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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
LESSONS FROM
GREAT FOREST FIRES
Forest Service Bulletin.)

Nothing could better call the at
tention of thinking people to the nee
esslty for the preservation of our nat
ural resources than the great forest
fires which have been so widely dis
trlbuted throughout the country and
have played such havoc this sum
mer. 1t is doubtful if the losses for
the year 1908 will ever be fully
known, but a conservative estimate
by DR.. w. j. MCGEE, Erosion Expert.
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, places the aggregate loss in
all parts of the country during these
months of conflagration at 81 600 900
a day.
In nearly every instance, probably
IN every instance, these devastating
fires might have been prevented ii
the various states had provided an
adequate number of men to patrol the
woods and arrest all such fires in
their incipiency, and if lumbermen and
other users of the forest were care
full to dispose of brush after logging
so as to prevent the spread of fires,
Uncle Sam has had lot of work to
do on his National Forests in the fire
fighting line this year, but his work
has shown good results Exclusive
of the salaries of forest officers the
work of putting down fires on the
National Forests for the year has
cost the government 100000 This
means protecting approximately 168,
100000 acres. The value of the TIM
Der destroyed will not be known un-
til the fire reports are made at
the end of the year, though it is
ocs%i vaa will Lon ~
last year. But it~will be insignificant
when compared with the appalling
fire losses outside of the National
Forests on unprotected areas, OF
with the destruction which would
have come to the timber in the Nat
ional Forests had they not been pro-
tected.
The National Forests are constant
ly patroIled by a picked force OF
rangers and guards The present
summer force of such rangers and
guards, whose main duty is fire pat
ro!, is 1,451 men; the average area
that each is required to protect is
12t506 acres. 1t is fully understood
that this area is altogether too large
and Just as soon as funds are avail
able to permit of the employment of
a larger force of men the area will
be reduced
Telephone lines have been con
structed connecting ranger sta
tons with the headquarters of the
Forest, in order that fires may be
reported and promptly extinguished
During the fiscal year ending June
30, 1908, $500 miles of telephone line
were constructed in the National For
ests.
Upon the basis of the Forest Ser
vice experience on the National For
ests on which the total administra-
tion per acre, including fire patrol
amounts to only one cent the whole
forest area of the United States could
be protected from fire at a total cost
of less than $3,0O0,000 This would
save an annual loss of $20,000,000 for
timber alone, to say nothing of the
enormous loss of life, the loss to
new tree growth, the loss of soil fer
tility, the damage to river courses
and adjacent farm country, and the
depreciation in forest wealth and
land values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
PLAYGROUND OF ENGLISH RICH
Twenty Special Trains From London
For Scotland in Day.

The great playing ground of the
British aristocracy and of the sport
ing rich is Scotland There is no
country in the world which depends
so much for its living on sport.
Millions of acres that fifty years
ago We're let at a peppercorn rent
now bring in vast sums as grouse
moors and deer forests, and the time
is not far off when all Scotchmen
will be gillies, caddies or beaters, or
will serve in some other capacity in
the vast and expanding organization
that ministers to sport.
Personally as a man of very mod
crate means, l would rather go any
where for holiday than to Scotland,
says writer in Harpers Weekly.
To be invited as a guest to some
great Scottish mansion with it's
private golf links, its brawling trout
and salmon stream, its unequaled ap
paratus for grouse shooting and
deer stalking, and its intoxicating
scenery is of course, another mat
ter, although even under such cir
cumstances the expense of the jour-
ney and the prodigality of the tips
expected from one make the accep-
lance of hospitality anything but a
cheap undertaking.
But to go to Scotland as a non-miI
lionaire is to herd with peripatetic
tourists in the trains. coaches and
steamers that make the tour of the
Highlands To be out of things in
Great Britain is to be enormously
out of them, to belong in fact, to a
t4tally different world With differ
ent standards, possibilities and pur-
suits.
The number of those who are in
them, however, seems to be always
increasing. On August IL, the day
before grouse shooting opened, TWEEN
ty special trains left single London
station for Scotland and the north,
bearing a regular army of sportsmen
and their families, Wallets, maids,
chauffeurs and grooms, pointers and
settlers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
M O N E Y
" n
Loaned at
5 Per Cent
Interest

