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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
FAIR SPONSORS FOR TEAMS
IN GAME HERE TONIGHT
Young Ladies viii Cheer Players to
Victory.

The tug of war at basketball tonight
at the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium between
Thomasville and Americus will be the
most interesting of the series, and
enjoyed by large audience. The game
will begin at 8:15 o'clock. Misses Ter
esa Sullivan and Matte Pope Hagerty,
with Messrs. Irwin Giddings and Edwin
Murray as escorts, will be sponsors
for the Americus team while Misses
Mary Ella Davenport and Mary Belle
Hixon, with Messrs. Thomas Scrutch-
ins and Furlow Rogers as escorts, will
lend inspiration to the visitors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
PROPOSE new ROAD
AMERICUS TO SEA.
AShburn Wants Road From
Here to Brunswick.
VIII Present Ii at the
Next Meeting of the
Board of Trade.

The Board of Trade of Americus.
feeling an interest in the suggestion
OF possible establishment of a new
railroad route from Americus to the
sea, via Ashburn and Brunswick, is
preparing to extend an invitation to
parties at Ashburn who are interested
IN the project and wish to get into
communication with the business in
terests here and at other points.
This matter was brought up at the
recent meeting of the Board of Trade
by j. E. d. Shipp, Esq, who had some
communication with the parties. John
Z. Hutchinson, Esq, a well known at
torney of Ashburn, has visited Ameri-
Gus two or three times looking quietly
into the matter. He represents Messrs.
Belts & Evans, wealthy saw mill men
OF Ashburn, and others behind the
plans that are being laid.
Ashburn lies about forty-five miles
southeast of Americus. From there to
Brunswick there are several small
railroads that might be connected I'D
into a through line. What is desired
is to get an outlet at Americus. To
build the forty-five miles of road from
here to Ashburn appears to be an es-
sential feature of the plan for a road
to the sea. Outside..of the building Of
the bridge across Flint at Cork Ferry
no obstacles of any character will be
encountered in the building from here
to Ashburn, the country being mainly
level and engineering and construction
an easy matter.
No estimates have been furnished as
to the cost of building the road, but it
is probable that if the Ashburn people
come here they will be prepared to
give an approximation of the cost. II
is not unlikely that arrangements will
be made to accord them hearing al
the next meeting of the Board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
FIRED TIE HOTEL TO
GET INSURANCE.
Macon Boys Said to Have
Fired Hotel.
Alleged to Have Taken
Heavy Insurance on
Their Stock.
Especial to Times-Recorder.) J


Atlanta Ga, Jan. 13-The town of
Austell, IS miles from Atlanta, on the
Southern railway, was plunged into
the widest excitement last night by an
incendiary attempt to burn the Ben
scott Lithia Hotel. The hotel was full
of sleeping guests when the torch was
applied to the building which was bad
ly injured.
P. w. Edge and Joe Edge, of Macon,
proprietors of a cigar store located in.
the hotel building, were handcuffed
and sent to Marietta charged with
arson.
Yesterday morning, according to the
statement of the mayor of the town.
the two Edge boys, aged 81 and H.,
took out an additional heavy insurance
on their cigar stock. This became
known and the suspicion of officers
was aroused. Secret watchers were
placed around the hotel last night. In
the dead of the night part of the
building was soaked with oil and the
torch applied. The half clothed guests
escaped with difficulty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
DEATH OF W. 7. MILdON
AT HOME IN PLAINS.
Burial at Concord Church
Thursday.

After an illness of some duration,
Mr. W. T. Wilson possed away We'd
nesday night at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Colquit Logan, at Plains. Mr..
Wilson was esteemed among wide
circle of friends, who will regret 20
learn of his death. He was fffty-two
years of age, and a consistent men,
ber of the Methodist church. Mr.. VII
son is survived by his wife and daugh-
ter, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Stew
enson, of De So9'M The funeral SER
vices, conducted : sRev. J. NJ, Rustin,
took place Thursday afternoon at Con-
cord church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
s5FTCIALS OF CENTRAL LINES
ON TOUR OF INSPECTION
Make Brief Stop i'm Americus While
Upon Tour of Lines.

