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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
SUPPOSED GHOST CAUGHT
IN SCHOOL BELFRY

New York, Dec. 2S-A supposed
the high school building in German
Valley, N. j., for several weeks, caus-
ing much excitement in the little
hamlet, has been laid.
During the past month citizens out
late at night have seen a strange man
who always carried a suit case and
wore a cap pulled down over his eyes
He was known as 'the mystery
Lights were seen in the school build
ing at a late hour and some people
declared they had seen a figure in
white fitting back and forth.
Automobiles without lights have
been seen in front of the school
The affair was explained through an
accident While Charles Watson was
ringing the bell for recess Friday
it was turned over. Watson and an
other high school student climbed
through trapdoor in the cellar tc
the bellfry They mounted ladder
to the top door, but the latter was
held down and they could not open
it. Watson and his companion look
ed through the bell rope hole and
say a man standing on the trapdoor
The boys were frightened and hurried
to tell the principal, who kept watch
till the village constable arrived.
The constable arrested the man who
confessed to having played the ghost
upon sundry occasions. Upon his
person was found a bunch of keys, q
n number. In the bellfry were five
suit cases, containing new clothing
of every description.
There were a mattress, pillows
beefsteak, milk, tea, and coffee, pipes
tobacco, toilet articles, fountain pen
and some novels. In a ventilatins
flue were found a gold watch, load
ed revolver, and more clothing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
The British Protested
(The Argona.ut


The American in the corner of the
non-smoking first-class carriage in
sisted in lighting his cigar. The in
dignant Britisher in the other corn
err protested, but in vain. At the
next station he hailed the guard with
hostile intent. but the placid Ameri-
can was too quick for him.
Guard" he drawled, q think you
will find that this gentleman is travel
ing with a third-class ticket on him!''
Investigation proved him to be
right, and the indignant Britisher
was elected. A spectator of the little
scene asked the triumphant American
how he knew about that ticket
well" explained the imperturb-
able stranger, lit was sticking out oil
his pocket, and | saw it was the same
color as mine"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

Americas will have fewer empty
stores when the new year dawns this
week than ever before at this date
quite pleasant reflection.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

The holiday travel this way seems
to keep up all right, as trains reach
ing Americas are crowded. and pas
sengers oftime standing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Trim. But ons Worth
Up to 75c 10c Doz.

Persian buttons, Crochet buttons
Tailored buttons, Metal buttons, all
colors, all sizes. We mean to close
out all we have if possible Monday
the regular selling price of these but
tons range from 25c to 75c dozen, but
to close the lot with a rush we are
going to put the whole lot in a big
box and offer your choice here Mon
day and Tuesday at per dozen Toe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Duncan Mercantile Co.
is YOUR
MONEY
INVESs
WELL. ?!

Next to having money, the most
important thing Is how to take care
of it-how best to invest IT,
A Banking Institution OF this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of I'm
ance-but can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

The new board of county commits
sioners will have their first meeting
Monday next, the first of the new
year, and proceed to business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Bound to Keep It Going.

New Orleans Tines Democrat
Senator Foraker want the Presi-
dent to furnish additional informa-
ton regarding the Brownsville out
rage. Possibly the Senator merely
wants to turn over complete record
of the case to his successor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

The black brother, with whole
week for loafing will flock to town
this week, price sardines and near
beer, and otherwise enjoy himself
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
LISTEN. FARMERS

Now is the time to get a good
stalk cutter. The Famous l Excel
Cutter chops the stalks and ploughs
the ground Simple, durable and
well made Highest testimonials
from farmers and planters who are
now using them. Sold and guaran-
teed by The Huntington
Co., Americas, Ga, 20-15t-d-2tw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
More Silkwaist Patterns
for csc

Monday morning promptly at s
o'clock We will place on sale another
lot of silk waist patterns to be sold at
about one half their value We have
every color except black, we sold
over one hundred and forty in one
day last week. Remember that the
best bargains go first. Price for the
pattern . .95c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
36 Inch Linen Lawn
&c Yard

