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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
HARVEY o. BROV
WOULD EAT UP FULLY
THIRTY DOLLARS A DAY
What Farmers Meals Would Cost at
City Restaurant Prices.
(Metropolitan Magazine.)

metropolitan Magazine)
Not long since | lunched at New
York restaurant 1t was not the most
expensive place-but rather above the
average in price. The menu card inter
ested me as a new schedule of rates
would hold a railroad president. AS a
farmer | procured food similar ito that
offered for sale, and | knew what ]
was paid for it. A man likes to see
what is tackled on to the thing which
leaves his hand, Strawberries AMI
cream were offered at Is cents. | fiy-
tired that a quart of berries would
make about four dishes. Two eggs
served in various ways cost 80 cents.
You paid 80 cents for a half chicken.
Now, my big family would feel poorly
used if we served less than 4 quarts OF
berries We could hardly keep good
natured on four whole chickens.
For berries and chickens alone,
therefore, at these restaurant prices.
We spend 5000 at single meal, j.
we charge the prices printed on this
card for the salads and vegetables and
other things which make our meal, we
should have "a cost of SIS or more than
$50 a day OF course, my family is a
large one, and all are blessed with
good appetites / can buy food cheap
er at otter city places, but If l take
the prices paid by at least 10000 peo-
pie in New York, the daily bread" for
our family represents $40 or more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
GEORGIA STATE FAIR,
MACON GEORGE 4
Low Rates and Special Trains Via
Central of Georgia Railway.

Tickets will be sold October 24th
to November Att. inclusive, for trains
scheduled to arrive Macon before
noon November 5th. Final limit re-
turning, November 8th, 1910.
Special trains will be run on Oc-
tobert 31st, November LIST, End and
Bird between Albany, Americas and
Macon on the following schedule:
Leave Albany 6:45 a. m.
Leave Amricus 8:04 a. m.
Arrive Macon 1926 a. M.
Returning.
Leave Macon 900 p. m.
Arrive Americas S:27 p. m.
Arrive Albany 1000 p. m.
For full information address,
]. E. HIGHTOWER, Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
BUYS A HUSBAND
FOR JUST A MOMENT
In Order TO Get inheritance
Left Her.

Washington, d. c., October 18.-El.
genia Adams, the young Austrian wo
man who advertised for a husband K
win an inheritance, and Harvey .
Brown, who needed the 5000 publicly
offered by the would-be bride, Wee
married by Justice Bundy of tire Mt
nicipal Court. AS soon as the justice
concluded the ceremony the new Mrs
Brown handed the 5000 to her hus-
band and shook hands with him cor
daily and said good bye to him for
ever.
Ten minutes later she boarded :
train for Philadelphia and to take :
steamer for her home in the old coun-
try, where she will claim an inner t.
jance left her by an eccentric uncle Wac
decreed that she must be married
woman TO get the money.
Being a straightforward young bus
mess woman Miss Adams advertised
in the newspapers for her husband, of
fering 5000 to tie man that would take
her and leave her as soon as they
were wed. Nearly two score hopefl,
but financially embarrassed gentlemen
answered the advertisement The new
Mrs. Brown announced that she would
she collected her inheritance.
Before the couple were united by
Justice Bundy they signed the folio v.
ing paper:
This agreement made this 14th da.
of October, A. D., 1910, by and between
Eugenia Adams of Vienna, Austria
and Harvey o. Brown of the City o1
Washington, District of Columbia
witnessethi:
First-That they will enter into thr
bonds of matrimony and upon the pc
Torrance of the ceremony unitihe
them as man and wife. the said F4.
genia Adams will pay to the said Har-
vey o. Brown the sum of two hlndred
dollars $4,000 in lawful money of ,,he
United States
Second-That each of said parties
VIII immediately bGJdI dlc, Oue llOlr
the other, and under no consideration
or condition will either attempt &c
see, visit, mo- est, or annoy the other
in any wav, siape, or form thereafter
Third-That neither of said parties
will solicit any aid, or money, or ans
assistance, financial or otherwise, from
the other in any wayshape, or form
or Will attempt to assert in any way
the martial rights.
Witness cur hands and seals this
18th day of October, 1910.
EUGENIA ADAMS.
HARVEY o. BROWN.
Mrs. Brown declined to tell hon
much the inheritance amounted TO
Brown is a Guiding wrecker and is "a
years old. He has lived in Washing
ton since 1886 and served in the army
for five years. He has never been
married before. His bride of few
moments is about 35 years Old.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
For Sale

