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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

cutest kid you ever saw. About four
years old, / reckon! long brown curls,
cheeks as red as fire, big brown eyes,
just in her long white nightie, reach
ing up to the tall desk with one hand
and holding tight in the other a bit
of black stocking. With little
anxious kind of a laugh, not bit
scared Of us all, but trying to look
through the smoke as if we might be
hiding the very thing she was hunt
ing, she said:
"I'm just looking for the fireplace.
You know, Santa comes tonight, and
we've only but just came ourselves,
and can't seem to find the place to
hang my stockings. Please 'scuse me
for bothering. / waited long time
to ask mamma, but she's talking and
/ mustn't int-rupt. You mustn't ever
Interrupt people when they're talking
specially"-and the youngster spoke
so softly we all leaned over to listen
Especially when they're talking to
God. like my mamma is. She's been
talking to God over by the window
and looking up, SOL think He's talk
ing back to her. If you'll only just
show me where my stocking goes, I'll
run back and let my eyes go shut, !"
and the kiddie tiptoed to look over
the desk.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

Period Of Wearing II 10 Shortened
and Il ls l-esa Conspicuous.

Period Of Wearing IL 10 Shortened
and II Is Less Conspicuous.
Whether we approve or not. 1t is
undeniably true that the period Of
mourning IL being shortened and the
evidences made less conspicuous
than in the years Of the past, says
the Haberdasher. Only rarely now
adays do men wear emblems OF GRIEF
for persons outside OF their immedi-
ate family.
First mourning for wife covers .
year, and for other relatives six
months. During the first period only
black and white effects are permits
afble. The scheme calls for deep hat
band. white shirt, either plain OF
with black stripes. and black suit,
overcoat, waistcoat, half hose. gloves
and shoes.
The second period of mourning
lasts six months for wife and three
months for any other relative. In
this time gray is correct and the
mourning band is not worn on the
hat. Black and white effects az well
as gray are allowable.
The brassard or sleeve band IL In
exceedingly bad form. It originated
in England as an expedient for SER
wants and others who could not az
ford entire change Of outfit.
Attendance at social affairs Of .
ceremonious character is not expect
ed during the first period Of mourn
ing. II circumstances make 1t nee
essary the only change from custom
ary usage is in daytime, black gloves
and cravat. instead OF gray and in
the evening cloth band, not silk on
the silk hat.
Black tie and waistcoat should not
be substituted in the evening for the
white, nor are black studs and links
or black bordered handkerchief any
longer approved. These things saw
ored OF parading sorrow and have
wisely been abandoned. The prinl-
airy purpose Of black is to prevent
such embarrassment as might arise
from ignorance Of bereavement on
the part OF those met.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

I'm going to turn in" AS he passed
the gas over the desk something yell
low slid from his hand, and the toe of
the little black stocking stretched a
bit. One after another the rest of
the crowd followed, and, somehow,
with each passing the little black
dangler got heavier and longer. All
the while l kept seeing the things my
kid sister used to pull out of her
stocking Christmas morning, SO when
I'd put in bit to make the stocking
heavier, got on my coat and went
out to see If there wasn't toy shop
in Denver. Found one all right, and
if you'll believe me, there was Mack,
and Johnson, and Miller, and every
last living one of those fellows that
had turned in back at the hotel-all
sneaking out the back way.
Beat it," said Mack; we've
bought all this stuff the kid wants.
You go get candy, and candy, and
then some more candy, and some
little fellows, mind, to go
into the stocking"
Tell you what, Santa never did a
better job in his whole career than we
did that night. The stocking was
right heavy and dragged round the
toe, but it pumped out above with
oranges and stuff, parcels all stacked
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
FEwER RAILROAD CASUALTIES
2,791 Persons Killed During Year,
Against 1854 in 1908.

2791 Persons Killed During Year
Against 1854 In 1908.
A decrease In the number Of casu-
alties on American railroads for the
year ended June 80, 1909, is shown
by report issued by the Interstate
Commerce Commission
During the year 2,791 persons were
killed and 63,920 were injured on
railroads, as against 1894 killed and
68,969 injured during the previous
fiscal year This was decrease Of
973 killed and 5000 injured The
report shows that the number OF en-
ployes killed in coupling and uncoup-
ling cars and engines was 50 per
cent less than during the fiscal year
Of 1908
The total number Of persons kille6
and injured during the three months
ending June 80 last was 1895, or
5SS killed and 15,307 injured being a
decrease OF three In the total num-
Der Of persons killed and an increase
OF 2,2O9 injured, as compared with
the number reported for the same
period year ago.
The total number Of collisions end
derailments in the quarter was 2,1O0,
or s17 collisions and 1888 derail.
ments, Of which 100 collisions and 172
derailments affected passenger
trains. The total damage to cars,
engines and roadways was $1,7O3,642.
This shows a decrease OF thirty in
the total number Of collisions and de-
railments, as compared with the
number reported for the same period
q year ago.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
minute

