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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
SCHLEY CAPITALS
BUDGET OF NEWS
Social Happenings of Week
in EIIaViIle.

Ellaville. Ga, Oct. 19.-Mrs. H. ].
Holloway and children spent several
days pleasantly with relatives near
Andersonville the past week.
Prof, Walter Beckham, the efficient
principal of the Oglethorpe High
School, visited his sister, Miss Susie
Beckham, Saturday
Mrs. E. A. Jordan was the guest of
relatives in Buena Vista several days
last week.
Mrs. W. E. Drane and children are
visiting relatives at Luthersville this
week.
Mr.. Robert Strange and wife have
returned from a very pleasant stay Of
few days in Butler.
Mrs. S. C. Collins made a shopping
tour to Columbus Friday
We are glad to have as our citizens
Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins, the former hav-
ing accepted a position as depot agent
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Scarborough, OF
Americas, visited their sister, Miss
Julia Scarborough. the past week.
We are glad to note that little Jewel
Bridges, who has bee i'll, is much inn
proved.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A Hall left for
/ Greenyille last week, where they will
in future reside
Mrs. Charles Hill Greene spent last
week pleasantly with friends aud rel
atives here.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Baldwin are en-
ioying a visit to relatives in Ogle-
thorpe. ?
: DR.. and Mrs. w d. Sears are at
tending the Association at Bronwood
this week.
: Col. G. A. McCroy spent Monday in
+, Americas on business.
/ Quite number of our citizens went
, to Buena Vista to attend the funeral
of Mr.. w. 2. Burt, which sad event oc-
Cured Sunday
Miss King, after stay of some
length here, has returned to Columbus
Miss Eva Prickard is sending this
week with friends in Brentwood
Messrs. T. A. and S. C. Collins,
prominent knights of the grip. spent
I the Weekend with home folks here
Mr.. II. c. Davis, our popular cash
| Ter at the bank, spent Sunday in Am
e1ssus.
Mr. Charlie Pickard is in Poula1
this week on business.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Edwards, after a
pleasant visit here, left last Wednes-
day for their winter home in Florida,
Miss Lucy Baldwin is attending the
Association in Bronwood, stopping
with Mrs. John Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Stewart and
Master Bradford, of Macon, are the
guests of the formers parents here.
At the lovely home of Mrs. T. A.
Collins the Home Mission Society held
a most interesting meeting Monday af-
ternoon. A splendid program was
rendered and plans devised for finish
| ing to pay for the lights recently in
| stalled in the church here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
i'm THE METROPOLIS
OF WEBSTER COUNTY
Current News Happenings
Over in Preston.
(F4om Our Special correspondsnt)

lEfom Our Special Correspondent
Preston, Ca, Oct. 20.-The big dry
goods store of Mr.. ]. L. Horn was
visited late Tuesday night by an un-
known party and about fifty dollars in
cash, some jewelry and two or three
reyolvers were taken. The robbers
made their way into the store through
the back window, breaking out one of
the big iron bars which were supposed
to insure against burglary By means
Of pick, belonging to the stock, a
large hole was picked out in one side
OF the big iron safe and twas through
this they procured the money. Mr..
Horns friends, while they regret very
much this loss and damage to prop
erty, are congratulating his good luck
in having deposited late Tuesday af-
ternoon, only few hours before,
about one thousand dollars. Detectives
are at work on the case, and the Gull
prits will probably be caught.
Rev. Mr.. Williams, of Phenix City,
delivered very impressive sermon to
large audience Sunday, and at a
special meeting of the members Sun
day night was called to fill Rev. A. C..
Wellon's place at the Baptist church
the ensuing year. Mr.. Wellons has
been a very earnest worker in the
church here, and has made many
friends who regret to give him up
NJ. Williams comes to us very
highly recommended, and we trust our
association with him will be both
pleasant and profitable
Mrs. j. H. Strickland and interesting
children, of Concord, are very pleas
antly visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. r,
Stapleton and DR.. and Mrs j. r
Lunsford this week
Miss Nina Aston has returned to
her home at Richland, after pleas
ant visit to relatives here
DR.. ]. R. Hair, of Aericus, was a
visitor here one day last week
Mr.. F. p. Wallace, of Dadeville, Ala
was in town one day last week on a
visit to his daughter, Miss Lucille Oh
liver.
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin is spending
this week pleasantly with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bob Pitcher, near Americas
Mr.. John A. King visited in Cusseta
pleasantly Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. John Hawkins and Miss Jewell
, Kidd were visitors in Americas Mon
day. going over on a shopping eXpedi-
ton
Mr.. Jim Griffin, who has been visit
ing relatives here, has returned to
Havana, Fla.
Mrs. W. Z. Jenkins spent several
days last week very pleasantly with
Mrs. John A. King.
Miss Jewell Kidd is spending this
week delightfully."- with friends in
Bronwood, having gone to attend the
, Association there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
w. !. ENGLISH
For Special Bargains City Property, Farm and
Timber Lands, Call on w. L. ENGLISH,
Planters Bank Building Americas, Ga.

