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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
HOST OF LITTLE FOLKS
HEAR The STORIES
Told BY Miss Fort at the
Library.

All records We're broken in the at
tendance at the "children's hour" at
the Carnegie Library yesterday after
noon when one hundred and fortv-two
happy little people listened with wrapt
attention to the wonderful stories so
charmingly told by Miss Floyd Fort.
Her power of expression was well
demonstrated in her delightful rendi-
ton to selections for the afternoon
md the overflow attendance fully evi-
denced the appreciation of the little
reople. This was the third occasion
and the attendance has increased from
forty on tie first day, to one hundred
and forty-two, yesterdays attendance
which lis conclusive proof of the pop
ularity of this clever suggestion upon
the part of the popular librarian, Mrs
Lucy c. Taylor,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
IS SOON TO CELEBRATE
CENTURY RUN OF life
Mr.. Miller is Near Hundred
Years Old.

Americus friends of Dr. G. T. Miller,
for twenty years a resident here, will
be interested in knowing that HIS
father, Mr. Johnathan NJ. Miller, will
celebrate his one hundreth birthday
next Friday, 9th. by reunion of his
children grandchildren and greatgrand-
children. Mr. Miller is the father of
Judge A. l.. Miller and DR.. G. T. Mil
Ter, of Macon; Norman P. Miller, Of
savannah; Mrs. l.. NJ Habersham, Of
Savannah; Mrs. ]. l.. Robertson, Of
Augusta, and Mrs. ]. Pope Brown. II He
has many grandchildren and a number
of great grandchildren. While in his
eighties he usel to go fox hunting
often with Pope Brown, riding a horse
and staying in TIE chai.e until the
game was run to earth or lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
The WORK OF CHURCHES
TOLD in COLUMBUS.
This Year May Be Best in
History.

Columbus, Ga, December 2.-Fine
reports from pastors form an interest
ing feature of the days session of the
South Georgia conference.
In many cases, not only had coilec-
tien been made in full, but churches
had exceeded their assessments, and
detailed reports showed also steady
growth in membership of the denomi-
nation.
1t IS not known yet that this has,
been the BEST year in the history of the
conference, but the reports already in
show that it is at least among the
banner years.
The following were admitted to the
ministry on trial:
w, G. Francis, w. w. Hill, S. L.
Jenkins, L. E. Brady, G. A. Teasley,
c. S. Bridges, C. &C.. Doland, T. A. Nose
ly, W. c. Culpepper, O. w. Little,
Moses Register, G. R. Stephens and w.
G. Pitcher.
The names of R. w. Virgins, E. NJ.
Whiting and A. Kelly were referred
to tn committee on superannuated
relations.
The following were admitted to full
connection:
Lewis l.. Barr, Henry D. Lee, Cor
ley l.. Nease, William T. Belvin, Earl
A. Anderson, Clarence E. Shaw, Royal
f. Dennis, James A. Sanders, Milton
NJ. Leggett, John A. Rountree, Benja-
min c. MattLeson, Walter Williams, R
F. Owen.
Among those heard was DR.. John B.
McGhoe. who though II years of age
is actively engaged in his work, HAY
ing served the church at OgIethorpo
this year as pastor He has been in
to the committee on superannurated
seven of which he was a presiding
elder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
Mr.. POLLARD TO ILEAVE
FOR WORK In BRAZIL
Official of The Central is
Going There.

In railway circles in Americus in,
terest attaches to the fact that Divis-
ion superintendent H. d. Pollard, of
the Central of Georgia railway, las re-
signed his place, to take effect today.
He goes to Brazil TO take up railway
work at a salary of $4,000 a year. In
his place e. H. Daniel. who for a short
time has been trainmaster of the Ma
con division, has been appointed. Both
men are well known in railroad cir
cles, and both have held, responsible
places with the Central for long num-
Der of years,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
ANOTHER Big FARM is
SOLD in SUMTER
CarOIinian Buys the Scar.
brOugh Place.

The w. H. Scarborough farm of $50
acres, lying east of Americus and
near DeSoto, was purchased yesterday
by Mr.. w. w. Herron, of South Caro-
Lima, who thus conner. to Sumter coun-
ty to reside permanently. The sale OF
the Scarborough farm was made
through Allen & Crockett, real estate
agents, and at very satisfactory
price. Mr.. Heron is already highly
pleased with Sumter county and the
opportunities presented here for sue
cessful farming, and thus becomes a
valuable member of the great colony
of South Carolinians locating here this
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
BANK OF HEARD COUNTY
ROBBED OF $4,000.
Unknown Yeggmen Make Biz
Haul at Franklin.

