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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
FOR SALE

5-roOm house, $4,000.
broom house with cabinet mantels
tile hearths, $3.50. Large lot.
Groom house, near business center
large lot. $4,000. Building would
cost more than price of entire pro-
perty
265 acres, . miles of Americas, q
room house, near church and school
One mile Of railroad station running
water, land red and grey. 70 acres
original forest. Nice house. $500
acre.
If you want a farm, house and lot
or vacant lot come to see me- Choose
now. Sell later. Delay won't get
you anything.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
HOLLY SPRINGS

This popular picnic and bathing re-
sort is now open for the season.
The finest swimming place in this
section. New bathing suits, large
floored lake of clear spring water,
and the best accommodation for camp
ing parties to be had.
If you are thinking of camping, con-
fer with us HANSFORD BROS,
Props, Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
BOYS WASH PANTS.

10 Doz. Boys Wash Pants in White
Linen, Pique, Brown, Tan, Blue
Checks and Stripes, sizes 3 years to
16 years Specially priced at e. 25c.
Also Boys Pants and Boomers in
all colors and all sizes from > to 16
years at 35c, 40c and SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

For the hot summer days we have
them in all sizes and in all the best
wash colors. You can buy them in
suits or separate garments. Price for
Pants at 75c, S10O, $3.50, $1.75, $500
and S2.25. Suits $3.50, $500, $3.50 and
$500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
LADIES' SUMNER VESTS,

Buying as we do these goods direct
from the Mill Agents we are in a po-
sition to save you at least one profit.
Monday We will place on sale so doz.
Swiss Ribbed Low Neck, Sleeveless
Vests, tapped neck and armholes.
Worth 15c, special at e.. r.. .. =. 10c
Also 10 Dozen Pure Silk Lisle
Vests, low neck, sleeveless, in white
and black at 25c, 35c, SOC and Csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Dodson's Pharmacy haze secured
the agency for the Atlanta Floral Co.
and can furnish all kinds of cut flow
ers on short notice. Special attention
given to wedding and graduating bo-
quets. 20
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Hon. Charles D. Hill will speak in
behalf of his brother-in-law, Hon
Dudley NJ Hughes, for Congress Mon
day afternoon at 1870 p m, at the
Opera House Hear him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
P. B. WILLIFORD
1903 Cotton Ave.

A Brooklyn woman who recently
captured a burglar has received sew
enty-two proposals of marriage. The
proposers probably take it for grant
ed that she will be willing to get up
in the night and do her own burglar
Chicago Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t cures tired, ach-
ing callous, sweating, swollen feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores. Csc
Sample FREE Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
ALL.OVER NETS AND LACES.

We are showing one Of the largest
and most beautiful assortments of
all over Laces and Nets ever brought
South, including Fish Nets, Point De
SPIRIT, FiIIet Nets, Baby Irish, Cluny,
Oriental, both white and Ecru, very
stylish for waists and dresses with
bands to match, width IS TO 81 inch
es. Prices from so cents to $500 yd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
LADIES' FANCY HOSIERY.

Including all of the delicate shades
OF Pink, Light Blue, Hello, Tan,
Black and White, plain and lace ef-
fects in Silk Finish Lisle Thread. Al
so Black Embroidered in Fancy Col
ors, and all Pure Silk Black Lace at
from soc to $3.50 pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Mrs. S. ,. Lewis and Miss Sherrie
Lewis, guests OF Mrs. ]. G. Dodson
this week, returned to Albany yester-
day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Prepare for the freeze by getting
the freezer. and be sure you get one
of those modern, quick-freezing ones
from the A. w. Smith Furniture Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

% Doz. Mems fine Balbriggan and
fine Ribbed Underwear in pure white
with and without sleeves. Specially
priced at =. :. o.. E. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

[ will be absent from my business
until the 26th, on account of military
encampment. G. E. VAN RIPPER.
Is to "a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
BOYS UNDERWEAR.

Just received one case Boys Fine
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, knee
length, sizes from "a to 81. Specially
priced at =. =. =. q. =. .25c Garment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
Pleasant Party at Windsor.

