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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
AMERICUS IN VIEWS IS
SENT OVER THE EARTH
Thousands of Post Cards
in Mails Here.

The Americus postoffice, no doubt,
handles a larger number of the pop
ular souvenir post cards than any
any city in the state outside the big
five-Atlanta, Savannah, Macon. Au-
gusta and Columbus. And, morever
the fad is growing rather than de-
creasing. Views of Americus' streets,
parks, residences and public buildings
are especially popular, and it is said
that something like 500 of these at
tractively painted postcards are mail
ed here every week The original
views, made by expert photographers,
are sent to Germany, where exper-
fenced artists prepare the cards that
later are sold in Americus stores.
If one will note carefully the work
manship upon the handsomer cards
it will be seen that all the unsightly
poles are eliminated in street scenes,
and shapely trees substituted in
many places, thus greatly enhancing
the beauty of the landscape. A score
Of Americus houses now handle these
attractive cards, and the daily sales
foot up a pretty penny
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14

ability you show this week, in winning
over to your cause the opposition and
in the light of your abandonment of
such punyisms as free silver and mum
icipal ownership, / now believe l err
ed and that it is possible for you to
be elected in November
with a system-owned senate and
republican house your grand personal
ity in the White House for four years
buttressed with the Denver platform
will absolutely guarantee the people
'First---Four years of Rooseveltism.
'Second-Four years of splendid
education in ideal in American
'Third-Four years lime-lighting of
the system, of the robbers who
strut the high ways and stink the by
way of our great country.
'Fourth-and after these four, the
return of Roosevelt to a broader and
more thoroughly plowed field of en-
deavor'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
READY TO PLACE THAT
new PUMP AT STATION
Arrival of Machine ExpeC-
ted Daily.

Americus, within a few days now,
will be on the water wagon proper,
with an abundant supply of the fluid
for all purposes and to spare for while
the new pump, costing $2,550, has not
yet been received at the station its
arrival is expected daily.
This most important adjunct Of the
waterworks plant was shipped from
New York on July 3rd and its arrival
is expected at any time.
With the new pump installed, therell
be plenty of water.
Engineer Poe has completed the
foundations for it at the pumping sta
ton, and certainly during the current
week it will be installed and connect
ed up with the plant. The old pump
now in use will be kept as an auXil-
iary power, quite likely.
The city has suffered considerable
inconvenience this summer for lack of
water, but the supply will soon be
abundant again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
TIGERS ARE LICKED TO
A FINISH BY CHAMP S
Striped Boys Never Reached
Second Base.

In a game which ended in a rout
the Champs put a crimp in the tail
of the Tigers yesterday and sent that
saucy bunch of striped beasts back
to the bushes much the worse for
their first clash with the cham
poems. The Tigers are a plucky set,
and having famed out the Dawson
Dozen, the Plains Pippins, Smithville
Smilers, Leesburg Leopards, Bron-
wood Bruisers and a very punk
bunch from Columbus, they saucily
demanded the scalp of the Champs
Fort for the Tigers pitched a Very
good game, while Bynum for the
Champs three the balls at the batter.
The game was decidedly one-sided,
not one of the Tigers ever clawing
his way as far as second base, while
the Champs, with several of their
best men absent, made a few rounds
of the diamond just for the exercise
afforded. The score was something
like eight to nothing. The game was
a benefit performance for the Hospit-
al, and a goodly amount was realized
therefrOm. In the meanwhile the
crestfallen Tigers will probably chal-
lenge the ChippeWas, or lay low for
that Dawson string again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
CHAMPS GO TODAY FOR
A GAME WITH ALBANY

Today Americus and Albany will
root it out in the fifth battle of the
bats, the game to be played in that
city this afternoon Albany remains
restive under the four defeats al
ready inflicted upon her near" ball
team by the Champs, and in this fifth
meeting of the teams today will put
forth a superhuman effort to score
at least one victory. But the Champs
will cleverly thwart the effort, and
by a magical touch of their willow
wands will transform the into a 5;
that is, they hope to do so, But AL
bany will give them rub for it by
massing together the best talent that
has yet met defeat under her ban
ner 1t is quite probable that Ansley
will pitch the game for the Champs,
in which event we can we'll afford
to sleep peacefully tonight and wait
until tomorrow to get the details by
mail, as the result is written in adj
advance ere the game is played. 1t
is hoped that our hosts, unlike At
lanta, will give us square deal from
the umpire's stand, and all will be
well. Quite a number of Americus
citizens, enthusiastic upon baseball,
will go down today to witness the
game-and root, root, root.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
MISS EVANS HOUSE
PARTY ENTERTAINED
Dance in Evening at Pros
peCt Park.

