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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Platinum Is So Much Cheaper.

NEW YORK, July 24-(SpeciaD =
Plantinum which sold at $40 an ounce
year ago, has taken a big decline,
and yesterday was quoted at just half
as much, $40 an ounce The metal is
extensively used by jewellers as the
backing for diamonds in brooches and
other ornaments. Dentists and man
ufacturers of electrical and photo
graphic supplies also are large con-
sumers Of platinum.
The price of platinum doubled be-
tween 1905 and 1907, and is now back
to the 1905 price. 1t sold as low as
from So to $40 an ounce fifteen years
ago.
Nearly all platinum comes from the
Ural Mountains, and the Russian Gov
eminent keeps close control of the
mines Small quantities of the metal
are obtained in South American coun-
tries also.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
The Bed Spread Chance of the Yea

These spreads were bought for this
sale. They come straight from the
mill agents. There's no mistaking
the Bargain ring of the prices.
50 Extra large size Crochet Bed
Spreads, Marseilles patterns. Hem
med ready for use. Regular price
1925, special this week at :. $1.1O
50 Extra Heavy Crochet Bed
Spreads, Marsilles patterns, Pearl
Hemmed, ready for use and worth 81
Special for this week at =. :. $1.69
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
The Courts Joke
Success Magazine. }

During the consideration recently by
the Supreme Court of the United
States of certain case Of copyright
counsel -instroduced a number of the
perforated rolls used in mechanical
pianos and organs, and passed them
up to the court as exhibits
Chief Justice Fuller handled one OF
the rolls curiously, and then observed
in solemn and profound tones: Il OBJ
serve that this roll in my hand bears
the inscription, Am | Yo'h Kentucky
Babe?" l should like to inquire whe-
Their this personal appeal will render
it improper for my distinguished as
sociate, Mr.. Justice Harlan, to sit in
this case?'
Before the Kentucky justice could
make himself heard above the decor
Gus smiles of the attorneys, the
court had waived the tentative objec-
ton and the case went on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
INSURING AGAINST
CUPID OR THE STORK

DETROIT, MICH, July 24.-(Spe-
ciaD Insurance against visits by
Cupid or the stork is the purpose of
an application made to the state in
surance department by a party who
wishes to pay benefits in case of
marriage or births. After much con-
sideration the perplexed commission
er has decided that this case can be
classified under casualty insurance,
He argues that while the visit of Gu
pid or the stork might bring much JOY
it might also entail large expense
and could therefore be regarded as a
misfortune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
The Years Greatest Towel Sale.

We are going to give you a Towel
chance during this sale that you'll
appreciate. Read about it;
% Doz. Large size Huck Towels
with Red borders, Hemmed ready for
use. worth 121ac. Specially priced
for this week at =. e. =. $110 Doz.
Is Dozen fine Linen Huck Towels,
with red and blue borders, large size,
worth 15c, will go in for this sale at
j.. =. $150 per doz.
% Doz. Linen Damask Towels will
be thrown on Front Table for this
special sale at prices that defy COM
petition, all marked in plain figures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

Weather forecast for today:: Show
ers.
Miss Camilla Boyd, of Leslie, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Kelly
b. H. Brock of Blakely was BUSH
ness visitor in Americas yesterday,
among others.
Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. c. p. PAYNE.
Mr. W NJ. Dunbar, Jr., wellknoWn
Augustian, was in Americas yester-
day upon business.
5 or 6 doses 1866" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c.
G. NJ. Elder was among the several
Maconians coming to Americas yes
terday morning
SPLIT PINE in four feet length,
delivered in city. Suitable especially
for kitchen Leave orders with me or
phone 81 or-274 S. r. HEYS. 24-tf
Mr.. E. J. Mathis went to Eufaula
yesterday, where he was called upon
a business trip.
Mr.. Charles A. Convey. manager of
the Americas Oil Co.. went to Allan
I ia yesterday upon business.
Mrs. Clifford Bruton, the charming
guest of Mrs. ]. w. Hightower, left
yesterday for north Georgia where
she will spend some time
MrL A. Lowrey of Chicago, is the
guest of his brother Mr. NJ NJ. Low
rey, while a visitor in Americas for
few days.
Mr. Ed J. Webb has returned to
Americas from short trip to Sayan-
nah, where he has been since Mon
day
Mr. Louis A. Smith, with the Flor
ida Times Union, is spending a vaca-
ton OF two weeks with relatives in
} Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
RleaChed Table DamdSk.

