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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

We are thankful that the President
denied the use of the Washington
monument for wireless telegraph
station. Georgia helped to build that
monument, and Georgia has right to
protest against any mal-use of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

U. s. Senators, etc, viii hereafter
have no written connection with the
Standard Oil. All communications
must be verbal and payments must be
in cash. No marked bills allowed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Commissioner Hudson discovered
that the Georgia cotton crop was short
long before the 'hot winds" came.
That's the difference between being a
practical farmer and politician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The editor of the New York Mail,
staunch Republican organ, says Taft
will get a safe plurality in that
State Safe plurality doesn't sound
like an outburst of over-confidence.
by any means.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The Waycross Herald refers to the
reckless use of brilliant coloring in
mems hose this season" Are the
men wearing sheath trousers down
there?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The New York Times contends that
marriage by proxy should be permit
ted. Some men wish they had mar
ried by proxy and remained that
way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

A political party that viii not pub
Iish its campaign contributions in adj
vance of the election is not very apt
to give a true report after the election
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The New York World says Theodore
Roosevelt is the same political hypo-
critic he has been from the beginning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

One of the problems about having
money is how mean you are if you
don't spend it andhow foolish if you
don, Y. Press
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

STATE OF GEORGIA
County of Sumter:
Before me came M. M. Lowrey,
Cashier of The Americas Trust &
Savings Bank, who being duly sworn,
says that the above and foregoing
statement is a true condition of said
Bank, as shown by the books of file,
in said Bank.
M M. LOWREY, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 28th day of Sept. 1908.
CHAS- BURKE,
N P. S. Co. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

STATE OF GEORGIA
County of Sumter
Before me came R. e. McNulty
Cashier of Commercial City Bank
who being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement is
a true condition of said Bank, as
shown by the books of file in said
Bank.
r. E. McNULTY, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Both day of September, 1908.
CHAS. BURKE,
N P. S. C. Ga.
Opened for business Aug. 8, 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The Mayor of Hawkinsyille has
raised the tariff on plain DRINKS to
S25. This looks like excessive cruelty
when it is so hard to get drunk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The subsistence of Georgia snake
stories has led to the natural conject-
ure that prohibition has really set in
in some neighborhoods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Next week s"Founders Week" in
Philadelphia One of the choicest
collections of grafters in the whole
country will be on exhibition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

There are no flies on Foraker.
Hearst and Roosevelt have brushed
'em off
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Everybody looks for Roosevelt's let
tiers. Nobody thinks of looking for
Taft's speeches. Oh, what a differ
encei
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The New York Sun refers to Roose-
welt as IAN unexampled frenzy of self
exhibition" Now, Teddy will you be
still?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The dirt isn't flying any faster at
Panama than the mud is in this coun-
try.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
- = - CONTAINS
- - e No MERCURY

Mercury to
Of
frequently the
the to do damage
When however the is left returns and the
ne IS often left with weak stomach disturbed digestion
tsr, The of
Mercury nor any other harmful drug but made entirely healing
cleansing and herbs It
the the particle of the poison
and does leave the least
addition
body It's fine digestion improve the
appetite
valuable disease and an
medical advice desired free o all write.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA GA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

The near-beer dealers are standing
pat. Only a few have paid the state
tax.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Cincinnati is complaining of offens-
i've smells. Hasn't Foraker been bur
led yet?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Statement of the Condition Of
The Commercial City Bank,

Located at Amegicus, Ga, at the close
OF business, Sept. 23rd, 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Americas, Ga, Oct. 2, 1908.

