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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Spooks in Church Tower

For several nights ghostly light made
its appearance in the tower of the VI. E.
Church at Rugby. Ind. 1t appeared pre-
cisely at midnight, and three young men
of the place who avowed that they were
unafraid of spooks watched at the church,
and when the light appeared they boldly
assembled to the tower, only to be met by
a ghostly form draped in white. before
which they fed in terror, nor could they
be induced to return to their investiga-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

vicinity of the Presidents stand were
grouped other stands in which the IA
yored sat and watch the magnificent
President.
After witnessing the Inauguration of
his successor in Office. Mr.. Roosevelt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

During October, under the operation
of penny postage, the weight OF the
mails from Great Britain to the United
States increased 81 per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Saturday.

Governor Patterson of Tennessee on
the witness stand at Nashville told of
events leading TO Carmack killing.
w. Vernon Booth and f. r. Robbins,
former employee of bankrupt Chicago
concern, have been indicted as conspira-
tors.
Statehood for New Mexico and Arizo-
ma is dead for the present, the Senate
committee abandoning consideration of
the House bill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

tration of the oath of office to the Pres
ident and his address; the assembly
Of the military grand division in
the streets south and southeast; of the
civic grand division in the streets west
and northwest of the Capitol; the after
noon escort of the President by the mil
itary and civic grand divisions from
the Capitol to the White House at the
conclusion of his inaugural address
review of the military and civic grand
divisions by the President from his
stand in the court of honor in front
of the White House from 3 to in the
afternoon and the dismissal of the
parade: the great display of fireworks
in front of the White House, in COM
bination with the illumination of the
streets of Washington through the
downtown section, the dome of the
Capitol and the Washington monument.
and the inaugural ball in the pension
building. the biggest brick structure in
the world.
Impressive Scene in Senate.
AItSl0Silt hooScNelt anu MI lat
were escorted to the Capitol promptly
at the hour set. their progress through
the binding snow being met with
cheers from thin fringe of hardy
spectators who braved the elements
aud stood ankle deep in snow and
slush along Pennsylvania avenue.
The Senate chamber seldom before
has Witnessed so impressive a cere-
mony or held more brilliant audi
ence i'll the presence of high dignita-
rieS of state and nation and the am
basSadors and the representatives of
every country of the civilized world.
than when. shortly before l o'clock
tc-tiay. Mr.. Taft took oath of Office as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

1t is possible TO take most things
apart to see how they are made, but
man's fortune is an exception.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Thursday.

The sixticth Congress ended and new
crews took charge.
Senator Stephenson was reelected on
the twcnty-third ballot by the Wiscou-
sin Legislature.
A London medical officer declared al
most all of recent shipment OF American
meat was diseased.
The suits of the Mutual Life against
the McCurdys and others were settled out
of court for $4,000.
Taft and Sherman were inaugurated in
Washington. while a blizzard of wind
and snow was blowing.
A sidewalk cleaner picked a $1,000
necklace from gutter in New York Oma-
ha jewelers. ruse recovered it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Friday.

Iowa statistics show State insurance
companies to be losing business.
President Taft had a busy first day ::
sent n message to Congress. greeted $500
visitors, and found time to rest.
Attorney Healing of Indiana resigned
rather than assist in prosecution of edi-
tors indicted for libel in connection with
Panama Canal publications.
Glorious weather followed Inauguration
day in Washington and throngs of visit
ors, unable to get away because of de-
moraIizcd train service. enjoyed them
selves, and gayety ruled in the capital
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

