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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
The Cats Fondness for Mice not lnstinc.

The Cats fOndness for Mice not lnstinc,
tive.
(E. T. Brewster in August
Met lure's)
If anything in the entire ami
NAL kingdom would seem to be
a matter of pure instinct, that
thing is the traditional antipathy
of cat and mouse. Yet a recent
study Of 9. S, Berry, made in
Professor Munsterberg's labOra-
tory at Harvard, shows pretty
clearly that a cat has no instin'
ctive impulse to kill and eat mice
nor the mouse any instructive
fear of cats. Berry finds that a
mouse may smell the nose of an
inexperienced cat, or even perch
on it's back, and be quite safe, SO
long as it does not run away.
For the instinct of the kitten
is to chase any small moving
object-ball, spool, tail, mouse
indifferently. 1t is not the
mouse that interests it, but the
mouse in motion. Some day
often by accident, the kitter
plays too roughly with it's cap
tive, and discovers that there /
meat inside. 1t is well know
that cats specialize their hunt
ing, some catching mice, som
squirrels, some birds, 1t seem
in each case, to depend on acc
dents of discovery. A goo
mouser, then, is not a cat with
strong instinct for catchin
mice, but one with a stron
habit of doing so.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Tragedy of A Dark Night.

And thus spoke Sewell Ford;
1t was a dark night. A man
was riding a bicycle with no
lamp. He came to a crossroads,
and did not know which way to
turn. He felt in his pocket for
a match. He found but one.
Climbing to the top of the pole,
he lit the match carefully and in
the ensuing glimmer read:
Wet Paint. Everybody Maya
zine.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
DARKTOWN WEDDING
Be Blushin Bride and De Conventional
Black.

Black.
Oar was sho some big doins in
de cullud cOntengent of dis heah
town las Thursday night when
Miss Lusta Fry and Mistah
Gawge Johnson was united in de
holy bonds ob paddock at de cul-
lud Baptist church. De bride
was a fine lookin c~oalscuttle
blonde and de groom was the
conventional black.
De bridal procession was a de-
posin spectacle as it marched
down de aisle to de tendeh
strains OBJ Meet Me at de
Watehmillion Vine"
A powful big crowd was dab
to see de cerements performed.
After de contracted parties had
got oveh dere strage fright
enough to expand alittle again
dere was a monty fine reception
wild ice cream and udder re-
frainments.
De blushin bride was de re.
eggplant OBJ many handsome
gifts. De groom's gift to de
bride wasa fine washboad, His
ginsville Jeifersonian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Almost a Runaway.

Frank Canterbury is to be
congratulated that there is not
another good news story in this
weeks Jedersonian. Mr.. Can
terbury left a horse and rig
standing near the Merchants
hotel Friday morning and the
animal, probably frightened by
the people crowding into Hader's
(see adv. columns) got a little
buggy, as horses sometimes do,
and started to see how the rig
would serve as a street sweeper
when turned upside down, Mr..
Canterbury and others did the
heroic rescue stunt, however
and the multitules thronging our
busy streets were saved from
the peril of deadly contact with
the hoofs of the plunging steed.
-Higginsville Jeffersonian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Liked Our Band

The Lexington Band, under
the direction of Capt. Fred A.
Day, gave satisfaction in every
particular at the picnic last Sat
urday. The concert Saturday
night was attended by a very
large crowd of appreciative list
eners|.Oak Grove Banner.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Summer School.

The summer school of typewritiug,
shorthand and %penmanship will con
mence the first Monday in June.
Terms reasonable. Term lasts three
months, Eve days in week. Anyone
desiring to enroll please notify Miss
Susie Afford or Phone III. f.,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
AboutAnOna.
From the Spirit OF the West.

