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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
NO LOCAL REASON
FOR THE PESTS
City Has Been Well Cleaned
Up Recently.

Everybody has been commenting on
the extraordinary pest of gnats and
mosquitoes Americas has been suffer
ing from the past few days. The
number of insects annoying humanity
has been greater, during the past week
than probably known before in years
No one is able to give any explanation
for it, and the only consolation to be
derived is the statement by travelling
men that the same condition exists
throughout this section of the state
and that the people of Americas are
not alone in Shaping and scratching
Dr. Wade Chambliss, chairman OF
the Board Of Health, was asked for
an explanation, but was not able to
furnish it.
There is no apparent local reason
why we should be annoyed by gnats
or mosquitoes more than in any other
year at this time, said he "As a
matter of fact extra efforts have been
made this summer to remove causes
The breeding places of mosquitoes
low places with water that stagnates
and furnishes fine nests for the in
sects to multiply, have been attacked
by our inspector and the city pul
in as good a condition generally as
possible. No responsibility attaches
to the health authorities because of
the presence of the pests in more
than ordinary number.
Our Inspector, Joseph West" con-
tinued Dr. Chambliss, has done very
thorough and effective work. The
water supply from the springs to the
terminal plugs has been carefully in
spected, everything cleaned and put in
excellent condition. Al fthe eel
lars, yards and out buildings, where
diseases so often terminate, have
also been inspected and nuisances re-
CURED to be moved Quite a number
of places were found where water
was standing, and the owners COM
PEELED to remove the same The low
places on streets have been filled in,
and the dumping ground removed
further from the city limits We
have tried to force the cleaning of all
surface closets and the putting of
them in sanitary state. All in all
I think both the Board and the inspec-
tor appointed to work under its sup
ervision have done all that lay in
their power to put Americas in good
shape for the extreme hot weather
that comes with August"
While Chairman Chambliss would
not discuss the matter at all, it has
been rumored that the city contem-
plates cutting off the sanitary inspec-
tor with the opening of this month.
Inasmuch as there are six or seven of
the hottest weeks of the year just
ahead it is quite probable that public
opinion is against such policy, feel
ing that the constant supervision of
the health conditions is even more
important now than at the opening of
the summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
STEADY GROWTH CHURCH
AND SUNDAY SCHOOL

Despite the heat an unusually large
congregation attended the Presbyter-
ian church on Sunday morning ano
heard sermon of more than ordi-
nary interest The Presbyterian church
is steadily increasing in membership
and the interest in the work is well
maintained throughout the year
Sunday there were two additions to
the membership The Sunday School
is also developing steadily as is
shown by a comparative report of the
first six months of the year as fol-
lows:
Total attendance. 1908, 1898. against
1,748 in 1907, the average per Sun
day being 70 against 81. The offer
ings for the period were $165 aginst
Sis, an average per Sunday OF
6$.37 against SAB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
TO GET new HOTEL
IN READINESS
Manager WOOten, of Wind
SOr, to WayCrOSS Soon.

On Thursday Mr.. E. B. Wooten, les
see of the Windsor hotel, will leave
for Waycross to get his new hotel
there ready for the opening on Sept.
1. The Waycross hotel which Mr..
Wooten will add to his present hos
telry in Americas, is the La Grande
Hotel, which is just completed. This
is perhaps the finest hotel in South
Georgia, outside of Savannah, being
thoroughly up-to-date. A large num-
Der of the rooms will have private
baths, and the whole hotel will be
equipped in the most modern fashion.
After the La Grande has been sue
cessfully launched, Mr. Wooten will
divide his time between Americas and
Waycross. His hotel experience at
one place will be utilized at the other
as conditions permit, thus giving each
house the benefit of the other.
For the time Mr.. Wooten is in Way
cross the Windsor will be in charge
Of his two sons, who have grown up
in the hotel business and are familiar
with every detail 1t is safe to say
that when Mr. E. b. Wooten returns
from each trip to Waycross he
will find that his ideas, which have
made the Windsor fayorably known
as an entertainer, of the travelling
public, will have been faithfully car
ried out.
Mr.. Wooten's fame as a hotel man
ager, which he has achieved in Ameri-
Gus, is responsible for the tender
of the La Grande to him. With two
such hotels as the Windsor and the
La Grande, Mr.. Wooten will no doubt
add further laurels to his already
fiattering record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
JOE WAS TRIFLE
TOO SLOW FOR 'FM
Too Many Thirsty Men Out
in Los Angeles.

