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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

/ 700 acres, Z miles west of Americas
! Ga; $50 acres of original forest. This
! place contains both red and gray soil /;
! about 200 acres red, stiff pebbly and
very fine lands. Place we'll improved
with water. Fine mineral spring on
| the place. The land lies we'll II you
| are looking for a bargain in a large
| farm, do not overlook this. Cuold be
made into a fine stock farm. Price
| $1,000 per acre.
400 acres, , miles east of Bronwood,
&c. Will rent for bales of cotton
| highly improved, and one of the best
100 acres in Terrell county. Price,
$3.50 per acre.
400 acres, 4 miles east of Bronwood,
Ga, we'll improved; very fine lands in
deed; rents well and will make Is
bales cotton to the pillow, and plenty of
corn, etc. Running water on the place.
Price $4,000 per acre
675 acres, miles east of Bronwood.
Ca. we'll improved: in high state of
cultivation; ten plows run on the
place. This is an all-round good farm
Very attractive in every way. Price
100000.
300 acres, 1 miles north of Bron-
wood. Terrell county, Ga; extra good
dwelling: plenty of good tenant
houses, barns, etc. Five plows run on
the place. Price $4,500.00.
1000 acres, Dodge county, Ca, near
Eastman, lying On the Southern Rail-
a ~ II = oSs+T'et7TS gravely
soil, with yellow clay subsoi1 from 10
6 inches to the top. This place can be
had at a bargain, and on easy terms.
Price 100000; $500 per acre cash, and
$l.00 per acre per annum until paid
at 6 per cent interest on the deferred
payments Do not miss this.
1910 acres, in Sumter county, Ga, s
miles northwest of Americus; miles
south of Ellayille; 200 acres long leaf
yellow pine, very fine timber. Some
hard wood timber Five good dwelling
houses, outbuildings, etc. Price $1,000
per acre.
900 acres land adjoining city
limits of Americas, Ca, fairly well i'm
proved and the land very valuable for
many purposes. Large stream of wa
ter running through the tract. Price
$4,000 per acre
100 acres, S miles west of Americas;
miles north of Plains; well improv-
ed; nice little farm; cheap at the
price, 100000.
POP ID acres, , miles west of Amer
icus. we'll improved; 100 acres high
state cultivation, balance in original
forest Price 100000. Bargain.
800 acres OF land, eight miles north
of Ellaville, Schley county Ca, fairly
well improved, with large extra good
dwelling Land rents well. Price
Sc, 100000. Easy terms.
1900 acres fine level gravely land,
in Coffee county, Ga, near Willacoo-
chez, Ga, on railroad. Lands will
produce bale of cotton per acre. Barg-
er percentage in original woods. Price
$1,000 per acre.
647 acres five miles north of Lees
burg, Ca, three good settlements.
Price $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Bingville,

the Funny Street" 1t will make you
scream with laughter but it's fun will
be clean, wholesome and jolly. Moth
ing offensive tolerated by the Fair
Committee. They have insisted on
good, clean shows. Bingville's fun
will be rich, but its atmosphere will
be such that women and children can
thoroughly enjoy it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Macon's Gala Time

The whole town-merchants citiz-
ems, householders-will be out and
doing everything possible to show
visitors Macon's attractions. You'll
have great time. Plan now to come.
This is going to be a great fair-In-
structive, inspiring, and delightful.
You must come.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
s--~-m 81
Pencil Stubs Picked Up Al
Random.
JUST WHAT SHE WISHED.
Chicago News)

