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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
The Times-Recorder is the
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

On and after January /, 1908, all
contract advertising will be limited
to the number of changes provided
for in the contract. This rule will
be strictly enforced. All changes to
he made on the specified days must
be in the office by noon. With a limit
ed force at our command it is neceS-
sary to observe this rule for the inter-
est OF all convened.
THE TIMES-RECORDER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
Bryan to Come South

NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. 10
(SpeciaD William Jennings Bryan
will make another short trip to the
South the latter part of this month
He has already accepted an invitation
to speak in Nashville and it is ex-
pected that he will also be heard in
Chattanooga and one or two other
places.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
Depew and Plat ''Dead Ones"

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 10 Especially
There is every reason to believe
that neither Senator Plat nor Sena-
tor Depew viii be a member of the
Big Four from New York who
will go to the Republican national
at Chicago next June
If they are left out it will be the
first time in twenty years. 1t is said
to be the plan Of the organization
leaders to make Secretary Root, Sec
rotary Cortelyou, Ex-Governor Black
and Timothy l.. Woodruff the four del
egates- at-large from New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

A preacher at Lincoln, Ill, has been
arrested on charge of counterfeit
ing. He claims that he was merely
experimenting to make medals for
the Sunday School. He certainly was
unfortunate in the choice of designs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

With great glee, the Dalton Citi-
zen emits the following: The Chi
cago Great Western is in the hands
of a receiver. The destructive (0
work of the Hoke Smith administra-
ton is far reaching" 1t would be
a relief to think there was only
one "Hoke Smith administration, but
truth compels the admission that
there are others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Atlanta has at last surpassed Saw
annah in bank clearings, the formers
figures for 1907 exceeding those of
Savannah for the first time Still,
Savannah can point to the fact that
the city never saw a bank failure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Philadelphia grafters are greatly
excited over the finding of an addi-
tionaI 100000 to be spent above
that which at first appeared to be in
sight. 1t is not thought there will
be any difficulty in getting rid of
the loose change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
Auction Sale Mich Cows

Tuesday, jan q, 10 a. m. we will sell
at public cutlery to highest bidder at
Turpin's stables, Americas, nine grad
ed COWS, two covered delivery wagons
one champion milk cooler, bottles
ETC., lot pillow improvements and one
set single harness. Terms cash.
EVERETT & KOHLER,
Phone85. loft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

By way of stirring up interest in
the coming Presidential election, a
New York man has wagered that
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota, will win
if nominated by the Democrats for
the head of the ticket. AS Johnson's
chances for heading the ticket are
hardly worth considering, the wager
will not likely cost either better a
cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

"Stuporous melancholia," will be
the defense of Harry K Thaw, on
trial for the killing of Stanford White
That must be a terrible disease with
which to be affected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Children of Mrs. Eddy, of Christian
Science fame, are reported to be
seeking an insanity commission for
their mother. The way the old lady
is scattering her money is not relish
ed by the presumptive heirs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
New Year Greetings
By the Governor,
PHILIP COOK

Bella Gracious! My dear, I do
hope you're not i'll; if you look so
much older tonight"
Stella-"Im quite we'll, thank you,
dear and you-how wonderfully i'm
proved you are! You look positive
ly young kansas City Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

According to court decision, Ruef
and Schmitz, the San Francisco Off
cials, are not guilty of a crime in
holding up French restaurant keep
ers. Can it be possible that all the
hurrah raised by the prosecution has
been case of barking up the wrong
tree? That city owes something to
the people in the way of making good
the charges.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Another of those "freproofr sky
scrapers in New York has burned
Three fremen were killed in fight
ing the flames. This will probably
call the attention of the building
commission of that city to the ques-
ton of limiting the height of build
ings, which was up a few months
ago, but on expert testimony it was
decided not to fix a limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
A Wise Daddy.

Young Aspirant-"S may I count
on your supporting me-"
Practical Citizen-"That depends,
young man. Are you going to run
for office or do you want to marry
my daughter ?'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Chairman McLendon, of the Geor-
gia Railroad Commission, has de-
clared himself in favor of the in
vestment of the earnings of rail-
roads in the states which they ira
verse, and the deposit in local banks.
Well, there's the Seaboard. Its Of
ficials will probably be willing to
invest every cent of their net earn
ings in Georgia and Alabama
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
Americas, Ca, Jan. ii, 1903.

