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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
Not Mechanical.

A song and dance comedian was
working in u cheap vaudeville house
where u performance WAS given hour
~. The tired performer had made
nine appearances and bad fallen asleep
on his trunk when the manager poked
him in the ribs and said:
Hey. you wake mp: It's time for
you to go OH again"
Say" retorted the performer, II
can't go on again. What do you take
me fora film ?"-Metropolitan Maya
zine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
LONGEST Enolish Lawsuit.

The longest lawsuit ever heard in
England was thai between the heir
of Thomas Talbot. ViScuunt i.isIe. and
the heirs of Lord Berkeley respect
ing certain lands and possessions not
far from Wootton-under-;dge in the
county of Gloucester. 1t commenced
at the end Of the reign of Edward Nv.
and was pending till the reign OF
James L.. when a compromise took
place after 1t had lasted about 12O
years.-London Answers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
Assessors Notice
Auditors Office.

All perspns owning property of any
kind whatsoever, or in any capacity, as
husband, guardian, executor, 'acminis-
.rator or trustee are required to make
returns OF the same to the Auditor un-
der oath within the time menti ned be-
low and the Auditor is required by law
to add a penalty of so per cent to all
property that is not returned on or be-
lore the 10th day of February in any
year
All male citizens between the ages of
Fl and go years except those exempt
by law are deemed taxable polls
The township assessors are respect
July requested to meet me at the ap-
pointments for taking tax returns in
their respective township and they are
also required to make tax returns for
those who fail to make their own with
in the time prescribed by law The so
per cen penalty will be added for fail
ure to make returns
For the of tax payers, |
or my representative will be at the
GLOWING appointed places on the dates
mentioned TO receive IT,. retur Is:
Red hill Monday January ord 1910
Golfers, tuesday Jan 18th
Clarks Hill, Wednesday Jan 9TH
Meriwether's Hall, Thursday Jan 9th
Ropers X Road, Friday Jan 18th
Will VIM, Monday Jan 10th
Modoc. Tuesday Jan 1lth
P~arksviile, Wednesday Jan 18th
Plum Branch. Thursday Jan 18th
Liberty Hill, Friday Jan 18th
Trenton, Monday Jan 18th
Herin tore, tuesday Jan 18th
Johnston, Wednesday Jan 18th
Meeting st Thursday Jan Goth
Pleasant Lane, Friday Jan 2lst
Cleora, Saturday Jan end
Will be at Edgelield from January
21st to February 10Th. will be in my
office every Saturday
j.. Il TTMMERMAN.
Auditor L. Z. sc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
Something Left.

Brown tat the club'-Yes. by Jove,
there's very little you can teach rne.
I've been everywhere. done everything.
seen everything The Scotch Member
Young man. did ye eve have d. rs?
Brown-D. It's. Great Scott. no! The
Scotch Member : Then ye've seen
powt.-Sketch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County of Edgeield.
BY J. d. Allen, Probate Judge:

by d. ~. Allen, PROBATE Judge.
WHEREAS, j. L. Minis made
suit to me. to grant him, Letters or
Administration of the Estate ano
fleets of Ii. a. Minis.
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to
cite and admonish all the singular
the kindred aud Creditors Of the
said II. a. Minis. deceased. that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court Of Probate. to be held al
Edgetield c. II. S. G. on the 18th Of
Feb. next, after publication hereof,
at IL O'Clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why
the said Administration should not
BE- granted.
GIVEN under my land this Bird
day Of February, 1910.
J. D. ALLEN,
J. P. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09

Wallace Harris.
LIVERY STABLE

l take this means of announcing
to the public that l have opened up
a first class livery business in the
stables at the place formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. E. j. Minis on Main
street. First-clas, teams furnished
on short notice.
l will make a speciality Of break
ing and handling colts. Have had
considerable experience in this kind
of work. Call in person or order
teams by telephone.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
unheedcd "Reminiscences

"Was that you scolding a poor dog
that was merely indulging bis natural
inclination to howl at the mooE?" ask
ed the kind hearted Il
YES" answered his u%eighhor.
Don't you Know you ought to be
kind to dumb animais:"
''That dog isn't dumb; he's only
deaf."-Washiugton Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
There Was.