Chicago News.1
You may scale the highest pinnacle a
mortal man may reach;
You may build. produce, invent, con-
vince, may heal or touch or
preach;
May unfuri from fames fair summit
triumph's banner bright and free;
May strike off a nations shackles, be
as great as great can be;
Cloth the naked. feed the hungry, sue
cor many needy brother;
But the greatest thing you ever dc
will not surprise your mother.
You may make your former neighbors
at your triumphs stand aghast;
You may make your name resound in
every martial trumpet's blast;
You may make the wondering people
of the whole world shout your
praise,
While the men of deepest learning
view YOU with wondering gaze
Those who once knew you had thought
of you about as any other,
But no matter what the rest may
think, you can't surprise your
mother.
When she held you to her BOSOM
when you played about her knee
She was dreaming triumphs for you
each rs great as great could be
She had known, through all your
chill hood, all the world may ever
know;
From her Inns vour crOwnino daad
will but evoke Il told you So,
She had marked you, ere she bore you,
as the greatest of your time,
So you can't surprise your mother, no
matter how you climb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

That rainstorm three months over
due will show up and shower down to-
day. Such, at least, were the indica-
tons last night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Exhibits

from more than a score of counties.
Farm, School, Home, Mechanical, In
dustrial Displays. The Premium Lists
are large and attractive. All Prem
iums will be promptly paid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

If man could invent furnace that
would burn without coal he'd rather
have an automobile that would bank
rupt him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

The opera house will hold a fash
ionable and appreciative audience
Tuesday night to witness Hanfords
Tanning of the Shrew."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

The Turpin agency here announces
today the arrival of new Chalmers De-
troit, Hudson and Jackson cars, a
feast for the autorists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
CONFINEMENT.

FoIey's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat soothes the inaamed MEM
hTanes, and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and inhamed lunss
aIe healed and strengthened, and the
CT IA is expelled from the system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yellow
package. Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Americas autorists do not appear in
the least interested in the proposed
hike to Atlanta. Not a car here has
been entered for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

The big attraction at the opera
house nightly continues to delight
hundreds. The bill last night was the
best of the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Make note now to get Ely,s Cream
Balm if you are troubled with nasal
catarrh, hay fever or cold in the head.
1t is purifying and soothing to the
sensitive membrane that lines the air.
passages. 1t is made to overcome
the disease, not to fool the patient by
a short, deceptive relief. There is no
cocaine nor mercury In it. Do not
be talked into taking substitute for
Ely Cream Balm. All druggists sell
1t. Price SOC. Mailed by Ely Bros,
Sc Warren Street, New York
0Dinionc aud Visits ORC mana o,nro
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Three other prospective purchasers
of Sumter county lands were here yes
terday, and as many more deals may
be closed today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Mr.. L. G. Council continues to re-
ceive letters eongratulating him upon
the purchase of the hotel here The
whole state seems glad Of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Americas warehouses to this date
have received $4,000 bales wagon cot
ton. And still "the cows are not graz
ing the fields
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

The council has determined to have
made a map of Americas, indicating
every bit of property. 1t will be OF
value in collecting taxes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Eole;yS
Kidney
Remedy

Cures Backache, Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.
It corrects Irregularities.
strengthens the kidneys 80 they
will eliminate the Impurities
from the blood and tones up
the whole system.
Commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at once and
avoid Bright's Disease or Dia.
betss. so. aad $1.oo bottles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Americas cotton buyers are paying
13 Is to IL IA cents for the staple.
That prediction of Is cents seems now
very near reality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

The big Buffalo Bill attraction at
Cordele tomorrow will draw very
largely upon the circus loving element
in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Americas is not going in force to the
Atlanta ''hoss sho" but the automobile
races will find hundreds of Americas
folks there
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Another plan is on foot looking to
the building of high-class modern
theatre here. And it looks like a go
this time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
President aft Day

Thursday, November 4, will be
immense. President Taft will pause
in his 10000 mile swing around the
country to speak at the Macon, Geor-
gia State Fair to the thousands of
men, women and children who will
throng to hear him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

A farm which sold yesterday for
$4,000 was bought few years ago for
$1,6O0-a fair sample of the enhance
ment in values.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

therefore, II kidney
trouble is permitted to
continue, serious re-
suits are most likely
to follow. Your other
organs may need at
teution, but your kid
fieys most, because
they do most and
should have attention
first. Therefore, when
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

It's always the last word that brings
on the first blow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
CheReY'S Expectoranta quick relief
for coughs, colds and grippe. all
Druggists Csc.