Sousas band is coming to visit
Georgia. Unless they bring their
beer in the drums, they will have a
dry time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

opinion on the cotton crop was held
in high esteem. But he is now dis
credited prophet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Atlanta has smashed the baggage
trust. The travelling public would not
favor the smashing of the baggage,
however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Trustees of the Bath, N. Y, sold
iers' home have asked Congress in
restore the army canteen. Water is
not popular in this Bath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

Captain Carter canot get back the
money he stole, but he may gain COM
fort from the fact that Uncle Sam
and not lawyer, has it-Philadelphia
Ledger
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14
4 Good Judge d Clears

car tell in minute whether or
not he is smoking one of
AMERICUS CIGAR co.'s, the
manufacturers The flavor and
fragrance and burning qualities
of Americas cigars are we'll
known. A smoker of any expe-
rience has no trouble in naming
the maker when he comes across
one of Americus Cigar Co.'S. If
you handle Amerieus Cigars, you
are doing a profitable busias S.
because there is a mand for
them and there is living profit in
it for y u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-14

There was time when ME. Price's
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
MICHIGAN FEAST BIG AFFAIR
AIumni Are Responding Readily TO
the Dinner for Friday
Evening.

The Michigan alumni dinner at Hansen's
cafe. Friday evening at 6 o'clock promises
to be one OF the BEST attended affairs Of its
kind yet given by the Michigan students
In the west. Numerous responses have
been received by Isador zelgler, chairman
OF the arrangements committee and the
banquet room ct Hansen's will be made
TO ring with the songs OF the yellow and
blue. over forty alumni cent IN their
names to Mr.. Zeigler for reservations and
many more are expected to be heard from.
The affair win be strictly informal. the
object being a better acquaintance OF the
former Michigan almni association.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
Friday Specials in Curtains
and Draperies e
From The Louisville Stock.

5000 Cable Net Curtains, PA yards
long, at, per pair. .25
$3.50 and $500 Gable Net Curtains,
heavy quality, at, pair .....S1.49
Brusselette Curtains. values t. $5.0G.cs
beautiful designs, 1925 and So A0S
soc Ruffled Swiss Curtains. -. l25c
Colored Scrim Curtains in red or screen
stripe, pair. ...............A75
SILK Madras and Filet Nets, ~reytnnants
soc to $500 yard values, to Aclose at.
yaTO ........ 1890.
35c Tambour EmbroideredH Muslin,
slightly unused or soiled, yard 15C
$500 Couch COvers-OneN big lot,
while they last .,...... Il. s&3.75
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
n.zametn,i,nrr.,r.m,n..

Ths above Is the name OF n German
chemical. which is one of the many vaius.
Nle ingredients Of Folsy's Kidney Remedy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is recognized by
medical text books and authorities as a
uric acid solvent and sntiSeptic for the
urine. lake Foley's kidney Remedy al
soon as you notice any irregularities and
avoid a serious maiady. Sold BY all drug
Eists,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27

Remnants of High Grade
Wool Dress Goods
TABLE NO 1-Tailor Suitings, Broad
Cloths, evening shades; black goods,
Serges, Prunellas, ETC., that sold from
$1.25 to $500 yard, in three lots.
LOT Il LOT q LOT g.
SEC 75C CSC yd.
TABLE NO. 2-Sold from 800 to
$3.50 in three lots
LOT l. LOT q LOT g.
Csc SEC 49c
TABLE NO. Goods that sold from
soc to $1.25, in three lots
LOT l. LOT q LOT 8
121@c 15c 19c yd.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
NEW MINISTER FOR OMAHA
Rev. Jesse l.. Fisher OF FaaIkton,
>. d. Becomes Pastor OF Sara
tOga Conversational Church.