Isn't it about time for someone to
cast a brick at Hearst?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Only a very rich man is in a posi-
ton to appreciate the advantages of
poverty Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

If you have a shadow of suspicion
keep it Chicago Nwes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

Papa, what is deuce?' "A deuce,
son, is what one usually gets when
drawing for an ace. Houston Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02

When it comes to buncoing the peo-
pie Roosevelt ranks ace high.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Report Of the Condition Of
The Americas National Bank.
AT Americus, Ga, in the State of
Georgia, at the close Of business
Sept. 23rd, 1908.
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts :. .S252, 53092
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured 36,651O2
U. S. Bonds to secure Girl
cuIation !. 100 100000
Z s.. Bonds to secure U. S.
Deposits . 100000
Premium on U. S. Bonds 4,507.82
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures :. j.. 49,. 4,380.82
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents. =. 15,943.23
Bankers - s,23S.S7
erve agents 16,716.7s
Checks and other Cash
items :. !. 1,89O.26
Notes of other National
Banks 100000
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, viz:
Specie :. ..$17, 10000
Eegal-tender
notes 100000 2S.9OO.OO
Total :. 1924, 9O2. 80
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 49,. 800. 100000
Surplus fund :. :. =. 100000
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid 1,890.08
National Bank notes out
standing -. l00,O0O.O0
Due to other National
Banks =. =. :. -. 4,148.91
Due to State Banks and
Bankers -. 13,235.87
Due to Trust Companies
and Savings Banks 100000
Individual deposits subject
to check :. :. E. -. 95,99275
Demand certificates of de-
post :, !. -. 1,O11OO
Time certificates of de-
post 56,32S.7S
United States deposits 500,0000 90
Bills payable, including GER
toficates for money bor-
rowed :. -. 100000
Total S524 eO2 90
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
STATE OF GEORGIA

STATE OF GEURGIA-
County of Sumter.
Befor me came N NJ Dudley, Cash
Ter of the Bank of Southwestern Ca,
VINO being duly sworn. says the above
and foregoing statement is true
condition of said Bank, as shown by
the books of file in said Bank
N. M. DUDLEY, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this Both day of Sept. 1908
J. X McLENDON,
N. P. S. C. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Statement of the Condition of
The Americas Trust & Say
iDgS Bank.
RESOURCES.

Located at Americas, Ga, at the
close of business, Sept. 23rd, 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-02
Statement of the Condition of
Bank Of South Western Ca.

located at Americus, Ca, at the close
of business, Sept. 23rd, 1908.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
Powell Trust Co.
z 6 4 2 Washington Ave.


"A fair and comprehensive invcsti-
cation viii unaucstionably show this
10 he true. Oyster culture Is not
dincicnt from the science of land
farming; crops must be cultivated.
and so must the beds upon which
the little bivalvcs catch in microscopic
FORM. seeking II hard substance above
the mud ana sand upon which they
Gun grow and gather strength. The
conditions hcrcabout are the same MS
'hoso prevailing in the forests. Saw
mill people have cut down the trees
without planting others; tongcls have
rtually robbed these waters. with
the knowledge of the state. without
returning the shells and seed TO per-
petuatc the supply.
"con::itions Revealed.
Sent here With the only instruction
to so over the grounds and find out
the truth, the writer spent two DAVIS
III cruise around the mouth of the
uamos. the greatest sCkd- producing
stream In Virginia. TO one who has
never smiled over these waters to
study, there is revelation IN STORE.
Along The coast of the James where
l.oOO craft once piled in March. less
than 100 could be seen. They were
not working They were swinging
AZ anchor hard by the land with flags
hntterinS from their mast heads. thus
advertising that they were IN the
market Tor seed. IN the course of a
TWO days Journey this correspondent
iounh three tonsmen and two dredgcs.
Inc latter working on planted ground
Just outside the survey"
Would Break Baylor Survey.
The remainder of the article, about
u column of it. is chiefly devoted to
an argument in favor OF break in
the Baylor survey.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26

culiariiics tickle the ears of those who
come within the sound OF 1t. His
many drollcrics and oddities appealed
10 the sense of humor OF last nights
audience, and there were laughs long
ana loud.
"Thc company is quite capable OF
looking after all the opportunities
which the comedian himself fails TO
grasp and these are not many. Miss
Nanon Jackncs, as the singing girl,
called the blue Moon" Miss leslie
Leigh. as Evelyn Ormsby. and Miss
Clara Palmer. as Milliccnt, were all
prominent aiding Mr.. Powers.
There are quite n number of
catchy musical numbers In the piece.
among them. "Movc Dear" 'Don't
You Think II Time TO Marry?r and
81 Shall Marry Him to Make Home
for Mother" the latter being rendered
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
DR.. PORTER MAKES LAST
ADDRESS HERE TONIGHT
Ia &c Congregation Expected to Gath.
er at Second Baptist Church
to Hear Him.

