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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
COBURN'S S MINSTRELS
COME THIS WEEK
The Devil" Is Booked for
Dec. II.

One attraction only appears at hte
opera house the coming week-the
Coburn Minstrels 7 his is an aggre-
CATION of talented artists. with the
very latest and best quips and spec
tacular diversions
One member of the company is well
known in Americus-Gov Bowen, who
was here last season with Donnelly
& Hatfield Gov. Bowen is the man
who made such a hit in the song
Every Little Bit Added To What
You've Got, Makes Just a Little Bit
More" His inimitable acting in 9th
er minstrel stunts on the same oc-
casion quite won the hearts of the
audience Coburn's Minstrels will
be seen both at matinee and night
performances.
The next attraction will be THE
Devil" which comes for one night on
Dec. II. This production has had a
most extraordinary run in New York,
where two rival theatres have been
running the play for months. 1t will
be one of the very best shows to ap-
pear in Americus this season.
One new attraction has been added
to those previously. announced, the
play being The Man of the Hour, "
which is due on March 4. Little is
known here of the play, but it is said
to be a good one.
@ Among the choice attractions this
season, in addition to those mention
ed will be "The Rivals" Joe Jeffer-
sons success, in which his two sons
appear Another treat will be play
in which Max Figman stars. This
may be THE Man on the Box" in
which he made such hit three seas
ons ago.
The following is a list of plays yet
to come:
Coburn's Minstrels, Dec. II
The Devil" Dec II
East Lynn Jan
Hutton & Bailey Stock Co., week
of Jan. IS.
Max Figman, Feb. 16.
'oThe Rivals" Feb. %.
'The Man of the Hour" March 4
Dixie Minstrels, March 16.
Buster Brown March 26.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
SCORES BACHELORS As
GREAT EVIL OF TODAY

Lynn, Mass, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Leo
nora Lake of st. Louis. one of the
leading temperance lecturers of the
country, who spoke at big no-li-
cense rally here tonight, nearly Great
ed panic among the 1000 ardent
temperance reformers when she an
nounced from the platform that she
had changed her mind about drink
being the worst evil of the country
and denounced bachelorhood as be-
ing worse, and bachelors as being
worse than "hellions who run dives.
storm of Kisses greeted her
words, but Mrs Lake kept right
manfully to her task.
1T is the bachelor who today is
the great evil of America. 1t is
the bachelor who fosters the rum
evil and who spends his time in
dives. 1t is habits he learns as a
bachelor that ruins him as married
man"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Genuiue rose hat pins
$50 each. Bell, the
Jeweler.
DAWSON PARTY
COMES IN AUTO

Travelling in a 24-horse power auto
mobile, party of gentlemen came
up from Dawson Friday night to
spend few hours at the Carnival.
The party arrived shortly before 10
o'clock, having made the run in an
hour and three quarters. On the
streets of the Carnival grounds the
visitors met number of friends and
acquaintances. At late hour the
Dawson gentlemen got aboard and
pulled out for home. The follow
ing were in the party: Messrs. Hol-
lis Brown, Andrew Irwin, J. G.
Crowell, Duke Marshall, Jim Alexan-
der, Bobbie Tedder, George Hill, SID
Goode, Ross Slade and Fred Sawyer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
LEGAL STEP TAKEN TO
STOP THE ENGINE
Unusual Case is Heard in
Court Here.

Judge Littlejohn heard evidence
and argument yesterday in a mos
unusual case, certainly in Georgia
and his decision may establish
precedent for the direction of SINH
lar cases that may arise in other
communities in the state.
The case involves the operation oi
a heavy traction engine and cars
upon the public roads
The case, as brought, is that OF
State by F. A Hooper, solicitor
general, upon information from 7. ],
Morgan and others; petition to en-
join and abate nuisance"
The title in itself has the ring OF
novelty about it,
Mr. B. G.. Hodges owns and oper-
ates traction engine and train OF
cars which is utilized in hauling lum-
Der from his mills to the city Farm
ers living along the roads traversed
are the petitioners for the abate-
ment of the alleged nuisance.
1t is stated by petitioners that the
operation of the engine damages the
public roads and bridges by reason
of its great weight; frightens teams
upon the highway, while the sparks
thus emitted are a source of constant
menace to property.
Many affidayits were submitted and
opinions cited.
Mr.. Hodges is represented by Col.
w P Wallis, while Judge ]. A Hixon
county. attorney, represents the petit
TONERS. 1t is said that the records
show but two cases of like nature
tried in the courts, one in Mississip-
pi, and the other in Massachusetts.
Judge Littlejohns decision in this
cause celebrae is awaited with con-
siderable interest in Americus and in
the county as we'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
ANOTHER CHANGE AT
THOSE S5 SKIRTS