Everybody, or almost everybody who
is anybody, remembers Joe, the col
ored porter for Mr.. Charles Fricker
Joe held down the job for a quarter
of a century and was almost as much
of a fixture as the proprietor himself
until the microbes of the California
fever got to working in his veins
Then Joe cut himself loose from old
associations and hiked to the setting
sun
Joe has been out West several
months and is reported to be doing
pretty we'll AS one time Joe held a
responsible and honorable position in
the EIks Club of Los Angeles, where
his suaye and accommodating dispo-
sition could be brought into effective
exercise. Joe was naturally quite
proud of his appointment to such a
post, being a new conner to the land
and his friends here were pleased to
learn Of his good fortune.
An Americas man was in Los Al
geles recently, and like any other
good Elk introduced himself
to the brethren as being from
Americus Then he asked for Joe.
But Joe was not around and the
visitor learned that Joe's relations
with the club had been cruelty sever
ed.
Knowing Joe's ability to fill the
position satisfactorily he made in
quiries. Yes" was the information
they gave him. Joe was a credit to
his race in honesty, and politeness and
good feeling toward mankind, but
Joe was-slow."
Los Angeles is not in the dry
belt, even if it does not rain there
for SIX mouths at time Near-baer
is alznown and coca-cola is yet
awaiting introduction. The popping of
corks and the foaming of amber
colored liquor is still one of the en-
joyable events of every day life. The
Elks club is popular. While the
Americas man was there seventy We
men with one breath were clamoring
for refreshments The porters were
doing stunts that would have won
the recent Marathon race if they had
been entered against the worlds
champions And when the Americas
man saw this he knew what they
meant when they said they parted with
Joe with regret, but Joe was too
slow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

In this collection you will find
some of the greatest values we
have ever placed upon our coun-
tiers. The goods are all marked in
figures, thrown out on the centre
counters and there will be no
trouble whatever in your seeing
them all if you will only take the
time and come. Lots of extra de-
sirable things for children as well
as grown people.
Come at once. Don't miss this
opportunity. We want to clear
out what we have in these lines
and former prices will be no critic
riOn for this sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

Weather forecast for today: Showers
Mr.. Albert Wooten, Of Macon. is
visiting Miss Maggie Griffin.
Miss Clyde Crozier, is the popular
guest of Miss Maggie Griffin.
5 or 6 doses 1866" will cure any
case of Chills and Fever, Price 25c.
Mr.. G. S. Gardner leaves today for
two weeks business and pleasure
trip to New York and other points.
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. tt.
Miss Eva Rutherford, who has been
visiting her mother. returned to
Montezumt yesterday
Miss Lois Haugabrook, who has
been visiting Miss Louise Hamilton,
returned yesterday to her home at
MonteZuma.
Free swimming lessons at Prospect
Park, day and night Enjoy a cool
plunge. B. / Mize, Manager 1t-pd
Protect your porches
and make them cool by
buying 'Vudor" Porch
Shades from Ansley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
THE HONORS BELONGED
TO D'SOTO CLUB

The Times-Recorder got the report
Of the DeSoto-Cobb ball game Of Sat
urday twisted in Sundays issue. IN
stead Of Cobb winning, Desoto walked
off with Cobb's scalp, having com
pletely whitewashed that unfortunate
aggregation to the tune of seven to
nothing. Gatewood, Hooks and Fort,
OF the Americas Tigers, played with
DeSoto, and also Gill, Forester and
Hooks, of Leesburg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Rev. r. L. Biyins, pastor of the Fur
low Lawn Baptist church, and Rev.
John z. Eden, Of Cuthbert, are con
Quoting a meeting this week at the
Rehobeth Baptist church, a few miles
west of Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Taste in Small Things

1t is not necessary to do big,
things entertaining to create a fav-
orable impression upon your guests
1t is the cleverness, the good judg-
ment shown in preparing the menu
You will note that at any really de-
lightful affair you attend, no matter
how large or how small it be, the
hostess will invariably serve Nabisco
Sugar Wafers-the acme of dainti-
ness. One is never at a loss what to
offer guests for refreshments, des-
sert or after dessert If Nabisco Sugar
Waters are always kept in the home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Bid Was Lowest.