A very pleasant dinner party was
that assembled at The Windsor on
Friday evening. the occasion being in
honor of several fair visitors here the
past week. Covers were laid for
twelve and a very tempting menu
was served at 7 o'clock.
The guests upon this.'yery pleas
ant occasion were:
Miss La Trelle Hutton of Savannah
Miss Carrie Wooten OF Buena Vista
Misses Genie Gregory Freddie Ship
Laurie Hooper, Elizabeth Hollis;
Messrs. w. A. Slaton, Paul H. San
ford, A. D. Robinson, Stuart Furlow
c. H. Burke, Walter Page.
After dinner an hour was pleasant
Iy spent at the parlors of the Elks
Club
Party at Country Home.
Mr. and Mrs w. J. Walker We're
charming hosts Wednesday night out
at their beautiful country home 'Sev-
en- Oaks" A moonlight surprise was
given by a merry party of young PEG
pie, returning to the city late in the
night after spending several hours de
/ lightfully
Those going were: Misses Madgt
/ McAfee. Emmie Morgan, Arbie Eugen.
! ia Harrison. Marie Morgan, Genevievt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Black wolfe skirts, hard twisted wire finish
feta trimmed, graduated effect, regular PRIV
which would be $3.50 to $500, but this pul !.
enables us to say Y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
BATHING SUITS.

Now is the time to secure one of
these nice Bathing Suits for a dip at
the sea shore, Myrtle or Holly Springs
or Prospect Park. Have your own
Bathing Suit, at 75c, $1.25, $3.50, $3.50
and $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Hundreds of extraordinary items in almost y y
department will be offered all buyers "
good items from our recent purchases Y
prevents mention of. atch all our ads ana
and see for yourself. We mean business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Mr.. G. w. Stevenson, of Washington,
Ca, is visiting his brother, Mr..
Stephenson, the photographer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
LADIES' LONG SILK GLOVES.

In White, Navy and Gray, 16 Button
kind. All pure silk, double tipped fin
gers, plain and buttoned. Specially
priced at $100, $3.50 and $1.75.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

The Jossey House has chang
ed hands. Newly furnished and read!
for boarders. l9-u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
There are SO many favorites sons
this year that they might hold a CON
vention and console one another-

FISH TALES are often exaggerations but
we have no need OF stretching the truth in
our business as FISH DEALERS. Fresh
ness is an absolutely indispensable quality
in unsalted or moked fish and we handle
none about which there may be the slightest
doubt. We keep every kind in season from
the gamely trout to solid mullet. And we
don't try TO make fortune on every pound
of fish we sell either. SHERLOCK. & co.
Phone No. 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

One New York woman has horse
whipped another in a restaurant We
have not learned which Of the two in
tends to star during the coming seas
on.-Chicago Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Col. Dudley M. Hughes, candidate
for congress, is in the city, stopping
at the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
GEO. D. WHEATLEY
The DOings Of a Busy Store.

Recognizing the truth of the above is this stores con-
effort please its customers We want you
to feel satisfied merchandise We want you to feel
satisfied with prices We to feel satisfied with
the treatment you from sales people In short
want YOU to have entirely feeling which means
a business friend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

The finest soda and creams in the
city at Davenport Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Grand assortment of new models In F tL
skirts in blacks, navies, and browns, tne l'' .,
well made, best styles, regularly bOugn', I :
be $3.50 to $3.50, but this purchase enS":s;
to say
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
WHITE MATERIALS FOR
COMMENCEMENT DRESSES

Our stock in this line is absolutely
complete. Every known weave and
finish is represented and in all
qualities. These include Paris Mus
lin, Chiffon Organize, French Organ
die, French Lawn, Mercerized Linger-
lie, Persian Lawn, Wash Chiffon and
India LinOns, at very Low Prices
from 15c to csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Mr.. Charles w Johnson, formerly
of Americas but now residing at
Kingston, Ga, is in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

We sell "Everwear" hosiery fOI
ladies and gents. Absolutely guar
anteed for six months. w. j. JOSEY
Sim
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Just arrived. Lot Of new cards for
photographs. All the latest designs.
Call and see them.
sTEVENSON'S STUDIO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
MEMS NEGuGEE SHIRTS.

