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Daily picayune., 1908-08-24
JOUR EXCHANGES
 OVER THE STATE
interesting Items Culled From the Papers of
 Nearby Towns.
SUCCESSFUL MEETING.

The revival meeting at the Ok olona Christian church closed
 last Thursday night.
 If had been in progress two
 veeks. and in point of reclama- ,;on confessions and baptisms, f is q record breaker, within a neriod of twenty years, for Oko- Iona Eld. Percy G. Cross, of San Antonio, Texas, who has done ! the preaching, has done his work ably and well, while Elder All hands, the beloved pastor, has been earnest and untiring in his lsbors for the success of this great meeting.
 Asevidence of the far reaching effect of his wonderful preaching l is only necessary to mention ] the fact that it touched the hearts ! of all, regardless of age, those
 who were baptised ranging in
 age from little boys and girls to
 young men and women, sturdy
 fathers and mothers and white
 haired grand fathers and grand
 mothers.
 Such a meeting can but result | in a great blessing to our con-
 munity, and Eld. Cross will car Y with him back to his far away Texas home, h e everlasting
 gratitude of many a happy soul
 made glad because of his coming -0kolona Messenger.
 For sale or trade-A lot of
Daily picayune., 1908-08-24

STRAYED-A A small light colored Jersey COW. w. J. White will pay for her return or infor- nation leading thereto.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-24

For sale or trade-A lot of fine Bermuda hay. P. T. Phill- ps. Emmet, R. F. D. 2.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
AMERICUS Is GOING TO
SEND A DELEGATION
State Convention of Sun
day School.

The Americus Sunday Schools will
send a representative delegation to
the State Sunday School Convention,
which assemblies at Athens on We'd
nesday, 22nd, lasting three days.
The Sunday schools in all parts of
the state are naming their delegates
to the convention, and those schools
in Americus which have not gone to
this already, are urged by President
George Hams who is anxious to see
a full representation of the Sunday
schools of the State.
The Sunday school is doing a great
work in Georgia, says President Hains,
of the state association.
There is much yet to be done, and
there is no work that should appeal
more forcibly to the good people of
the state In his farewell address the
Father of His Country declared "The
perpetuity of this government will de-
pend upon the moral and religious
training of the YOUTH and no other
agency is doing SO much to meet this
requirement.
But in spite of all that has been
done, IN Georgia. there are nearly 300,-
900 children who are not in the
Sunday schools.
Many of them have no Sunday
school available for their attendance.
The state Sunday School association
is not only seeking the cooperation
and organization of existing schools
in the state, but is undertaking the
missionary work of planting schools
in those sections where none exist.
"Another great advance in Sunday
school work is being made in reach
ing grown people. Heretofore, the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
GO. COURT IN
SESSION THIS WEEK
Civil Suits Tried, Criminal
Docket Opened Today.

Superior Court for Webster county
is in session at Preston this week,
Judge z. A. Littlejohn presiding. A
number of Americus attorneys are at
tending the session, which began Mon
day. Lawyers, witnesses and parties
to suits are in attendance in the US
ual numbers from Webster and con-
tiguous counties, including Solicitor
Frank Hooper,
The following cases were heard yes
terday and Monday:
Solomon j. Harold, adm. for Ethel
B. Caruthers ct al, vs. the American
Bonding Co., judgment for $4,000.
Harold VS.. Beachman, possession of
land, awarded to defendant.
Larry Vann VS.. w. A Johnson and
j. B. Skipped, damages for assault and
battery, dismissed, prosecutor absent.
Bank of Southwestern Georgia VS..
Mrs. Ada Whaley and w. P. lowers,
security, judgment for plaintiff.
j. w. Wooten VS.. r. B. Roberts, en-
dorser, judgment for plaintiff.
L. j. Johnson VS.. Jacob Daniel, dis
possessory suit, pending.
The criminal docket will be taken
up this morning. A number of misde-
meanor cases are set for a hearing
but no case of Importance.
The presentments Of the Grand Jury
will be read Friday On yesterday
that body visited the county Jail. Fore
man Kagley is presiding over the de-
liberations of the Grand Jury in fine
style and the business is being handl-
ed with dispatch and vigor
The crowds are being entertained
at the Bell House in the usual good
style for which the place is famous
The meals are triumphs of the culin-
ary art and under the direct supervis-
ion of Mrs. Bell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
LIVED IN 3 COUNTIES
WITHOUT MOVING