Sc inch Fine quality bleached mer-
cerized Table Damask (the never
wear out quality, an assortment OF
beautiful designs, and worth 65c- Spe-
ial for this week at -. :. soc
70 inch AII-Pure Linen bleached Ia
BILE Damask, large assortment OF pat
terms to select from. These goods
were bought to sell at S5c and SlOO
ward. special for this week at 4oc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
FOR SALE.

200 acres level land. Rents bales
cotton. Price $1,000 acre.
4-room house, with garden. $1,000.
Rent, 1920.
5-room house, in good condition;
100000
7-room house, close in, $4,000,
Rent 10000. This is safe invest
ment, or pleasant home.
100 acres, miles of R. R. $85000.
200 acres, half mile of r. r. station.
6-room house, near church and
schools, red land.
265 acres, one mile of r. R. station.
4-room house, and two tenant houses,
running water, healthy and pure
drinking water.
Real estate is the safest of all in
veStments.
If you are looking for an invest
ment or home come to see me.
p. 3. WILLIFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Sheets and Pillow Slips Ready to Use

You may figure out the cost of ma
terials, the trouble of making, and
then come here and buy at lower prices
for the finished article than the best
material would cost in regular way.
Is Doz. Bleached Pepperell sheets,
size 81 x 80, Hemmed ready for use.
Specially priced at :. 75c
Is Doz. Bleached Pepperell sheets,
size 80 80, Hemmed ready for use.
Specially priced at =. Soc
10 Doz. Extra Heavy Hemstitched
Sheets, size 80 X 80. Made of the
very best quality sheeting. These
were bought to sell at $1.15, will go
in this sale at =. Sl.Oo
% Doz. Bleached Pillow Cases, size
As SO, with inch hem. Regular
15c, special this week at :. =. II l-2c
80 Doz. Bleached PeppereIl Pillow
Cases, sizes As Sc with inch hem.
Regular price zoe, special at l8c
Is Doz Bleached Hemstitched Pill
low Cases, size 40 Sc. Extra heavy
quality, specially priced at 25c
The Red SDread Chance of the Year
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Buy your silverware from Thos. L.
Bell, the jeweler.
Miss Maud Burke, of Cobb, Ga, is
visiting Miss Florence Gordy at her
home on Lee street
A u H. P. Engine on wheels in per-
feet order for sale at a bargain R.
e. McAfee, Coal and Wood yard,
25-1w-pd
Mr. A. G. Parks was among the sew
eral Atlantans coming to Americas
yesterday.
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81.
for baggage transfer. tt.
Judge E. T. Hickey came over from
Lumpkin yesterday upon legal mat
ters of business.
For fresh grapes, telephone $40
or call at 332 Forsyth st. I'm
w. NJ. Alexander of Moultrie was
looking after matters of business in
the city yesterday.
j. j. Brooks was among those COM
ing from Columbus to Americas yes
terday morning.
j. NJ Burke registered from For
syth yesterday among the arrivals at
The Windsor.
Petite Miss Florence Ellis of Doth
an, Ala, is visiting at the home OF
her uncle, Col G. R. Ellis, on Taylor
street, for some time.
Try the new meat market on Elm
avenue, near the shops Fresh Geor-
gia beef. All orders receive prompt
attention. Phone No. 8 25-4t
RI. DUKE, Manager.
Mrs James A Hixon, and Miss
Mary Belle Hixon of Americas, who
have been the guests of Mrs Russell
Bridges for a few days, left for a
visit to Lithia Springs.-Atlanta Jour
nal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Mr.. Bryan would have a less OBJ
lection to Tom Watson and Eugene
Debs running if they would kindly re
frain from kicking him on the shins
Washington Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon. F10 25 p N
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. 80 40p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. Il 81 M
From Atlanta and Macon. -. NJ OF p m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
lanta and Macon. .....* IS 33 a m
From Columbus and interme-
0diate points. II 80 NJ
From Columbus, and
intermediate points 49,. I'll 80 a m
From Columbus and interme-
date points ....... ......-.. l2:Ol p n
From Albany ............-..." 4:35 a NJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Your Buying Time
Right Now