inaugural ball ut the Pension Build
ing. the most brilliant function in each
administration at the national capital.
and historic Pennsylvania avenue was
ablaze with light in a manner BETTING
and significant of the advance since
the first Inauguration of President at
Washington when Thomas Jefferson
was indicted into office with simple
ceremony. The ball took the form of
a reception by President Taft and Vice
President Sherman to the country at
large. Each State in the Union was
officially represented on the floor by
one of its distinguished sons. whose
mission it was to cooperate officially
in the presentation of visitors from
here. there and everywhere. These gen
tlemen knew many of the people who
came from their respective States. and
saw that they were properly introduced
to the statesmen and their wives and
other distinguished visitors. Thus it
was hoped to bring the forty-six States
into close touch with the national cap
ital OH this memorable occasion.
Recalls Second Cleveland Inaugural.
Washington was visited by SINH
lar storm at the second inauguration
of Grover Cleveland. ard though the
formal ceremonies were carried out.
many of those who participated in
them never recovered from the effects
Of the storm. Scores of the paraders
ut that time. including many West
Point cadets, were stricken with pneu-
monia, and several fatalities were the
result. Following the inauguration
ceremonies an agitation was begun to.
have the next Inauguration held April
30 or in May, but Congress did not
take action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

took a train for Oyster Bay. citizen
in private life. This marked the part
ing of the ways of Theodore Roosevelt
and William Howard Taft. as far as
public life is concerned. Mr.. Roosevelt
left for Oyster Bay to prepare for his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Wednesday,.

Thousands called at the White House
TO say good-by to President Roosevelt.
The South Chicago ship yards were tied
up in a strike of five hundred boilermak-
ers and iron men.
doctor who inspected several Chicago
schools declared the lives of pupils are
endangered in many of them because of
bad sanitation.
All day rain soaked visitors and ruined
decorations in Washington. Bedraggled
throngs were good-natured, despite dam
aged finery and loss of sightseeing trips.
A prominent correspondent says those
who expect a reactionary policy from
President Taft will be disappointed; per-
sonal quarrels of the last administration
are to be dropped, but principles will re-
main.
The plant in New York of the Pratt
Oil Company a subsidiary of the Stand
ard, was damaged between 100000 and
100000 by fire. Five firemen were hurt.
Marshal Graham, a chief, is not expected
to live.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
SUMMARY OF THE
MOST IMPORTANT NEWS.
Sunday.

The week in Wall street saw a VIC
lent readjustment to the new conditions
in the street trade.
President Gompers of the Federation
of Labor expressed confidence of the JUS
tice of his cause when reviewed by the
higher courts
High prices are stimulating immense
marketings of grain, despite bad roads
and unfavorable weather The wheat
situation is much like that of year of
Gates deal.
Washington began filling with throngs
TO see the inaugural, and a record
breaking crowd was expected. Presi-
dent and President-elect attended ser
vices at their separate churches and then
held 4 conference in the White House.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Monday.

a great mine strike is threatened in
the anthracite field
the judges who sentenced him.
The Supreme Court reversed the decis-
ion which granted a receivership and ac-
counting hearing against Equitable Life.
The inaugural committee says many
undesirable aliens manage to slip into
United States despite rigid immigration
laws.
Evidence brought out in Cooper trial
at Nashville Indicated that Senator Car
mack fired the first shot in duel that led
to his death.
r. ]. (''Lucky'') Baldwin, the noted
turfman, died in California at the age
Of 81 years. leaving fortune estimated
at $25,00OO0O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Tuesday.

The Indiana State Senate killed bill to
reDeul the county local option law.
The national House of Representatives
defeated the ship subsidy bill by three
votes.
President Roosevelt and his cabinet
held a final meeting, which was spent in
farewell and the executive put in a
busy day receiving callers and well wish
ers.
With the intention Of purifying the
sport Of racing horses, Representative
Tipp;t of OIncy introduced a bill in the
Illinois House making it a peniten,iary
offense to keep a handbook.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
Dignity Must Be UpheId.

The policy of the United States in the
Spanish war. and since. has given it posi-
ton of influence among the nations that If
never had before. and should be constantly
exerted to securing 10 its bona fide citizens
whether native or naturalized. respect Tor
them as such in foreign countries We
should make every effort to prevent humil-
iating and degrading prohibition against any
of our citizens wishing temporarily TO So
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
SAWMILL SCENE A SIZZLER
AS PRODUCED IN PLAY.