For Monday and Tuesdays selling
we win place on sale a lot of ten
pieces linen lawn that measures full
sc inches wide and a good sheer quail
ity. Not more than 20 yards will be
sold to one buyer at the price here
for Monday and Tuesday, yard 22c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Holiday Excurs.
ion Rates
SedbOard Air Line Railway

The SEABOARD AIR LINE RAIL-
WAY will sell excursion tickets ac-
count of Christmas and New Year
Holidays from and to all stations on
its lines; also from coupon stations
to points on connection lines in the
Southeast, on Dec. IS, 10, %, "a, 25,
80, 81, and Jany 1st, good to return
until AMY 9Th, 1909 Get full infor-
nation from nearest Seaboard Ticket
Agent. 15-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
FOUND DOLLAR LOST
FOR FIFTEEN YEARS

New York, Dec. 28-Capt William
Randall has identified a silver dollar
bearing the date of 1900, found re-
Gently in the surf at Eastpoint, N
Y, by life-saver, as one he lost
when his schooner was wrecked fif-
teen years ago.
The vessel stranded off Smiths
Point, and was a complete wreck,
Capt Randall losing all his possess
sions. He learned of the finding of
the coin through a newspaper no.
tice, and paid the fortunate finder a
tidy sum for its recovery. Capt Ran
dali offers 500 reward for the re-
turn of gold watch or the cases
which he lost at the same time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Mems Half Hose 8 1-3c
Pair

Monday and Tuesday we will offer
one case of mems fine ribbed half
hose, high spliced heels and toes, in
blacks or tan, the grade that usually
sells for 19c, here for Monday and
Tuesday and in lots of six pairs, no
more or no less to one customer. per
pair . S 1-3c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
The "pure food law, is desie

He "pure fO0d law" IS designed
by the Government to protect the
public from injurious ingredients in
both foods and drugs. 1t is benefi-
cial both to the public and to the
conscientious manufacturer Ely's
Cream Balm, a successful remedy for
cold in the head, nasal catarrh, hay
fever, ETC., containing no injurious
drugs, meets fully the requirements
of the new law. and that fact is
prominently stated on every pack
age. 1t contains none of the injur-
ious drugs which are required by the
law to be mentioned on the label
Hence you can use it safely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

Excited Caller Cat police station -
Il had my pocket picked on tn estreet
cars just now!"
Desk Sergeant-"Well, if you had
it done what are you coming here to
kick about?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
soFTNEss OF sEALsKIN.
Is RivaIed by Human Hair Where
nnudruR IL Era6Icatad

Is RivR1ed by Human Hair Where
DandruR Is Eradicated.
sealskin is admired the world over for
its softness and glossiness; and yet the
human hair Is equally as soft and glossy
when healthy; and the radical cause of all
hair trouble is dandruff which is caused
by pestiferous parasite that saps the
vitality of the hair at its root Newbro's
Herpicide is the only preparation that Is
fatal to the dandruff germ. without dan
druff there is no falling hair, but a lux
uriant growth of glossy. soft hair is GER
tain. Securing the scalp won't cure dan
druff. XIII the dandruff germ. Thous-
ands of women owe their beautiful suits
Of hair to Newbro's Herpicide Sold by
leading druggists Send 10c in stamps
to The Herpicide Co.. Detroit, Mich.
Two sizes. SOC and 81 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
DIR. j. W. ELLIOTT,
OsteOpathic Physician

Graduate of the American School of
Osteopathy under Dr. A. T. Still.
founder of the Science, will be in
Americas, Monday, Jan. 4th and
Thursday, 9TH. Diseases of women
and children only.
Office Windsor Hotel.
Lady always in attendance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Help He GreatIey Needs,

St Louis Republic.
Colonel Bill Mcdonald, Texas Ran
ger, is in Washington to explain the
Brownsville affair to the President.
The President will doubtless welcome
any assistance of the kind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Notice

This is to inform the public that
1 have sold my Transfer Line to Mrs.
Maude Smith. Approaching the pat
ronage of the people of Americas in
the past, l bespeak for Mrs. Smith
a continuance of the same.
24-6t-pd T. E. MITCHELL:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Amoskeag Ginghams 5
Cents 7 ard.