OFF went the baby and there dam
gled the stocking. Before any of us
had time to speak, the clerk said:
Boys, that's Briggs little girl. Wife
and baby came on to spend Christmas
with him. passed him on the road.
We had to tell her when she got here
this afternoon. Here's the baby's
stocking, you"
Shut up!" growled Mack. Boys,
I'm going out, and he got himself
into his overcoat.
bad night outside" said Miller.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

again. What say, boys?" We all
agreed, for you see any Of us might
have been in Briggs place.
We SHE'D the Office next day, but
that clerk was all right; he got the
two OF them off for home that after
noon. Don't know any OF the partic-
ulars; never heard any. But some
how to this day l can't go by room
40 in that hotel without going a
bit quieter for thinking Of the woman
who had been by the window there
that Christmas Eve, and the kiddie
with her little black stocking hunting
the fireplace e. M. Wheelock.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

below, and big sign done By the
clerk: The Little Lady IN Room 4O."
One Of the boys wanted to open the
parcels, but some one sang out:
''Oh. let the kiddie open her own
parcels" So we left 'em.
Before we quit for good that night
Brown turned around to the clerk.
Now, listen. We don't know Briggs.
and we don't know his wife, and we
don't know the kid, and you don't
know anything about anybody---that
is If you ever want to see any Of us
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

cigars. While we were smoking away
like mad, the clerk over by the desk
began to cough, and when we looked
his way. he shook his head, leaned
over the desk, and asked:
We'll, little lady, and what can
do for your
BY George, standing right in front
of the desk, looking like she'd lost.
something very important, was the
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
Greeting.

Christmas greetings,
One and all!
Christmas seems to
Have the call.
Here's a wish that
You and |
May get Ger it
By and by.
Here's a wish that
You may eat
All the good old
Turkey meat
That your stomach
Will contain,
With no fear Of
Future pain.
Here's a wish that
You may be
Always trimming
Full of glee.
It's a cinch to
Pen a rhyme
In the joyous
Christmas time!
birmingham Age-Herald
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
The Time Of His Life.

"How did you enjoy the holidays,
Willie?"
"Oh, fine! ] broke my drum, over
ate myself twice, got tonsilitis and set
the Christmas tree aflre. Pittsburg
Press.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

and sat down, then he spoke: Why,
he is out in-I thought you boys
knew-I've been here a week
Briggs died the day after l got in.
Some of us went up. He started last
day before yesterday. Tough luck,
Isn't 1t, boys?"
Not man of US spoke, only the
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17

You always think Of Santa Claus
In furs and woolly clothes,
Just riding in his reindeer-sleigh
In winter, suppose
I think a busy workingman
He certainly must be,
In early springs warm budding-timG
To graft and bud each tree.
The pines, the hemlocks, cedars, too,
With curious kinds of fruit,
To have them bear the toys and things
Each Christmas-child to suit.
Why, yes, of course he has to work,
And then to feed his deer,
Or we should miss his jolly face
And lose our Christmas cheer.
Mary E. Merrill, in Christian Register.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-17
MrNu FOR a 5MALL FANIrrI

Olives Celery
crcdTn Of Tornado Soup
Rod5t Ducklina With sos, ,1tuDinaa
Bokcd 5yseA TooTdtoe5 .1feSed Celery
Waldorf ,Sqlod ryayoHnojJc Drsin9l
Flum JSuddino Hard 1ducc
Fruit BoTnIbon5 NuDI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
Mr.. w. P. Wallis, Chairman Building
Committee. Board of Educ alton, Amer
icus, Ga, until 4 o'clock p. M, Nov.
5th, 1909, for the erection and COM
pletion of High School Building for
the City of Americas, Ga, in accord
ance with plans and specifications and
under the supervision of T. F. Lock
wood, Columbus, Ga.
Plans and specifications are on file
at the Offices of T. F. Lockwood,
Columbus. Ga, and A. G. Mil
Ter, Supt. CITY Schools, Americas, Ga.
and can be had on application to the
Architect, accompanying same with a
certified check for $1,000 payable to
the said Architect, contingent upon
the return of the drawings and speci-
fications.
Bids must be accompanied by a GER
titled check for $4,000 made payable
to T. n. Hawkes., Clerk and Treas,
Americas, Ga. This check will be for
feited to the City of Americas, Ga, in
the event the successful bidder fails
to make bond with an approved Sc
curity Company in the amount of $10,-
100000 for the faithful performance of
the contract.
The right is reserved to accept any
| or reject any or all bids submitted
w. P. WALLIS,
1913 to ia Chrmn. Build Com.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
MARCHING OF ARMY ON
SLUMS OF CHICAGO
Unusual Scene is Witnessed
in Windy City.