The disheveled bard entered the
weary eyed editors apartment.
us there au opening here for a
poet?" be inquired.
Eyes. indeed replied the editor.
touching a button underneath his desk.
and the next instant the poet disap-
peared through a trapdoor in the floor.
Exchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
Sarcastic.

6" can recommend this horse, sir"
said n dealer. "as a stronL. sound ami
NAL"
1T must be-" agreed the customer.
"to have attained It's present age"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
A Cineh.

Dubbins-Do you know where can
find a lot facing soutb?. Stubbins-
Why not try around the north pole!
That's a very likely place.-Judge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
a Good Loser.

"John." she asked, do you ever play
poker for profit?"
mo-. he replied thoughtfully; "the
game serves as my way of being char
itable."-Philadelphia North American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
What He Got,

Bella-He fell in love with her pho
tograph and asked for the original.
Fred-What developed? Bella-She
gave him a negative.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
His DeIusion.

HOWELL had the nightmare last
night. Towell-That so? Howell
Yes: | Thought that | was being Kicked
by the foot of the bed.-New York
Press. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
An Example.

"Pa. whats a cynical smiie:"
.Your mother will show you. my
son. the next time ! tell her l cal't
spare all the money she wants"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-09
j. E. MINIS
Notes..

On the fifth day of February
1910, the undersigned will make a
final settlement of the estate of
Miss Bessie c. Johnson, deceased,
in the office of Judge of Probate at
Edgetield, South Carolina, and viii
at the same time apply for a final
discharge from this trust as admin
istrator with the Will annexed of
said estate.
J. f. JOHNSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
DR.. HOWELL is OWNER
OF DAVENPORT STORE
Purchases Drug Business
in AmeriCUS.

The purchase by DR.. S. F. Howe.l
of the drug business of DIR. D. +.
Davenport, and which has been pend
ing during several days, was con-
summated yesterday, and Dr. Howell
has already assumed control of this
Old established drug house, so long
identified with Americus
Dr.. Davenport retires therefrom
and will devote himself to other lines.
although his plans are<not fully an
nounced as yet
DR.. Howell will retain his interests
in the recently organized Howell
Prather Drug Co., and in the conduct
OF LIS more recent purchase, the
Davenport store, will have the very
best and most capable assistants.
Full details of the new business will
be announced in few days.
The Davenport store, opposite the
new Council hotel property, in the
commercial heart of the city, is an ex-
cellent stand, and its former popu-
larity Will but be increased under the
new mana agement. Tie store will be
renovated, and many desired
additions made.
1t will bear the name of the Howell
Drug Store for the present, at least,
and will rank among the leading busi-
ness houses of Americus and of South
western Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
UNIONS TO PARADE IN
HONOR OF LABOR DAY
Several Unions in Ameri-
GUS Thus Agree.

The observance of Labor Day wiz
be more general in Americas tais
year than heretofore, several local
unions having decided already to have
a parade and other features of inter-
est. Monday, September 5th is La
Dor Day, and the program to be OBJ
served will be completed in the mean
while. At meeting held at Armol V
Hall night or two ago the features
OF the days program were outlined
and representatives of several local
unions who were present announced
their intention of taking part, and
all others will be invited to do 50
Mr.. B. c. Hogue will be marshal of the
day and will name his aides for tne
occasion
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
MAY UNITE TO OIL
AND KEEP DOWN DUST
May Be Started By Lee
Street Residents.
Cost Would Not Be
Great, 1t is Said, and
Comfort Would Be
Worth 1t.