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 well improved,
with water. Fine mineral spring on
the place. The land lies we'll. If you
are looking for a bargain in large
farm, do not overlook this. Cuold be
made into fine stock farm. Price
$1,000 per acre.
400 acres, 3 miles east Of Brentwood
Ga. VIII 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 Brentwood
Ga. well improved; very fine lands in
deed; rents we'll and will make 10
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.
Ga, well improved in high state OF
cultivation; ten pIows run on the
place. This is an all-round good farm
Very attractive in every way. Price
$15,00000
300 acres, 4 miles north of Bron-
wood. Terrell county, Ga; extra good
dwelling; plenty of good tenant
houses. barprs. etc. Five plows run on
the phace Price $4,500.00,
l 900 acres, Dodge county, Ga, near
Eastman, lying on the Southern Rail-
road. All in woods, very fine, gravely
soil, with yellow clay subsoil from to
6 inches TO the top. This place can be
had at a bargain. and on : .sy terms.
Price 100000; $500 per acre cash, and
Sl.00 per acre per annum until paid
at per cent interest on the deferred
payments. Do not miss this.
1910 acres. in Sumter county, Ga, s
miles northwest of Americus; 6 miles
south of Ellaville; 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, Ga, fairly well i'm
proved and the land very valuable for
many purposes Large stream of IA
ter running through the tract. Price
$50. 30 per acre.
100 acres, s miles west of Americus
miles north of Plains; well improv-
ed; q nice little farm; cheap at the
price, 100000
202N1-2 acres, 2 miles west of Amer
icus, well improved; 100 acres high
state cultivation, balance in original
forestA Price 100000. Bargain
1900 facres of land, s miles north
of Ellaville. Schley county, Ga, fairly
well Improved. with large extra good
dwelling. Land rents we'll. Price
Sc 100000 Easy terms.
$500 acres fine level gravely land,
in Coffee county, Ga, near Willacoo-
chez. Ca on railroad. Lands will
produce bale of cotton per acre. Larg-
er percentage in original woods. Price
$1,000 per acre.
SAT acres five miles north of Lees
burg, Ca three good settlements.
Price $3,750.oO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
QUITS TIE LEGISLATURE TO
LOOK AFTER HIS BUSINESS

The Americas friends of Col. c. H.
BeaEley, Lee county's popular and
able representative in the legislature,
VIII be interested in the announce
pent that, after having served one
half of his term he has quit the job
lin order to devote his entire time to
his business affairs. Col Beazley is
one of the brainy men of the house,
and his resignation will be a matter
of general regret. A special election
will be held in Lee to fill the vacancy
thus created
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

1t is in time of sudden mishap or ac-
cident that Chamberlains Liniment
can be relied upon to take the place
of the family doctor, who cannot al
ways be found at the moment Then
it is that Chamberlain's Liniment is
never found wanting. In cases of
sprains, cuts, wounds and bruises
Chamberlain's Liniment takes out the
soreness and drivesl away the pain.
Sold by all 5eaiers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
SOME QUITE REMARKABLE HAND
BAGS AND PURSES.

Some for less than the cost of the
lining The whole stock goes; some
may be little soiled, some may need
a good brushing up; nothing more Sc
rious. They are worth soc, 75c, 81,
s1.25, $3.50 and up to 49, Every one
displayed on front counter. Your
choice ............ 33c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
President aft Day

Thursday, November 4 will be
immense. President Taft will pause
in his $4,000 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, 1909-10-22

