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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
FOR CLERK OF COURT

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Clerk of the Superior Court of
Sumter County. If elected Mr.. Sam
R. Heys, will act as my deputy, and
we earnestly solicit the support of
the people of the County, and pledge
a faithful performance of the duties
pertaining to said office. Subject to
the action of the Democratic Prim-
ary. H. E. ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Odd Lots of Dress Goods.

Nothing wrong with them Assert
ment broken that's all; prices broken
also; badly broken.
One lot fancy mixtures and plaid
dress goods, regular price SOC. Spe-
cial this week 25c.
Another lot fancy plaid mixture eff
fects about 10 pieces, SO inches and
worth Csc; will be put on sale this
week at 45c.
40-inch Black Wolfe, beautiful qaulity
Never sold for less than $1.00. Special
this week at 75c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
FOR SOLICITOR.G GENERAL

l beg to formally announce to the
voters of the South Western Judicial
Circuit my candidacy for Solicitor
General, the nomination for which
will likely occur within the next few
months. | shall greatly esteem the
support and influence of all the peo-
pie of the circuit If elected, my best
energies will be directed to faithful
and conscientious discharge of the
duties of the Office Respectfully,
J. r. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of Treas
urer of Sumter county, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary on
April Is, and respectfully ask the
support. of my friends and the demo-
cratic voters of the county generally,
pledging as heretofore a faithful dis
charge of all the duties of the office.
P. H. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Here is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back,
urinary, bladder or kidney trouble,
and want certain, pleasant herb cure
for womans ills, try Mother Gray S
Australian-Leaf. 1t is safe and new
er-failing regulator At druggists or
by mail SO cents. Sample package
free. Address, The Mother Gray Co.,
Leroy, N. Y. 2-7-4w-d.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Better Than Spanking

Spanking does not cure children OF
bedwetting. There is a constitution
al cause for this trouble. Mrs. M.
Summers, Box W. Notre Dame, Ind,
will send free to any mother her sue
cessful home treatment, with tuil
instructions. Send no money, but
write today if your children trouble
YOU in this way. Don't blame the child
the chances are it can't help it. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine Difficult
ties by day or night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR ORDINARY

To the White Democratic Voters of
Sumter County:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for Ordinary of Sumter County,
subject to the Democratic primary on
the 18th day of April 1908. l have
faithfully and to the best of my ability
discharged the duties of the office,
filling an unexpired term for which
YOU kindly elected me. [ have lived
in, and been citizen of Sumter coun-
ty forty-three years. The best part
of my life has been devoted to the
upbuilding and improvement of the
county, for which [ have never asked
or expected compensation. On &C
count of the manner in which the dut-
les of the office have been performed
since I have been ordinary, and be-
cause [ now need the emoluments
thereof; | earnestly solicit an endorse
ment at your hands by an election
for full term. Respectfully,
JOHN A. COBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
A Sensation

The marvellous curative properties
of Foley's Honey and Tar has proven
a sensation in many cases of severe
coughs and colds that had refused to
yield to other treatment. Foleys
Honey and Tar will stop your cough,
heal the lungs and expel the cold
from your system. Contains no
harmful drugs. Sold by all druggists
cod CIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
WOmen'S Black PettiCOdtS.

Not many of kind, but all good.
Only one reason for the price cut
don't want to summer them.
One lot black mercerized petticOats
with deep ruffle worth $1.00 regular
price Special at S5c.
One lot fine spun glass petticoats, all
lengths, regular price $1.25. Spe-
cial this week $100.
One lot of black silk petticoats, good
quality, deep fiOunce. Regular price
$3.50; special for this week at $49S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Eaton Hulburt's Stationery at Bells
the Jeweler.
Weather forecast for today Rain
and colder.
Mr.. S. T. Carter went to Clayton,
Ala, yesterday, where he is called for
a day upon business.
Fancy price paid for good beef cat
tie by j. T. Bragg. 18-1m
Frank Marsh, who lives in Atlanta
but loves Americas, his old home, is
here upon bushes.
Col. G. B. Irwin of Atlanta, is in
the city, arriving yesterday to look
after matters of business.
Mr.. A. c. Couric of EufauIa was
among the visitors to Americas yes
terday morning.
w w. Roberts and j. 0. Landgrall
are two BaltimOreans stopping in
Americas for a, few days.
V. E. Osterpee is registered from
Jacksonville among the many guests
of the Hotel Windsor.
Mr.. A NJ King came up from Sa,
vannah yesterday morning, having
business in Americas.
There was continued slight i'm
provement yesterday in the condition
of Mr. Ed Littleton, though he is still
quite i'll with pneumonia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Broken Lots of Silks.

