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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
If no fight, no victory; no victory,
10 crown.-SavOnarola
Erenzied Einancierina.

Columbus Washington Johnson Smith
Watts de price er dem watermeions
Mr.. JacksOni
Mr.. Jackson (cunningly)-Ten cents
erplece and | picks 'em; ~ cents e'
niece and you picks 'em, Mr.. Smif.
Mr.. Smith-All right, Mr.. Jackson
c,1esses III take 'em all. and you picks
'em. ef you please-Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

.Tt used to be my ambition" said the
business man. ito accumulate for'
tune and then retire"
well" answered the friend, haven
you realized itF'
mo. I've got the money. but l don't
dare retire. I've got 20 stay awake
night and day to keep somebody from
taking It away from me-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
How Indians Catch Monkeys.

In South America the Indians take Il
cocoanut and cut hole In each emu
lust large enough for the money >
paws. Then they fill the miduie Vi 'ne
nut with sugar. When monkey
comes across the shell he thrusts III
one paw and, finding sugar. he pushes
in the other. He closes both paws on
the sugar and then will not remove
either for fear he shall lose the sugar
Then. while he cannot use either paw
he is easily caught.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
HOW Maxns Reid Won His Bride

1t was through his novel, The Scalp
Hunters" that Captain Msyne REID
won a bride. He was thirty years OLD
when he met damsei of thirteen, Win
whom he at once fell in love. The
child took 10 notice Of him, bat 1t
gave her the story to read. Two years
later the young lady WAS ut Il pubic
meeting where Captain Reid spoke on
behalf of The Polish refugees. An
electric thrill seemed to pass through
me as he entered the room" she said
afterward. and when the meeting was
over she went up to him. Il leave tor
London on the EeXt train" he SAID hur-
riedly. Please send me your al
dress" II do not know where she
rep,,ed. with some embarrassment. H'
instantly handed out his card and was
gone \ formal little note followed
Dear Captain Reid-As you asked nl'
10 send you my address, | do so" by
return OF post came the answer, only
say that you love me and l VIII o'
with YOU at once" and then the reply
~ think | do love you"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
A Chinese Story.

A Chinese barber while shaving
customers head drew blood ana pu'
one Of his fingers on the place. Agaii
he made cut and put down another
finger. and so on until he had no more
fingers free. "Ah," said he as he paus
ed IN his work. "a BARRIERS trade Is dii
ficult. We ought TO have Thousand
fingersw-Scrap Book.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Ieual Fiction.

Saws Sir Henry Maine in his An
cient Law" a legal fiction Is the as
SUMPTION which conceals or affects to
conceal the fact that rule OF law mas
undergone alteration, its letter remain
ing unchanged while its operation mas
been modified. The fact is that the
law has been changed; the fiction Is
that It remains what it always was"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
One Was Enough.

Papa, why didn't you wear a pail
last nightT
"a pair Of what, childT
"a pair Of skates"
what does the boy meanT"
"Why, Bill, the coachman, told The
cook that you had lovely skate OF
last night when you came home."-Ex
change.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Not cf That Nationality.

A gentleman was much annoyed by
having his head pinched during the op-
eratlon Of hair cutting. The barber
apologized and explained that there
was an unusual bump there.
"Are you Il phrenologistT asked the
patient. -
"No. sir" answered the barber. I'm
q Swede. e."-LOndon Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
She Knew.

Little Girl-If | was a teacher lo
make everybody behave. Auniie-
How would you accomplish that? Lit
tie Girl-very easy. When girls wa
had I'd tell them they didn't lros
pretty. and when little boys were ba,
I'd make them sit with the girls. ah'
when big boys was bad l wouldn't ie'
them sit with the girls.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Net = git Ccnccitcd.

