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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
FOR SALE.

200 acres level land, miles of
railroad. Two Groom houses. barns
etc. Rent 5 bales. $500 acre.
400 acres, 5 miles of railroad. Soil
red and grey, $50 acres in virgin
pine timber. $1,000 acre. 1-3 cash.
Timber will pay for place.
zoo acres near Huntington, land
lays well. 4-room house, 4 tenant
houses. This is a desirable farm.
being near churches, school and
railroad.
500 acres, miles of Americas. 4
miles of railroad station. 5-room
rouse, tenant houses. IS acres in
original forest; healthy and fine
drinking water. $1,000 per acre.
5-room house close in $4,000 Rent
$1,000 per month.
Broom house, Church street Rent
$12O. P rice $4,000.
8-room house, close In, large lot
nice home.
Come to see me IL you wish to
buy, sell or rent. Choose now.
Delay won't get you anything.
P. B. WILLIFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Z room house, Church
street, opposite Methodist church
4 room house, Prince street 4 room
house, close in, Forsyth ST. 2S-6t
~. J.. ENGLISH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

H. E. Arnold was among the At
lantans who came to Americas yes
terday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
WRONG CHILD GOT
IN STEAMER COLLISION

New York, Dec. IA mistake that
in many respects rivals that made by
Little Buttercup in the operetta of
"Pinafore" was brought to light
Thursday by the sinking of the Fin
ance Among the children picked up
by the Georgia after the collision is
one who was being deported to Colon
as the daughter of an insane man,
while the little girl who should have
been sent is at Roman Catholic Orphan
Asylum.
Nine-year-old Pepita Etommomou
had been given to the immigration au-
thorities by the Sisters of Mercy
who have charge of the Roman Cath
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Too Good for This World.

Albert was a solemn-eyed spiritual
looking child, according to Success.
Nurse" he said one day, leaving
his blocks and laying his hand gently
on her knee, nurse, is this Gods
day."
mo dear" said the nurse, this is
not Sunday. 1t is Thursday"
I'm sorry" he said, sadly and went
back to his blocks.
The next day and the next in his
serious manner, he asked the same
question, and the nurse tearfully said
to the cook: THAT child is too good
for this world
On Sunday the question was repeat
ed and the nurse, with a sob in her
voice, said Yes, Lambie This is
Gods day"
Then where is the funny paper?''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Pay of Jurors, Etc.

We recommend that the pay of
Jurors, bailiffs, etc, remain as at
present. $500 per day.
We return our thanks to Judge Lit
tlejohn for his able charge and uni
form courtesy to this body.
We also extend to Solicitor General
Hooper our thanks for his efficient
services to this jury during this ses-
sion.
We wish to say of Solicitor Hooper.
that as the Grand Jury representing
Sumter County, we appreciate his
twelve years efficient service, and we
are sure that no circuit in Georgia
has had an ADLER official.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Decrease of Crime

We are gratified to find a great de-
crease in crime under the Prohibition
Laws, a few days now being sufi-
Gent for the disposal of all criminal
business in the County, whereas, in
the years passed, the criminal branch
of Court consumed weeks, and fire.
quently necessitated an adjourned
term in January to dispose of this
business
We have employed Miss Clara
Moore, as stenographer, in the pre-
paration of these presentments. and
recommed that the County Commits
sioners pay her for her services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
BANQUET WEDNESDAY
TO REV. o. p. GILBERT
Augusta Herald.l

The Baraca class of the Second
Baptist church are going to give a
banquet to Rev o. P. Gilbert Wednes-
day night at the parsonage
DIR. Gilbert has been recently call
ed to the Second Baptist church and
the young men are taking this method
to show their esteem for him. He
was pastor at the church several
years ago leaving to go to Americas
Mr.. Gilbert will arrive in the city
the first of the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

In our judgment. the failure OF
our game laws in the past, has been
due largely to the failure of the men
appointed as game wardens, to quail
fly as such, the county at present
having no such official
We recommend that Mr.. ]. A. Gov
ington be appointed as a suitable
man for this place
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
ECONOMY" CRATES