Rev. J. w. Porter u. d. made his
last address i'll the Newport News
baptist church last night before his
departure tomorrow for Lexington.
n.y. speaking for nearly a half hour
TO large congregation that gather
ca Tor the regular mid weekly prayer
meeting at the church. DR.. Porter
was in one of his charactcristicly
happy moods and his address was
greatly enjoyed by his hearers.
Tonight DIR. Porter will deliver n
lecture at the Second Baptist church.
Iwcn,y-hfth street church ana Or
CUT avcnnc. on the subject. "Our Wo.
men Folks" This will he the last
addicss he will deliver here before
MS departure for Kentucky. and II
Is expected that n largo congrcga.
ton will attend.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
COL. DEMPSEY VISITS
RIFLES NEXT TUESDAY
Retired Army officer VIII Give Capt.
wilkins His Examination, and
Inspect Company.

Coz. c. A. Dempsey, u. S. a.. re-
ircd, will conduct the annual gov
crnment inspection of the Hunting
ton Rifles, Company c. Seventy first
Virginia Regiment. National Guard. in
the armory in the DAZZLING building
next Tuesday Col. Dempsey will ar
rive here from Norfolk early Tuesday
morning and will examine Captain
X. Il. wilkins for his commission MS
commander OF the company. Captain
wilkins was only recently elected TO
the captaincy CT the Rifles.
During The day the colonel will OK
anime the arms and equipment of the
company Tuesday night he will con
duct the icgular Inspection with the
company in line "Wednesday he will
so to Hampton to inspect the PENN
shla Guards. Company ID. of that city.
The RIFLES held IA regular drill last
night in preparation for tho inspcc-
uon and tho men showed up in good
form Since Captain wilkins election
several weeks ago. is new recruits
have joined the company and they are
being rounded into form for the visit
oi Col. Dempsey. The total enroll
mcni of the command is more than
80 men and It is expected that more
than 10 OF them will turn out Tues
day night
Officers quarters. store rooms. etc..
are now bcing fitted up in the new
headquarters OF the company in the
Da' ling building and they are cx-
pccted to he completed this week
These quarters will be the finest the
itiilos have got had.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
REPUBLICAN, MEMBERS
SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE
Minority Leader Williams Notice Of
Warning Causes Majority Lead.
ers Get Busy.
DIV AssocIated prosa.l

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Ma CHI % -
In view of the tentative announce
ment yesterday by Mr. John Sharp
Williams. leader of the minority, OF
the general Democratic hlibustering
ana retaliatory tactics against the pol
Icy of inaction CT the majority. Repre-
sentative Bu,ke, of Pennsylvania. as
sistant whip on the Republican side OF
The House. today sent out calls to all
Republican members to be in their
seats each day as promptly and as
continuously as possible. An unus
ually large attendance was noticeable
today en- the Republican %c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
TIL EAT VCAL

About James r. Powers and "The
Blue Moon the attraction at the
Academy of Music tonight, the Rich
mond Times-Dispatch yesterday said.
in part:
James T. Powers. in the musical
comedy success. The Blue Moon,
caused moro laughs at Snc Academy
last night than could accurately be
recorded by anything save a register
Ing machine constructed for this pur-
pose. an invention which has not yet
been placed in playhouscs.
Powers is comedian lnimitable in
his fun making methods. lie has =
voice that is ali his own. and its pc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
Pcyser says he'll be home on Fri
day morning II
Good for Everybody.