The humorous comedy drama,
Joshua Simpkins,' accompanied by
a fine band and an excellent orches-
ira, will be seen at the opera house
matinee and night, Saturday, Decem-
Der II. 1t is a rural play in four acts,
bound together by an interesting plot
and produced with special scenery
carried by the company. In the third
act realistic sawmiIl scene is intro
duced, when a real buzz-saw is seen
cutting through real log at terrific
speed upon which human being has
been helplessly bound by his enemies
and left to an evident death. There
is an abundance of comedy in the
play.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
IN THE ME IROPOLlS
OF WEBSTER COUNT
Current News Happenings
Over in Preston.

From Gu, Regular Correspondent
Preston, Ca, Dec. S.-Quite a treat
is in store for lovers of music in the
recital to be given by Miss A4eils
Oliver and her music class on the
21st, and it is being very eagerly
looked forward to. Miss Oliver has
been here only short while, but has
proved herself a very efficient in
structor. and the work she is doing
among the children of our town
need only to be seen to awaken inter-
est and enthusiasm over its POSSIBLE
tiles. Quite recently she fitted up for
ner music room one of the upper
rooms of the large Stevens building
very attractively, and it is here the
recital will be held.
Mrs John Hawkins has returned
lome from very pleasant visit of a
week to relatives in Jacksonville.
News was received here Tuesday of
he<death of Mr.. w. C. Johnson at his
lome about three miles from town.
1r. Johnson has been resident of
Webster county for many years and
lad many friends who will learn with
egret of his death,
The Board of Education and the
Jounty Commissioners each held their
egular monthly meeting at the court
.ouse Tuesday, but as there was noth-
ng of Importance for discussion be-
ore either body the sessions occupied
only short part of the day,
Mrs. Blanche Gore, who spent sew
5ral days pleasantly at the home of
Ir. G. NJ. Christian recently, has re-
urned to her home at Pelham.
Mr.. j. G. McEarchern is spending q
lay or two in Columbus on business.
Mrs. VIII S. Bell has returned from
4 pleasant visit to Americas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Cole entertained
! number of their friends quite pleas
antly at an informal party Friday
evening
Mr.. and Mrs B. f. Cleveland were
pleasant visitors coming over from
Weston to town one day last week.
Mrs. ]. F. Souter has as her guest
this week Miss Gussie Brooks, of
Macon.
Mrs. Roy Russell has returned home
after spending several days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. WEIGH.
Mrs. Willie Allen returned home
last week from Smithville, where she
has been at work in the millinery
store of Mrs. Ella Bass, and will re-
main until after the holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
WELL SUPPLIED WITH
MAGAZINE READING.
Membership Far in Excess
of Book Supplies.


The membership at the Carnegie
Library is now approaching eight
hundred, remarkably large number
and one that shows the rapidly in
creasing public interest in the library
and its work The number of actual
borrowers of books at any one tina
is only limited by the supplies of
books available and desired. Were
the library able to equip itself prop
erly to meet the demands of it's pat
rons it is clearly recognizable that
the membership would speedily in
crease to 1000 and the demands upon
the time of the librarian become such
as to necessitate an assistant All
that impedes the vast expansion of
the service of the library to the COM
munity is the absence of funds suf-
ficient to enable the managers to sup
ply the required literature.
In magazines the library is now
better equipped than it has ever been
before. Twenty-four popular period
Gals and seven daily newspapers are
on file in the reading room and are
enjoyed daily by large number OF
visitors. The full list on hand is as
follows:
Magazines - American Magazine
Cent? y, Golfers Weekly, Garder
Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Har
per's Monthly, House Beautiful, Illus
trated London News, Ladies Home
Journal, Life, Literary Digest, Little
Folks, McClure's Magazine, Nortf
American Review, Outlook, Popular
Mechanics, st. Nicholas, Saturday
Evening Post School Arts Book, Sci
entific American, scribner's Magazine,
Survey, Worlds Work, Youths Com
panion.
wspapers-Albany Herald, Amer
icus Times-Recorder, Atlanta Journal,
Auguta Chronicle, Christian Science
Monitor Columbus Ledger, Macon
Telegraph.
The library, of course, has no funds
in hand with which to buy books at
this time, its future having been left
in an uncertain state for so long a
period. From now on, though, it is
believed, conditions will improve. The
city is practically committed to an
allowance of not less than SIS a month
toward its maintenance, which is Just
about adequate to pay the running
expenses. Funds will have to be Sc
cured from the public generally for
book purchases. 1t is probable that
- T rtarssJ of Trade will assist every
year, Il. 'ns-,will do good work in
the children's@ Lat att,e entrusted
to them, and by means Of con- iE h1l--
tons from philosophical citizens and
revenues from occasional public en-
tertainments the funds necessary TO
reasonably provide reading matter
will doubtless be secured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
BANKRUPTCY SALE.

