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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
PUPILS TO CONTEST IN
APRIL FOR PRIZES
Schools of AmeriCuS Rep
resented.

The boys and girls of the Americus
High School are looking forward with
great interest to the contests that are
to be held at Hawkinsville in April,
when they will contest with the pu-
pills OF other schools of the Third Com
gressional District for prizes offered
in defamation, music, handicraft. es-
say writing and track athletics.
This will be the first contest to be
held under the District High School
Association, recently organized. Supt.
Miller of the Americus schools, Is
president and Supt. Polhill, of Haw-
kinsville is secretary of the Associa-
ton
The meeting will be held on Fri
day, April II. How many pupils will
enter the contests from Amerious Is
not known. 1t is quite probable that
there will be competitive tests locally
to select representative to bring back
prizes to Americus.
The following statement is made as
to the purposes of the High School
Association:
"The object of the association shall
be to promote the cause of education
through the establishment and ade-
qudte maintenance ana equipment or
public high schools in every county
as a necessity in any modern system
of education and an efficient measure
of linking the elementary public
schools with the colleges and univer-
stiles and of improving sthe scholar
ship Of the rank and file of public
school teachers and the intelligence
and efficiency of the entire citizenship
of the district,
The teachers and officers of every
high school in the district together
with the county school commissioners
Of the several counties composing the
district, will be invited to membership
in the association
Conference for the discussion of
high school problems will be held
from time to time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
DIAMONDS FEATURE
OF AUCTION SALE

Diamond lovers had veritable
feast of bargains at Fricker's auction
sale yesterday, both in the afternoon
and night, a number of these precious
stones passing into the keeping of in
dividuals In fact there seemed to be
disposition to buy diamonds as an
investment on the theory that they
are safe, with steadily rising value.
Besides these jewels, other valuables
were disposed of at prices highly sat-
isfactOry to the purchasers. Any
piece of jewelry in the firms large
stock will be put up for sale if asked
for
The prize yesterday afternoon went
to Mrs. r. l.. Parker, being a hand
some chatting dish. AT night the gift
was a gilt clock of elaborate design.
The prize Wednesday night was a
handsome vase, and was won by Mrs.
E. ]. McGee, who also won a prize
earlier in the week This afternoon
the prize will be large bronze
mounted mirror for the dressing
room.
The crowds who attend the sales are
realizing that genuine bargains are
being obtained in choice jewelry. The
sale will continue today and tomor-
row at 2 and p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
TO RAFT THE CYPRESS
TO MILL IN FLORIDA
Many Thousand Feet Taken
Hence.

Hundreds of valuable cypress logs,
cut in Flint river swamp a few miles
east of Americus, will be fioated down
the river this week to the big cypress
mills at Apalachicola, Fla, to be cut
into lumber for export. The trees
were cut down some time ago by the
cypress lumber company buying the
privilege, and are now we'll seasoned
and in condition to be cut into lum-
ber Yesterday representatives of the
company left Americus with wagons,
carrying camping outfit, tents, bedding
and two large vOats, and will spend
some time in the river swamp col
lecting the logs and rafting them to
the mills 300 miles away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
PRES. A. N. WALKER IS
BACK IN AMERICUS
To Launch Big Enterprise
Here.

Mr. A n Walker of Scranton, Pa,
president of the Americus Railway
and Light Co., returned here yester-
day from business trip to Missouri,
where he was called last week, and
will at once take up the interests OF
his company in this city.
President Walkers return here has
been delayed longer than expected
due to looking after other enterprises
of similar nature in which his corpor-
alton is interested.
1t was late in the afternoon when
he arrived in Americus yesterday
coming directly to Americus from the
West.
President Walker was busily en-
gagged after arrival here with repre-
sentatives of equipment and electri-
cal supply manufacturers and had lit
tie time to give out a statement re-
garding the beginning of work in
Americus.
This will be done today, however
for publication tomorrow.
Accompanying Mr.. Walker here is
Mr. Robert L. Reeves, of Scranton, an
expert electrical engineer. Represen-
tatives of the largest manufacturers
of electrical equipment in America
are also here to confer with Mr.
Walker, it is understood.
1t nray safely be stated that there
will be. no further delay now in the
beginning of work upon the quarter
million dollar electric plant and cleo
trio street railway, and that these
great public utilities will be completed
in short time
An interesting story that will please
Americus people greatly will develop
therefrom today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
HEAVY BATTLE AXES
KEPT IN MIDAIR

