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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
CONSUMPTION
COST BILLION
This The Annual Loss 10 the Aation, Say Experts
al the tuberculosis Congress.

According to Prof Isfing Fisher of Yale,
the "Great White Plaque" costs over one
billion dollars yeay He estimates that
consumption kills 1875, 900 every year in the
United States THIS IS equal to the deaths
from typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diPh-
iberia, appendicitis, meningitis, diabetes,
smallpox, and cancer all put together. g
Consumption is undoubtedly infecti6us
and like Pneumonia and Diphtheria is
usually contracted in winter when closed
doors and windows cause impure air. Care
full ventilation and the use of q reliable
disinfectant are the best representatives..
The last thing at night pour into the traps
of the closets, wash-basins, sinks, etc, a
little Platt's Chlorides. al suspected
places should be freely sprinkled with o
mixture Of one g. part Platt's Chlordes
and ten (10) parts of water. Platt's Chic
rides is an odorless, colorless liquid disin-
fectant which destroys foul odors and
disease germs. 1t is sold everywhere in
full quart bottles, and is prepared only by
Henry B. Platt, AZ Cliff St., New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Abby Goods Sacrificed

Wooden Dress Goods formerly $3.50
yard, now =. . 75c
Wooden Dress Goods, formerly $1.25
yard, now =. :. 81 1-2c
Wooden Dress Goods, formerly $1.OO
yard, now e. =. =. . =. =. soc
Wooden Dress Goods, formerly 75c
yard, now !. :. . j. 81 lie
Wooden Dress Goods, formerly soc
yard, now =. Csc
S6-inch Silks, $1.5O grade for. 75c.
36-inch Silks, $1.25 grade for 62 lie
S6-inch Silks, $1.00 grade for SOC.
Silks that We're formerly 75c, now
Silks that were formerly So LIE, now
30c
Silks that were formerly soc, now
=. !. 25c
1oc and p lie Outings and Fleeces.
now yard Sc
u 1-2c and 15c Ginghams, Percales,
etc, now yard =. Z 1-2c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE
Solid Gold Top Cuff Pins, 39c pair
at Bells, the Jeweler.

Solid Gold Top Cuff Pins, S9c pair,
at Bells, the Jeweler.
Miss Eula Wilson returned yester-
day to her home in Macon after
visit in Americas.
]. Clark sells the best coal. S-3t
P. E. Russell came down from Ma
con yesterday among others here from
the village by the river.
Buttermilk! Buttermilk! Ten cents
gallon at Americas Creamery Co.
8-tf.
John Cunningham registered from
Birmingham yesterday among the
guests of the Windsor.
We do not sell the cheapest watches
on earth. You would not want them
if we did, but we do sell the best
American watches and give the best
value for the price.
sat JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
]. H. Huff of Atlanta, was in Am
CIRCUS yesterday among others COM
ing here from the capital
You can buy a watch ut Bells, the
Jeweler, at special price.
Mrs. Duncan Forester and little
daughter returned yesterday to Lees
burg after a-visit in Americas, their
former home
You can get buttermilk Wednes
days and Saturdays at Americas
Creamery Co. loo gallon. S-tf
Mrs. w. ]. Josey is spending the
week pleasantly in Cordele, the guest
of her sister residing there.
Telephone C. ]. Clark for his best
coal--it will please you. S-3t
Mrs. Will D. Crawford, en- route
to Dublin, upon a visit to relatives
was visitor here yesterday morning,
coming from Buena Vista.
If you phone c. ]. Clark for the
best coal, you will get it. S-3t
Have you tried the buttermilk at
Americas Creamery Cot is great!
Woe gallon at Creamery. 8-tf. :.
Miss Haidee Mckenzie of Monte
yuma, is visiting friends in Americas,
arriving yesterday for pleasant stay
of a few days,
| Davenport has a swell line of Can
dies Allignittis Chocolate and Bon
Bons. 9-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

For Macon, Atlanta, Angus
ia and Savannah :. :. - Ais m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 5:34 m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock-
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 2:07 p m
For Macon and Atlanta 1857 p m
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta :. *1O:4O p m
For Columbus =. :. -. 1880 p m
For Columbus =. :. . :. 1900 p m
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago :. :. 1925 m
For Albany and Jackson
vile :. :. 1920 Ga m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

*10:30 m

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon *10:30 p m
From Lockrat, Dothan, AL
bank, Troy and Mont'ery so. 40 p m
From Lockrat, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery* 1857 p m
From Atlanta and Macon - 2:07 p m
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon 49, 5:34 m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points 1920 a m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points .!!11:30 m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points =. ..i11:45 m
From Albany and Jackson
Vile - 1925 m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Greater Price Reductions