We are showing one of the largest
and most-up-to-date line of Negligee
shirts in Americus Our line of shirts
at SOC HAS NO EQUAL. And our line
of shirts at 75c, regular price $100.
Also our line of shirts at $100, worth
$3.50 in Plain White, Pleated and Col
ored, also Fancy Fronts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Meals and lodging at Jossey House.
19-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

S. A. Daniels the jeweler has just
received another new line OF Eastern
Star Pins. zo-oC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

]. H. Hoskins of Fort Gaines was
business visitor in Americas yester-
day, among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Large lot of white taiIor-made linen skirts, nd
up in several different styles, perfect fitting 8
workmanship, prices actually on a normal
ket $50 to $500 each, but this purchase
bles us to say 90c I
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Good lot of odds and ends in wool skFts which We "
out for exactly half regular price. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
Party at Country Home.

Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81
for baggage transfer. IT,
Hon. Charles D. Hill will speak IN
behalf of his brother-in-law, Hon
Dudley NJ. Hughes, for Congress Mon
dav afternoon at 1870 p. m, at the
Opera House. Hear him.
Get good dinner at Jossey House to-
day. 1911
1t seems as though the Thaw family
in building up a case of insanity may
have builded better than they knew
Philadelphia Ledger
Fine photos can be had in latest
folders at Ketly's Studio. Other sty-
les at reasonable prices. nElarging
and framing, all styles. View work to
order Visitors welcome at Kelly
Studio -o-OL'
Plat told Miss Mae Wood that her
letters were as interesting as a story
but he doesn't seem to find them so
thrilling since they have become cold.
Chicago Record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Magnificent white embroidered waists, val
which were formerly $50 each, but this
chase enables us to say
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

beautiful lot of China and LAP mattings that Sc" oh
lar way 25c TO 4Oc per yard but recent purcaS and
to say
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
PEOPLE WHO COME AND
THOSE WHO 60 AWAY

BUY your silverware from Ihos' L.
Bell, the jeweler.
Mr., w. A. Huckabee OF McRee is IN
the city upon short visit, coming
over yesterday.
Weather forecast for today: Fair
Miss Tinsley of Dawson is spending
several days with friends in Amer
Gus, coming yesterday.
Watch the crowd-they are at
Dodson's eating delicious ice-cream'
Mrs. S. P. Boone returned here yes
terdav from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. I.
H. Boone in Macon.
Good board, nice rooms, SIG a
month. at Jossey House. 19-u
Harvey c. Vinson was among those
coming from Savannah to Americas
YESTERDAY morning,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24
Yours truly