Bottoms when burned out can be
replaced at slight cost-one third the
price of new crate.
New Bottoms Cost Only S5 Cents for
16-inch Crate.
Hundreds used in Americas with
great satisfaction. A big money
saver. Patented and sold by
TOM WESTHEMER.
lS-lmo Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Angus
ia and Savannah - Ais a m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 5:34am
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart. Troy and Mont'ery 2:07 D m
For Macon and Atlanta 1857 p m
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta :. *1O:40 p m
For Columbus =. =. 80. 1890 m
For Columbus =. :. :. =. 1900 p m
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago :. =. 1925 a m
For Albany and Jackson
vile =. . . 1920 Ga m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Treasurer.

We have examined the Treasurer's
books carefully, and checked each
item, as shown in his statement and
rendered to this grand jury. We
find the same correctly Kkept, and
we wish to commend our treasurer
for the very business like way in
which his books and vouchers are
kept. We recommend that his state
ment be spread upon the Minutes of
this body, and same is hereto attach
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
NOtaries Public

Finding that their term of office
expires December LIST, we recommend
the reappointment of A. w. Buchan-
an in the new Goth and A. w. Parker
in the 28th Districts, as Notaries
Public and EXON. J. P.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Roads and Revenues

So far as We have been able to
ascertain, everything in relation there
to seems TO be in fair condition, and
working smoothly, and in good order
While the roads are not in the best
condition, we believe the proper au-
thorities are doing what they can
to bring things up to a higher stand
ard. We wish to give our hearty
endorsement to every effort looking
to the improvement of the con-
dition of our public roads, and rec
ommend the issuance of bonds for
that purpose, as soon as conditions
will allow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Tax Receivers Books

We find the tax digest neatly and
correctly kept, and all tax returns
nicely filed. We find tax returns for
the current year to be $6,340, $4,000, a
gain of $105, 43400 over last year
which speaks well for our city and
County, as well as for our tax re-
ceiyer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Little Girls.

Bring your Bucks Stove Drawings
to me and sign your name in my
book. Stove will be given away
Dec 10TH
BUCHANAN'S HARDWARE.
Nov. 28-10t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon Il
From Lockrat, Dothan, Al
bank, Troy and Mont'ery y
From Lockrat, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery*
From Atlanta and Macon -
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....*
From Columbus and inter
mediate points ...*1
From Columbus and inter
mediate points III
From Columbus and inter
mediate points .. =. ....!1
From Albany and Jackson
filIe :. ..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
22,996.13
Ordinary.

We find the books and records of
this Office neatly and correctly kept,
We find all the moneys paid in to
this office have been properly paid
out, and correct vouchers for the
same are on file.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Sheriff..

We find the Sheriff's books neatly
and correctly kept.
We wish to specially commend the
retiring sheriff, E. l.. Bell, for his
long term of faithful service in this
Office
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

Solid Gold Top Cuff Pins, 39c pair
at Bells, the Jeweler.
Weather forecast for today: Fair
and colder.
Miss Helen Morgan returned home
yesterday from a visit of some length
to her sister, Mrs. j. A. Thomas, in
Vineyille, Macon.
We throw out no bats nor make
any Misrepresentation
Daniels, the Jeweler
Mrs. w. D. Sears and Miss Imogene
Sears of Ellaville, were visitors il
the city yesterday
A safety razor for 1Oc at D. F
Davenport's, Druggist.
Col, Ed Hornady shed smiles among
his Americas friends yesterday, com
ing over from Buena Vista.
see OuE LduleS SuItSs Sh1TtS duN
ClOaks at Bona Eide reductions.
PinkstOn Co.
Supt. w. S. Moore and Judge ].
Hitler were among others from Plains
in the city yesterday.
Bona Eide cut prices on everything
at PinkstOn Co.'S.
H. E. Arnold was among the At
lantans who came to Americas yes
terday on business.
o. K. Wilcox of Chattanooga, was
in the city yesterday, coming to Am
CIRCUS upon business.
James T. May registered from Au-
gusta yesterday among the arrivals
at the Windsor
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81
for baggage transfer. If.
Miss Avery, of Montezuma, is the
guest of Mrs. Z. l.. Carswell, at hel
home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
GENERAL PRESENTMENTS
OF GRAND JURY
For November Term Sum-
ter Superior Court