Rev. Jesse L. Fisher OF Faulkton. s. D.,
has accepted a call 70 the pastorate OF the
Saratoga Congregational church and will
begin his work December 6 He is spoken
o. a. a man OF considerable force as a
speaker ana is a great worker In the cause
q temperance He occupied his last pas
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
ELECTRICITY from CoIeEea,

Union college OF Schenectady. n. Y, is
TO be represented at the National Corn
exposition not only by banners and pen
nsnts, but also by a unique electrical dis
play. DR.. G. p. Steinmetz. chief consulting
engineer OF the General Electric company
and also head OF the electrical engineering
department at Union, has submitted TO the
Western Electrical company Of Omaha a
description of his "scintillsting aluminium
rod" that II may be fitted up in the Audi
orium Some % III. stelnmetz's mercury
arc lamps viii be used to illuminate the
Union college eolors. Union college is noted
for it's electrical department and an ef-
fort will be made to present this fact to the
thousands who attend the corn exposition.
Or. steinmetS is known as being in the
very front rank of electrical Investigators
and inventors Of the world and is In a
class with Edison and Westinghouse. liz
has the unique distinction OF having de-
clined a raise" in salary from the Gen
erai Electric company a few years ago on
she ground that he WAS already receiving
all he needed and that care of additional
money would bother him and take his mind
off his work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27

torate at FauIkton for three years. Prior
to that time he was pastor Of q church
at Lewis, Ia. for three years. He has
been In the ministry for fifteen years. He
began his work IN Nebraska, so he is not
wholly a strAnger to the Nebraska min
isterial field.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
skirtr Arc of sIIk.

The skirts were Of silk, hand painted
10 represent kernels Of corn. and their
shoes were OF golden hue also. These young
women, sang a number OF choral Sc
l~ections, were the hit of the institute. and
on their appearance Miss Flora Kelly.
county superintendent OF schools, was
warmly congratulated. for she It was who
devised and carried out the scheme.
II Is hoped that the twenty will come
in a body to the Corn exposition, and each
and every one OF the girls is "just Wild
20 attend. so that the scheme is in a fair
way to be consummated.
''The relation Of the Corn exposition to
Thanksgiving day" said General Manager
j.. wilkes Jones in answer to a question
Thursday morning, lis as follows:
1.-THE Corn exposition, participated in as
It Is by twenty-eight states, really amounts
TO a national expression, although a bit
little belated one, OF the gratitude OF the
American people for their Immense agri-
cultural prosperity and also the expression
OF their determination to make the most
IN the future. through intelligent under
standing of the problems involved. OF the
gigantic possibilities which are at hand
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
-DanEerOas

in the abdominal region is prevented by the
use OF DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the pain
less purifiers. sc, For sale by Beaton
Drug company.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
Notion Sale
From The Louisville 81

From The Louisville SItock.
Bargain prices discountinE any ever
offered on Staple Notions.
Aluminium Thimbles. 2 for. .....16
Gold-Eye Needles, 2 pkgs. .S.....1e
Pearl Buttons, 3 dozen for. ~. PC
Cotton Tapes, 3 rolls for. ...... Pc
2OO-yds. Machine Thread, spool. 1 hc
coin. TailOr's Tapes, each Ii
Good Tooth Brushes, each. .....3hC
Celluloid Soap Boxes, all colors ThE
15c quality Hose Supporters e. .7KG
25c Pad Hose supporters ....,.1OT
15c Fancy Busters, each ...... 10
Hundreds of other staple and fancy
Notions at corresponding prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
Washington state i'm Line.


The spirit OF the Corn exposition has
had no better illustration than Is narrated
In a letter from August Wolf. representa-
tive of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce,
60 a friend here. Speaking OF Washington
farmers entering, he says:
"of course, you understand that our
people do not expect to grab off any prizes.
but we are entering the show to make 1t
complete, believing It is one OF the most
valuable educational institutions that has
get been instituted in the country"
The exhibits in question, Mr.. Wolf writes
about as follows:
You may be interested In knowing that
while eastern Washington is not a corn
district, some of our farmers in the Pal
ouse county. south OF Shokane, will send
exhibits to your corn exposition, December
2 to 10. Just TO show what has been accom-
plished by intelligent methods in this part
OF the country In a few years. l am in
formed also that the agricultural depart
ment OF Washington state college, at Pull
man. eighty-four miles south OF Spokane,
viii send a representative exhibit to your
big festival which should be OF interest 10
every agriculturist in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27