The bid for supplying groceries fol
the convict camp was awarded yester-
day by the County Commissioners te
~ = Poole & Son, their bid being
the lowest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
A SILK Sale that Will Cause a SenSa
ton.

If you have a silk want, it matters
not how remote, this is your time to
fill it. Silks will not be as low priced
again for long, long time.
One lot plain and fancy Taffeta and
Foulard Silks, regular so and rs cents
quality, to go in this sale at E. e. 29c
SO inch fine quality "Rajah" Silk in
Brown, Black, Gray and>White. Worth
Sips, to go in this sale at :. - 79c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Hospital Association TO Meet

A meeting Of the Ladies's Hospital
association will be held this afternoon
at 4:3O o'clock at the residence of
Mrs P. c. Clegg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Buy your silverware from Thos. L.
Bell, the jeweler.
Mr.. o. ]. Gilstrap and family left
yesterday for Mansfield Ga, on a
two weeks visit to Mrs. Shade Allen
For fresh grapes, telephone $40
or call at 1872 Forsyth st. I'm
Mrs. A. C. Biyins and Miss Matte
Bivins left yesterday morning for a
weeks visit to Atlanta.
Electric wiring, roof paints.
7-25-1m C. p. PAYNE.
Misses Lucille and Alice Williams, of
Plains, are the guests of Miss Maggie
Griffin.
Miss Mary and Martha Pryor, of
Smithville, who have been the guests
of Mrs. R. L. Maynard, left yesterday
for their home.
Mrs. A. w. Allison is now at Dallas,
Texas. Next week she will join her
husband in Macon, where they will
hereafter reside
Mr. j. W. Furlow has sought re-
pose for few days from the hurly-
burly of Americas life in the classic
shades of Ponce de Leon Park, At
lanta The fountain of youth is al
legged to be in that vicinity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
OUR GREAT CLEARANCE SALE
Mems Socks.

so dozen Mems Socks in Black, Tan,
Blue, Black with white foot. 6 pair in
a box, guaranteed for six months or
replaced with new socks, to go in
this sale at =. =. =. $3.50 Box.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Land For Sale.
P. B. WIILIFORD,

3O3 ga acres of land iii
Lee County about one mile
east of Adams station, occupied by
lube Meekins Very good.
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GA.
14-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon. *10 rs p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. 40 40 D m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. y 81 p m
From Atlanta and Macon :. Y OF p m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
lanta and Macon. ...... rs 33 m
From Columbus and interme-
3diate points. .............. RI 80 p m
From Columbus, and
Intermediate points 49,. It'll 80 m
From Columbus and interme-
date points .......... T12:Ol NJ
From Albany. ............... *4:39 N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
POnaeeS Special.

New Satin-Striped Pongees in
Cream, 1t Blue, White and Gray, al
so solid colors Regular price soc, to
go in this sale at =. 35c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

When you meet an ar1nless man you
should lend him a hand.-Chicago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
BIG REMNANT SALE
We shall throw out this weok

We shall throw out this week
a magnificent lot of
REMNANTS AND SHORT LENGTHS
White Goods of all kinds and qualities,
Gnghams and Madras Cloths,
Chambrays and Linens, Batistes and Lawns,
Printed India Lnons and MusIins
Silk Mixtures and Printed Silk Muslins,
PercaIes, Piques, Panamas, Printed, Plain, PRETTY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
SiCiIian Cloth.

40 inch Mohair Sicilians in Navy,
Blue, Black, Brown and White. Reg
ular Csc quality to go in this sale
at =. e.. -. 49c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Bowling to the inevitable is case
of forced politeness.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
FOR SALE.