A merry party of young people
from Plains were the guests OF
Messrs. Mott, Rylander and Bynum
yesterday afternoon and evening
when a dance was given at Prospect
park The young ladies included the
members of a house party of which
Miss Winona Evans is the hostess.
The party was chaperoned by Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Williams. The party
came on the afternoon train, leaving
on the night train for Plains.
In the evening the party was enter
tanned with supper at the Windsor
Later conveyances were secured and
the trip to Prospect Park made. At a
late hour the dancing was concluded
an adjournment being taken to the
Seaboard station.
The following were the members
of the party:
Misses Lillian Maxwell and Gladys
Crawford of lexington; Misses Anne
Bell Harper and Evelyn Duffey, OF
Jonesboro; Miss Lucille Cochran, OF
Barnesville; Miss Williams and Miss
Evans, of Plains.
Messrs. Clarke, Slappey Thinner
man, Sam Wise, Bowman Wise
Moor, Wallace Mott, Walter Rylander
Bynum and Lee Hansford.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
CRATE FACTORY
IN PROSPECT
Board Trade to Consider
New Quarters Tonight.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Trade will be held to-
night
One important subject to come up
is the selection of a permanent Office
for the Board A building on Lamar
street is under consideration, and it
is expected that an effort will be
made to secure it as a permanent
headquarters. Displays will be made
OF manufactured goods and of every
product grown in Sumter county.
Secretary Crockett has been in
communication with men who are
contemplating the establishment of
crate factory in Americuss These
men are expected here the latter part
of this month. A strong effort will
be made to interest these investors.
as such a factory is badly needed to
handle the peach crop.
Such other matters of interest as
may be brought up will be consider
cd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
One third off for cash
on all clothing and odd
pants at Rylander's.
WELCOME TO LODGE Is
GIVEN AT THE CHURCH
Host Witnesses the Opening
Exercises.

The colored Grand Lodge, X. of p
of Georgia is holding it's annual con-
clave in Americus with 1,500 to 1000
delegates in attendance. The open
ing exercises were held last night
at Bethesda Baptist church, where
the visitors were given welcome.
The occasion is one of interest and
Importance among the best colOred
citizens of Americus, who have
thrown open their homes for the
entertainment of their guests.
More than a thousand of these
arrived by the noon trains yesterday
from every part of the state
Bethesda church was filled to it's
capacity last night at the welcoming
exercises, hundreds being unable to
gain admittance.
Many prominent citizens, including
members of the city council, board
of trade and county officials, were
extended invitations to the exer
cises. Col. E. A Nisbet, upon be-
half of Mayor Hawkins delivered the
address of welcome to the city
Response was made by E. w. Sher-
man of Savannah, and others, deliy-
cred in the following order.
Welcome in behalf of Americus col
ored citizens by Rev. j. M. Nabrit, Am
ericus.
Response-by w. T. Reid, D. D. G.
c., Macon.
Welcome in behalf of the Knights
of Americus by DR.. E. J. Brinson.
Response by G. A. Clarke, Grand
Lecturer, Brunswick.
Welcome in behalf of Uniform Rank
by Oscar Maxwell, Americus.
Response by Maj. Fl. S. Stilwell,
Atlanta.
Greeting from Sister Calanthe, by
Mrs. Viola e. Hart, Americus.
Response by Mrs. j. V. Ellis, AL
bany.
Annual Address by G. R. Hutto,
G. V. c., Barnesville.
The grand lodge viii continue in
session for four days, or until all
business is completed. c. d. Cres-
we'll grand chancellor, will preside
at the business sessions.
The grand lodge will assemble at
the Masonic Home, colored, in the
northern part of the city, while the
Court of Calanthe will hold it's busi-
ness sessions at the Americus Insti-
tute, on north Lee street
At this session of the grand
lodge the location of the proposed
home of that body, the cost probab-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
LAWSON FAVORS
BRYAN'S ELECTION