UIee-vcu are positively the most
copceited man evrr met Hub con
ccited, Womaa. iacre's nc; Il concen
"a bone In my body. Why, ahoIhe'
,,on wifi t':, rerc alili.ies woultg y,
, ,asolut,ly carried AWAY wi.h Wiie.-
---rf1',.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

1t is folly to call the husband the
head Of the house: be IS not. Ii is but
a courtesy title at best. since in truth
he Is but an incident in the home life,
while the wife and mother is It's whole
existence. Literally the sun OF do
nestle happiness rises and sets in the
face of the wife and mother.-Clara
Norris in Housekeeper.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
SooiIinq a Tragedy.

'If you don't marry me-" he said des-
perately. II hall kill myself
And write a note telling all abouf
it?" querled the maid.
YES"
"And hold my photograph in your
other hand?"
II had thought about It,.
We'll just wait minute" she said'
"and I'll borrow pas pistol for you.
My. but won't it be romantic|
But he faded
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
He Forced.

Trotter-When young Bifkins left
college a few years ago, he declared he
was going to forge his way to the
front. Did he make good? Homer
AS a forger-yes. He's now occupying
a front row cell in the penitentiary.-
Chicago News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
unmasked.

T was introduced to your wife to-
day and she glared at me-"
'I can't account for that"
al can. | s'pose I'm your scapegoat'
ron old fraud. kansas City Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
a Safety Match.

"Papa. what Is a safety matchT
Mr.. Henpecked Cooking carefully &c
see If his wife L. within hearlng)-A
safety match. soa. Is when a bald
headed man marries an armless wo
mani-ShOIt Stories.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Not an Advertiser.

Did you hang up any mistletoe las
ChristmasT asked Erastus Piakley.
Deed / didn't" answered Miss
Miami Brown. us got Il little too
much pride to advertise foh de ordinary
aourtesies dat Il lady has a right TO
sxpect. t."-EXchange
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

An excellent Farm OF 135 acres OF
LAND. good buildings, we'll watered
and fenced, miles from Rail Road
Price only a. 900.
An excellent small farm OF q acres
of good land well watered, good frui
and good new dwelling with bay win
dow and all necessary out buildings
3miles from Rail Road Price 81, 100.
A good small home of ii acres OF
fine land, about i0o trees of fine fruit,
Jood dwelling in good neighborhood,
4 miles from Rail Road. Price
a1O5O-all on easy payments. Apply
to J.N. DAMS & CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
His Experience.

Spector-Your new house doesn't
look much like the architects original
design. Victome-No. but 1t looks
more like 1t than the cost looks like
his original estimate.-Smart Set.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

"Things seem to be coming your way
cf late"
Couldn't he any softer III was the
hero Of a poker story."-Kansas CITY
Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
What He Wanted.

"You are poor young manT
al am"
"Then what you want is a thrifty
economical wife"
"Not at AL. What i want Is rich
liberal wife
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

When man likes to see now near
the edge lie can walk without falling
over. there {; only enc thing that VII
.nrc L,:Y- :c,!lng over. - Atchisor
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

Try to be something In the worio
and you will be something. Aim at ex-
cellence and excellence will be at
ained.-BOileau.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Ant pupil.

.pidn't I see the grocer's boy Kiss
YOU this morning. MarthaT
"Yes'm. But he aint TO piame'
ma'am. Twas the iceman set him the
bad example"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
A CRUSHING Come Back.

81 started to tell my wife about a
woman who made her own gowns.
"WellT'
"She capped my story with one about
q man who made a million dollars. y
Louisville COurierJ ournal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
In Luck.

"Tt's no fun being married VI!
wife is coming to me all the time ahd
asking for money"
You're lucky! | have to ask I'D!
wife always for money when want
=nvr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Suspicious,

Widow Cat washtub)-Are ycu posi-
tive you love me!
Suitor-Of course I am.
Widow-What's the matter You
haven't lost your job, have your
Pittsburg Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Accordinu to Law.

In one Of the states an act was
bassed last year requiring heads oi
families to notify the health officer al
once I'm case there was any contagious
disease in the house. The following
letter was recently received by a Ger
tain officer:
Dear Sir-This is to notify you that my
boy Ephraim is down with the measieS
as required by the new law.
PETER ADAMS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
NOTICE.