200 acres extra good level land, 8
miles Americas, IT'S acres in cultiva
ton; great bargain for quick turn.
50 acres gray pebbly land, mil IS
Americas. 81 500. We make cas-.
terms.
Southern Land Co. Of Americas,
Amertcus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
RHEUMATISM IMME.
DIATELY RELIEVED

Dr. Detchon's Relief tor Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures
in 1 to days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and effective
1t removes the cause and the disease
quickly disappears The first dose
Sold by Eldrid9e Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Eoarsness in a child subject to Group
is q sure indication OF the approach 81
the disease. II Chamberlain Coug
Remedy is given at once or even after
the croupy cough has appeared, it viii
prevent the attack. Contains no pois'
on. Sold by all Dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

The pleasant purgative effect ex-
perieneed by all who use Chamber
Hain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, ald
tie healthy condition Of the body and
mind which they create, makes one
feel joyful Sold by all Dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Chlamberlain's Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Try 1t
when in need 1t contains no harmful
substance and always gives prompt
relief. Sold by all Dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
COUNCIL SEED OATS.

Bright and clean and entirely frse
rom barley, cheat. rye. wheat and
nutgrass seed. For sale by w. E.
Brown and w. c. Sullivan. Americas
Ga. 2-d&w-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate mem-
branes of your throat IL you want to
be annoyed But If you want relief.
want to be cured, take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Sold by all Dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Billy Beard, tie real whiskers OF the
stage, will be the big black splash AZ
the opera house next week He for
got to wake up in valdosta Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
FREE TRIAL PACKAGE COUPON
Cut Out and Mail Today.

Fill in your name and address 0a
blank lines below and mail this co /
pom to L. c. Grains Co., 245 Pulsifer
Bldg, Chicago, H.. and you will re-
ceive a free package of Curo Grains by
return mail, postpaid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

A large force is now at work upon
the grounds of the driving club, and
the fall races. necessarily deferred,
will take place in November.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

The Odd Fellows greatly enjoyed
their meeting in Americus yesterday
where open-handed hospitality was
snowered upon the visitors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

No, Maud. dear; We have never heard
that dyspepsia turns the color OF the
hair so 1t is necessary to diet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

No matter how much misery girl
could get out of an unfortunate love
affair, she could get a heap more if it
was marriage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Boreas was the man at the wheel
yesterday an dkept the pulvertxed real
estate in Americas floating in blind
ing clouds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Unfortunately, when the autumn
leaves begin to fall coal is going up
to spoil the poetry Of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

1t is better for a man to ge thrown
on his own resources than upon the
resources of his friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

The "Field Day" events were great;
every one Of them, and the ladies WAC
had the occasion In charge have just
cause for congratulation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Americas gave royal greeting to the
joy riders yesterday, and all carried
with them on the long trip pleasant
impressions OF "Station No. g.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Between the whirring autoists. the
field day sports and the Odd Fellows
convention Americas had plenty TO
keep her on the qui-vive yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Any girl believes in love at nree
sight, il the man is rich enough.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

More interest, 1t seems, is being
manifested in the city bond election.
Scores of citizens favor bonds and
will vote the straight bond ticket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Many mans eyes look upon the
wine till they are red.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

There are times when the han feI
low we'll met is better avoided.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

1t IS just three weeks now, twenty
one days, ere Ranch 101 comes to
Americus to thrill the small boy and
Jolt the older ones as we'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