Private car No. 9S, of the Central
Railway, arrived in Americus yester-
day afternoon, having aboard General
Passenger Agent J. C. Halle of the
Central of Georgia Railway, and Cap
tain j. F. Merry of Manchester, Iowa.
Capt. Merry is general immigration
agent of the Illinois Central, with
which the Central of Georgia Railway
is allied. Messrs. Halle and Merry are
making tour of the Centrals lines
with the probable view of inducing i'm
in this direction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
MORE MONEY IN BANKS
THAN THERE IN YEARS
General Wave of Prosper :
Ity Over State.
Americus In Class With
Other Cities on
Bank Deposits.

Americus is we'll in line with other
Georgia cities, where the recent wave
of prosperity has carried more money
into the banks as deposits than ever
known before. From every town and
city comes the cheering news that the
banks are abundantly provided with
the coin of the realm.
The Americus banks, as the Times
Recorder stated a few days since, have
cash deposits exceeding two million
dollars.
A fattering condition among Georgia
state banks is shown by the compila-
ton which has just been completed IN
the state bank examining bureau of the
treasury department.
This gives comparatively statistics
for 1907 when the bank examing law
went into effect, and 1909.
1t shows that at the close of 1909
there were 504 banks in the state, ex-
elusive of national banks, as against
448 in 1907 an increase of Sc. The
total of. liabilities and assets is shown
to be $10S,625, ,2SO93 for 1909, which is
an increase of over $22,00O,0OO upon
the showing of 1907.
Following are some other compar-
ative statistics:
Loans and discounts, 1907, $5O,3S6,-
3O4.20;; 1909, $7O,SS6,343; increase,
$20,500, ,03S.SO Cash on hand, 1907,
$16,191, ,O89.85; 1909, s6,544,639.79 This
condition is accounted for by the fact
that during the panic year, 1907, the
banks held on to all their cash and is
sued clearing house certificates.
Capital, SIT, 1886 1896, in 1907; $780,
228, ,453.05, in 1909. Amount due depos-
itors, 1907, $48,707, 1902; 1909, $685.
775,71457,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
NOtOice to the Public.

We are pleased to announce to our
friends and customers that we again
have our mill in operation, and have
in stock rough and dressed lumber,
ceiling, flooring, siding, shingles, sash,
doors, blinds, mantels, moulding, etc.
All orders will have our prompt atten-
tion with prices in line. Our Office IS
now located at the corner of Jackson
and Bay streets, at the old shop site.
The Americus Construction Co.
Fri & Sun
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach of medi-
cine. 1t invigorates the entire system
and strengthens the kidneys so they
eliminate the impurities from the
blood. Backache, rheumatism, kidney
and bladder troubles are all cured by
this great medicine. Commence taking
at once and avoid Bright's Disease and
Diabetes. Sold by all Druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

The peculiar properties of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been thor
oughly tested during epidemics of In
ffuenza, and when it was taken in
time we have not heard of a single
case of pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
CAUGHT A HUGE POSSUM
IN YARD OF RESIDENCE

Courting. death in the home of the
undertaken, a huge possum strayed in
to the yard of Mr. ]. H. Beard on Jack
son street, where the owner seized up
on him with manifestations of great
joy. The possum weighed nine pounds,
and ELECTED the admiration of the
hungry ones when exhibited by Mr..
Beard yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
INJURIES ARE QUITE PAINFUL;
STILL CONFINED TO HOME
Alderman Hawkins Still Suffers From
Accident.