Chicago, Oct 19-Fifteen thousand
men and women praying for Chicago's
deliverance from it's sine, invaded the
Tenderloin district of the city last
night, led by Gypsy Smith, the even
gelist who is conducting a revival
here at the Seventh Regiment Armory.
A giant chorus of sacred song
drowned out the music of the saloons,
and the lights were dimmed by the
glare of the brilliant illumination that
blazed the way of the Christian army.
For two miles the procession of
evangels extended into the district
in the vicinity of Twenty second and
State streets on it's march to the goal
where mass meetings were held at
midnight. a
Along the route from Thirty fourth
street and Wentworth avenue, where
the parade was formed, up State street
to Twentieth street thousands crowd
ed the sidewalks. 1t was an orderly
crowd however, and the church men
and women were unmolested as they
walked praying and singing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
MONEY BACK.
DOdsOn's Pharmacy Sells Remedy
Fer Catarrh ON That Liberal
Oasis

Breathe Hyomei over the germ-rid-
den membrane, and it will kill the
germs, and cure catarrh.
There is no other way-you must
get where the germs are before you
can destroy them.
And when catarrh germs have dis
appeared, other things will happen;
there will be no more hawking, not
even in the morning; that offensive
breath will disappear; there will be
no more obnoxious mucous, or cough
ing, or sneezing, or huskiness of
voice, or difficulty in breathing. All
these disagreeable accessories of the
demon catarrh will disappear, and as
they go the glow of health will return,
and all the strength and energy that
was formerly used in combating the
inroads of catarrh, will bring back
your vitality and ambition, will make
a new, healthy, happy being of you in
a few weeks.
Dodson's Pharmacy will sell you a
complete Hyomei outfit for $1.0O.
This includes fine inhaler, bottle
Of Hyomei pronounced High-o-me) j.,
and instructions for use. Sold by
leading druggists everywhere Extra
bottles 80 cents. And bear in mind,
money back if Hyomei doesn't cure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
BIG GROVE OF PECANS
TO GROW IN SUMTER
Hundred Acre Orchard Out
East of the City.

One hundred acres in select pecan
trees will soon be growing seven
miles east of Americas upon a farm
heretofore devoted to cotton, and
other hundreds of acres may likewise
be devoted to the same profitable in
dustry of nut growing. Yesterday Mr..
r. S. Broadhurst purchased the N. G..
Miller farm of four hundred acres out
near Browns mill, and will begin at
once it's substantial improvement. The
first work upon this line will be the
planting of seventy-five or one hum
dred acres in pecan trees, Mr.. Broad
hurst using only the select varieties
that yield a nut always in demand and
at fancy prices. This will be one of
the largest individual groves in Geor-
gia, and in time additions thereto will
be made in the planting of other por-
lions of the 400 acre farm in pecans.
This industry promises greatest re-
suits and Mr.. Broadhurst is deter
mined to be among the many produc-
ers here growing the best varieties of
pecans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
HUGH ROWE FOR
MAYOR OF ATHENS
May BE HOnOred With That Position
without Opposition

Not many years ago, the people OF
Athens met every day at the stamp win
dow of the Athens post office, very
quiet unassuming young man, that nc
one had discovered as possessing
those rare qualities that fitted him for
life of usefulness for his city and
his State, and that would cause all
alike to depend on him in so many
schemes for the betterment of both
city and State. That Hugh Rowe has
developed as he has, and that he has
taken so strong hold upon his people
is due to his unselfish interest in his
friends, his State and his people. II
politics such men are rare; but then
Hugh Rowe is not a politician in the
ordinary meaning of the word, but foi
the reason that his nature draws peo-
pie to him, who learn to depend OF
him to stand for their purposes and
their plans.
Mr.. Rowe is editor of the Athens
Daily Banner; is President of the
Board of Trustees of the State Normal
School He has served on the State
Executive Committee, and has held
many positions of trust in his own
city, and has filed every place with
ability.
1t now seems that Mr. Rowe will
have no opposition for the mayoralty
of his city. Should he be elected, Ath-
State, will have one of the cleanes!
mayors as we'll. Hugh Rowe would
make a good mayor for the whole
State of Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
EXCURSION RATES AND SPECIAL
TRAINS TO MACON
Account of Georgia State Fair via Cen
trail of Georgia Ry.