During the past four weeks have had the
most enormous business ever known in the history
of Americas.
Not for all the money in this universe, would we
continue business on general lines now conducted
We mean exactly what say, that this stock
must and will be sold regardless of cost or former
prices. We have already calculated that in the clos
ing out we will have many thousands of dollars to
sacrifice
We are told by the trading public that this sale,
as inaugurated by us in these stringent times while
accomplishing purpose has at the time been
one of the greatest blessings that happened to
the people of South Georgia, it has enabled many
to provide their entire famiys winter wearing ap-
pare at practically half what they would have had to
pay under ordinary conditions.
During November desirable merchandise was
never sold SO cheapIy, but for December we
are going to make the GREATEST SACRIFI-
CES ever known to Americas Retail Trade
We want to get through with this work as quick
lily possible, hence prices that will do
business RIGHT NOW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

just about the time we began this
sale We received large lot of Mems
Fine Clothing, the SWEETEST and most
up-tO-date styles, colOrings, etc. We
name the following tremendous re-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

New York Press.
his wife it is makes him groan to
his wife it is makes him grian to
have her ask him to explain why a
company he has stock in is not try
ing to cheat him when it calls its
surplus a liability.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Same Old Story.

Houston Post
The dispatches tell US Mr.. Bryan
made a strong impression by his
speech in Monterey. And yet, we have
little confidence that those Mexicans
will ever vote for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

New York Press.
The honeymoon is mostly over
when the couple quit buying their
meals in hotels and the bride tries to
provide them at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

LOST PIN-Phi Delta Theta fra
ternity pin containing % opals and
small diamond Inscription n NJ
Dudley, class 1900, engraved upon
under side. Finder pleace return to
IN. M. DUDLEY, and receive reward.
Off
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Odd Trousers Exactly
Half Price
Children's Clothing

The entire stock of Boys straight
Knee Pant Suits will be sold for ex-
actly half-price.
About 100 Boys Suits, slightly dam
aged, formerly $500 to $500, now
$150 to $500
Lot Boys Knee Pants Suits formerly
$500 and $3.50, now $500
SOC Boys Knee Pants for :. soc.
75c Boys Knee Pants now :. .40c
$1.00 Boys Knee Pants now !. soc.
1925 Boys Knee Pants now csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

All Silk Petticoats, Furs, Child
rens Suits, vpille Skirts Children's
Bearskin Coats, Waists half price and
little over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Lot of Ladies' Skirts in Odds and
ends, formerly $500 to $3.50 for
$3.50, $19S, $3.50 and $29S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

All Ladies' Raincoats for little over
half price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Small lot Ladies' Suits carried over
formerly priced $500 to $500, viii
be sold for $3.50, $500 and $50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Small bunch of Children's Goats,
carried over, formerly $3.50 to $1,000
for S100, $3.50, $1.9S, $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

The entire stock of Children's
Cloaks will be sold for not much
more than half price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

An egotist is merely man who
thinks he is better than we are.-Ex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Every Pair Lace
Curtains Exactly
Half Price
Every yard LinoIeum for exactly hal

Every yard Linoleum for exactly nan
price.
Every Window Shade for exactly
half price.
Every pair Blankets at a big saeri-
fee
Every Bed Comfortable at a big sac
rifice.
Every Buggy Robe for a little over
half price.
Every Roll of Mating for not muca
over half price.
Every yard of Carpeting for little
over half price
Every Rug for little over hall
price.
Every Trunk for little over hal
price
Every Travelling Bag at tremendous
reduction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
LOST

Somewhere near Seaboard
depot, an A. A. Waterman self-fill-
ing fountain pen, yesterday afternoon,
Finder will please return to this Of
fee and receive reward. dh-f. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

day Only.
and Atlanta on train leaving Ameri-
icus 5:34 a. m. Connects at Macon
Pullman Sleeping Cars between
on trains passing Americas 1920 a.
bound. For further information, APP
Americas, Ga.
Passenger Agent, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Ladies' Ready-to y ear
Department