The grand jury setting at the No
vember term of Sumter Superior
Court completed its work Tuesday
afternoon and adjourned for the
term, after submitting the following
general presentments which were
read in open court and ordered pub
lished and filed for record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Justices OF the Peace

We find that in the main, the books
of the J. P.'s are correctly kept, but
will suggest that in some cases more
care might be taken in keeping the
records of dates, and the itemizing of
cost
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Court House. and Public Buildings

We find the public buildings of
the county to be in good condition.
There are three inmates of the Poor
Farm, who are seemingly well cared
for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Waterman's Ideal and Automatic
Fountain Pens to suit all users-they
make ideal Christmas gifts.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Mrs William w. Page and young
son have returned from visit at
Greenyille. Fla, and are now at home
at Mrs. Wellborn Clarke's residence
on Furlow street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Clerk Superior Court

We find the records of the Clerks
office neatly and correctly kept, so
far as we can ascertain
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Except Sunday Sun
534
pyt to Ga
BLOUNT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Publication

We recommend that these present.
ments be published in the Americus
Ilmes-Recorder, and in the Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

DIR. DOUGLAS b. MAYES.
Office-AllisOn Bldg, Telephone 40.
Residence 701 Church. Telephone 2O7
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
General PreSentments of the Grand
jury of Sumter Superior Court.
November Term. 1908.

We, the Grand Jury, chosen and
sworn for the November term, 1908, of
Sumter Superior Court, beg leave to
submit the following general pres
entmentS:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Miss Bessie Bivins has come from
Hawkinsyille to visit her sister, Mrs
John A. Cobb to the delight of her
many Americas friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

until Christmas. Come in and look
around. Daniels, the Jeweler. tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Tax Collector
Enforcement OF Game Laws

We find the books of the tax coIIec-
tor to be correctly and neatly kept
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
Weather forecast for today: Fair
and colder.

Miss Helen Morgan returned home
yesterday from visit of some length
to her sister, Mrs j. A. Thomas, in
Vineyille, Macon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
FOUND
LOST

LOST KEYS: Bunch of seven or
eight keys, with two tags bearing my
name. Reward to finder.
JOHN T. ARGO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Mrs. R. D. Stewart of BrookvilIe,
Fla, came yesterday to visit her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Watts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

GEORGIA-Sumter County:
| certify the above to be a true
extract from minutes of Sumter Su-
perior Court, Dec LIST, 1908.
H. E. ALLEN, Clerk. S. C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

The talking Machines gives up en-
tertainment in your home at all times.
1t has made its way into the homes of
a great many Americas people. Are
you among the number! If not get
one of the improved machines, and
begin to live. We have them from
$40 to $50 in stock. Its an ideal
gift for Christmas. Put in your order
early.
Headquarters for the Victor and Col.
umbia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

We throw out no bats nor make
any misrepresentation.
Daniels, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Solid Gold Top Cuff Pins, 39c pair,
at Bells, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Waterman's Ideal and Automatic
Fountain Pens to suit all users-they
make ideal Christmas gifts.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Mrs. William w Page and young
son have returned from a visit at
Greenyille. Fla, and are now at home
at Mrs Wellborn Clarke's residence
on Furlow street
Our store open evenings from now
until Christmas. Come in and look
around. Daniels, the Jeweler If
Miss Bessie Bivins has come from
Hawkinsville to visit her sister, Mrs
John A. Cobb to the delight of her
many Americas friends.
Mrs. R. D. Stewart of Brookville,
Fla, came yesterday to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Watts.
Most complete stock in Americas
to select from. Everything at a price.
No fake here. Watch where the
crowds go. PinkstOn Go.
Miss Elizabeth Hutchings of Buena
Vista, is the guest of Mrs ]. H
Beard at her home here.
Mrs. James Dodson is i'm Montezu-
ma to attend this evening the mar
riage of Miss Eloise Gardner and Mr..
Parker, which will be a brilliant So
cial event there.
j. A Creighton OF Augusta, was a
business visitor in Americas yester-
day morning.
Dr. Charles c. Harold of Macon is
visiting his brothers, Messrs Thomas
and Frank Harold, coming down
yesterday.
]. G. Caldwell of Austell, was in
Americas yesterday, coming here
upon business.
Miss Emma May Borum is spend
ing two weeks very delightfully."- in
Vienna, the attractive guest of rela-
tives there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02
*10:30 m


