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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
"UNCLE BARBER'S" PICTURE
Became as Familiar as the
Worlds Rulers

One of the renowned characters OF
Richmond, Va, up to the time of his
death, 10 years ago, was Uncle Bar
ber' Graves, an eccentric representa-
tive of slave-days, who was as widely
known about the city as the town
clock or the governor.
At the time OF his death he had
passed the century mark by five
years. During the last eighteen years
of his life he had been in the employ
of p Whitlock, proprietor Of the larg-
ect special cheroote factory in the
world, and manufacturer of 'Old
Virginia Cheroots"
At the time Mr. Whitlock first
started to manufacture his "Old Vir-
ginia Cheroots,' there was a discus
sion in his office as to what they
would use as a trademark. Old I'm
Gle Barber" was in the office at the
time, and someone jokingly remarked
that it would be a good idea to use
his picture He had a popularity OF
wearing heavy brass-rimmed specta-
cles but always kept them on his
forehead-never used them to see
through.
The suggestion was considered in
the light of joke at the time, but
the negro's picture was taken, and il
made such a unique and distinctive
trademark that it was adopted, and
has been used ever since.
The trademark was registered in
1886, and is now, like the "Old Vir-
ginia Cheroots," familiar to every
nook and corner Of the land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
ROBBED BY OLD GAME
OF WORK OF YEARS

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec 16-R F
| Carbell, cattle dealer from Clyde
Cavalier County, North Dakota. or
his way to Heidelberg, Germany, was
| fleeced by an oId-fashioned confidence
game and lost $7,105 in this city to.
day.
The old man was waiting for q
Itrain for Chicago A man came and
sat down by him and began a con-
persation. The two walked up the
! street together when a man ran W
/ to them and spoke to Cargell's new
acquaintance. He wore a cap on
which was a band with Express
Agent" on it.
That package is up there he
said, but there is charge on it
which must be paid before you can
take it out.
Cargel's acquaintance pulled out
his poeketb0ok, took a check from
it, and asked Cargell if he would
accommodate him with some money
until he got the check cashed
Cargell consented and when he
took a wallet out of his pocket, hand
ed his grip containing $1,000 in gold
and currency to his new acquaintance
to hold After he gave him the sos
he took the grip back. Cargell went
back to the depot After he sat
there a while suspicion came to his
mind He opened the grip and in it
were four beer bottles-nothing
more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Sterling silver toilet sets.
BELL, the Jeweler.
Weather forecast for today: Rain
probable.
Mrs. Frank Cato returned to Am
CIRCUS yesterday from visit of
few days to friends in Forsyth.
Before buying gun be sure to call
and get my prices. SmithWick's.
Mrs. Marshall Martin returned yes
terday from a visit to DR.. and Mrs.
Guy Lunsford and baby daughter at
their home in Sylvester.
An awful accident to a valuable
dog. Crease in mans pants
Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Duncan now
have apartment at the residence of
Mrs. A. c. Biyins.
Cut dogs tail off, owner of dog
sued for
Mrs. w. NJ Humber and children
will return to Americas today from
a brief visit in Lumpkin
damages. Reliable Pressing Club
Paid the fine, as
Miss Willie Prothro of Richland, is
fair visitor in Americas, the guest
of friends here this week.
Clothes cleaned and pressed on
short notice Phone 271.
Mr.. L. A. Hatcher was we'll known
citizen of Columbus coming to Am
CIRCUS yesterday.
! Call up Lovtng's Stables, phone 81,
, for baggage transfer. If.
Mr.. l.. D. Mckee of Nashville, q
brother of DR.. S. H. Mckee of this
city was here yesterday.
gun for Christmas present will
delight any young man. We have
them from So up. Smithwick's.
Charles E. Crispin of Philadelphia
genial gentleman with many friends
| in Americas, is in the city.
See our Cuff Button and Scarf Pin
SITS for men New and hobby 17-4t
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Our coin jewelry is the latest thing
out, made from genuine coins. 17-4t
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Mr. E. NJ. Habersham of the Forest
City, spent yesterday in Americas,
among other visitors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

For Macon, Atlanta, Angus
ia and Savannah E. :. - AIS N
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 5:34 n
For Albany, Dothan, Lock
hart, Troy and Montery 2:07 p n
For Macon and Atlanta 1857 p N
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta =. *10:40 p m
For Columbus .. .. -. 1880 p N
For Columbus :. :. =. 1900 p n
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago E. E. 1925 n
For Albany and Jackson
vile .. .. =. 1920 Ga N
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Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon *10:30 m
From Lockrat, Dothan. AL
bank, Troy and Montery 80. 40 p m
From Lockrat, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and MONTEREY 1857 P m
From Atlanta and Macon = 2:07 p m
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....* 5:34 m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points ...*12:20 m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points ..!11:3O a m
From Columbus and inter
mediate points .!11:45 m
From Albany and Jackson
Vile -" 1925 a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
Opera House
Moving Pictures