NJ. Norman r. Coulter. a promi-
mont architect, in the Delbcrt Build :
ing. San Francisco. says: 81 fully on :
dorsc all that has been said of Elcc-
,ric Bliicrs az tonic medicine. II
Is good for everybody 1t corrects
stomach. liver and kidney disorder
IN q PROMPT and efficient manner anu
bniids I'm tho system" Electric Bit :
'crs Is the best spring medicine ever
sold over a druggists counter: as n
blood purifier 1t Is uncqualcd. 500
Mt all druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
AnnuoI OlenIdg Of Local Stores
Attended by Unusually
Large Crowds.
some BEAUTIFUL WINDOW DISPLAYS
Capital Dry Goods Has Splendid Array
OF Fincry and Does Excellent Busi.
ncss-A. 200 & Co., Central Dry
Goods Company and McNcirs vari.
ETY. Store Report Good Results.

In spite of all the talk that is goins
the rounds about business being dun.
The ladies must have their Easter
bonnets. ana anyone dropping into one
OF the millinery stores of Newport
News yesterday was duly impressed
with this truth. AS matter of fac.
the excellent business done Ly the
stores Is an indication that the con
ditlons really arc not so bad as they
are painted. and that considering that
this is the year of the presidential
election, times are more than usually
prosperous here In this city.
All OF the stores with millinery cs.
Establishments had their annual Spring
openings yesterday. and not one OF
them reports unsatisfactory business.
Capital Dry Goods House.
The Capital Dry Goods House hal
the finest opening in it's history. The
splendid window display. arranged by
Director Lewis. was artistic and tastc-
fnl and attracted a great deal of at.
tontion.
All throughout the day the store
was well filed with ladies. and the
optHiilp nOl uliiN WIS INC pest III point
OF display-morc business was done
than ever before on such an occasion.
Scores OF ladies' bought not only mil.
, linery. but provided themselves with
complete Easter outfits.
A. Joo & Co.
The firm OF A. ZOO &. Company re.
ports a first class opening. with ms
many people calling as ever before.
This company also has Il tasteful
window display, In which the space
IS devoted entirely to millinery. Bust
ness was good throughout the day.
Central Dry Goods Company.
AT the Central Dry Goods Company's
store there was another elegant win
dew display. and this company. too,
reports a fine days business. The
store was we'll filled all through the
day.
McNei's Variety Store.
The millinery department of Nc.
Ncil's variety store had n most salts.
factory opening, with exceptionally
good business during the day.
The Spring millinery and dry goods
openings are ever welcome events. rs
they herald the coming of the Spring
trade which relieves the monotony
of the Winters end dull period and
Keeps the merchants busy until wen
into the Summer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
HORSE BROKE HIS LEG.
Animal Ran Into Telegraph Pole and
Was Fatally Injured.

Was Fatally Injured.
y horse owned by the C.. ID. Kenny
tea store. Washington avenue and
GEL y-sevcnth greet. ran away
about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and collided with telegraph pole on
Washington avenue near Twenty.
sixth street. breaking its breast and
one fore leg.
Police Officer Ed Moss. who was
nearby. hurried 10 the scene. and see
ING that the animal was permanently
injured, Shot the horse through tho
head
a large crowd of people quickly
gathered on the scene. many of them
being attracted by the report of tho
oiiiccrs revolver. The carcass was
hanicd away soon after the animal
was Killed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
The Secret of sexine pills.

ihcre isn't any. Their wonderful
enccts are simply the result of sci
en.ihc combination of the best rene.
Gies mat arc known In medicine for
'ne "hbuiiding and rejuvcnating Of
'iiY"' weak and worn men and wom-
eh rhey act on the Hood In such
a manner that the user is soon i'm
puYu with new life and hope and
naPpincss. Price 81 box; six boxes
Sod luly guaranteed. on the money.
oaok plan. For sale by an druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
Social Personal