90 F. w DEVOE C co.
+ S.-Americus Construction Co
sells our paint.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

lot OF not air. we mean buSinpSS-tb
goods were bought by us to sell and ,
rapidly and if you will come and look ov
our many offerings you will readily rpc,
nize the merits of the goods and prices, Y
are not offering trash, but the BEST Mr.
ICHANDISE, which we find from exDe
ence is what the people want We inv
you to come, CritiCiSe, eXamine--yOull h
Magnificent embroidered white swisses, FIN
SOC grades, all size dots, figures plaids 25cr
Magnificent line colored swisses in plaids, ALI
popular colors, such as brown, copenhagen bid
light blue, pink, nile, lavender navy, black vhl
ETC., etc.---the regular Csc grade---this purchl
enables us to say Hll
The most beautiful embroidered bordered ml
es, the SWEETEST thing of the season in all thed
stripes and colors, very scarce and our h
right on the spot only enabled us to land th
and the price will be 29c IL
IHandsomest line of the seasons Deweb woaJ
tons In printed side band or border9G BaddI
in assorted colors and styles, II - &l5y
One table cotton fabrics consisting Of The g
est values in wash goods of many classes
combined on this counter, the actual values /
which are II lie to Zoe, all at 1GI
One table of the finest assorted fabrics Of
kinds and styles, prices of which were fOrms
Csc to 4Oc per yard---this purchase enables
say l&
Magnificent white embroidered waists, val
which were formerly $50 each, but this
chase enables us to say
Large lot of white tailor-made linen skirts
up in several different styles, perfect fitting \
workmanship, prices actually on normal y
ket $50 to $500 each, but this purchase
bles us to saw 98ca
Hundreds of extraordinary items in almost
department will be offered all buyers
good items from our recent purchases
prevents mention Of atch all our ads and'
and see for yourself. We mean business
Black wolfe skirts, hard twisted wire fln'n
feta trimmed, graduated effect, regular PRIV
which would be $3.50 to $500, but this Pu~
enables us to say
Grand assortment of new models in r f
skirts in blacks, navies, and browns, tIne ''a
well made, best styles, regularly bougn', H.
be $3.50 to $3.50, but this purchase ena"t
to say
Good lot of odds and ends in wool skigts which W.
out for exactly half regular price. =
beautiful lot of China and Jap mattings that sen b
lar way 25c TO 4Oc per yard but recent purchase and
to say ~&1
Some extraordinary inducements on lot OF h"'"r
squares during this sale 70 clear out Of our way
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CHAS. |. ANSLEI
Successor to Wheatley & hli'',
Agent Stork Water PROOF wv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-24

Good board, nice rooms, SIG
month, at JOssey House. l9-tl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Feb. 20.--The cotton market was quiet but fairly steady with the close very steady at a net advance ef 216 points. Sales estimated tSe.e0o bales. The market opened steady at q decline of two to eight points and active months showed net loss of six to eight points during the first few minutes under q renewal of yes terdAys late selling movement which was promoted by disappointing cables. Receipts catching the expected stop orders at 10. so for May considerable demand was encoun- tered on which the market rallied tc 10.Tt for that position with active months gene rally showing a net gain of three to five points led by October.
 Trading was very quiet during the latter part of the session and Fluctuations were 9mrrow and irregular but the market closed within q point or two of the best sAdyices from the South report an easier spot basis in Texas and an easier market for tinges and stains in the eastern belt but futures are still said to be big discount compar- ed with spots.
 Holdings during the day but there was no aggressive bull support and local sentiment seemed to be of a bearish average owing to the unfavorable view of trade conditions
 Southern spot markets were 1-l6e lower ko 4x c higher generally unchanged
 Receipts at the ports today 27.03s bales, against 2e.15e last week and 3e,e36 last year For the week 1s0, 900 bales against 1TSHe0 last week and 25s.742 last year. Todey's receipts at New Orleans s,37t bales. against 1e.00a last year and at Houston ssges against 1o.724 last year.
 Futures opened steady and closed very
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

Deputy United States MaFsnaI WaIle brought to Selma this morning from Thomaston, darengo County, Walter R. Weaverss negro preacner. weav- ers ia charged with having sent ob- soene letters through the United States mails and on this charge was arraign- ed before United States Commissioners I. D. Lloyd.
 The preacher waived examination and was allowed bond in the amount of $250 to appear before the next Federal grand jury.
 It seems that Viewers wrote to the board of deacons of a negro church in Wifcox County of the relations exist ing between Charles Banner and a ne- gro woman of his flock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
Waters Are Reeedlns.

