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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Americas will hike gleefully to the
seashore this morning. AS an invesc-
ment $3.50 could be spent in no bet
ter way just at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

The lineup of both teams on the
diamond this afternoon will be the
Strongest possible, and a balletic bat
tie royal is promised
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Hot weather increased the demand
for cold drinks, and Manager j. L.
Warren, of the Coca Cola Co., is rush.
ed to keep up with orders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Every store should accede to the
request of the baseball management
and close at 4 O'Clock this afternoon,
that all may attend the game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Dawson Cuthbert, Ellaville, Smith
vile, Cordele, Montezuma and dozen
other towns will have delegations on
Dudley Field this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

If the dust beds at certain street cor
ners were soaked occasionally by the
street department the dust problem
could easily be settled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

How many voters in Sumter will do
the ''single-shot' act in the legislative
primary? In all city elections single
Shooting is prohibited
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

There will be considerable loose
change in evidence at the ball park
today, as both lines of battle will back
UP their respective sides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

The residence sections should re-
ceive an occasional visit from Old
Slosh. On Lee street at times the
dust nuisance is terrific.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

A Bank Account for giving you 5
feeling of prosperity. a feeling of
self respect, a feeling that you are
making use cf your opportunities in
life.
In every state in the Union more
people are opening Savings Accounts
and increasing them weekly than
ever before
Can you afford NOT TO share IL
the general prosperity and SAVE
MONEY WIEN Dollars or more viii
start your account.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

AS expected, the sight of a few bas-
kets of peaches yesterday, so abund-
amt last week but a vanished dream
now, created a bull market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

One of the handsomest farms in
Sumter, near Plains, has been sold,
practically, although the formal trans
fer of title has not been made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

The Clamps still have a fine chance
of stringing two games of the three
here. And this may be their last OPP
portunity of winning anything.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Anyhow, trusting your friends is no
bigger a gamble than betting whether
it will be black or red.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02
TO the Reporter.

" III Does your parrott talk?"
On, yes; but-er-not for pub
1''oa Boston Transcript. j
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

The more money a man ca MORROW
the bigger the grievance ne eau I 2
if anybody wants him to pay 1t BACK
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02
In That Case.

n p1-e skirts with riding hats
5<'le proper To be sure!
y. in case THE lady chats
About a bridal tour.
Chicago Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

As an entertainer in vaudeville, Doc
Baker. who is at the opera house this
week, is a city block ahead of any one
there this season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Rain Sunday night and yesterday is
causing the growing crops to fairly
hump, and cotton is rapidly recoy-
ering from its recent sickly state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Many a woman's second husband
mourns tie demise of her first.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

When does the time limit upo>. the
Buzzard Roost proposition expire?
Council meets Wednesday night, AMI
may chew the rag again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

Mr.. Cohen came from Albany yes
terday His prominence rendered him
easily discernible in tile throng at
tending the ball game
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

A child thinks his parents beat him
because they deserve it themselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD in FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up 1t
Random.

Baseball and Tennis Goods and
Fishing Tackle. Holidays Book
Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

The legislative sprinters put in some
overtime work yesterday in seeing the
boys from the outposts who unexpect-
edly came to town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02
You VIII Be MISSING
S0melhino

if you don't have a supply of good
books in your vacation tiff. They
are well known ana popular titles,
now offered at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