DR.. w. w. Simmons, whose home is
at Weston, has the distinction of hav-
i1o lived in three counties of Georgia
without once moving his place of res
idence. He has lived on the same
farm for more than forty years. He
was first living in Stewart county
when the legislature cut off a large
slice to make into a new county. The
bill was reported favorably somewhat
unexpectedly to the member of the
Legislature from that county, and
when suddenly asked for a name he
gave ''Kinchafoonee," the name of a
creek near Preston. Accordingly this
name was adopted
The name did not prove popular,
so when the next legislature met it
was changed to Webster, which it has
remained to this day.
DR.. Simmons has been subscriber
to the Times-Recorder ever since the
paper has been published, as has al
so Mr.. j. Ja Dickson, who lives a few
miles from Preston. Mr. Dickson in
fact subscribed before the paper was
started.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
NO SPECIAL TO LESLIE
AND CROWD is SMALL
Speakers in joint Debate
Last Night.

The legislative candidates, Messrs.
Sheppard, Griffin and Williams, met in
joint debate for the second time last
night, Leslie being the arena of the
oratorical gladiators. The exercises
were held in the school house there
and doubtless large audience enjoy
ed the efforts of the speakers. Many
went down from Americus aboard the
regular 5:15 afternoon train and re-
turned shortly before 1 o'clock this
morning, a rather trying trip. Had
a special train been operated at
more reasonable hours the attendance
from town would have been very
much greater. This debate will pro-
bably close the series, as election day
is Just one week in the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
GUESS AT CENSUS AND
WIN PRIZE AS WELL
TimeS-ReCOrder Will Re-
Cieve GueSSeS.

The Times-Recorder wants to know
the population of Americus, according
to the census now being taken, and
will give the paper free of charge for
one year to the person who makes the
best guess.
Now put on your guessing cap and
get into the game.
Guess the total, or as near it as
possible, according to the figures of
Census Enumerator w. P. Persons,
and win the prize.
1t costs not a penny to try it; no
coupon; only a guess.
And the one guessing nearest the
correct total will receive the daily
Times-Recorder free for a year
1t will be three weeks, or longer,
ere the count is completed, and it
is a very safe proposition to estimate
the total at 10000 or a little more.
But use your own judgment and guess
as you like.
The guessing contest is open for
ten days only, and will close at D.
m., on Friday, 18th.
The contest is open to everyone,
whether or not a resident of Ameri-
Gus, or a subscriber. All Will have
the privilege of guessing.
Only one guess will be allowed a
person, and all guesses, to be consid-
cred, must be in writing. Seal your
guess, and either bring or mail it to
the Times Recorder, marking the
envelope Census Guess"
These guesses, all sealed, will be
kept under lock and key, and when
the census taking is completed and
the result announced, the guesses
will be opened and the name of the
winner announced
Now get to guessing and win a Sc
paper free of all charge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
SPEAKERS Ar TO.
MORROW'S BANQUET
Those to Address Board of
Trade and Guests.

Arrangements have been made for
one hundred and fifty guests at the
second annual dinner of the Americus
Board of Trade tomorrow night.
The dinner will be served in the
City Hall building, by the ladies of
the Hospital Association.
1t is not known exactly what Ameri-
Gus business men and ladies will at
tend. A few seats are still to be dis
posed of. Those desiring to attend the
dinner can secure tickets at either
of the drug stores today or tomorrow
morning. 1t will not be possible to
sell tickets on the night of the dinner
as arrangements will be made only
for those with whom tickets have been
placed in advance.
The affair promises to be an ex-
ceedingly enjoyable one The menu
is as follows:
Iced Grape Fruit Maraschino Cherries
Canape Assorti.
Roast Turkey a la Americus.
Pickles, Celery.
New Green Peas in Timbals Lettuce
Waldorf Salad Mayonnaise Dressing
Cheese Straws Piment Sandwiches
Hot Buttered Rolls
Silver Spray Water
Harlequin Sandwiches
Plstache Parfait Ice Cream
Angel Food Cake
Roquefort Cheese, Coffee,
Toasted Crackers.
Sparkling Roman Punch.
The speaking for the evening will
be as follows:
Col. F. A. Hooper, jokemaster
Mr.. Lee Allen, President of Americus
Board of Trade, "The Board of Trade
of Americus."
Hon. L. A. Chappell, of Columbus,
Team Work in Municipal Develop
ment"
Col. J. E. Shipp, of Americus, "What
the Young Men Can Do for a City"
G. A. Nisbet, Esq, of Americus,
What thet Older Men Can do for a
City"
Mr. A. N. Walker, of Philadelphia.
"The South's Development"
Judge H. A Littlejohn, of Americus
Law and Order"
Hon. E. A. Cults of Savannah, (topic
to be announced
Hon. w. A Dodscon, of Americus.
THE Future of Americus"
Mr.. John "a. Betjeman, Secretary AL
bany BusinesS League, "Obstacles in
the Way of a Board of Trade, and How
to Get Around Them"
Mr. Hollis Fort, of Americus, 'The
Ladies'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
SPIRITED DEBATE
AT SUMTER CITY
Good Support Promised
Candidate Brown.