One case Amoskeag Staple Cling
hams fun line, all size checks in all
colors. The grade that sold last year
for 1ec. here for Monday and Tuesday
at vard o.. or. &c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Jim is There to Stay.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
It is announced from Augusta that
Secretary Wilson will stay in the
Cabinet For permanency, the Wash
ington monument has very little on
Mr.. Wilson.
BRYAN FAVORS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Who Gets the Button
augusta Chronicle,)

If Americas puts on that proposed
$1,000 city tax for selling bananas
there will soon be one rich Greek in
that city, and the citizens will have
made him rich in the excess price
they paid for their bananas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

Supt. Smith had his entire force
employed yesterday removing the
debris of the holiday trade from the
streets, thus making them clean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up At
Random.

An occasional dynamite cracker
exploding mysteriously, keeps the po-
lice upon the alert, but the bomb
thrower gets away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Sale of Mems Linen
Collars Soc Doz.

Three hundred dozen mems all lin
en- collars, in every new style and
guaranteed to be pure line too, here
for Monday and Tuesday, per doz. soc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Plenty of Them Over Here.

Philadelphia Telegraph.
There is no reason why Castro
should have gone to Europe to buy
rifles and battle ships. He could have
got just what he wanted in the toy
department of any of the big stores
in tbic pitv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Ladies' All Linen Hand
kerchie4s q for 81

Fifty dozen ladies all linen hand
kefehiefs, fqlI regular size and hem
stitched. Equal to the grades sold
for l0c, here for Monday and Tuesday
= Tor . .$1.O0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

Only three more days of the wan
ing year Get ready to write it 1908
and start with a clear record of all OF
your bills paid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Mems 39c Underwear
at 19c

Twenty dozen Mems Heavy Ribbed
Underwear, very elastic, all sizes
made to retail for 39c, here for Mon
DAY and Tuesday at garment 19c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Holiday Excursion
Rates
Via Central of Georgia Ry.

Tickets on sale December IS, 10. %,
"a, 20, 80, 81, 1908, and January 1st,
1909, final return limit January 9Th,
1909. For further information call
on nearest ticket agent. list
J. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
How Could Teddy Have Overlooked 1t

Boston Globe
! Another Presidential precedent is
going to be shattered No President
elect of the United States has ever
made a trip to Panama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Sale of Imperial Long
Cloth

One case Imperial Long Cloth, soft
smooth finish, SO inches wide. Reg
rrgrlv sold for 1212c, here Monday
,rd Tuesday at yard j.. ..S&c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

The owners of The Fair, ST re & I
No. 420 Lamar street were packing up
yesterday and it is stated, will move
back to Savannah
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Worn TO q FRAGILE.

New York World.
Senator Bourne, of Oregon, says
that the office of President is
continuous and terrible strain" We
all feel it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
Doing Pretty Well for an Invalid.

Denver Republican.
Mr.. Pulitzer says he is a chronic
invalid. But then the sick man of
Europe" has been stirring up trouble
these many years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
SPECIAL SALES
For Monday & Tuesday,
December 18th and 10Th.
81, $1.25 and $1.5O Kid Gloves for soc

Money ornng we will place lot of sixty pa
price ask for them They odd pairs course but every
size Id some do 9ts Ieres not pair in the lot that sold
as long they last, per pair FIFTY CENTS - ~ 80
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