and four hundred ithers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

4..a.s ....1..,..... -.....l.
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD in FEW LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up 1t
Random.
Baseball and Tennis Goods and
Fishing Tackle. Holidays Book
Store.
The legislative sprinters put in some
overtime work yesterday in seeing the
boys from the outposts who unexpect-
eddy came to town.
Every store should accede TO the
request of the baseball management
and close at 4 O'Clock this afternoon,
that all may attend the game.
AS expected, the sight of a few bas-
kets of peaches yesterday, so abund-
ant last week but a vanished dream
now, created a bull market.
How many voters in Sumter will do
the ''single-shot' act in the legislative
primary? In all city elections single
Shooting is prohibited
AS an entertainer in vaudeville, Doc
Baker, who is at the opera house this
week, is city block ahead of any one
there this season.
The residence sections should re-
ceive an occasional visit from Old
Slosh. On Lee street at times the
dust nuisance is terrific.
Americas will hike gleefully to the
seashore this morning. AS an invest
ment $3.50 could be spent in no bet
ter way just at this time.
Dawson, Cuthbert Ellaville, Smith
vile, Cordele, MonteMma and dozen
other towns will have delegations on
Dudley Field this afternoon.
This is legal sales day up at the
temple, but Salesman Feagin has
little to offer bargain hunters just
now, even at marked down figures.
If THE dust beds at certain street cor
ners were soaked occasionally by the
street department the dust problem
could easily be settled.
One of the handsomest farms IN
Sumter, near Plains, has been sold,
practically, although the formal trans
fer of title has not been made.
Mr.. Cohen came from Albany yes
terday. His prominence rendered him
easily discernible in tile throng at
tending the ball game.
Rain Sunday night and yesterday is
causing the growing crops to fairly
hump, and cotton is rapidly recoy-
ering from its recent sickly state.
When does the time limit upo,. the
Buzzard Roost proposition expire?
Council meets Wednesday night, AMI
may chew the rag again.
The Champs still have a fine chance
of stringing two games of the three
here. And this may be their last OPP
portmity OF winning anything.
The Americas team plays six games
this week, three with Albany here;
three in Cuthbert and then goes to
Albany next week to finish the series,
Hot weather increased the demand
for cold drinks, and Manager ]. L.
of the Coca Cola Co., is rush.
ed to keep up with orders
The lineup of both teams on the
diamond this afternoon will be the
strongest possible, and a balletic bat
tie royal is promised.
CITY real estate remains at the tAp
notch and the assessed valuations this
yer will add AN immense sum to TIE
it's tax returns.
There will be considerable loose
hange in evidence at the ball park
today, as both lines of battle Will back
MP their respective sides.
HOW'S This!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-02

change.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
A Womsn's Great Idea

is how 10 mako herself attractive. but
without health Il is hard for her a. 0e lovely
In face. form OK temper weak, sickly
woman will be nervous and irritable. Con
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complexion. Bat Electric BittesS always
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beauty aud friends. They regulate stomach
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strong nerves. bright eyes, pnre breath
smooth, velvety ska, lovely complexion
good health Try them. soc az J. "
keily's Drug Store.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
A CARD or THANKS

To all those who in any way,
either by their presence, their
efforts, their prayers, tears or
in any other way have minis
tered 90 our need, either in
body, mind or spirit in this our
deep solitude Of soul and grief
of heart, we take this method
Of saying that all the kindness
shown have come TO US like dew
20 the flowers when the light of
day has departed and the pail
Of night hangs heavily on every
dropping rose.
Dear friends, thrice again
and again we thank you, over
and over. for the help you have
given either before or since OuI
dear mother slipped away.
We cOvet earnestly 10 express
our appreciation and love
With very deep sorrow we dc
submit.
J. WIN. RAIDER AND FAMILY
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15

Mr.. Robert Lucus was shot
at his home near Dungannon
Sunday by Walker Corker, as
il is reported TO us. According
10 the report Corder and his
brother went TO the home of
MIR. Lucus, who is an old Con-
federate soldier, and raised a
trouble with a member of the
family. Mr.. Eucus requested
them TO leave, his wife being
III. Corder became angry, and
after few words, shot at the
old man twice, one shot taking
effect in the right side of the
chest, and passing through the
body. The doctor says there is
no chance for his recovery
Corder is at large, and ii Il
understood q reward has beer
offered for his arrest. -Gat'
City Herald.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
AN ENJOY
ABLE SURPRISE

