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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
E.caned Two Kinds of Death.

"If | have got TO be killed, it's the
lightning route for mine, every time,
declares Michael Chisham, who was
knocked off a roof by shock from a
high-power wire. Never knew what
struck me. There was bnZZ-Z-Z, like
YOU hear in a planning mill, only dreamy
and sweet like pretty music. Then |
seemed to he having delightful sail.
Then | woke up i'll the hospital with
nv burned hands done up, and they
told me | had fallen off the gas-house
roof"
Chisham had remarkable escape
from two kinds of death. He and a
companion were sent to make repairs
on the gas-house roof in Bangor, Me.
Chisham knew that there were high
mower wires on the roof, and to keep
his comrade out of danger took the
risky end Of the job. lie made a slip
and touched wire carrying 1900
volts. Instantly he was seen to fall,
roll down the roof to the other nearly
fat. and bound thence to the ground.
He was picked up unconscious, but rail-
lied in a short time, and except for
bad burns on his hands was uninjured.
Spain is the sunniest Of all the Eu.
ropasn cnunfriex
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
RIpenfng Green Tomatoes.

Often when frost comes there are
many tomatoes ON the vines that are
nearly full grown, but that have not
yet rlpened enough to send to market.
7 have picked such tomatoes and put
them in a cool, dark place to ripen
slowly and sent them to market when
the supply had run low and prices run
high, says a writer in New England
Homestead. But for home use bet
ter way is to pick the smaller ones
from the vines and then hang up the
branch In the cellar, darkening the
windows and keeping the place cool.
They will ripen slowly, and one may
indulge In ripe tomatoes in January,
when those grown in dollhouse and
not as large or any better flavor are
selling at 25 cents a pound or more.
fry 1t.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
Royal Fun ming.

On their way to Paris recently. King
Haakon and Queen Maud, Of Norway,
passed through Copenhagen. They
were received at the railway station
by King Frederick. King Haakon's
father. A. courtier who was present
tells. what the monarchs said.
"Well. Haakon." said King Freder-
lex, "how do you like being a klngT
81 would rather ask you," retorted
Haakon I've been a king longer
than you"
This was quite true. Frederick Of
Denmark succeeded to the throne upon
the death of his father, King Christian.
on January %, 1905, but Haakon was
elected king OF Norway by the Storth.
ing on November IS, 1905.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
VaIue of Beet Sugar PrOdu ct =

Some idea Of the magnitude Of the
beet sugar industry in the United
States can be given by estimating the
value of the beets sold by the growers
to the factories and of the refined
sugar placed on the market by the fac
tories last year.
If we assume that the average price
paid for beets in 1906 was So per ton,
the total value of the 1926, 112 tons Of
beets harvested Is $21, 1SO,56O. If we
estimate the value of the sugar at Az
cents per pound, the 967, ,224,OOO pounds
Of sugar manufactured were worth
S43, ,525 ,OSO. Probably the assumed
prices both for beets and for sugar may
be a trifle below those actually receiv-
ed, but these figures are sufficiently
accurate to indicate the magnitude Of
the industry
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

Florida and which
ori g in y came
from Sumatra. AZ
ter very careful and
satisfactory tests
results have proved
beyond a doubt the
value Of this vari-
ETY. for growing
commercially, to-
gether with the fact
that the seed comes
tr1lp TO tyDp wear
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

after year when saved under bog. The
name Uncle Sam Sumatra was given
to this variety. 1t Is cigar wrapper
variety of tobacco and adapted for
growing under shade in the cigar wrap
per producing regions. The plants
reach an average height Of about eight
feet at the time of maturity, and they
bear an average of about twenty-six
leaves before topping. The cured leaves
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

Fertilizer tests with corn in Virginia
show clearly that plowing under green
leguminous crops is highly beneficial
practice and that where this is fol
lowed only moderate amounts Of fertll-
ity will be necessary to give increased
yields. When vegetable matter Is lack
ing, however, heavy applications of fer
tilizer seem Observation-Disclosures NJ.
SOule.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

will average about
sixteen inches In
. width by twenty
inches In length. al
though the size varies
according to field and
cultural conditions.
The yield of the crops
Of this variety Is high,
being as much as
600 pounds of cured
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

tobacco to the acre under favorable
conditions. The percentage of the best
grades of wrapper in these crops Is
correspondngly high.-Exchange
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
New VARIETY of Tobacco.