We want to close out every gar
ment in the stock, and no stone will
be left unturhed to accomplish this
end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Waterman's Ideal and Automatic
Fountain Pens to suit all users-they
make ideal Christmas gifts.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Emmett W. Edwards, a well known
valdostan, was in Americas yester-
day on business.
The best Coal is sold by C. ].
Clark. Phone 1903. SGT
Weather forecast for today: Fair
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81.
for baggage transfer. If.
w. H. Burns came with other Ma
contains having business in Americas
yesterday morning
The best watches on earth at the
very least money, at Daniels Jew
elry Store. 6-tf.
o. c. Manre of Montgomery, was in
Americas yesterday, among many
other business visitors.
The prettiest, as we'll as the best,
line of gold and silver handle UNI
brellas in the city can be had at
Daniels JeWelry Store. 6-tf
T. J. Wilkerson. of Newman, was in
Americas yesterday morning. coming
here upon business.
In selecting your Christmas gifts
remember we have the goods and the
quality, and price is right. Daniels,
the Jeweler If.
]. c. Greer of Covington, Ca, was
in the city yesterday morning. look
ing after matters of business.
Finest line of umbrellas ever shown
in Americas. Bell, the JeweIer.
Mr.. ]. Lee Ensign, a well known
citizen of Jacksonville, where he is
largely interested in timber, is in
the city on business.
1t is generally understood that you
get what you pay for, and if you buy
watch cheap you get a cheap watch.
sat JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
The best coal is what | handle.
| 8-3t G. ]. CLARK.
Just received a beautiful line of
Infants soft sole shoes, all colors at
Git. WARLICK'S STORE.
If you are looking for the best coal
| telephone c. j. Clark. S-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

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, 1908-12-09

Just received a beautiful line of
Git WARLICK'S STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09
Overcoats

The 0YercOats must go, hence we name
the most ridiculous prices that first
class, desirable OvercOats were ever
offered for here:
Oyercoats which were $3.50, now
$500
Overcoats which were $500 and
$3.50, now =. =. 49,. $3.50
Overcoats which were $4,000, now
=. . =. =. $S.75
overcoats which were $3.50, now
!. $1,000
overcoats which were $500, now
:. :. . $3.50
Raincoats were $27.5O, now :. $13.75
Raincoats, were $500, now !. $3.50
Raincoats, were $4,000, now !. $1,000
Raincoats, were $3.50. now IS SIS
Raincoats, were $500, now . $ $50
Entire stock of Mems $500 Hats,
Including the famous Halves, for $1.9O
Entire stock of $500 Hats, now Sis
$500 Crawford Shoes for men, now
$2.75
$3.50 Crawford Shoes. now :. $2.25
$500 Mems Shoes, now =. $500
$3.50 Mems Shoes, now $1.75
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

T. J. Wilkerson, of Newman, was in
Americas yesterday morning, coming
here upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

The prettiest, as we'll as the best,
line of gold and silver handle UNI
brellas in the city can be had at
Daniels Jewelry Store 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

The best coal is what l handle.
8-3t G. ]. CLARK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

In selecting your Christmas gifts
remember we have the goods and the
quality, and price is right Daniels,
the JeWeler If.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Daily. Except Sunday. !! SUI
Sleeping cars between Americas
Gus 10:40 p. M, and arriving at Amer
with sIeepers to and from Savannah.
Chicago, Americas and Jacksonville
m. South bound, and 1925 a. m. Nortl
DIV to ]. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent
JOHN w. BLOUNT, Distric
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

1t is generally understood that you
get what you pay for, and if you buy
a watch cheap you get cheap watch.
sat JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

If you are looking for the best coal
telephone c. ]. Clark S-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Emmett W. Edwards, well known
Valdostan, was in Americas yester-
day on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Mr. J. Lee Ensign, well known
citizen of Jacksonville, where he is
largely interested in timber, is in
the city on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Finest line of umbrellas ever shown
in Americas. Bell, the JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

]. c. Greer of Covington, Ca, was
in the city yesterday morning, look
ing after matters of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Buttermilk! Buttermilk! Ten cents
a gallon at Americas Creamery Co.
8-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

We do not sell the cheapest watches
on earth. You would not want them
if we did, but we do sell the best
American watches and give the best
value for the price.
sat JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

0. C. Manre of Montgomery, was in
Americas yesterday, among many
other business visitors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

The best Coal is sold by C.
Clark. Phone 1903. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

The best watches on earth at the
very least money, at Daniels Jew.
elry Store 6-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Davenport has a swell line of Can
dies. Allignittis' Chocolate and Bon
Bons 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

w H. Burns came with other Ma
contains having business in Americas
yesterday morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

j. II. Huff of Atlanta, was in Am
CIRCUS yesterday among others com
ing here from the capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Miss Haidee Mckenzie of Monte
yuma, is visiting friends in Americas,
arriving yesterday for a pleasant stay
of few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

John Cunningham registered from
Birmingham yesterday among the
guests of the Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Mrs. Duncan Forester and little
daughter returned yesterday to Lees
burg after a-visit in Americas, their
former home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

P. E. Russell came down from Ma
con yesterday among others here from
the village by the river.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Miss Eula Wilson returned yester-
day to her home in Macon after a
visit in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

G ]. Clark sells the best coal. s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

You can get buttermilk Wednes-
days and Saturdays at Americas
Creamery Co. loo gallon. 8-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

Mrs w j. Josey is spending the
week pleasantly in Cordele, the guest
of her sister residing there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-09

