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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
TOOMUCH GOOD LUCK
BY FLORA MILLIGAN.

copyright, 1909, by American Press Asso'
ciation.I
81 maintain" said Brown, that life
Is a game of cards. 1t consists of two
parts-skill and luck"
"How about the condition of life
into which one is born?" said Jones.
That's a part of the luck. A man is
born into certain circumstances in lieu
Of cards and certain ability in lieu of
skill"
"And is opportunity part of the
cards.?
eyes; that is to be counted with
luck"
Suppose one has plenty of skill, but
no opportunity"
HE is in the same fix as a skillful
player whose cards are bad"
Gentlemen" said a seedy individual
at a neighboring table-they were in
a cafe-"pardon the interruption, but
couldn't help hearing your converse
ton, and l am interested in its pur-
port. Permit me to add one state
ment to those you have made. 1t is
this-a mans game may be spoiled
by too much luck"
''That is his own fault" said Brown.
''He shouldn't lose his head"
Zone may be ruined by good luck
and not be at the slightest fault"
"That statement on its face is in
correct, contradiction" replied Brown.
AZ can give you a case"
do So" said Jones. "If you satisfy
us in the matter you may order the
best dinner the house affords and |
will pay for it."
with a bottle of champagne as my
contribution" supplemented Brown.
Done" said the stranger. Had it
not been for too much good luck 1
should now be dining and winning 9th
ers instead Of accepting your bounty,
giving you nothing but an Illustration
in return. When 1 was a young man
my father, dying, told me that his
brother, my uncle, who was a mil
lionaire bachelor, intended to make me
his heir and l must be very circum-
spect in my treatment of him. 1 had
sense enough to see the situation
and
"Overdid It," Brown put in. "You
disguised him, and your
mot at ALL" the stranger went on
81 grew very fond of him and did
not need to pretend to be interested
in him. He was smart enough to per
ceive this, and we grew nearer together
every day. The old gentleman was
very fond OF playing poker hands TO
small stake. Every night before he
went to bed he insisted on my sitting
down with him for an hour at this di
version"
81 see," said Brown. 'You were silly
enough to let him win, and it angereG
him"
COR to win his money" added Jones
Il must do either one or the other
gentlemen, and so l did in the end, bu
shall come to that in a moment. Fol
a time the game wavered between us
Sometimes my uncle and sometimes
would be ahead. But one night. the
fatal night" the stranger mOaned, Z"
held a full hand of aces against my
uncle's full hand Of kings. Natural!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

we both bet high-that Is, for a game
intended only to help pass an hour
before going to bed-and Of course
won.
"The next deal fell to my uncle, and
neither Of us got more than a single
pair. I then dealt and gave ny uncle
four tens and myself a royal flush. /
did not bet high. but when l showed
down my uncle looked surprised. His
next deal was unimportant. but at my
next | gave him three aces and my
self four queens"
ooh, WELL" protested Brown. 'if a
man has a mind to do that sort of
thing he can't blame his luck"
Il was neither | knew nothing
about putting cards where | wanted
them. Had known should have given
the winners to my uncle. l had sim
ply struck a remarkable run of luck.
was Mortified at it and would have
been delighted to change it. for l saw
that my uncle was beginning to think
that l was cheating him. l took ad
vantage of one low hand he dealt me
to bet high, but only made matters
worse, for he held lower cards than I.
"And so it went on Every time /
dealt I saw my uncle watching my
fingers with terrible suspicion on his
| face"
why" interrupted Brown, didn't
| you bet low"
$50 l did on one occasion. 1 held
A,{Q a. AFrv
uncle held four mines, and when he
| saw that | had stayed out, he holding
| his only big hand, he assumed that
did so with a knowledge Of where the
cards lay.
| "And so the game went on, / always
] topping him. seeing a fortune pass
away from me and having no power to
| How l wished that | had learned
dealing cards professionally so that l
| could have given my uncle better cards
| than mine! At last he rose from the
table and, pointing to the door, said:
| "'Go, and never let me see your face
again.
"The next day he changed his will,
| anu wen IdItL ue was utdu.
The stranger ceased to speak. Brown
looked at Jones. and Jones looked at
Brown. Then they called the proprie-
tor and paid the bet. But they did not
remain to see the stranger eat. AS
| they passed out he followed them with
corner of his left eye, but said moth
ing.
What lesson" said Jones, "do you
draw from this episode?"
THAT it is singular how some men
who have been given high cards in the
game of life will play them for such
small stakes"
"Just So" replied Jones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