Boston, Mass, July 13-Thomas w.
Lawson has sent long congratula-
tory telegram to VIM. Jennings Bry-
an, pledging him his support and
any reasonable campaign eontribu-
tions.
The unlimited wealth of THE Sys-
TENS" declares Mr. Lawson will be
drawn upon to elect Taft, and he
states that $2,500,0 900 has already been
pledged by Wall street for the same
purpose.
Mr.. Lawson's telegram says:
81 telegraphed you before the
convention | did not believe you could
be elected.
"In the midst of the insult put upon
the American people at Chicago when
they were baked of their desire to
have one man whose honest courage
had been tested and found fawless,
in the light of the unprecedented
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
TWO SPECIAL TRAINS
BRING THE KNIGHTS

Two special trains, one operated by
the Central and the other by the Sea-
board, were run to Americus yester-
day to assist in bringing in the col
ored Pythians The Central's train
came through from Atlanta in charge
of Travelling Passenger Agent Keith
and brought more than four hundred
delegates, arriving here at $3.50 p.
M. The Seaboard's special, in charge
of Travelling Agent Scruggs, arriving
later in the afternoon, bringing about
$50 delegates from Savannah and in
termediate points Another special
will arrive this morning via the Cen
trail Railway, bringing the represen-
tatives from Augusta and cities in
that section of the state. The special
trains yesterday were run through to
Americus without delay or accident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14

ly $4,000, will be determined The
lodges both of Americus and Macon
are putting forth every effort and
hope is expressed that Americas will
win out
The several uniform ranks at
tending this meeting will have
competitive drill on Wednesday af-
ternoon at the baseball park, follow
ed by a banquet at night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
PAYMENT OF VETS Is
SOON TO BE MADE

Sumter.s veterans and widows of
veterans will soon receive their third
quarterly pension. Preparations are
now being made to pay Confederate
Veterans of the state the third in
stallment of their pensions of 1908.
The payment will begin in about ten
DAYS, and the total to be paid will be
about $240,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
RIBBON SALE AT
DUNCAN'S A FEATURE

5000 yards of fine ribbons, includ-
ing fine chiffon taffeta ribbons, to
10 inches wide, will be placed on the
counters at Duncans this morning at
an average price of so cents on the
dollar These ribbons are in white,
black, light blue, pink and the lead
ing shades Another Offering will be
very heavy black taffeta ribbons, not
a yard worth less than 25 cents,
much of it worth double that price
at 19 cents. Call today and see how
cheaply you can buy these ribbons.
The prices are as stated, an average
of half price for the big lot, and the
smaller lot at 19 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
WEDDING ON SUNDAY is
ONE OF INTEREST HERE

At o'clock on Sunday evening, at
the brides home here, Miss Eva
Louise Wimberly and Mr. Theodore G.
Bailey were united in marriage. The
rites were solemnized by Rev. 0. 2.
Gilbert in the presence of rela-
tives and near friends, who united
in extending congratulations and
best wishes to the happy young cou-
pie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
DEATH OF JOS. M'ELROY
KNOWN IN AMERICUS

Information was received in Amer
icus yesterday of the death of Joseph
McElroy, Jr., at his home in Pitts
field, Mass. Mr. McElroy married
Miss Emily Prince, of Americus, who
survives him. Her sister, Mrs. Ethel
Prince Shields, is with her in her be-
reavment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
Please Pay Up Accounts

Mrs NJ r. Elan earnestly requests
all those who are indebted to her to
call and pay their accounts. She will
soon have to start North, to first re-
cuperate her strength, and then pur-
chase her fall and winter stock, and
greatly needs what her friends owe
her to enable her to do So 14-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14

33 1-3 discount on all
summer suits and odd
pants, all new this sum-
mer's goods. We need
room for our fall cloth
ing, therefore put a price
that will move them.
Rylander Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
CLOTHING
PRICES
REDUCED

Between seasons, when Clear
ance Sale time arrives, we always
tempt the buying appetite with un-
usual inducements. Twice year
we hold these Bargain Feasts.
Our Midsummer Function
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14

Some silly-people play with tlre
Just to see if it will burn them.-Chi-
cago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14
$4,000 suits at $4,000,
$500 suits at 1865,
22.5O suits at 1900,
1000 suits at 1885,
1900 suits at 1000,
For the cash at Rylan-
der's.