But the pure food laws do not make
any provisions for love that is adulter-
ated with filthy lucre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Sumter's old heroes marched with
elastic step yesterday as they left for
the front-the annual state reunion
In Columbus today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
Made by
THE SOUTHERN COTTON OIL co.
New York Savannah
New Orleans Chicago
Made by

rNoY Ask your dealer for the famous Wesson Snow
Cooa drift OH COOK BOOK. II his supply Is cx.
BOOK hausted write al direct Atlanta Office
eRse and viii mail II ire with splendid testimony
'sss from leading woHlen's Clubs. etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

1t Is a violent supposition that 4
woman In hlobble skirt cannot run,
since Americas saw her do II yestef-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
TALES OF THE TOWN
TOLD IN few LINES
Pencil Stubs Picked Up Al
Random.

Picture Frames made to order
Large assortment new mouldings %
select from. Holidays Book Store
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Americas received the speeding all
toists with cheers of enthusiasm yes
terday. and entertained royalty this
stranger within her gates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

The extension OF the sewerage sys-
tenn Is essential to the growth e
Americas, and voters will support the
bond issue IN it's entirety
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

The Southern Bell Telephone Co.,
with characteristic enterprise, Will
furnish free service to the round-ths-
state automobile tourists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

A good thing about lying is 1t doesn't
fool so very many people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

This will be the greatest State Fair
ever pulled off.
Thousands of exhibits will be
worth coming miles to see.
See the great Flying Machines of
Wright Bros.
Great race between a Flying Ma
chine and Automobile.
Great 1O1 Wild West Show with
500 people, 100 Indians and $50
horses.
Great spectacular Fireworks of
the Great Paine's Factory. "The
Battle in the Clouds" gorgeous ar
ray of fire.
Grandest exhibits of Agriculture
ever shown.
Greatest Live Stock exhibit ever
seen in Georgia.
Great Pure Food Building with
40 booths giving away free SAM
pies. Every lady entering this build
ing will receive a ticket on the Ma
tional Steel Range to be givenaway
free.
Don't miss this great event. All
GeOrgian's should see it.
Remember the dates-Oct. 10th
to Nov. 9th.
For all information write
w. E. DUNWOODY.
President.
HARRY G.. ROBERT,
Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19
The culinary
LAW OF THE
HOUSEHOLD,

Is summed up IN the famous Wes-
son Snowdrift Oil Cook Book,
It brings to every home the Choic-
est recipes the world has developed
for the epicure, and affords many an
economical solution to lnotty prob
lens Of the dining room and kitchen.
And instead Of hog fat and animal
fats and areases, ii brings into the
family the nourishing. healthful in.
iluence Of a pure, highly refined veg
etable oil. unapproached for fine
results in shortening. frying and salad
dressings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-19

Clerk and Treasurer, Mayor and Cir
Council Of Americas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
Large Number Of Notable Men Are in
Pueblo to Discuss the Cues
tions Before Meet
ing.
BRYAN IS IN TOWN
Congress Adjourns Until This Even
ing When the Great commoner
Will Make an
Address.

PUEBLO. Colo, Sept. 26.-When
the national irrigation congress open
ed its session today. the same fight
between advocates for federal and
state control of conservation resources
which rended the St Paul congress,
was present.
A large number of notable men are
here to participate in the debates
which will start as soon as the form
alities of opening are out of the way
The principle address of today's
session was that delivered by Cover
nor Adams. of Pueblo, favoring state
control of irrigation.
After the address of welcome, Presi-
dent Fowler of the congress, deliver
ed an address. A message from Presi.
dent Taft was then read followed by
the address of Governor Adams.
The congress then adjourned until
evening when VIM j. Bryan will de-
liver an address, He made political
address at the opera house this after
noon
Delegates from Austria. India, Rus
sia. Cuba, Canada and Mexico, are
present. making a new record for for
eign delegates Reno, Chicago and
San Francisco are all after the 1911
convention, with San Francisco as the
favorite.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
WATER POWER
AT SPOKANE
One Million Dollars to Be Spent on
River Channel in the Heart
of City.