The tax bill for the Corporation OF
Woodstock, Va, for the year of 1908
are now made out and ready for pay
ment. Parties desiring to pay will
please call at my Office in court square
After January l, 1909, 5 per cent. will
be added and collection enforced
strictly according to law.
Respectfully.
M. w. MAGRUDER, Tres.
Aug. 2S-dec. 30. Of Woodstock, We.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

Steadiness of national character goes
With f,rmness Of foothold on the SOIL
David Starr Jordan
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

Nature Is just toward men. Ii rec
omperses them for their sufferings; 1t
renders them labcrious. because to the
greatest tolls it attaches the greatest
rewards. s.-Morteseulpu.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Charges.

"Your lawyer made some pretty Sc
we're charges against the other fellow.
didn't he?"
sY-e-e-s. but you ought tc see how he
charged nner'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

"How are your bowels?" This generally the hrst ques
ton the doctor asks. He knows what sluggish liver
means He knows what long list of distressing COM
plants result from constipation He knows that headaches
biioms attacks indigestion impure blood, and general
debility are often promptly relieved by good liver pill
We wish you would talk with your own doctor about
this subject Ask him at the same time if he approves
of Ayers Pills. Do as he says. JCHgc, Co. Loue Mass
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27
Shenandoah Herald
Advertising Rates

Advertisements will be insert
ed at one dollar per square OF
ten lines or less, for tie first in
sertlon, and 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
RT Quarterly or yearly sdseI'
tisements by contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

- Unless the number oi !ns@'
tions Is marked upon the maj
script, advertisements will be p'
lished until forbidden and charge
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1908-11-27

Too much IS worse than want.-Ger-
man Proverb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
One Of the
Essentials

OF the happy homes of to-day is a vast
fund of information as to the best methods
OF promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the worlds
best products
Products OF actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well-Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only, but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain.
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Informed of the
Worldas valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-.
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
CANNING FACTORY
MAN COMES SOON
To Complete Details for
Roberts Bros. Plant.


Early in April it is expected that
a representative of Roberts Bros,
of Baltimore, who propose to put in
a canning factory here, will be in
Americus. A letter to that effect was
received yesterday.
This means that the factory is prac-
tically assured this season, subject
of course to any disaster which might
befall the peach crop on account of a
late frost. In such an event the fac
tory would likely not be built until
next fall
The object of the coming of the
firms representative is to select a
suitable site and arrange other de-
tails in connection with the enterprise.
A large ground space will be needed,
as the sheds in which the Gamers
work are extensive. The machinery
is less than other manufacturing
plants generally require.
Roberts Bros. have a number of
canneries in the Georgia peach Sec
tlon, one large one being located at
Fort Valley. The great gain made in
the last two years in Sumter county
peach orchards has attracted the at
tention of this progressive firm to
Americus.
1t is expected that the new fac
tory will have a capacity of 200 BUSH
els day. Besides peaches, the fac
tory will can vegetables of all kinds.
Ih1s will not be done this season, as
the cannery will not be ready until
after the vegetable season is over.
A large number of hands are to be
employed during the season, which
Will last we'll into the middle of the
summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
WORKING ON CENSUS IS
BEGUN ON MONDAY
Mr.. Persons is Now Get
ting Names.

Mr.. w. p Persons. who has been
secured by the publishers of the new
city directory to take the census of
Americus, began his arduous work
Monday morning, and already has
listed hundreds of names. Mr. Per-
sons will do the work carefully, and
will forfeit certain amount, it is
said, for every name which it can be
shown he overlooked in canvassing
the city. Mr.. Persons is sure that he
can take the census within forty
days, and if the work is completed by
that time the correct population of
Americus will appear in the mercan-
tile publications when issued later in
the year. And the new census, it is
quite certain, will show at least 12,-
600 to $4,000 people in Americus, with
the name and street address. of each
one here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH "a. 1908.
BANQUET IN CHARGE
LADIES AUXILIARY
Board of Trade AnniverSa-
ry to be Big Affair.