No matter how long you have suf-
fered Foley's Kidney Remedy will help
you. Mrs. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, w.
Va, writes: Il was a sufferer from
kidney disease, so that at times | could
not get out of bed, and when l did
could not stand straight. took Foley's
Kidney Remedy. One dollar bottle and
part of the second cured me entirely"
1t will cure you. Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE.
Solid Gold top cuff pins, soc per
pair at Bell the Jeweler.

Solid Gold top cuff pins, SOC per
pair at Bell the Jeweler.
MI and Mrs Charles M. Williams
and family have removed from Hamp-
ton street to the G. 0. Niles residence
on College street, formerly occupied
by Mr.. A. n. Walker.
Mr.. l.. G. Council has returned
from Tate Springs, Tenn. where his
family is spending several weeks of
summer very pleasantly.
Miss Clay" is a petite and charm
ing little addition to the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Cliff c.. Clay, the pretty
young lady arriving yesterday.
T. B. Johnson, G. P. Knowles and
P. n Stringer of Columbus, we're in
Americas yesterday.
John Wagnon, who is again with
the Sally League, is visiting friends
in Americas, his home.
John S. Hodge, of Macon, was in
Americas yesterday, a guest of the
Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

If you are all run down Foleys
Kidney Remedy will help you. 1t
strengthens the kidneys so they will
eliminate the impurities from the blood
that depress the nerves, and cause ex-
haustion, backache, rheumatism, and
urinary Irregularities, Which sap the
vitality. Do not delay. Take Foleys
Kidney Remedy at once. Sold by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
A few nice Hammocks left, will be
sold at reduced prices.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.

Miss Lois Williford, the popular
and attractive guest of Mrs. z. B.
Williford and Mrs. G.. o. Loving, will
return Wednesday to her home in At
lanta.
Miss Susie Pryor of Smithville is
a fair visitor at the residence of her
aunt, Mrs. R. L. Maynard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Dodson left last
night by the Central Railway for New
York, sailing this afternoon by Savan-
nah steamer.
DR.. F. B. Gregory was called to
Lumpkin yesterday professionally, re-
turning here this morning.
Fred Hollis has come home from
Albany i'll with fever, and will remain
some time here.
J. NJ. Jones came over from Daw-
son yesterday morning, having bust
ness in Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
A Chance to Make Himself Famous.
(Philadelphia ENQUIRER

philadelphia Enquirer)
We suggest to Secretary Wilson
that before his retirement he furnish
the public with an improved variety
of succotash seed. Those in use now
aer not wholly satisfactory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Hard to Please. Some People.

(NeW Orleans Times-Democrat)
Senator Aldrich probably thinks
that those Senate insurgents are hyp-
ercritical What difference does one
Joker" more or less make in a tar
iff bill like that one, anyhow?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Just in Time.
New York Herald.l

Mrs. Besant, mystic, says her mis-
sion here is to explain the function
of our third eye Pass it out quick
Want all the eyes we can get just
now to watch the tariff proceedings
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

People with chronic bronchitis,
asthma and lung trouble, will find
great relief and comfort in Foley's
Honey and Tar, and can avoid suffer-
ing by commencing to take it at
once. Sold by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
KODAK PICTURES
The Largest Exclusive Maker of Kodak
Pictures in the South
THE KODAK MAN

Our facilities for finishing are unexcelled
20 years of experience behind every picture
turned out. The most advanced methods,
known only to ourselves, make it possible
to give you the highest grade work at the
lowest possible price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Public Wouldn't Mind Expense.

philadelphia LEDGER
Speaker Cannon says that he will
die in his political boots and he buried
at public expense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Mr.. w E. Hamilton returned yes
terday from the North where he has
been selecting his large and complete
lines of fall goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Nipped in the Bud.
(HOuStOn POSt.)

tHOuSLOn POSt)
MY family has gone into the coun-
try for a month, old man, and"
Cant come up, old fellow: l have
sworn off playing poker"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Incentive.