SUMTER, GA, April 7-(Special)
Mr.. K. NJ. Mcdonald, one of Sum
ter's most popular citizens, went to
Americus Friday on business.
Mr.. Angis Markette returned from
Macon Monday.
Mr.. r. NJ. Ansley of this city, spent
Saturday in Americus, on business.
Two popular young men of this
place, Mr.. Carlton Rodgers and Mr.
Fred Markette, who are attending the
Agricultural College at Americus,
spent Sunday here.
Prof j. T. Price went to Americus
Saturday, returning Sunday after
noon
Master Bernard Decker, a popular
youth of Sumter was a visitor to
Americus Saturday
A spirited debate was held at the
school house Friday evening, quite a
large number attending. The subject
that called forth eloquent speeches
was: WAS it right to drive the In
dians back" Those on the affirmative
side were Miss Ruth Webb, Master
John Mcdonald, and Prof. J. Price;
Negative, Master Kenneth Mcdonald,
and Mr.. James H. Rodgers. The
speeches were exceptionally good, and
the debate was highly enjoyed by the
audience. A jury of ten judges re-
turned a verdict for the negative side.
The race for Governor is being
closely watched, and it is a known
fact that Mr.. Joseph NJ. Brown will
receive a pretty good support from
number of the voters here.
Monday evening at five o'clock the
grim -Death-entered the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Grant,
taking away the bright little son of
two and a half years. The little fell
low was APPARENTLY we'll until Sunday
evening, when he was taken with
congestion of the brain and lungs. At
five o'clock Monda yevening, he pass
ed away. Burial services were held
at the cemetery by Rev. R. H. Jen-
nings, at four o'clock Tuesday even
ing The parents and relatives have
the sympathy of many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
CAMP HAS NAMED FULL
LIST OF OFFICERS
Com. Davenport is HOnOred
Again.

Camp Sumter 642, United Confeder-
ate Veterans, met Tuesday in monthly
session and with full attendance of
the old heroes of the sixties. This
was the date of annual election of
officers for the camp, and without eX-
ception the entire corps were again
elected for another year. Command
er H. T. Davenport thus enters upon
his eighth year in that capacity, a
position which, inspired by zeal and
loyal love for the veterans, he fills
with exceptional ability. Under his
very able administration the camp
membership has increased to more
than two hundred, where it now is,
despite the fact that twenty-four of
the old comrades have passed away
within two years alone. The ranks
are growing thinner, but the spirit of
patriotism burns as brightly today as
during the sixties, when they fought
for Southern rights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
FARMERS OF UNION IN
MEETING IN AMERICUS

The regular monthly meeting of the
Farmers Union, of Sumter county,
was held at the city hall here Tuesday
morning, President Jarrett j. Wilson
presiding. Owing to misunderstand-
inc regarding the date of meeting the
attendance was not as large as it
otherwise might have been, although
many of the representative farmers of
sumter were present. The topic dis
cussed was the condition of the farm
ers generally, and the advisability of
planting more corn and food crops
and less cotton. The Union will in
sist upon this course, deeming 1t the
wisest for the farmers. There are six
local unions and one Central union
in Sumter, with large memberships.
The Central Union meets in Amerlcus
the first Tuesday in each month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08

Sunday school has been regarded by
many as a very good thing for small
children, but when they get older they
usually drifted away.
Now especial effort is being made
not only among young men and wo-
men with organized classes, but
audlts of mature years are being en-
rolled and finding rich enjoyment in
cooperating in the Sunday school
work. Men and women are lending
their endeavors to this work, and the
influence of the Sunday school is
widening and Frightening year by
year
Organization, cooperation, and
the training of teachers for better
work in the Sunday school are the
watch-wOrds of the hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
COUNCIL is GOING TO
WORK FOR LIBRARY
AmeriCuS Will Get Carne-
gle Building.