= 2.07nm
5.34 m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Most complete stock in Americas
to select from. Everything at price.
No fake here. Watch where the
crowds go. PinkstOn Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Mrs. w. D. Sears and Miss Imogene
Sears of Ellaville, We're visitors in
the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Il. A. LlTTLEJOHN
J. S. C. S. w. C
F. A. HOOPER, Solicitor-General.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

A safety razor for 1Oc at D. F.
Davenport's, Druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Americas, Ga, Dec. /, 1908.
Read in open court and ordered fill
ed of record. Let the presentments
be published as recommended. This
Dec 1st, 1908.
Y IrgI,I II IOI1Nr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Miss Elizabeth Hutchings of Buena
Vista, is the guest of Mrs. J. H
Beard at her home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Col Ed Hornady shed smiles among
his Americas friends yesterday, com
ing over from Buena Vista
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Mrs James Dodson is in Montezu-
ma to attend this evening the mar
riage of Miss Eloise Gardner and Mr..
Parker, which will be a brilliant So
cial event there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

]. G. Caldwell of Austell was in
Americas yesterday, coming here
upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

J. A Creighton OF Augusta, was a
business visitor in Americas yester-
day morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

DR. Charles c. Harold of Macon, is
visiting his brothers, Messrs Thomas
and Frank Harold, coming down
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

See our Ladies' Suits, Skirts and
ClOaks at Bona Eide reductions.
PinkstOn Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-02

Miss Emma May Borum is spend
ing two weeks very delightfully."- in
Vienna, the attractive guest of rela-
tives there.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
FOOTBALL IN A SLUMP.
Receipts of the Chicago NIaroons Much
Less Than in 1907.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Maroon football
took a minor slump from the financial
point of view during the gridiron sea-
son of 1908 According to the official
A Stagg, the University of Chicago
profits of the season just passed were
$33,721.57, as compared with $685.
501O1 last year.
The Cornell game was by far the
biggest financial success of the Maroon
season. The gross receipts at this
game amounted to $25, 100. Chicago's
net profit being $12,194.55 and Cor
nelTs share $12,427.55. The Mime
Chicago contest was next in finan-
cial importance, Chicago netting $s,-
52o.25 and the Gophers $S,36S.25 from
gross receipts of $17,016.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23

burg and will devote his whole time
to baseball. He is dickering with
Joplin for Fillman whom he wants to
manage his team.
The Springfield team has signed
eighteen players for next season and
will be in the race from the start, so
Manager Hurrburt says.
The other towns are not working g
hard as yet. J. T. Shaw of Enid will
probably re-engage Walter Frantz as
manager of the team, and If Frantz
can get the bunch he had at the end
Of the race last season he ought to
finish we'll up towards the top.
George Dalrymple, the veteran out
fielder, is a possible manager of the
Muskogee team, Affy Wilson will have
charge of the Springfield team. 1t is
not known who will manage Bartles-
Vile, but Gus Alberts who started
Topeka on its present spasm of base
ball four years ago may be back at
the helm. No manager has been
signed for Webb City yet. The
franchise at that place is controlled
by a corporation and it may take sew
eral weeks to get some one who will
be satisfactory to all.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
HOPPE DEPOSITS $1,000.
Puts Up Forfeit for a Billiard Match
With George Sutton

New York, Dec. simultaneously
with the announcement of a worlds
billiard tournament in March to re-
establish the eighteen inch balkline
championship, Willie Hoppe deposited
with John Kelly of this city a $1,000
forfeit for a match with George .Sut-
ton. Hoppe defies Sutton at eighteen
inch balkline, 1900 points, one shot
in, or 5000 points, two shot in. The
toss of a coin, he specifies, shall de-
eide the cushion on which the game
shall be plaYed.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
WHEAT CROP PAYS WE'LL.
Farmers Have Shipped Out $3.50, $50
Worth of Grain This Year.