Never has the hospitality Of
Hillcrest been more enjoyed
than on Monday night, when
Mrs. III. l.. Moore rendered her
son, George, a party, when
was at the same time a welcome
home from school and n fare
well before his departure for
Chattanooga. The young hosts
first intimation of the affair
was when running downstairs
to Join his chum, he was greet
ed with "A chorus of voices ex-
claiming. Owe came to see you,
George. SO nonplussed was
he that he almost forgot 20 open
the door 20 admit his guests.
The house was nearly bare of
furniture, but the welcome was
warm. the guests not critical,
and soon peals Of laughter were
ringing through the house, and
the fun rose fast and furious
until midnight, when having
partaken of light refreshments
the guests departed in n body
Among those who welcomed
the coming, sped the parting
friend. were Misses Josephine
Kelly. julie Bullitt. Ruth Nc
lCluen. Louise GoOdloe, Mar
garet Petit, Ruth Prescott
Mary Skeen, Virginia Beverly
Grace Wolfe, Glessie Gilly; an'
Masters Creed Kelly, Carlisl
Skeen. Billy Mathews, DOnal'
Prescott, John Allan Goodloe
7 Samuel McCluen, Merry Nc
Cormick. Vivian MouseT an
= James Kelly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
DEATH OF MRS. RAIDER

90 last Friday evening about
8 O'Clock Mrs. Dedosha RAIDER,
mother of Rev. j. w. RAIDER,
presiding elder of the Big Stone
Gap district, M. +. Church,
South, died at the, home of her
son, at this place. Of heart fail
ure. Mrs. RAIDER had been I'm
poor health for some time, but
her death was wholly unex-
pected and came as a great
shock TO her relatives and
friends. Mrs. RAIDER was rs
years and two months old at
the time of her death, and was
most consecrated Christian
woman. She joined the church
in 1853, and had always been
an active member and worship
er. Her remains were taken TO
Christiansburg, Va, Saturday
morning for interment, accom-
panied by Rev. J. w. RAIDER,
her son; Miss Bnlah RAIDER,
granddaughter Of the deceased,
and Rev. j. NJ. Carter,pastor OF
the church at this place.
The deceased was the wife OF
the late Henry RAIDER, of Mont
gomery county. Va, and il
survived by five children a.
follows. Rev. J. w. RAIDER, Of
this place; Rev. Joseph RAIDER
) paster of the Baptist church a
, Ponder, Texas; Mrs. II. ID. Al
bright, of Bluefield, w. Va.
, Mrs. Luke Taylor and Mrs. II
l w. Linkous, of Christiansburg
. Virginia
Mrs. RAIDER had been making
her home with her son, at thi
place, for some time, and wa
dearly loved by all who knee
her. A short funeral servic
\ was held at the residence o
Saturday morning at 8 O'clOcl
conducted by Rev. J NJ. Carte
3. her pastor, assisted by Rev.
F. b. Craft, pastor Of the Bapti
AZ church. and Rev. r. X. Tin
le mons, pastor of the Presby teria
~ church.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re

SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re
quested 10 observe the date
printed on their address slips,
which will keep them at all
times posted as 60 the date
Of the expiration Of their sub
scription. Prompt and timely
attention To this request WIZ
save all parties q great deal oil
ANNOYANCE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
OFFICE or THE STATE
HIGHWAY COMMISSION

Richmond, Va. June 4, 1910.
Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the Clerk 3 Office, at
Wise G. H.. Va, until one
O'Clock =. NJ. Tuesday, June
2lst. 1910. for the construction
of Il miles Of macadam road
from Appalachia 20 Big Stone
Gap in Mise County, Virginia.
Plans and specifications on
tile at this office and at the Of
flee Of the Clerk of Wise coun-
". Wise c H., Va.
specifications furnished on
application 10 the undersigned
\ certified check for $3.50
20 accompany each bid.
An engineer viii be IN Bis
Stone Gap 10 give information
10 contractors on Tuesday, Jun'
l4th. 1910
The right rs reserved 10 reJec
any or all bids.
L. ST. j. WILSON,
State Highway
23 "a Commissioned
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
FOR SALE