Ihere has been some desultory talk
of the property owners and residents
along Lee street, from the fountain
out to College street. uniting in hay-
ing that street oiled with crude Pc
troleum. as many streets and higr-
ways are being oiled throughout the
country, to keep down the dust ami
increase the comforts OF living along
chat popular thoroughfare
The travel along Lee street is con
stant. A stream of vehicles passes
along it from daybreak until well
along into the night 1t is one of tae
most used streets in the city as far
as autos go. The result is that in a
spell OF dry weather the clay is pui-
verified into a fine dust and every
passing wheel raises a cloud, to the
great discomfort of ftousekeepers.
The little watering that the people
residing on the street are able to 10
mas but little effect in quelling the
dust nuisance. A few minutes after
.he hose has been wound up and re-
turned to its resting place sufices for
he sun to remove all the vestiges Of
3ampness. Even if the city watering
cart patrolled the street once or
twice a day it could do not entire =
annihilate the nuisance.
But the oiling of the street once
every four to six months it is claim
ed would keep the dust down effect
ually. The cost, divided among TIL
property owners according to thei.
frontage. would not be a great sum
by the month, and it is believed by
those who are discussing the matter
that if a canvass were made it would
be possible to raise tile necessary
funds and take up the work.
A special brand of petroleum il
now turned out for the very purpose
of oiling roads and is being generally
adopted throughout the country. If
Lee street were once treated it is be-
lieved property owners upon some
other streets would not be slow to
follow the example
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
RYLANDER LTD HOOKS
IN BOTH AUTO RACES.
SnipeS 0utdiStanCed KinQ
in Motorcycle Race.

Walter Rylander in an E. M. T.
car, came out winner in each of the
amateur automobile races held yes
terday afternoon on a stretch of the
Leslie road, winning by a fair mar.
gin over j. d Hooks, driving Hudson
car, and the only competitor.
The first race was from runnig
start, and in two heats. The time Of
each contestant in each heat was as
follows:
First Heat.
Rylander-39 seconds.
Hooks-42 seconds.
Second Heat.
Rylander-42 20 seconds.
Hooks-42 seconds.
The second race was from a stand
ing start, with the following results:
First Heat.
Rylander-48 seconds.
Hooke-51 2-5 seconds.
Second Heat.
Ry1ander-48 1-5 seconds.
Hooks-50 As seconds.
The motorcycle race between King
and Snipes over the same course re-
suited in victory for Snipes, who
made it in 81 seconds. King made il
in 50 seconds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
TIE Important
Problem

confronting anyone in need OF laxa
tive is not question of q single ac
ton only. but Of permanently bene-
fetal effects, which will follow proper
efforts to live in a hcalthful way, with
the assistance of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of Sienna, whenever it is re.
quired, as it clcanses the system
gently yet promptly. without irritation
and Will therefore always have the
preference of all wLo wish the best of
family laxatives.
The combination hcs the approval
of physicians because it Is known to
be truly beneficial, and because it has
given satisfaction to the millions of
well-informed families who have used
il for many years past.
To get ita beneficial effects, always
buy the genuine manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
WELL FITTED FOR
HIS HIGH DUTIES
Commissioner Gray a Man
of Fine CaIibre.
Equipped BY Experience
and Study to Handle
Live Railroad Sub
jects.

The Railroad Commission of Geor-
gia is one of the most important busj-
ness organizations of the state. The
satisfactory discharge of it's duties re
quires peculiar qualifications-hig in
telligence capacity for research ana
great honesty of purpose. AS long as
the railroad commissioners are elec.
tive, therefore, it is the duty of the
people to regard fitness as the chief
test to be applied to a candidate for
the commission
Mr.. Joseph F. Gray, of Savannah.
candidate to succeed himself for tho
unexpired term of Mr.. McLendon
measures squarely up to all necessary
requirements.
lie Went on the commission with
twenty-one years of transportation
experience gained in all branches Of
raiiroading- He has served on the
commission now one year and has be-
come familiar with the intricacies of
tie many problems which come be-
fore the commission for determine
ton. From a purely business stand
point, therefore, the interests of ths
state will be promoted by electing
Mr.. Gray to the office which he seeks
and which lie now so ably and accep.
ably fills.
Mr. Gray is a gentleman of high
character and enjoys the esteem not
only of the entire population of Sa
Vannah, of which lie is a prominent
and representative citizen, but also Of
a large circle of friends throughout
the state.
Mr. Gray's announcement of his can
dldacy was not of a politician, but of
straightforward, earnest business
man dealing with business PROPOSE
tion of large Importance. In brief
his platform is tis oath of office. which
means no more and no less than that
he will discharge the duties of the
Office in accordance WITH the laws ana
the principles of equity and justice.
He could not do less and no right
thinking voter would expect him to
do more.
Mr.. Gray's strong announcement
and his recognized fitness for the po-
sitlon OF railroad commissioner, to-
sether with his character, as a mar
are considerations that appeal forci-
oly to the sane-thinking voters of the
state REGARDLESS of what may be their
in the gubernatorial race.
On the whole, in the person of MI.
Gray Years of traffic experience, one
years service on the commission AMI
sterling worth' and integrity combine
TO make an ideal railroad commls-
sioner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
COTTON SEED OPENS
UP AT TOP FIGURES
Prices Higher Than Highest
of Last Year.
Looks Like Fine Prices
for Cotton and the
Seed All of the Ap-
preaching Season.