200 acres level land. Rents bales
cotton. Price $1,000 acre.
4-room house, with garden. $1,000
Rent, $120.
Groom house, in good condition
100000.
7-room house, close in, S1,750.00.
Rent 10000. This is a safe invest
ment, or pleasant home.
100 acres, miles of r. r. $850.00.
200 acres, half mile of R. r. station.
Groom 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
gestments.
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, 1908-08-04

You seldom see a water wagon with
more than one man on it.-Chicago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Gd,Idted.

.Hydegrade Galateas in solid colors
for Ladies suits, childrens clothes,
ETC., real zoe value To go in this sale
at -. =. =. 15c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Mrs. May Edwards

HAIRDRESSING PARLORS
Expert Operators Marcel waY-
ing, Hairdressing, ShampOOing,
Facial and Scalp Treatment, Man
touring a Speciality.
CHILDREN'S HAIRCUTTING
| have i'm stock a full line of Col
den perfume and Toilet prepare
tons. Orders taken for highest
quality hair goods. 400 Lamar
Street. Tel. No. SO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Departures.

Dahl tExcept Sunday. ttSubday
to irons
J.. f. Americas,
w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
Linen Wolfe.

q inch Linen Wolfe in Blue, Brown,
Gray, and Red, for Ladies' dresses,
waists, etc. Regular price 25c, to go
i'm this sale at .. 15c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Misses Lucille and Alice Williams, O
Plains, are the guests of Miss Maggie
Griffin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. C. p. PAYNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04
LONG Gloves.
Embroidery Sale.
Wash Skirts.

Made, of fine Cambria, Linene, and
Linen Union, very wide; some tuck
ed, others with bands round bottom.
To close out at IL price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Mrs. A. c. Bivins and Miss Matti
Bivins left yesterday morning for
weeks visit to Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

For fresh grapes, telephone $40
or call at 332 Forsyth st. I'm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-04

Mr. o. J. Gilstrap and family left
yesterday for Mansfield. Ga, on a
two weeks visit to Mrs. Shade Allen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
Mrs, Ben Wolter.

Mrs. Ben. Wolter, 1917 Fifth ave
nue., died this morning about o'clocl
of consumption. She had been COZ
fined 70 her bed for the last eigh
weeks. Mrs. Wolter was formerl
Miss Katherine Coughlin. She wa
married about a year ago. She wa
born here in 1882 and was well know
and very popular, having been hea'
waitress at the Rock Island house 70
several years where she was popularl
known as Kitty to the patrons of tn,
house. The romance eliminating in he
marriage developed there, as Mr.. VOL
ter was at that time chef of the hotel
She is survived by her husband, tire
brothers, Jerry, Maurice and Davi,
Coughlin, and sister. Mrs. Mar.
Roach. The funeral will be he'll
Wednesday morning at o'clock fror
st. Joseph's church. Dean ]. J. Quinl
will conduct the services. Burial vii
take place at Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13

Elizabeth Hartz yesterday went to Alb
ingdon to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Scott Head, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarke, who died there suddenly Sat
urday. The funeral was held from the
Abindon Methodist church yesterday
afternoon.
: Otto Huber left yesterday for New
York from which city he expects to
sail Wednesday with a party of friends
for Europe with a view to making a
study of the methods and conditions
of the brewing Industry in England
France, Germany and Denmark. Mr.
Huber's father, l. Huber, has been
i'll and should he not improve as
rapidly as now anticipated by Wed
nesday he may abandon his trip on
advices from Rock Island to New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
OBITUARY..
T homas,

John j. Thomas died at the home o
his brother-in-law, Joseph Hermes, a
Hampton Friday night from the in
firmities of age. He was veteran o
the civil war, and had long been :;
resident of the village. Ten month
ago his wife died, and he had lived
the Hermes home since. Mr.. Thoma.
was 81 years of age He followed tn,
trade of cooper and carpenter TO
years. He served through the war
the 9th Illinois cavalry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
CITY CHAT.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Jones for second hand goods.