{ Chicago Record-Herald)
Woman's desire for fine clothes has
caused many a man to become worthy
of a big salary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Quarterman have
returned to Americas from Florida,
and are again at Mrs w. C. Bar
rows on Jackson street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Mrs. NJ. Loeb of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Aaron
Cohen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Tank Development Used
VelOx Paper For Printing

will find anywhere
We that Uncle Samuel
ehavere
and
failures
printing others the good
roll
lots
all complete line Kodak Cameras
especially
In Rolls
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
Tickle.
New York SUM-

Knicker-Jones is a weathercock.
Bocker-That's nothing; Smith is d
weather report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Miss Elizabeth Hollis returned to
Americas yesterday after a visit of
some length at the home of her sister,
Mrs. J. L. Hand, in Pelham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Miss Louise Herndon of Waycross is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. John NJ.
Bragg, arriving yesterday upon a visit
of few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. C. NJ. Coleman of Charlotte ar
rived yesterday upon a visit to Mrs
r. i. Maynard at her pretty residence
in Lee street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Mrs. Joseph A. Knighton of Shell
man came yesterday upon a visit to
her daughter, Mrs. Wallis Mott, at her
home, Ill Brown street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-10

Miss Irene Horne and Miss Eddie
House, of Lumpllin, are guests of Miss
Irene Cranberry at her home, 31S
Barlow street
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23

but then we have fire roads here,
no hills and level shell roads,
Lemons are a little later, so are
the grape fruit, have not seen
many gnavas. Cocoanut trees are
very full and make q nice show.
Florida is composed Of sand and
shell; not the place for the farmer
that wants to raise corn, wheat.
pasture, hay and cattle. The
short horns would ssarvs; the pen.
ny royals can live. For trucking,
strawberry raising and the citron
fruits it is all right, with . fine
climate.
We live on the north side Of
Mary's Avenue, on the east OF
Ball street in crazy corner. Mrs.
lies just west of Us across Ball
street in Ives corner; she says tell
them 1 am getting fat and saucy.
Friends are writing and asking
where Mr.. lies lives
What has become of the Euter-
prise and Stringtown correspond
ents; has old Hooking been on .
high and washed them all away.
We thank those that have been
writing to US, we like to hear from
them and should like to hear from
some of the old or new correspond
ents through our county papers.
thus helping our editors to make
the home papers interesting.
Variety Is the spice Of life.
Wish 'ng the Editors and all
connected with the publishing Of
the papers and their readers a
Merry Christmas and q Happy
New year.
1 remain. yours truly.
j. A 81.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23
Thursday. December 20. 1909
Living Expenses.

No argument is needed to con-
vince Americ ans in all walks Of life
that the cost Of living has raised
inordinately within very few
years. Nor is it necessary to call
attention to the fact that the bur-
den falls most heavily on the wage.
Garner. Wh,n the margin between
the annual income and the annual
living expenses closes up, and
when it becomes ever harder to
strike a balance between the two,
it is hardly necessary to REMIND d
the wage-worker Of the fact, He
is painfully aware of the discrep
ancy.
And just at this iuncture he
will derive but small consolation
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23
Happy Ridge

Old king winter has come at last,
and pretty rough at thai.
Squire Gordon made a business trip
to Logan, last Friday and visited his
daughters while there, Mrs. Walter
Lehman and Mrs. Bert Cheshire. He
returned home on Sunday, a pretty
sick man: he fears lung fever.
Mrs. Sarah Polling, who has been
sick for some time is slowly recover
ing.
Emery Banter was a Logan shop
per, last Friday.
Fred Keller, of Gibisonville, was
seen buggy riding toward Blooming
vile, last Sunday evening.
Mr.. Hooker and wife, of Button
Ridge, were calling on friends on this
ridge. on last Wednesday.
Ed Brown and son Floyd, of Button
Ridge, spent last Sunday with Squire
Gordon and family.
Blanche Young, of Apple Blossom
Valley, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mrs. Margaret Gordon.
Robert Gordon and Floyd Brown
attended preaching at Pine Grove,
last Sunday afternoon.
Ira Huffman and Robert Gordon
are kept very busy for the past week,
trapping.
Mrs. S. G. Lama and Mrs. Mary
Young spent Friday afternoon with
Mrs. 5. Il. Polling.
Mrs. Alice Huiiines spent last
Thursday with Mrs. Ida Huilines.
Arthur Huffines, of Logan, was
calling OH friends on this ridge, last
Saturday night and Sunday.
Bert Voorhees,, Of near Gibisonville,
was seen on this ridge, recently.
George Kelch, of Logan, was busi-
ness visitor at Lewis Huilines, last
Thursday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23