The cotton seed market gives prom
ise of being higher this year than has
even been known before. This is the
natural result of the short crop of
seed last year, to be followed, in all
probability, by shortage in produc-
tion this year. The worlds demands
for the products of cotton seed are ex-
panding with every year, they have
become among the necessities of mod
ern conditions, and it is but inevita-
ble that a decreased production for
two seasons in succession should
bring about a tremendous jump in
the market value
Yesterday it was stated that 80
cents bushel was offered for seed.
This is five cents higher than the
highest price that was paid last sea-
son. Last season when the cotton
seed had almost all been disposed o.,
fifty cents a bushel was paid. But
about this time of the year in 1909 the
price current was 25 to 80 cents.
II the opening price for the season
is any criterion as to what may be
expected ais the season developes it
is quite apparent that the fortunate
owners of cotton seed will be sorely
tempted to part with it all. But tie
wise farmers will take good care 20
protect themselves against the possi-
bic demands of the next planting sea-
son and not be caught facing such a
crisis as seemed to threaten them this
year when it was feared general
replanting might be necessary and the
report was general that there could
not be found seed enough to go around
for that purpose.
With perhaps IA to Is cent cotton
and 55 cents a bushel cotton seed il
store for them, farmers would seem
to be going up against a good season,
despite the shortage in production.
All in all the outlook cannot be said
to have gloomy tinge to it now. and
the phantoms of despair that were
coming up over the horizon but a few
weeks ago now see INTO have been laid
in their graves for good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
MR.. THORNTON WILL BUILD
NEW DWELLING ON COLLEGE

Anc&'ler handsome and comfortable
residence on College street is fully as
sured in the purchase yesterday by
Mr.. w. j. Thornton of the vacant lot
next the residence of Mr. Henry R.
Johnson, being sixty feet front off the
property of Mrs. e. P Morgan. The
lot is a very desirable one, and Mr..
Thornton proposes to erect a COM
modious and attractive residence there
for lis own occupancy. Work upon
the new home will soon be started,
and it will be completed by late fall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
HAVE REMOVED TO MACON
TO RESIDE PERMANENTLY

Mr.. A. d. Robertson, for long
while local representative of Swift e
Co in Americus, spent yesterday here.
Mr.. Robertson has been transferred
permanently to the Macon territory
and will make his home there. NJ.
Frank Mclaughlin succeeded some
time since to the Americus agency
of Swift q %
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
COTTON FIRM TO ENTER
THE FIELD IN AMERTCTS
Messrs. SlatOn and Kalmon VIII L0.
cate Here.

Under the firm name of Slaton G
Kalmon, Messrs. Walter A. Slaton and
j, l. Kalmon will be in the field here
as buyers of the ieecy this seasoa.
Both are former residents of Americus,
and as representative of the Geor-
gia Cotton Co. for many years are wei
and faVorably known in Americus and
throughout the cotton territory. Mr.
Slaton returned here yesterday from
his home at Griffin, and Mr.. Kalmon
will remove his family here from AL
bany next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18

decipherable name appeared inside tie
case.
Mr.. Fricker felt assured that the
man, a aard working mechanic, tod
the entire truth and that his ignorance
and desire to secure any reward that
might be offered actuated him in his
retention of the diamond rings.
4 am satisfied said Mr. Fricke-
yesterday, that he will never again
make mistake that will bring him
so close to the prison doors. | be
lieve he will be a better man as a re-
suit of the experience, and | have no
desire to punish him"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
NEW BANK IS STARTED
IN TOWN or ELLAVILLE
J. III. Stevens is President: w. j. Mauk.
Cashier.