The annual banquet to be given
by the Board of Trade will be in
charge of the Womens Auxiliary of
the Americus Hospital Association.
This announcement was made yes
terday by Chairman T. E. Mitchell, of
the entertainment committee
Thus not only will be the interests
of the Board of Trade be furthered
by the banquet, but the profits will
go towards a most worthy object
1t has been arranged that the ban
quet will be held on the third floor
Of the city ball Tickets will be 81
a plate. Both ladies and gentlemen
will be seated around the banquet
board, the occasion being a social
event The Council chamber will be
used as a reception room, SO that the
guests will have a pleasant place to
wait the announcement from the din
ing hall The date has not yet been
fixed, but it will be early in April.
1t is certainty that a number of
outside speakers will be present,
though nothing definite has been done.
When the date of the event is an
nounced will be time enough to COM
municate with the speakers.
At the banquet last year there
were 125 guests. At the coming event
it is expected that the number will
be much larger. In a few days the
committee will canvass the city to
see how many will agree to buy tick
cts. This will also enable the ladies
to get an idea of the number for
whom provision must be made. 1t
is expected that every citizen who
has the interests of Americus at
heart will take ticket The larger
the attendance the greater the en-
thusiasm.
In addition to this, the committee
having the sale of tickets in charge
will have the added argument this
year that the hospital association will
also be a beneficiary. The fact that
the Auxiliary has the spread in charge
IS also surety that the feast will
be worth while.
The officers of the Auxiliary are:
President Mrs. p c. Clegg; vice
presidents, Mrs Frank Harold, Mrs.
&. G. Hawkins; secretary Mrs. Rob
ert Maynard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
GREAT SLIDE FOR LIFE"
FROM TOP OF BUILDING
MearIe to Make His DarinQ
Slide Here.

The "slide for life" one of the most
daring of feats, will be made We'd
nesday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock from
the four-story roof of the Planters
Bank building to the roof of the thea
tre across the street. Frank G.
Mearle, the man with the iron jaw"
who is an attraction at the theatre
every afternoon this week, will make
the ''slide for life" demonstrating the
muscle power of his neck and jaws.
Holding by his teeth tiny leather
strap affixed to pulley, Mearle
slides at lightning speed upon a tight
wire from the high bank building to
the theatre, a distance of probably
300 feet. Mr.. Mearle will make the
slide every afternoon this week, be-
gining Wednesday, and from $3.50 to
4:3O only will appear upon the stage
in difficult feats of strength.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
TEACHERS OF SUMTER
MEET ON SATURDAY
Program for the Institute
Held Here.

The teachers of the public schools
of Sumter will hold their monthly in.
stitute in Americus next Saturday, %
with the following exercises.
Opening discussion, lead by Prof
w J. Dowd.
English grammar, discussed by
Prof L. /. Turpin.
Primary history, discussed by Mrs
Willie Price.
Primary arithmetic, discussed by
Miss Annis Clarke and Miss Ophie
Markett
Advanced arithmetic, discussed by
Prof J. T. Price.
Geography, discussed by Prof. ]. L.
Kenyon.
Advanced history, discussed by
Prof. j. T. Price
Pedagogy, as viewed by Prof. A.
]. Clarke.
Closing remarks and discussions
by others of the teachers. A full at
tendance is urged by Supt. w. s.
Moore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
MEETING OF FRUIT MEN
is ONE OF INTEREST
Session on Yesterday Was
important.