That Americus will succeed in the
effort to get a Carnegie Library there
is every reason to believe, and mem
bers of the city council and those
citizens interested in the proposition
are working Zealously to that end
The city council, a week or ten days
ago was asked for detailed informa-
ton relative to the property returns
of Americusas made during period
of years, evidencing the commercial
growth of the city This informa-
ton will be forwarded as soon as it
can be had, together with any other
information desired concerning Amer
icus. With a beautiful building site
contributed, and with all local influen-
ces working harmoniously to the ac-
quirement of this splendid institution
there is every reason for believing
that Americus will get the $4,000 Ii
brary, so much needed and desired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
LOSS IS SUSTAINED IN
HOLDING OF COTTON
About 5000 Bales in Ware
houses Here.

With three thousand bales cotton
still held in Americus warehouses,
awaiting the advance in price which
comes not, the man behind the bale
has sustained already a very consid-
cradle loss, and the end is not yet.
Hoping that prices would advance with
the spring, the factors and farmers
owning this large amount of cotton
have held on grimly, but only to see
values continue to decline. One lot
of 200 bales, held by a Sumter county
farmer was offered yesterday. Ten
cents is about the top-notch price Of
fered for the best grades, and several
local authorities express the belief
that the market will go lower. Factor
les are stocked up on manufactured
goods, for which there is little demand
at present, owing to the general bust
ness depression in Georgia and else
where.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
MR.. JAS. @. BOONE'S
SONG RECITAL
Evening of Rare Pleasure
to Music Lovers.

The song recital of Mr. James o.
Boone, at Miss Bells pianeforte
school, last night, proved one of the
most delightful musical entertain
ments of the season.
Mr.. Boone, who has sung in Ameri-
Gus before to appreciative audiences,
was greeted by many of the music low
ers of the city. His voice was at it's
best and each number of the varid and
extensive program was rendered with
the faultlessness of an artist to whose
natural fine vocal qualities has been
added thorough training under mas
terS and the experience of years of
public singing. To those with musi-
cal culture, and as we'll to those with
out musical education, the evening
was one of rare pleasure. Miss Bell
deserves public commendation for
her efforts in the direction of concerts
intended to promote the musical cul-
ture of the city. The appreciation of
music of high quality, vocal and
instrumental, is steadily broadening
here and with every season such con-
certs as that of last night are looked
forward to with increasing interest.
The program of the evening was
as follows:
PART /.
Oh Fair, oh Sweet and Holy ;. =. -.
=. :. :. :. :. :. Otto Cantor
My Hearts in the Highlands :. :. :.
-. =. :. ;. Helen Hopekick
Madcap Marjorie :. :. :. :. Norton
Where Blossoms Grow ..1.. :. :. :.
=. :. ;. Gertrude Sans Souci
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes
Slumber Song .. =. :. Gerrett Smith
Just Her Way :. =. :. :. :. Aitken
Trust in the Lord !. :. ). Handel
The Penitent :. . :. Van de Water
PART II.
Recitativo and Romanza !. :. Braga
His Favorite Flower :. .. Lowitz
The Hawthorne Wins the Damask
Rose :. :. FO0te
The Hills O Skye :. :. :. :. Harris
The Three Green Bonnets ). j.
d. Hardlelot
oWeeCHedFJ .... LyneS
The Temple Bells
III wake :. Hope
My Dreams :. :. :. :. :. Tosti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
START MADE TODAY ON
COUNT IN THE COUNTY
School Census of Sumter
Will be Taken.

The seven census enumeratOrs who
are to take the school census of Sum
ter county, outside the city of Ameri-
Gus, which is counted separately, will
begin their work this morning. Each
enumerator has one to two districts,
and will count all those of school
age, six to eighteen years In the
Plains district G.. L. Walters will
serve in place of John Hitler, who
was first appointed, as Mr.. Hitler
is unable to undertake the work The
necessary papers were given out yes
terday by Supt. Moore, and it is ex-
pected that the census will show
5000 to $500 children of school age
in the country districts. The city
school census is being taken al
ready and will show 2,7O0 or $500 in
the city, a total of $500 or 5000 for
the entire county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
THE STACK is HIGHEST
ONE IN THE STATE
Is Taller Than the Water
Tower.