A new variety Of tobacco, valuable
for cigar wrapping, was first raised in
Connecticut from seed brought from
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

We never see our way clear to pay
eight dollars for an umbrella, either.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
LOCAL TEAM is GOING
TO PLAY AT VIENNA
AmeriCuS Ball TwirIerS 60
Friday.

Having, with one single exception,
cleaned up everything that has come
against them on the local diamond the
Americus ball team is going en- tour
and will play tomorrow afternoon at
Vienna. The boys of old Dooly have
mustered a goodly bunch and promise
to give Americus their moneys worth
when the two aggregatiOns meet to-
morrow Many local enthusiasts are
anxious to go along to root for AM
ericus, and if reduced rate and con-
venient schedule is allowed quite a
party will go over with the ball team
at noon tomorrow, see the game in
the afternoon and return here at
1925 Thursday night. Americus will
play three games at home next week
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
MAKERS OF LIGHT HAD
MEETING IN ATLANTA
Mr.. Hagerty of AmeriCuS
Made Officer.

Mr.. J. H. Hagerty, general manager
of the Americus Railway and Light
Co., returned yesterday from Atlanta
where he attended the meeting of the
Southern Gas Association. All of the
larger Georgia cities were thus rep
resented, while eight Southern States
had representatives there. The session
lasted through two days, and many
subjects of interest discussed. Mr.
Hagerty was honored by election to
the board of directors of the associa-
ton as Georgia's representative, each
State having a director upon the
board The next annual meeting will
be held in New Orleans in February.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

Cox will show wherein the present
administration has failed utterly in
affording the measures needed for
the relief of the people and the ad-
vancement of Georgia upon the high
way Of prosperity
He will handle the record of Gov.
Smith fairly, but unsparingly, and
show how he has failed utterly in
his pledges to the people.
The address will be one of the alb
lest ever delivered before an Ameri-
Gus audience and will hold the closest
attention of the throng assembled to
hear this distinguished Georgian. The
ladies and Confederate veterans are
especially invited to come out and
hear Col. Cox
The opera house will be rendered
cool and comfortable and the address
of an hour or more will prove an
event of interest in the political cam
paign in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
H. COX TO
SPEAK HERE TODAY
GEORGIAN AND CONFEDERATE VETERAN WILL ADDRESS
THE PEOPLE AT 10 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING AT OPERA HOUSE
IN INTEREST OF CANDIDACY OF JOSEPH M. BROWN

Hon. Albert H. Cox, one of Geor-
gia's distinguished sons and valiant
Confederate veteran, will address the
citizens of Sumter and surrounding
counties this morning at the opera
house in support of the candidacy of
Hon. Joseph NJ. Brown for Governor
of Georgia
The coming of Col. Cox is anticipat-
ed with no small degree of pleasure
by our people, who know of his abil
ity as an orator and student of af-
fairs political in our state
Col. Cox will speak at 10 o'clock
this morning.
Not only is he widely known
throughout Georgia as a speaker of
remarkable eloquence and ability, but
enjoys national reputation as well.
He has been a close observer of af-
fairs political in the state and is
thoroughly we'll posted thereupon.
Friends of Mr.. Brown say that Col.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
LADIES TO ATTEND
COUNCIL MEETING
Carnegie Library to be
Settled Tonight.