Reports received here today state that the Cahaba River Is falling rapid ly and that the waters of the river which had overflowed at places were getting within the banks of the river again. The creeks which overfIowed are also falling rapidly and if a few days of good weather can be had the farmers believe they can begin the work of preparing their lands for the planting of their crops.
 The Alabama River is still rising slowly here and Is a little above the forty-three feet mark. No damage has resulted from the rise of the river and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
ACCUSED OF MURDER
ON STEAMBOAT IS
 ARRESTED.
JeR Allen Taken 1RtO Custody When the Hard Cash Reached SeIma--
 News of Central City.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Feb. 20. When the Alabama river packet Hard Cash reached the city wharf late last night the boat was met by Deputy Sheriff Arthur Williams. Soon after the boat had been tied up Mir. Williams went aboard and sought Jeft Allen, a negro deck hand. and placed him under arrest. Allen was carried to the coun- ty Jail and locked up on the charge of murder.
 Nearly a year ago at Golson's Land ing on the Alabama river. Jeff Allen killed another negro named Oliver Brown. Since then Allen has been a fugitive Some weeks ago the sher- iff's offiee received information that the negro was employed on one of the rIv- CT boats as a deck hand.
 Last night 1t was learned that AL len would reach Selma on the steamer Hard Cash. Deputy Sheriff Williams met the boat and arrested him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
THE METAL MARKETS.

NeW fork Feb. 2O.-London tin was pound higher with spot quoted at 127 pounds los and futures at 126 pounds los. The local market was dull and slightly to BPS. 50.
 Copper was higher in the London market with spot quoted at 57 pounds I5s and fu- lures at Hs pounds. Locally the market was steady but unchanged with lake quoted al S12. 25d$12 50; electrolytic Sf2faXa s12 S7s casting at SIP O0Q$12.25 25.
 Lead was easier at 13 pounds 17s Cd in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

New York, Feb. 20.-Temporary re- ceivers for the Mutual Reserve Life h. surance Company were appointed by Justice Platzek in the New York State Supreme Court today on application of Attorney General Jackson. The com pany now is in the hands of receivers appointed by the United States Court on an application made by com-flit- tee of policy holders. The receivers appointed by Judge Plaztek are Joseph J. o'Donohu. and Joseph F. Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
cheese-steady 1O% @12Ac.
NEW YORK PRODuoE.

New York. Feb. 20.-cotton seed oil steady; prime crude 2s@sShc; do. yellow 3SM 9Ssc.
 Petroleum steady.
 Resin easy: strained common to good S3.75.
 Turpentine easy 5OMc.
 Sugar raw firm; fair refining S3 1T. csn- trifugal 9e-test t3 .67; molasses sugar s2 S2: refined steady. Pig iron quiet.
 Copper steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21

nesday afternoon at her home on Broad street. Frequent vases of jonqufls and ferns were used to adorn the par lors. Six hand euchre was played and Mrs. Henry Lilenthal won the prize, e pretty piece of lace neck wear. After the games two-course luncheon was enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
reetinw of Missionary Society.

Mrs. Fred Vaughan charmingiy en- tertained the members of the Methodist Missionary Society this morning at her home on Broad street. The parlors were prettily decorated with vases of ionquils and potted pink and white azaleas. After the bushes meeting Q short time was devoted to dainty needle work after which tempting re- treatments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
Negro RnrEIar Caueht.


 E. P. Lacy of West Dallas brought to Selma this morning a negro, Gabe Hatcher, and placed him in the county jail
 MT. Lacy caught the negro entering his store at Ramhler's Rest last night. Gabe Hatcher is an old offender and has only been out of. the coal mines for a few weeks he having finished serving term for burglary.
 Just after he had closed his stora last night Mir. Lacy heard a suspicious noise in the building and upon investi- Eation found that there was a negro man iE the store! He secured his piss tol and as the negro tried to make his escape shot twice at him.
 Neither of the shots hit the naero but they caused him to stop and to hs caught by Mir. Lacy. who locked him up last night and brought his prisoner to Selma this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-21
Nrw ORLEANs cOTTnN,

New orieans Feb. 2o.--cotton. spots were ii aoIe. ss,. - asa chahsec h 9hs oaIns lls nnd $50 to arrive.
 Futures opened barely steady four to ten points below the close of yesterday as a re- suit of disappointing cable advices. Light receipts and heavy exports served as bull fsh factors after the opening and brought about a fairly good advance In prices. The strong statistical position was the principal feature of the market today and prevented any marked recession in values. At the close which was steady. the active months were unchanged to two points above the close Of yesterday.