders. As general rule sub
sr-ire-s 70 rhe smaller amounts were accorded the
la-Ee- proportion
TO WITHDRAW FROM CLEARING HOUSE
The trustees Of the Nassau Trust Company Of
F-eokiyr have adopted resolution that the insti-
-ufen withdraw from its connection with the New
- Clearing House after the exchanges o. De-
-s-rbs- os The National City Bank OF New York
VII hereafter be the principal depository Of the
Nassau company
aPPLLCATION TO LIsT-Ap pplication ms been
made Tire Stock Exchange 10 list 81 90 a6d-
tonal E-s- mortgage consolidated per cent bonds
q ire Minneapolis, St Paul 6 Saulu Ste. Marie
RslEay. $3.50 additional preferred stock Of the
An1sricsz Agricultural Chemical Company and
3 rs aao hrzt mortgage 3 per cent bonds OF the
Cnie- Bag ard PAPER Company.