The CLEANING UP and
CLEARING OUT time is with us
NOW. We want to make QUICK
WORK OF IT. In order to do so
we mark prices, which you will
say upon examination are UMPIRE
|CEDENTED. We. cannot stress it
too strongly. We urge you to come
and see for yourself the dollar saw
ings it means.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Ask for Aliens FOOt-Ease

A powder for swollen, tired, hot,
smarting feet. Sample FREE. Also
Free Sample of the Foot-Ease SAM
tary Corn-Pad, a new invention. Adj
dress Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

it's a hard-hearted preacher who
will dwell on the subject of future
punishment on hot Sunday morning.
Washington Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Land For Sale.

3o3 ga acres of land in
Lee County about one mile
east of Adams station, occupied by
Jube Meekins. Very good
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GA.
14-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

A boy can learn some very good
habits by not adopting any of his
father's.-N Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
P. B. WILLIFORD.

Occasionally a good man makes a
bad break.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Wise is the man who knows what
to say-and then doesn't say it.-Chi-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Almost the entire
stock wash goods
thrown out on the
counters this week, con-
sisting of printed Lawn,
Batistes, India Linons,
Madras Cloths, Cling
hams, Percales, and
many other fabrics too
numerous to try to
mention. We want to
make quick work of
theclearance and hence
we name these prices
FOR THE SPOT
CASH ONLY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
Departures

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah. ....... 1899 a M
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1898 a m
50 Albany DOthan, Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery 80. *2:07 p m
A" Macon and Atlanta. 1857 p m
" Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta *1O:4O p m
For Columbus ...*3 1900 p N
ForColumbus and Birming-
ham ............... t7:5O M
For Columbus Birmingham,
via Fort Valley. *1O:4Op m
For Albany ............... .lO:4O p m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

It's plain that no woman ever
thinks she is.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Father Time is the man of the hour
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Except Sunday ttSuhday
Americas
nd at
E HIGHTOWER,
BLOUNT. District Passenge AGENT Maoi9 :
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

B. H. Brock of Blakely was a BUSH
ness visitor in Americas yesterday,
among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25
THIS IS The YEARLY SALE

The intent of this sale is to give
you an opportunity to replenish your
linen presses at lower prices than can be
quoted at any other time of the year.
We 90 about this honestly, every price
reduction has been carefully consider
ed and every offering rings true. That
Won will see the economy of buying lib
orally goes without saying.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Electric wiring. roof paints,
7-25-1m c. p. PAYNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Try the new meat market on Elm
avenue, near the shops. Fresh Geor-
gia beef All orders receive prompt
attention. Phone No. s 25-4t
RI DUKE, Manager.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Miss Camilla Boyd of Leslie, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Kelly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Buy your silverware from Thos. L.
Bell, the jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Petite Miss Florence Ellis of Doth
an, Ala, is visiting at the home of
her uncle, Col G.. R. Ellis, on Taylor
street, for some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Mr. Louis A. Smith with the Flor
ida Times-Union, is spending a vaca-
ton of two weeks with relatives in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Mr. w NJ Dunbar, Jr., wellknoWn
Augustian, was in Americas yester-
day upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Weather forecast for today:: Show
nIsc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Miss Maud Burke, of Cobb Ga, is
visiting Miss Florence Gordy at her
home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

Mr. Ed J. Webb has returned to
Americas from short trip to Sayan-
nah. where he has been since Mon
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-25

5 or 6 doses 1865 will cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07
- @NHWso FIoeAI 80

who today is an Oxford graduate in
theology, the head of a great mission
station among his people and man
whom the rulers of the country regard
with high respect. Thousands of such
men, he said he was assured. could be
produced from among the black people
if they were given a chance.
The outstanding men in South Africa,
he stated, are Christian men. In no less
than five of the large cities which he
visited. he declared. the mayor and city
council gave a public reception in his
honor. And the English representative in
South Africa, who has the powers and
duties of the Speaker of the House. the
of the United States. he added, found
time to go out and preach the Christian
gospel every third Sunday. Every dia-
mond mine in the country, he said. is
managed by an American.
Mr.. Smiths lecture was illustrated with
lantern slides. He showed stree. scenes
in some of the leading cities, explaining
that he found them as modern as WASH
ington and more modern than London. He
also showed pictures of several OF the Y.
NJ c.. A. buildings, of which there are
seven in South Africa.
Many of the pictures were of persons OF
prominence in South Africa or of groups
of wild natives of the black tribes and
among the latter. In pictures where wom-
en- were shown, it was noticed that
practically every one of them carried a
baby on her back.
Zone sees few women In South Africa
who do not have babies he explained.
Then they approve the Roosevelt pol
icy," said some one from the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07
Young Peoples Hour
Conducted by Grace Livingston Hill Lutz.

Conducted by Grace Livingston Hill LutZ
Sunday. November 8, 1908.
Topic: commencing Our Society: V. BY Mis-
sionary and Evangelisfic Zeal. Matthew,
xii ITO.
William T. Ellis tells that in his recent
visit to the mission stations around the
world he one day visited a famine camp
in China with the physician from the
mission, and he says that the commonest
plea was, "Oh. won't you please give me
something for my appetite! 1 have lost
nv appetite. When I stand in line at the
relief station and get the little bit of
rice they give out there l haven't any APP
petite to eat it, They were starving.
and they hadn't any appetite! They
hadn't the appetite because they were
starving His comment is: "Heathendom
doesn't want Christianity because 1t Is
starving"
And this spiritual starvation is not con-
fined to uncivilized heathendom. In Chris
tian lands. sometimes among those who
have been brought up In Christian homes.
they have no appetite to attend the we'd
ding feast set forth by the King because
they are starving, and they do not
know 1t.
1t is for such the feast was prepared.
1t is to such that we as Christian work.
ers are sent with the message that 'all
things are now ready" And until the
kingdom shall have come the command
to so out into the highways and hedges is
just as binding as 1t was the day He
first sent forth the first disciples.
There are two missions that His serv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07

present. all of whom found much merri-
ment in the many Halloween games.
The monthly meeting of the board of
control will be held next Wednesday at
100 pm. Much business of Importance is
scheduled to be discussed.
The following letter has been sent out
by the committee on Epworth League In
stitutes appointed at the last meeting OF
the board of control: THE general board
of control of the Epworth League is con-
sidering the establishment of an Epworth
League Institute at Mountain Lake Park
next summer. These institutes, which
have become the most prominent and sue
cessful phase of summer work among the
leagues of the west, consist of seven
day study of Epworth League ideals and
methods, and are said to be of unusual
benefit, not only to the individual attend
ing. but to the chapters to which the
leaguers return. The expense of provid-
ing program. transportation of speakers
and such general arrangements is provid-
ed by registration fee of $3.50 for each
person. The usual method has been for
each chapter to subscribe for reg STATIONS
(from one to ten or more) and give them
to the members who will use them. The
committee named below has been appoint
ed to secure these registration guarantees
in the Washington district. 1t is our ex-
pectation that the district will guarantee
at least fifty. Some encouraging re-
sponses have already been received. VIII
you not take this matter W at once with
your chapter and urge them to provide
for some Of these registrations? The mat
ter is of immediate Importance, as the re-
port to the general Office must be made
by Thanksgiving. Further information
will be given by any member Of the COM
mittee. Urge this matter upon your chap
ter. Do it now
The committee signing the letter Is COM
posed of John w. r. Sumwall. L. P. HES
ton. J. NJ. Sylvester, B. j. Howard and ].
Finney Engle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07