SPOKANE, Wash, Sept. 26-One OF
tie engineering feats to be attempted
bv the Washington Water Power COM
pany in making improvements costing
$1,000, 900 on the Spokane river, VIII
be to divert the north channel of the
stream to the middle chanel in the
business district of Spokane. The
new channel is to be 1900 feet In
length. rs feet in width and from 10
to 20 feet in depth The construction
work also calls for shaft, 10 by 20
feet in dimensions and 165 feet IN
depth. One hundred feet of the shaft
will be drilled from the bottom up
Water wheels will be installed to gen
crate power for manufacturing plants
propelling street cars. lighting towns
and cities and driving wells in the
Occur d'Alene mining district in north
ern Idaho, 12S miles east of Spokane
1t is expected the plant will be com
pleted in two years, one of which VII
he required to do the drilling. Part OF
This work is in strata of basalt rock
which is hard enough to turn the Hh
est tempered tools after sort use.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
Man Attempts to XIII Woman by Ek.
ing Load of Shot Into Her
Body and Then Runs
Away.
ON STAND ALL DAY DIED SOON AFTERWARDS
Was Trying to Board Freight Train
and Get Away, When He Fell
Beneath Wheels and Was
Crushed.

oSKALOOsA, Ia, Sept 26.-swift
and unusual retribution overlook
William Boston after he had SHOT and
probably fatally wounded Susan Los
sen, 20 years old, at Cricket, la.
Pursued by friends of the woman
who had Tilted Boston, the man fed
through wood and attempted to
board moving train. Out of breath
and made unsteady by fear apparently
Boston fell under the wheels of the
car and was ground to death.
Cricket, mining town southwest OF
Oskaloosa, was startled when Boston
with considerable deliberation, free
a load of shot into Miss Lossen's body
with an old shotgun. He instantly
dropped the weapon and fed to the
woods, closely followed by severa
men, who had been attracted by the
shot.
The pursuers ran through the tree:
and finally came to a railroad tract
where they halted, believing they hat
lost their quarry. q While they were
debating what to do, they saw Bosto1
run from a clump of bushes and at
tempt to board the train. The pursuer'
gathered up the pieces of Bostoni
body and took them back to Cricket
1t Is believed Miss Lossen will die.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
Holdup Men Wore Fooled by Autoist
Who Refused to Stop When
Rifle is Pointed at
Him.
FIRED MANY BULLETS
AS Auto Sped Away, Three Robbers
Stood on Top of the Bridge
and EmptIed Their
Weapons.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26.-E. G.. Eggel-
ing, florist. at Grand and Lafayette
avenues, was the target for twenty Nor
thirty bullets Saturday, following his
refusal to submit to hold up on
Natural Bridge road, in st. Louis
county. Eggeling had been to his hot
house near Kinloch Park, and was
returning over the Natural Bridge
road, in his automobile. About mile
west Of Carsonville the Natural Bridge
road runs under a railroad trestle. AS
Eggeling neared this trestle man
with rife under his arm stepped out
into the middle of the road and rails
ing the weapon to his shoulder point
ed it at him and demanded him to
stop.
Instead of bringing his machine to
stop Eggeling opened the throttle,
and leaning low over the steering
wheel, shot under the trestle. The
man jumped from the road and the
automobile Just grazed him. Eggel-
Ing says that the man began shooting
at him. He said that he turned his
head and looked back and saw three
other men standing on top of the
trestle shooting at him, one with a
rife and the other two with revolvers.
Joe Brown. negro, was in the
machine with Eggeling, and Eggelins
says Brown dropped to his knees and
started praying. Eggeling made a
quick turn to Carronsville, from where
he telephoned Constable George A
Bode at Clayton Constable Bode and
deputies julius Schoenbien, Harry
Wengler and Addie Helmering left
Clayton in BODIES racing car, but were
unable to find any trace of the men.
Constable John Mueller of Floris
SAINT led a posse of farmers through
the woods in the neighborhood, but al
late hour last night no trace OF the
men had been found.
There have been numerous rob
berries at Carsonville and in tht
4 neighborhood during the past week
and the men who attempted the hole
/ up are supposed to be that gang tina
4 have been committing these robberies
i Last Friday night the saloon of Jul
ius Miller at Carsonville was entered
/ but the robbers were frightened ava.
before they got anything. The store
/ of H. Hobbelman was entered th'
same night, and cigars. clothes ant
other articles valued at $50 wer'
taken
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
Declares That Belle Elmore Was
Killed by DR.. crippen and
Fixes Degree at
Murder.
CORONER WAS FAI5
Told the Jury That the Body Had
Not Been Identified as
That of Mrs
cripaen