BY using the various departments OF The
Bee want al pages It is easy 20 reach the
people who have money TO spend
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27

Best 91.OO Black Dress Taffeta. 36-in.
wide, on sale at. sec
Best 1928 Black Dress Taffeta, 36-in.
wide, on sale at. ...... see
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
DIRECTORIES OF CORN HUSKS
Girls Of Central City Show Dame
Fashion a Trick or Two.
WANT TO VISIT THE CORN SHOW
And There Are Plenty of "CItIEens''
who VIII Give Them ~ Cor
diaI welcome ~ They
DO Come.

lie dnectoire gown has invaded Merrick
county. Central city is in the throes OF
excitement and the whole country. side is
Rbiaze ('abiaz re" is always the verb when
the whole countryside Is spoken of.
The National Corn exposition IS responsible,
hut the National Corn exposition will not
be hauled on the carpet by the League
for the Incubation Of Modesty in Costume,
because the directories which have thrown
Central City into a fervor are not of the
style which first appeared at the Long
champs race course in that dear Paris,
but the Corn show directoire kind. a garb
as modest and decorous as il 10 striking and
handsome.
Al a farmers institute held this week in
Central City to arouse interest in the Corn
exposition, there were q mere 1900 people
in attendance at the program and the
number OF corn and other grain exhibits
ran into the hundreds. This was not the
feature of the institute. however. Twenty
comely Merrick county girls, averaging IS
years OF age, appeared in the costume of
the Corn exposition Indian directoire girl.
a panoply OF feathers garnishing the heads
OF the young women by being neatly in
serted at intervals Ia The Grecian band
or fillet which circumvented their fore
heads. Flowing from their shoulders in
soft folds and representing the husk OF
an ear of corn were cloaks Of yellow
taffeta.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
Several ROusing Silk Bargains Friday
From the Louisvill,
IN DOMESTIC ROOM
DO SILK Avn. YARD 0QH

Beautiful Chiffon Fables in evening
shades; Bengaline in street shades;
color Taffetas and a beautiful line of
Novelties; actual value to 75c yard,
at 2QA
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
City Court-Rus.el,. Judge.

Joseph St. Lawrence was before tho with an assault on Thomas Egan. lie plead guilty and was fined s7 and costs amounting to ss.0a. St. Law renee and A friend were going down Elm street about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon when they met man who was a stranger to them. The man put his hand on St. Lawrence's shoulder and stopped him. He was told to take walk. lie went few steps and re- turned with a handful of money, and calling St. Lawrence vile names said he could buy and sell him. St. Law renee thereupon struck him a blow that knocked him down. Falling he cut gash on the back Of his head and was stunned. He was taaen to near by doctors office and his wound dressed. Ii was some time before he regained consciousness. He promised to appear in court, but failed to do so.
 David Putahchka was before the court charged with peddling in the city without a license. He asked for an adjournment to November sth, which was granted upon his giving bond of $75.
 Frank King, 10 years old, ,iof Lyon street, little boy who failed to be good after an opportunity had been given him to reform, was committed to the State Industrial School for Boys, at Meriden on Monday. Master King stole money at home and did other bad things, although he had agoed record at school, which fact saved him from being sent to Meriden Oct. IS, when he was before the court forisettiDg fires and taking money.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

-Fine harvest dinner and supper will be served on Tuesday, Nov. 3, elec- tion day, by the Ladies' Aid, of the Baptist church, In the Assembly room. The menu comprises cold meats, warm vegetables, baked beans, white and brown bread, apple, mince and pump kin pie, coffee and tea. Cake and ap- pie sauce will be served al supper. Dim ncr at l2 o'clock; supper from 5sso to 7ss0. Price ? cents. Everybody in- yited.
 There Is to be a meeting of Quine- baug Pomona Grange with Quinnaiis- set Grange, oi Thompson, in the Town Hall. on Thompson Hill, al II a. m., on Saturday, Oct. 3i. This Is special meeting for comforting the 5th degree, and the last opportunity before the State meeting for those who wish 10 receive it. There will be fine program 10 include number of addresses by Professors Beach, Stoneburn, Clinton, Of the Connecticut Agricultural Col lege, and other prominent speakers.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
NO A
To the Republican Electors.