Jones 1Or second mana SOOQS.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Cheapest wall paper at McCabe's.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
Kerler & Co. clean carpets and rugs.
Read H. X. Walkers classified ads.
Moonlight party and balloon races at
the rink Wednesday evening.
Smokers appreciate the quality value
Of Lewis Single Binder cigar.
Sell me your household goods.
Jones, second hand and loans.
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
Need any carpenter work? Call on
Bergeson, 1915 Fourteenth street. Old
phone.
Ex-senator L. S. McCabe is sporting
a new Mitchell touring car with all
the latest improvements.
Special sale novelty, plain stripe and
check silks, Tuesday, only 20 cents
yard. Young & McCombs.
Thea. ]. Whitney left the boatyard
today and is preparing for the con-
struction work of the year.
Buy your bacon, dried beef and
boiled ham sliced on the new Dayton
meat slicer at Larson & Larson.
DR.. Joseph DeSilva has removed his
office from the Bengston building to
rooms 206 and 2O7 Safety building.
| Do
ing hall at Black Hawk inn for par
ties, may do so now, by phoning 1888
or 54S4 or west $50.
See A. L. Bruner for piano tuning,
regulating, voicing and repairing. All
work guaranteed. 425 Nineteenth
street. New phone 5291.
Court of Honor S55 will hold card
party and dance Thursday evening
April 16, at Beselin's hall. Admission
Is cents. Schieberl's orchestra.
i Attend the first dance, of the season
lat the Watch Tower given by the Twi
light club Wednesday evening, April
Is. Gents 5Vcents, ladies free.
i Mrs. William G. Schott of sos Thir
Il ty-ninth street, who was taken sudden
lily i'll Saturday morning with stomach
trouble, shows some Improvement, bu
is still seriously i'll.
The meeting of the Associated Char
tiles which was to have been held to
morrow morning has been postponed
to Friday morning at 10 o'clock at DR.
III. W. Stewards office.
Il We sell the celebrated Alexandra 16
button kid glove for 1915 sold in tn,
leading stores in the United States 70
$500 and $4.25. Mrs. Amanda Has
lsett-Pahl, 107 West Second street, Day
export. Take elevator.
81 Come to us for your spring suit
jacket, waist, skirt. hat or gloves. w
are receiving large shipments. of hat
and suits every day this week. an
will be sure to please you. Mrs Amar
\ ida Hassett-Pahl, 107 West Secon
street, Davenport. Take elevator.
81 The Davenport Nursery compan
\ offers for spring planting large an
complete assortment of fruit tree.
vines, hardy towering shrubs, rose.
etc. Our prices are right and stoc
ilguaranteed true to name. Phone 1046-y
or send postal, and our city salesma
\ will call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
70 ELECT THE
DELEGATES by
CONVENTION
Democratic County Central
Committee Determines Inn
portant Procedure
AS TO STATE CONVENTION
Primaries Next Friday and Meet
ing Following Mon
day.
AS TO STATE CONVENTION

The Rock Island county democratic
committee met this afternoon at the
Rock Island house, Chairman w. c.
Maucker presiding and George w. Hen
ry acting as secretary, with George p
Stauduhar as assistant.
After the opinion of the member
present had been heard, a motion was
passed favoring the holding of primar
les in Rock Island and Moline Friday
April II, between the hours of Z and
s D. M, and in the country precincts
between and p. M of the same
day, to select delegates to the county
convention, which will be held at the
court house Monday,April 90.
The Only Question at Issue.
The only question occasioning a di
vision of sentiment developed over the
method of selecting delegates to the
state convention. Patrick Mullane o
Moline favored action by the commit
tee, and II. l.. Wheelan and G. NJ Lu
kens sustained the Bryan idea of pro
ceeding through convention. The lat
ter course was adopted.
The committee was with one accori
in enthusiastic support of Bryan an,
the majority proved for the Bryan idea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-13
PERSONAL POINTS.

Harry NJ. McCaskrin left this after
noon for Aledo on business.
Miss Elizabeth McHugh departed to-
day to resume her studies at school
in New York after a two weeks vaca-
tion at home.
Mrs. Ella Bleuer has gone to Peru.
H., to attend the convention of the
Ladies of the Modern Maccabees which
will be in session two days.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Clarke, H. B.
Hubbard, Miss Jennie Collins and Miss