Every night except on regular show
nights.
The best Moving Picture Show tc
be seen in the South
This week Mrs. Jane Kahnweiler
celebrated Soprano Singer, direct from
Chicago.
Mr.. o. B. Allen, black-faced moro
loguist from Keith and Proctor Cir
cult, New York
Come out and see a 30 cents show
for &c and 10c.
Nothing but the newest and best
films shown.
Savannah automobile races. as sool
as they can get here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

day Only.
and Atlanta on train leaving Ameri-
icus 5:34 a. m. Connects at Macon
Pullman Sleeping Cars between
on trains passing Americas 1920 a.
bound. For further information, ap-
Americas, Ga
Passenger Agent, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

New York Press.
We accept our trials of the spirit
just the way man accepts a ten
story building when it falls on him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Daily Except Sunday. ! SUI
Sleeping cars between Americas
Gus I0:4O D. m, and arriving at Amer
with sieepers to and from Savannah.
Chicago, Americas and Jacksonville
m. South bound, and 1925 a. m. North
ply to e.. J. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent,
JOHN w. BLOUNT, District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
Mems Department.

Almost entire stock mems suits for exactly half price
Entire stock Paragon trousers for exactly half price
Entire stock finest rain for exactly half price
Entire stock overcoatS exactly half price
Entire stock boys straight pant knee suits half price
All boys overcoats, exactly half price
All boys straight knee for exactly half price
All heavy and fine gloves for little over half price
All hats for men and boys not much over half price
AL collars, neckwear, suspenders greatly reduced
All Crawford shoes for men not much over half price
All Eclipse, commercial and PrinceIy Shirts reduced
All suit cases and travelling bags at great sacrifice
All trunks for men and women at the lowest prices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

New York Press.
There's nothing quite so horrible
to married woman as what If she
weren't.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Chicago News.
AS rule, naughtiness does not
come to naught.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

New York Press.
Being generous is the way man
TREATS himself and tries to make peo-
pie believe he does it to others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

New York Press.
A girl has such coaxing way she
can make a mirror lie to her own
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

New York Press.
All of the enjoyments of our youth
become mad misfit in our old age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

New York Press.
A squat never sounds as sweet
from any others baby.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

The best watches on earth at the
very least money, at Daniels Jew
elry Store. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Chicago News
The thread of many disclosure is
in reality a yarn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Mr. NJ C. Carey of Lynchburg, is
visitor here and will spend a
month in Americas. He is stopping
at the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
LOST

New York Press.
Marriage, like salad, is a failure,
when the dressing is poor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
Christmas

will soon be here and our line of
Holiday goods is the most beautiful
we have ever shown.
1t would be impossible to enumer-
ate in this small space, but we can
show the line and you will do the
rest.
= f.
We have been very careful to Sc
lect articles to suit all buyers whether
they want expensive or inexpensive
gifts.
: =
Our prices are right, if not we do
not ask your patronage.
Call and see our line and get our
prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Beautiful line of Umbrellas for
ladies and gents at Fricker's. 17-4t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

G. B. Irwin of Marietta was a bust
ness visitor in Americas yesterday
among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

HAI
H NF
EOyERH HALF
KINDS HALF PRICE
ATTY rDrCE
AL items not mentioned herein will be sold sacrifice
ms IS the greatest opportunity the people Americas and sur
rounding country have merchandise
at such enormous reductions behoove them to advan
tage OF it now. Terms of sale spot cash only
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Great line of Fountain Pens a
Fricker's. Hat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