Next Tuesday you will he called up- on to east your vote for lhe men whom you have nominated in your caacases men who, if elected, will iii with honor and integrity the high offices of trust to which you have nominated them.
 Joseph Mckachinie. nominee for first Representative to the General Asscm- bly,, in accepting his nomination, said: at.et's roll up one ef those good old- fashioned Republican mserities, such as this town is capable of, e and that is what your town committee arc work ing for. Every voter will greatly as- sist the committee hy casting hts sotc EARLY. This wiil enable the cont mittee to clean np the voting list.
 Electors should beware of using hal- lots sen, through the mails, as they may ar may not he correct.
 The polls open at a. m, and close at a m., In A. e. II, hall, kent's block. pomfret street.
 ARCHIBALD MACDONALD,
 Chairman Republican Town Com.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
Post Office Items.

The Post office Department has just ordered the establishment of Rural routes Nos. and from the Putnam post office, to So into effect December list.
 This makes five new routes for Wind ham county to be established Decem- Der ist, and total number of II for the county. X majority of the routes have been established through the ef- forts of Congressman Higgins, which shows al least that he has not been unmindful of the necessities of Wind ham county.
 MT. Higgins efforts will certainly be appreciated by the residents of the ru- ral districts.
 Proposals will be received at the of- flee of the Second assistant Postmas- ter General, Post Office Department, Washington, n. C, until 4.s0 P. m., January ,, 1909 for carrying the mails of the United States from July l, 1909, te June 30, 1913, upon the Star routes from North Woodstock to Putnam, Pomfret to Putnam, and Eastford to Putnam.
 Forms of proposals ansi bids will be furnished upon application 10 the Post master al Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30
Charles K. Shaw. Secretary
who arc now efficiently cond ucting

who arc now efficiently cond ducting the business.
 Several years before it was formed, MT. P. Botham had advocated the or ganization of \ company for the man. ufacture, Of paper Doxes. Finally, Tn 1892, such company was formed.
 MT. A. kingsbury, the veteran box manufacturer, subscribed for the larg- est number of shares: C. A. Hammond --of the Hammond, hnowlton X Co., subscribed for the second largest Dun Der, and the Botham company third.
 The rem sindef If lie stock was taken in two share lots ny representative men Of the pown.
 The ca, ,,llaI stock sas i9s S5syjJ.
 The directors linst elreted ssge. A. king.suy. f r. bDiha4n, N. -. Johnson, r.. I. V sitin0fe, l.. H. Billings, C \. HasnHoad II. H. Bufnham.
 Nr Boihan was chosen President. and has served in that capacity from that date If. II Burnham was eIset- ed Treasurer, acting ia that capacity for several years. Postmaster f. F. Wilson, was made Secretary.
 Mr. Wilson's long career as rastmas-
Putnam patriot., 1908-10-30

City court-L N. Fuller Acting Juage
 Joseph bio, aged ss, charged with feloneous attempt to break and enter the house of Randolph II. Bullard and with attempted assault on him and his wife, about midnight, Oct. 18th, was bound over to the Superior Court Sat urday afternoon, after hearing. He pleaded not guilty, bull was held on probable cause. He was arrested at Webster on Saturday morning and brought to this city.
 Mir. Bullard was the only witness called to give evidence. He told the story of the attack on his house on Kill lingIy avenue. He and his wife were first awakened by stones being thrown against the door. Soon after the win dows in their bedroom were knocked out with whiiiietree chain. On get ting out of bed to investigate he looked out through the broken sash and saw bio plainly, as it was bright moon light, erouehing beneath the window. Later on bio reneWedsthe attack oil the house, smashing in the windows i'll the dining room, One os MT. Buliard's hired men Was aroused and pursued bio, but the lalter escaped.
 Mir. Bullard's wife was pat on the stand, but could only corroborate the testimony of her husband in regard to stones being thrown on the door and the windows being smashed in.
 bio was unable to secure bondsman aud was taken to Brooklyn jail. He had been employed by Mr. Ballard but had left him.