While the injuries sustained in be-
ing run over by an automobile We'd
nesday evening are not serious, Alder
man G. c. Hawkins will be confined to
his room therefrom for several days,
it is said The muscles in one limb
were painfully injured, this being
probably the most serious hurt, though.
he sustained other bruises as we'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

1t is a dangerous thing to take a
cough medicine containing opiates that
merely stifle your cough instead of
opening it. Foley's Honey and Tar
loosens and cures the cough and ex-
pels the poisonous germs, thus pre-
venting pneumonia and consumption
Refuse substitutes and take only the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in the
yellow package. Sold by all Druggists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

Many persons find themselves af-
fected with persistent cough after an
attack of influenza. AS this can be
promptly cured by the use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, it should not
be allowed to run on until it becomes
troublesome. Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

My customers who are indebted 20
me will greatly oblige me if they will
pay their accounts by the first of Feb
ruary. AS easter comes so early this
year, I will have to go North much
sooner than usual and will need the
money due me to pay for goods.
MRS. M. T. ELAN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
Attention Veterans!

"The Daughters" invite all of the
Camp Sumter" veterans to meet with
them next Wednesday, the 18th, at II
a. M, in honor of the memory of Gen.
Robert E. Lee. All are expected and
desired to be present.
H. T. DAVENPORT, Commander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

The greatest danger from influenza
is of it's resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, as it not only
cures influenza, but counteracts any
tenency of the disease towards pneu-
monia Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
The Danger.
Chicago Neys.l

Photographer-Great Scott, man
Can't you look a little more cheerful
Mr.. H. Enpeck-No, sir; not fol
this picture! I'm to send it to my wife
who is always on visit, and if l look.
ed too cheerful she'd take the first
train for home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

II you want pecan trees that WI
bear large paper shell pecans, tr< )
that grow fast and bear early, and 10
guess work about what they will Ear,
call on H. W. Smithwick. at Gun
Store, Americus, Ga. Sun &Wed-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

Sprinkle Aliens Foot-Ease in one
shoe and not in the other, and notice
the difference. Just the thing to use
when rubbers or overshoes become
necessary, and your shoes seem to
pinch. Sold Everywhere, 25c. Don't
accept an substitute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
PAY YOUR GAS AND ELECTRIC
BILLS.

Bills for December service are now
due and unless same are paid at our
office by the 18th, service will be dis
continued without further notice.
AMERTCUS RAILWAY & LIGHT co.
12-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
ALI Clothing, OVercOats and Odd
Pants al soc in the Dollar.


These are all newgoods bought
this winter, and not old carried
over stock. We have in our over
coat stock some splendid values in
Automobile coats to go at exactly
half price. You don't get the op-
portunity of buying Stein. Bloch
clothing in new styles and goods at
the following prices
$500 Suits for $17.5O
5000 Suits for 1900
$500 Suits for 1850
1000 Suits for 1000
Overcoats and Odd Pants at same prices.
Rylander Shoe Company,
CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

Never in the history of the Clothing
Business have the people of Americus and
Southwest Georgia had the opportunity to
buy such splendid values. Just think of it
An all-woOl, perfect fitting suit, worth $40
$25 per suit to be sacrificed for the
small sum of SIS and Sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
Pneumonia Follows a Gold

but never follows the. use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, which stops the cough,
heals the lungs, and expels the cold
from your system. Take at first sign of
cold and avoid a dangerous illness.
Sold by all Druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
WHY NOT TRY POPHAM'S
ASTHMA REMEDYY

every case. Sold by druggists, price
$1.00. Trial package by mail 10 cts.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO., Props.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Sold at w. A. Re'1berts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
sow YOUR OATS NOW.

have a fine lot of Mccullough seed
oats for sale. I will deliver them in
Americus, Ca, for one dollar ($100)
a bushel. A. b. CONNORS,
18d&w-1mo Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
Meeting is Called Off.

The union missionary Meeting
scheduled for tonight at First Meth
odist church, has been called off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
Masonic Notice.