Miss Ora Lee Hamilton. daughter os
| Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Nj. Hamilton. and Mr.
Louis Philip liargravc, Of Booker. Va.
were married yesterday afternoon at
1870 o'clock at the home OF the brides
parents. 100 Thirty fourth street. The
| ceremony was performed by Rev. -.
Asbury Christian. pastor of Trinity
Methodist church, in the presence o..
quite large party OF relatives and
friends of the young couple.
The parlor was beautifully dccora-
ted in pink and green. the scheme be-
ing carried ont with ported plants and
candlabra. The bride carrying
bride roses and attircd In handsome
blue travelling gown. with nat and
gloves to match. entered the room
with her father, by whom she was
given away. Miss Virginia Hamil
| ton, sister of the bride. was maid OF
honor. She wore light blue nous
seine over taffeta, and carried pinl.
carnations.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom went To Old Point. where
they boardcd the steamer for Wash.
ington. After Il tour through tho
North they will be at home TO thci.
friends ut Booker. Va.
Mrs. a. Reinach, of Petersburg ia
the guest of Mrs. Manus Meyers. ON
Chestnut avenue.
Mrs. w C. Young has returned
from a visit TO her sister, Mrs. w. II.
l..
Miss lone Fitchcit, Of the Eastern
shore. has returned home after visit
10 Captain and Mrs. ]. e. Boggs. in
this city.
Miss Lille Rayfcld, of Albemarlc
county. left yesterday for her home
alter visit 10 the Misses Nelson on
Huntington avenue.
Miss Lorraine Hamilton. Of Wash.
inston. ID. c. who has been inc ruest
iof her cousins. the Misses Davis nm
I twenty eighth street. has returned
home. "''
MISS Marian Rausch has returned
nome from North Carolina where sbn
spent month with relatives.
Miss Mary Stewart has returned
rom visit to Norfolk and Ports
mouth.
Mrs. Manus Meyers entertained the
wednesday Social Club at her homo
on Chestnut avenue yesterday after
MISS Margaret Waterman has GONG
10 i-yhchburG to spend a month With
relatives.
AIR and Mrs. A. G. Harwood OF
Grove are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S G.
Harwood, 23l Forty.ninth street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
POSSE OF NEGROES WANT
TO LYNCH WIFE SLAYER
Chasing Him Through the Woods and
If They Catch Him There win
be Lynchng.

AUGUSTA. GA. March 25-.A
Chronicle special from Granite min
GA. says; a posse OF negroes arc
chasing Porter Cooper near hero with
me determination of lynchine him for
killing his wife
Monday night Cooper is said 10 havo
uiSmcmbered the body. carried tho
parts into the woods and buried them
after which he burned the house Ia
hide the evidence of his crime.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
Rev. J. II. Wyse Dies in stanton.

STAUNTON. March 25--Rcv. John
II. Wysc died this morning after a
brief Illness of pneumonia. lie. was
a native of Lexington county. S. C.
MI. Wyse was pastor of Mount Ia
nor Lutheran church. He is survived
Dy his widow. who was Miss Hen.
ne lite. Of Marion. Va. and scyen
ch''iron, also one sister Mrs. George
1rccn. OF Marion. S. c.. and one
brother II. f. Wysc, of WI ceiling, w.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26
by Miss Palmer"

by Miss Palmer"
As the advance sale for this at
traction has been very heavy. manager
Booker requests that all patrons hav-
ing tickets laid aside call for them no,
later than 6 O'Clock this evening
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26

Greatest spring tonic. drives out al,
IMPURITIES. Mako tho blood rich.
rms yom with warm, iinglm. lifc.
Mos,, reliable spripg regulator. Thal ,
ioi'is'cr's Rocky Mountain Tca mo
Iea or Tablcts.-J. c. Gorsuch &: c5m.
pany.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26

|: coaxes back that well feeling.
hca'thy look. puts the sap of life in
YOUR system, protects YOU from dis
case HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Ten
mas no equal as a spring tonic for tho
whole family 75c. Tea or Tablets. ]
G. Gorsuch G. Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26

Have Your prescriptions filled by n
graduate OF pharmacy. Aliens Drug
store. Patents at cut rate. 3.22-Im
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26

Dead men deny no scandals abou,
Themselves
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-26

a girls face is hcr fortune If she
Is able to land millionaire.