Lacrosse, Kan, Dec. 23.-Among
other products shipped from Lacrosse
to eastern markets this year was 635
cars of wheat. This is six times as
much wheat as was shipped from this
market in 1907 The average price
paid this year was 75 cents These
635 cars of wheat contained 6,9S6, 900
bushels and at rs cents per bushel the
Lacrosse wheat market has paid out
in cash to the farmers of Rush county
this year $5336,75O
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
APPLIES FOR APAROLE.
Druggist Richards of Iakin Objects to
Going to Jail.

Lakin, Kan, Dec. 23-Doctor G. G.
w. Richards, proprietor of 4 drug store
in Lakin, was convicted of a violation
of the prohibitory law OF Kansas l.efore
Justice Longstreth and sentenced to
pay fine of 800 and costs and serve a
has made application to Judge Thomp-
son of the district court for parole of
the Jail sentence His place WAS raided
about four weeks ago by the sheriff
of whisky, besides other intoxicants-
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
WHEAT IN FINE CONDITION.
Sumner County Farmers Say Growing
Grain Is Free From Insects.

Riverdale. this county. says that he has
recently made a thorough examination
Of his growing wheat and was unable to
find any insects in it of any kind.
j. E. Walker. a substantial farmer lfv-
ing south of town, says that his wheat
was absolutely free of insects, and has
been all fall and winter up to the pres
ent time. -Ts-----e.--F q
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23

the money, but simply because he saw
a good chance to sell at a good advantage.
Mr.. Ersch still owns $50 acres of Mitchell
county land. besides western Kansas land
In large quantity and several city prop
critics. The Plum Creek land sold repre-
sents a profit over the actual price paid
for it of $31 900, while the crops raised on
the land have several times over equaled
this amount. For instance, the past seven
years have seen $4,000 worth of grain
raised on the land. to say nothing of the
stock fed and sold.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
PYTHoNs TO X. o. MUSEUM.
Circus Manager Presents Institution
With Two African Snakes.

Lawrence. Dec. 23-Two large African
pythons. more than ten feet in length,
were presented to the university by Mr.
n. Farley. The two large snakes were a
part of the collection which he is winter
ing at his home near here, ready to take
out on the road again as a Sideshow ex-
hIbit next summer.
The snakes sickened and died from some
disease which Mr.. Farley did not under
stand and he very kindly gave them to
the university museum. The snakes are
mammoth creatures and when mounted
they Will make a fine addition to the
museum. The snakes are four and five
look
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23

jump to Memphis for two games. 1t
will then return to Hot Springs for a
week, go to Little Rock for two
games, return again to Hot Springs for
three days and then start north, play
ing in Nashville, Cincinnati, Indian
apolis. Dayton, Columbus, Wheeling
and Baltimore.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
overall Quits stocI1yards Job.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Pitcher Orvie
Overall of the worlds champions has
resigned his position with the cattle
firm at the stockyards after only a few
days of service. The big slab artist
found that he would have to lead too
strenuous life as cattleman and he
Fl. in only two days on horseback
riding down the obstreperous steers
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-23
PERIsHED IN A FIRE.
Mrs. Hughes, Aged S3 Years, Burns
With Her Home Near C9anute

Chanute, Kan, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Mary
Hughes, 86 years old, perished in a fire
which destroyed her little home four
miles north of Chanute Tuesday. Her
charred trunk was found near a gas
stove in which a fire had been left
burning. She was alone and it is un-
known how the fire started.