The smokestack which will tower
above the power plant of the Ameri-
Gus Railway and Light Co., will be
among the largest in the state, and
represents a cost of several thou
sand dollars in itself. The big fun
mel is of steel, nearly six feet in
diameter, and will tower $50 feet
above the building. 1t will be fifteen
feet taller than the big water tower
next the city hall, which is 135 feet
from the pavement to the top. The
steel stack is SO large that a pony
phaeton could be driven through it's
entire length, and an electric light
upon the top of its could be seen many
miles away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
SCHOOL AT AMERICUS
BEST IN GEORGIA
Progress at Third District
College.

While number of the District Ag-
ricultural and mechanical Schools
have not yet been opened, among them
Sparta and Barnesville, schools that
were expected to take the lead, among
those that have opened, the Third
district school from all reliable re-
ports, easily takes the lead The
whole State points to the school locat-
ed at Americus, as an example of as
surance that the establishment of
these schools was no mistake
The Third District School is at
tracing the attention of people from
out Of the State
A gentleman of means living in
Alabama who says, 81 wish to educate
my boys in your agricultural school, -
has written Superintendent Collum
asking for information relative to
agricultural conditions near Ameri-
Gus. Such inquiries are being fire.
Quently made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
BANKERS ARE GOING TO
MEETING IN ALBANY
AmeriCus Will be Repre-
Sented There.

Americus banks will be represented
today at the convention of Group Four
of the Georgia Bankers Association
which assemblies at Albany Mr.. G.
NJ Council will represent the Planters
Messrs. M. M. Lowrey and Crawford
Wheatley the Americus National, Mr..
NJ. N. Dudley the Bank of Southwes-
tern Georgia and Mr. Frank Sheffield
the Bank of Commerce. Many subjects
of interest and Importance pertaining
to banking will be discussed while
the social features will prove de-
lightful part of the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
INTEREST is GREAT IN
THE DAILY SERVICES
Conducted at FurIOw Lawn
Baptist.

The Revival meeting which was
begun Sunday last at Furlow Lawn
Baptist is developing unusual inter-
est. Rev. L. E. Barton who is doing
the preaching is a nan of eloquence
and power, and Re- G. M. Gordon, the
singer has an unUe daily fine voice and
his solos are delighting the people
greatly. Large congregations are
present at each service, and a mum.
Der Of persons have already united
with the church. Services are held
daily at 400 and 1880 p. m., and ev-
erybody is cordially invited to attend
and take part in the good work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
SEABOARD TO BUILD A
TRACK AT PEACH FARM

The Seaboard Railway has complied
with the request of Mr.. w. J. Josey
for a private track at his big peach
orchard one mile west of Americus,
and orders have been given for put
ting in the siding for the convenient
loading of cars. Mr.. Josey will ship
at least thirty carloads peaches and
ten or twelve carloads canteloupes
this season, and even this yield will
be largely increased another season,
if the crop is a good one
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
ASK PUBLIC TO FINISH
BUYING BEFORE NIGHT

Americus grocers would appreciate
a little more consideration at the
hands of their patrons as regards the
purchasing of groceries earlier in the
day Not a few delay this until night,
thus requiring the sending of delivery
boys at a late hour and holding the
tired clerks at the store unnecessarily
Have some consideration for other
people and make your purchases at a
seasonable hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
MIR. r.. A. KING CAN HARDLY
LAST ANOTHER DAY

News yesterday from the bedside of
Mr.. r. A. King, who was hurt in
runaway near Preston recently, was
to the effect that he could hardly sur
vive for another twenty-four hours.
him, stated on his return that Mr..
King was suffering from pneumonia
as we'll as from injuries received in
being hurled against tree in the
runaway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-08
commencement Exercises

The commencement exercises will
include Sunday the oath, of May
Already the program is being arrang-
ed 1t is possible that Rev. I. P. I'll
son of Millen, Ga, a former pupil OF
Superintendent Collum will preach
the commencement sermon.
Many earnest boys, boys with a
purpose, are already asking to enter
next term. The school can be easily
filled to overfowing. The greatest
care will be exercised in admitting
pupils.