1t has been suggested that a large
delegation of the ladies interested in
the Carnegie Library building attend
the meeting of the City Council to-
night, when the question of an accep-
tance of the proposition will be up.
Citizens who believe that the Library
should be secured are also urged to
be present tonight
AS is already known. Mr.. Carnegie
has agreed to donate a building cost
ing $4,000 provided that the lot
will be given and an agreement made
by the City Council that the library
will be maintained The ladies have
already agreed to donate the lot and
it only remains for the City Council
to shoulder the responsibility of it's
keep and for the purchase of new
books.
Various plans will no doubt be pre-
sented to the City Council tonight,
whereby the expense to the city will
be reduced to a very small figure
or be entirely removed. Under the
terms of the contract with Mr.. Car
negie, however, it is necessary that
the City Council, rather than private
individuals, make the guarantee. This
is but right, as the Council is the
only representative of the city which
Mr.. Carnegie could recognize.
A large turnout tonight will show
to the City Council that the movement
to get the new library building is a
general one, and encourage those
who favor the measure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
PARTY WAS GIVEN IN
HONOR OF BIRTHDAY

Petite Miss Lucy Turpin was "at
home" yesterday afternoon from 4
to 6 to two score of her little friends,
the occasion marking her eighth birth
day anniversary. The Turpin home
on Brooklyn Heights presented a
scene of animation when the little
bellies and beauX of the future were
thus assembled, and many were the
interesting games arranged for their
pleasure During the afternoon deli
cious ices were served, and the happy
guests wished for their pretty little
hostess many anniversaries fraught
with as much pleasure as was this
one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
PARKER NOW ADMITS HE
WENT IN THIRD STORE
Tells of the Entering of
SheffieIdS.

Having confessed already to the
entering of Smithwick's gun store
and the Dodson pharmacy, Charles
Parker, in his cell at the county Jail,
is said to have confessed to the Shelf
field store robbery likewise, though
at first he stoutly denied that one
offense.
The latter confession, it is said,
was made to Deputy Sheriff Fuller
and others, and repeated by them
Parker at first denied breaking into
the Sheffield-Huntington Co, store,
confning his operation to the Smith
wick and Dodson stores in the state
ment made the officers.
Since that time however, Deputy
Fuller states that Parker has made
a clean breast of the Sheffield rob-
berry, of which he was strongly sus-
pected. He still denies entering the
Harris hardware store, declaring that
he had only entered these three.
From the Harris store nothing was
missed when entrance to the building
was discovered next day.
About $40 in cash was stolen from
the register at Sheffields. This much
was missed when the store was open
ed next morning. But onyone might
have carried away many small ar
ticles of value in the way of knives,
razors, guns, or fine tools
Parker, however, declared that he
took nothing but the money.
In the robbery of Smithwick's store
it was stated that three shotguns were
carried away 1t was three fine pis-
tolls instead, along with lot of car
tridges and several knives.
Parker's story of the three robber-
les would appear to clear up the mys-
terry which so long puzzled the police
at the time and upon which they were
unable to get a clue The robbery
of Browns cafe, where $50 in cash
fine cigars and other goods were taken
is yet unsOlved.
Parker, who is young white man
20 or 81 years of age, is said to have
told Deputy Fuller all the details of
the confessed rObberies. Officers
think he did the Harris job as we'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
CONSUMER GETS
BENEFIT LOW PRICES
Mr.. ChaS. [. AnSIey Gath
erS Bargains in East.

Believing that he has secured some
very exceptional bargains while in the
East recently, Mr. Chas. l.. Ansley has
doubled his display advertising space
in the Times-Recorder and in addition
has a number of reading advertise
ments' telling of the good things he is
placing on sale. By taking advant-
age of the very quiet condition of the
New York jobbing trade, Mr.. Ansley
sweeping reductions from regular val
ues, and these reductions he will pass
on to the consumers. Read his daily
list of specialties and see the unusual
bargains being offered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
PARTY FROM AMERICUS
ATTEND EXERCISES
Conservation of Bishop of
Georgia.