Franklin, Ga, December 2.-Un-
known yeggmen robbed the safe
in the Bank Of Heard County here to-
aay shortly after the noon hour, and
Secured 81 9O1 in currency.
A determined posse of citizens at
once organized and started in pursuit
of the robbers, but up to tonight tl.ey
lld not been captured Two men are
believed to have constituted the, en-
tire gang who pulled off the robbery
Fuller Galloway, formerly a STATE
railroad commissioner, is president If
the Bank OF Heard County, which Is
one OF the best known financial in
stitutions in this section of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
BABY EATS MATCHES
Death IS The RESULT.
Child Two Years Old Dies
From Poisoning

Nelwberry, S, G., December 2-Lit
tie Mary Houseal the 2Iyear-old daughv
ter of Rev. and Mrs. Edward Fullen-
wider, died yesterday morning, as a
result of having swallowed a number
of matches several hours earlier. The
child, while alone at neighbor's house
ate the matches and the fact was not
discovered until she had swallowed
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
MERCER MAY MOVE ON
UNLESS ROOM IS GIVEN.
Committee is to Report to
That End,

Macon, Ga, December 2.-The COM
mtttee of twelve appointed by the Bap-
tist conyentiin to consider the advis-
ability of moving Mercer University
from Macon, has concluded its report
which is to tho effect that PROPOSE
tons ON various towns and cities
in the state should be considered. The
report states that Mercer at present
has not enough room, and that it must
nave more room hero, or move.
TLls report will be submitted to the
Baptist annual convention next year
and in the meantime propositions will
be considered from Macon and other
cities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
TURKISH SOLDIERS and
TRIBESMEN FIGHTING.
More Than One Thousand
Are Killed.

ConstantinOple. December 2.-Bloodg
fighting is going on today between the
Druse tribesmen and Tupkisa soldiers
at KeralS, in Southern Syria, and
more than 1000 have fallen. Seven
hundred tribesmen have b2en killed
the city of 1000 inhabitants, las been
captured by the fierce Druses and 200
Of the Turkish garrison were put to
the sword
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
IS DRAGGED BY TRAIN
HE TELLS THE STORY.
Dillon Has Very Close Gail
For His Life.

ATLANTA, Ca, December 2.-J. r. NJ
Dillon, we'll known citizen of Clarks-
ton, eight miles out of Atlanta on the
Georgia railroad, while driving oven
Sam's crossing ON that road bhis af-
ternoon was struck by a passenger
train. He was hurled from his buggy
and dragged twenty-five yards. He wae
severely bruised and cut though his
injuries are not fatal. His horse was
killed and his buggy demolished. He
IS a brother of the late B. F. Dillon,
formerly of Jacksonville, superintend-
ent of the Southern division of the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
ATLANTA MAN NEEDS CASH
AND TRADES HIS COFFIN
SOaks His Long Box For The Needed
Dough,

Atlanta, Ca, December 2.-The high
cost of living today forced NJ. L. Bre-
men to pawn his own coffin. Some time
ago Bremen bought a coffin for his
own use. because he could pick it up
at bargain" Today, however, ne
needed some money and not having
anything else to soak" he had the
coffin carted to a pawnshop. When he
received his ticket and money Brennan
announced he would probably redeem
his pledge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
COALITION STOCK ON
STEADY DECLINE.
Dropped From l.2O to 90 in
Few Days.

London, December 2.-There has
been a steady decline in the stock ex
change quotations of coalition stocks
since the opening of the electoral
campaigns. Starting at 1.26 as q
probable majority for coalition parties,
the figure has gradually dropped until
it now ranges in tie neighborhood Of
sixty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
VENDING NOW ON TRIAL
FOR ATROCIOUS MURDER
Slayer of Little Girl Faces
Judge and Jury.

louisville, Ky, December 2-"If |
killed tL1d little girl, no one saw me
but God, and he cant come down and
testify"
with the testimony of Chief of De-
tectives, of Louisville, that Josepa
Vending made the foregoing state,
ment Immediately following his ar,
rest in San Francisco, the prosecution
in the trial of Vending, WHO is az
cused of the murder of 8-year-ol Anna
Kelner, today rested it's case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
YOUNG GIRL Being
TRIED FOR MURDER
Of Clarence F. Glover, Of
WdIthdm, Mass.