So popular was the sale of skirts at
$5 at Duncans yesterday, that an
other opportunity will be given on
Monday for careful buyers to pur-
chase attractive and durable wearing
apparel at very modest prices. An
other line of beautiful skirts has been
taken from the regular stock, and
which have been selling as high as
$16.50, and thrown on the tables at
$5 even money An examination Of
these values will convince the ladies
that no mistake will be made in TAX
ing advantage of this sale of high
grade goods at popular prices. Come
tomorrow and take your choice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
LADIES' ARE COMING TO
MEETING or LEAGUE

The meeting this afternoon of the
Business Mems Gospel League at the
city hall will prove of more than US
ual interest in the attendance of a
large number of ladies. AS a rule
the meetings are attended by members
only, but for the service this after
noon at 3 o'clock the ladies and pub
lie generally will be welcomed The
program of music will be particularly
pleasing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
sHRILL BLAST OF WHISTLE
STIRS UP THE TOWN

A little blaze in a grass patch a
mile out Lee street north gave the
department a long and entirely need
less UP hill run at o'clock last
night. The shrieking of the fire
whistle for several minutes led one
to believe that the town instead of a
grass patch was in danger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Those Hyphenated Contemporaries
augusta Herald.l

To our esteemed contemporaries
The leopard cannot change his spots
neither can the Times Recorder cut
off part of its honored name. 1t is
part of it's assets.-Americus Times
Recorder.
If the Times Recorder, Times En-
terprise, Times Union and the rest oil
the hyphenated fraternity must bea1
their compound names, either foi
their sins or the sins of their ances-
tors, they can only be pitied and not
blamed However, when one makes
an unintentional slip-up in creditine
a clipping to one of them, they mus
remember that it is only the happen
ing of the unavoidable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06

$3.50 Kid bedroom slippers, all
cOlOrs 80. -. -. -. -. soc
$3.50 and $1.75 Felt Bedroom Slip
pers, all cOlOrs =. :. 9SC
500 pairs Ladies' and children's
Shoes, CSC
$500 Ladies' Tan Shoes at .$1.69
$500 Ladies' Tan Shoes -. S1.49
iWARLTCK'S STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06

We have been giving some good
values in shoes at Warlick's Store.
but we will now throw our entire
stock out, at such prices that you
can hardly realize It's true. we have
got a ten thousand dollar stock OF
shoes and must reduce it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Little GIRLS.

Bring you Bucks Stove Drawings
to me and sign your name in my
book. Stove will be given away Dec.
10th.
BUCHANAN'S HARDWARE.
Nov. 28-10t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
MORE TALK
About the Hand Painted China at
DOdsOn's.

She display of Stouffer Hand
Painted China at Dodson's Phar-
macy continues to call forth the ad-
miration of all. Sales have been
fast but still there is an immense
stock, and the prices are about half
the usual price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
WarIick's Store. Planters

Yes, said the bankrupt, 4 lost
my fortune reaching for an ideal.
Very interesting. And what was
your ideal?"
"A bigger fortune than had"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Joyner' S Extra
Bargains for the first | ) days Of Dec.
Extra Specials

% yards good 32-inch sheeting $1.0O.
10 yards best Fame or Rangoon Cali
co, 4oS'
10 yards good yard-wide bleach
ing o9c.
10 yards good blue chambray :. 45c.
10 yards best 10c, 36-inch Sea Is
land, .. -. QUO.
Mems $3.50 heavy Brogan Shoes,
pair, =. =. e.. Sl.Oo
Mems $3.50 Fine Calf Shoes, pr. $1.OO.
Ikajes' $3.50 Vici Kid Pat. Tip Shoes,
II Pddf 9i.Vo
ladies $125 heavy work shoes,
PAIR 91.VV
Painters $1.00 White Overalls soc.
Mems 49c, Negligee Shifts, each 29c.
Boys $125 heavy knee suits, each
CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Little Girls.