Under and by virtue of an order
passed by the Honorable Alexander
Proudfit, Referee in Bankruptcy for
the Western Division of the Southern
District of Georgia, | will expose for
sale on Tuesday, January 4, 1910, be-
tween the legal hours of sale, conn
mencing at Il o'clock noon, all of the
real estate of George w. Gibson EN-
braced in his bankruptcy schedule.
Said sale will be at public cutlery to
the highest and best bidder for cash
before the County Court House door
at Americas, Sumter County, Georgia.
The following real estate will be Sold
1870 acres, more or less, of land, Lot
No. Isl, in 2Sth District, Sumter coun-
ty, Ga; Land Lot No. 1873 in said Dis
trict, containing 202 IL acres, more or
less; Land Lot No. 245 in said Dis
trict containing 202 1-2 acres, more or
less; so acres, more OF less, out of
land lot No. 243, in said District. All
of the above described real estate will
be sold freed from all liens thereon
and il any liens are against said prop
erty the funds arising from said sale
will stand in lieu of the real estate
sold Said sale will be made subject
to the confirmation by the court and
the successful bidder will be required
to deposit 10 per cent of his bid, the
balance to be paid in when said sale Is
confirmed. If the sale is not con-
firmed the amount paid in will be re-
funded without deduction. This the
9th day of December, A d. 1909.
OLIVER ORR.
Trustee in Bankruptcy
George. w. Gibson, Bankrupt
12-10-I7-24-9I.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
TERRIBLE STRAIN
RESULTED NOT AMISS
A LenOir Lady, After Two Weeks
Grinding Labor. Feels
Better Than Ever.

Lenoir, N. CT am not tired at all,
and am stouter than have ever been,"
writes Mrs. Kate Waters, of Lenoir, N. c.,
"although have just finished two
weeks wash. lay my strength to
Cardui, the woman's tonic. have taken
lot of it and | can never praise it
enough for what it has done for me. /
can never thank you enough for the adj
vice you gave me, to take Cardui, for
since taking it look so well and am
stout as a mule"
You are urged TO take Cardui, that gen.
tie, vegetable tonic. for weak women. Its
use will strengthen and build up your sys-
tenn, relieve or prevent headache, back
ache and the ailments of weak women.
1t will surely help you, as ithas helped
thousands of others, in the past SO years.
NJ B-Write TO: Ladies Advisory Dept. chatta-
nooga Medicine Co. Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special
Instructions, and 64-page book. Home Treatment
Tor Women, sent in plain wrapper. on request
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
18th DISTRICT
From Our Regular correspondent)