Cambridge, Mass, December e.
When the trial of Hattie Leblanc, the
young Cape Breton girl cahrged wish
tie murder of Clarence F. Glover 1T
WTaltham, was resumed in Supelror
Court here today, Mrs. Lillian NJ.
Glover, the widow of the murdered
man, was briefly question by coun-
sci for the defense,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
j. C. MILAN WAS ELECTED
MAYOR OF SMITHVILLE

Americus little neighbor Smithville
has been indulging in a city election
resulting in the election of the follow
ing officers: Mayor, j. C. McLain; al
dormen, j. H. Randall, Jr., Clyde NJ
and w Ii. Lunsfordi clerk
and tire asurer, F. P. Love.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

A man takes an awful lot of chances
to quit cards and go to speculating.
a. really good man would suffer
fearfully from his utter lack of com
panionship. !.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
.UNIONISTS RETURNED
WITHOUT OPPOSITION
To British Parliament in Re-
cent Elections.

London, December 2.-The first
members of the English parliament,
the first of the reign of King George
", were returned today without op-
position. They are all unionists. JOS
eph Chamberlain and Jesse Collins
were returned from the city of Birm-
ingham and A. J. Balfour and Sir F.
Banbury were returned unopposed
from the city of Lendon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

Special lot of Suits formerly $16.5t
to $4,000, will offer at $3.50 while they
last Pinkst0n Co., under the Wind.
SQE,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

Special while they last: Black Silk
PttcQats, absolutely new ut s2.aO.
Pmkst0n Co., under the Windsor ho.
tel,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

The only place In town where you
can get first class Engraving Is mt
Daniels Jeweiry Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

Special lot Of Suits formerly $1e.5O
to $4,000 will offer at $3.50 while they
last. PinkstOn Co., under the Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

Before buying see the lot of Special
Suits Mt PinkstOn Co., at $3.50. They
are new.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
DENOUNCES THOSE
Who ACCUSE HIM
Of Seeking to Bride United
States Senators.

Yazoo City, Mss, December al
g. Delaney, a wealthy planter, fol
d numrer of years prominent in polit-
ical affairs in this state, has denounc-
ed his accusers and describes thl
charge that he sought to bribe men,
hers cf the ctate senate to vote for
United States Senator Leroy Percy
during the recent sensational contest
a q dirty, black-hearted lie"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
SLAYER OF ]. B. SCOTT
Is GIVEN TEN YEARS
Hillary Day is Convicted in
Trial at COPdele.


The slayer of Judge Joseph B. Scoot
formerly a we'll known resident of this
city and killed recently on his farm
near COrdele, has been sentenced to
the penitentiary for a term of eight
years. The, killing of Captain Scott
was done by Hillary Day, a white ten
alt and was the result of a dispute
over a crop settlement The trial of
Day has just been concluded at Cor
dele, the jury finding him guilty Of
voluntary manslaughter.
Remember tie sale of Saturday can
dy today, at Dodson's Pharmacy, at
29c pound,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

We have few Girls and Misses
Choice Suits to el0se at $1,000. Pink.
stOn Co., underathe Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03

Some mem can write poetry and yet
make a living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-03
MONEY LOANED

have excellent facilities for getting farms and
handle all such business conauny
perfected nv
perence parties promptly whether
or not they
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
|IANe1leS oC@
T. ia sItuIG1N .~

Many OF the hats have velvet IA
cings.
Long. wasted effects appear in the
new lingerie.
Flowers OF different kinds and colors
are seen together.
Foulard is coming in for something
OF its old-time popularity.
Innings must be rs soft as they
can be made. and as clinging.
Black and black and white both
promise to be fashionable yelling
colors.
Marquisettes, linen. homespuns. all
now appear in checks. both gun-club
and shepherd.
An odd fancy OF the moment is the
use on dressy toilettes of belts OF
vanished leather.
The soft serges and cashmeres are
used to build travelling costumes for
the warm spring days.
Nets are again much liked for trans
parent undersleeves and guimps pur-
poses in the summer frocks.
Billows OF fluffy materials and cob
webby laces enhance nearly every
lingerie frock now being shown.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
DustIng Sets.

They are charming, coquettish little
things.
The set comprises mob cap, sleeve
protectors and an apron.
The other handkerchief is used for
the cuffs and for pocket on the
apron.
The whole set is maoc OF three
mems handkerchiefs, white. with a
fancy border in color.
The apron is made OF another hand.
kerchief held diagonally and gathered
in at the waist toward the top, the
extra point above being used as a bib.
One handkerchief gathered up for
the cap. by stitching around It In a
large circle which almost touches the
sides and leaves the four points, and
drawing the thread up until the cap
takes shape, and a most pewitching
shape It is.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
A LITTLE THING
Changes the Home Feeling.

Coffee blots out the sunshine from
many a home by making the mother,
or some other member OF the house
hold, dyspeptic, nervous and irritable.
There are thousands OF cases where
the proof is absolutely undeniable.
Here Is one.
A Wis. mother writes:
81 was taught to drink coffee at an
early age, and also at an early age be-
came victim to headaches, and as
grew to womanhood these headaches
became part of me, as / was scarcely
ever free from them.
about five years ago friend urged
me to try Postum. l made the trial
and the result was so satisfactory that
we have used 1t ever since.
my husband and little daughter
were subject to bilious attacks, but
they have both been entirely free from
them since we began using Postum in
stead of coffee. l no longer have
headaches and my health is perfect" I"
II some of these tired, nervous, ir-
ritable women would only leave on
coffee absolutely and try Postum they
would find wonderful change in their
life. II would then be filled with sun
shine and happiness rather than weari-
hess and discomfort. And think what
IN effect II would have on the family,
or the mood of the mother is largely
esponsible for the temper of the chill
lren.
Read "The Road to Wellville," in
,kgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
me appears from time to time. They
ire genuine true. and full of human
atsrest
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
$3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK
KIDNEYS, FREE
RELIEVES URINARY AND KIDNEY
TROU B LEs, BACkA HE,
sTRAiNiNG, SWELLING, ETC.
stops Palm In the eIseder, Kidneys
and Back.

Wouldn't Il be nice within a week or
so to begin to say goodbye forever to
the scalding, dribbling. straining, or too
frequent passage Of urine; the fore
head and the backof-tbe.head aches;
the stitches and pains in the back; the
growing muscle weakness; spots be-
fore the eyes; yellow skim sluggish
bowels; swollen eyelids or ankles; leg
cramps; unnatural short breath; sleep
lessness and the dependency?
l have recipe for these troubles
that you can depend on, and II you
want to make quick recovery, you
ought to write and get a copy of It.
Many doctor would charge you $3.50
Just for writing this prescription. but
I have II and will be glad to send II
to YOU entirely free. Just drop me a
line like this: DR.. A. Il. Robinson,
K-266 Luck Building, Detroit. Mich,
and will send II by return mail In a
plain envelope. AS you will see when
you get II, this recipe contains only
pure. harmless remedies, but II has
great healing and pain-conquering
power.
II will quickly show you its power
once you use II, so think you had bet.
ter see what II is without delay. will
send you copy free-you can use IL
and cure yourself at home.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
SIMPLE LINES TO RETURN
Partisan Authority 10 Responsible for
News That viii Be Gladly
Welcomed.

In Nine. Carriers atelier In the Rue
de la Prix there are evolved wonder
full ideas in millinery. ideas for which
enormous sums are paid by women,
or their husbands. from all parts Of
the world.
The practical American will greet
with Joy the news that this great ar
bitter Of our millinery destiny sounds
the note OF simplicity OF lines. which
can be copied at home.
The small hat is the one most
favored by Nine. earlier. One round
toque OF Natter blue velvet has tiny
bordering OF black. a square bow Is
the only ornament. but placed at the
front with its loops spreading out on
each side.
One Of a large number OF motor
hats is OF gathered silk. Around the
quaint brim is velvet-bordered ribbon
that is gathered and placed In q
double quilting to form shells. Over
the whole a veil is arranged, caught
at each side by jeweled clasp.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

Paris may suffer, but II cannot be
permanently discouraged. The eve OF
Lent found the gay French capital
overwhelmed by foods, and the usual
Mardi Gras festivities were cut out.
But that was several weeks ago. and
meanwhile the waters of the Seine
have subsided, and Paris Ia itself
again. So the city has plunged into
the observances Of MiCareme, or mid,
Lent, with more than the usual zest.
Evidently the Paris idea IS that II is
better to meet misfortune with a
merry heart than with a desponding
spirit.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
Record for Stranaeness.

A Niagara Falls man tells this
story:
"A Buffalo man brought a relative
from Scotland here to see our grand
spectacle. The two gazed at the fall
in silence long time. Then the Buf-
falo man heaved a sigh and said:
"'Ah, Cousin Donald, did you ever
see anything so beautiful and strange"
"The Scotchman, after moments
thought, answered calmly:
"'Weel, for bonnie, yon's a richt;
but for strange. no-fur l once saw
in the Town O. PEBBLES a peacock wit
q wooden leg"
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
EMBROIDERY SHOWN ON BELT
All Sorts Of ornamentation Proper
According to the Styles Of
the Season.

A new touch in embroidered belt
ing is the use OF Jet beads and colored
or crystal bugles in connection with
an embroidery design.
A spray of pink white roses worked
on white MORE betting had as a GEN.
ter for each flower a Jet cabuchon.
A daisy design worked in white on
pale blue betting had yellow bugles for
the center and the stems were made
of green bugle beads.
The close French knot used to cover
stamping. as in coral embroidery. is
a quick and popular way to embroider
belts. Such a treatment may have
satin stitch center with bead stems,
Or a mock jewel is used for the cen
ter, the stems outlined or worked in
narrow over and over stitch.
Such betting will not wash, but It
may be cleaned with cornmeal and
gasoline mixed to thick paste.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

correspond and the yoke and under
sleeves are of black tucked tulle and
white lace.
The casino gown at the right is OF
black mousseline chiffon and black
lace. II is composed OF tucked bands
of the chiffon and bands OF lace. and
ornamented with Jet buttons and
straps OF cord or soutache.
The yoke and sleeve rufles are OF
white lace. the girdle is of blue silk.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
A Consolation.

A young woman who had been In
the habit OF spending her summers In
a hill village Of Connecticut recently
encountered rural neighbor in n city
store.
"How's your wife, Mr.. Green?" in
quired the young woman graciously.
why. don't you know" said Mr..
Green, II lost her three months ago?"
"oh," said the shocked young wom-
an. II didn't know. beg your par
don, Mr.. Green. for being so thought
less"
Well" said the dlsconsolate wild
over soothingly. 1T amt as bad as it
might have been. I've got good help"
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

An important tip to the people is
given by the biologist who points out
that the pathological nuisance gen.
orally known as the English sparrow
frequently masquerades in the restau.
rants as the reed,bird. Even diet OF
near-reed-bird might help along the
strike against the beef barons.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

The organization is reported in
New York Of combination of bakers
ito reduce the price Of bread" This
recalls the stock formula in the hey.
day Of trust organization, ten years
ago, Perhaps this promise may be
kept better than those OF the 1900
vintage; but the majority OF the pub.
lie will remain in Missouri frame
OF mind
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21


that will fight hard for what
s
Mclean presdentgeneral
letter Martha r. Wilcox
charged that
Gerald insubordnae
in of
building
fight like they predict battle against Cannon will
IN o
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

a poets union is talked Of. How.
ever, union rates in poetry would not
disturb the business world. nor would
poetry strike shake financial cen.
ters TO their base. In fact, the cruel
suggestion is hinted that the cessation
of such industry might be hailed as a
relief.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

which members blows
nations lawmakers the right path
Marshall county Ind 1912 He is nephew OF Noah Noble former
although
which
Noble o represent
discharged by received battle which
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

A Gotham Judge has decided that
the pillow where woman puts her
money and jewels for safekeeping is
legally as much of a safe-deposit vault
as any in the land. There are some
long-established feminine customs
with which even the law dare not in.
terfere
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

Countless hordes In China are likely
TO become hysterical at the approach
OF the comet The starry visitor
should allay their fears by assuming
the form of n plate OF chop suey.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21
The Simple Life.

Hungry Guest-Afraid I'm bit late.
but hope haven't kept breakfast wait
ing.
Hostess-Oh. forgot to mention
that we're trying the mo breakfast"
plan, and feel so much better for II.
We do trust It will have the same Of.
feet with you.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

That child of three years who sat
on the Supreme court bench did not
render any decisions. Her wisdom
might have been all right. but she did
not know enough big words to meet
the requirements.
The Jackson herald., 1910-04-21

Prospective Tenant (noticing sevs
eral inches of water in the celiar)-
My, this cellar leaks.
Landlord-It don't leak a drop. That
water has been in here for two
months and not single drop has es-
caped,