Silk here for waists or skirts. Silks
that would cost you fully one third
more in a regular way. So come early
and get the pick.
One lot 10 and 22-inch fancy silks
in light and dark colors in figures,
dots and stripes. Regular price soc.
Special this week at 81 1-2c.
One lot of plain taffeta silks in all
leading shades. Regular price 75c;
special this week at 49c.
Also soc plain taffeta at 81 lie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Warm Winter Underwear.

You can match the qualities else
where, but you cannot match the
prices at which these qualities are Of
fered during this week.
One lot ladies's heavy ribbed under
vests and pants, all sizes. Regular
35c quality this week at 21c.
One lot of ladies' extra heavy
feeced undervests and pants, all
skies. Regular price 39c. Special at
Csc.
One lot pure white extra heavy
feeced vests and pants, all sizes. Reg
ular price Csc. Special at ACC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
FOR TAX RECEIVER

| herewith announce myself a can
didate for reelection as tax re-
ceiver of Sumter county, subject to
action of the Democratic primary on
April IS. AS in the past, [ shall, if
elected, devote my most earnest eff
forts to discharge of the duties of
that office. and will appreciate, your
support. Respectfully,
w. R. SPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Suffering & Dollars Saved.

E. S. Lopez, OF Marilla, N. Y, says :
II am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salye. 1t has saved me suffering
and dollars. 1t is by far the best
healing salve l have ever found"
Heals burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores,
eczema and piles. 25c at Eldridge
Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Keeping Open House.

Everybody is welcome when we
feel good; and we feel that way only
when our digestive organs are work
ing properly. DR.. Kings New Life
Pills regulates the action of stomach,
liver and bowels so perfectly one can't
help feeling good when he uses these
pills. Csc at Eldridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

To the Voters of Sumter County:
1 hereby announce myself a candl-
date for the office of Ordinary of Sum-
ter county, subject to the Democratic
Primary to be held April 18th, 1908.
If elected, I shall give my undivided
attention to the duties of the office.
I. n MOTT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Isn't your opponent favorite
son?' asked one Ohio politician. mo,
answered the other. lie isn't a fay-
orite son. He's more of a teachers
pet, whom the real fellows want to
lick. Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
SEASONS
SELLING AT
AN <:I,F'Y'S.
There are items some peorlo
are needing all the while and thu
place in Americas to find thoSs
items is ANSLEY'S.
We are selling now:

We are selling now:
Ladies Panama and Wolfe skirts,
Ladies medium weight suits and coats.
Silk and Hearterbloom petticoats.
Light weight rubberized Ran-Coats in slk
Silk, Linen and mercerized waists.
Nainsooks, Long Cloths, Cambrics, etc.
Table -Damasks, Towels, Napkins, Crashes
Wooden skirtings, suitings, waistings.
Black Taffeta silks and fancy wasting silk,
Long and short kid gloves and wool golf
gloves.
American Lady Corsets---for which we are
sole agents.
Ruchings---in beautiful line new Styles
handkerchief, Hosiery, Ribbons, Belts
Laces and acknowledgements special values
Boys knee trousers and school suits.
Mems Paragon trousers---for which we are
sole agents.
Mems neckwear, gloves, collars, shirts, sox, etc.
Mems raincoats, overcoats and suits.
Trunks, satchels and travelling bags.
Art squares, mating, rugs, carpets curtains
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Imnnrfanf. Notice

l leave shortly for the North to
purchase goods, and must have the
money due me. Those who have for
gotten to pay their bills will please
do so this week, as l must have the
money now.
MRS. NJ. I. ELAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Novelty Ribbon One Half Price.