from the eterual promise Of the
thick and thin protectionists that
high. tariff rates result in ad
vanced wages. Those who have
held out so successfully for ex-
orbitant tariff rates have invari.
ably prated of the benefits to the
working-m m an, of the higher stand
ard of living produced through
this medium, the increased wages
of the American artisan, the full
dinner p,il, and III ore off the sam e
piece. As matter of fact, the
tariff wall does elf ect higher wages,
but the rate of increase never
keeps pace with the advanced cost
of living resultant from high
tariff. Increased cost of LIVING
is inherent in protective tariff,
and it profits the workingman
nothing If his wa ges rise but tiv e
per cent while the cost of his daily
bread, his clothing and his shell
ter is advanced ten or fifteen per
cent through this beneficient
customs law.
The workingman may gather to
himself some slight consolation,
however, by rejecting that the
remedy rests with himself lie
holds the balance of power at the
polls. It is his vote which elects
representative in Congress and
the Legislatures which name
Uoited States senator's, who w;iie
the tariff laws Let him eject
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23
Lancaster Meeting And Chatau'
qua For 1910

Ohio people in general and
friends OF ancaster Camp all
over the world are already seeing
visions of glorious summer days in
.he woods and will be glad to read
this from George w. Bishop, the
business manager:
The Lotus Glee Club of male
voices New York;. after trium-
phant tours east and west and
three great seasons in London,
England. will make Music Day,
August Is. a notable day.
Upie Read, the charming novel
ist and story teller, everybody will
want to hear Au: ust 90.
Arthur j. Fischer, August 10
and 90 brings the Art of Imper-
sOnation to it's finest finish in
Fun Without Foolishness.
The Hon. j. Adam Bede, distin-
guished Minnesota congressman,
will sound the clear note of pat
riotism' on August IL in "Onr Ma
tion, Its Problems and Progress.
August 10 TO 10. the evening
entertainments will be preceded
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23
Letter Continued from j. A.
Matthias.

Well, as l have had no notice tc
quit scribbling will add a little
to what has gone before. In my
last, in speaking of Mr.. Amaden's
garden, forgot to tell you that
his pears and strawberries were in
bloom, preparatory for an early
crop. In the colored mans grove
we got pineapple oranges (not
pineapples and oranges) and they
were very good. Our next trip
was TO q garden and green house
in the north end of New Smyrna,
which is rather a park and very
fine one here was one green house
full Of growing pineapples. You
see we are still too far north for
the pineapple to do well without
indoor culture; the white tis plague
has also badly injured several of
the last orange crops here. There
has now red fungus appeared
that seems to work for the de-
struction of the fiy and people
here think the dies reign of terror
is over. South of New Smyrna
the tiy has not done much if any
injury as you would readily see if
you were to pass through here to-
ward Hawks park. Oa my tirst
visit TO Hsrt's grove l thought
there would be a lighs crop and
wondered if orange trees did no.
bear heavier crops than that,
where the profit could be in orange
growing. will tell yOu later
about the work in growing and
handling oranges. The oranges
were mostly green and you would
not notice them among the dense
green foliage. My second visit
over a week later 1 Was surprised
to sec how many more oranges
were on the trses than I thought;
last Saturday i made the third
visit and Was s.ill more surprised
to see how the trees were loaded;
they were no longer the color of
the leaves. but bright glIsssAing
yellow, some taking On the golden
hue. The last visit procured =
dCxsa taageEing OF lid gloysd
oranges. they were not heavy. but
yoa bet they were good This
time j had basket aad got three
dozsn. part Of them large navel
oranges about three inches II
diameter. the others wsEe alec
large sizs oraase=. and ss l ~ss
.feos yoa BET lhsy gre. in ~sight
before I gos aons. the thEss ails.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23