Bring your Bucks Stove Drawings
to me and sign your name in my
book. Stove will be given away
Dec. 10th.
BUCHANAN'S HARDWARE.
Nov. 28-10t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Little Girls.

Bring your Bucks Stove Drawings
to me and sign your name in my
book Stove will be given away Dec.
10th
BUCHANAN HARDWARE.
Nov. 28-10t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06

rs your daughters college educa-
tion of any benefit to your
saOh, yes: she's able to tell me
what to order when we sit down at a
soda water counter"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06

DO you believe in the literal idea
OF future punishment"
Not for myself" answered Mr..
Sirius Barker. But ! favor it for a
lot of people / know
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-06
Men 'sSuits and 0vercoats
at 1-3 off

This great stock of Clothing must
be sold, and prices have got to
do the work. am in position
to sell clothing cheaper than any
other merchant in Americus, and, if
you will examine my goods and
prices you will see that am doing it
See my goods and prices before you
buy elsewhere
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
PROMISING CAREER
is CUT SHORT

Lewis E. Evans, son of Mr.. and NJ 81
Thomas A. Evans, East Front street,
departed this life at a. m. Monday
after long illness
The deceased had been in poor health
for nearly two years, although he was
critically i'll for only five weeks.
He was a well.known and highly
esteemed young man. For some years
he was travelling salesman. He was
in the employ of the Danville mer-
camille company and when that firm
dissolved he became salesman for j.
II. Goeser & company. He later join
ed the firm of Ford, Evans & Co. act
ing as salesman for the concern. He
continued in the latter position until
his health failed.
Mr. Evans was member of Christ
Episcopal church. He was q young
man of excellent character and of fine
business qualifications. Had his health
been spared he would no doubt have
had successful business career.
The deceased; was thirty years of
age He is survived by his widow and
a three year-old daughter, Frances. In
addition TO his parents one brother,
Watkin Evans, and two sisters, Misses
Winifred and May t., also survive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
LEWIS e. EVANS
LAID TO REST

The funeral of Lewis E Evans took
place at o clock yesterday afternoon
from the family homestead, No. 52S
Front street. Interment was made in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Edward Haughton, The pail bear
ers we're: David Evans, Frank Mon
tague, David Reese, Harry Titley,
David Roderick aud David Thomas
The flowers were numerous and
beautiful, all being offerings from in
dividual friends with the exception of
a beautiful pillow. which was present.
ed by ]. H. Goeser q Co., former en-
ployers of the deceased.
The following persons from out of
town attended the funeral: Mr.. and
Mrs Isaac Bowen, Mrs. WilliamsByer-
ly of Williamsport Eleazer Evans and
son Arthur of Glen Richey; Arthur
W. Evans, Corning, N. Y. Miss Anna
L. Williams of Shenandoah; Mrs.
James Croft, of Beach Haven; Mrs.
Ellen Evans and son John of Clyner,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bailey of Johns
town; Mrs. Arthur Lloyd, of Berwick.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
GRANTED
Another TRIAL

In the case of Commonwealth VS..
Peter Dietrich Judgment has been re-
versed by the supreme court and the
case has been returned for trial. The
supreme court opinion has not as yet
arrived at the prothonotary' office.
The history of the above case is a
rather remarkable one. Including the
action OF the supreme court just rec
orded there have been now two re-
versals of judgment in the case and
the new trial ordered will constitute
the third time that Peter Dietrich has
been on trial for the killing of
James A. Jones, on February 13, 1906.
Owing to a misapprehension many
persons are under the impression that
Peter Dietrich has already had three
trials and that the one following the
present reversal will be the fourth
trial.
A glance at the court records reveals
that Dietrich was first brought to trial
in May, 1906. The attempt, however,
proved mistrial and yielded no re-
suits. A juror was withdrawn and the
case was dismissed.
In September. 1906, Dietrich's first
real trial occurred. He was found
guilty of murder in the second degree
and recommended to the mercy of the
court. The case was carried to the
supreme court: Judgment was reversed
aud the case ordered back for trial.
The second trial took place May,
1907. The verdict in this trial was
murder in the second degree.
On June Sth last Dietrich was sent.
enced by Judge Evans to fourteen
years imprisonment in the Eastern
penitentiary at separate and solitary
confinement at labor. During June he
was removed to the Eastern penitent
iary and has since been confined there
Hon. Grant Herring Of counsel fol-
defendant yesterday explained that il
view of the reversal by the supreme
court Peter Dietrich, after reason
able period of time. will be brought
back to the Montour county prison
where, unless admitted to bail, he viii
remain until the next trial. Mr.. Her
ring stated that an effort would bC
made to secure a change of venue.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
CONGESTION At
THE POST OFFICE