Handsome two story and
basement med dwelling
house with nine rooms, incIud-
ing bath and equipped with
electric lights and otherwise
pleasantly situated on three
lots fronting OH Wood Avenue
near public school building, in
Big Stone Gap. Va. Call on or
address my attorneys. Ayers &
Fulton. A. l.. SHEPPE.
22ti
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
A ssO.OCO PRIZE OFFERED

shortly after handing Glenn
IL. Curtiss "a check for $40. 900
for his successful flight from
Albany TO New York the New
\ ork World announced a new
prize for aerial navigation The
new offer rs made by the New
York World and the st. Louis
Post Dispatch. This time a
prize of $4,000 will be given
for "A successful flight between
New York and ST. Louis. Con
ditions will Toe announced later
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Head OF Public School system
OF Virginia
Letters. Law. Seienee. Medieise. Enxiaeesinx
LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE
IL needy and deserving students $1,000
covers all costs To Virginia students ia the
Academic Departments. Send for cata
logue.
HOWARD WINSTON, Registrar,
University Posiofhee, Va
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15

record and wants Mr.. Stuart to
do the same as TO his. Our
contemporary will find out that
the republicans are by no means
pressed for issues, but even II
they were they would scorn to
resort to the expedient of
bringing an unjust charge
against Mr.. Stuart"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
No DANGER OF SUCH A THING

In speaking of the recent
misunderstanding that Hon. IL.
&. Stuart had with the custom
officers at New York upon the
return Of himself and wife from
Paris. the Bristol News, the
organ Of the republican party IN
the Ninth District. under the
above heading in leading
editorial in it's issue Of June
9th. says:
The Herald Courier seems 10
believe that "some of Mr.
Slemp's leaders" will attempt
To use the custom house incl
dent against MIR. Stuart IN the
present campaign. In its issue
of June 9Th It's leading editorial
il headed Pressed for Issues,
and the first paragraph rs as
follows
elf Mr.. Slcmp's leaders
in the Ninth District under
take 10 use the Gust o IN
house incident against the
Hon. Henry &. Stuart and
indications are that they
may-it viii be- tantamount
10 "A confession that they
are hard pressed for ISSUES
on which 10 enter the APP
proaching congressional
campaign. -
"In reading the editorial w
find that the only grounds 70
the Herald Courier's apprchen
sion arises from the report that
at the republican convention
which met az Norton las
Saturday TO choose delegates L
the republican conV en- ito
which will meet at Abingdon 1
July TO nominate a candidat
for congress, one Of the dele
gates whose name ~ not give
intimated in a speech that Nj
Stuart had been attempting {
have some of his prOpert
brought into this country Will
out paying the import dutl'
due on il. IL any such speeC
was really made the speak
did not voice the sentiment Of
single well-iuformed or INTEL
gent republican in the Mini
District.
1--WE emphatically state tn
after examining carefully u
statements made by the COVER
ment officials themselves we "A
fully convinced that Mr.. Stua
was not even in the remote
degree To blame for the unfC
.unate mistake which was ma
in reference 20 the baggage
his wife. and we further sta
that the government ofiicii
i. themselves were entirely
sponsible for il. We also thil
that il is clear that Mr.. Stu;
is the party who lrss a right
feel aggrieved, because lac n
been misled by the print
instructions and by the verl
information given him by
officials and could not hs
acCed otherwise than he q
and moreover these governm'
officials have acknowledged
much. The incident grew I
of mistake but the mlsts
was caused by officers of
government.
lit is not necessary TO
that the people OF this sect
where Mr.. Stuart Is well kno
do not believe for a nom
that he would stoop to sue
dishonest act, and that
opinion is shared both
republicans and democrats.
"We are glad TO be abb
assure the Herald-Courier
the republicans are not "pres
for issues " Both Mr.. Sls
and Mr.. Stuart are men OF
highest characters, and
Slemp, il nominated, props
60 fight this battle ON the Ass
between the two parties
not 20 descend 20 personalil
He is not only willing
anxious 10 stand on his poii'
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-06-15
Splendid Blue Grass Earns
In Loudoun and fasquier Counties