Among the many novel acts and spe-
cialties, in the splendid show given by
the Donnelly and Hatfield Magnificent
Minstrels this season, is the Tuscano
Brothers Roman Juggling perfor
nance, which is indeed a thriller from
all accounts. These wiry performers
throw from one to the other heavy
hefted double headed battle axes of
weight that would tire the arm of
Richard Coeur de Lion or a Plan
taganent. Thrown with almost incredi
BILE dexterity and force, these per-
formers keep as many as twelve hat
chefs in the air at one time. In indivi-
dual exhibitions of deXterity with these
Sharp old time instruments Of war the
Tuscanos are unrivalled. The DON
ely and Hatfield Show will appear at
Glover's Opera House next Wednes-
day, matinee and night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
new YORK BROKERS
SAID TO BE SCARED
Visitors Gallery of Ex=
change Closed.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-(SpeciaD-
Quite a stir was created in Wall
street circles today, when it became
known that the gallery of the stock
exchange usually reserved for visit
ors had been closed indefinitely. Os-
tensibly it was announced that the
gallery was in need of repairs, but
there were many who derided this,
and soon reports were numerous that
gave more serious view to this move
of the stock exchange officials
Wall street, ever receptive of Cos
sip passed about story that several
prominent members of the stock ex-
change had received letters from So
called Black Hand sources, in which
threats were made to put the stock
exchange out of existence in short
order
While no members of the exchange
could be found who would admit that
he had received a threatening letter
the reports were persistent, and grew
in volume when little information was
to be had as to when the gallery would
again be opened or just what repairs
it was planned to make
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
TEAMS ARE TAKING OUT
TONS OF THE TONIC
Trains of Wagons Hauling
GuanO.

Wagon trains from every section
of Sumter came to Americus yester-
day and returned home guano-laden,
the rich aroma of the cotton tonic
marking the course of the caravan
for miles around, Regent heavy
rains renders farm work an impossi-
bility, and farmers utilize the time
hauling their supply of fertilizers
from the depots here. 1t is said, how
ever, that not nearly the amount of
guano has been sold this season as
last, fact Whcih would indicate a
decreased cotton acreage this year
as the tieecy cannot be made to grow
without this "tonic" in heroic doses.
There are five large fertilizer plants
in Americus, but great portion of
their product is shipped away to
other points, while extensively used
here as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
FIFTY FINE BABIES TO
BE PICTURED IN SHOW
Benefit Today is Greatest
One Yet.

Infantile Americus pictured at the
theatre this evening will be a splen-
did feature of the benefit performance
for the kindergarten Association
Manager Lucas has secured the half
hundred kings and little queens for
this babycal deck, and the flashing of
the photos and guessing at the identi-
ty of each one will afford no little
amusement Manager Lucas has an
other picture, which he will not tell
down the house when flashed upon
the curtain. There will be the usual
excellent moving pictures at each
performance. The prize at the mat
inee show will be book of soda wa
ter tickets, while three pounds fine
candy goes as the prize tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
SEABOARD IS GOING TO
CUT WAGES, IT'S SAID
Affects All Employees Get
ting Over $50.

According to reports from Ports
mouth, Va, the home office of the
Seaboard Air Line Railroad company,
a reduction of 10 per cent will be made
in the salaries of the employees of
that road. The cut, so it is said,
will affect all employees receiving over
$50 a month.
l. The Seaboard will be the sixth rail-
road to make reduction, as cuts have
been made by the Southern Railway,
the Western and Atlantic, the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis, the
Georgia Southern and Florida and the
Louisville and Nashville.
1t is understood that the reduction
will follow the conference of the heads
of departments held in Hamlet, n.
c., few days ago. The officials of
the Seaboard at Portsmouth decline
to either affirm or deny the ru-
mOrs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
BUNCH OF TWO DOZEN
CALLED FOR A DRINK
As Friends of Candidate
of Course.