Even a homely man doesn't look it
after you get used to him.-Chicago
News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-07-14

Every suit in the
house marked down
50 1-3. This means for
cash only.
Rylander Shoe Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
Prescription or onstipstior

Eminent medical authorities agree
that ninty per cent OF their patients
suffer from ailments due to clogged
bowles Constipation
The bowles become clogged with inn
purities and body poisons, causing bill
iousnlss, colds. stomach trouble, head
ache rheumatism, deranged liver and
kidneys, etc.
A Tonic Laxative is prescribed in
nearly every case Those who need A
laxative may use this prescription with
the assurance that no harmful results
will follow its use. 1t has been given
the Public in Tablet form and is known as
Iron-ox Lax-tive Iron-ox Tablets and
are put up in aluminium pocket cases.
The formula is wrapped:around the case
The action of each ingredient is ex
planned, that you may understand why
Laxative lron-oX Tablets are the safest
Laxative to use; they strengthen the
bowels, and digestion, and keep the
liver and kidneys healthy and active
We have secured the selling agency for
Laxative Iron-ox Tablets ard recon-
mend them to our Customers Sold by
Chas Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01

ing this week with her daughter Mrs,
Perrigo
Una DeHart returned home Saturday
from Battle Creek. Her little neics
came with her.
The second spelling contest between
the Pine school and Wright school will
be held az the Wright school house Fri.
day night, April 10th. Box social
after the spelling.
Mrs. Depue of st. Louis, visited her
son. Vim. Vanderbeek and other friends
here last week.
: Mr.. and Mrs PerriRo went to Emer-
son last Sunday.
Gladys Failing, of Emerson, visited
her cousin. Iva Perrigo from Friday
until Sunday.
Mr.. Markam's people have moved
onto the Bert Wells farm west of
this place.
Ethel Markham returned home from
Sickles last Saturday. where she has
been all winter Her cousin came
with her.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Perrigo, of
st. Louis. attended the sale of Mr.
l.. Perrigo last Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01

considered very serious.
The red and blue contest in the
Sunday school closed March 20, the
reds" winning by 1872 points An
other one will be conducted during
the 2nd quarter
Four new members have been added
to the Sumner Rural Telephone Co. i.
making a total of 10.
The Republicans of Ferris township
met at ! O'Clock Thursday after
noon and nominated their township
candidates. They are as follows:
Supervisor Alfred l.. Storms.
Clerk-Samuel Bollinger
Treasurer-Jolly Hare
Highway Com. Eugene Bunce.
The Probibitionists met Friday
afternoon and nominated the follow
ing:
Supervisor-Wm Kirker
Clerk-James Throop
Treasurer-Joseph Klees
Highway Com. Tuck Hare.
1t is thought that the Democratic
party will make no nominations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
GRAIOT HAPPENINGS
WEST ARCADIA.

The Arcadia Farmers Club was roy
ally entertained by Mr.. and Mrs John
Fink March 26. There was a goodIy
number out. All enjoyed bounteous
diner, and fine program. The question
box was also well filed A great
many good things are learned in that
way. We had Elder Griffith from st.
Louis and gave a good talk on local
option for Gratiot county. Naming
of the farms was taken up and acted
on as follows:
George Irish-Shady Side
VIM. Latimer-Orchard Grove
ii. s. Smith-Meadow Gold
Lou Muhn--Larchdale
John Fink--Butternut
Miss Hattie. Parsons-Maple Lawn
Bert Bailey Three Pines
5. w. Peck--Three Naples
Henry Willow Free
Grove Peck-Tenpee
George Oliver-Pine Shade
G. +. Hamline-Bowness.
The Arcadia Farmers Club will be
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Nestle, April
8Oth for dinner Ladies bring your
lap boards. Don't forget the question
box. Program; reading by Mrs J
Murphy; recitation by Mrs Nestle /;
reading, Mrs Hamline; reading, VIM.
L Snider; reading Mrs Stadleberger
Roy Webb who has been in the west
for he last year Is home. visiting his
pare nts. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Webb.
John Sullivan and family and II.
5. smith and family were the guest Of
r. J. Adsms and wife Sunday.
Mrs. d. A. Geddes and Mrs ".
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
BOMB WAS FOR POLICE.
Prematurely ExpIodes, Killing Social
list and Woundinu Thrower

FTematurcly ESplodcs, Killing Social
list and Wounding Thrower.
New York, March 30-An attempt
at speech making, in Union square.
by Socialists, ended disastrously.
The meeting was advertised extensive
~, and large crowd was on hand.
The police we're determined no
speeches should be made and dis
persed the gathering.
Just as one squad of twenty men
were about 10 march back to the sta.
ton, one Socialist. named Silverstein
ignited a bomb. intent on throwing II
at the police. II exploded premature
ly. and Silverstein was seriously hurt
and a companion killed.
Robert Hunter. the noted sociolo-
gist, has declared that he was NOT
only present at tue demonstration thar
ended in the bomb explosion. but that
had opportunity offered, he would
have addressed the crowd I'm defiance
OF police prohibition and so brought
about a test in the court OF the right
OF free speech.
Mr.. Hunters position In the whole
matter was set forth in a statement
over his signature given 10 the press.
The writer deplores the "outrage" of
the bomb and refers to its author az
fanatic, who has injured the cause
OF the unemployed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
FOREST HILL.