From the Spirit OF the West.
The sale of the championthree
year-old pacing heat performer
over a hall. mile course by Col.
r. Todhunter, of Lexington, Mo,
to Mr.. J. James, of Beardstown,
H., places her in the stable of
Charley Dean, Palatine, H., to
fit for her future racing. She
was landed safely and after the
first spin with her, Mr.. Dean is
said to have remarked that I'M.
der the circumstances she
showed as well, or even better
than did Minor Heir 1859 "a or
The Broncho 200 3.4. When a
three-year.old she was undoubt-
eddy the equal of anything of her
age living and, in fact, a chal-
lenge was published in the turf
journals to race her against any
three-year.old trotter or PAGER
for one to five Thousand dollars,
either single or in field, none
barred whatever, which brought
in such as General Watts, Ken.
lucky Todd, Shakespeare, etc.
Those who saw her race, pro
nounced her a real phenomenon,
or speed marvel, with not only
the speed, but the highest racing
caliber. AS a reporter said OF
her record mile of 2:13 IA over
the Marshall, Mo, half-mile
track, "greatas the performance
was, the conditions under which
it was made, render it one Of the
most amazing feats in the history
Of colt racing Anona had
been sent to Mr.. Hackley in
March, but a severe attack Of
distemper put her out Of com.
mission in June and she did
not recover until in July. She
had heen hut three miles in
2:3O up to the time Of her won.
derful performance. Mr.. Hack
ley tells me that she was never
called on at any part of her mil,
although she brushed fraction:
of it in a 200 clip" 1t was in
tended to send her an exhibition
mile later, but the weather pre-
vented, concerning which thi
comment was made at the tim
in The Chicago Horseman: ''Th
Captain is certain that that sh
could have beaten the world
record for three-year.old pacin
FLIES, the pos "a of Brend
York, and his long experienc
With trotters and PAGERS certain
ly entities his opinion to a gree
deal Of prestige. But raj
caused the event to be postpone
much to the disappointment
thousands and thousands ar
thousands of Missouri and Ka
sas horsemen who regard Anol
with a great deal of pride, for h
performance marked a new mi
stone in Missouri breeding a
nails Her future career will
watched with the greatest i
terest by all Western hon
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to me will please call and
settle at once.
Very Respectfully
7-23t3wks James Wlnn.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Laxative for
Women Free

There is a great difference in the
purposes to which a laxative should
be put. Tablets and pills, salts, etc,
are usually violent ~purgatives or
cathartics, and altogether too power
fui for the average person.
A woman at all times needs only
a mild hxative-in fact, none other Is
needed by anyone, weak or strong though
they may be. for the object Is simply to
move the bowels, and II a gentle laxative
will do II, what is the use OF a violent
one?
Or. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin has earned
a wel-deserved vogue among women and
children and old ~folks-peopie who must
necessarily be careful OF what they take.
1t is a liquid laxative tonic and ad-
mittedly the greatest stomach, liver and
bowel remedy before the American people.
The price Is only so cents or 81 a bottle.
as II comes In both sizes. and all drug
gists sell IL. Its pleasant taste ana gentle
action make II an ideal remedy for women
In constipation. torpid liver. sour stom-
ach, sick headache, heartburn and such
like digestive complaints. Its use for a
short time will remove the trouble en-
tirely so that future medication win be
unnecessary. Its tonic properties build up
the stomach and intestinal muscles so
that they act naturally again. That this
Is so is the experience Of many heads OF
families, like Mrs. Brannan. OF Alvsrado,
Va, Mrs. X. L. Stout, OF Louisville. KY.
and numerous others; In fact, way out In
Williams, Cal, as Mrs. J, e. Blackmore,
OF that place, writes. the whole town
seems to be using Il.
II the remedy Is new to you and you
want TO make a trial Of Il before buying.
send your name to the Doctors address
as below and a free test bottle will be sent
you. Then. II results are satisfactory
you can buy Il OF your druggist
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31

II there Is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand, or n you want
any medical advice, write
70 the doctor, and he will
answer you fully. There Is
no charge Tor this service.
The address Is DIT. W. b.
Caldwell. 500 Caldwell bldg,
Monticello. III.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
WEAK, WEARY WOMEN
Learn the Cause of Daily Wees and
End Them

When the back aches and throbs.
When homework is torture,
When night brings no rest nor
sleep.
When urinary disorders set in,
Women's lot is, a weary one.
There is way to escape these
woes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure such ills.
Have cured women here in Ameri-
Gus. This is one Americas woman's
testimony.
Mrs. C. W. Hill, 209 Mayo street.
Americas, Ga, says: 81 have used
Doan's Kidney Pills and have found
them to be a very good remedy. ]
was troubled by, dull, ache in the
small of my back for some time and
my kidneys were disordered. Being
advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured a box at Dodson's Pharmacy
and since using them, l am feeling
great deal better. / have no hesita-
ton in recommending this remedy to
other sufferers"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans' and
take no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
GREAT SOUTHERN SHOW
DRAWING LARGE CROWDS
Mango of Program Every Perform
anee-Matinee Tomorrow.