You can buy a watch ut Bells, the
Jeweler, at special price.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-05

Then, to keep up the character had assumed
turned my attention to play writing. In the
two weeks that followed, 1 dashed off quite a
number, including Hamlet Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth, Twelfth Night The Tempest, King
Lear. julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-05

Ha! An Ideal "Snce can't go about in safe
t!y, dressed as I am" said l to myself, why
| did, after first locking the poor dub in his
bed room.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-05

face to face. No wonder they ran. AS for me-
I. got my, clothes and my faithful horse, Star
derstand some of my plays getting quite
famous.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-05

and few others. And in my spare time
superintendent the staging of a number of these.
I even acted the leading part in one, viz,
Hamlet
One afternoon my audience became so over
New-York tribune., 1908-01-25

United States so active a public spirit, so warm
and pervasive desire TO make progress IN re-
moving all such evils legislation can louth
Never were the best men, both in your leslsid
lures and in the highest executive posts more
sure of sympathy and support in their laoors Iol
the common veal
The meeting in the afternoon was in the Bar
Association Building. in West 44th street by
resolution the report of the Committee OF lie
American Bar Association on Code OF Proles-
sional Ethics adopted at the meeting at for'-
land last year, was referred to special corrihl'
tee for criticism. Similar action was taken Oh d
resolution which called for the preparation
of proposed amendments to the corporation laws
permitting the formation of corporations having
capitaI stock divided into shares without as
signment of any value in money, and issuing
stock certificates for proportionate interests IN
the entire capital stock without expressing any
nominal or par value in money
Papers were read by Daniel 8 Remsen on
Safe and Sound Wills-A Lawyers OpHga-
ton: by Elbridge L. Adams on Certain Pnases
of Civil Procedure in England" In opening the
session the president, Mr.. Choate, gave resume
of the Hague peace meeting.
The association will continue its meeting TO-
day
New-York tribune., 1908-01-25
RIOT At INDOOR MEET.
.SheDpdrd l4Hacks Haskins an Race
at PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia Jan. 24-The annual indoor track
meet of Company J. 1st Regiment, Pennsylvania
National Guards, held here tonight, ended In a
small sized riot caused by an attack made bF
NeIvi. Sheppard, of the lrish-American Athleuc
Club New York. upon Guy Haskins, Of The Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, in the course of l"1-
ward match race, which the feature OF the
meet.
Faskins. the intercollegiate half mile and mile
champion. defeated Sheppard recently at the 80
Regiment games in this city. Tonight the men
were to make about and three-quarter laps
on the fat armory floor track, and had completed
six lsps when Haskins made an effort TO pass
Sheppard who had taken the lead at the second
Ian and had practically been run off his feet by
the university runner The men jostled on the
false bank at one Of the turns, ana when Hasklns
started to go by the New York runner on the
straight track the latter swung round and seizing
Haskins around the neck, deliberately threw him
the floor
Immediately friends OF Haskins. who were seated
along the track rear the tape, rushed upon Shep-
pard. who had started 10 Some one hit him
fairly on the chin. and in a moment be was jostled
and being punched and kicked. Friends of Shep-
pard ran in and for d moment there was danger
Of a serious free fight. a dozen policemen forced
their way into the crowd on the floor and rescued
Sheppard. whom they escorted to safety. The race
was awarded to Haskins. Sheppard said he was
tired and iTritated and did know what ne was
doing
New-York tribune., 1908-01-25
CHIC DUTIES FOR LEARY's DEPUTIES.

The charges against William Leary State super
ir,endant OF Elections made by the Independence
eap1,e were the subject of another hearing before
av-J,sttce Clinch in the old council chamber OF
tho city Hall yesterday William II. Swtzer. who
,,eed 10 he q deputy superintendent, testified that
he had resigned because his mind was troubled by
the turbulent conditions prevailing in the office
Nathan Vidaver. counsel for the league. asked
him what special duty Deputies Hooker and Holden
tad once been assigned TO- and the witness said
,bat they had spent about two weeks looking for a
5oo Hooker and Holden testified about the search
for the dog later
sujtzer testified that Deputy Superintendent Sil-
,-aryaan had been known as Mr. Learys betting
commissioner and hac placed bets for him He
"a he thought Deputies James and Cosgroye were
incompetent -
r,eruty Commissioner Hanson, Of the Police De
-rtu,ent and Slot, the deputy police clerk testl-
Cd as TO the warrants issued by Mr.. Leary at the
laet election and the failure TO serve many Of them
E,rar,is J Driscoll. who was the deputy IN
large Of the Brooklyn office unn last OCTOBER tes-
,ifed that he had resigned on account or his dis
,,.- At the administration OF the ofrce The hear
aux vas adjourned Until Monday afternoon