Americus little neighbor. Eflaville.
is to have another bank in addition to
the one long established there by the
Bank of South Western Georgia, OF
this city. The new bank will open
about September 10th with J. H. Stev
ems as president and w. j. Mauk, as
cashier 1t will be one of To- Witaam
system of banks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
CROSSES THE
CHANNEL IN AIR SHIP
Paris to Calais Trip Successful Pulled
off BY MOiSsant.
Especial to Times-Recorder. }

y
Deal, Eng, August 17-With every
prospect of completion in the compile,
ton OF the aerial trip from Paris to
London, which since the crossing Of
the English channel by Bieriot and
others has been the great aim of the
bird-men, Moissant a young Spanish
aviator descended near here today,
having accomplished the fight from
Paris to Calais and the journey across
the channel to Deal with an ease ana
brilliancy rarely surpassed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
ALEXANDER'S
DAILY COTTON LETTER

New York, August 17-Clear
weather in Texas and Mississippi, and
Giles condition report of 1872 starte1 4
The market on an upward tendency
again today Prices advanced sharply
and remained firm all day.
Spot sales none Quoted twenty
points higher.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS.

Chicago 5, Brooklyn z,
Chicago 2, Brooklyn 0. Second
game.
Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 7.
Cincinnati g. Philadelphia 4. Sec
ond game
st. Louis 3, Boston 4.
Pittsburg 2, New York 1.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
$. A. L. RESULTS.

Macon 4, Columbus 2.
Second game forfeited to Columbus.
9 to 0, account of Lipe refusing to
let Umpire Granville put Morse out
of the game for talking back about
balls and strikes.
Jacksonville /, Augusta 3.
Jacksonville 8, Augusta 5. Second
game.
Columbia 8, Savannah 0.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
FOR RENT.

The premises No. EOS Forsyth street
now occupied by the Times Recorder
from September Is. Call on or ad.
dress N. Nj. DUDLEY, Bank OF South.
Western Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18
SOUTHERN LEAGUE RESULTS.

Atlanta 4, Memphis 9.
Nashville 2, Chattanooga 10.
Montgomery 6, Mobile 1.
New Orleans-Birmingham, not sched-
lled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18

AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS.
Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 5.
Detroit 4, Washington 2.
Other games not scheduled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18

When you do get something for
nothing it is worth just about as much
as it costs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-18

Are "h'obble" trousers next?
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-06
AN ESTIMATE OF SMooT.

Senator Gore of Oklahoma seems to
have no respect whatever for latter,
day apostolic inspiration or revelation,
nor admiration for those who claim it.
Our Apostle-Senator has been in the
upper house Of Congress for upwards
Of seven years now, and here is the
record he has made for himself in that
body, as the Oklahoma Senator secs
it:
The good natured Senator from Utah
lMr. Smoot) has already demonstrated
that he knows less about more things
than any other member Of this body.
Cruel criticism! Aud yet the edge
of that cruelty is made all the more
keen by the truth Of it. The prophet,
seer, and rcvelator fake. 6ourishes best
wberc there is no chance for any one
in the audience to vote no.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-04-06
WHICH LIES ABOUT IT?

In our report Of Mondays proceed,
ings at the big Mormon conference, we
find the following paragraph:
Apostle Whitney denied, as had been
asserted by enemies OF the church, that
the authorities and the leaders tvran-
nized over the people and ruled them by
shrewd and sagacious management, i
but declared that the Lattcr-day Saint
is actuated by the dictates OF his own
heart.
In the Dcseret News report of a ser.
mon preached By President Joseph F.
Smith at Provo, and printed by the
church organ in its issue Of April %
1896, We find also the following:
The fact Of the matter is, when a man
says you can direct me spiritually, but
not temporarily, he lies In the presence OF
God-that Is. II he has got Intelligence
enough to know what he Is talking about
1T is not necessary to make a long
story over this matter. The two con.
Trajectory statements arc here given in
all their plainness and simplicity Nc
''urim and thummim'' is necessary to
procure an Interpretation thereof; and
no "breastpIate is required TO dis
cover that one or the other of these
men is falsi6er. Which one of the
two does tho reader imagine is lying
about the matter7