for 5 years, on desirable city and
farm property.
Look my list of 81 Trans over. Come
around and get the inside prices. Buy
and l will lend you one-half the
amount at the low rate of ) per cent.
Same proposition applies to the large
list OF city property that / have for
sale.
One hundred acres, 4 miles west
of Americas, Ca
200 acres 6 miles west Americus.
Ga
236 acres 5 miles west of Americas.
200 acres 10 miles east Americas.
252 acres well improved. / mile Of
Huntington, Ga.
500 acres, 200 acre tracts, / to 3
miles Bronwood, Terrell county, Ga.
$50 acres, 2 miles west Hatcher
station, Quitman county Ga.
405 acres, miles west Americas,
Sumter County, Ga.
$50 acres, IL miles west Ameri-
Gus, Sumter County, Ca.
1922 acres, Cobb Station, Sumter
county Ga.
1900 acres Desoto. Sumter coun-
ty. Ga.
$500 acres adjoining city limits,
Americus, Sumter county, Ga.
1850 acres, near MarshaIlville, Ma
con county, Ga.
1870 acres, 1 IL miles Perry. Hous-
ton county, Ga.
1000 acres Desoto, any amount
teasy terms), Sumter county, Gaxx
200 acres, Maddox, (easy terIis,A
Sumter county, Ga.
200 acres, mile north Smith
vile, Sumter county, Ga
220 acres, 2 miles Griffin, spalo,
ing county, Ga.
100 acres, 1 mile Americas. sum
ter county, Ga.
40 acres, 1 IA miles Americus.
elegant home), Sumter county, Ga.
1000 acres 2 IL miles Adams Sta
ton, Lee county, Ga.
400 acres, 2 miles Adams Station.
Lee county, Ga.
1000 acres miles east Buena Vista,
Marion county, Ga.
LILO acres 4 miles south Buena
Vista, Marion county, Ga
$50 acres 4 miles south Buena
Vista, Marion county, Ga.
40 acres, IL miles west Ameri-
Gus, Sumter county, Ga.
coo acres, miles north Ogle-
thorpe, Macon county. Ga.
f00 acres, miles west Americas,
Sumter county, Ga.
$50 acres, | mile Oglethorpe, Ma
con county, Ga
600 aprac < p1iiac uYorf noI,4t, ,,,,,,o
Macon county, Ga
w. L. ENGLISH,
Americas. Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
HUNDREDS OF LADIES
ENJOY THE OPENINGS

Nature smiled upon feminine AM
CIRCUS yesterday and the smiles OF
the fair sex were caught by the sun
beams and intertwined in wreath
of surprising loneliness. For it
Vas Opening day" at the several
millinery stores, and the wealth Of
lovely fall bonnets displayed evoked
the intense admiration of the grande
danes and damsels who failed to
find words of sufficient intensity to
express their enthusiastic delight. The
hats are indeed wonderful creations
of surprising loneliness, equalling in
size the bill of costs that will fol-
low with the unerring certainty of
death and taxes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
ALL SWING TO NIPPLE
AND DRAIN THE MILK
Oily Bunch Are Again Given
NOuriShment.

The commissions of eighty state
oil inspectors expired Wednesday and
Col. T. G. Hudson, the commissioner
of agriculture, who controls this pat
ronage, has issued like number of
new commissions to date from Thurs
day, October I, for a period of two
years. 1t is understood that all of
the old inspectors. with four or five
exceptions, hold over, and have
been given new commissions. The
men to lose out, hold inspectorships
of minor Importance. All of the big
jobs are held by the men who have
heretofore occupied them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
MISS GRIFFIN IS QUITE
I'LL WITH FEVER

Lying upon a stretcher and quite
i'll with fever, Miss Maggie Griffin
was brought from Wesleyan College
yesterday to her home here. Her
brother, Dr. Mayes, went to Macon
and brought her home. Miss Griffin
had been in the college but a few
days, and her illness is a source. of
regret to many friends here and to
her classmates as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Midway Crossing on Forsyth

On motion of Alderman Allen, the
City Council last night authorized the
building of crossing on Lamar
street, midway between Jackson
street and Cotton avenue. The walk
is to be of stone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
PARK
SEND IN THE ENVELOPES
is REQUEST OF PASTOR

| wish every Methodist in Americas
who was hindered last Sunday from
returning his envelope to the church,
would please bring it in next Sun
day. Owing to the rain, less than
100 envelopes of the 1913 sent out were
returned
Bascom Anthony Pastor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
LSYOUR
MONEY
INVESTED
WELL?