De Almonds Greatest Southern
Show is proving a magnificent attrac
ion. From the opening here It's popu
'arity was assured and the attendance
as been increasing with every per
'ormance, until the tent last night was
crowded. The complete change of pro
ram at each perfornnAce naturally
has the effect of drawing the same
people back time after time, especial
~ as the performers are so clever and
the enjoyment SO side-splitting.
Tomorrow there will be a souvenir
performance at $3.50 o'clock in the af-
ternoon. AT this performance, which
will be in itself a rare treat for those
attending, pretty Japanese ware will
be distributed among the ladies as
souvenirs. while to each little girl in
the audience will be given a teddy
bear and to each little boy a blow
whistle.
Tonight the program will be full of
snap from beginning to end and to-
morrow night, the closing perform
ance of this engagement, there will
be two hours of solid laughter for
every one present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
AFTER THE LINERS IN
LIEU OF THE COTTON
Big Demand for Low Grade
Cotton.

With the price of cotton climbing
sky high and the cotton crop through
out the South acknowledged to be
very short, the spinners the world over
are in the market for any substitute
for the long staple for manufacturing
purposes. This state of affairs has
given a new impetus to the market for
'linters."
This is the fibre which the cotton
oil mills take from the cotton seed
before crushing the same to extract
the oil.
This staple is not very long, but
this year, on account of the splendid
weather during which the cotton has
been picked from the fields. it is I'M
usually free from stains and of adj
mirable spinning quality.
AS result, there are scores of buy
ers of linters in the state, visiting the
various cotton oil mills, buying up
these bales of Hnters-Georgia alone
making $4,000 bales of 500 pounds
each-which are to be shipped abroad
for spinning purposes.
These linters are shipped abroad
where the staple is spun into mercer
lied silk and manufactured into va
rious articles of wear and imported
into this country. Those linters which
are not sold for spinning purposes are
manufactured in this country into
cloth, felts, made up into mattresses
and used as a padding for comforts.
The sale of linters, another most in
ter by-product of the cotton
seed, now most important part q
the cotton crop, has only been devel-
oped in the South a few years, but is
rapidly taking its place among the
by-products which are now so uni
ve-sally used the world over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
BALD HEADS NOT WANTED.
Badness Is Too Generally Considered
a Sign of Advanced Age.

Badness Is Too Generally Considered
Sign of Advanced Age.
A bald-headed person does not have
an equal chance with one blessed with
a healthy head of hair, because bald
ness is too generally accepted as an
indication of age. Many large corpor-
ations have established an age limit,
and refuse to take men over thirty
five years of age as new employees.
Almost IS per cent of bald-headed
people may regain a good head of
healthy hair if they will follow our
advice and accept our offer. We have
a remedy that we positively guarantee
to grow hair on any head, unless the
roots of the hair are entirely dead,
their follicles closed, and the scalp
has become glazed and shiny. We
want people to try this remedy at our
risk, with the distinct understanding
that unless it does exactly what we
claim it will, and gives satisfaction in
every respect, we shall make no
charge for the remedy used during
the trial.
We know exactly what we are talk
ing about, and with this offer back Of
our statements no one should scott,
doubt our word or hesitate to put our
remedy to an actual test.
We want every one suffering from
any scalp or hair trouble, dandruff,
falling hair or badness, to try our
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic. We want
them to use it regularly-say until
three bottles have been used-and If
it does not eradicate dandruff, cleanse
and refresh the scalp, tighten the hair
in its roots, and grow new hair, we
will return every cent paid us for the
remedy for the mere asking. There Is
no formality expected and we exact
no obligation from the user whatever
We are established right here where
you live, and make this offer with a
full understanding that our business
success entirely depends upon the
sort of treatment we accord our Gus
toners. and we would not dare make
the above offer except that we are
certain that we can substantiate it in
every particular. Rexal1 "93" Hair
Tonic comes in two sizes, so cents
and s1.O0. Remember you can obtain
Rexall Remedies in Americas only at
our store-The Rexall Store bod
sons Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
CAROLINA Is READY TO
GREET The BIG CHIEF.
Taft Party in Charleston
Tonight.

Charleston, S. c., Nov EVERY
thing is in readiness for the presi-
dents visit to Charleston tomorrow.
His scout, L. F. Wheeler, of the fed
eral secret service, has gone over the
route of the parade from the union
passenger station to the mayors resi-
dence, where Mr.. Taft will be enter
tanned during his brief visit, and has
o. KID the program, after suggesting
inconsequential alterations.
President Taft, as secretary of war
and president-elect, has visited
Charleston on several occasions and
Charleston looks to him in the light IF
a periodical visitor. The banquet Fri
day evening in the Charleston Hotel
will be brilliant affair; the president
will deliver the only address on that
occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
18th DISTRICT
GFrom Our Regular Correspondent

(Fr0m Our Regular Correspondent
2sth District, Nov. 3.-Cane grinding
season has come but cane is not very
good this year owing to the dry
weather, crops are very near harvest
ed around here, and work for the new
year has begun.
The death of Mr.. Walter Mask was
quite shock to his many friends and
relatives here, and the funeral was at
tended by Mrs. o. ]. Cannon, Mr.. Per-
ry and Miss Lula Cannon.
Little Ethel Turner has been sick
for the past week, but is able to go
back to school now.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Lane spent Satur-
day night and Sunday at Mr.. S. M.
Clements.
Miss Eula Cannon spent from Fri
day until Sunday with Misses Lille
Huntington.
Mr.. Perry Cannon spent Sunday af-
ternoon in Leslie.
Mr.. J. l.. Griffin visited near Hun
tington Sunday
Miss Grin Griffin spent Saturday
night with Miss Pleona Barker.
MeSsrs. Will, Perry and Reuben
Cannon and johnny Griffin and Miss
Eula Cannon attended the entertain
ment at Mr.. G. w. Kenmore's Friday
night. All report a very nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Turner went to
Huntington Tuesday on business.
Mrs. G. C. Turner and children and
Miss Matte Ruth McMahen spent Sun
day pleasantly at Mr.. S. M. Clements
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Roach came out
to their plantation Tuesday afternoon
in an automobile.
Miss Annie Fort Woodruff spent
from Friday until Sunday delightfully."-
with her aunt, Mrs. Carrie Parker.
Miss Ina Clements called on Misses
Eula Cannon and Annie Forte Wood
ruffe Tuesday night.
Mr.. Oscar Parker was in our COM
munity Saturday.
Mr.. Charlie Clements spent Satur-
day night pleasantly with home folks.
Mr.. John Methvin's gin came very
near burning up Saturday night, but
they managed to put out the fire be-
fore it did any damage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
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 Saturday, November the 18th,
A. D. 1909, between the legal hours
of sale, commencing at IL o'clock
noon, all of the real estate Of George
w. Gibson embraced his bank
ruptcy schedule. Said sale will be at
public cutlery to the highest and best
bidder for cash before the County
Court House Door at Americas, Sum-
ter County, Georgia The following
real estate will be sold: 100 acres,
more or less, of land, Lot No. ISL, in
28th District, Sumter County, Ca;
Land Lot No. 1873 in said District, con-
tanning 202 1-2 acres, more or less;
Land Lot No. 245 in said District con-
tanning 202 IL acres, more or less; so
acres, more or 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
if any liens are against said property
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 sue
cessful bidder will be required to de-
post 10 per cent of his bid, the bal
anee 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
goth day of October, A. D. 1909.
OLIVER ORR,
Trustee in Bankruptcy.
George w Gibson, bankrupt.
10-22-29-11-s-12
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.

United States District Court, Western
Division, Southern District of Geor-
gia.
Notice of Petition for Discharge in the
Matter. of George d. Jones, DeSoto,
Sumter County, Georgia.
To the Creditors of the above named
Bankrupt:
You are hereby notified that the
above named bankrupt has filed his
petition for discharge from all of the
debts provable in bankruptcy against
the said George D. Jones. The said
petition will be heard by the Hon.
Emory Speer, Judge of the United
States District Court for said District
and Division at the United States
Court House in the City of Macon, Ga,
on the 18th day of November, A. D.
1909, at 10 o'clock a. m. All creditors
of said bankrupt are hereby notified to
be and appear at the time and place
stated and show cause, if any they
can, why the prayer in the said petit
ton should not be granted
Dated at Macon, Ga, this November
2, 1909.
L. NJ. ERWIN, Deputy Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
''PAID IN FULL" THE PLAY
GREAT IN ALL ITS PARTS.
VIII Be Presented in Americas Next
Wednesday, 10th.

"A gripping story splendidly acted
describes Paid in Full as seen by
two audiences at the Savannah thea
tire yesterday Those who failed to
see Eugene Walter play missed one Of
the best dramas of life ever seen in
Savannah.
at Is natural from start to finish,
not a line or situation is overdrawn;
not a false note is sounded. And yet
the subject is most delicate one.
cat times it really seems that some
thing must break, so great is the ten
sion, and that the bounds of decency
are going to be overstepped. But 1t
is all so artistically executed that one
fairly holds ones breath.
"As Joseph Brooks, thankless role
because he is the almost unthinkable
husband, Thomas Clarke is as natural
as could be imagined.
"a hundred times he could ruin the
whole thing by overriding it. But he
is master OF every SITUATION ana MS
Interpretation of the role deserves
more than passing notice.
But every member of the company
cares in a most satisfactory way for
his or her part.
william Lyons as James Smith
Edna Brothers as Emma Brooks
Frank Burton as Captain Williams
Kate Fletcher as Mrs. Harris and
Hazel Chapel as Beth Harris. There
/ is an unaccountable something about
Miss Chapel that makes her especial
/ ly pleasing.
paid in Full! is certainly a play
worth seeing. There is no mistaking
this Savanna Morning News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
FIVE THOUSAND THE PRICE
PAID FOR GRIFFIN FARM.
Two Hundred Acres Near Americas
Thus Sold.

Among yesterdays realty sales was
reported that of two hundred acre
farm several miles south of Americas
and near Gatewood, Mr. F. w. Griffin
thus selling to Mr.. DIN Dixon. The
sale was effected through Mr.. P. 3.
Williford, real estate agent, and the
price was considerably in advance Of
that paid by Mr. Griffin for the same
property year or two ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
SPECIAL TRAIN THIS MORNING
WILL CARRY A MULTITUDE.
Central Railway VIII Run Another for
the Fair.

1t was determined yesterday by the
Central Railway to operate another
special train from Americas this
morning on account of the Macon
Fair. The train will leave at 7:44 a. n.
but passengers will return by the
l0:30 train tonight or remain over I'M
til tomorrow, as they like, as the spe-
cial will not come back. Both trains
leaving Americas yesterday morning
carried crowd to see Taft and the
fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

The old, old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over and ov-
er again for the last SO years, but it is
always a welcome story to those in
search of health-There is nothing in
the world that cures coughs and colds
as quickly as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
of seeming stupidity at lessons. Cham
berlains Stomach and Liver Tablets
are an ideal medicine to give child,
for they are mild and gentle in their
effect, and will cure even chronic con-
stipation. Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
two CARLOADS FINE MULES.

Turpin Bros. received yesterday two
carloads OF the finest Kentucky mules
ever brought to Americas, which can
be seen at their stables on Cotton
avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Lame back comes on suddenly and is
extremely painful. 1t is caused by
rheumatism of the muscles. Quick re-
lief is afforded by applying Chamber
lains Imminent Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05
NOTICE.

When you want good plumbing done
don't forget l am still in the business.
Also all kinds electrical wiring.
Phone SIS or call at F. G. Divers
sh0n. w c. JETFP
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-05

Lola, aged 6, was going to the coun-
try to spend week, and after finish
ing her evening prayer before starting
she added: "Good-by Lord. I'm go
ing away for a week, and I wish you
would keep your eye on papa and
mamma"