If you have a good friend don't
spoil it all by imposing on him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Opening Day

Wednesday, October 81, will be
Opening and Justices Day. The
Justices of the Peace in Georgia will
hold a convention on that day and be
the guests of the fair
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

An important industry in Americas
is upon the eve of development; one
that will give employment to many
families here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Special Free Attractions

on the Grounds all the time Fire
works of the finest kind six nights out
of ten. Great speeches by men of
international fame, including Presi-
dent Taft and Daniel ]. Sully.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
FOlEYSHONEYANSTAR
se0ps tho cough and heals Xnmaa
LAND
BARGAINS,

492 acres, six miles Americas,
known as Lee Snider place. school and
two churches. Good neighborhood:
best location and place in county for
price asked
125 acres 8 miles of Plains, adjoin-
ing Jno. A. Mcdonald old home place.
Dwelling, tenant house and crib.
112 acres 8 miles Sumter, adjoining
Chapel. Rogers and Countryman.
Good land and good improvements.
Lots of land 223 and ga in 18th dis
trict Of Lee Co., adjoining Sumter Co.
line, and touching lands which sell
for $50 to $40 per acre. Ample build
ings put up years ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Loose leaf ledgers and memoranda
books, Office and typewriter supplies
Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Every man makes a satisfactory
husband-for a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

The drummer should try to beat
the drum to beat the band.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

IN POSITION TO ASSIST YOU IN
PROCURING LOANS ON FARM
LANDS At 6 PER CENT INTEREST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Mr.. F. G. Fritz, Oneonta, N. Y:
writes: my little girl was greatly ben
Gifted by taking Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive, and 1 think it is the best remedy
for constipation and liver trouble. y
Foley's Orino Laxative is mild, pleas
ant and effective, and cures habitual
constipation. Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y. Don't make any mis-
take, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, and don't let a dealer sell you
something i'll place of Swamp-Root-if
YOU do you will be disappointed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened BY Over NOlk,
Unhealthy kidneys Make Impure Blood,

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
sponsibIe for much sickness and suffering.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Good Roads Day

Wednesday, November 3, will be
day for the study of one of the Souths
most important problems-Good
Roads. Judge w. F. Eve, of Augusta
will speak, as will General Evans.
Governor Joseph M. Brown will be
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Farmers Union and
Sully Day.

Tuesday, November 2, will be Farm
ers' Union Day and Daniel j. Sully
the Cotton King" will speak. There
will be thousands of farmers from all
over the South present to hear Mr..
Sully.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

Opinions and visits are more appre-
ciated when not forced upon people
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

People who get rich quick usually
get rid of it the same way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

should have the best.
Sold by druggists III
fifty-cent aud one-dol.
lar sizes. You may
have a sample bottle
by mail free, also a
pamphlet telling YOU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21

your kidneys are weak or out of order,
you can understand how quickly your en-
tire body is affected and how every organ
seems to fail to do its duty.
If you are sick or feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. A trial will con-
vince you of its great merit.
The mild and immediate effect of
SwampsRoot, the great kidney and
bladder remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest because its remarkable
health restoring properties have been
proven III thousands of the most DISTRESS
ing cases. If you need medicine you
e1,r,,Id have 4I,a ha.+
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-21
Resolution Not Uniform.

1t probably will be contended, when
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-11
MAYBE THIS WOMAN
WAS WISER THAN
ARREsT|NG OFFICER
ACCUSED OF SELLING LIQUOR,
SHE MAKES FRIENDS
WITH WITNESS.