Wagons loaded down with farm
supplies left the city yesterday, indi-
eating an early resumption of opera
tions down on the farm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

catlng an early Resumption OF opera
tions down on the farm"
Sumter's coroner has not been
called upon to preside at a single
mullet supper during the holidays,
most unusual record
The black brother, with a whole
week for loafing will flock to town
this week, price sardines and near
beer, and otherwise enjoy himself
Bicycle riders had best look out.
The police are booking all who ride
on pavements, even outside the fire
limits of the city.
1t is said that the hull Of the burned
store at the artesian corner will be
removed to the lot opposite the city
hall and rebuilt.
Tax Collector Small gives notice
that executions will be issued against
those tardy taxpayers who do not
settle up before Saturday night.
The new board of county commits
sioners will have their first meeting
Monday next, the first of the new
year, and proceed to business.
Americas will have fewer empty
stores when the new year dawns this
week than ever before at this date
quite a pleasant reflection
The holiday travel this way seems
to keep up all right, rs trains reach
ing Americas are crowded, and pas
sengers oftime standing.
Now that the holiday rush is ended,
why not get to work paving some of
our wretched sidewalks-for instance,
near The Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29
An Awful Accident to a VAL
liable Dog.

Crease in a mans pants cut a dogs
tail off. The owner of the dog sued
for damages. The Reliable Pressing
Club paid the fine as they put the
crease in his pants. We crease 'em
right Suits cleaned and pressed 75c
to $3.50. Ladies' skirts cleaned and
pressed 75c to $500. Ladies' suits
cleaned and pressed $100 to $3.50.
Suits dyed $780, We will pay express
one way on out-of-towp work
Phone 271. 507 Jackson st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-29

Now that the holiday rush is ended,
why not get to work paving some of
our wretched sidewalks-for instance,
near The Windsor.
The commonwealth., 1908-03-12
YGQ Hay Not iseed il Nov.

Here is q simple homemade mix
ture as given by an eminent author
ity On Kidney diseases, who makes
the statement in a New York daily
newspaper. that Willrelieve almost
any case Of Kidney treble if taken
before the stage Of RTight's disease.
He states that siich Symptoms as
lame back, pain in the side, frequent
desire to urinate, especially at nigh;
painful and disc0loGed urination, are
readily overcome. Here is the recipe;
try IT,: -.s. 81. ..-... '..'
fluid Extract DandeIion, one half
ounce; Compound Aargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsapariila, three
ounces. Take a teaspoonfut after
each meal and at bedtime. III
4 Wesl-lnown druggist here in
town is authority that these ingredi-
ents are all harmless and easily mix
ed at home by shaking well in bot
tie. This mixture has a peculiar
healing and soothing eject upon the
entire Kidney and Urinary structure,
ana often overoolfes theWost forms
of Rheumatism in just little while.
This mixture is said to remove all
blood disorders and cure the Rheu-
nlatis,a by forcing the Kidneys to FL
ter and strain from the blood and
system all uric acid and foul, decom-
posed waste matter, which cause
these Affections. Try it if yop>aren' t
we'll. Save the prescription. :. ..,.
The commonwealth., 1908-03-12
Meeting Of Road Supervisors.

F On Tuesday, March 10, the. road
supervisors Of Scotland Neck, Pal
myra and Roseneath townships held
a meeting in Scotland Neck to con-
slider the proposition of purchasing
a road machine and combining the
funds Of the three townships in inn
proving the public roads. This prop
osition was first suggested by the
supervisors Of Palmyra township,
and the movement for better roads
is the outcome Of that suggestion. =
: There were fifteen road supervis-
>ors present who heard and consider
7ed-the report from q committee pre-
viously appointed to draw up plans
for the work.
4AA4fsteF.-due. and full consideration
of all matters concerning the work,
each township to have an equal vote
in the general preparations for it,
Scotland Neck and Roseneath ac-
cepted the proposition, but Palmyra
asked for some time to consider it,
and. so the next meeting will be held
in Scotland Neck Friday, March
18th. '..''.
It is hoped that at The meeting
Friday there will be unanimous
agreement by al the townships to
unite in the work together. -.>. .,
The object Of this combination Is
to improve the roads at less expense
than they are now worked A.; .-:-.' !.
The commonwealth., 1908-03-12
NOTICE.
SAFE of a Farm Under Mortgage