The attaches of the post Office were
treated to another surprise on Satur-
day. The first surprise occurred on st.
Valentines day, when state of con-
gestion occurred in the post office that
surpassed anything ever experienced
on that date before and seemed to ap-
proach Christmas. On Saturday both
st. Valentines day and Christmas
were eclipsed and really anomalous,
not to say embarrassing, state of
affairs was brought about.
The Easter greetings or cards prov
ed the heaviest factor These began
to come in about noon Friday; by
night they proved perfect deluge and
everything else was showed under. !"
Next came the boxes of candy, which
out numbered the packages on any
Christmas that could be remembered
two to one.
The consequence was that the car
riers, although they worked like he
roes. could not get out the mail. Even
first class mail. which ordinarily should
have been dlivered Saturday. had to
lie in the post office until Monday.
The carriers were loaded down like
pack horses and were delayed on their
trips two oY three hours. Il may not
be known chat the carriers are not al
lowed to work more than eight hours,
il they work overtime they are subject
to a fine and reprimand.
Under the circumstances nothing re-
manned for the carriers to DO but to
put in their eight hours to the best
possible advantage, making a special
effort to deliver all the first class mail.
The heavy demand being made upon
the postal facilities at Easter for the
transmission of greetings, etc. illus.
trates the changes in custom that are
constantly taking place as time moves
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
r1RS. F. w HOWE
CLAIr1ED BY DEATH

Our readers will be panied to learn
OF the death OF Mrs Ellen Woodruff
Howe, wife of our townsmau, f. W.
Howe, who departed this life at II 30
O'Clock Saturday night after six
months illness.
The deceased was one of our best
known residents, esteemed and below
ed because of her high character, her
broad sympathles and her generosity
She was a member of Christ Episcopal
church.
Mrs. Howe was fifty nine years of
age. Besides her husband size is sur
vived by two sons: Charles Howe, of
Columbus. S. O.. and Fred Howe, of
this city.
She was born in Niagara county, N.
Y. A portion of her married life was
spent at Lockport, N. Y. The family
also resided at Coldwater, Mich, for
some years. With her husband and
two sons the deceased came to Dan
Vile in 1881.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
MACADAM|Z|NC
BOROUGH Streets

From action taken it would seem
that the present council is disposed to
sustain the borough's record of the
last few years and to labor assiduous-
ly for better streets.
Whether the paving of East Market
street as proposed at the last meeting
OF council can be accomplished or not
the other streets of the borough where
repairs are necessary will not be neg
lected. Council is now prepared to
proceed with the maCadamization of
Cherry street, which for years past has
been one OF the worst in the borough.
In addition to Cherry street the square
on Ferry street between Bloom and
Center streets as we'll as the square on
Pine street north of Bloom street, will
be macadamized. Ferry street between
Bloom and Center streets was soraped
last summer and is very much in need
of coat of limestone.
Two car loads of limestone from the
Silver Springs Quarry company of AL
media have been ordered and are ex-
pected to arrive at any day. Unless
the material proves unsatisfactory all
the limestone needed will be ordered
from the Silver Springs company. The
work on macadamizing will begin as
soon as the limestone arrives.
At present it is uncertain whether
or not work of any sort will be done
on East Market street, which is in the
worst condition of any street in the
borough. The proposition to pave it
under the act of May / 1905, advanced
by the borough solicitor at the last
meeting Of council, is generally re-
garded as feasible. There is much
room for doubt, however, whether paw
ing, with State aid, can be accom-
plished the present summer. consider
ing the official formality that has to
be complied with and the long delay
incidental thereto that is pretty sure
to occur.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
TOOL HOUSE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