Americus will be represented at
the conservation of Bishop Reese.
Judge and Mrs. John A Cobb arrived
yesterday morning, and delegation
of church people arrived later in
the day. Besides being member of
the Standing Committee of the Dio-
cese, it was Judge Cobb who nominal
ed DR.. Reese for the bishopric at the
Augusta convention, In the Americus
party are Rev. James B. Lawrence,
rector of Calvary Church, Mrs. James
B. Taylor, Miss Maria Harold, Mr..
Thomas Harold, Mr.. G. NJ Eldridge
and Mr.. c. P. Hammond.-Savannah
News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
LADIES TO SELL CAKES,
BENEFIT OF SCHOOL

The ladies of the Kindergarten AS
sociation will have a cake sale at Mrs.
Hightower's store on Lamar street to-
day. They will have quite an assort-
ment of cakes, made by the best cooks
in the city. These ladies deserve the
patronage of every one. They have
labored faithfully to establish a free
Kindergarten, which is now a per-
manent thing. They have had to over
come many obstacles and to give much
of their time to this really philan-
thropic movement, and every person
in Americus should be glad to help
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
PENN MUTUAL FIRST
TO PAY POLICY
Savannah, Ga, May 16, 1908


"Mr T. NJ Everett, Americus, Ga.
MY Dear Sir:-I beg to acknow
ledge receipt of check for $4,000 COW
ering policies carried with your COM
pany by the late Mr. Thornton Wheat
ley, and to think you for the prompt
manner in which same was handled.
For your information, l want to say
that your check arrived several days
before any of the others and l hardly
see how you were able to get the
papers to adelphia-which I un-
derstand is the headquarters of the
Penn. Mutual--and back, in six days
Thanking you for your kindness in
the matter, | am,
Yours truly,
G.. j. HUNTER,
Executor Estate Thornton Wheatley
10, 20, %, %, "a and 1w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

Two years from now Hon. E. 3.
Lewis will retire from Congress. We
have several capable gentlemen in the
upper part of this district who would
make excellent congressman, proyld-
ed one of them could be induced to
enter the race. The only possible op-
position would be Hon. d. NJ Hughes,
and it is doubtful if he will run again,
after he is defeated twice.
Mr.. Lewis will not again be can
didate We hope that after he retires,
we will have the pleasure of seeing
one of our home citizens make sue
cessful race for Congress. We have
plenty of material right here in Hous-
ton, Crawford and Taylor. Why not?
Crawford County News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
STORES TO CLOSE IN
HONOR OF COL. COX
AmeriCuS Will Extend Him
a Greeting.

Many of the principal business
houses of Americus have generously
agreed to close their doors this
morning between the hours of 10 and
II o'clock, that the proprietOrs and
employees may have opportunity of
hearing the address of Hon. Albert
Cox of Atlanta, at the opera house,
beginning at 10 a. m.
The business houses were generous
ly closed on Tuesday upon the occa-
sion of Gov. Smiths visit here, and
the same courtesy will be shown Col.
Cox this morning,
The following request was circulat-
ed yesterday and signed by the ap-
pended houses:
We the undersigned citizens and
merchants of Americus, hereby agree
to close our respective places of bust
ness from 10 a. NJ, to II m, Thursday,
May 21st, on the occasion of the ad-
dress of Hon Albert H. Cox, candi-
date for delegate at large from the
State of Georgia to the Democratic
Convention at Denver:
Americus Grocery Company.
w. H. c. Dudley,
w. P. Warlick,
Sheffield-Huntingto Company,
S. l.. Sills,
Roney & Davenport,
L. D. Lockhart,
l. n Murphy,
c. E. Underwood,
M. N. Edwards,
H. w. Smithwick
c. NJ. Williams & Co,
A. Cohen,
w. n. Scarborough Jr.,
D. Pearlman,
C. C. Hawkins,
w. H. Chambliss Co.
Pinkston Company,
w. H c. Dudley, Jr.
Ed Williams,
H. 0. Daniei
M. S. Holiday,
Hamilton & Company,
Allison Furniture Company,
W. j. JOsey,
j. T. Bragg,
]. S. Bolton & Bro,
w. B. Hudson,
Thos l.. Bell
Jas. Fricker & Bro,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
NO CHANGE in RUNNING
OF TRAINS is MADE
Road HaSDeCIined Albany S
Petition.