LONDON, Sept. 26.--The coroner's
jury which has been investigating the
alleged murder of Belle Elmore Grip
pen, today returned verdict declar-
ing that Mrs Crippen came to her
death at the hands of her husband,
and fixing the degree of the crime as
murder
The jury which retired at 4:40
reached its verdict after the sum
moning up by the coroner which was
unusually favorable to the accused
The coroner reminded the jury that
the evidence as to the sex and ident
ity of the body was not at all con
elusive. He reviewed DR.. Peppers
testimony that he was unable to de
termine the sex Of the body and thai
of Dir Wilcox who declared he found
poison in the body.
at does not follow" he said, 'tha
because Crippen lied about his wife''
death and fed to Canada, that h,
murdered her"
The verdict of the jury occasionet
much surprise.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
NO RoBBER PRICES AT
AERCPLANE MEET
ST Louis Club TO Put Ten-Day octob-
er Exhibitions Within Reach
Of Every Pocketbook.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2s.-The first
popular-priced aeroplane exhibition
ever given in or near one of the
larger American cities will be held
here from October to 18, under the
auspices of the Aero club of st. Louis.
Where eastern meets charge SIS for
grand stand seats the local quotation
will be 81. There will be an equal
number of seats at so cents, com
manding complete views of the field.
The air flights will be made by five
Wright professional drivers and at
least two foreigners. The exhibitions
will include speed, endurance, bomb
throwing accuracy, altitude and trick
tests The program will run from 2
to 5 p. m. daily Col Roosevelt will
attend the meet on Tuesday, October
IL.
Albert Bond Lambert, president OF
the Aero club, has also engaged spec
ial amusement features and band
to eliminate tedious waits between
flights.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
HOW LORIMER
GOT HIS SEAT
Senatorial Investigation Committee
Listens to story Of Man Who
First Gave Out
News.
WHITE CHANGES STORY
Gives Testimony Today But It is
Somewhat Different From What
He Told at the Browne
Trial.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2e-Representa-
tive Charles White, who first gave
to the public the story of bribery in
connection with the election of Lori
mer to the U. S. senate, was the first
witness today when the senatorial
committee began its inquiry.
There is large crowd attending TIE
hearing.
Senator Barl1ley of Connecticut ar
rived today, bringing the number OF
the committee up to 6, four republi-
cans and two democrats. From the
frequent clashes between the attorney
representing the Chicago Tribune and
Others excitment is expected
White testified today He changed
his testimony somewhat to that given
at the two Browne trials. He said
he asked Brownies secretary now
much money he would get for voting
for Lorimer, and the secretary salc
ut looked good to me-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-26
KID M'Cov rs
VERY POOR COOK
'rled to Get Breakfast on Chatting
Dish and Came Near Losing
His Life.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2e.-Norman
seloy, known in the prize ring as Kid
accoy, narrowly escaped death by
n,e' explosion and drowning in the
, nor'h river today when the naptha
.aunch, owned by Ernest Trimble-
horne, real estate man was totally
ses.royed. Mccoy was saved from
cn csa'n through the prowe-.s of Frank
a'orge = who was his only companion
~ 'ne little vessel when it was de
MeCoy tried to prepare breakfast
chafing dish which exploded
NV neorse swan ashore. secured skift
and rescued Mccoy