Gorgeous new effects, rich attrac
tive pIaids and beautiful warp prints
that any taste will admire from to 6
inches wide and worth soc yard at any
store Special this week at 25c.
Another 7 inch wide fancy
plaid effects of seIf-colors, in brown,
navy, black and white. Also two
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Piles Cured in s to IA Days

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case of itching, blind, bleed
ing or pretruding piles, in to IA
days or money refunded. SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
Circuit

To the Voters of the Southwestern
Circuit:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for Solicitor General of the South
Western Circuit, subject to the State
Democratic primary, to be held on the
4th day of June 1908, and will highly
appreciate your support.
w. w DYKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

And what looks more awkward than
to see a woman stepping off a street
carr" bantered Mr.. Gunner. Il can
tell your" answered Mrs Gunner,
quickly" What?" why, a man
washing dishes. Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Every section of the contributes its share of odd lots
and broken These lots have been priced with
regard actual values Just thought We
want to make carnival week for bargains Don't
skip line of the offerings
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

woman thinks it a disgrace if
her husband drinks and a man thinks
he is disgraced if his wife won't let
him drink.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Yes, l take in boarders," announc.
ed the sour-visaged landlady ''Ah
then, they admit it," Qaeried the ap-
plicant, with wan smile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

You can lead woman on to talk,
but you canot make her think.-Chi-
cago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

There is nothing in fact that you may need in line
but what you here with the assurance of finding
larger and also better variety than you will any other house
in Americas Prices always guaranteed right Come
see us.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
NOTICE.

Mr.. c. A. Henry of Cincinnati, will
arrive today and exhibit the StOrrs
Schaerfer line of beautiful suitings,
taking special orders for spring cloth
ing to measure. GEO. ID .WHEATLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

A girl is SO trusting she always
knows you mean it even when you
don't tell her she is pretty.-N Y
Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

A man has outlived his usefulness
when he is no longer capable of CIV
ing advice-ChicagO News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

toned effects. Regular price 75c and
$1.00 quality, special for this week
at SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

An affection of simplicity on the part
of a woman sets a man guessing
Chicago News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

The man who tells a funny story US
uaIly enjoys it most.--Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

The average man thinks patriotism
is pretending he has read the Consti-
tution.-N Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

DR.. F. B. GREGORY,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
Diseases of Children a Specially.

Tenders his professional services
to the citizens of Americas and sur
rounding country. Office over Dod-
sons Pharmacy Residence Windsor
Hotel Calls left at Dodson's Phar-
macy will receive prompt attention
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11
TO Deposit

AU DEIUS1I
Money in your childrens name
at Our Savings Department.
Many parents strive to teach their
children to do right, yet often neg
lect to teach them the saving habi!
Give them a Bank Book they can
call their own and. it will encourage
them to save
Give them one of our Bank Books.
per cent paid on Savings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

A high-class hotel, conducted dtsb led
vonr comfort, Remodeled, retlrnl'iTIr I'm.
tb oH, I Directly on car line line 20 %
ion Station, 20 minutes. C@P'1IoI min
minutes. Shops and theaJTg,S.,4 o House
utes Two blocks to NHi' 0Snnosite
and Executive Buildings 0ppO
Metropolitan Club. ootober.
Summer Season July 10 Vc'V"f AXE
Wayside Inn and Cottage 53a,, lacks
ruzerne' n Y, in the Adirona"'a -,
switzerland of America. As minute
from Saratoga. Send for DooAi'"
cTTPFoRD NJ. LEWIS, Proprietor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

There was continued slight i'm
provement yesterday in the condition
of Mr. Ed Littleton, though he is still
quite i'll with pneumonia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