We have appropriate gifts for every
member OF the family Let us show
you.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Miss Annie Claire sapp of Column
bus and Miss Hughes of Statesboro,
guests of Miss Chloe Littlejohn, will
return home this morning
Butter loaf bread, strictly cents
at bakery or from wagon. Best bread
baked New Bakery. 16-tf
Mr.. J L. Wise and family left
yesterday for Abel, Ca, where he will
be with the Gulf Coast Line Railway.
In selecting your Christmas gifts
remember we have the goods and the
quality, and price is right Daniels,
the Jeweler. IT,
Leon A. Sparks was we'll known
representative of the Central City
in Americas yesterday.
Best line, of watches, at the lowest
price. BELL, the JeWeler.
G.. B. Irwin of Marietta was a bust
ness visitor in Americas yesterday
among others.
The best watches on earth at the
very least money, at Daniels Jew
| elry Store. 6-tf.
Mr. NJ. C. Carey of Lynchburg, is
visitor here and will spend a
month in Americas. He is stopping
at the Hotel Windsor
Ii experience is worth anything,
Smithwick's Gun Store Is the place
to get a gun. You get the advantage
Of years of experience in an excluS-
lively gun business l can give more
for your money than any "side line"
dealers. SmithWicks.
w A tombstone was a business
visitor here yesterday, coming from
the Hill City of Georgia
The very latest things in ladies'
rings just received at Fricker's 17-4t
Mr.. and Mrs j. T. knight of Col
umbus were visitors in Americas yes
terday, among others
A. C. Seymore, c. E. Cooper and
R. B. Knight of Columbus, were in
Americas yesterday.
Great line of Fountain Pens at
Fricker's lat
Beautiful line of Umbrellas for
ladies and gents at Fricker's. Hat.
Fruit cakes and pound cakes for
Christmas. New Bakery. loft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Fruit cakes and pound cakes for
Christmas New Bakery. left
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

A. C. Seymore, C. E. Cooper and
R. B. Knight of Columbus, were in
Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

If experience is worth anything,
Smithwick's Gun Store is the place
to get gun. You get the advantage
Of years Of experience in an exclus.
lively gun business. l can give more
for your money than any "side line"
dealers. SmithWick's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17
This Big Stock Must and
Will Be Sold


prices speak for themselves.
already told you that this stock and WILDE sold
We have made prices Americas re-
failing before We tell you again that thoroughly worn
many details of business of this character will
either quit the business altogether make radical
the work will be great and the details
Each day find items which throw for the most
ridiculous prices You here frequently daily every
you think of items need will need
Black and colored wooden dress goods, Half Price
Black and colored silks Half Price
Cotton dress goods Almost Half Price
Outings and fleeCeS Half Price
White goods Almost Half Price
Table damaSkS Almost Half Price
Napkins towels, ETC., Fraction Over Half Price
lHoSier gloves, ribbons, Fraction Over Half Price
Ladies' and children'S underwear, Over Half Price
China and Japanese mattngS Little Over Half Price
Wool ingram carpets Little Over Half Price
Lace and tapestry curtains About Half Price
Window shades About Half Price
Blankets and comfortables, Little Over Half Price
Ladies' tailOr-made suits at Great Reductions
Ladies' tailor-made skirts Two-thirds Regular Price
Ladies rain coats not much more than Half Price
Few ladies' wool skirts much less than Half Price
IChildren'S bearSkin coats Exactly Half Price
Ladies broadcloth and kersey coats Half Price
Silk and heatherboom pettcoats little over Half Price
Silk and other waists, fraction over Half Price
All furs for just little the Half Former Price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Knight of Col
umbus were visitors in Americas yes
terday among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

The very latest things in ladies'
rings just received at Fricker's 17-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Best line, of watches, at the lowest
price. BELL, the JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Mr.. L. A. Hatcher was we'll known
citizen of Columbus coming to Am
CIRCUS yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

w. A tombstone was a business
visitor here yesterday, coming from
the Hill City of Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

gun for Christmas present will
delight any young man. We have
them from So up. Smithwick'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Call up Loying's Stables, phone 81
for baggage transfer. If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Mr.. L. D. Mckee of Nashville, q
brother of DR.. S. H. Mckee of this
city, was here yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Clothes cleaned and pressed {
short notice Phone 271.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Charles e. Crispin of Philadelphia
a genial gentleman with many friends
in Americas, is in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

See our Cuff Button and Scarf Pin
SITS for men. New and hobby 17-4t
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Miss Willie Prothro of Richland, is
fair visitor in Americas, the guest
of friends here this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Our coin jewelry is the latest thing
out, made from genuine coins. 17-4t
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Mr. E. NJ. Habersham of the Forest
City, spent yesterday in Americas,
among other visitors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Mrs. Frank Cato returned to Am
CIRCUS yesterday from a visit of
few days to friends in Forsyth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Sterling silver toilet sets.
BELL, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-17

Before buying a gun be sure to cal
and get my prices. SmithWick's.
Sharp County record., 1908-10-02
ROAD OYERSEERS' MEETING.
Judge W. II. Kelley Will Discuss Road
Matters With The Overseers.

A meeting of the road
overseers of Sharp county is
hereby called to meet at
Evening Shade on Monday
October 10Th, at ! O'Clock
p. m. At this meeting mat
ters pertaining to the road
question in Sharp county
and the manner OF work
ing the public roads during
the next two years Will be
discussed, and we earnestly
hope that every overseer
will be present. We hope
to make this meeting proht-
able to the Overseers and to
the county in general.
w. II. Kelley,
County Judge.
Sharp County record., 1908-10-02
The School.