An interesting as we'll as important
meeting of the South Georgia Fruit
Growers was held here yesterday
morning, with President W. J. Josey
presiding and with a considerable at
tendance of many of the representa-
tive orchard owners here.
Mr.. W. p. Wallis, secretary of the
Association and himself a jealous
fruit grower, was present to look after
the duties of his office
President Allen of the Board of
Trade was also an interested attend
ant upon, the meeting.
1t was determined, among other
matters discussed, to request the Cen
trail of Georgia Railway to make
Americus instead of Marshallville the
starting point for its freight
trains, operating a fast daily schedule
to the North
By thus starting these fast fruit
trains at Americus considerable time
is saved the fruit men in getting ship
ments to market
The Association was advised that
there would be no difficulty upon this
point as the railroad company, doubt
less, would readily consent thereto
and do everything in it's power to IA
cilitate shipments
The trains can just as readily start
from Americus, and serve Marshall
vile and Fort Valley also
Secretary Wallis stated to the AS
sociation that he was still in CORES
pondence with the company desiring
to erect canning establishment in
Americus this summer.
The cannery people only wished as
surance that sufficient quantity of
fruit for canning could be had here,
and this, it is the opinion of the
growers, can be given them if the
present fine fruit crop prospect only
materializes
There are a half million peachtrees
within radius of five miles of Amer
icus, and just at present the crop
prospect is excellent.
The establishment of a great can
merry here will prove a valuable addi-
tlon to Americus' list of enterprises,
as it will supply a market for vast
quantities of fruit and vegetables, be-
sides furnishing employment, at good
wages, to many people.
Americus fruit growers expect to
ship something like three hundred
carloads peaches this season, with
"a CoCh' pioSPSCCS VI d lull crop. InlS
will bring an enormous sum of mon
ey to the orchardmen, and place
Americus among the fruit markets.
Already commission men and buy
ers are here daily, looking after bus
mess in their lines.
The peach cars, necessarily, will
have to be iced in Macon at the Ar
mour plant there and sent to Americus
for loading, as there are no facilities
here for that business and, besides we
are compelled to buy all of our ice
in Macon, even now.
The outlook for a good fruit season
IS still very promising.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
READY FOR STRIPES IF
FINES ARE PAID NOT
Black Bunch Are Tried in
City Court.

1t is either to dig up the dough or
dig dirt with the Paschal Zouaves for
four black evil doers tried yesterday
in city court, every one of them be-
ing convicted.
City Court Solicitor Childers bat
ted all alone in this game, and put
out the whole black team.
Henry Amos tried for assault and
battery gets straight shot of a year
with Paschal without the privilege of
paying fine.
Bill Bryant carried a bad-looking
gun hidden in the folds of his jeans,
and for this will carry a shovel un-
concealed for one year or pay fine
of $100.
Spades will probably be trumps
with Bill as the dealer.
Wyatt Killebrew got straight shot
of one year upon the charge of cheat
ing and swindling
Rafe Tison, Jr., was another niger
with pistol, and for pointing his
gun at Zulu he was sentenced by
Judge Crisp to ten months in the gang
or to pay $50.
These are the only misdemeanor
cases to be tried just now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
FITTING UP OFFICES IN
BUILDING OF NEW BANK

A number of desirable offices will
soon be available in the new building
of the Americus National Bank The
second floor of the building, it is
said, will thus be utilized and a num-
Der of desirable rooms thus arranged
for offices. These will be entirely sep
arated from the hotel building adj
joining, if the present plans are
carried out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-24
DRENCHING RAIN FALLS.
DOING SOME DAMAGE
AmeriCuS Sees a VeretabIe
Flood.

The drizzling rain which began fall
ing Sunday morning and continued
throughout the day and night ended
in food Of noahic proportions yes
terday morning. A sharp thunder
storm in the early morning was fol-
lowed by a torrential rain which
lasted several hours, flooding the
streets and sewers and giving a Sc
we're fright to nervous ones. Mucka-
lee creek rose rapidly, and by noon
yesterday was a whirling muddy
torrent and out of its banks. Farming
lands were washed to some extent
and farmers damaged thereby. The
heavy rain came as the finale of the
expected blizzard, and with the pass
ing of this lingering cold wave the
peach growers here are feeling great
ly relieved