V. E. Osterpee is registered from
Jacksonville among the many guests
of the Hotel Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Mr. A. NJ King came up from Sa-
vannah yesterday morning, having
business in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Mrs. Minnie Howell Hannah and lit
tie daughter, Ell route from Virginia
to Waycross to reside, are guests of
her sister, Mrs c.. r. Whitley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Mrs. F. P. Gale and Miss Gale of
Atlanta, are visitors in Americas for
some time, guests at the home of Mrs.
A. c.. Bivins on Church street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

w w Roberts and j. o. Landgrall
are two Baltimoreans stopping in
Americus for a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Col. w. P. Wallis left last night for
Atlanta, wher he represents i'm
portant cases before the Supreme
court
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-11

Eaton Hulburt's Stationery at Bells
the Jeweler.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-07-03
SYNOPSIS.

Giles Dudley arrived in san Francisco
10 ioin his friend ana distant relative
Henry Milton whom ne Was 20 assist
n au important und MYSTERIOUS thsh'
aud Who accompanied Dudley on the
ferry boat trip into the city. The re-
narsahle resemblance ~ the two men
X noted and commented on by passcn-
rere ON the ferry They see "a man WIN
snnEr eyes. which sends "a thrill through
pudlev Wilton postpoues an explanation
90 the strange crrand Dudley IL 20 PEI
form. bur occurrences cause nm I"
know 10 be- one or no ordinary hfhlll@
Wilton leaves Giles Ina their room WITH
instruction 20 await his return and shoot
any one WHO tries 20 enter Duirld" ihff'
Is heard shouts and curses and the noise
~ a quarrel Henry PUSHES in ana az
his rouucst the roOmmates Qmrkly eA
change clothes. and he hurrics out again
Hardly has p" gone inAn '5l's -
ouf tn find some ono being assaulted 10y
q hnlf dozen men. lie summons Z. ponce
man but they are unable 10 nnu "Ng
trace ~ "a crime Giles returns 10 ms
fnnrf ana hunts for some evidence that
nl2ht cNplain his strange mission -"
finds q map which hc enleaNois 70 -
upner Dudley = sunmoh'd IA -,
funrgue and there finds the dead holN ~
Ms friend Henry Wilton Ana thus W ~
on dies without ever explaining 20 I'uu-
VS. the puzzling work he WAS 70 perform
in san Francisco I'm order 20 dlae"N'
the secret mission his friend had .nlrusl.
80 10 him. Dudley continues ms DISGUISE
ana permits himself 10 be known as
lfoury Wilton. Dudley. mistaken LOT
Wilton. Is employed by Knapp 10 asslSl
On stock brokerage deal. "bicky taxes
the supposed Wilton 10 Mother Bortoh :.
Mother horton discovers that he IS not
Wilton The lights are turned out ana
free Tor an nght follows. Giles l'uul.
finds himself ClOsetcd la room VIII
Mother RortOn who makes conildahl
~ Nm he can learn nothing about the
my strrous hoy further than that ~ rs
Tm Terrll and Darby Mccker VINO are
after him lie Is told that .Dicky. nam
Is Is traitor. playing both hands ~ the
game Giles finds himself locked ~
rnnul lie escapes through WINDOW.
TI. supposed Wilton carries out his dead
a., uds work with DOddrdge Knapp lie
Itr MS first experience as "A capitalist IN
te isogrd Room of the stock Exchange.
naliey receives 81 fictitious note purppTt-
in. to be- from Knapp. the forgery OF
.. fuh he readily detects. Dudley gets hls
mist know ledge OF Decker, VINO ~
Nnapp's enemy on the Board. Tho iorS-
ed note mystincs Knapp. Dudley VISITS
DE home 81 Knapp and Is stricken 10y
the beauty az Luclla. his daughter More
mystery about "thr boy Lucia lrl-
tar-iy informs Dudley that SHE has dis-
covered his deception and knows ne Us
d..
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-07-03

Il don't know said Dicky consid.
oring the proposition doubtfully III
might have been awkward If you had
left anything lying about But If YOU
had real good sense you'd have had
the guards here. What are you pay.
ing them for. anyhow"
saw difficulties in the way Of ex-
planning 20 Dicky why I had not or
dcred The guards on duty
oh, by the way said Dicky sud
denly, before suitable reply had
come to me- how about the scads =
sponduicks-you know? Yesterday
was payday but YOU didn't show up"
don't know whether my jaw
dropped or not My spirits certainly
did.
by Joye. Dicky," exclaimed,
catching my breath III slipped my
mind clear | haven't got az our
ahem-bankcr. either.
saw now what that mysterious
money was for-oi part OF IT, at all
events What | did not see was how
was to get it, and how to pay it TO
my men
That's rough" said Dicky sympa.
thctically I'm dead broke
1t would appear then that Dicky
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-07-03

Dicky gave me a wondering look as
though he suspected nay mind was go
ing.
"No-Gcary What's the matter
with you2"
"Oh. 10 be sure. Geary street. Of
course Wen let me know II any
thing turns up. Keep a close watch
q things"
Dicky looked az me IN some appar-
ent perplexity as I walked up the stair
10 my Clay street Office, but gave only
some laughing answer as he turned
back.
But | was In far from a laughing
humor myself The problem Of pay
ing the men raised fresh prospects OF
trouble, and reflected grimly that II
the money was not found / might be
in more danger from my unpaid mer-
cenaries than from the enemy.
Ten O'Clock passed. and eleven,
with no sign from Doddridge Knapp,
and | wondered If the news / had car
ried him OF the activities OF Terrill
and OF Decker had disarranged his
plans.
tried the door into Room l6. II
was locked. and no sound came 70
my ears from behind IL.
Il should really like to know"
thought 10 myself. whether Mr.. Dodd-
ridge Knapp has left any papers in his
desk that might bear on the Wilton
mystery
tried my keys. but none OF them
fitted the lock ! gave up the attempt
indeed. my mind shrank from the
IL "a Of going through my employer
papers-but the desire Of getting a
key that would open lie door was
planted in my brain
Twelve o'clock came No Doddridge
Knapp had appeared. and | saunterec
down to the Exchange 10 pick up any
items OF news II behooved me 10 b'
looking out for Doddridge Knapp.
movements II he had got anothe
agent TO carry out his schemes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-07-03

should have TO prepare my lines for
attack from another direction.
Wallbridge was just coming rapidly
out of the Exchange.
NO" said the little man. hopping
the perspiration from hts shining head,
quiet as lambs today Their own
mothers wouldn't have known the
Board from Sunday school"
inquired about Omega.
Flat as pancake" said the little
man Nothing doing
What, Is il down ?" I exclaimed
with some establishment.
Lord bless you no." said Wall
bridge. surprised in his turn. Strong
and steady at eighty, but we didn't sell
a hundred shares today Well. I'm
in a rush. Good by. If you don't want
to buy or sell" And he hurried of
without waiting for a reply.
So was now assured that Dodd
ridge Knapp had not displaced me in
The Omega deal Il was a recess "a
prepare another surprise for the
street, and | had time 10 attend TO a
neglected duty.
The undertaker's shop that held the
morgue looked hardly less gloomy in
the afternoon sun than in the light oi
breaking day IN which had left Il
when ! parted from Detective Coogan
The office was decorated mournfully
to accord with the grief Of friends
who ordered the collins. or the feelings
oil the surviving relatives on settling
the bills
Il am Henry Wilton" | explained {
the man in charge There was a bod,
left here by Detective Coogan 10 m,
order. | believe
"Oh. yes he said. What do yot
want done with ito"
explained that wished 20 arrange
To have II deposited in a vault for
time. as / might carry il east.
/ That's easy done" he said; and h
explained the details. Would you lik.
I to see tho body ?" he concluded. W.
cmbalmcd II on the strength OF Coos
4. an order"