offer to 60 to China several weeks ago.
The Lincoln Temple Congregational
Society, the oldest in the District, will
celebrate it's twenty-fourth anniversary
next Monday.
Tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock the
election and installation of officers of the
kenilworth Christian EndeaVor Society
will take place. Societies in Washing tOn
have been sending delegations to this place
Sunday evenings for several weeks past
in order to arouse interest in the move
ment. A number of societies have re-
ported their intention to have delegations
present tomorrow, and several of the union
officers will be there to take part in the
exercises. Miss Agnes Suman superin-
tendent of the junior department of the
union. has visited many of the homes in
kenilworth in the interest of the junior
society which is 10 be organized in the
afternoon.
The Berwyn Christian Endeavor Society
recently elected officers. follows: Pres
ident, Mrs. John Hall; vice president,
Miss Edna Barrows; treasurer, Mrs. Burr
Allen; recording secretary, c. l.. Opper-
man, corresponding secretary, Miss Eliza
beth D. Miller. The following committee
chairmen were also elected: Missionary.
Mrs. Burr Allen; prayer meeting, Miss
Alice Ridout; lookout, Miss E. d. Miller;
calling, Mrs. David Reed: flower. Mrs.
Alexander MufdIt, music, MT. w. =. DuQ-
ley: social, Mrs. Harry Middleton. Reso-
lutionS were adopted commencing the re-
firing officers for their efficient work
Mr. Lloyd G. Quincy of the extension
department of the District Union visited
the society of the Berean Baptist and
Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Churches recently,
speaking at both services. At the latter
church he led the meeting.
A jolly crowd of thirty-five Endeavorers
of the Temple Baptist Society went on
truck, leaving 10th and n streets about
1870 o'clock They passed along 14th
street, Park road and Brightwood avenue.
with horns footing and singing old-time
songs, until they reached the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Neipold where they were
entertained. A wizard unexpectedly APP
peared in their midst and divu.ged some
startling information about many per-
sons present. A large cake in which were
itcen d button, a ring, a key and few
other things furnished much amusement
and good eating. each person stepping up
and cutting his or her own slice. A buffet
lunch was served and then the Endeavor-
ers gathered around the piano and sang
many of their favorite songs. 1t was a
happy crowd that departed about 1870
o'clock with cheers for host, hostess and
social committee.
A masquerade party given by the flower
committee is reported by the Shiloh Bap-
fist Endeavorers. This committee, Miss
Emma Donoho chairman, provides flow
ers for the sick members of the congre-
CATION and the community in which they
work and for the pulpit.
Edward Tarring treasurer and former
president of the District Union. at the
meeting Wednesday evening subscribed
for ten shares in the Builders Union"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
LOCAL WORKERS WILL CONFER
NOV. 3O-DEC. 8.
Several Prominent Speakers Are on
Program-Six Sessions at First
Congregational Church.

Details of the program for the annual
convention of the Sunday School Associa-
ton of the District of Columbia, to be
held November 80, December l and 2. in
the First Congregational Church. are
being arranged. Several notable speakers
and Sunday school workers have prom
ised to come to the capital to take
charge of certain features of the conven-
ton.
Six sessions have been planned, one
Monday evening, November 30; two more
Tuesday afternoon and evening, and
three Wednesday morning, afternoon and
evening. At the opening session Rev. H.
E. Kirk. pastor of the Franklin Street
Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, one
of the largest of the denomination in the
Monumental city, will speak. Mrs. Mary
Foster Bryant of Peoria, ILL.,. one of the