1000 acres. at De Soto, Sumter
county. Georgia, II miles east of Am
CIRCUS: body divided into farms of
from . acres to as large as wanted;
soil very fine clay, and will grow all
kinds OF fruits and vegetables, as we'll
as corn, cotton and grain; well i'm
proved. plenty of timber and water.
and labor plentiful Price and terms
will ~ given upon application, and
graded according to location of tract
and improvement thereon; all of this
land is comparatively level Write
for particulars.
200 acres six miles west of Ameri-
Gus, rents for seven and a half bales
cotton: three horse farm in cultiya-
tion; good improvements, etc. Price
s3l50.U0.
200 acres three miles northeast of
Andersonville, on the Central of Geor-
gia Railway. Price $4,000.
200 acres two miles south of Ander-
sum me- '',g So ' -. o,-' a1aoa.
D'IH' elC I.,it'li.7 IA az W LII
some Sood t ai i''o7 7ii'' "0''
TIIte @l''VV'V''
mo .a,.. ,,o,, pIoire r., fva
wagons sixteen muleS, seed OUT %
about seventy paIes Oh colIoh, ldLsz
amount OF corn a.ass -ou'ier. race -
talns one dwelling, T~-111' - =
houses, out buildings, Fl - q Of
$l6,OOO.O0. atch ::
-
OF Plans. rents for eight ~
tom improvements good. 5
,.-.... . .-,.r... ....,...
70' "''sS' mics west 81
sumter county; loV acres Il 97 Pl'@-
Der; Us acres in cultivation ~-
clay lands and gray Lands |
..r--.,. ......-... -. =
S"'s'"' i"IIii'L'7 S'' cam
improvements very good,
Isl acres east OF Americas, SNn-
ter county, at Cobb Station; 1,25p
acres in cultivation, 512 acres in orig
mai woods; improvements very good
and all that are necessary, including
sin and store house; water power
available: produces 300 to 400 bales Of
necessary In farm price for ouiclz
sale.
200 acres, 10 miles east of Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Hoarseness in a child subject to
Group is a sure indication of the ap-
proach of the disease. If Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has
appeared. it will prevent the attack
Contains no poison. Sold by all deal
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
READY-MADE SHEETS AT 4se.

Extra large sheets for double beds,
bleached perfectly white, free from
the sheeting alone used in
this sheet would cost us more than
soc to buy; our price for the ready
sheet as long as this lot lasts. at 43c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
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 Blngville'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, 1909-10-22
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, 1909-10-22
% YARDS SMOOTH SEA ISLAND
FOR 81.

This special bargain will hardly be
offered again this year, for when the
mills get hold of some of the new
cotton 25 yards of this same grade
can't be sold for less than $3.50; very
special; % yards for .............$1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
become famous for it's cures of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Try it
when in need. 1t contains no harmful
substance and always gives prompt
relief Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
CONTINUATION SALE DRESS
GOODS AT soc.

More than one thousand yards oil
fine dress goods will be sold here al
half price; most of the lot are goods
that are from 80 to 50 inches wide
and al 1.-The way up to 1925; very
special; here to close at, yard !. !. SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
Pecan Trees for Sale.

If you want pecan trees that WIFI
bear large paper shell pecans, tire IS
that grow fast and bear early, and 10
guess work about what they will k9ar.
call ON H. w Smithwick. at Gun
Store, Americas, Ga. Sun &Wed-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
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 miles of Plains, adjoin-
ing Jno. A. Mcdonald old home place.
Dwelling, tenant house and crib
liz acres miles Sumter, adjoining
Chapel, Rogers and Countryman.
Good land and good improvements.
Lots of land 223 and 224 in 18th dis
trict of Lee Co., adjoining Sumter Co.
line, and touching lands which sell
for $50 to $40 per acre. Ample -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Americas is furnishing a fine mar
ket now for every surplus bale of hay
and bushel of corn grown in Sumter.
The county wants to buy it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up AT
Random.

Ye gods Think of Americas going
en- masse to Cordele to see a circus!
But the elephant is there; not here,
And we go to view him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
25c HAIR BARETTES AT IL Lee.

Special sale for Monday, fine hal.
barettes; some as long as eight in
No extra charge for the long ones
here Tuesday only; regularly 25c
grades at ..............12 1-2c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

A dozen Americas people went TO
Macon last night to attend the the
atre, while 200 will go to Cordele to-
day to the circus Thus we travel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

1 have placed at the warehouse OF
Mr.. j. l.. Chambliss a lot of fine, clean
Bancroft oats for sale, cleAr of all
grass and weed seed.
". B. HAYS,
9-291mo-d&w Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

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, 1909-10-22
LADIES' FAST BLACK HOSE, 8 1-sc

One case ladies fast black hose
high spliced heels and toes, full seam
less; regularly sold for 15c; here at
pair .............S1-3C
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

The Seaboards Good Ship of Zion
made this port yesterday, and the dis
tribution of ten thousand shekels
among employees brought joy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Fifteen cents will be the glad price
paid for cotton within ten days. Think
of $75 per bale for cotton, and then
spell -p-e-r-i-t-y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
DUNCAN'S
STORE
WHITE SPREADS At 9sc.