Butcherlng and chopping wood
seem to be the order Of the day In
our community.
Leyi Gardner was business
visitor at Logan last Tuesday.
Rancie Polling and wife we; e
Haynes callers last Wednesday.
John Vincent C ntemplates NOV
ing to Circleville.
Homer Ssrous was caller in
our town last Thursday.
Lewis Hoev is visiting his par
ents at present.
Jesse Kitchen Of near Blooming
vile was seen in our valley one
day last week.
As news Is scarce will ring off I,
wishing every body merry Christ
mas and very happy and pros
porous New Year.
KATY DID
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23

m.n pledged to reduce an In
qpitous robber tariff and his sal
vation is assured iTThis might De
deemed a long and tedious process,
but a little reflection will demon.
strate that IL he begins putting 1t
In operation at once, relief is not
far distant. The com paeTion of
the lower house of Congress can
be changed next year. Ii the
workingman will but remember
his opportunities In that respect,
there will be no indacison In the
manner of his voting.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23
Obituary..

After suffering for months with
cancer of the face, Mrs. Sarah
Hufford of Sugar Grove, departed
this life at the home of her son
James Solen nberger, at the age of
80 years and ten months. Inter
ment was made on Dec. 13 in the
Lutheran cemetery at Sugar
Grove, Rev. Amos Kohler otficiat-
ing. She leaves the following
! children to mourn: S:th and
james Solen barger of Sugar
Grove; George, Eli and Ephriam
of DAlke county; and three
daughters, Anna, Elizabeth and
Phlla Triple of Lancaster, besides
a host of grandchildren and great
grandchildren and three great
great grandchildren.
Weep not, dear friends. for sh
has entered the pearly gates of the
new Jerusalem, where there is
Rest for the fevered brain,
r ,st for the throbbing eye;
Tho those p1rched lips OF hers no more
Shall ever pass moan or sigh
The last farewell is spoken.
Dear grandma Is laid away
To sleep within her narrow bel,
Untiithe Judgement day.
Then think of her in heaven,
Whom you pace beneath the SD
Dearest grandma was only lent;
She still belongs to God.
Tho deep the siumbers OF the tomb
Tho dark this bed of clay,
Yet shall she wake and leave that gloom
For an eternal day.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our neigh
bors and friends for their kindness
during the sickness and death of
our mother and grandma.
JAMES -SOLENBERGER,
SETH SoLENBERGER
AND CHILDREN.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-12-23
Birthday Party

We I've in world of trials, dis
appointments, sorrows, disccur-
agements and aillictions, yet all is
not lonliness and sadness, for we
fnd that there are numerous in
duencing tendencies to cheer hu
manity. Many gloomy hearts
have been frightened by kind
and gratuitous expressions cheer.
full deed, or a deed of congenial
and amiable congratulate ms
Although person may be look
ing on the bright side of earthly
existanct, certain occasion will
cause it to appear brighter to
them. This occasion was mani
tested to dward Stivlson, S.tur.
day evening the 18th. The date
mentioned was the occasion of u
pleasant surprise on the energetic
young man, he having attained
the age of twenty in the race OF
life. The evening WIS spent in
music by the Old Town string
band which was excellent, and by
organ accompanied by vocal music
which was pleasing to the audi
tory sense; by parlance which all
took an active part and seemed to
be expert cohversationalists; by
outdoor games such as "docedo,"
"skip my darling" etc by in
door games such as post office, :"
telephone, "picking cherries, "
"crow for an osculation," etc. AT
late hour lunch was served. All
had couvivial good time, and at
. late hour departed for their
humble homes wishing Mr.. Stlvi.
son M any more such happy occa.
sions
Following are the names Of those
who were present: Reesie and
Clara Ruff, Beulah, E,tella and
Susie Po'ipg, Estella, Carrie and
Ida Stivison. Hester Kreider, Nora
md Goidie Scholl, Estela Wright,
Edith Wolfe, OLA, Levi Homer
nnd Will Wolfe. Jesse Fickel, Guy
Wright, Frank Pcling, Thorn rs
McLln, Herbert, Chauncey and
Guile Stlvison, William Canaan.
Noah Stivison and wife, and the
host Edward Stivison. F. l.. L.