Next to having money. the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of fin
ance-brt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia's
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Mrs. Frank McNulty and Mrs
James of Dawson, are guests of Mrs
R. e. McNulty at her home on Tay-
lor street, coming yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon. 40 40 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont ry. 40 40 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. II 81 p M
From Atlanta and Macon. - *2 OF p m
From Augusta, Savannah. At
Ianta and Macon. ......... N5 "a m
From Columbus and interme-
diate points. II 80 p m
From Columbus, and
Intermediate points 49,. IL 30 m
From Columbus and interme-
date points .Tl2:OI p 10
From Albany ................."4 :l0 M
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah ........* 4:15 q m
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1874 m
s. Albany Dothan, Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. -. 1907 p m
- Macon and Atlanta. *1:57 p m
" Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta .............* 1O:4O p m
For Columbus. ...........* 1900 p m
For Columbus and Birming-
ham ..................... t7:5O m
For Columbus Birmingham,
Via Fort Valley. *1O:40p M
For Albany. ...... 80. ,1O:4O N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Mr.. Norris Hyman, a representative
of Roger, Blake e Co., tailors of Chi
cago, will show Friday and Saturday,
500 samples of latest styles and
shapes of woolens, to introduce their
goods in Americus He is taking or
ders for strictly tailor work. Style,
fit, workmanship guaranteed during
this special sale at Gardeners, and as
an inducement will take orders and
deliver goods at wholesale net prices.
All interested in good clothes are
respectfully invited to CALI and in
spect samples on above dates.
Yours truly,
ROGERS, BLAKE & CO,
at G. S. Gardeners, Americas, Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The esteem and regret most peo-
pie have for you is both tedious ana
Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Csc Hassocks at 39c Each.

A big collection of attractive Hassocls, COW
cred with fine Brussels best quality and color
ings in great variety of pleasing pattern effects
You will doubtless chose several when you see
them. Such beautiful Hassocks for this extreme
ly low price, 35c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

We sell "Everwear hosiery" for
men and women. They are absolute
ly guaranteed for six months.
29-tf. w. j. JOSEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Special Sale of Axminste. Art Square.

Special Sale OF ADMINISTER Art squares.
A gathering that represents fully the new
seasons choicest effects, both in coloring and
pattern. Oriental designs, Stimulating thebeauty
and artistic merit of the most expensive rugs as
assortments of the handsomest conventional and
floral patterns. Such an array that every taste
can be exactly met $4,000 rugs, TX IL, $500.
$24.OO rugs, 8.3 1915, $1,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

There are times when the scales.
Of justice look suspiciously like fish
scales Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
SPECIAL SALE DRESS GOODS.

One lot of Plain and Fancy Plaid
Dress Goods, including all the latest
and best shades for this season for
suits and seperate skirts, also chill
dren's dresses, at SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

j. l.. Porter was in the city yes
iterday among others coming here
from the capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Picture and room moulding, pic
ture frames made to order
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Turpin are
now Eat home" at the new residence
corner Church and Lee streets, form
erly occupied by DR.. H. B. Allen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

And if the average woman gave
voice only to her thoughts she would
talk less.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Mrs. J. A Ansley left yesterday
for Perry upon a visit of several
days to her daughter, Mrs. Cooper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

We have the new Howard railroad
watch with their special railroad dial
having marginal minutes, one to six
ty Ask to see it at Fricker's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

DR.. and Mrs. H. B. Allen have
removed to the Stallings residence
on Taylor street, Rees Park.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Seed Oats

A choice lot of Bancroft Seed Oats
raised by NJ B. Council, for sale by
w. E. BROWN
w. G. SULLIVAN.
Oct. 27-d & w-1mo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
JAMES fRICKER & BRO. +,
jewelers..
BEAUTY PARLORS
OVER DODSON'S PHARMACY.

OVER DODSON'S PHARMACY.
Manicuring, Hairdressing and
electric treatment for removing Wrin-
kles, blackheads and all facial blem-
isles. Phone 521. Entrance on
Lamar or jackson street.
MRS. McLEND0N, Proprietor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The reason people want to drink
champagne is they wouldn't if it was
as cheap as bern. Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Fresh trout and Dream today a
SHERLOCK & CO.'S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
SPECIAL BARGAINS-.-"MAT TING. "

80 rolls fine japanese Mating, very
newest patterns, styles very attract
i've, one week only 29c, worth 35c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

w B. Scott was among the Mac
onians having business in Americas
yesterday morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
SALE OF CURTAINS.