Under and by virtue of power Of
sale contained in q certain deed in
trust executed by j. A. Carlisle and
wife, Fannie Carlisle, TO Geo. K.
Cannon, Jr., and duly recorded in
Book III at Page 156. Of the Hall
fax County Public Registry, the un-
dersicned will expose to sale to the
highest bidder for cash, in the town
Of Scotland Neck, Halifax county,
n. c., On Saturday, March 21st,
1903, at l O'Clock p. m, on Main
street, in front of the store of the
N. B. Joscy Co., the following de-
scribed tract Of land, viz: A certain
tract Of land lying and being situate
in Roseneath township, Halifax
county, n. c., and more particularly
described and defined as follows:
That tract Of land bounded by the
N. I. Savage lard, the Stamper
land, Josiah Walston, and Asa Worn
mack. and beginning at a pine in
Walston's line, thence NJ "a degrees
". e8 poles to pine, thence N. c2
poles to a pine in branch, Robt.
Cochran's corner, thence Z. S5 poles
to a pine, thence to the first station,
containing GO acres, more or LEES.
Same being further described as the
identical tract of land tnat was con-
veyed by Disco Pittman, Executor.
to Mrs. Jennie Station by deed Of
record in Book 102 p. 1T Of the
Halifax County Public Registry
which said land was by Mrs. Jennie
Station subsequently conveyed to J.
3. Edwards and by him conveyed TO
J. A. Carlisle-reference to all of
which conveyanccs is here made.
Terms of sale: Cash.
This the 18th day Of February,
1903. GRO. Il. CANNON, JR.,
Trustee.
RICHARD G.. ALLSBRooK,
2-27-4t Attorney.
The commonwealth., 1908-03-12
E. 7. Whitehead Company.

Elsewhere in this paper appears 8
dissolution notice Of Z. T. Whitehead
& Company, who have been doing
a drug business here for twenty
years The members OF the old firm
highlT appreciate the liberal patron
age given them by this community.
The drug business Of E.. T. White
head K Company has been widely
known for years as one Of the finest
and, best in the country, and Mr.. E.
7. Whitehead, who has purchased
the entire business, viii spare ne
effort TO maintain the good service
to the public and will even improve
it, if possible PIGS. ,-.....
=. It will be. well both for Mr. White
head and the public If those who
owe the establishment will make set
tlement without Special solicitation
by him. ~. 3. .sn. .'..' ...: 4.
The commonwealth., 1908-03-12
Beware CT GIEimea!S foF CaiaFeh That
.------.-- Contain Ea9CurY ~

as mercury Will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely deranee the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
shc ,iid never be used except on pre-
scriptions from reputable Physicians.
as the damage they will de- Is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Hall Catarrh Cure, man
iactured by T. J. Cheney & Co., Tole
do, O., contains 10 mercury, and is
taken internally, actiD9 directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and made in Toie-
DO, Ohio, by F. j, Cheney & Co. Ies-
taInoniaIs free. Sold by Druggists.
Price, 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The commonwealth., 1908-03-12
improvements il Telephone Exchange.

The local telephone exchange in
Scotland Neck IS being greatly
improved. A new additional switch
board is being put in which viii
greatly improve the capacity and ef-
ficiency Of the exchange. Also q
cable is being placed along Main
street from Mrs. Maria Kitchin's to
DIR. H. I. Clark's, and along Eleventh
street from Main street to Mad
rvs warehouse. The cables are be-
ing placed for the protection OF the
wires from the trees. The force of
experts here is composed Of men
from Georgia, Ohio and other places.
The people will appreciate this ad-
dition to the already good service
rendered here by the Carolina Tele-
phone Co.