Regular meeting Americus Lodge,
13, tonight, for business of Importance.
All members will attend. By order of
l.. J. BLALOCK, w. M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

The way to feel lot of enthusiasm
for cause is not to understand what
it is about.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

A kiss that girl never gives is the
most cherished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

Give woman a check book and
she'll feel rich enough for lingerie
bargains
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

Some girls imagine they are pretty
as picture because they are painted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

$3.50 Suits and OyerCOats $500
$3.50 Suits and OverCOatS 2I.5O
27.5O Suits and 0verCOatS 1850
$500 Suits and OverCOatS 1850
22.5O Suits and 0yerCOatS 1900
1000 Suits and OverCOatS 1875
1850 Suits and OverCOatS 1850
1900 Suits and OyerCOatS 9.75
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
SHEARS! SHEARS!

Eight inches long. Self sharpening.
Worth twice the price asked. Only
FIFTY CENTS PER PAIR for the next
THIRTY days. Send for pair to-
dav THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANY,
Dent. 9. P. o. Box 467, Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
Cut Price
Clothing Sale

We take stock in short while
now and i'm order to convert
everything possible into the cash
we offer the following:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

1t doesn't take much work to CON
vince a man he needs a rest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14
500 MEMS
SUITS
ALMOST GIVEN AWAY !!

Hart Schaffner & Marx all-wool
uits, heretofore $40, 22.5O and
S25 will be sold at SIS and $6 per
Tsult. Others at $3.50 and $4 per
suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-14

These suits are in perfect condi-
ton, but are not just up-to-date in
style, o Z that is the reason for this
tremendous sacrifice. Any man
can afford to wear one far his busi-
ness suit. Every farmer should
have one for general wear, for they
are warm and Serviceable.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-14
Sherman Poses and Snoozes

The other day Vice President Sher-
man stole away from the capitol and
disappeared in one of the rooms of the
Senate office building. inadvertently a
newspaperman, a friend of the vice
presidents, stepped into the room and
discovered the statesman posing before
sculptor-all the time sound asleep
in his chair.
It seems that a bust was being
carved, and it is said that it is destined
for niche in the senate chamber. but,
whether or not, the vice president could
not stand the strain of two hours
sitting in rigidity. That is to say, he
didn't stand for 1t, for he was peace
fully mapping, according to the news
paperman's story, and he slept right on
until the sculptor dismissed him for
the day.
The sculptor, who happened to be a
woman, didn't seem to mind. She could
study vice presidential features in re-
pose as well as in activity 1t didn't
matter to her, so she chiseled along,
while Sunny Jim" dreamed of the
baseball game he will see as soon as
the railroad bill is shing-
ton Times.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-14
Build the Stockton
Street Tunnel Now

OR city of many hills San Francisco has been back
ward in the work of digging tunnels to unity the COM
mercial community and promote easy transit Years
ago Los Angeles made its first essay In this line OF enter
prise and the results have been gratifying and prontaO
San Francisco purposes make start with short
bore the line of Stockton street between Bush and Call
forna The expense will not be great and it is calculated
that assessment of $6250 each % foot lot IN the
adjoining district comprising 80 blocks, Will adequately
finance the undertaking. 1t is not possible to conceive
any other form of permanent investment that would pay
equal returns in proportion to the money involved
The burden will fall the property owners In the
district most directly benefited but the whole city Will
profit by the enterprise and the tunnel will have an mpor
tant value in line with the unicaton of the town The
present oruos and difficult grades by which North beach
reached will be supplemented by easy uniform and
direct approach.
The district plan of assessment is of the most
practicable and expert opinion is apparently agreed that
there are no legal obstacles the way 1t is not likely
that bond issue covering the whole city would be voted
and the fact is that the borrowing capacity of the mune
paty will be tried by the requirements of other important
and pressing public improvements for the good OF the
whole town.
In comparison with the benefits that will follow, the
Stockton tunnel is really small undertaking. and
it will be only beginning of more important work OF slm
lar character San Francisco needs for its best and most
homogeneous development number OF just such tunnels
and of hem like that to be bored under Twin peaks
will be much longer and more expensive. But nobody
disputes the need of these facilities however they may
hesitate the In this relation the Stockton street
tunnel may be regarded valuable object lesson in dem
ons1aon what may be done by united effort and loyal
cooperation without imposing the property owners
any serious burdens.
The Call hopes that the project will be pushed to
completion with energy and without delay Something
doing every minute is good rule for a live town.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-14
Swiss Mourning Custom