1t is a subject of sincere congratu-
lation to the candidate who is now
doing the sprint that prevailing pro-
hibition cuts down the cost For in
stances, q popular runner invited a
friend yesterday to take one on him,
and the two moved upon McLaughlin's
drug store. En- route they encounter
ed another able voter and another
still, with the result that when the
bunch lined up at the soda fount it
numbered tWenty-four and gave to the
drug store the appearance Of a vot-
ing booth. But the candidate gamely
did the honors and dollar Offset the
bill of costs, each able voter calling
for that thirst lleviator-coca-col
Other candidates were in the lineup,
and upon the call for volunteers three
others invited the entire bunch to
meet again today at their expense.
And to a man the host accepted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
BANKERS OF STATE TO
MEET EARLY IN APRIL
Albany Will Entertain the
Association.

Americus bankers are looking for
ward with much pleasure to the next
annual meeting of Group Four" of
the Georgia Bankers Association,
which cOnvenes this year in Albany.
Americus had the honor Of entertain
ing the bankers at their annual meet
ing in May last, and the occasion is
still pleasantly remembered. A day
or two ago Mr.. Charles M Council of
the Planters Bank of Americus, chair
man of the association went to Albany
and conferred with Mr. Edwin Sterne,
secretary, as to the date of meeting
this year April Sth was decided upon
and other arrangements perfected.
Albany is going to entertain the
money changers royalty when they
assemble within her gates, the prov
erbial hospitality of the Artesian City
assuring in advance the warm grasp
of the glad hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
CONCOURSE AT FUNERAL is
QUITE A LARGE ONE

The funeral services Of Cora Will
llams, wife of Elias Williams, one of
Amerlcus Worthiest and best colored
citizens, were conducted yesterday
afternoon from Bethel Baptist church,
Rev. R. Monson officiating The church
was filled with friends of the deceas-
ed, including several white citizens
who esteemed herself and husband
highly, and sorrow is general at the
passing of this good woman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
Due to Financial Troubles.

Among the various reports concern
ing the cause of closing the gallery
one rumor had it that the officials OF
the exchange would keep the gallery
shut until there was an end of the
financial stringency and its train OF
people with grievances.
Those who figured out cause and eff
feet from the stock exchange KEW
point advanced the theory that mem
bers might have become frightened
lest some crank attempt to avenge g
fancied wrong. Such a suppositior
was promptly denied, however, by the
exchange officials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
WINDOW Is BROKEN BY
THE BULLET OF RIFLE

Some careless rife shooter, out
hunting robins, fired bullet into the
residence of Col. ]. E. Sheppard yes
terday. The ball crashed through a
costly glass, but fortunately struck
no one IN the house. Col. Sheppard
learned later who fired the rifle and
will have a. heart-to-heart talk with
him later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
BIG RALLY ON SUNDAY
BY PUPILS OF SCHOOL

The Sunday school of First Baptist
church will observe next Sabbath as
Missionary and Parents day" and is
arranging a special program therefor.
1t is greatly desired that every parent
of children attending the school be
present Sunday morning, together
with all those connected with the
church, and other friends as we'll.
An orchestra of seven pieces will
render specially prepared program
of music, and there will be many
interesting features upon the pro-
gram.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
HORSE WAS KILLED BY
FALL FROM A TRESTLE

Turpin Bros. lost valuable mare,
worth $3.50 or $500, yesterday, the re-
suit of accident. The mare, it is said,
got out of the stables in some man
ner and wandered upon railway
trestle near the city. She stepped be-
tween the crossties, breaking a fore
leg, and had to be killed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
PROPERTY is SOLD TO
JOHN 7. TAYLOR

The only realty deal reported yes
terday was the sale of the F. E. John
son property on Church street, east,
which was purchased by Mr.. John T.
Taylor The property consists of a
dwelling and lands extending back to
the Seaboard railway The considera-
ton was $1,975.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
. Grand Opportunity

finest tune or repair by the worlds
greatest piano tuner. Prof. George
Raymond, who for 9 years was Stein
ways & Sons, New York, best piano
tuner, is here. Prof. Raymond has
been astonishing the people of Eu-
faula, Cuthbert and Dawson with his
remarkable fine tuning and will give
those who have pianos in Americus a
chance to have their pianos tuned
properly. Terms $500. Address prof
G. Raymond. Times-R Recorder Of
flee. 21-1t.
The latest wall from Georgia is to
the effect that the theater goers are
finding its a long time between the
Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
CITY BANKS TO CLOSE
FOR A LEGAL HOLIDAY

The undersigned banks of Americus
will be closed for business on Satur-
day next, Feb. 22nd, it being Wash
ington's birthday and a legal holiday
in the state.
Ai Bank of Commerce,
Bank of South Western Ca,
National Bank of Americus,
Planters Bank of Americus.
At
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
A Card of Thanks

Mr.. J. W. Bowman and family wish
to express their heartfelt apprecia-
ton of the great kindness and sympa-
thy of the people, especially the Sea-
board employees, during the long ILL
ness and death of Mrs Bowman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
NOTICE

If its coal you want ring Clark, SO3.
Quick delivery. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21

The only easy things to learn are
bad habits.-N. Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-21
To Mems Clothes Wearers

You are offered daily, all kinds
of clothes to wear; some good, some
bad, some dishonest.
The dishonest clothes are those
made of fabrics adulterated with
"mercerized CoJon;" made to look
like all-wOOl and sure to wear like
part cotton.
The dishonesty is in the looks
that deceive you; not in the fabric,
or in the dealer. There's nothing dis
honest in "merCerized cotton" fab
riC if you know what it is; some deal
erS don't know.
The country is full of this stuff
clothes that cheat; they look honest
and they cost honest; but they're a
fraud; and you'll find it when you
wear them.
Hart Shaffner & Marks clothes
stand for all-wool, and no mercer
lied" cotton; if you find their label
that's what you get
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13

One of those binding snowstorns
that sometimes happen had swept over
the town, obliterating the landscape
and piling the drifts high along the
streets and on the sidewalks. The
prospect as Mr.. Hlpperly locked out
of his front window the morning after
the storm was appalling.
Il suppose I've got to shovel that
snow off my walks" he said to his
wife, but it will take me half a day.
| wouldn't do 1t for So if didn't
have to-"
He took his snow shovel, however,
and went bravely TO work. About five
minutes later a man in the garb of a
laborer came along.
Mister" he asked, don't you want
to hire that done?"
Il don't know" responded Mr.. Hip
perly. What will it cost me?'
The man looked at the huge drifts
that covered the walks for a depth of
nearly three feet and shrugged his
shoulders.
''The jobs worth ST." he said.
ITS too much" said Mr.. Hipperly
"I'll give you 80 cents"
The man shook his head and moved
on Mr.. Hipperly was about to resume
operations when he happened to glance
at his front window and saw his wife
looking at him with queer smile on
her face. Then he remembered.
Hold on he called ont. Come back
here, my friend! I'll give you the dol.
lar."-Exchange.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13
SUPERINTENDENT OF FARM
ERS INSTITUTES.

The appointment of Prof.
Thatcher as acting superintendent
of Farmers Institutes was the
logical thing to do. Prof. Thatch-
er has demonstrated his eminent
fitness as a director of the Expert
ment Station and no one in the
state is in closer touch with the
farm problems than he. Were it
not that the greatness Of the work
forbids such an arrangement, he
would make a splendid head for
the Farmers Institute work per-
manently. He makes a meaty and
interesting lecture on any subject
with which he deals, is always
clear and practical and is in sym
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13
A Different Brand

An eminent medical gentleman =,
gagged nurse, recently graduated -.
a case of delirium tremens. The nbv
I sician succeeded in quieting tba :.
tient and left some medicine instrnc.
Ing the nurse to administer # ~ NJ.
II he began to see snakes again y
At the next call the physician fonn,
the patient again raving. To his NM
zled inquiry the nurse replied that the
man had been going on that way FOR
several hours and that she had not
given him any medicine.
But didn't l tell you to give r. ~
him If he began to see snakes again ~
demanded the physician.
but he didn't see snakes this t,mo
replied the nurse confidently. ~.
saw red, white and blue turkeys WITH
straw hats n."-Lippincott's Ma..-
zine.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13