Two valued at - 500 each. i've pr' ga q
$1,000 10 SI5, 900; three AZ SeO.OOe ." ~
600; one az ss5. 900.
These farms have good buildings aAd ~
in a high state Of cultivation. DO yon ~i"
TO make first-class purchase, then eAs~
me these properties AT once.
Our Agency covers the best portion 7
the State, so II Will be to your nferee'
correspond with rs.
For free full description with 10
IA. W. HfLLEAkf * co.
22-23 Charlottesville, Va
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-25
CONTEST HELD
AT GLENDALE
! VIRGIL MOORE AND MISS MATTE
HUGHES ARE SELECTED BY
THE JUDGES.
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald:
GLENDALE, Tenn, March 19.-In
the presence of a large audience the
pupils of Glendale Training School, of
which Prof. Leroy Reynolds is prin-
cipal, last night held contest for the
purpose of selecting one boy and one
girl to represent the district in the
county oratorical society. The judges
were Miss Charlotte Smiser, Mrs. Har-
din Thomas and Rev. Robertson.
Virgil Moore and Miss Matte Hughes
were declared the winners, the judg-
es having some trouble in arriving at
a decision on account of the excellence
of all the contestants. The following
were the entries: Howard Hughes,
Clyde Ramon, Virgil Moore, Misses
Matte Hughes, Virgie Chadwell, Cal
lie Boaz, Katie Wright. Lizzie Moore,
Elizabeth Galloway and Lena Fox.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-25
F|FTY-SIX HOURS
AFTER BEING SHOT
MR.. KNIGHT DIES
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN SucCUM5S
TO WOUNDS SATURDAY
EVENING.
MADE GAME Fight FOR LIFE
Will Green Valves Preliminary and
Makes Bond in Sum of $4,000
Well Known Men Sign the Docu-
ment.

Fifty-six hours after he was shot by
Will Green, a neighbor, Charles
Knight, a prominent farmer. died at
his home in the Stiversville neighbor-
hood Saturday evening at o'clock,
having made q game fight for life.
Mr.. Green, who fired the fatal bull
let, was indicted by the grand jury on
the charge Of attempt to commit MUIR
der in the first degree. He made bnod
in the sum of $4,000, and was permit
ted to return to his home. AS soon
as Mr.. Knights death was reported
to him he came to Columbia and again
gave himself up On arrival here he
went before Esq. Fariss and waving
preliminary hearing was permitted to
make bond in the sum of $4,000.
At the preliminary Mr.. Green was
represented by his counsel, ]. G. Voor-
HES, H. p. Figuers and Hughes &
Hughes. The prosecution was repre-
sented by J. H. Dining, who has been
retained as special counsel.
The bond nade by Mr.. Green is one
of exceptional strength, and repre-
sents many times fifteen thousand dol
lars, the bondsmen being the follow
ing well known residents of the coun-
ty and city: ]. c. Hickman, Phineas
Murphy, ]. L Hutton and M. P. Muir
ply.
Mr.. Knight was buried Sunday even
ing at Lynnville Cemetery, a large
number Of friends following the re-
mains to their last resting place The
funeral services were preached at the
Cemetery about o'clock by Elder
Logue.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-03-25
one would be only skirmish.

one would be only a sk1rmish.
Il can speak for no one but myself
but if this is to be our reception / am
done. We are not towards. We OF
the insurgents who cast our votes yes,
terday against the unseating of Can
non were tie bravest men in that
House It took consumate courage,
and it will probably cost me my seat
in Congress. But IL we are to be met
with calumny because we sacrificed
ourselves to save the House Of Repre-
sentatives from chaos and disorder
and prevent the ruin of the Republi-
can party, then / am in favor of carry
ing this war to the finish"
This member said that he had talk
ed to one OF two other of the fhsur-
gent leaders who voted to save Can
non, and they were in similar frame
of mind.
when ! read in the papers this
morning the speech which Speaker
Cannon delivered before the Illinois
Association last night my blood boil
ed with Indignation" said this insur-
gent.