One case white spreads, full regu-
lar size, hemmed ready for use; al
ways $3.50; here at, each .. csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

The speciality features and new pic
lures at the opera house again delight
ed a great audience last night An
other big bill tonight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
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, 1909-10-22
Good Roads Day

Wednesday, November 8, will be
day for the study of one of the South's
most important problems-Good
Roads Judge w. F. Eve, of Augusta,
will speak, as will General Evans.
Governor Joseph NJ. Brown will be
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
Opening Day

Wednesday. October q, will be
Opening and Justices Day The
Justices of the Peace in Georgia will
hold convention on that day and be
the guests of the fair
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Drifting with the tide is one way
to get where you don't want to go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Duplicate Bills, the Deuce of Will
lies; both Buffalo and Pawnee, will
carry the local bunch in a gallop to
Cordele today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
Exhibits

from more than 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, 1909-10-22

IN POSITION TO ASSIST YOU IN
PROCURING LOANS ON FARM
LANDS AT s PER CENT INTEREST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

The stampede out Lee street yester-
day was not fire Someone started
rumor that farm ont that direction
was about to be sold
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

sympathize deeP!s =
count of fhe critical Cd
daughter, Mrs. Joe Sal
Misses Bessie SalteI
Emma Virgins and EN
spend this week with
art of Bronwood, att
fist association while
Miss Alva Hatqha
Dawson spent Sum
May Hatcher.
Mr.. Renza Israe
Collins made a bust
vile Saturday mort
Mrs. Nan Cawart a
Ethel, of Bronwood
at Mr.. NJ. A. TarI
Mr.. Tom Williams
Ala, made a short
here last week.
Mr.. U. K. McTy
ford was a Sunday
Mrs. Virgil n
was the guest q
Williams, La
Mr.. J.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22
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 J. SulIy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

1 have bought Ely's barber shop, on
corner next door to Davenport's drug
store, Lamar street. Give me a trial;
if not satisfied, will refund your
money
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Ame,.cus is going to have circus
all her ownest own in two weeks, and
will invite all South Georgia to come
and felicitate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22


lures at the opera house again delight
ed a great audience last night An
other big bill tonight
Ame,.cus is going to have a circus
all her ownest own in two weeks, and
will invite all South Georgia to come
and felicitate.
Watermelons are becoming scarce
in the Americas market, but it gives
way only to the soulful chitterling and
the equally savory possum.
1t has been some time since a sale
of city realty was recorded, as just
now the man with the dollar is chas-
ing the farm proposition.
What ails Poor Kitty that it does
not butt in with similar seasonic past
| times? For monumental Darkness p.
X. skins dominoes.
When the three oaks are cut down
in order to afford glimpse of the
new postoffice, other trees of smaller
variety will be planted.
The Central depot was crowded yes
terday, the delegates returning from
the Bronwood meeting augmented the
usual throng there
Americas is at last upon the eve Of
having new and modern theatre, as
welI-defined movement to that end Is
now under way.
The farmers who sold their bales at
$50 last summer do not feel any better
now at the prospective joy prices of
SIS per bale.
The stampede out Lee street yester-
day was not fire. Someone started
a rumor that farm ont that direction
was about to be sold.
Duplicate Bills, the Deuce of Will
lies; both Buffalo and Pawnee, will
carry the local bunch in a gallop to
Cordele today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

The farmers who sold their bales at
$50 last summer do not feel any better
now at the prospective joy prices of
SIS per bale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

SLAVES, Toe.
q. II. QUARTERMAN & co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Americas is at last upon the eve Of
having a new and modern theatre, as
well-defned movement to that end is
now under way
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

9-29- 1mo-d&w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

Watermelons are becoming scarce
in the Americas market but it gives
way only to the soulful chitterling and
the equally savory possum
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

The Central depot was crowded yes
terday, the delegates returning from
the Brentwood meeting augmented the
usual throng there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

40 acres , II miles west of Ameri-
Gus. Ga, good lands, we'll improved
every way, Running water on the
place. Price 81 10000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-22

1t has been some time since sale
of city realty was recorded, as just
now the man with the dollar is chas-
ing the farm proposition.