Americus will continue TO be the
stopping point for Central passenger
trains Z and 8, operated between this
city, Macon ande Atlanta Quite
recently the Albany business league
made overtures for the re-estabIish-
ment of a, parlor car service and also
to have the schedules of the night
trains, and extended to that city
from Americus. as before The mat
ter was taken up with General Pas
senger Agent Halle, who" in reply to
the Albany petition states that the
cases cannot be considered at the
present time, because of the continued
depression of business and the falling
off in receipts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
OPENING PROGRAM
AT AGRl. COLLEGE
Closing Exercises Will Be.
gin Tonight.

The opening program of the closing
exercises of the Third District Agri-
cultural School will be held tonight
at the school. The public is cordially
invited to attend every program. The
school Will close on Monday.
Tonight's program will be as fol-
lows: Chorus; recitation THE Bear
Story" Miss Mildred Collum; song
by quartet; play "The Obstinate
Family; recitation THE Ruggle
Dinner Party" Miss Belle Williams;
song by quartet; drill; pantomime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

else as Senator from Georgia for the
four months interim, Senator Clay
would lose his present position in the
Senate acquired as the result of his
period of service, in addition to the
salary for that time amounting to
800 which is not to be lightly
thrown away. In other words if the
interim appOintee should be some
other than the regular elected Sena-
tor, the latter would go to the foot
of the committee list, and it would
require some years, perhaps, before
he could get up again to the point
of being a committee chairman.
Whether this has anything to do
with Senator Clay's public endorse
ment of Gov. Smith or not, the poll
ticians are putting it on that ground,
figuring that the Senator was endeav-
oring to make himself solid for the
interim appointment, while the Gov
ernor, was no doubt glad to receive
the benefit of the endorsement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
FINE CAKES AT A DOLLAR
ARE OFFERED TODAY

Who would stand over a stove on a
hot day to cook a cake, when a hand
some one and good, can be bought for
81 from the ladies of the Kindergar-
ten Association at Mrs. Hightower's
store. Open today at 9 a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

Our recent trip to New York en-
abIes us to offer some Of the best val
ues in the EistOry OF our business
career. There are so many items we
would like for You to see that space
fOrbids our detailing, and we urge up
on every woman in Americus the inn
pOrtance. of coming here and seeing
the immense opportunities presented
to you for the saving of your dollars
by doing your shopping here.
CHAS. L. ANSLEY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
CITY TO REBUILD THE
BRIDGE NEAR DEPOT

Supt Smith of the street depart
ment has torn away the bridge over
Town creek near the Central Rail-
way depot and will put in nearly
new structure. The timbers in the
bridge were so badly decayed as to
render the passage of teams danger
rous. Pending the repairs upon the
bridge that street is closed to all
vehicles for several weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
WHY CLAY CAME
OUT FOR HOKE
Senator Might Be Without
a Job.

ATLANTA, GA, May -(SpeciaD
Every possible influence is being
brought to bear in shaping the cam
paign for Governor Wherever they
can be induced to do it, men whose
say SO is supposed to carry weight
with a certain number of voters are
being brought into the limelight, and
their Endorsement of Gov Smith or
Joseph NJ. Brown, as the case may
be, is given widespread publicity.
There are one or two notable in
stances in point. United States Sena-
tor A. S, Clay has just come out pub
licly in favor of the reelection of
Gov. Smith, despite the fact that the
other candidate, Mr.. Brown, is from
Senator Clay's home county, Cobb.
Now published reasons are all very
good for popular consumption, but
the politician usually goes deeper than
the quotation marks for motives;
hence there is some talk about Sena-
tor Clay's endorsement of the Gov
ernOr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
SWEETWATER PARK HOTEL
Will Open June 1st.

VIII Open June 1St. JOHN S. BOWEN, Manager
Ideal location; 20 miles
duriru
Turkish Russian, Electric Vapor and Shower Lhia Baths
Write for booklet and further information.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

Grandest line side band embrOid-
cred swisses, the SWEETEST dress nov
city Of the season, all the popular col
Ors, received yesterdays express.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

36 inch Soft finish Cambria Mus
Inns, Zoe grade everywhere. today
Z 1-2c yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21
Notice.

will be absent from my office till
next. list
S. H. MCKEE, ID. ID. S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-21

Beauty is only skin deep, and yet
some women are deeper than they
look