The people of Switzerland have a
very peculiar custom which they OBJ
serve at the time of funeral, says the
Springfield Union.
When a person dies the family have
black edged announcement put in the
papers telling of The death of the per-
son and asking for sympathy They
state that the mourning urn will be
exhibited at a certain hour on special
day. Then on the day mentioned in
the notice little black table covered
with black cloth is placed in front of
the house where the person lies On
this black table is placed a black Jar
then all the friends and acquaintances
of the family go by the house. that day
and drop into this black jar small,
black bordered visiting card Some
times they write few words of sym
pathy on the card. 1t is generally on
the day of the funeral that this table is
set out in front of the house.
Another popularity of the Swiss fu-
neral is that only men go to the church.
yard and they usually walk. The body
is taken to the grave in a hearse. the
men following 1t at respectful dis
tance.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-14
ANSWERS TO QUERIES

gas tar or sprinkling salt on the wound.
Either of these kill the root By eating
to the very extremity-
FARM CONGRESS y X. City. what is
the address of the National farmers congress
The headquarters of the farmers
national congress is 14O4 Harvard
street, \. W., Washington. d. c.. G. a.
Whitaker, secretary.
REGISTRATION. X. W. Palo Alto.
The registration office will give YOU
all information as to your right 10 reg
lister in time for the next primary
election, upon statement of the iacrs
in your case being presented.
the proper way TO address druggist. ''Sir' or
He should be addressed with the title
Doctor if he, in addition to being
pharmacist has been graduated at a
school of rledicine.
ANTs-A. c. L.. City. What win drive
away ants and reaches?
Coal oil has been found an effective
method This is to be applied to in
rested crevices. with spring bottom
oil can
Loss-F. F. B.. Petaluma and j. B. G.. San
sPestest iosa sn 9s fee Two cities sustained the
the recent food? -
Loss in San Francisco. $3.50. 600 600:
loss in Paris, $500. 0.OOO,O 900.
SAN J0SE-Subscriber. City What was The
free library and when?
March 9. 1901, $4,000.
TWO DAYS-Anxious. Oakland. On what dsv
Of the week did each OF the following dates
fall: October IA, 1881, and July :. 1888?
October, Friday; July. sunday.
OLA. 7. W. Oakland. Have been solIcite1
TO invest In oil claims Would II be safe to
do so?
This department does not advise apv
one in the matter OF investing rnonev
MUSIC SCHOOLS-A. s.. MarysviIIe
This department does not print the
addresses of private music schools or
other private institutions
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-14
..PoRE OLD DAD

Ye can scarce pick UP paper
An its Poets Corner" greet,
'Cept ven sec 4 pretty poem
Bout the mother, SANITY, sweet;
But you'll have a time a-searchin',
Eyes will be er-achin' bad,
Ere ven overtake a poem
At this time for pore ole dad.
No. it isn't willfuI in 'em,
Them that write of mother dear,
That there's never notice taken
OF her old man settin' near.
No, it's never meant to slight him,
But it looks a little sad
All the bouquets made for mother,
Not bloom for pore old dad.
True, our mother watched above us
Till her dear old eyes would ache,
But old dad he bumped to feed us
Till his back would nearly break;
Mother crooned above the cradle.
Gave devotion, all she had,
Still that wasn't any circus
At this time for pore old dad.
Do not take one line from mother
When ye write the soul sweet song
But if there's word for father
Now and then it won't be wrong.
Pore old souli He's bent and wrinkIed
An I know 'twouId make him glad,
If while you are praisin' mother
Somethin's said for pore old dad.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat