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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
THE LIMIT FOR PAYING
CITY TAX AT HAND
Books to Close Today, and
Then Fifa.

Today is the last-tAe final limit
when city taxes for the current year
can be paid at the office of City Clerk
Hawkes. without the additional cost
of tax fila. Tonight the books will
be closed and the registration list for
the year 1909 made up prior to the
regular city election next Wednesday
10th. Only those voters who pay the
city tax for the current year 1908
will have their names placed upon
the registration list and be qualified
to vote in any city election called
during the next year. The matter is a
very important one, and it behooves
all citizens, especially property own
ers, to be in position to vote upon
matters affecting the city's interest.
Today is the last chance, so register
and save the cost OF a tax execution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
THE ENGINE Is BARRED
IN RUNNING ON ROAD
Decision in Traction Case
Rendered.

Judge Littlejohn has rendered decis-
ion in the celebrated traction engine
case, petition for injunction, and the
owner of the wheeled trouble Mr..
b. C. Hodges, is permanently restrain
ed from operating his traction engine
on the lower Danville road.
The injunction proceedings were
heard last week, and were both unus
ual and interesting.
Judge Littlejohn, after hearing the
petition for permanent Injunction and
argument of counsel, took the case
under consideration and has just rem
dered a decision therein.
The prayer of petitioners is grant
ed, and owners of the traction engine
are restrained hereafter from operat-
ing it upon the Danville road leading
from Americus to Flint River. This
is the territory from which complaint
was recently made.
The decision, it is said, does not ap-
ply to other roads in Sumter county,
and owners of the engine may decide
to shift their schedules to some other
route.
Farmers residing along the Danville
road complained at the operation of
the traction engine along that route
upon the ground that it tore up the
roads and bridges, frightening teams
and proved a constant menance by
reason of the sparks therefrom
Residents of no other locality, it
seems, were parties to the proceed
ings, although the same allegations
might be brought by residents along
any other public road upon which
the engine may be operated. But this
has not been done, thus far.
Mr.. Hodges may appeal the case,
but in the meantime the Danville road
out of Americus is closed against
the traction engine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Dress goods and silks
now HALF PRICE at
Ansley's
TRAVEL AT CHRISTMAS
WILL BE IMMENSE
Railroads Will Offer Re.
duCed Rates.

The Christmas rush of trade will
begin with next week, and Americus
will get its full share of those who
come and go during the holiday STAN
pede All the railroad lines have an
nounced special rates for holiday tick
cts, which go into effect on Friday
next, 18th, and are good until January
9Th. AS usual the holiday rates will
be productive Of considerable travel
particuly between school, college and
university towns and the homes OF
students. The reduced rates will be
in conformity with the usual rates
given under such conditions. This
has not been an unusually brilliant
year from a transportation point OF
view. but it is expected that the holi-
day travel will be as heavy as usual
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
LIFE ISN'T WORTH LIVING
This Statement May be Generally At:
tributed TO the Lack of Good Health.

We want to talk to people who are
nervous, who suffer frequent head
aches, who donE enjoy their food,
who are irritable, quickly
lose their temper, are
so tired and worn out that they feel
they must give up, and have become
so respondent that life doesn't seem
worth living. We know exactly what
is the matter with people in this
condition, and if they will follow our
advice, we can tell them how to re-
gain good health and that buoyancy
of feeling which makes life seem all
sunshine and happiness.
Most of the above described condi-
tions are chiefly caused by catarrhal
inflammation of the mucous men,
RANGES This delicate web-like lin
ing of the body becomes inflamed
and congested until weakness and
mental depression follows The only
way that this can be overcome is
through treatment of the blood We
have the treatment, and we are so
positive that it will produce the re-
suits we claim for it that we will
supply it to anyone with the under
standing that we will return to them
every penny they paid us in every
instance where the treatment is not
in every way satisfactory and bene-
fetal to them.
We want you to try Rexall Mucu-
Tone, which is a powerful nutritive
tonic and body builder, and a mucous
membrance alternative, that cleanses
these membranes and restores their
natural and healthy functions.
Rexall Mucu-Tone drives out all
the catarrhal poison, restores the
mucous cells to good health, tones
up the whole system, allays inflam-
nation, removes congestion, and
stimulates the whole system to healthy
activity 1t is splendid for building
up flesh and muscle tissue and re-
moving all weaknesses.
Come to our store today and get
a bottle of Mucu-Tone, and after Civ
ing it a reasonable trial, if you are
not satisfied tell us SO, and we will
hand back your money without ques-
ton. Surely nothing could be more
fair than this. Two sizes, SOC and
$1.oO. Dodson's Pharmacy, corne
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Men and boys suits,
also over-coats, exactly
half price at Ansley's.
COWBOYS SHOW
WELL ATTENDED
Will Give Another Perform
anCe Today.

A crowd estimated at a thousand at
tended the initial Cowboys Contest at
the Driving Park yesterday afternoon.
though threatening weather kept
many away
Everything took place as advertised
The cowboys were on to their job and
in roping and tying wild steers made
excellent records. Their feats of
were enjoyed by the
audience. Riding bucking bronchos
was easy money for the boys.
The quickest work yet done at any
of these contests-which by the way
are a part of a series for the cham
pionship in the various lines-was
that of Frank Hunter, of Colorado,
who roped the steer in six seconds.
He fumbled the tying hog fashion,"
and did not break that record. The
quickest lassoing and tying was done
by John Mock, who completed the
entire operation in So seconds. This
is not the record for the work, how
ever.
Eight riders took part in the en-
1t is possible that the
two more invited may come in this
Some solicitude was expressed by
King Bros, the managers of the con-
tests, lest the long program of yes
terday might have tired some one.
This was due to the fact that the
riders have never before taken part
in contest, and the performances
not divided up. All often tried to do
the same thing, which delayed the
show. Things will be running
today.
1t is announced that Harold G.
will today trot against relay horses,
which will run The performance
begins at o'clock this afternoon, and
will last about two hours and half
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
COTTON CROP is
NEARLY ALL IN
Very Different condition
From Last Year.

Less cotton than last year is being
held on the farms in the territory
contiguous to Americus in this and
surrounding counties, according to
the views of well-informed cotton
men. AT this time last season the fields
were in many instances white with
cotton, the long run of wet weather
from the latter part of November un-
til well into the spring interfering
with picking. Profting by this les
son, the planters hurried their pick
ing, and besides this the open wealth
er prevailing thus far has been con-
ductive to cleaning the fields.
Up to the present Americas ware
houses have received 81 ,5S2 bales, the
figures being those of the Times-R Re
corder carefully compiled from day to
day, and corrected at intervals. For
the same period of last season the
receipts were 2S,256, a difference of
1926 bales But for the remaining
eight and half months before the
new season opens the receipts will
be much lighter, though for a time
they may be larger on account of the
interference with picking last winter
1t will be recalled that the final pick
ings last season were what one fac
tor described as having the appear
ance of being raked with a horse
rake and ginned on a corn shelter"
With the fields thoroughly picked,
and the tendency this season of
growers to bring their ginned cotton
to local warehouses as soon as ready, |
there can be no doubt but that the
cotton yet uncounted in this terri
tory is much below that of last year
at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
PISTOL AND STICK ARE
USED IN ENCOUNTER
Street Fight a Lively One
for While.

A personal difficulty between Mr..
R. T. Christian and Mr. w. r. Pas
chal at o'clock Friday morning near
the Lockett Stables created consid-
cradle excitement for few minutes,
interest being heightened by the re-
port of a pistol during the fight.
Both men were bruised and blood
led to some extent, while Mr.. Chris
tian's right wrist was severely in
jured by blow from a hickory stick
given, among others.
Friends parted the combatants and
stopped the difficulty.
The trouble started, it seems, from
the evidence of spectators, over a
triviality and warm words followed
during which, it is said, Mr. Chris
tian applied an epithet which Mr..
Paschal Immediately resented by
striking with his sticS.
Mr. Christian procured a pistol and
the two got at it again, one using
hickory stick and the other the
clubbed pistol. During the melee the
weapon was fired, but the bullet went
wild and the two were quickly sep
arated.
Both men were bleeding as evil
dence of the encounter.
Mr.. Christian is superintendent of
county roads, a position formerly
held for several years by Mr.. Paschal
and which he resigned recently. The
trouble yesterday grew out of the
presence at the camp of a dog form
erly owned by Nh Paschal
Police court cases were made
against the combatants and each was
fined $40 by Mayor Hawkins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
TIE
General Dem and

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Wel-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufacturedb by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
DOZEN IN AMFRICUS TO
GIVE UP THE COIN
Dealers in Near Liquid.
to Pay Tax.

Americus dealers in the exhilaratins
and cheering near" will now have tc
come across with the special license
tax of 5000 each, imposed by the State
for the sweet privilege of selling the
liquid which adds not to the fame and
glory of Milwaukee
For the higher court upholds the
legality of the tax, and the dealers
must produce the coin.
There are. probably dozen dealers
retail and wholesale, in Sumter coun-
ty, the greater number in Americus
of course, and all of these must yield
up the coin.
When the tax was imposed only a
few months ago Americus dealers,
like others, desired to see the legality
of the act tested in the court and,
with one exception, all of those here
declined to pay the near" tax.
One lone dealer took his dose and
paid over the 5000.
When the tax was imposed it caught
all the dealers by surprise and many
of them at once quit the near" busi-
ness, but all who were so engaged are
liable for this years tax Of 5000 At
present there are several shops run
here at profit.
With the court decision rendered
Captain John A. Cobb, of the court of
ordinary, who's duty it is to collect
this tax, gives notice today for all
dealers to settle up.
The decision was handed down in
the case carried up by dealers of At
lanta, lis in number, it having been
instituted on injunction proceedings.
Payment of tax was held up pending
decision.
While it was technically a local
case, attorneys representing near
beer dealers of other cities joined in
the effort to have the measure declar-
ed unconstitutional In many counties
of the state the tax money was held
pending a decision
Since the act went into force, less
than 100000 has been paid into the
state treasury because of it. Dealers
are liable, however, for the present as
well as the next year, and there should
be paid by them within the next few
days more than 100000
The money derived is to go to the
support of the convicts.
The case will be appealed to the
supreme court of the United States,
but in the meantime the tax must be
paid by dealers and brewers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
US. DISPENSATORY
Describes the Principal ingredients
Contained i'm Pe-ru-na.


Contained in Pe-Tu-na.
Are we claiming too much for Peruna
when we claim it to be an effective
remedy for chrcpic catarrh? Have we
abundant proof that Peruna is in real
lIy such catarrh remedy? Let us see
what the United States Dispensatory
says Of the principal ingredients of
Peruna.
Take, for instance, the ingredient
hydrastis canadensis, or golden seal.
The United States Dispensatory says
OF this herbal remedy, that it is largely
employed in the treatment of depraved
mucous membranes, chronic rhinitis
nasal catarrh), atomic dyspepsia (ca-
tarrh of the stomach, chronic intesti-
nal catarrh, catarrhal jaundice (ca-
tarrh of the liver, and in diseased
mucous membranes of the pelvic
organs. It is also recommended for
the treatment of various forms of dis
eases peculiar to women.
Another ingredient of Peruna, cory
dalis formosa, is classed in the United
States Dispensatory as a tonic. So also
is cubebs classed as a stomachic and as
a tonic for the mucous membranes.
Cedron seeds is another Ingredient of
Peruna, an excellent drug that has
been very largely overlooked by the
medical profession for the past fifty
years. The seeds are to be found in
very few drug stores. The United
States Dispensatory says of the action
of cedron that it is used as bitter
tonic and in the treatment of dysen-
terry, and in intermittent diseases as a
substitute for quinine.
Oil of copaiba, another ingredient
of Peruna, is classed by the United
States Dispensatory as mild stimu-
liant and diuretic. Itacts on the stom-
ach and intestinal tract. It acts as
stimulant on the genito-urinary mem
branes. Useful in chronic cystitis,
chronic dysentery and diarrhea, and
some chronic diseases of the liver and
kidneys.
Send to us for free book of testi-
monials of what the people think of
Peruna as catarrh remedy. The best
evidence is the testimony of those who
have tried it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Mr.. WILLIFORD is BACK
FROM A TRIP NORTH

Mr.. Preston B. Wiriford returned
yesterday from Washington, where
he attended the recent Southern
Commercial Congress, as one of the
representatives from Georgia ap-
pointed by Gov. Smith The meeting
was one of national Importance and
interesting as well, and Mr. Williford
is much pleased with his visit to the
national capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Nothing more appreci-
ated than a willow rock
ing chair OF settee; USE
full and ornamental. See
our lines and prices.
A. w. Smith Furniture
ONLY INCOMING
COTTON is SOLD

One CONSPICUOUS feature about the
local cotton market is that incoming
cotton constitutes practically all of
the offerings. Cotton brought in
earlier in the season is being held
firmly by the owners and will not be
let go except at prices much above
those at present prevailing. This cot
ton is generally in strong hands,
which will make this holding process
long continued. The incoming cotton
is almost entirely made up of off
grades, and the buyers are not anx-
ious to buy them. Hence the differ
ences are widening
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
The big sale at Ans
ley's continues unabated
Good merchandise was
never offered so cheap.
COWBOY INJURED BY
STRIKING SADDLE

Mr.. ]. w. King, one OF the cow
boys, was slightly injured during yes
terday's performance. Dr. Bahnsen
had roped pony, which quickly dash
ed away. The rope struck Mr.. King,
who was tying a horse, and knock
ed him backward. His head struck
a saddle, temporarily stunning him
He was assisted to the grand stand
and driven back to town He will be
fully recovered today and win take
part this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Paragon Trousers, the
finest produced in Am
erica, half price at
Ansley's.
SCHOOL HAD RECESS AND
THE BAND PLAYED ON

Two agencies, the cowboys and the
minstrels, secured for the public
schools yesterday an extra hour or
two. First the cowboys were greeted
by the pupils, while the band was
given an ovation. In honor of the
dual attraction the schools were dis
missed at 1 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Richest Cut Glass and
Bohemian Ware. Our
lines the most complete
ever show here. A. w.
Smith Furniture Co.
DELICIOUS CAKES ON SALE
TODAY AT LIBRARY

AS already announced the ladies of
the kindergarten Association will sell
delicious homemade fruit cake, nut
cake. layer cake, fine candies and
other dainties this morning at the
old library building. Get your Xmas
cakes. or that for Sunday dinner, from
them today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Near Beer Dealers

All who are subject to tax as near
beer dealers in this county will please
call at my office, register and pay
the tax required by law for the year
1908. Further delay can not be
granted Dec IL, 1908
JOHN A. COBB,
12-3td-1t-w. Ordinary Sumter Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12

Why not a Davenport
or handsome Morris
chair? Let us show you
these goods, so suitable
for holiday gifts.
A. w. Smith Furniture
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12

St. Louis Worlds Fair
views given at the Pic
ture Show In front of
Joyner's store tonight,
free. 7:3O o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Ladies suits, coats and
skirts are being slaugh-
tered at Ansley's

New York Press.
The more friends man has the
more they think he ought to feel hon
ored to rob his family by spending
his money on them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12
Joyner S Extra
Bargains for the first 5 days of Dec.
Extra Specials

Is yards good 32-inch sheeting $100
10 yards best Fame or Rangoon Cali
co, 90. ...... 45c.
10 yards good yard-wide bleach
ing O.. e.. 59c.
10 yards good blue chambray =. 45c.
10 Yards best 10c, 36-inch Sea Is
Iahd, o.. .. o.. 60c.
Mems Sl50 heavy Brogan Shoes,
PAIR, o.. g.. o.. o.. .. .. =. e.. S1.0O
Mems Sl5J Fine Calf Shoes, pr. $1.00.
Ladies' $l.50 Vici Kid Pat. Tip Shoes,
pair 81. 81. e.. S1.O0
Ladies $l25 heavy work shoes,
pair o.. o.. o.. .. e.. S1.00
Painters $l00 White Overalls =. SOC
Mems 49c, Negligee Shifts, each 29c
Boys Sl-5 heavy knee suits, each
600
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12

Mems Underwear and
furnishings of all kinds
at a great sacrifice at
Ansley's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12

Some beautiful blan-
kets and bed comfort
ables at very low prices
at Ansley's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12

Chicago News.
On the ocean of life many wo-
man sails under false colors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-12

We are showing the
handsomest lines of Art
Squares and Rugs. Moth
ing so beautiful for the
home. A. w. Smith
Furniture Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-04

augurated their fall visitations Friday
evening. when they visited the home lodge
of the grand vice chancellor Albert Kah-
lert Of Syracusians Lodge, No. TO- This
lodge Is one of the oldest and Is classed
as one of the most energetic In the do
main. An exhaustive examination of the
paraphernalia and effects OF the lodge,
under the direction Of Past Grand Chan
cellor George w. Baumann, as chairman
of the committee. showed the lodge to be
fully equipped and the paraphernalia in
excellent shape. The hall was beautiful
ly decorated with palms, cut flowers, ad-
tumn leaves. golden ROD and electric lights
and there was very large attendance.
Grand Lodge officers on the attendance of
Its officers for the past year. as well as
on Its general work. The address Of the
evening was delivered by James D. Ro-
wan. member of Amaranth Lodge, No.
p. Upon conclusion of the address light
refreshments we're served.
Tuesday evening. October 6. the Grand
Lodge officers, K. Of p, will visit Myrtle
Lodge. No. .. att its castle hail. 316
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, on which
occasion the speaker Of the evening will
be Burton T. Doyle, a member of Mount
Vernon Lodge. No. 5.
Friday evening. October 9, the grand
chancellor and Grand Lodge officers. K.
Of p, will pay their official visit % Rath-
bone-Superior Lodge. No. %. at it's castle
hall in Pythian Temple. On that occa-
sion the address of the evening will be
delivered by E. c. Snyder. a member OF
that lodge.