pathy with the movement toward
a better agriculture. A represent
atiye of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture lately spoke
OF him as one of the most promis-
ing of the newly elected directors
in the United States. OF course
it is out of the question for Prof.
Thatcher to continue permanently
as superintendent of Farmers In
stitutes and extension work. Be
side the amount of work to be
done there is an evident reason
for separating the investigational
work to a certain extent from the
extension work or work of public
instruction, and doubtless an act,
i've superintendent will soon be APP
pointed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13

cial State Bank, real mtg.
Thos. Anderson to Tekoa StateBank,
real mtg.
B. Lombard Jr., to Tekoa State
Bank, real mtg.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Levi Ankeny and wife to Peter Nc
Gregor, land in Whitman county,
agreement. $50. 600.
Levi Ankeny and wife to Peter
McGregor. livestock, etc., agreement,
$50, 600.
Albion Mining and Development
Co., articles of incorporation.
Henry Rodehrmel to the public, lots
3 and 4, blk l, Browns add, Colfax,
declaration of homestead.
B F Nicholas and wife to the public,
plat.
Silas NJ Smith andwife to the public,
plat.
W A Evans vs. H L Godfrey, lis
pendens.
Geo Button vs. r Bernard. lien.
CONDITIONAL BILLS OF SALE.
Steger and Sons Piano Mfg Co to
Matte Sanders, piano, $500.
Belvail and Klinefelter to Doug
lass, laundry plant, $4,000.
BILLS OF SALE.
Ennis Smith to Ira L Smith, stock
of merchandise. 81.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13
TRAINING NURSES.

The installation Of the new ospital
and training school for nurses which
has been in progress on the site of the
old Pullman hospital, is now complet-
ed, and the lectures began last week.
Nurses n training who are already
enrolled in lecturing courses are:
Miss Pearl Mason, of New London,
Canada; Miss Maries Griffin. of Seat
tie; Miss Anna Cook, of Grangeville,
Idaho Miss Olivia Anderson. of Troy,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13
ESTRAY SALE

Notice is hereby given that VIM. VOlI'
mer on the 18th day of Sept, 1905, TOOK
up and now keeps at his place near
Kamiac, Wash, the following esuay
COW:
One 3-year-old red COW, branded : Oh
left hip, hole through left ear. 80.
Said estray will be sold to the nignes.
bidder for cash at the place KEPT ~
above specified on Saturday. the I4th da !.
of Nov, 1908, at the hour of 2 O'Clock u n
the afternoon of said day, unless the
owner thereof, or his legal represents,
tive shall appear prior to that time, anu
make out his title and pay all cna'S''
against said estray. a,.
Date of first publication of this no'i'e'
Oct. 80, 1908.
VIM. NJ. DUNCAN,
Auditor of Whitman County
By Mary J. Oliver, Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13
ESTRAY SALE

Notice is hereby given that Lyman
Strevy on the 10th day of June, 1905,
took up and now keeps at his ranch near
Roe Martins, Washington, the following
estray horse:
One 7-year old light bay, no visible
brands or ear marks, solid color and
slim build.
Said estray will be sold to the highest
bidder for cash at the place kept, as
above specified, on Saturday, the I4th
day of November, 1908, at tbs hour ola
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, IN
less the owner thereof, or his legal rep
resentative, shall appear prior to that
time, and make out his title and pay all
charges against said estray.
Date of first publication of this notice
October 80, 1908.
VIM. NJ. DUNCAN,
Auditor of Whitmay County.
By Mary J. Oliver, Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-11-13
Idaho; Miss Ola Davis. Of pill

Idaho; Miss Ola Davis Of p,u
The lectures now in progress ,'a.
given by the superintendent ~ !. ~
hospital, and local physicians and \ -, me
geons. Dr. S. B. Neson, head Of sui ~
department of veterinary science :, me
State College, and state veter;n :. 'ne
O.. Washington. is now lectpr;na 'an
the subject of Tuberculosis F" NJ "a
other lecturers are Drs. White. Fla
Campbell, Mcclure, and Russell , y,
local practitioners. The subjects al ~
week included bacteriology, gyns .a.'
ology, obtretics, matereia med;ca ~
rapeutics, anatomy, and tuberculo.. "'