Our stock of curtains is the best we
have ever shown, and prices the low
est. One lot plaid muslin Curtains,
very attractive designs, Specially
priced at CSC, worth $125.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

New line Sterling and German
Silver Card Cases at Bells the jew
eler
Weather forecast for today: Fair.
F. F. Doye registered from Jack
sonville yesterday among the arri-
walls at the Windsor.
Just received another lot of Real
Rose Hat Pins See our window
display. James Fricker & Bro.
L. G. Mauldin of Birmingham, was
in the city yesterday, among others
here on business.
d" Watch us for watches" We have
all kinds and styles. Prices from So
to $4,000 each. James Fricker &
Bro.
Mr.. George P. Munro was a well
known Buena Vistan coming to Am
ericus yesterday.
Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. C.. p. PAYNE.
Mrs. c. S. Glover has recovered
from her recent illness, a rather mild
attack of diphtheria
Col. l.. A. Dorr, of Augusta, was
mingling yesterday with his host Of
Americas friends.
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
FOr haooaoa troDsRor r.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

For the ladies': ShampOOing and
massage are healthful, identifying and
refreshing. Get same at Mrs. May
Edwards parlOrs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Special bargains in Remnants of Carpets, in
Guiding Brussels Administer Sultan Velvet and
Ingrains, suitable lengths for making rugs, will
be sold Monday and Tuesday at very low prices
for cash. Don't miss this opportunity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

For best fresh meat, ring No. 81,
G. M. Bragg. Am looking for fresh
oysters this morning. Read the want
column.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Except Sunday. tSuhday
at
dtronSa
E "a
JOHN w. District Passenge Agent, Maoz3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
j. T. BRAGG
NOTICE TO
THE PUBLIC

/ have opened my shoe shop in
the rear of McGehee's old stand
where | will be pleased to have your
patronage. My work is guaranteed
and satisfaction given to everybody.
Thanking you for the past patronage.
Leave work at shop or at Rylander's
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Note our ad on fourth page of this
issue. James Fricker & Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

have moved the Cato stock of
shoes to my store in Planters Bank
Building where l will continue to
sell the entire stock at the same
prices until every pair is closed out.
8-tf w. P, WARLICK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

A fine watch movement cased in
solid Pearl, gents size, is something
new and very handsome to be seen at
Frickers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Mrs. Edward Stallings goes to Cor
dele on Monday to join Mr.. Stalling'
in their new home there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Harry E. Parker of Triton, came
up to Americas yesterday, having
business here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

M. S. Germany of Ocilla, was among
those coming to Americas yesterday
morning on business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
SPECIAL BARGAINS rugs"

One lot Administer Rugs, size q Y
81, very attractive designs and color
ings at S1.90, worth $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
WANTED


Between Reese Park and
Central of Ca, depot Thursday morn
ing. Waltham watch, II jewel, ad~
iusted 20 year case. Finder please
return. Suitable reward MRS 2.
L. HOLT. 26-1wpd@
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

A large crowd saw the moving
pictures last night and were given a
treat Othello the Moor of Venice,
was well presented. The Dynamite
Duel convulsed the house with laugh
ter A fine program tonight. See
the regular ad for subjects.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Picture and room moulding, pic
ture frames made to order
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
j. L. Porter was in the city yes
iterday among others coming here
from the capital
Fresh trout and Dream today at
SHERLOCK & CO.'S
w B. Scott was among the Mac
onians having business in Americas
yesterday morning.
Note our ad on fourth page of this
issue. James Fricker & Bro.
Harry E. Parker of Triton. came
up to Americas yesterday, having
business here.
For best fresh meat, ring No. 81,
G. NJ. Bragg. Am looking for fresh
oysters this morning. Read the want
column.
M. S. Germany of Della, was among
those coming to Americas yesterday
morning on business.
A fine watch movement cased in
solid Pearl, gents size, is something
new and very handsome to be seen at
Frickers.
We have the new Howard railroad
watch with their special railroad dial
having marginal minutes, one to six
ty Ask to see it at Fricker's.
DIR. and Mrs. H. B. Allen have
removed to the Stallings residence
on Taylor street, Rees Park.
We sell "Everwear hosiery for
men and women They are absolute
ly guaranteed for six months.
29-tf. w. j. JOSEY.
Mrs. Frank McNulty and Mrs.
James of Dawson, are guests of Mrs.
R. e. McNulty at her home on Tay-
lor street, coming yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G Turpin are
now "at home" at the new residence
corner Church and Lee streets, form
erly occupied by Dr. H. B. Allen
have moved the Cato stock of
shoes to my store in Planters Bank
Building where l will continue to
sell the entire stock at the same
prices until every pair is closed out.
S-tf w. p, WARLlCk.
A large crowd saw the moving
pictures last night and were given a
treat. Othello, the Moor of Venice,
was well presented. The Dynamite
Duel convulsed the house with laugh
ter. A fine program tonight See
the regular ad for subjects.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

New line Sterling and German
Silver Card Cases at Bells the jew
eler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Col. L. A. Dorr, of Augusta was
mingling yesterday with his host OF
Americas friends