This Is the second week OF the
school and the attendance has
been materially increased. Prof,
Hill, who was a stranger here
when he came TO take charge of
the school, is giving tho best Of
satisfaction and there need be
no fear of his ability to conduct
u school equal to any In this part
Of the state, lle infusos interest
and enthusiasm into his pupils,
and his work is proving that he
was not too highly recommended
10y those who knew him beet.
Sharp County record., 1908-10-02

The minutes of the late meet
ing Of the Sharp County Teach
ers' Association were received
Wednesday, too late for publlca-
ton in this issue. The next
meeting of the association will
be held at Sidney.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup is used nearly everywhere,
because it not only heals irrita-
ton of the throat and stops the
cough, but it drives the cold out
of the system through its laxa-
tive principle by assuring a free
and gentle action of the bowels,
and that is the only way to cure
a cold. You can't cure it as long
as you are constipated. Insist
upon Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. Sold by W. G. Snow.
Mrs. William Goodman, who
had been critically i'll at her
home here for several months
with cancer, died Wednesday
night. Her sufferings were
great for several weeks before
she died. She leaves q husband
and several children.
Sharp County record., 1908-10-02

AT any time when your stom-
ach 10 not in good condition, you
should take Kodol, because Ko-
dol digests all tho food you cat,
a n d it supplies health q n d
strength for the stomach in that
way. You take Kodol just for u
little while when you have slight
attacks Of Indigestion, and you
try it just little longer in order
to get relief from severe attacks
Of indigestion or Nervous Dys.
pepsia. Try Kodol today. Sold
By W. G. Snow
DR.. Y. j. Woods went to
Poughkeepsie few days ago for
the purpose Of examining some
applicants fer liieinsurance for a
,fraternal order i which failed to
organize In the town, however,
because the necessary number Of
members could not be secured,
Kodol is a combination of the
natural digestive juices and it
digests all classes Of food and
every kind of food, 80 you SOC it
will do the work that the stomach
itself does. The only difference
between 1t and the stomach Is the
stomach can get out Of order and
Kodol cannot, but Kodol can put
tho stomach into good order,
Buy Kodol today. 1t is guaran-
teed. Sold by W, G, Snow.
Sharp County record., 1908-10-02


O. Draffin and family moved
here from Garden Plain, Kansas,
last week and are occupying the
Kiefner farm, u couple Of miles
south Of town,
Says the Herald: On Sep
tember 7, 1907, Hardy tie buyers
paid out $500 for ties, and we
doubt if they pay that amount
out in two weeks now.
Our old friend Joseph Ault
celebrated his 73rd birthday one
day last week, He is hale and
hearty and bids fair to cele brate
many more natal days.
Homer Edwards, who has a
position with Weaver Dowdy Co,
at Batesvi(le, came up Friday
and spent a day or two here with
his parents and friends.
W. f. Whitlock and family
moved to town from Washington
township several days ago, and
are residing in the Ault property
in the south portion Of town.
r, j, Holdridge Of Kingman
Kansas, who owns what is knowr
as the Gray farm in lizard coun-
ty, several miles northwest oI
Evening Shade, was here tn il
week.
In the recent election W. O
Smith present sheriff who wa'
the nominee for u second term
led the ticket by few votes, al
honor of which he has reason tc
pc proud.
John Metcalf, the small son O
Mr., and Mrs. A. M, Metcalf
while carrying piece of timber
one day this week fell and lot thC
timber fall on his arm breaking
it, Hardy Herald,
William B. Hamm, cashier o
the Bank Of Evening Shade, who
was taken i'll last week, is still
confined to his bed, His many
friends hope, however, to SCI
him out again soon,
Leo Baker, one OF the bes
young men Of Scott township
was here Saturday and secured
license to wed Miss Eta Baker
of that township. The Recort
extends congratulations,
George Ferguson, who livet
near Franklin, died Monda,
night Mr., Ferguson served
one term in the Arkansas legis,
lature some years ago as repre-
sentative from lizard county.
Stephen D, Johnston was owe,
from Sidney again this week
llo Is making arrangements tt
move hero when he begins hi,
term IA county treasurer, an(
will probably buy property,
The W, O. W, lodge hold
meeting Monday night, Thi,
order has recently been strength
ened by the addition of severa
new members, and bids fair tt
become moro active than former
ly.
DO not let anyone tell you tina
something else ie just Ns good at
DeWitPs Kidney and Bladder
Pills because there isn't anything
Just as good for weak back
baekaehe, rheumatic pains, In.
Ilammation of the bladder, or any
Kidney and Bladder disorder
A weeks trial will convince you,
Sold by w, G, Snow,