Although Bert McBee secured the
evidence which resulted In the ar
rest OF Mrs. Anna Peterson, pro-
prietor Of a lodging house AT First
av. and Bell st.. last night. she
heaped Goals OF fire upon his head
by depositing bail when he was
about 10 be locked up as a witness
Mei3ee. with all the instincts OF
an amateur detective. Informed Pa.
trolmhn Tommy Wright last night
that be just knsw Mrs. Peterson
was selling liquor at her lodging
house McBee then went TO Mrs
Peterson's lodging house and pur.
chased the liquor with the liquor
as evidence. Patrolman Wright
then arrested Mrs. Peterson. AT
police headquarters she was com
PEELED 90 deposit 800 bail. She was
just about 10 depart when she over
heard that McBce would be locked
up as a witness because he did not
happen 10 have $40 bail. Mrs.
Peterson requested that she be al.
lowed 10 deposit the money. The
request WAS granted. Both left the
station together.
Nov the question "a, will McBec
show up for Mrs. Petereon's trial
or will be let her $40 be forfeited.
and as McBee Is the principal wit.
ness. will Mrs. Peterson be convict.
ed II AcBee Is not present.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-11

even bothered about inauirlnE In
advance whore they we're TO vote.
We're going to stop those fol.
lows this year"
Five men have filed petitions for
Auburn slocum. NJ. r. For.
syth and II. Bruce, republicans, and
n, l. Foreman and DR.. A. n. Fehr,
citizens ticket Charles H. Ennis,
present incumbent, and oliver An.
derson. police judge. have filed their
names as candidates for city attor.
ney.
John Deck Ia without opposition
for reelection an city clerk, and A.
NJ Anderson and l. y. Morgan an.
nounce themselves for city treas.
ufer.
r. II, Lippincott. who has been
councilman FROM the First ward.
viii be candidate IN tho Second
this year George NJ. Walsh, repub.
llcan. and q. r. Tegardin and =. y.
Gibeau. citizens ticket. will contest
the nomination.
There are three candidates IN
the First ward y ~ Alden, rcpnb.
liean. and y. d. Chamberlain aud
w. l.. Hoffediiz. formerly city en-.
gincer, citizens ticket. y. w. Blair
and Charles Saylea, republicans. are
after the nomination In the Third
ward. as Councilman Bruce Is seek.
Ing the mayoralty.
q, Bertoldi. republican. has an.
nomnced that he Is candidate for
reelection as councilman at-iarge.
and 7 w. Morgan. republican, has
filed for the same office. y. l.. Par.
ish has filed m a candidate for
eouncilman.atlargo on the citizens
ticket.
The counetimcn whose terms OF
office do not expire include n. v.
Aakina, First ward. Charles Hale.
Second ward. and G. G. Conner.
Third ward.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-11
CORNELL STILL
PROMISES BUT
STAYS AWAY
Shifty Orator Is Just as
Liberal With Promises
as Ever About Giving
Himself Up.

Henry Watson Cornell. apelibind.
or. lawyer and the champion break.
eF Of dates with justice. Is Etiil very
much AZ large today. with the pros.
ecutlng attorneys nleuths zilli In
hot but futile pursuit Mr. Cornell
IA simply not there when the slcuths
are on the spot. Ne appears to
have an unlimited supply Of other
spots. and all with good telephone
connection.
To-day Mr. Cornell Informed
Philip Tworoger over the telephone
that he was prepared TO come in
and surrender. but he has changed
his mind so frequently about com.
lnE ~" that no receptions are being
planned for him.
Corncll's inability 20 get bail Il
the cause Of his elusiveness. and
also the cause Of considerable spec.
ulation among his acauaintRnces
Cornell has large number of
friends IN the LIQUOR business. men
whose friendship II most often
proven by "Eolng bail" when Cor.
nell opened ovcrtures with some Of
these he was met by a general ~.
fuaai.
One saloon man said.
Il like Cornell and would willing.
~ help him out But I got my tip
10 stay out Of this business. and
know which side my bread Is but.
tered on"
Several other saloon men cvaded
the giving Of bail on the same enig.
matte grounds. and there In a gen.
eral suspicion that there Is some.
thing behind the search for Cornell
besides the extortlon complaint
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-11
GOAO'S DEATH
BRINGS BARS
FOR WINDOWS
City Hospital Will Have
Two Guards on Duty
Until the Wards Have
Been Made Safe.