Floyd Lake went TO Chelsea last
SATURDAY. returning home the first of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandal are moving TO
their new home in Alma this week
Mr.. Sandal says II is the first time he
has moved in 45 years
O. l.. Pembroke and family are
visiting relatives here in this place
this week
Homer Leonard is home from St.
Louis College for a weeks vacation.
Bert Failing and family. of Emer.
son, attended NJ. L. Perrigo's sale last
Friday.
Mrs. Griffith. of ST. Louis is spend
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
SOUTHEAST FERRIS

Mrs. II. NJ. Lands spent last week
with her sister, Mrs, J. f. Gongwer
of Alma
Maude Reid came home Saturday for
ten dayss vacation.
VIM TerwilIiger and Mrs. Carney are
on the sick list.
Miss Cora Hunt. of Crystal is to
succeed Miss Gaddum as teacher.
Olive Osterhout visited friends IN
Crystal last week.
While mounting horse last Friday.
Clair Ried accidentally fell. receiv-
ing several injuries. none however are
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
Gave Him a pruhhInn.

Escanaba. Mich. March 31-Be-
cause it was claimed that he did not
properly support his family and was
an undesirable citizen. masked vigi-
lantes took James Richie from his
home in the village Of Ford City, near
here, and. after severely horsewhip-
ping him. orstered him 10 leave the
district. Richie has sworn out war.
rants for the arrest Of six members Of
the vigilance committee. whom he
says he recognized.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01

Owosso, Mich. March Slowing
to break in the power house. the
city has been in darkness al night for
several weeks. and the common coun.
Gil has about lost patience with the
Owosso g. Corunna company, which
has the lighting contract. The COM
pany is owned by eastern capitalists,
and. unless something is done at once
to restore lighting efficiency. new COM
panies will be invited to compete for
The business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
SOUTHWEST ARCADIA.

Born to Louis Murwin and wife
March %, son.
Mrs. Frances Howell visited Mrs.
Lucy Yerian, Wedne sday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lois Peacock, of Sum-
ner. and Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Merchant
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Dean Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Forres, of Sum-
ner. visited the latter's parents. Mr..
and Mrs III. Statleburger last Sunday
S. II. Wethereall and family have
moved form Alma onto their farm.
Miss Stell Murwin. of Pewamo, is
spending the week at her biother's
Lois Murwin
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
BEBOwS CORNERS

Gust BELOW spent Sunday with his
father
Hull LinsIey was a guest of Mr.. J.
H. Morford Sunday.
Clayton Cramer spent Sunday with
friends in st. Louis
Messrs. o. J. Wagner and Jess Gil
bret and wives were guests Of 4. NJ.
Wagner Sunday
Mrs. A. II. Mccall is on the sick list
this week
Wedding bells are ringing loud and
clear near these corners
Nate Kidder sawed wood one day
last week.
Mrs. e NJ Wagner and Mrs Chss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01

Fox. of Saginaw, who were visiting
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
III. S. Smith at Meadow Gold have
returned home. -.
Mrs. j. Knoertzer and son, Wilmer,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Irish at Shady Side
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01

Sharp of st. Louis were guests of Mrs.
A. II. Mccall one day last week.
Quite "a number. from this vicinity
attended the local option meeting at
the NJ. Z. church in st. Louis last
Sunday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01
TOWN DESTROYED.
Mexican City Shaker by Quake and
Then Burned

Mexico City. March 2s.-The town
OF Chilapa, IN the state Of Guerrero.
was comr'etoiv destroyed BY an earth.
quake. Following the shock, the ruins
took IRE and The whole city is burn.
ing.
The pcrr'7tion Is terror stricken. II
Is not kucr 3. oven -pioximately. how
man lives 'o5t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-01

wANTED-Strong middle-aged wo-
man for general house work. Inquire of
John ID. spinney. Room No :, Pol
lasky Block, Alma Mich. 151etf