From Our Regular Correspondent
18th District Dec. S.-We have at
last had fairly good rain and the
farmers will be kept busy for a while,
as some have not planted their oats
yet.
Work Is still progressing on the
church and it will not be long before
1t will look like a new one.
Rev. S. A. McMahen, in his impress
sive manner, delivered interesting
sermons each day of his past appoint
ment and to a large congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Ethridge and
daughters, Lottie and Clara Belle. of
near Huntington, attelded services at
Bethel Sunday and spent the after
noon with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Potter
Little Annie Ruth Turner is on the
sick list this week
Mr. s. NJ Clements is spending this
week in Americas. as he is on the
jury.
Mr. Reuben and Miss Eula Cannon
and Miss Annie Forte Woodruff called
on the latter's aunt Mrs. Carrie
Parker, Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs f. ~ Griffin, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Turner went to Americas
on business Monday
Mr. Io,,oar Lranr,,cra n,,d e;e+nv MT
ell and Miss Lille Kate Perry, of near
Huntington, attended services at Beth
ell Sunday and took dinner with Miss
EuIa Cannon
Mr.. Malcolm and Miss Annie Lizzie
Johnson visited Miss Ina Clements
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs o. J. Cannon went to
Americas shopping last Friday.
Mr.. w. S. Roach came out to hlN
farm on business Wednesday
Miss Matte Ruth McMahen speat
Saturday night pleasantly with Miss
Lottie Doster.
Misses Inez McNeal and Grin Crit
Tin were riding around Tuesday.
Misses Lottie Doster and Grin Grit
fin visited Miss Eu1a Cannon Sunday
Mr.. Emory Griffin spent Saturday
and Sunday with homefolks.
Miss Ada Kitchens spent the week
end pleasantly with Miss Bessie Grit
fin.
Mrs. J. D. Griffin and daughter went
to Americas shopping Saturday
Miss la Belle McNeal spent a few
days last week with her cousin, Miss
Inez McNeal
Miss Alice Brown visited Miss Ina
Clements Sunday
Messrs. Perry Cannon, Emory and
Johnnie Griffin and Misses Ada Kitch-
ems and Bessie Griffin attended the
party at Mr. VIII Grifin's, near An
Jacksonville, Friday night.
Misses Grin Griffin and Annie Forte
Woodruff spent Thursday night pleas
antly with Miss Alice Brown
Mr.. Perry Cannon called on Mr..
hurry Griffin Sunday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
NEW ERA.
From Our Regular Correspondent

tff0m our Regular Correspondent
New Era, Dec. 8.-Miss Della Park
er, WHO has been on the sick list fol-
the past week, is improving ii the de
light of her 9aAany friends.
Mrs A. J. gdger and son, Jimmie
Lee, spent the weekend with her sis
ter, Mrs. D. C. Griffin.
Mr. Charlie Cary and sister, Miss
Jennie, of Huntington, took dinner
with Miss Nina Grant Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Startling Duckworth
and little daughter and Mr.. and Mrs
Lee Griffin and children spent Sunday
very pleasantly with their father, Mr.
D. c. Griffin.
Mr. Gordon Parker and Miss Fannie
Lopez attended services at Bethel Sun
day, and took dinner with the formers
sister, Mrs. Mack Veal.
Mr.. P. B. Joiner, of Macon, was a
caller at the home of Miss Delma
Parker on Sunday.
Mr.. hurry Griffin spent Monday
night with his brother, Mr.. Lee Grit
fin.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Morris spent
Sunday very pleasantly at the home
of Mr.. j. T. Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Mercer. of near
Huntington, spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Mercer.
Miss Myrtle Griffin spent Monday
night at the home OF Mrs. S. M. Parker
Mr.. Webb Griffin was out driving
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Oscar Griffin, OF Cordele, is
here this week, the guest of friends
and relatives.
Mr.. G. N. Bailey made a business
trip to Americas Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Mack Veal and Miss Della
Parker spent last Wednesday with the
formers sister, Mrs. Gertrude Cary.
Mrs. NJ. M. Parker and Mrs. r. P.
Parker spent last Wednesday with
Mrs. S. NJ. Parker.
Mesdames R. P. Parker, B. S. Park
er and l. N. Murphy spent Saturday
very pleasantly with Mrs. w. A.
Parker
Mr.. R. P Parker and Mrs. w. A.
Parker went to Americas on business
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Bradley and chill
dren were visitors at the home of
their father, Mr.. Briant Bradley, on
Sunday.
Mr.. Oscar Parker was in our vicin-
ity Thursday.
Mr.. N. M. Veal went to town on bus
mess Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-12-10
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That
No Americas Citizen Can
Afford to Ignore.

DANGER SIGNAL NO. 1 comes from
the kidney secretions. They will
warn you when the kidneys are sick.
Well kidneys excrete clear, amber
fluid. Sick kidneys send out a thin,
pale and foamy, or a thick red, ILL
smelling urine, full of sediment al
irregular of passage.
DANGER SIGNAL NO. 2 comes from
the back. Back pains, dull and
heavy, or sharp and acute, tell you of
sick kidneys and warn you of the APP
proach of dropsy. diabetes and
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