On account of the above occasion
the Central of Georgia Railway will
sell tickets to Macon at very low
rates, tickets on sale October 26th to
November 5th and for trains sched-
uled to arrive at Macon before noon
November 9Th. Final return limit No
vember 9th.
In addition to regular schedules
special trains will be operated on No
vember Sd and 4th from Albany and
Cuthbert.
Special will leave Cuthbert a. M,
leave Anbany $40 a. m, leave Ameri-
Gus 7:44 a. M; arrive Macon 1915
a. m. Returning, special will leave
Macon $3.50 p. m. on both the above
dates, November Sd and 4th.
Good Roads Day, November Sd;
President Taft Day, November 4th.
For full information call On ]. E.
Hightower, agent, Americas, Ga. 19-2w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
l0TO.NIGHT
|C&)oc0)l0&}2I
.ss:ssSs!z,y11IgU1Essls''.. G..
HAS GONE TO ROCHESTER,
TO BECOME AN EXPERT

Lawson Stapleton, Jr, who recently
was rendered position in the extens-
i've plant of the Selden Company OF
Rochester, N. Y, enters upon his
duties there this week and will become
an expert mechanism in the construc-
ton of automobiles. His aptitude foI
this business became known to the
president of the company, and young
Mr.. Stapleton accepted the f1attering
offer that was made him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
NEW SCHEDULE TO FLORIDA
WILL BEGIN ON NOV. Is

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-The Illinois
Central announces that on Nov. IL
the road will open a new through
route between Chicago and Jackson
vile, Fla, the line to be over the Hi
nois Centrals new road, the Central
of Georgia, and from Americas, Ga.
Albany to Jacksonville over the At
lantic Coast Line. A fast passenger
train will be operated daily between
Chicago and Jacksonville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate
membranes of your throat if you want
to be annoyed. But If you want re-
lief, want to be cured, take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Sold by all
dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

HAIR PUFFS, 95c-Wigs, toupees,
switches, mustaches at corresponding
moderate terms. Combings made up
Quick service. Stamps taken. Acme
Hair Co.. Savannah, Ga. 10-3-7t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Direction for Collie HOrses.-Con-
tents of small bottle of Painkiller
PERRY Davis) in quart bottle, add
pint warm or cold water, sweeten
with molasses, shake we'll until all
mixed. Give about half at once, then
balance in fifteen minutes, if first
dose is not sufficient. This will be
found a never-failing remedy. 35c for
a large bottle. Also in 25c and SOC
sizes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
NOTICE,

When you want good plumbing done
don't forget I am still in the business.
Also all kinds electrical wiring.
Phone SIS or call at F. G. Divers
shop. w. c. JETER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
so cts. at Druggists or by mail Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers. Sc Warren Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Mrs. Grantland Rice and little
daughter Will come today from Nash
vile upon a visit here to her mother
Mrs. Florence Hollis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
g g q FOB
Sbeoeo RHEUMATISM

reality
oood s
4 comes from Indigestion weak constipation and
e r 4noGn the blood and the circulation noushing
JOINTS ana bones the irritating and which
we 90 not claim Tor s. that anything than blood
INTO the and by neurazng the
strengthens and nvigoa the blood
lnvlgoang nourng fluid furnishing health
relieving by
purely vegetable
BOOK on fSnunatls and medical advice
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. GA
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

C. F. Owens, w. w. Rawlins and c
w. Harrell of Albany came up t
Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Mrs. f. NJ. Bearden of Hillsboro
Ga, is visiting at the home of Mrs
Earl c. Speer here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Jeff Kaufman of Columbus was in
the city yesterday among others from
the big town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Retrospection is great toe-stump.
er of progress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
COTTON MARKET REPORT.
Corrected Daily By L. G. Council.

Americas, Ca, Oct 19.-We quote
the market as follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

irwin Williamson of Savannah was
in Americas yesterday morning upon
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

The man in Jail doesn't have to
dodge automobiles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Len c. Baldwin of Marietta spent
yesterday in Americas, his former
home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

If you would get close to nature
get job as farmland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

John W. Brooks of Molena, Ga, was
a business visitor in Americas yes
terday, among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

A $500 stock of perfumery may look
like 80 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

w. E. Yates of Thomaston was il
Americas yesterday. coming her,
upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Evergreen winter lawn grass seed in
stock. Now is the time to plant. D.
+. Davenport, Druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

J. G. Morrison, Tyler Eason and J.
c. Mason were registered from At
lanta last night among the guests of
the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Fitzhugh Lee of Atlanta was among
others from the capital city coming
to Americas yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
SAVANNAH.
Market STEADY.
AMERICUS.
RECEIPTS IN AMERICUS.

Total ..................24,56(
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Mrs. j. Reed Curry and young son
of Charlotte came yesterday upon a
visit here to her father, Mr.. C. NJ
Wheatley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Select stationery in pound papers,
tablets and papeteries. Holidays Book
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATAR RH
EIy'S Cream Balm

IS quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Miss Mabel Sawyer has gone to At
lanta upon a pleasant visit of some
length to friends there, leaving yester-
day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Mrs. J. w. Harris is the guest of
friends at Bronwood while attending
this week the annual meeting of
Friendship Association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-20

Mr.. r. S. Pryor came up from
SmithviHe yesterday upon important
matters of business.