In view OF the fact that the city
authorities late Saturday night lot
the contract for placing iron bars
on the windows Of the CITY hospital.
DIR. ]. G. Snyder. county coroner.
has dispensed with an inquest over
the body Of Thomas Goad. the po-
5lcc chauffeur. who ieaped TO his
death early Saturday morning.
"Goads death has caused prompt
action On the part of the authori.
lies. said DR. Snyder today. In
addition to placing iron bars on the
windows of the CITY hospital. padded
cells In the city Jail "a well as
the hospital will be Immediately
installed. According to the con
tract let Saturday night. the iron
bars must be In place within the
next ~ days. To prevent a pos.
slhlc recurrence of Just such traR.
edies as resulted In the death OF
Goad. two guards will be placed
In the wards OF the City hospital
day and night until the windows
are barred"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-11

was In. but | have never forgotten
Cook. As n boy. he was absolutely
above cheating or deception. lie
was no 'goody.goody.' either. lie
was the match OF any boy In the
school In tusslc. and the master
OF most OF them. He was straight.
that ls ALL II he didn't have his
lessons. he missed and made the
best OF H. II as man he hadn't
reached the pole. II he had missed
! know he would have said 80 and
would have made the most Of that.
That's Cook.
"The dispatches show" Brown
continues. that Cook. the man. Is
as modest as Cook the boy. lie was
never the Dragging kind OF boy.
though he had many excuses for
being boastful He cxcelied IN out
ofdoor sports. Hockey was his fay-
Orite, You see. he liked the ice even
then. He was thoroughly at home
on skates. Next TO skating. I think
Cook liked wrestling As a lad. he
was huskier than the most ~ us
and ] remember many a hard fall
| received al his hands.
While Cook was n serious boy,
he had the saving sense humor
He was always ready with a laugh,
even II the Joke were on him I
have seen some photographs OF bis
arrival from the north. notice
that the laugh is gtill with him.
Cook WAS not 80 very much dif
ferent from other boys. He was
a normal, strong. healthy. honest
American boy.
TO my mind the fact that he has
said that he has discovered the
pole "a sufficient"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-11
WILL TRY TO DRIVE ILLEGAL
VOTERS FROM GEORGETOWN

Advocates OF clean government
IN Georgetown this year are start.
ng their campaign ut the regiatra.
ton booths A determined fight
WIZ be made to keep out "floatera."
Last election. Il Ia charged. 200
or 500 men, saloon hangers on and
ulAreputable characters. recruited
from all parts OF Seattle, awarmad
INTO Georgetown on registration and
election days. and were a powerful
factor In keeping the old gang In
charge OF the city affairs.
Some 300 voters were registered
~ the last election. and more than
700 of them voted. SO far this year
the registration is slightly In excess
OF soc, and many believe that Il will
not run more than 1850 more.
Councilman Hale. who has led the
fight for better government In
Georgetown. laid the foundation for
stopping illegal registration shortly
after the last election.
After his resolution for number.
lng the road houses had been killed
by the council. Hale quoted the
state law, lie showed that where
houses were not numbered In any
municipality, the intending voter
had TO locate his house by lot mum.
Der. or II unpiatted. by a land do
scription
a resolution based on the state
law. directing election officials 10
enforce the law. was put through by
Hale This Is believed to be a
great safeguard.
Why. last time" said Hale TO
day, tn speaking of the registration.
II saw something like a hundred
men coming ont from Seattle. They
got off the car and asked the way
10 the Horseshoe saloon. or the city
hall, or the other election booth
They were all fioatcrs. who hadn't