An alarm of fire yesterday morning
occasioned some excitement and
brought out two of the fire companies.
Tine fire. however, was not serious
one. being confined to the tool house
of the Reading Iron company, build
ing some ten feet square situated out
on the cinder tip near the northern
end of Montour row.
The fire was discovered shortly after
10 O'Clock. The alarm was sounded
by the Continental fire company and in
a few minutes that company followed
by the Goodwill boys was on its way
to the fire.
The Continental boys arrived first
and attaching their hose to plug on
Montour row soon had stream on the
fire. The building. however. was
doomed when the firemen arrived and
it was soon totally destroyed. The
Goodwill company learned that its
services were not needed before it
reached the fire and it turned and
went back to the engine house.
The building that burned was used
by the Reading Iron company as a
place in which to store the tools need
ed to keep up repairs on the system of
track maintained in connection with
the iron works. Some tools were burn
ed along with the building. No one
seems to know how the fire original.
ed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
SPE|SER IS
STATE CHAMPION

William T. Speiser, the we'll known
Danville marksman, is now the cham
pion live bird shot in the State of
Pennsylvania, and has in his possess
sion magnificent solid silver loving
cup, which trophy was recently award
ed to him when he defeated G. W.
Hansell at a match held in Allentown.
The trophy won by Mr.. Speiser is
called the " Pennsylvania State Chal-
lenge Trophy" and is offered by the
Harrisburg Sportsmen's s. club. Its
value is 5000. 1t is a challenge cup
and is always shot for under the rules
OF the Pennsylvania Sportsmen's as
sociation. The man holding the cup
is acknowledged the champion live
bird shot of the State while the cup
remains in his possession.
The holder of the cup, however, is
required to defend his title at any
time upon challenge and also at the
annual shoot of the Harrisburg club
on February 22nd.
In Mr.. Spiser's match with G. W.
Hansell on Saturday, when he won the
cup, the people of Allentown were
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
FIRE DISCOVERED
IN NICK OF TIME

y fire broke out i'll the bowling al
ley last evening, which was discoyer-
ed just in the nick of time to prevent
a dangerous blaze.
The alleys are to be removed to an
other place for the summer, and dur
ing the afternoon yesterday Mr.. Ach-
eubach, with some assistants, was en-
gagged in getting them ready for ship
ment
About 80 o'clock the building was
locked mp aud all parties left. About
6 80 O. clock Mr.. Achenbach returned
to the building and found smoke issu-
ing through crevices at the doors and
windows. Opening the door he found
the interior filed with a dense volume
of smoke, He entered the building but
was soon forced to retreat.
Meanwhile an alarm Of fire had been
sent in. in response to which the Con
tinental hose company came dashing
to the fire in double quick time,
followed in a very short time by each
of the other fire companies. Simultau-
eously with the arrival of the Com
tinental hose company Post Office
Clerk W. j. Williams appeared on the
scene with his chemical fire extin-
guisher and made his way into the
building.
Neither the services of Mr.. Williams
nor of the fire companies were needed
however Following the first discov-
cry of the fire John Jacobs made his
way through the rear end of the build
ing and with several buckets of water
extinguished the fire, which was burn
ing among lot of shavings at one end
of the alley.
Not only the alleys but the capac-
ious building ON the inside is con-
structed of rich North Carolina pine,
and, had the fire gained headway, there
is no telling where it would have stop
ped, as other buildings are built UP
close to the bowling alley.
The fire brought several hundred
people to the spot.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
MILL. MEN FIGHT
MOUNTAIN FIRE

A fire broke out among the wood
land Of Montour ridge Yesterday aft
ernoon and in few hours spread over
a large area. 1t was extinguished by
men employed by the Reading Iron
company.
The fire was started among the
leaves by sparks from a west bound
freight locomotive shortly after the
hour Of noon. From point about half
mile below Lovers leap the fire rau
toward the top of the ridge spreading
out eastwardly as it advanced.
A portion of the land on Montour
Ridge is owned by the Reading Iron
company and in order to check the ii re
q force of men was sent down from the
mills. They did good work and by
dark last evening the fire was appar-
emily under control.